Chapter 505

The emotionless girl smiled, and if it weren't for her personality, her smile would probably stretch to the back of her head. Just as she thought, Shen Gonglin was indeed provoked. Shen Gonglin was very narrow-minded; the two of them must have overlooked him during their Shen Gonglin, otherwise, why would he be in this state? Showing her mature side, after all, Bronya also had the identity of an older sister. The emotionless girl reached out and gently stroked Shen Gonglin's head, telling him not to be sad, no matter what, she would always be by his side.

"... Bronya, you're so kind, but you can't tell anyone about my current state."

Rin rubbed her face against Bronya. Although it was a little embarrassing to admit that she was seeking comfort in front of her, Shen Gonglin really felt much better. This embarrassing behavior absolutely could not be known to anyone else, so she had to make Bronya keep it a secret.

"Is that so? Bronya understands. However, if Bronya is required to keep this a secret, Shen Gonglin needs to provide some reward. Otherwise, Bronya will tell Seele when she gets back."

The kind and understanding, emotionless loli from just moments ago has vanished in an instant. Shen Gonglin even felt that Bronya was about to sprout demon horns. How could Bronya do something like this, taking advantage of someone in distress? Who taught her to do this?

"...What reward? Let me tell you, I don't have any money."

Releasing Bronya's waist, Shen Gonglin was now filled with regret for complaining to Bronya. Hadn't she just given Bronya leverage over him? If she were to reveal this, his image would be completely ruined. Everyone knew that Shen Gonglin was a well-known figure in both Schicksal and Anti-Entropy.

"It's alright. If you don't have money, you can use your body to pay off the debt... Hmm, does Shen Gonglin understand now?"

Like a villain, Bronya uttered these terrifying and lewd words as soon as she opened her mouth. It had been quite a long time since she had had a chance to be alone with Shen Gonglin, let alone get close to her. Kiana or others had almost always taken their place. Now it was Bronya's turn. The girl pointed to her lips, and the meaning couldn't be clearer.

"Oh... this isn't a good idea, is it?"

Shen Gonglin scratched her head and pretended to understand. So that's all there is to it? Well, Shen Gonglin wasn't entirely unable to accept it. After all, this wasn't the first time she'd done something like this, and for Shen Gonglin now, it really wasn't something difficult to do. After all, Shen Gonglin had already done much more impressive things.

"Bronya will be telling the others later, so Shen Gonglin can handle it."

The little devil Bronya also showed her unwillingness to cooperate. The girl crossed her arms and turned her head to the side, refusing even a kiss. Then she would make Shen Gonglin's reputation ruined.

"No, no... I promise, okay?"

See? Bronya has threatened me like this, so it doesn't seem right for me to refuse. Therefore, Shen Gonglin reluctantly convinced herself that she only agreed to Bronya's unreasonable request to keep the secret, not because it was her own wish.

"Okay, Bronya is here."

Bronya's lips curled into a smile. This little trick was surprisingly effective. Using something embarrassing to threaten someone into doing something even more embarrassing— Bronya had learned these tricks from Shen Gonglin. Now it seemed that these little tricks were indeed very useful. Sometimes, when dealing with Shen Gonglin, you had to be a little mischievous. Being too understanding would only lead to ending up with nothing to show for it. Bronya had no intention of being an honest person.

Bronya understood the principle that honest people are ranked after dogs. From now on, whoever wants to be an honest person can be one; Bronya, for one, is not going to be one.

Chapter 348 The Three-Man Team

Bronya, unwilling to be a pushover, began her attack. Just as the two drew closer, Kiana's voice rang out from behind. "Have they returned?" Just as Shen Gonglin was about to turn around to check, a cold glint flashed in Bronya's grey eyes. The girl reached out and pressed her finger against Shen Gonglin's chin. "I'm going to do this today. Even a god can't stop me, let alone Kiana."

The sweet, soft sensation was fleeting. When Shen Gonglin came to her senses, Bronya was already standing safely in front of her. Kiana and Mei then walked over. Kiana looked at Shen Gonglin with some curiosity. She hadn't been able to see what Bronya and Shen Gonglin were doing from a distance, but they were probably just talking.

"Oh. It's all done?"

Bronya calmly licked her lips and said nonchalantly, looking at Mei and Kiana's current state, she knew they had gone very smoothly. Both of them were now in Herrscher mode, so it seemed that only she hadn't recovered her Herrscher Authority yet. However, Bronya didn't care much. Compared to Herrscher Authority, she had just obtained something much more important.

"Yes, sorry to keep you waiting, Bronya."

Kiana clenched her fist. She had now recovered to her peak condition, Mei had also recovered half of her powers. This meant that even if they encountered difficulties in the future, they wouldn't be as unable to cope as before. Overall, it was good news.

"No, compared to some of the more encouraging developments, Bronya's wait wasn't too long."

Bronya blinked meaningfully and said something. Mei and Kiana thought Bronya was talking about their reconciliation, but Shen Gonglin felt something was off. He had a feeling that Bronya's "wonderful progress" was referring to what had just happened. He had always thought Bronya was a good girl, but he never expected this...

Shen Gonglin was quite melancholy, but Mei and Kiana exchanged a smile and didn't think too much about it. The two of them had indeed made up, so they wouldn't be afraid of any difficulties they faced anymore.

"Speaking of which, Kiana, how are you feeling right now? Are you ready to face the Imaginary Gods?"

Knowing the importance of keeping quiet and focused, Bronya changed the subject. According to the previous plan, Kiana powers had been restored, should be able to seize the opportunity after defeating the Imaginary God and bring them back to their Intrinsic World. Bronya couldn't wait to see Seele. Although she knew from Shen Gonglin that Seele was alright, Bronya, as the older sister, couldn't rest easy until she saw her with her own eyes.

"Of course. I've never been more energetic than I am now... Just kidding, actually I'm still a little short."

It had been a long time since we'd heard Kiana refer to herself like that. Now, hearing such lively words from her again, Mei, Bronya, and Shen Gonglin all genuinely felt Kiana's current energy. However, she said it was still a little short; had her power not fully recovered?

"No, no, Mei alone is definitely not enough. I also need Shen Gonglin to be by my side, and Bronya's intelligence is indispensable as well."

The girl gave a silly smile. So that's what she meant. Bronya rested her chin on her hand and nodded seriously. "Indeed. To put it bluntly, that's exactly what Bronya excels at."

Bronya smiled. In fact, this was another reason why they all unanimously chose to let Mei break free of her mental shackles regarding card swiping. For the Herrscher of Reason, representing civilization, the ease of imitation is directly related to her understanding of things. If it's merely tactical support, using one-tenth of her powers is sufficient. Furthermore, looking back at Welt Yang, his synchronization rate with the core was never more than 50% for most of his Herrscher career, but this didn't prevent him from becoming a hero.

Therefore, even with her powers sealed, Bronya's support tactics are still unimpeded for the Herrscher of Reason. It would be better to let Mei restore the power of the Herrscher Authority, as this is the most advantageous option for the current situation.

"Bronya, you're right, Mr. Welt ... Not just for him, but for anyone, knowledge and judgment are their most important weapons. So, please continue to guide us, our most brilliant mind."

Understanding what Bronya meant, Kiana's smile was incredibly bright. Although her duo team with Mei was also very strong, the three-person team formed after Bronya's return was definitely the most suitable. She and Mei would be responsible for the main battle, Bronya would be responsible for tactical support, Shen Gonglin would be responsible for taking it easy. This was their strongest and most unbeatable combination.

"Yes, of course. Bronya won't let you down... Oh, right, although it's a bit late, let me say it anyway: welcome back, Kiana. Welcome back, Mei."

Bronya stretched out her two small hands, and Mei and Kiana exchanged a smile and extended their hands as well. Two crisp claps rang out, as if bringing everything back to a bygone era.

"This really is the original trio," Shen Gonglin thought to herself, standing to the side. Although she seemed to have been excluded again, she didn't have any other thoughts this time. She was now learning from Bronya and becoming a supporter of Kiana and Mei's pairing, so there was nothing to worry about. She might even send her blessings when the two of them got married.

Neither Kiana nor Mei expected that Shen Gonglin, with her narrow mind, would consider such a thing. Bronya's eyes gleamed, clearly indicating that she had thought of something. Well then, Mei and Kiana, you two just cherish each other. The rest is up to Bronya. As a seasoned gamer, Bronya knows the importance of exploiting weaknesses to unleash her full potential.

While the two of them were getting cozy, she was also getting cozy with Shen Gonglin. She planned to get married together with Rin and Bronya, and she would be the ultimate winner!

As a member of the Bronya, it's normal for her to have a little bit of wolfish ambition, right? The two of them already have each other, so she can't stay single forever. That's why she left Shen Gonglin for herself.

Kiana was still smiling foolishly, completely unaware that her base had been raided. In a sense, this was like letting a wolf into the house.

Chapter 349 Emotional Outburst

After a brief exchange, the group walked towards Dr. Mei. She stood quietly beneath the mottled ruins, almost blending into the silent space. After assisting Shen Gonglin in sending Mei's consciousness into Kiana's mind space, she had remained standing there, as if she wanted to stand until the end of time.

"Doctor, do you need me to investigate the scene before you? Although, according to my preliminary analysis, the scene before you is no different from before."

Perhaps she had been standing there for too long, because Prometheus took the initiative to ask her. She didn't understand what was so interesting about the scene before her, but the Doctor had been looking at it for quite some time now, so did he need to analyze the scene before him himself?

"Thank you, Prometheus, but... no need. I want to remember all of this with my own eyes."

Dr. Mei shook her head. It seemed that only at this moment, when this usually indifferent person was preparing, did she finally notice the scenery around her. It was at this moment that she finally revealed a trace of reluctance. She realized that she was not so-called absolute rational.

"I don't understand, even if you keep them in your memory... this memory can't last very long."

The mechanical girl shook her head. She didn't understand Dr. Mei's current behavior, or it could be interpreted as a slight complaint about it.

"Prometheus, is this your complaint against me?"

"Doctor, in order to improve the efficiency of data processing, my emotional module is not fully developed. In other words, I am not complaining, but simply stating an objective fact."

The mechanical girl vehemently denied it, saying she didn't have those emotional modules and how could she possibly do something like complaining?

"... I'd like to hear your more subjective opinion. Tell me, Subject Seventeen... Ah, they're back."

Their conversation came to an abrupt end. Seeing the group of people approaching, Dr. Mei waved to them, but when Kiana and the others stood before Mei and saw her thin figure, they were at a loss for words.

"What's wrong? You should be ready by now. Well then, it's time to say goodbye."

In the end, Dr. Mei spoke first. After all, Bronya covered Shen Gonglin's mouth just as she was about to speak. She was afraid that this guy would suddenly say something that would spoil the mood. She knew that Shen Gonglin had a mouth, but she should be a little quiet for now.

"... Dr. Mei. At the moment we leave the World Bubble, our trajectory may leave a fleeting singularity. Although this cannot guarantee that it will help you in any way, it is the only thing we can do for you."

Kiana said that they had discussed this possibility on their way here, and it was a conclusion reached by their most brilliant mind, Bronya.

"If you can seize this opportunity and reorganize your form of existence, you may still have a way to maintain your existence in the Intrinsic World."

Bronya offered this answer: it's not impossible; as long as you grasp that singularity as an anchor point, it can become a reality.

"Hehe, this kind of inference, apart from having too many assumptions... isn't really a problem. But if we want this situation to actually become a reality, we do need some extraordinary luck."

Dr. Mei smiled. She had indeed considered this possibility, but the chances of success were extremely slim.

"To be precise, for Dr. Mei herself, the probability of this method succeeding is close to the constant determined by the uncertainty principle."

Prometheus added from the side, but these professional terms sounded like gibberish to Shen Gonglin. Luckily, Bronya was there to translate. Simply put, it means the chance is extremely small, that is, ten to the power of negative thirty. Is it really okay to explain it in such an incomprehensible way?

Elysia once said that the probability of her appearing was about the same, but didn't she still reappear by her side?

Planck's constant? Then that means...

The probability was so small that Bronya was speechless, but Dr. Mei seemed to have completely accepted it.

"There's nothing strange about that. If we want to deceive the world, we can only dance on a tightrope. Just like the Herrscher of Consciousness told me, you should also know very well the last guy who did something similar, that so-called Bishop Otto... Under what circumstances did he manage to deceive the world, and what price did he pay for it?"

Dr. Mei stopped there. In their time, someone had actually accomplished such a feat. Although the Herrscher of Consciousness seemed to dislike Otto and spoke of him with disdain, Dr. Mei greatly admired his achievements. He was indeed a very remarkable person.

If time allowed, Dr. Mei would have liked to talk to these hopeful young people a little longer. But as a shadow of the past, as the instigator who knew the whole story of the Stigmata Plan, she understood the meaning of time better than anyone else.

"Don't feel guilty. Even if you hadn't appeared, neither my body nor this World Bubble could have lasted much longer once time began to pass."

Seeing the low spirits of these "young people," who probably felt that their "disappearance" was related to them, Dr. Mei comforted them, saying that even if they didn't appear, her own shadow was destined to disappear into the long river of time.

"Indeed, compared to 50,000 years, four hours and forty days are not that different."

Prometheus added, "Even without you, things would still turn out the same way," which is quite a common way to comfort people.

"So, let's say goodbye to each other frankly, just like Little Herrscher of Consciousness did. She respected my choice very readily from the beginning. Of course, there were also a lot of emotional words mixed in. At first, I really didn't expect that the Herrscher shared memories with Hua in the Intrinsic World would have such an interesting temper... This really makes me want to meet Hua from your era."

Dr. Mei sighed, and Shen Gonglin became interested in the so-called emotional language. Could you elaborate on what the emotional language was like? He truthfully voiced his curiosity, and Dr. Mei seemed quite embarrassed in the face of Shen Gonglin's question.

Chapter 350 Parting

"It's just... some very emotional language, but if I say it out loud, I'm afraid you'll develop a biased perception of me."

Dr. Mei was indeed in a difficult position. She felt embarrassed to say such a highly suggestive word, so after much thought, she ultimately couldn't bring herself to say it. The fact that Dr. Mei Little Herrscher of Consciousness, who shared memories with Hua, had such a personality made Dr. Mei very interested in the current Hua. But it didn't matter; they would definitely do their best to greet her.

Ah, I see. Kiana and the others also realized what kind of emotional language the Herrscher of Consciousness would use. They probably couldn't find any swear words even after searching through the Class President's memories, so those words that Dr. Mei described as very emotional were probably all accumulated by Little Herrscher of Consciousness herself. That's really impressive.

Everyone fell silent. Was it another farewell? Mei felt a lump in her Mei. The girl lowered her head, unsure of what expression to wear. Dr. Mei looked at the girl with an incredibly gentle expression and comforted her.

"Mei, there's no need for that expression. You... once accepted the end of the entire Elysian Realm, didn't you?"

Dr. Mei's words greatly surprised Mei. What was going on? How did she know about her time in the Elysian Realm? Although the story of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers mentioned her, she ultimately did not appear in the Elysian Realm. So how did she know about this?

"Because I see the mark left by Elysia in you. I believe in you. As someone who inherited the will of the Flame-Chasers, you should understand better that all of our sacrifices have their own meaning. So, I believe in you, just as I believe in Kevin."

Before Mei even ask, Dr. Mei gave her answer. Just by looking at her, Dr. Mei knew what the girl was thinking. It wasn't just about Elysia's mark, but also the other thirteen Flame-Chasers. She was someone who had been recognized by Flame-Chasers. So, Dr. Mei felt she had to give her a little encouragement.

"I understand... I just feel that I have witnessed far too many partings during this period of time."

Mei shook her head gently. Now that things had come to this, she knew what she had to do. She wouldn't be sad about parting like a little girl, but thinking about it carefully, she had indeed experienced too many partings recently. The sadness brought by the Elysian Realm had not completely disappeared, and now she was facing a new parting. Without a strong heart, it would be hard to bear.

"But such a farewell is worthwhile, isn't it? Flame-Chasers, when they named their organization after them, they probably never imagined that they would be more suited to be the flames that light the way than the moths that chase after stars. Now that I think about it, Mobius, you really did come up with a good name."

Gently comforting Mei, Dr. Mei thought of those people who had already perished. To say they were moths chasing a spark would be more accurate than saying they left behind a spark for future generations to chase. From the Previous Era to the current Shen Gonglin and the others live, this spark that people chased has been passed down.

"Yes, that is also a respectable name."

Mei said softly. Shen Gonglin had no objection to this. He had also spent some time in the Elysian Realm and held the Thirteen Flame-Chasers in high esteem. However, this did not affect his desire to teach Kevin a lesson. All of this was caused by Kevin, Shen Gonglin would not feel at ease if he did not teach him a lesson.

"Alright, you don't need to be sad about things that are already buried in the past. Be brave and move towards the future."

Dr. Mei waved to Shen Gonglin and the others, but as they passed by her, her voice rang in Mei's mind. The girl paused slightly. What was going on? Why could she speak directly into her mind? Or was this the ability of the Herrscher of Consciousness?

[Mei, the essence of the Stigmata Plan is to rewrite the world. Once you understand this, you will eventually discover how to use the power of the Herrscher to change it... and then, ignite a new era. That is your responsibility as Herrscher known to all.]

The sound made Mei's eyes widen. The Herrscher of the Human... The word surged in Mei's heart. The girl turned to look at Dr. Mei, but she only winked at her. The Herrscher of the Human, Elysia... What does this mean?

According to Elysia, all the Herrscher who are fighting for humanity are Herrscher of the Human.

Before the girl could think too much, the group had traveled a distance when they encountered the Herrscher of Consciousness stretching lazily out of boredom. They had initially thought he would be in a bad mood and start cursing, but surprisingly, he seemed quite calm.

"Is the farewell over? Can I finally leave? This artificial air smells really unpleasant; I want to go back as soon as possible."

Little Herrscher of Consciousness Shi walked easily to Shen Gonglin's side. Her appearance was completely different from the emotional words she had used with Dr. Mei earlier. The girl seemed nonchalant, as if she didn't care about those things at all. After all, returning to the Intrinsic World was very important. They were all here now, Little Herrscher of Consciousness didn't think that old relic would obediently wait for them to solve the problem on Earth. Perhaps it was the unbreakable connection between the two of them. Little Herrscher of Consciousness was quite worried about that old relic.

"Yes, it's time to challenge the Tree of Void Divine Remnant Remains and then return to our own world."

Kiana understood what she should do, but at the same time she was also a little worried about Xiao Little Herrscher of Consciousness. Unlike them, Little Herrscher of Consciousness Shi would probably find it harder to separate from Dr. Mei from her position.

However, the girl's reaction was remarkably nonchalant; she merely glanced at Dr. Mei's retreating figure before averting her gaze. She was always like this; it wasn't surprising at all.

"Alright, let's get going then. No need for any more words. I don't want to waste time on farewells."

Little Herrscher of Consciousness appeared extremely relaxed, but she didn't mention the premise behind those words. There was no need for unnecessary farewells; those kinds of words had already been said enough 50,000 years ago.

"Let's go, let's finish this game and go home."

After saying that, Little Herrscher of Consciousness turned her head away with a flourish. The girl waved her hand and took the lead. Next, she would kill the Tree of Void Divine Remnant and return to the real moon. The old antique was still waiting for her to save her. How should she mock her then? That was something she should seriously consider.

Chapter 351

Having composed themselves, the group arrived at the central area. The floating debris was what Shen Gonglin and her companions were about to challenge. They had just destroyed it once in Kiana's consciousness space, and now it seemed they would have to do it again. What a workaholic!

"Next, I will use the energy stored up in this World Bubble to guide Kiana and Shen Gonglin in restoring the complete existence of the Tree of Void Divine Remnant. There is only one chance. I suggest you prepare for the battle in advance."

Standing before the Tree of Void Remnant, Prometheus offered his final suggestion: that Shen Gonglin and Kiana, who also possess the Herrscher Authority of the Void and the Great Void Sword Qi, take the lead in repairing the Tree of Void Divine Remnant before them, and then destroy it. Using the suggestion made at the moment of destruction, they would then create a passage to return to their Intrinsic World. This was the current plan.

"Okay, I'm ready."

Kiana nodded solemnly. The girl felt no pressure. After all, it was Shen Gonglin who was cooperating with her. After her Herrscher ability was restored, the power of the Herrscher of the Void within Shen Gonglin was also restored. So she didn't think there would be any problems. With the level of understanding between her and Shen Gonglin, how could there be any problems?