It's a Deal. / Open the Door-Send in Elysia.

"That would be too dangerous for the child."

Given her resistance and physique, she could easily become trapped in it and unable to extricate herself.

Unless..."

As she spoke, Misterine recalled the lame joke that the Gray Serpent had once told her, and gently shook her head.

"Perhaps we can take a more roundabout approach."

Upon hearing this, Gwen understood, stroked his chin, and had an idea.

"Um?"

Misterine slightly, a strand of hair swaying gently in front of her forehead, revealing a girlish demeanor.

"I happen to have some expertise in the spiritual realm, and my spiritual foundation is also quite good."

Why don't you teach me how to create mental landscapes, and I'll act as the bridge for communication?

This way, Bronya can see her mother in person, and you don't have to worry about her health not being able to handle it?

Seeing Misterine's undeniably adorable expression, Gwen's smile softened even more, and he revealed his true intentions—

"Or, when our understanding of each other is even better, we can repeat today's operation, with you unfolding the mental landscape and me bearing the excess Honkai Energy?"

Upon hearing this, Misterine's eyes lit up, but she did not immediately agree, instead showing a hesitant expression.

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Chapter 306 It's a deal.

Gwen's offer was undoubtedly very appealing to Misterine.

Moreover, Gwen had previously demonstrated the feasibility of this procedure when treating Bronya.

However, despite being tempted, Misterine still couldn't help but hesitate—

Despite having little social experience in the more than ten years since she gained self-awareness due to her own characteristics, Misterine was still able to see through the partial Remembrance of those she had transcribed, realizing that this proposal was also Misterine 'Gwen true intention.

Misterine, however, did not hold any grudge against this.

Gwen helped her meet the daughter of her only friend, allowing the two to recognize each other. He also helped cure Bronya's illness and fulfilled her lifelong wish. Gwyn's kindness to Bronya was immeasurable.

And since Gwen had done so much, it was only natural for him to want something in return, in Misterine's eyes.

What made Misterine hesitate was whether agreeing to Gwen's proposal would affect the World Serpent's plan—the plan to bury itself.

"If you're worried about whether I can withstand that level of Honkai Energy, you can rest assured—"

For the foreseeable future, my ability to withstand Honkai Energy will see a significant improvement.

Moreover, even if I can't handle it myself, I can still expel it through other means.

Seeing the hesitation on Misterine's face, Gwen spoke up at the opportune moment, emphasizing the feasibility of his earlier suggestion—

"Of course, if you choose the first option, you don't need to worry that I'll keep wasting your time because I can't learn it—"

If I were truly dull-witted and unable to develop mental landscapes, I wouldn't insist on wasting your time.

"..."

Seeing the serious expression on Gwen's face, Misterine was slightly taken aback, but then smiled, which puzzled Gwen.

"Let's go back and talk, so as not to disturb the child here..."

Faced with Gwen's questioning gaze, Misterine covered her mouth and smiled, taking one last look at Bronya on the hospital bed before her figure quickly faded away.

"Good..."

Gwen responded and informed Bronya's attending physician that Bronya had woken up but had now fallen asleep again, before returning to his bedroom.

On the way, Gwen also quietly activated the Third Order Gene Lock and pondered the reason why Misterine had just laughed.

However, even when trying to simulate Otto's thought process, Gwen never expected why Misterine had suddenly laughed.

"Alright, now no one is interrupting our conversation."

After setting up the barrier, Gwen waved his hand and said.

"Um..."

A hazy purple aura rose, Misterine, with a faint smile on her face, appeared before Gwen.

Although the smile contained no malice, Gwen still couldn't help but feel a little uneasy—

Gwen's intuition told him that the smile had something to do with him.

After exchanging glances with Gwen for a moment, Misterine realized that Gwen seemed to be somewhat bothered by her smile.

However, although she realized it, Misterine did not mention the reason for her laughter—

She couldn't very well say that she had discovered an unexpectedly naive side to Gwen, who seemed mature and reliable beneath his dependable exterior... According to the transcribed Remembrance, this might make this precocious young man a little unhappy.

"Since you are aware of my situation, you should also know what I am doing right now?"

Misterine suppressed the smile on her lips and calmly looked at Gwen in front of her, asking a question.

However, Gwen's answer once again surprised Misterine—

"I'm not entirely sure."

Gwen shrugged.

"All I know is that you reached an agreement with Gray Serpent back then, joined World Serpent as an executive, and assisted World Serpent in its new version of the Stigmata Plan."

As for what you've been doing over the past ten years, I have no idea.

Although it's not good to reveal everything like this, Gwen's current strength means he no longer needs to hide or dodge.

At least on Earth today, Gwen now has the right to "treat people with sincerity".

"..."

Seeing Gwen, Misterine's lips, which had just been pressed down, couldn't help but curl up again.

However, Misterine did not let this smile rise, and continued to ask—

"In that case, aren't you worried that if I stay by your side, I might reveal your secrets to the Gray Serpent, exposing your information to the World Serpent?"

"I believe you are not that kind of person."

Gwen simply smiled and shook his head at Misterine's question.

"Besides, the Gray Serpent might not necessarily be my enemy..."

Gwen chuckled inwardly.

Even if his connection with Kevin is not enough to make Gwen a friend of the World Serpent, he might even become an enemy of the World Serpent because Kevin chose him as one of the people in his plan to stop him.

However, after Gwen defeated Kevin and changed World Serpent's established plans, Gray Serpent will only become his ally.

Besides, with his current strength, even if Gray Serpent knew something, what could he do?

Ultimately, strength is the only true measure of success.

Upon receiving another unexpected reply, Misterine felt a long-forgotten emotion welling up inside her—the kind of gratitude that Misterine had only felt for the trust she had received from Alexandra more than a decade ago.

Moreover, Gwen clearly knew her better than Alexandra, yet he still continued to trust her, this mobile Scourge he had just met, despite knowing her past and the dangers she faced...

"...

It seems Gray Serpent will be quite busy from now on...

After a moment of silence, Misterine, whose heart was once again stirred, forced a somewhat unnatural smile and spoke casually, then continued before Gwen could speak.

"Since you have chosen to trust me, I will naturally not reveal your secret to Gray Serpent."

Similarly, I will not reveal the secrets of the World Serpent to you—

Furthermore, due to a previous agreement with Gray Serpent, I am required to assist World Serpent with a project in the future.

If you haven't finished learning about mental landscapes by the time the plan requires my intervention, I'll have to leave early.

The implication is that Misterine has chosen Gwen's first option, teaching Gwen to develop his mental imagery, with the timeframe set until the World Serpent's sixteenth version of the Stigmata Plan begins.

"It's a deal."

Gwen understood Misterine's unspoken meaning and extended his right hand without hesitation.

"It's a deal."

With a smile playing on her lips, Misterine reached out and shook hands with Gwen.

"Should I contact Gray Serpent and tell him you're planning to do some side work?"

Having successfully dealt with Misterine, Gwen was in a great mood and spoke more casually.

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Chapter 307 Close the door and release Elysia.

"That's not necessary..."

Misterine didn't seem to mind Gwen's tone, and smiled warmly.

"Although I made an agreement with Gray Serpent to become a member of World Serpent, our agreement is limited to the final plan."

Aside from that, World Serpent might assign me a few tasks that I might be interested in, but it doesn't restrict me too much.

"If you think about it that way, your treatment here is probably not as good as it was with the World Serpent."

Upon hearing this, Gwen gave a self-deprecating laugh, then immediately raised a finger—

"However, I can offer some treatment that the World Serpent doesn't have—"

How about I find you someone to chat with?

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Misterine was taken aback—

For Misterine herself, the treatment was completely irrelevant. She chose to stay by Gwen's side simply because he helped her heal Bronya and because of a bit of curiosity that arose from their time together... She wanted to observe Welt Yang Gwen door.

Now, upon hearing Gwen's proposed treatment, Misterine couldn't help but feel somewhat doubtful.

After a moment's thought, Misterine tentatively asked:

"You mean the Stigmata on your body that was given to you by someone else?"

Although a trace of consciousness remains, it will likely take a very long time for them to awaken.

"Um?

"Can you sense the consciousness within that Stigmata?"

Gwen was somewhat surprised—he had only vaguely sensed Yae Sakura's remnant soul, so how did Misterine discover it as soon as she arrived?

"Well, as a rational type, this is one of my special characteristics..."

Seeing Gwen show such surprise for the first time, Misterine's mood improved somewhat. She raised her hand to brush a strand of hair from her forehead, her smile carrying a hint of smugness that she herself was unaware of.

"That's true..."

Gwen nodded, then shook his head and laughed.

"However, the friend I've prepared for you is not Sakura from the Stigmata— "

Elysia, come out to greet the guests.

"Ugh, how can you talk to a girl like that..."

Amidst laughter and curses, a faint purple halo of Honkai Energy gathered around Gwen, eventually transforming into a pink figure that smiled and waved her slender hand at Misterine, who looked on with astonishment.

"Hello, noble and pure soul."

"A girl as beautiful as falling petals, the second leader on par with Kevin, that's me~"

With a clear, melodious voice like a nightingale's song, Elysia gracefully approached Misterine and extended her hand with a smile.

"..."

Looking at Elysia, whose smile was as beautiful as falling flowers and who was saying something extraordinary, Misterine reached out her hand somewhat blankly to shake hands with the pink-clad girl who had been so kind to her since they met. Her gaze, however, unconsciously fell on Gwen to the side.

Although she didn't know much about it, Misterine was aware that the boss of the World Serpent was named Kevin.