Chapter 200

To Einstein's astonishment, the wound on her wrist healed at a speed visible to the naked eye. After Shen Gonglin licked the blood off the wound, there wasn't a trace of it left. Thinking it was a hallucination, Einstein reached out and pressed his wrist. It really was gone. Shen Gonglin had this ability; he was practically a panacea.

"That's good..."

Looking at Einstein's pristine white wrist, Shen Gonglin nodded in relief. But once she felt at ease Shen Gonglin attention involuntarily drifted elsewhere. Because the belt had been cut open, the shorts Shen Gonglin had helped pull up Einstein's pants had slipped down a little more. Since the girl's little bottom was so pert, the shorts wouldn't fall down completely, but the view they revealed was enough for Shen Gonglin to admire for hours—white lace... Einstein had a girlish heart too.

"This is amazing. I've heard Theresa and the others talk about it, but I never thought it would happen to me like this. Shen Gonglin, you're not really a vampire, are you...? Hey, hey, hey, have you seen enough? Or should I let you look a little longer?"

With his wounds healed, Einstein's scientist's heart began to stir again. There were so many things about Shen Gonglin that were worth studying; Einstein felt he could write a book about it, titled "Jingu Studies." Just as Einstein was eager to discuss this topic with him, he noticed the little rascal's undisguised gaze. This guy was indeed very genuine; he didn't even blink. Was he really that good-looking?

"Um... actually, if you'd like me to watch a little longer, I wouldn't mind."

Shen Gonglin scratched her face a little embarrassed. She had been caught. But what could she do? She had always been interested in this kind of thing. It was strange. She hadn't paid much attention to swimsuits before, but now she couldn't take her eyes off them. If Einstein wanted, Shen Gonglin would like to look at them for a while longer.

"Tsk... I'll let you watch for a little while longer, just a little while, since you performed so well just now."

The dim lighting provided Einstein with excellent camouflage, as Shen Gonglin probably couldn't see the blush on his face. But this guy really does seem to have vampire genes; he can see clearly even in the dark. Oh well, whatever. If he likes to look, let him look for a while. Anyway, it won't hurt me. Just consider it a bite taken by a dog... no, not quite a bite yet. Let's just consider it...

Did a dog glance at you?

Feeling increasingly puzzled, Rin watched as Einstein's actions were remarkably compliant. His shorts hung loosely around his waist, and to make things easier for Shen Gonglin, he even slightly pulled up his shirt. With the aid of his vampire night vision, Shen Gonglin could see everything clearly. He was truly astonished that Einstein would agree to this. But despite his shock, Shen Gonglin still made sure to see everything he was supposed to, since this kind of perk wasn't something she got to enjoy every day.

Although her figure wasn't as mature as Himeko's, Einstein's figure was still quite curvy, especially now that the girl was blushing and shy... Shen Gonglin couldn't help but swallow, suddenly feeling that Einstein tasted delicious. He was both beautiful and delicious. Einstein was really tasty.

"Have you looked... enough?"

He was getting more and more shy. Einstein's fingers began to tremble slightly, and he felt the areas where Shen Gonglin's gaze had swept over him starting to feel hot and numb. "That should be enough, right? They've been looking at me for so long already."

"Hmm... can you watch for another five minutes? And Aiyin, could you turn to the side a little? I want to see what's next to me."

Shen Gonglin tentatively said, "How can you ever get enough of this? I've seen other girls like this before, but how can you compare them? Everyone is a different sight."

"Seriously, I just can't do anything with you... You only have five minutes?"

Chapter 148

Is this... the Sea of Quantum?

Bronya, seizing the opportunity, jumped directly into the Eye of the Abyss. Looking up at this bizarre and wonderful world, she felt a little surprised. Before entering the Sea of Quantum, she had always imagined what it would be like. But now that she saw it with her own eyes, she realized that all her previous imaginations were wrong. It seemed like there was nothing here. Bronya didn't know how to describe this world. The ground was not the ground, the sky was not the sky. It felt very strange.

Bronya got up from the ground and clenched her fists. She was fine. Now it was time for Bronya to get to work, find the Gem of Desire and bring it back. The headmistress and Shen Gonglin were still waiting for her to return.

"Stranger, may I ask who you are...?"

Just then, a timid voice suddenly rang out beside Bronya. The wary girl turned around instantly, and the Heavy-duty Rabbit was summoned back to her, its dark cannon muzzle aimed directly at the person in front of her. Bronya could not let her guard down in this space; it was full of unknowns, and Bronya had to be extremely careful.

"Wait, wait a minute, I'm not a bad person. I saw you fall in through that huge wormhole. Are you from outside? I'm Joachim, nice to meet you."

Sensing the wariness in Bronya's eyes, the brown-haired boy quickly raised his hands to explain his situation. He was much more satisfied with this girl than with Shen Gonglin. His words couldn't be projected and copied in the Sea of Quantum, but this girl was much more normal. So, she might be able to accept a nuclear.

"...I am Bronya."

Without saying much, Bronya maintained a minimum level of vigilance, even though the boy in front of her didn't seem threatening. She had fallen out of a wormhole... a wormhole must refer to the Eye of the Abyss portal, right? It seemed this place was indeed part of the Sea of Quantum's territory. She had impulsively jumped in. What should she do next?

"Bronya, are you worried? Don't worry, luckily you haven't been in the Sea of Quantum for very long. You still have time to go back."

Joachim said that although the girl seemed to have such qualities, it was all up to her to choose. If she fell into the Sea of Quantum by accident, he could send her back now if he acted quickly. But if she decided to continue, he would have to be prepared to give her a test.

Isn't this much better? It's so much better to follow the rules like Bronya. It's nothing like that blond boy from before, who not only possessed the abilities of the Herrscher of the Void but also recklessly traversed the Sea of Quantum. That uncontrollable personality was really not suitable for him to become the Herrscher of Reason.

However, Joachim had no idea how he acquired the abilities of the Herrscher of the Void.

"Thank you for your kindness, but Bronya cannot leave. Bronya is looking for something that has been lost in the depths of the Sea of Quantum."

After hearing Joachim's words, Bronya calmly shook her head and declined his offer. She had finally seized the opportunity to come to the Sea of Quantum, so how could she just go back without doing anything? She had to bring the Gem of Desire back with her. Moreover, Bronya had other plans besides the gem.

Seele must still be safe and sound; I have to bring her back.

"Do you want to venture into the depths of the Sea of Quantum? It's dangerous there, and you can't approach it lightly."

Joachim made a final attempt to persuade her, but after seeing Bronya's resolute gaze, he understood what the girl truly meant. She did indeed possess a strong will, and even in the Sea of Quantum, she remained calm. This rationality was truly admirable.

"Bronya understands what she has to do and is aware of the dangers of the Sea of Quantum, but Bronya has a reason to go forward. Do you know how to get to the depths of the Sea of Quantum?"

Having no idea what was going on here, Bronya could only ask the boy in front of her. Although his appearance in the Sea of Quantum made him seem suspicious, it seemed that the only way she could get information was from him. So Bronya didn't care about his true identity, as long as she could get the necessary information. As for the rest, it didn't matter at all. He wasn't Shen Gonglin. Bronya had no interest in knowing about the boy.

"...I understand. This is the gap between reality and possibility, the space between cognition and existence, the entrance to the same quantum space. I have been guarding this huge maze to prevent lost people from wandering in. You should give up. Entering the Sea of Quantum ... requires qualifications."

He explained their current location. Not everyone can enter the Sea of Quantum. It would be reckless for someone like Shen Gonglin to recklessly use the power of the Herrscher of the Void to barge in. He wasn't worried at all about accidentally stumbling into a crevice in the quantum realm. Joachim didn't want to encounter another person like that again. Bronya seemed to be a normal person, so since she was so determined, she should accept the test.

As Joachim finished speaking, several spheres, the color of film negatives, suddenly appeared from the void. The test had begun. Joachim retreated to a safe position. The longer he stayed here, the more dangerous it would be. The Sea of Quantum rejected outsiders; this was just an appetizer.

Bronya perked up. Before her eyes, the black and white spheres suddenly expanded and changed, quickly transforming into Honkai Beast. Although they had the appearance of Honkai Beast, Bronya couldn't sense any "familiarity" from them. They were like different creatures. Were these the creatures from the Sea of Quantum? They felt the same as the thing that had fought against Shen Gonglin before. If she wanted to continue, she would probably have to fight.

However, this was something Bronya had anticipated.

The girl raised her arm, Heavy-duty Rabbit entered battle mode. Bronya knew she hadn't come to the Sea of Quantum for sightseeing, and she knew what she had to do.

As Bronya slowly made her way through the cracks of the Sea of Quantum, Theresa and the others waited anxiously outside the Eye of the Abyss. Theresa paced back and forth, unable to sit still. Bronya was completely unaware of her current situation in the Sea of Quantum, Shen Gonglin, who was supposed to be going to find Dr. Einstein, hadn't returned for a long time. They were supposed to be acting as a group, so how did things turn out like this? Honestly, none of them are giving me any peace of mind.

Finally, just as Theresa was about to lose her temper, a golden halo suddenly unfolded before her eyes, and Shen Gonglin and Einstein walked out from it. Theresa quickly ran over, but as she got closer, she sensed something was wrong. Dr. Einstein's face was extremely red, like a boiled crab, and why was she constantly pulling up her pants? What was going on? And Shen Gonglin... what was the meaning behind his expression?

"Doctor, are you alright? What happened? Why is your face a little red? And Shen Gonglin, why do you look like you've already lived a life without regrets?"

If you don't understand, you should ask. What happened between the two of them when she didn't know? What happened that made the Doctor keep holding her waistband? Theresa couldn't figure it out at all. Perhaps only books could answer Theresa's questions, and those books in Mei's room were the only ones that could answer her questions.

"It's nothing, just a minor accident... Ms. Theresa, you should have a needle and thread on you, can I borrow it for a moment?"

Einstein adjusted her breathing to regain her composure, while giving Shen Gonglin a slight glare. This guy was truly outrageous; he'd agreed on five minutes, but dragged it out to fifteen. If she hadn't spoken up, he probably would have continued watching. Sure enough, you can't trust five minutes; it's like saying "I'll just take a break." Whether it's five minutes of sleeping in or some other five minutes from Shen Gonglin, Einstein would never believe it again!

This guy is absolutely dishonest!

"Oh, yes, I always carry it with me. Doctor, what happened to you? Why did you suddenly disappear?"

Theresa opened her small bag. Although she looked like a little girl, Theresa hadn't forgotten her identity as the headmistress. Kiana often ran around and liked to take Shen Gonglin up the wall, so their clothes were often torn. Therefore, both Mei and Theresa usually carried needles and thread. Shen Gonglin felt that Mei and Theresa had the potential to become good wives and mothers. Theresa looked like just a silly little girl, but she gave Shen Gonglin this feeling, which was really strange.

Speaking of which, it seems like only Kiana isn't very good at threading a needle. Watching Einstein mend his belt while Theresa helped him, Shen Gonglin suddenly remembered the time when she and Kiana were wandering around. Back then, Kiana tried to mend her own clothes, but after pricking her hands several times, she gave up. She said it was because she hadn't done it in a long time and had become rusty... But Shen Gonglin felt that she probably had never done it before.

After all, it's hard for Shen Gonglin to imagine a girl like Kiana doing needlework.

Chapter 149 Even Stronger Than Honkai

"Gray Serpent? Doctor, you mean Gray Serpent attacked you? Is that guy also in Sea Abyss City now?"

Einstein spoke in a deep voice about the truth he knew. Theresa looked at him in surprise. What exactly did that information broker want to do? Now it seemed that he was definitely not an ordinary information broker. The current situation was entirely his doing. This strange man who had been entangled with them in Sky City was definitely up to something!

"That's right. I overheard Gray Serpent and Cocolia's communication, and then I was attacked. When I woke up again, I was locked in an interrogation room. If it weren't for Shen Gonglin coming over, I probably wouldn't be able to get out now. Gray Serpent and Cocolia have some kind of deal that we don't know about. Sea Abyss City is a trap. That woman Cocolia probably has other plans."

Having revealed everything he knew, Einstein pondered what the Gray Serpent was trying to do. It now seemed that Hyperion had helped with the Gray Serpent's invasion of the Cocolia; her communications carried the Gray Serpent's virus, allowing him to connect to the Hyperion and steal research reports about the Sea of Quantum from his database. It was likely that he was also behind the throwing of the Gem of Desire into the Sea of Quantum. This Gray Serpent... the World Serpent, what exactly is it trying to do?

"Whatever her plans, we must stop her. She shouldn't have left Sea Abyss City yet. Rosaria and Liliya, lead the way. We need to find your mother to ask her some questions."

Theresa rubbed her head, completely baffled as to what the woman was trying to do. But this proved the Doctor's initial warning true: Cocolia was indeed untrustworthy and had ulterior motives. They had all been tricked by her. Theresa turned to Rosaria and Liliya, knowing that only they could find Cocolia now and that they had to confront her face to face.

"There must be a reason why Mom did these things; she's not a bad person!"

Rosaria stood tall to defend her mother. In her heart, Cocolia was her mother, and if she and Liliya didn't stand by Cocolia's side, then she would have no one else. Perhaps what her mother did might be problematic in the eyes of others, but as Cocolia's daughters, they had to stand by her side.

"Yes, that's right, Rosaria is right."

Liliya stood beside Rosaria, taking the same stance. Seeing the two of them like this, Theresa began to struggle with how to explain things to the two little ones.

"She's not a bad person... I don't mean to make any judgment about Cocolia, but Bronya is in danger now, and I think Cocolia probably knows some inside information. So if you two don't hurry up and take us to find Cocolia, Bronya might encounter some danger. Is that the result you want to see? Moreover, cooperating with someone like Gray Serpent, I think even Cocolia would probably be in danger."

Theresa said in a deep voice that because of their different positions, she had no right to comment on what Cocolia had done. However, according to Theresa's guess, Cocolia's current situation was probably not very safe. Theresa had many doubts about Gray Serpent. Even if Cocolia was cooperating with that kind of person, she probably wouldn't gain anything. Bronya was, after all, her daughter. Now that she had entered the Sea of Quantum, she must be worried.

"Mom's in danger! I had a feeling from the start that the man in black wasn't a good person. Mom should still be in the command center. Hurry, come with us!"

Worried about Cocolia's situation, Rosaria and Liliya immediately turned and ran away, and Theresa quickly followed. Seeing this, Shen Gonglin couldn't help but sigh that Theresa really knew how to fool children. As expected of someone who had been a headmistress, she had a skill that she herself couldn't match.

"Well, you can't fool children, but you can fool girls."

Seeing through Shen Gonglin's meaning, Einstein murmured, "What do I have to admire about Theresa? She's the same kind of person. Didn't I get fooled by her? We agreed to watch for five minutes, but I ended up being watched for so long without even realizing it. Now that I've come to my senses, Einstein simply can't imagine how I could have done such a thing. Was I really out of my mind, or did excessive blood loss make my brain malfunction? In short, Shen Gonglin is indeed quite good at fooling people, and I was completely fooled by her."

"Nonsense, when have I ever lied to a girl? I didn't lie to you. You agreed to it yourself. And about the time... you just didn't pay attention. Besides, I saved you. What's wrong with just checking on you? You're not missing a piece of flesh."

Shen Gonglin vehemently denied ever lying to Einstein. How could that be considered lying to her? Shen Gonglin would never admit to such a thing. He was clearly an innocent and pure good boy, and she would never do something like lying to others.

"You still dare to talk! Didn't I tell you not to tell anyone about this? You'd better forget about it right now!"

She reached out and covered Shen Gonglin's mouth, instantly shattering Einstein's poker face. It was hard to imagine that Einstein could be so exasperated. Shen Gonglin's words reminded her of that time. Back then, she had simply lost her temper; it didn't matter. She and Shen Gonglin had clearly agreed not to mention it again. Why was he acting like this? If others found out...

For some reason, Einstein suddenly felt a little guilty. What if he met Tesla in the future... Wait a minute, why would he feel guilty? He couldn't figure it out at all. In short, all of this must be Shen Gonglin's fault. If it weren't for him, how could this have happened to him? The report about Shen Gonglin was indeed true. This guy is the legendary cancer of the world. His influence is almost on par with the Honkai, no, it might even be more powerful than the Honkai!

At least the Honkai hadn't broken Einstein's spirit to this extent, while Shen Gonglin could do it so easily. He was indeed more powerful than the Honkai. Humans would eventually defeat the Honkai, but as for Shen Gonglin... Einstein didn't have that confidence. Could he really be defeated? For the first time, Einstein had so little confidence in the future.

Chapter 150 Deal Falls Apart

"That's quite surprising. External attacks shouldn't have any effect on the creatures in the Sea of Quantum, but you seem to have the power to harm them. You're quite special."

In the crevice of the Sea of Quantum, Bronya breathed slightly. Before her, the quantum creatures, resembling black and white film reels, lay scattered on the ground in fragments. Dealing with them was indeed more difficult than dealing with ordinary Honkai Beast, but Bronya could still accept it. These things... were they summoned by this boy?

Bronya turned to look at the boy named Joachim. After Bronya finished dealing with these things, he slowly walked over. Seeing the meaning in Bronya's eyes, Joachim calmly shook his head and denied Bronya's idea. These things were just a welcome. If Bronya was going to continue, then these would not be appetizers.

"These things have nothing to do with me. They are shadows born from the Sea of Quantum, projections of cognition, monsters born from your memories. As long as you remain in this space, you will continue to see images deep within your own mind, unrelated to my will. The closer you get to the Sea of Quantum, the more active the shadows become. Weapons have limited effect on them, but you seem to have a way to harm them."

Joachim explained calmly, and at the end, he slightly raised his head to look at the Heavy-duty Rabbit behind Bronya. The orange and white armor firmly protected Bronya's back, and the mechanical body protected Bronya as if it were an instinct. It was clear that Bronya had a deep affection for this thing, as if it was more than just a weapon and its user.

"You mean Heavy-duty Rabbit?"

Bronya slightly raised her hand, and as if sensing something, the Heavy-duty Rabbit behind her extended its huge mechanical arm to support Bronya's hand, allowing her to float in the center of the field. This was the tacit understanding between Bronya and Heavy-duty Rabbit. Although Shen Gonglin could also use Heavy-duty Rabbit, he couldn't do what Bronya did. Bronya knew this, after all, she was his wife's vassal, not his.

Saying it like that makes me blush a little, about my wife and stuff... well, that's the gist of it.

"Heavy-duty Rabbit? What an adorable name. I can sense that it also originates from the power of the Sea of Quantum, but you haven't fully grasped it yet. Once you do, Bronya, you'll be able to do anything you want."

Joachim's gaze shifted to Bronya. This girl possessed all the qualities he needed. Perhaps it really was possible if it were her—that calmness and rationality, and that tenacious spirit... She should be able to do it.

"This is not the time to talk about such things. Quantum Finger Shadow poses no threat to Bronya. Does Bronya now qualify to enter the Sea of Quantum?"

Not wanting to waste time on such matters, Bronya clearly remembered her mission here: to enter the Sea of Quantum, find the Gem of Desire, and rescue Seele. This was something Bronya had promised, and it was Bronya responsibility.

"I understand. You are special. Your past is different from others. It has given you a strong will that is not commensurate with your age. Unfortunately, the stronger a person is, the more likely they are to have a fragile void in their heart. Bronya, the test you will face has only just begun."

Joachim sighed. He didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing. Such inner strength proved how serious Bronya's past experiences were. Otherwise, how could she have developed such a resilient heart? In this respect, Shen Gonglin, who had previously entered the Sea of Quantum, was undoubtedly more suitable. However, the Sea of Quantum simply couldn't replicate another life to test him. Shen Gonglin didn't exist in any of the World Bubble in the Sea of Quantum that led to countless worlds. His existence was special; he only existed here and only here.

Unfortunately, that's why he didn't dare to entrust this power to him. If he received this power directly without undergoing any tests, and couldn't handle it... After all, he was also a man, and as a man, how could his adaptability to Honkai energy compare to that of Valkyrie like Bronya?

As Joachim finished speaking, Bronya felt the space around her begin to shatter, and the girl's body fell uncontrollably downwards, while Joachim's voice echoed in her ears.

"You will be going to another world, a completely different world. Be careful, your past pain and confusion will become your greatest enemies. Tell me your answer in that world."

The sound gradually faded away, and Bronya's senses became increasingly blurred. When she awoke, she felt completely disoriented. The warm sunlight shining on her desk brought a sense of peace. She slowly opened her eyes, and the slightly noisy environment surprised her. This feeling... Teacher Himeko? The Class President?

Looking at the two people standing in front of her, Bronya's gray eyes widened slightly. This is St. Freya Academy?

The first test has begun.

[Spatial curvature restored, readability index zero, Eye of the Abyss, closed.]

In the upper command room of Sea Abyss City, upon hearing the system's report, Cocolia slammed her fist on the floor. The monitor screen showed the scene of Bronya jumping into the Sea of Quantum. Cocolia anxiously looked at the communication list, where Bronya's name paled in comparison. How could things have turned out this way? How could Bronya be so reckless? How could she jump into the Sea of Quantum? Didn't she know what this meant?!

Bronya, how could you be so rebellious?

"She jumped in; what a brave girl."

Behind Cocolia, a voice that sounded like it was synthesized by a machine rang out. To Cocolia at this moment, the unpleasant, hoarse voice sounded like a mockery. Cocolia gritted her teeth and turned around to glare at the instigator of all this, Gray Serpent. This guy was actually making sarcastic remarks here!

"Gray Serpent! Why did you activate the Eye of the Abyss without authorization!"

Seeing Bronya's current predicament, Cocolia finally began to doubt that she had made the wrong deal with Gray Serpent. The situation was now completely out of her control. She originally wanted to rescue Seele, but now she had caused her other daughter to enter the Eye of the Abyss. How could there be such a failed mother in this world? She should never have cooperated with this suspicious guy in the first place!

"Activated without authorization? Cocolia, activating the Eye of the Abyss, isn't that the deal we agreed on? I just activated it at the right time."

Seemingly puzzled by Cocolia's question, he held up a black umbrella even indoors, and the Gray Serpent's mask gleamed with a faint red light. He had previously thought Cocolia was a suitable trading partner, but judging from her reaction now, she didn't seem to have any sense of contractual obligation. It was truly disappointing.

"You dragged Bronya into this! She has nothing to do with this!"

Cocolia hardly contain her anger. This bastard! It was because he opened the Eye of the Abyss without permission that Bronya was also sent into the Sea of Quantum, and now he was reacting like this. She really wanted to shoot him.

"You're the one who dragged her into this. If Einstein hadn't discovered your clumsy communications security measures, things wouldn't have turned out this way. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been her who entered the Sea of Quantum."

Gray Serpent would certainly not admit to this accusation. It was Cocolia's own fault. If Einstein hadn't discovered it, how could Qingqing have turned out like this? It wasn't his fault, so as the trading partner, Gray Serpent would naturally not take responsibility.

"If Bronya doesn't return safely, then our deal is off."

Cocolia looked at the Gray Serpent with undisguised disgust. How could things have turned out this way? If even Bronya's safety couldn't be guaranteed, what was the point of everything she had done from beginning to end? To save one daughter and lose another, and now both daughters were gone from her side. Only a fool would make such a deal.

And I, on the other hand, am the complete fool.