Seele: Is Big Brother Gwyn in That World Too? / Stigma Consciousness: I'm Exhausted

Apart from these two men who are virtually impossible to stand with Cocolia, Gwen is arguably the most formidable opponent in the world today.

Therefore, what troubles Gwen now is not a lack of strength, but rather the unpredictable thoughts of a young girl—

Although Gwen believed that everything he did was to make the world a better place, he did have ulterior motives, and it could even be said that he intentionally approached it.

Even though Gwen believed that Raiden Mei wouldn't have too many problems after he retrieved Raiden Ryoma,

However, Gwen couldn't guarantee that Raiden Mei wouldn't have any bad thoughts after learning the truth.

Although Gwen did indeed invest his true feelings in this relationship, there was also some scheming involved.

Even though Gwen was a golden bachelor in his previous life, after watching his roommates and girlfriends' little dramas over and over again, he knew how hard it was to guess what girls in love were thinking.

Therefore, even though Gwen thought Raiden Mei was quite rational after her father's imprisonment and the betrayal of her friends, he still had to be wary of her.

It's currently late February 2014, and Cocolia's operation is imminent. Gwen doesn't have much time left to further develop the romance storyline...

Chapter 157 Seele: Does Gwen also exist in that world?

Time always slips away unnoticed when you're focused on doing something.

"Well..."

Soon, the sun set, Gwen sighed softly, slowly closing the journal in front of him and putting it back into his system inventory.

If Gwen were in the Saint Seiya universe, he might be able to cultivate something using the information in the notebook—

Although not many, the notes do contain a lot of information on the cultivation of the Cosmo.

Unfortunately, Gwen is in the Honkai world.

Even though Gwen obtained some powers that did not exist in this world through the system shop, when he tried to cultivate his Cosmo, the self-circulating and ever-renewing Five Elements Energy in his body reacted, but it was completely unable to explode as recorded, let alone form Cosmo.

During this time, Gwen felt not that he was incapable of doing it, but that it simply did not exist.

In response, Gwen could only conclude that the Cosmo is a power unique to the Saint Seiya worldview, just like the concept of "using one's body as a seed" in the game "Covering the Sky," meaning that those born into that world are naturally qualified to walk that path.

But outsiders, lacking any innate "nature," cannot take this path.

Therefore, although Gwen regretted not being able to obtain that power, he did not dwell on it, only occasionally letting out a sigh.

"Um..."

Standing up, stretching and loosening his body from sitting for so long, Gwen decided to go out and find a restaurant to grab a bite to eat.

Although you could buy ingredients and cook at home, since you have plenty of money and no reason to do so (like when Mei and Kiana come to visit), eating out is also a viable option.

Just as Gwen was enjoying his dinner, a familiar vibration suddenly appeared in his mind. Seele Gwen finally replied to his message—

"This is... Sister Bronya?"

In the Sea of Quantum, Seele, who had just woken up and was still rubbing her sleepy eyes, looked at the photo Gwen sent her of Bronya Rand. Although Bronya Rand's height and build were very different from the Bronya she remembered, her face and hair color were not much different. Seele felt as if her still confused mind had been hit hard with a sledgehammer, and she could not even think rationally.

Why... even though only half a year has passed, it seems like several years have gone by for Sister Bronya?

Could it be... could it be that Gwen and I are not in the same world?

A confused Seele sent Gwen a message, her mind racing with wild thoughts because of this terrible possibility.

The panic in Seele's heart immediately affected the Stigmata Consciousness was one with her.

Although somewhat disoriented by Seele's influence, the Stigmata Consciousness ultimately paid less attention to Bronya than to Seele, quickly recognizing something Seele had overlooked from the synchronized Remembrance—

"Don't rush to cry, look at the other photos first!"

Facing Seele, who was on the verge of tears, the Stigmata Consciousness reprimanded her in a voice of disappointment and frustration.

"Oh..."

Instantly, the mist in Seele's eyes, which had been brimming with tears, cleared halfway, and she looked down following the guidance of the Stigmata Consciousness—

Because Seele chose Soul Binding, the notebook that the two of them could originally view together has now become a system that only Seele can see. It will only be synchronized to the Stigmata Consciousness when she does not refuse.

As her gaze moved downwards, Seele's eyes widened again—

That was... her?

Looking at the photo of the person with the same blue hair and blue eyes as herself, but who was much more mature and had a wildness on his face that she absolutely did not possess, Seele was momentarily at a loss as to what had happened.

Similarly, even Seele's Stigmata Consciousness, which was the only source of information, could not understand what was going on.

However, unlike the helpless Seele, the Stigmata Consciousness clearly knew that she didn't know to ask the culprit—

"If you don't know, just ask that guy. He posted the photos, so of course he knows what happened!"

"Oh!

That's right, we can ask Gwen..."

Awakened by the words of the Stigmata Consciousness, Seele quickly nodded her head and asked Gwen through the Chat System:

"Brother Gwen, is that Sister Bronya in this photo?"

And there are people behind them...

Halfway through the question, Seele suddenly remembered a not-so-good possibility, hesitated, and sent the message without finishing the question.

"Certainly."

Gwen, who was enjoying his meal, responded immediately:

"Is Seele surprised to see a different Bronya?"

Do you like it?

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Although he couldn't see Seele's expression, Gwen could imagine how adorable Seele looked right now from Seele messages.

"?"

Although her heart was still filled with many questions, seeing Gwen's relaxed words, Seele unconsciously felt much more at ease and quickly pressed for an answer—

"Brother Gwen, what exactly is going on?"

Is that really Sister Bronya?

How much time has actually passed in reality?

And... and who is that person down there?

"..."

Seeing Seele's barrage of questions, Gwen stopped teasing Seele and quickly explained,

"Seele, don't rush—"

The person above is indeed Bronya, but her full name is Bronya Rand.

Below is Seele from that world—

As I said before, besides you, I have friends from other worlds.

One of them is Cocolia from another world—

Her full name Cocolia Rand. She is the leader of a world on the verge of collapse, and also Bronya's adoptive mother in that world.

"Call..."

Seeing Gwen's explanation and realizing it wasn't the worst-case scenario she had anticipated, Seele finally let out a long sigh of relief, putting her heart, which had almost jumped out of her throat, back down.

Instead, Seele found herself even more interested in that unfamiliar world:

"Another world?"

And that world also has Mother Cocolia, Sister Bronya, and Seele?

"That's right..."

Gwen couldn't help but smile slightly as he asked Seele,

"That means Seele, you might get to meet two, or even more Sister Bronya..."

Surprised? Happy?

Hmm...

Seele was naturally happy to see more of Sister Bronya.

However, since Seele Sister Bronya exist, does Gwen also exist in that world?

"..."

I thought Seele would be more concerned about Bronya and Seele's situation in that world, but I didn't expect that when she asked Gwen about her, she caught a glimpse of a pair of silver-gray twin spirals out of the corner of her eye...

Chapter 158 Stigmata Consciousness: Mentally Exhausted

Even though it was just a fleeting glimpse, Gwen did not ignore the keyword and quickly turned his head to look.

But then they saw a petite girl with silver-gray hair, dressed in slightly military-style children's clothing, sitting in a wheelchair, slowly moving through the restaurant, looking for a place to dine.

However, it's undoubtedly difficult to find a spot at this point.

There are no empty tables in this restaurant now.

"Cocolia's plan is about to be realized, so it's normal for Bronya to appear in Changkong City."

But... was it a coincidence that I appeared here?

Or is it inevitable?

While wondering what Bronya's presence meant, Gwen wore a gentle smile and greeted her:

"Little sister, if you can't find a seat, how about we share a table?"

Whether Bronya's appearance here was accidental or inevitable, Gwen, who had already mastered the sure-fire way to defeat her, remained completely unfazed.

"Thanks."

Bronya, who was pondering how to feign distress, glanced at Gwen, maneuvered her electric wheelchair to Gwen side, and whispered her thanks.

"You're welcome."

Gwen smiled. As a regular customer here, he even took the menu and made recommendations for Bronya, showing great enthusiasm.

"Thank you, big brother."

Bronya, who was indeed a disabled girl, thanked them again, her heart, which had become very indifferent due to nerve damage, unconsciously stirred with a ripple.

"You're welcome..."

Gwen smiled and waved his hand, then continued eating his dinner.

Meanwhile, Gwen also maintained contact with Seele:

"That was a world ravaged by war, with only one large city remaining. Although there were some people similar to our world, the limited total population meant that even if there were similar people, not everyone could find a corresponding person there."

However, compared to this, I might have something here that you, Seele, would be even more interested in...

After taking several photos of Bronya Zaychek sitting across from him using the Chat System, Gwen unconsciously used a seductive tone, like he was trying to lure a little girl home to see the goldfish, to tease Seele on the other side.

What is it?

The innocent and adorable Seele, who had not yet been corrupted by the internet, blinked involuntarily upon hearing Gwen's words, her curiosity piqued by Gwen.

"As an apology for the joke that went too far, the next act is—"

[Picture]

[Picture]

..."

Gwen immediately sent all the photos he had just taken to Seele.

"Eh!!!"

Seele, still filled with curiosity about the world Gwen spoke of—a world with another version of herself, another Sister Bronya, but no other Gwen— involuntarily gasped when she saw the photo Gwen sent.

"Sister Bronya?!!"