Chapter 489

Oh well, he's always been an idiot anyway, even Kurumi- neechan said so.

After abandoning her attempt to instill consciousness into Shen Gonglin and choosing someone else instead, Kiana seemed to have discovered something.

"By incorporating a small portion of the other spaces within the Sea of Quantum into the World Bubble, we've also brought a constant stream of enemies... In other words, that should be a connection point similar to the Eye of the Abyss? But with such a continuous scale, breaking through..."

Looking at the Quantum Shadow relentlessly attacking the spatial rift ahead, Kiana assessed their current strength. She, Shen Gonglin, Bronya were all unable to use their Herrscher Authority. Although Shen Gonglin possessed other abilities, his stamina was a major weakness. She didn't know what other difficulties awaited them, and exhausting Shen Gonglin's stamina now would be extremely unwise. Unless absolutely necessary, Kiana didn't want to use Shen Gonglin as her trump card. Therefore, the current situation...

"Without using our powers, there must be at least a third force besides us to assist us."

Bronya offered a solution to the current situation, Kiana seriously considered. According to Bronya, perhaps they shouldn't rush forward now. Although she didn't know much about the theory, no one could guarantee that the other World Bubble was benevolent towards them. If they directly rushed in and encountered a battle, it wouldn't be good for their current situation.

"Kiana, I know you're worried, but even so... hmm?"

Bronya was still hesitant about the current situation, but suddenly, a strange expression appeared on her face, as if a bright spot had suddenly flashed in her mind. She couldn't quite put her finger on the feeling, but... someone must be "helping" her, and... did this idea just come to her of its own accord?

"What's wrong, Bronya?"

Kiana abruptly stopped mid-sentence, looking at Bronya with some curiosity. Shen Gonglin, on the other hand, seemed thoughtful about Bronya's current state. This must be what Little Herrscher of Consciousness meant by psychological suggestion.

"It's nothing. Compared to the endless battle with the shadows in the Sea of Quantum, the potential risks posed by the other World Bubble are probably smaller. If we just keep turning the magic here, we can only passively wait for others to rescue us, which doesn't fit Bronya's aesthetic. Besides, we also need to find out why the Herrscher Authority are limited. So, from all aspects, taking action is the best strategy. Let's start planning now."

Unwilling to sit idly by and wait for death, and having explained the current situation, Commander Bronya began to make her plans.

"Bronya and Heavy-duty Rabbit will work with Shen Gonglin to try to distract these Quantum Shadow. What follows should be Kiana's forte. During this time, Kiana will try to break through the spatial barrier here. You can simply use brute force to pry it open and then try to find a new path, or the power we imagine."

Having made this arrangement, Bronya's poker face revealed no personal emotion whatsoever. It seemed that this arrangement was simply the most reasonable way for her and Shen Gonglin to act together. After all, both Shen Gonglin and Kiana possessed the power of the Herrscher of the Void, so if their powers were restored, they should be able to reunite quickly. There was no other purpose behind it.

"Forehead..."

Kiana scratched her head. It wasn't that she had any questions about Bronya's arrangement; although she also wanted to be in a team with Shen Gonglin, there was nothing wrong with the current team dynamics. After all, she would be marrying Shen Gonglin eventually, and they would have plenty of time to spend together. It's just...

"Kiana, Bronya knows your concerns. But don't worry, it's most suitable for Shen Gonglin and me to take on the task of buying time. With the help of Heavy-duty Rabbit, we can buy more time. Besides, Kiana, you still possess the power of the Herrscher of the Void. Although the way to use this power seems very limited right now, 1 is definitely greater than 0, right?"

Teaming up with Shen Gonglin would be much safer, and after they drew away most of the enemies, Kiana would be under less pressure. As for having herself and Kiana team up to draw the enemies while Shen Gonglin tried to open a spatial rift here... that idea never even crossed Bronya's mind. It was a consensus among everyone at Salt Lake Base that she couldn't let him act alone.

"Therefore, if we swap our work, the efficiency will most likely only get worse."

He tried to persuade Kiana with various reasons, but Kiana didn't care about these things at all. She smiled and shook her head. It seems that the power of the Herrscher of Reason has not completely disappeared from Bronya. The Herrscher of Herrscher of Reason's authority has never been something that can only be used to make various things.

"I'm not worried about that. Bronya, when we first met, you tried some new tactics, right? Using dense, indiscriminate firepower to suppress the enemy, while using real-time precision guidance to ensure that your comrades on the same battlefield are not harmed. This is a tactic that only the Herrscher of Reason can achieve, right?"

Losing her powers doesn't mean she's no longer the Herrscher of Reason. Having spent so long in Anti-Entropy, Kiana understands the meaning of the Herrscher of Reason for Anti-Entropy. Without a doubt, Bronya is worthy of the name Herrscher of Reason.

Even though she can't use Herrscher Authority now, Bronya is still the Herrscher of Reason who inherited Welt's will.

Chapter 315 Because it's you, there's no problem.

"That's not necessarily true. But the important thing is that the power of the Herrscher of Reason can indeed act on some intangible aspects, even in situations like now where it's impossible to exert its full power."

Bronya puffed out her chest, exuding immense confidence. She was right; the power of the Herrscher of Reason was still at play even in this situation. It wasn't that possessing that power made Herrscher of Reason, but rather that as Herrscher of Reason, Bronya possessed that power. Although the young girl's face remained expressionless, she was undeniably proud. Bronya secretly glanced at Shen Gonglin, now he should know just how outstanding he was.

Huh? The Herrscher of Reason has such an ability? Then why don't I know anything about it? Could it be that I'm a fake Herrscher of Reason?

Shen Gonglin was full of question marks. Could the Herrscher of Reason's powers have any other use? But Shen Gonglin felt that besides making nuclear bombs, all she could do was make figurines. No matter what, she should just smile. Otherwise, Shen Gonglin felt like she was being silly.

"Hmm... like tactics, or even a strategy?"

Kiana scratched her head, unsure how to describe it. She felt that the Herrscher of Reason's power was somewhat ethereal and intangible. She knew it, but just didn't know how to put it into words.

"You could say that. But more specifically, it's more like using 3D printing technology in a precision instrument workshop to save costs?"

Bronya tried to explain to Kiana, but before she could, Kiana waved her hand to stop Bronya. "Let's talk about class later. Stop bragging and get to work."

"I certainly wouldn't understand the details. But, without sufficient rehearsal, there must be risks involved, right? Like that direct bombing just now... Bronya, you really have a lot of confidence."

She trusted her partner completely. Even though she hadn't practiced such tactics, she could still execute them perfectly, and her strategy must be flawless.

"No problem, because it's Kiana... cough cough, that's it, because it's Kiana, we can work together well."

At this point, Bronya suddenly turned her eyes away somewhat awkwardly. Shen Gonglin Jingu noticed that Bronya hadn't finished speaking. He twitched the corner of his mouth and thought, "Because it's Kiana, a little risk is fine, right?"

To put it in high emotional intelligence terms, since it's Kiana, she'll definitely be able to cooperate well.

"Me too. Because it's Bronya, I'm not worried. But before we actually start, I still want to remind you to be careful."

Bronya simply smiled at Kiana's concerns. With Shen Gonglin by her side as a safety net, what was there to be afraid of? On one hand, she was being careful, and on the other hand, she was reminding herself to be careful. That was Kiana, this contradiction, that's what humans should have.

"Keep going! I believe in you, you'll definitely be fine."

Patting Kiana on the shoulder, and under the girl's meaningful gaze, Shen Gonglin reached out and patted Kiana's head. Only then did the girl show a satisfied expression. Shen Gonglin then stood behind Bronya and walked with her to the location where the Quantum Shadow converged. Bronya activated Heavy-duty Rabbit, while Shen Gonglin also communicated with the power of the angels and entered the state of Strategic Universal Angel.

"Hurry up, Kiana... Also, since you still can't use the Herrscher of the Void's powers freely, do you even know the correct way to land from a great height, brother and sister?"

After leaving those words behind, Bronya smiled as she looked at Kiana's bewildered expression. "It's alright, it's not the first time anyway. At most, it'll just hurt a little."

Without further explanation, Shen Gonglin and Bronya fired simultaneously. The barrage of missile explosions caused the Quantum Shadow, who were attacking the spatial rift, to instantly shift their targets. It was a more exaggerated attack that emphasized bluffing, with the main purpose of attracting the enemy. For Bronya, this did not consume too much power. Precision is a dance based on understanding. From the time she learned to shoot as a child, Bronya's control over the details has always been astonishing.

"Shen Gonglin, carrying Bronya, left."

As the numerous Quantum Shadow rushed towards them, Bronya whispered these words to Shen Gonglin behind her. Shen Gonglin was already prepared, embraced the girl's waist and flew away into the distance. Heavy-duty Rabbit's levitation field allowed Bronya to float in the air, true flight still required Shen Gonglin's help. The two calmly led the large number of enemies away, Kiana then emerged from her hiding place.

As expected of you, Bronya.

Watching the two depart, Kiana shook her head. For some time now, she had harbored a vague unease about Bronya's thoughts. Thinking back on the many events they had experienced together, although Bronya always did her best to lay the necessary foundation for ultimate victory,... at the most crucial moments, she always seemed to be on the verge of collapse, like at Mount Tai Xu, and at Kolosten. Kiana had never spoken of these things, because she feared it would hurt Bronya's feelings. As for Shen Gonglin ... well, that heartless girl had said it many times.

Saying that Bronya was only strong for one version and then weak for many versions is something that Bronya, as a veteran gamer, could easily understand. Kiana remembers that Bronya squeezed an entire tube of wasabi into Shen Gonglin's bowl, but Shen Gonglin gave that bowl of rice to Dr. Tesla. That day... Dr. Tesla cried from the spiciness all day.

Although Bronya has made contributions far beyond what ordinary people can make, she must be criticizing herself for it. However, Durandal once said that most geniuses who hit a bottleneck do so because of this unnecessary self-blame and their excessive competitiveness, which leads to their downfall. But now it seems that Bronya really doesn't need to worry about this. She is undoubtedly using her power very steadily, taking one step at a time to go further.

That's right, this is the Herrscher of Reason she represents, or perhaps it contains the power of Shen Gonglin. Only he could say it so unreservedly. This lack of emotional intelligence might actually put Bronya at ease, allowing her to steadily move forward step by step in her own way.

Chapter 316 You Didn't Invite Me In

Most of the enemies have been lured away by Shen Gonglin and Bronya, but a few Quantum Shadow still remain in the rift. Such enemies are no longer a problem for Kiana now. Just think, half a year ago, she would have had to work very hard and cooperate with the team to defeat even one of these enemies. But now...

Even without the power of Herrscher, it was a piece of cake for Kiana. Using the Kaslana Gun Fu modified by Durandal, Kiana easily dealt with the Quantum Shadow blocking her way. However, looking at the spatial rift in front of her, Kiana was a little at a loss. Although she knew her purpose, she didn't know how to make it work. But everything is difficult at the beginning, and one should always try first.

Thinking about this, Kiana's thoughts wandered uncontrollably, and an unnatural blush appeared on the girl's face. It was as if she had never thought that she would do such a thing before, but now she had still obediently done it. She thought it would be so difficult, but in the end, she made up her mind and pounced on it. It was just that she couldn't control herself and ended up getting it on the sheets, which made her wash the sheets for a long time in the middle of the night.

Kiana is now fully confident that she will never forget to breathe and end up on the sheets!

With this belief, Kiana launched an attack on the small spatial rift in front of her. Right now, this rift was just a rift and could not be traversed at all. However, she could not use the power of the Herrscher of the Void at the moment, and she really had no effective means of attacking such spatial targets. Although Bronya's judgment was basically correct, and it was possible to break through by brute force alone... However, with the power she currently possessed, it was just a drop in the ocean.

Although Kiana considered herself to be above average in terms of strength, the limits of human capability were still somewhat insufficient against this kind of "spatial barrier." Blindly expending her strength like this was pointless. It seemed...

Kiana pondered the current situation, and just then, the girl suddenly noticed the weak point of the spatial rift. Her blue eyes were filled with surprise, not because she was surprised that she had discovered the weak point, but because she was surprised that she had discovered it. Although it seemed like she had discovered it naturally, did it just appear?

Or perhaps, one suddenly becomes aware of it.

Unable to understand this, but faced with the situation before Kiana, the girl shook her head and temporarily set the problem aside. At that moment, the Quantum Shadow launched another attack on Kiana. No matter how many were destroyed, they would regenerate every now and then, making them impossible to eliminate completely. Kiana, seeing the "powerful" Quantum Shadow, made a decision. A slight smile appeared on her lips, and she adjusted her direction. As the Quantum Shadow rolled over, she kicked them hard in the side. Guided by Kiana's power, the monster slammed into the weak point of the spatial rift.

It was a success!

As the final blow landed, along the cracks already torn by the Quantum Shadow, before Kiana's eyes, the matterless space shattered into invisible fragments, revealing an entrance to another world. Kiana was visibly excited; now all she had to do was wait for Shen Gonglin and Bronya to return...

That was the plan, but things never go as planned. Before Kiana could retreat, all the sounds were abruptly cut off, as if a dam had suddenly burst open. This was something that would inevitably happen when two spaces with huge pressure differences connected. An immense attraction that no human being could resist appeared out of nowhere, pulling the girl into the crack without warning. In just the blink of an eye, all that remained in that space were the screams that hadn't yet dissipated.

Right, Kiana, who was in a state of weightlessness, suddenly realized why Bronya had emphasized the technique of landing from a high altitude before parting.

[But that idiot shouldn't be in any serious trouble, right? I've already helped him this much; if something were to happen to him from falling from a height... hahaha, that would be so pathetic!]

"Shen Gonglin, that's enough... Stop here for a moment."

Bronya tapped Shen Gonglin's forehead and said softly. Because he had a fear of heights, Bronya could only blindfold him and guide him to fly. It turned out that Shen Gonglin's full-speed flight was so fast. He had completely left those Quantum Shadow behind. Bronya signaled Shen Gonglin to land. He clearly had such powerful flying ability, but he didn't dare to fly because of his fear of heights. It was really a waste of his talent.

Looking at the huge pink and white wings on Shen Gonglin's back, Bronya couldn't help but feel a little regretful. How could she get Shen Gonglin to get rid of his habit of using an empty account? After all, Bronya still wanted him to take her to watch the sunrise above the clouds. It seemed that only stimulation therapy could work.

What are you looking at?

After dispelling the power of the Universal Angel, Shen Gonglin noticed Bronya's gaze and was quite concerned. The girl's eyes were somewhat frightening, and she felt as if Bronya was plotting against her.

"It's nothing, Bronya didn't look at anything."

Lying is a required course for girls, so Bronya certainly couldn't explain what she was thinking. Shen Gonglin didn't delve into it. He looked into the distance with some worry, wondering how Kiana was doing. He was a little worried about letting her act alone.

"Bronya, do you think Kiana will be okay? Will anything happen to her?"

Bronya sought comfort from the emotionless loli beside her, but her words only made Bronya raise an eyebrow. Why was he only thinking about Kiana when he was with her? Bronya had felt this way long ago. In front of Shen Gonglin, she had unknowingly become the one with the most "distant" relationship with him. It wasn't really estrangement, it was just... Bronya felt like many people didn't include her in their group.

Kiana, the Class President, Mei, and even Einstein ... Bronya mentally counted the people who gave her this feeling. It was them who, when playing with Shen Gonglin, never included her, making Bronya feel like a complete idiot.

Chapter 317 I'll Reward You

Honestly, strictly speaking, because of the treatment for her legs, shouldn't she and Shen Gonglin be the closest people to each other? But after the treatment ended, Bronya felt that her relationship with Shen Gonglin hadn't progressed at all. Or rather, it wasn't that their relationship had progressed... Bronya really liked the feeling of being able to rely on someone, and Bronya didn't dislike platonic love, but... being too platonic isn't really a good thing.

Bronya was actually a little anxious because Mei's book described a similar situation: purely spiritual communication wouldn't work; such love was like a rootless plant. Bronya sensed this trend from Shen Gonglin's current state. Also, it seemed that no one else considered her an enemy or a target.

It's clear from the fact that Kiana, that silly deer, actually wanted her to be her bridesmaid and flower girl. She, the Shen Gonglin Bronya, isn't even worthy of being considered an enemy by Kiana. That's infuriating! And it seems like Rin Jingu is starting to see her as a younger sister; when he was carrying her in the air earlier, he didn't even take advantage of her! She's practically on par with the Class President, right?

As it turned out, this guy actually obediently held her and flew in the sky. If it were the Class President or Kiana, he would definitely have made a move on her. He wouldn't even spare the Class President, so why should he spare her? After growing up over this period of time, Bronya felt that she was at least a little better than the Class President. Bronya had secretly compared herself to the class monitor when the girls were taking a bath together.

She couldn't compare to those strong ones like Kiana, but among Rosaria, Liliya, the headmistress, and the class Class President, she was definitely stronger than them!

Well, in Bronya's mind, Kiana is a formidable opponent. After all, in the current team, it seems that only Rita can reliably defeat Kiana. The rest, such as Durandal, are at most on par with Kiana.

If Kiana knew that in Bronya's heart, she was considered one of the "strongest" among them, she might be flattered. The current situation is like a monkey ruling the mountain when there are no tigers. Bronya will not allow herself to lose to a monkey!

"Kiana will be fine. Bronya is thinking about what's between us now."

The emotionless girl stared at Shen Gonglin with her blank gray eyes. Bronya decided to make her move. If she didn't act soon, Bronya felt that Shen Gonglin really did treat her like a little sister. Otherwise, why wouldn't he do the same things to her as the Class President and Kiana? Bronya felt that her twin-tail Roman curls hairstyle was undoubtedly more suitable.

Shen Gonglin also likes riding motorcycles.

"Our business? What business do we have right now?"

I don't understand why Bronya has become so aggressive. Could it be that I hugged her too tightly in the air Bronya was unhappy? But I couldn't control that, it was so high up, it was terrifying.

"Bronya feels that there is a problem in the relationship between Bronya and Shen Gonglin... Shen Gonglin hasn't kissed Bronya in a long time."

She had no arrogance or haughtiness; this emotionless girl was good at being direct. She said whatever was on her mind. Shen Gonglin hadn't kissed her in a long time, so she took the opportunity to say it directly. This wouldn't do.

"Huh? It's been a long time? Didn't I kiss you a few months ago? Besides, it's nothing, and I didn't even have a chance to kiss you."

Unable to understand why Bronya would suddenly say such a thing, Shen Gonglin thought about it carefully. She had kissed Bronya just a few months ago, and there were countless other instances of indirect kissing. After all, she would always give Bronya or the Class President food she didn't like. So what was this girl being difficult about?

"It's been months! No, Bronya needs to replenish her Rin element now... Even Einstein has replenished it, but Bronya hasn't."

They've been counting in months already, doesn't that speak volumes? Even Bronya, with her personality, was starting to grit her teeth in frustration. Why wasn't Shen Gonglin Einstein the bait? Helpless, Bronya had to drag Einstein into it. The Doctor only met Shen Gonglin later, and now she could secretly replenish her Rin element, so why couldn't she?

"Rin element? Ah... wait a minute, about Ai-in... Bronya, what do you mean?"

What exactly is this "Rin Element"? It seems to have become widely known after Sister Purple arrived, but what interests Shen Gonglin even more is the other person Bronya mentioned, Einstein... Shen Gonglin's gaze became somewhat evasive. Why did Bronya suddenly bring up Einstein's name?

"Bronya saw it. That day in the lab... while the Doctor was waiting for the experimental reaction, he and you... then the oxidation experiment went too far and burned a set of experimental equipment. Bronya saw it all."

The girl's gray eyes held a hint of resentment, and being looked at like that made Shen Gonglin feel a little embarrassed. He remembered which day Bronya had mentioned, but there was a reason for that day.

"Bronya, don't misunderstand. It's not what you think. She only did this as a reward because I did the experiment with the Doctor obediently. There's no other reason."

The first thing he said was that of a scumbag. Shen Gonglin tried to explain the situation. Einstein had been encouraging Shen Gonglin to study all along. If he didn't give him a little reward, this guy wouldn't use his smart brain at all. So, after a while, Einstein got used to it. At the time, in order to make him listen to the experiment, he gave him a little reward. Who knew that he would give him more and more and forget that the experiment was still in progress, which almost caused a fire.

"Bronya will also reward you."

Was it as a reward? Bronya could do that too. The girl lunged forward, using the levitation field of the Heavy-duty Rabbit, and Bronya was about the same height Shen Gonglin, instantly gained the high ground. She cupped Shen Gonglin's face, ready to bite her, but Shen Gonglin was a little panicked. This Bronya looked incredibly aggressive, and this...

"Wait a minute, did I do something that deserves a reward?"

"That's not important. What's important is that Bronya wants to reward you."

Chapter 318 is me

Bronya reached out and pressed her hand against Shen Gonglin's face, seemingly searching for a suitable spot to bite. However, at that moment, the young girl noticed something noteworthy. She frowned slightly and looked to the side. She hadn't thought of it before, but suddenly realized something worth paying attention to. This feeling was like the guidance of fate.

This wasn't the first time she'd felt this way. It was as if she'd suddenly realized that Bronya had been receiving this guidance since just now. The guidance didn't seem malicious. Temporarily stopping her actions, Bronya reached out and touched the spatial node beside her. Immediately, a feeling of weightlessness washed over her, and Bronya and Shen Gonglin were suddenly sucked into a spatial rift. So, she didn't need to cross the World Bubble like Kiana did. And this World Bubble ...

The two fell from the sky. This height wasn't a problem, as Heavy-duty Rabbit could catch them easily. Shen Gonglin had clearly mastered the necessary techniques for landing from a height. He landed on the ground in a superhero-like style, although he seemed to tremble slightly, but... it was indeed quite cool.

"Bronya... am I cool or not?"

Trying hard to suppress her trembling voice, Shen Gonglin raised her head and blinked at Bronya, while the girl, who had landed smoothly with the help of the Heavy-duty Rabbit, slowly came to Shen Gonglin and gently patted his head.

"That's so cool... But you don't have to hold it in anymore. Just cry if you want to. It must hurt a lot, right?"

While comforting Shen Gonglin, Bronya's gaze was fixed on Shen Gonglin's trembling knees. Although the superhero landing looked cool, it was indeed bad for the knees.

"... I'm in so much pain!"

It seemed Bronya had seen through her strength. Shen Gonglin pained expression, hugged Bronya's waist and buried her face in the girl's lower abdomen. Bronya comforted her while raising her head. When she saw the figure in the air, her gray eyes narrowed slightly. It seemed that it was not appropriate for her to go and disturb her right now.