Chapter 210

"Run!"

Seele and Bronya exchanged a glance, and the two girls decisively turned and ran away. Although they wanted to save Shen Gonglin, they weren't brainless heroines from those movies or TV shows. Going back in this situation would really be idiotic. They wanted to save Shen Gonglin, but they would never needlessly throw their lives away. Shen Gonglin had gone to so much trouble to get them here; if they died here now, they would truly be fools.

The two girls held hands and ran quickly toward the exit. Behind them, on the black tide, Shen Gonglin, who was riding on the Spear of the Void like a surfer, was full of questions. Why hadn't they left yet?

Chapter 187 I Will Definitely Return

After dispelling the power of the Herrscher of Reason, Shen Gonglin switched to the power of the Herrscher of the Void. It has to be said that the power of the Herrscher of the Void is much easier to use. The Herrscher of Reason is just too mentally taxing. You have to fully understand the structure of something before you can reproduce it. How can it be as simple and straightforward as the Herrscher of the Void? So after switching to the Herrscher of the Void, Shen Gonglin walked out of that broken space and encountered this thing. This black tide that looks like tentacles is trying to trap her in this Sea of Quantum.

After understanding what this seemingly sentient black tide was trying to do, Shen Gonglin decisively distanced herself from it. She first launched a Spear of the Void and then used spatial jump to stand on Spear of the Void and propel herself forward. A certain assassin named Tao Pai Pai had also used this method. Originally, Rin Shen Gonglin wanted to use the power of the Herrscher of the Void to jump directly out, but perhaps because this space was about to shatter and was very unstable, the Herrscher of the Void's power to jump through space also made some mistakes. Time and space have always been quite dangerous abilities, so Shen Gonglin dared not jump long distances now and could only move forward in this way. Why are Seele and Bronya still here? Shouldn't they have already left?

It seems I misjudged the time; I should have held on a little longer.

"Don't look back, run... Damn, you two run really fast."

The Spear of the Void beneath his feet was swallowed by the black tide, and Shen Gonglin stumbled and fell off. He pulled the two girls along and ran quickly, but soon Shen Gonglin was being dragged along by them. In terms of physical fitness, they were much stronger. Shen Gonglin was just a useless person who would get tired after running a hundred meters. Fu Hua had complained about Shen Gonglin's physical fitness more than once. He knew his problem, but there was nothing he could do about it.

Not to mention that Shen Gonglin is already very tired. She went through that level of battle with Kevin, and then used the power of the Herrscher of Reason. The power of the Herrscher of the Void also consumed a lot of her energy, so it's normal for her to be dragged around by the two of them now, right?

"Shen Gonglin, don't speak. Bronya will carry you."

Bronya reached out and pulled Shen Gonglin onto her back. Her eyes were calm. She held Seele with one hand and carried Shen Gonglin on her back. At this moment, Bronya fully demonstrated what it meant to carry a heavy burden. But there was no other way. What she held in her hand and carried on her back was everything to Bronya. No matter what, Bronya could not let go of them. Life, sometimes, is just about these sweet burdens.

"Hurry, hurry, Bronya, run faster! That thing is catching up soon! Giddy up, giddy up!"

Shen Gonglin. If she weren't afraid of hurting Bronya, Shen Gonglin would have grabbed her twin tails. In her Herrscher form, Bronya's hair was loose, but after returning to normal Bronya tied it up in her usual classic style. Shen Gonglin had been thinking about pulling her hair for a while now, though that was just normal slapstick.

This guy seems a bit scumbag. How did Sister Bronya even fall for him, and what about his other self...? It feels like they're all a bit blind.

Seele, who was running alongside, squinted at Shen Gonglin. Shen Gonglin's sense of shame was strange. If Bronya carried him while running, he would probably be so embarrassed that he would die. But if she carried him, he wouldn't feel embarrassed at all. When he and Kiana were wandering, he had asked Kiana to carry him more than once. Anyway, their physical abilities were better than his, so it was normal for them to carry him.

[What do you mean I'm blind? If I'm blind, doesn't that prove you're blind too? Quick, Seele, get Shen Gonglin! We can't let Sister Bronya get all the benefits. I want to get close to Shen Gonglin too!]

See? The other self is definitely not normal. She's like she has no brain when it comes to Shen Gonglin. I'm the only one with a brain. Forget about sticking things together. Let's focus on how to escape first, okay?

The three of them tried their best to escape forward, but the black tide stretched out several tentacles to pull them back. Shen Gonglin looked back and was horrified. Wasn't this the great enemy of magical girls? Although she wasn't a magical girl, Shen Gonglin was still startled by this thing. How could there be such a terrifying thing? Bronya, run!

However, running alone wasn't fast enough. The black tide spread rapidly and had now reached behind Shen Gonglin and the others. Bronya handed her personal military dagger to Shen Gonglin, but it was still difficult to protect the three of them with such a small knife. No, a decision had to be made. At this distance, it was possible.

After a moment's thought, Shen Gonglin made his decision. He jumped off Bronya, his body flashing with light as the power of the Shen Gonglin of the Herrscher of the Void surged through him once more. "Block it!"

Countless halos unfolded around Shen Gonglin, and the surging black tide rushed into the halo. However, this overwhelming black tide was not something Shen Gonglin could withstand alone. The tide surged, and although Shen Gonglin had done her best, they were gradually surrounded. However, if it was just to buy time, then this was enough.

Shen Gonglin never intended to resolve the predicament this way; all she wanted was to buy some time. At this distance, she could already sense the scent of her own blood on Theresa, which she could use as a positioning anchor. Teleporting others was not the same as teleporting herself. Even Shen Gonglin had to be extra careful this time.

"Quickly, you guys go in first, I'll be there shortly."

A golden halo unfolded, Shen Gonglin turned back to look anxiously at Seele and Bronya. At a time like this, there was no need for any movie scenes or anything like that about wanting to go with her... Bronya probably wouldn't do that, would she?

"Seele, hurry inside, Shen Gonglin, let's go together..."

He pushed Seele into the circle of light, and when Bronya tried to pull Shen Gonglin back, he pushed Bronya onto the shoulder instead. The girl looked at Shen Gonglin in surprise, while Shen Gonglin gave her a reassuring smile.

"It's okay, I will definitely come back."

Chapter 188

The light circle flashed, Bronya and Seele had already fallen in. Shen Gonglin could sense that they had returned to Einstein's side, which put his mind at ease. Surrounded by the black tide, his spatial perception had disappeared, and the area where Shen Gonglin could move freely was getting smaller and smaller. If he didn't find a way out, he would probably be swallowed up by the black tide of the Sea of Quantum. Although it was a bit reckless, it was the only way now.

Shen Gonglin took a deep breath. Life isn't always about being fully prepared; it's full of surprises. It's time to take a gamble. Shen Gonglin doesn't believe that anything bad will happen with her luck. Spatial transfer, begin!

Completely without any spatial orientation, Shen Gonglin randomly opened a spatial portal. This was the last bit of power he could use. After passing through this portal, everything was unknown. He didn't know if it would be high in the sky, the deep sea, the Sea of Quantum, or reality. Everything depended on luck. If he was lucky, he could survive. If he was unlucky... Bronya and the others could eat at his feast. He hoped that there would be stewed goose in an iron pot on his feast. It wasn't because Shen Gonglin particularly liked this dish; it was simply because he didn't like geese.

Of course, the goose also doesn't like him.

In the instant the black tide engulfed him, Shen Gonglin entered the golden circle of light. He had practically exhausted the power of the Herrscher of the Void this time, likely performing an extremely long-distance teleportation. When Shen Gonglin emerged, the dizziness in his head almost made him vomit, but he sensed a familiar feeling. Looking at the girl kneeling in the ruins, the cold muzzle of a gun pressed against her fair chin, wasn't that... Kiana?

Long time no see. Is she planning to commit suicide? Kiana's getting more and more outrageous. Fighting off the dizziness in his head, Shen Gonglin staggered towards Kiana. This wasn't the time for jokes. He could see the tears glistening in Kiana's eyes; she really intended to shoot. Damn it, he needed to get moving! What if Kiana did that right in front of him...? Shen Gonglin desperately tried to reach her, but the cross-dimensional attack and the long-distance teleportation had drained all his strength. No, he couldn't stop her...

Just then, Shen Gonglin saw a white light emanate from the girl not far away. Fu Hua's phantom appeared behind Kiana and pushed away the gun barrel that was pressed against her throat. It was the Class President... Indeed, you can sometimes trust Shen Gonglin, but you can always trust the Class President. The Class President, the eternal god!

"Kiana, it's not time to despair yet, because I'm here..."

Gently embracing Kiana from behind, the white-haired, red -Shen Gonglin had entrusted Kiana to her; if she didn't take good care of her, wouldn't she be breaking her promise? Besides, things hadn't come to that yet, and she could still control the situation. If things really came to that, she would end the lives of all three of them at the same time: her, Kiana, and the Herrscher.

"Class President ..."

Tears streamed down Kiana's smooth, fair face. Kiana closed her eyes with a sense of relief. Although she had always been very resistant to Fu Hua, she had to admit that Fu Hua's voice gave her a great sense of security. She didn't have to be afraid of losing control, or worry about dying here. Fu Hua really did give her a great sense of security.

[You persistent bastard... Is it that hidden Divine Key that gave you such power? Whether in reality or the spiritual world, knowing you will inevitably fail, you still challenge me time and time again. This pathetic stubbornness even makes me feel a little respect for humanity. However, no matter how hard you try, it's all in vain, because this girl was just a vessel for my return to the human world from the very beginning. Her past, her name, are all shackles created by you humans to imprison the gods. The girl you're trying so hard to save was just an illusion from the start. She has given up everything; she will not answer your call.]

She gently embraced Kiana, while the Herrscher's voice rang in Fu Hua's mind. The Queen's voice was full of mockery. In her eyes, this was a battle with a predetermined outcome. She would eventually take control of this body. No matter how hard Fu Hua tried, the result was already set.

Can't you see Kiana still isn't reacting at all? While she's speaking, the Herrscher is constantly eroding her body and mind. They're still at a stalemate, but it won't be long before this body is completely hers.

"I...I have made many mistakes because I trusted others too easily. I have also lost faith in humanity and was just carrying out my mission in vain. Even so, I still want to be stubborn one more time. There is no profound reason, just because of a promise. I promised someone that I would take good care of this girl. Also, I am willing to believe in the person who sacrificed for her. So, I will not lose, and she will not lose either."

Fu Hua has always known what she needs to do. Commitment and perseverance are second nature to her. It is these things that have sustained her to this point. Call her inflexible or stubborn, it doesn't matter to Fu Hua, because she now has new hope in her heart. All of this is to avoid disappointing someone. She has already disappointed him once, and the pain she felt then was so profound that Fu Hua never wants to experience it again. So now, she has to give it her all.

Feather Dust played its role, and under the warm comfort of her consciousness, Kiana slowly opened her eyes. In this hazy state, she seemed to see that person's figure, red hair, red eyes, that figure that seemed to be forever strong and would never fall down, Himeko... The person that Kiana had been deliberately unwilling to think about finally appeared before her eyes, but she knew that this was just her illusion. The real Himeko, she didn't know what her situation was now.

Kiana, what are you waiting for?

A calm, powerful, yet gentle voice suddenly rang in Kiana's ears. Kiana's eyes widened instantly. This wasn't a hallucination; she seemed to have truly heard that voice, and felt this way... Kiana whirled around, and amidst the ruins, Kiana suddenly saw a fleeting red light. This was a fluctuation in the Imaginary Space. She thought she had really seen Himeko just now. This was... Hmm? The figure in the ruins... was that Shen Gonglin?

Chapter 189 Mastering the Power of the Herrscher

That's right, it was Shen Gonglin. Seeing Kiana trying to commit suicide, Shen Gonglin desperately tried to get to her side, but his exhausted body prevented him from doing so. Since his body couldn't move, he would rely on the power of the Herrscher of the Void to get there. Squeezing out his last bit of mental energy, Shen Gonglin attempted to open a spatial tunnel, but because the power consumption was too great, the spatial tunnel didn't open at all. It only tore open a crack in space before disappearing back into the air. And this accidentally opened spatial crack just happened to connect to the Imaginary Space where Himeko was. That's what Kiana had just seen.

Himeko is still alive!

This news was like a shot of adrenaline to Kiana's heart. She was still alive! And she was still watching over her. How could she let her down? Shen Gonglin was here too. In front of the two of them, how could she lose to the Herrscher?

With her mind empowered, Kiana launched a counterattack, regaining control of her body. Fu Hua watched Kiana in surprise. As the one residing within Kiana's spirit, she was the one most capable of sensing changes in Kiana's mind. It was truly unexpected that such immense power was hidden within this girl's body. Fu Hua looked tenderly at Shen Gonglin amidst the ruins. He had indeed come after all, the hero who would come to save her when she called upon him... Although he had come to save Kiana, since her mind was bound to Kiana's, in a way, he had also come to save her.

Why did he come back...? Ugh, I need to hurry.

Upon seeing Shen Gonglin's figure, the Herrscher of the Void within Kiana's consciousness was startled. Instinctively, she wanted to slip away. While Shen Gonglin was away, she had been running amok during this time. But as soon as Shen Gonglin returned, she chickened out. It wasn't that she was afraid Shen Gonglin would beat her up—he couldn't even touch her—but rather that the Shen Gonglin Herrscher afraid of Rin Shingu's teeth. If he bit her, let alone invade Kiana's consciousness, it would be difficult for her to even retain her own conscious mind. But now that things had come to this point, retreating now would be too much for the Herrscher to bear!

Wait, something seems off. Shen Gonglin is acting strangely. He didn't come over immediately but just lay there motionless. Is he injured? Although she was a little worried, the Herrscher didn't want to let this opportunity slip by. Once she completely took over Kiana's body, she would be by his side. Just thinking about how she would destroy the world with Shen Gonglin by her side made the Herrscher excited. Hurry up, give me the body.

Kiana closed her eyes and fought against the Herrscher. The arrival of Shen Gonglin gave the girl the strength to resist. She was originally prepared to give up, but now Kiana felt that her body was full of power. This body was hers, and she was not going to give it to the Herrscher. Without a body, how could she continue to stay by Shen Gonglin's side? So, you stupid Herrscher, I will not give you my body!

Just his appearance granted Kiana such power. It seems Kiana truly considers him her pillar of support. As long as he's there, Kiana possesses boundless power. Fu Hua knows how much power the human heart can unleash. However, this means Kiana is essentially placing all her hopes on Shen Gonglin. If something were to happen to Shen Gonglin one day, Kiana's spirit would likely collapse instantly... But she won't let that happen, because she's not just placing Kiana's hopes on Shen Gonglin as well.

Fu Hua turned to look at Shen Gonglin. It seemed he had suffered a lot recently, but he had finally returned to her side. A sense of security quietly appeared in Fu Hua's heart. Fu Hua actually a little unfamiliar with this feeling, because she had never felt this way in all her years. She was just an unreliable fool, so why did she feel so at ease just looking at him? Placing her hopes on Shen Gonglin didn't seem so bad after all.

Since she couldn't help much right now, Fu Hua took the opportunity to quietly look at Shen Gonglin. She was so cute. Cute people are cute no matter what. The headmistress was quite cute, but Shen Gonglin seemed even cuter. She hadn't seen her for a while, and this girl seemed even cuter. Look at the way she was lying down, even the Honkai Beast next to her looked... Wait a minute, Honkai Beast?

A Honkai Beast has appeared next to Shen Gonglin!

Feeling like a fool just now, Fu Hua suddenly realized that a group of Honkai Beast had gathered around Shen Gonglin was now unconscious and unable to resist. "Kiana, hurry and save him!"

Because she is a consciousness entity, Fu Hua currently has no combat ability. She has been helping Kiana suppress the Herrscher consciousness for some time, which has greatly depleted her power. Now she can't even condense her body. If she wants to save Shen Gonglin, she can only rely on Kiana.

Is there a problem with Shen Gonglin?

Kiana opened her eyes and noticed the situation. The Honkai Beast had surrounded Shen Gonglin, and these aggregates of Will of Honkai had only one purpose: destruction. If she didn't go over there soon... No, a mere Herrscher shouldn't interfere with her at a time like this!

The conviction in her heart instantly overwhelmed her Herrscher consciousness. Kiana stood up, spatial fluctuations emanating from her entire body. The girl suddenly opened her eyes; one eye remained azure, while the other turned a warm orange—proof that Kiana had begun to control the power of the Herrscher. The Spear of the Void appeared behind Kiana, and the girl spread her arms. The golden spear pierced through the spatial rift, Honkai Beast surrounding Shen Gonglin. The condensed Honkai energy produced a violent explosion, and in the brilliance of this explosion, Kiana's conviction became unwavering.

This time, she would absolutely not run away; Kiana would do what she wanted to do herself.

Tsk, well, she won this time... But next time, she won't be so lucky. The Herrscher's consciousness has fallen asleep again. If she hadn't voluntarily withdrawn her fight with Kiana for the body this time, Shen Gonglin would have been in danger... So this time, it can't be considered a pure victory for her. At least I didn't lose.

Chapter 190 Sect Tradition

"Kiana, through your own will, you have controlled the power of the Herrscher of the Void."

Looking around at the cleared-out surroundings, Fu Hua slowly walked towards Shen Gonglin's side. At that moment, Kiana stepped in first and helped him up. Looking into the girl's clear orange eyes, Fu Hua felt a surge of relief. He and she had made the right choice. They were willing to believe in Kiana, and Kiana had not let them down. She had finally done it.

"... But if we had done it sooner, much sooner, maybe... nothing would have happened..."

Despite having achieved this, Fourth Aunt still felt no joy. She held the Shen Gonglin tightly, only feeling relieved after sensing her relatively steady breathing. The girl thought of everything she had done while under the control of the Herrscher's consciousness: Mei, Bronya, Theresa ... and Himeko. During that time of control, she had done many things that hurt them. If she had been able to control this power sooner, none of this would have happened.

"You've done very well. What they want to see isn't your guilt and repentance. Everything can still be salvaged. Kiana, you're really lucky. It's not over yet. The reason Teacher Himeko risked her life to give you her last lesson was because she wholeheartedly believed in you and believed that you would eventually become the ones who change everything."

Fu Hua approached slowly, her warm light shining on Kiana and Shen Gonglin, making the girl feel at ease. She was right, she was really lucky to have so many people by her side, so now was not the time for sadness and pain. Besides, she had just seen Himeko clearly. Just wait, when she returned, she would have grown into a capable person.

"I understand... I will no longer let myself be trapped in the pain of the past. I will fulfill my promise to Teacher Himeko and turn this imperfect world into the world we hope for... Also, Class President, you are also Teacher Himeko's student, so you are also the one who will change everything. Don't think of yourself as an outsider."

Kiana regained her spirits, and her heterochromatic eyes shone brightly once more. Now that Shen Gonglin was back by her side and the Class President was there too, she could do anything. She was no longer the person she used to be; she was going to change everything, and she couldn't let anyone lose her!

"...I understand, and I will do my best to change all of this. Let's go. Although the Second Herrscher's personality is temporarily sealed, no one can guarantee when she will awaken again. From now on, we still have a long way to go and many things to do. Now I will teach you everything you need, Great Void Sword Qi. This will be helpful to you."

The white-haired immortal phantom looked into the distance. The sun had quietly risen, its light spilling into the city and dispelling the gloom of the night. Kiana was right; she was also Kiana's student. It was her responsibility to transform this imperfect world into the one they desired. This time, she would no longer be a bystander. Fu Hua needed to take action herself. She knew what Kiana needed now. Looking at herself, she truly had the destiny to be a teacher.

"The Great Void Sword Qi... is Class President something you taught Shen Gonglin? If that's the case, Class President you're the master of both of us."

Stepping over the dust and treading over the ruins, Kiana carefully carried Shen Gonglin on her back. The girl was sleeping quite soundly. Kiana was very willing to learn what Fu Hua had taught Shen Gonglin before, but if that were the case, would she and Shen Gonglin become senior and junior brothers and sisters?

I feel a little happy.

"Don't be bound by formalities, but if you're willing to understand it that way, then it doesn't matter."

Master... When Kiana brought this up, Fu Hua's expression immediately became a little unnatural. Was her master-disciple relationship with Shen Gonglin proper? Fu Hua herself didn't dare to say that. What kind of master-disciple relationship did they have? The disciple was always lusting after the master's body, always wanting to rest his head on her lap or on her stomach, and it seemed that her bottom line wasn't a bottom line in Shen Gonglin's eyes, being crossed time and time again... Fu Hua really had no face to tell others about this master-disciple relationship, but she taught him the Great Void Sword Qi, so strictly speaking, she did seem to be his master.

"Oh, I think this makes it easier to understand. If Shen Gonglin is the senior, then I'm the junior... Class President, are the things you're going to teach me complicated? How's Shen Gonglin doing with her studies?"

With her mood improving, Kiana became more talkative. Carrying Shen Gonglin, she strode forward with her head held high, never losing hope for the future. Kiana was now fearless in the face of the future, but when it came to learning, she instinctively became a little timid. After all, she was really not good at studying... But she should be better than Shen Gonglin, after all, she had the foundation of Valkyrie, so learning martial arts should be much easier for her. In the future, her junior sister would be more powerful than her senior brother, and that way, she could overcome the superior.

Subordinates overthrowing superiors... If Fu Hua knew what Kiana was thinking, she'd probably wear a mask of pain. Subordinates overthrowing superiors—she's often Shen Gonglin. Is this a traditional skill of her sect? The eldest disciple wants to overthrow the master, the second disciple wants to overthrow the eldest disciple. This sect... is not proper at all.

"Shen Gonglin's talent is unparalleled. To be honest, my teaching to him was basically all theory, but he could deduce everything from the theory. Not only that, he could also adjust and improve it to suit himself best. Without exaggeration, there is no one else in the world who possesses his talent and comprehension. One day, Shen Gonglin will definitely become a world-renowned martial arts master... as long as he has this idea."

Speaking of Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua didn't hold back her praise. Putting aside his slight disrespect towards his master, Shen Gonglin was indeed a disciple that Fu Hua was proud of. His talent and comprehension were unparalleled in the world. He could completely master the Great Void Sword Qi just by listening to Fu Hua's explanation. No matter what, Fu Hua could proudly say that he was her most outstanding disciple.

Of course, she's also the most lewd one.

Chapter 191

"Ah, Shen Gonglin is so amazing... I really didn't realize it."

Kiana glanced sideways at Shen Gonglin, who was perched on her shoulder. The unconscious Shen Gonglin looked like a weak and helpless little animal. Kiana hadn't expected Fu Hua to give him such high praise. Kiana had thought Shen Gonglin was the type of student who was academically challenged like her. But after hearing Fu Hua's words, Kiana truly realized just how amazing Shen Gonglin was. To be able to learn to that extent just by relying on theory, Shen Gonglin really had some skills.

We agreed to be academic underachievers together, but you secretly became a genius! Kiana felt deeply deceived. That bad boy, Shen Gonglin, who told him to be so strong?

"So if you want to surpass Shen Gonglin in comprehension, Kiana, you have to work hard. As long as you study diligently, I believe that with your strength, Kiana, you should be able to master it. You know, although Shen Gonglin highly talented, he is naturally lacking in perseverance and patience. As long as you make up for your shortcomings with hard work, I believe you Kiana, will definitely be able to surpass him."

Knowing how to build the girl's confidence, Fu Hua earnestly instructed Kiana. Indeed, it was true that while Shen Gonglin was highly talented, she was far inferior in terms of physical fitness and perseverance. If Fu Hua hadn't used herself as an incentive, Shen Gonglin would have been too lazy to study. Therefore, as long as Kiana studied diligently, surpassing Shen Gonglin was not impossible.

"Really, can I really hold my own against him? Class President, please teach me all your techniques. As long as I can hold my own against Shen Gonglin, I'll do anything!"

Just as Fu Hua had thought, her words successfully boosted Kiana's confidence. With motivation, she could learn anything quickly. But why... why did Fu Hua feel that Kiana was thinking something was off? Her purpose in learning martial arts didn't seem so pure. She hoped it was just her imagination.

My head hurts so much... Where am I?

Bronya didn't know how much time had passed. When she regained consciousness, she felt dizzy, which was a side effect of the Herrscher's power. After resting for so long, Bronya's discomfort had lessened a lot. The girl slowly sat up. She seemed to be in a hospital bed on the Hyperion. Outside the window was a blue sky and white clouds. Had she... returned to reality?

"Sister Bronya! You're finally awake! Seele was so worried about you. We're finally back."

While Bronya was lost in thought, the girl who had been lying by the window woke up. She had been watching over Bronya from her window. As soon as Bronya moved slightly, Seele reacted. The girl eagerly grasped Bronya's hand, and overjoyed, she burst into tears. She had finally woken up. As soon as she returned to reality, her Sister Bronya fainted, but thankfully she was alright.

"Seele ...are we in reality? Shen Gonglin ..."

Bronya reached out and hugged Seele, patting her back reassuringly. At that moment, those memories returned to Bronya's mind: Shen Gonglin had opened a portal, transporting herself and Seele to the vicinity of the Eye of the Abyss. Then, they both traveled back to reality from the Eye of the Abyss. Bronya then collapsed from exhaustion and fell unconscious. It's easy to imagine how worried Seele was. While comforting Seele, Bronya immediately inquired about Shen Gonglin's condition.

"Shen Gonglin"...

Just as Seele was about to speak, the door to the infirmary was kicked open, and a small pink head hurriedly popped in. Rosaria saw Bronya wake up on the hospital bed and immediately rushed over, pushing Seele aside and hugging Bronya tightly. She knew Bronya was alright; she was sure Bronya would be fine!

"Bronya, are you alright? I knew you'd be fine. You scared me half to death! You just came out of the Sea of Quantum and didn't move at all. I thought we were going to have a feast. But Theresa and the others said you'd be fine after a rest. That's great! You idiot, don't just jump into the Sea of Quantum on your own. I was so worried about you."

The girl hugged Bronya tightly. Although her words seemed incoherent, Bronya could sense how worried she was. That was just Rosaria's personality. However, she seemed a little too enthusiastic, hugging her so tightly...

"You idiot Rosaria, your brooch is about to kill Bronya. Do you really want to feast on Bronya's food? The food on the Hyperion is so good, it's like eating at a banquet every day."

Behind Rosaria, Liliya walked in carrying a small cake. The girl took a sip of the cream and showed a very happy expression. The food on the Hyperion was so good that Liliya didn't want to go down.

"Alright, seeing how energetic you all are, I'm relieved. But... Seele, could you please take these two out of here? I want to talk to Bronya alone. You two need to get some exercise after being here all this time. And... Bronya needs a quiet place to rest right now."

Einstein walked in, touched the door that Rosaria had kicked askew, and sighed. These girls had started causing all sorts of trouble as soon as they got on the Hyperion, and the repair costs for the door were going to be a hefty sum. Einstein really felt the pinch... although she didn't know why she felt this way. Logically, the Hyperion should have been Theresa's property, but Einstein just felt the pinch. Looking at the group of chattering girls in the room, Einstein rubbed her forehead and begged Seele for help.

Although they were invited to board the ship,... I'm afraid the days ahead will be quite noisy.

"Yes, Doctor... Rosaria, and Liliya, let's go out first and let Sister Bronya get some rest."