Chapter 103

She was so destitute that she slept with stray cats, and it was only because she was lucky that she could sell the junk she collected, so she didn't go hungry.

She's already living such a miserable life, isn't that bad enough?

Elysia: "Pardofelis is so pitiful, she's having such a miserable time in Dusk Street. Come here, Sister Elysia give you a hug."

Pardofelis: "Hehe, it's actually not so bad."

Elysia placed her hand on Pardofelis's head and stroked it, the tugging at the fur making Pardo feel exceptionally comfortable.

Elysia: "Good girl, as long as Pardo works hard, she will definitely become an excellent phantom thief in the future."

Pardofelis: "Forget about being a phantom thief. I actually prefer lying on gold coins, living a life of leisure, eating, waiting to die, and basking in the sun."

Unfortunately, Sister Eden doesn't pay wages, so the chance to marry a rich woman is gone. Now, she can only rely on her own shop to make a fortune. Pardo is really suffering!

[Q&A begins.]

[In the Sea of Quanta, after Bronya had completed Joachim's three challenges, who betrayed her?]

[A: Joachim.]

[B: Kevin.]

[C: Seele.]

[D: Heavy Machinery Rabbit.]

Bronya: "It's about Bronya, and Bronya was actually betrayed?"

Kiana: "You actually need to backstab Bronya to deal with her."

It's hard to understand. There are also some experts among the options above, such as Kevin. With his unreasonable strength, why would he need to backstab Bronya?

Even if it wasn't Kevin, but Joachim, the Anti-Entropy Leader, don't you feel ashamed to betray Bronya?

Bronya: "Idiot Kiana, if you can talk, then say more."

Kiana: "I... I didn't say anything wrong, Bronya. You tell me, out of the four answers, which one would defeat you and require a backstab?"

Bronya: "Of course... Heavy Machinery Rabbit!"

Although Bronya really wanted to say it was Kevin, she knew that if she said it, it would probably cause the entire Chat Group to burst into laughter.

Su San was completely overwhelmed by Kevin even with her Divine Key, let alone herself, a weak Herrscher of Reason didn't even have a single Divine Key.

The scene of my driver's license being revoked is still vivid in my mind.

Himeko Murata: "Bronya, is it really okay for you to distrust Heavy Machinery Rabbit so much?"

Theresa: "I think I can hear the Heavy Machinery Rabbit crying."

Bronya: "Uh, Bronya apologizes to Heavy Machinery Rabbit for what she did earlier, but the other two are monsters, and there's nothing Bronya can do."

The Anti-Entropy Leader and Kevin are no match for her, and Seele would never betray him.

In her desperation, Bronya could only think of Heavy Machinery Rabbit.

But let's analyze it rationally: the Heavy Machinery Rabbit was a gift from Seele, and it had accompanied Bronya through countless days and nights.

Bronya felt ashamed of her earlier suspicion of the Heavy Machinery Rabbit.

Pardofelis: "Bronya, according to your analysis, the only answer is Joachim and Seele."

Bronya: "It's not Seele, absolutely not Seele! The bond between Seele and Bronya is as clear as day!"

Even if suspicion falls on her, even if Bronya suspects that she betrayed her, Bronya would never suspect Seele.

Bronya: "It must be Joachim, that despicable Anti-Entropy Leader. He broke his promise and betrayed Bronya during the third trial."

Welt: "Um... may I ask what necessary relationship Joachim has with our leader?"

History teacher Welt pushed up his glasses, feeling a surge of frustration. He hadn't even done anything yet, and he was already being suspected by one of the class's best students.

I feel terrible!

Theresa: "Joachim is actually an incarnation of Welt, the Anti-Entropy Leader. He said he would give Bronya three tests, and then send Bronya into the Sea of Quanta to find Seele, but it seems he broke his promise."

Bronya: "Joachim, you're bad!"

[Incorrect answer.]

The correct answer is Seele.

Theresa: "..."

Welt: "Bronya, is there anything you'd like to say now?"

Kiana: "Bronya, didn't you used to say that your Seele was well-behaved, cute, and especially obedient to you? What's going on now?"

Bronya: "Cough cough! Why, how is this possible, Seele, why you?!"

Bronya felt her vision blur, the world seemed to be spinning, and her once hopeful life had lost its luster.

Seele, why, why did you do this to your Sister Bronya?

Did Sister Bronya do something wrong?!

Chapter 170 Playing Games with Your Feet

After the system's answer was announced, the Chat Group fell into an eerie atmosphere. Some felt sorry for Bronya, some found it funny and watched with amusement, and some gloated.

The ending is always so unexpected.

Bronya, who was completely devoted to Seele and would never suspect Seele of betraying her, couldn't believe the answer from anyone else.

But that's exactly what happened.

Himeko Murata: "Bronya, are you alright? You seem a bit off."

Bronya: "Seele, why, why, what did Sister Bronya do wrong...?"

Kiana: "It seems Bronya needs a while to process this. This news is a huge blow to her, being betrayed by the person she trusted most."

He was betrayed by his Seele!

Fortunately, Bronya only has dull eyes and is muttering to herself; she doesn't show any obvious mental damage.

The Herrscher of Reason: "Hmm, betrayed by the person you trust most, hmm, well said!"

Cang Xuan: "At times like this, I inexplicably think of Chi Yuan. Is it because the impression is too deep?"

Cang Xuan: "After all, they defrauded a child, stole her powers, and then gambled them away. Who knows when they'll be able to pay it back..."

Fu Hua: "Little Senti, I admit my mistake, I apologize."

The Immortal Crimson Bird clasped his hands together and bowed.

Over the course of a few days, she realized that in such situations, as long as she apologized sincerely, Herrscher of Reason was easy to appease.

Sue: "It's just a bit of a blow, but Miss Bronya is strong-willed and won't be defeated. You can rest assured."

Theresa: "Really? Really?"

Sue: "Please believe me, before becoming the Flame-Chaser, I was a professional doctor. Judging by the time, Miss Bronya should have calmed down by now."

Bronya: "No, it's not Seele, someone must be impersonating Seele!"

After a fierce internal struggle, Bronya finally convinced herself and offered a reasonable explanation.

Seele could never betray her, not under any circumstances!

Bronya: "It must be Kevin, who's still sealed in the Sea of Quanta, or it must be that despicable Joachim who manipulated Seele!"

Welt: "If he's the leader of the alliance, I still believe in his character."

How can this blame be pinned on him?!

Welt was somewhat helpless. Being a spy at the St. Freya Academy was great; he didn't have to worry about Theresa checking up on him. As long as he didn't want to be exposed, he could easily fool the headmaster with a few words.

But it's unpleasant to be constantly subjected to veiled criticism!

Bronya: "No matter what, Bronya would never doubt Seele. Bronya definitely hasn't done anything to Seele!"

Kiana: "But Bronya, you say you're going to save Seele, but I see you lying in bed playing games every day."

Bronya: "..."

Theresa: "And use the money to buy Humo dolls."

Bronya: "..."

Raiden Mei: "You also said that Sister Mei's cooking is the best."

Bronya: "Ahem, it's a minor issue, nothing serious. It won't affect the strong bond between Bronya and Seele at all!"

For a fleeting moment, Bronya felt a little guilty.

It's just playing games occasionally, it can't be that serious, right?

[Bronya's punishment: She had to complete the game with her feet.]

[Description: This skill immobilizes the victim in place and can be disarmed after the game is completed by using their feet. During this process, Bronya's normal gameplay will not be interrupted.]

Bronya: "?!!"

Bronya, holding the game controller, suddenly froze, then found herself anchored to the sofa, her legs, which had been immobilized by the exoskeleton, now fully recovered.

Crucially, her shoes were also removed, and her toes were pressed against the game controller.

Kiana: "Pfft~, Bronya, we believe in you. With your gaming skills, you could beat this game even with your feet!"

Theresa: "Bronya, good luck!"

Bronya: "Oh? Is this to help Bronya overcome her internet addiction?"

Hmph, that's all it is.

If the system thinks that a mere punishment of playing games with your feet will make Bronya never want to play games again, then it is seriously underestimating her!

Bronya: "Now I'll show you Bronya's gaming skills!"

Bronya began her gameplay, gripping the game controller with her toes. Although it was much slower than usual, her character made great strides in the game.

In the scene, Seele stands in the distance, opposite her a tower that is both pitch black and glows with a scarlet light.

"Sister Bronya..."

"She succeeded. The world is collapsing, and now we're just one step away from our goal. Seele, you know what you have to do."

"No, I won't allow it. My sister wouldn't want Seele to do such a thing. Seele would never hurt Sister Bronya."

Two different voices, in the pitch-black void of consciousness, Seele was conversing with another version of herself within her body.

"Our lives are in his hands. Do you want to go back to that nothingness?"

"I believe in Sister Bronya," Seele nodded.

"Trust Bronya? Even after all these years, you're still weak and hesitant. If you can't even guarantee your own survival, what do you think you can rely on to protect Bronya?"

Another voice suddenly became firm, Seele realized that control over her body was slipping away from her.

"What are you going to do? No... let me go."

"Seele, your mission is complete. Now it's my turn to leave the factory."

After Veliona took control of the body, she slowly appeared behind Bronya, a kind smile on her face.

Himeko Murata: "Is this a case of split personality? Bronya, when you introduced Seele to us, you didn't mention that she had this condition."

Theresa: "Dissociative identity disorder, this is going to be a difficult situation."

St. Freya Academy is equipped with cutting-edge technology, and its medical equipment is also supplied by the Schicksal Headquarters.

Although it's far from the equipment Otto used to treat Fu Hua, it's more than enough to treat the Valkyrie students' minor injuries.

The problem is that Seele's issue seems to be schizophrenia, a condition for which St. Freya Academy doesn't have a specific treatment plan.

Moreover, it seems that Seele's personality split is very severe, to the point of being terminal.

Bronya: "What are you talking about? Seele doesn't have a split personality."

Raiden Mei: "But Bronya, you and Seele have been separated for so long, can you guarantee that she won't change in the Sea of Quanta?"

Chapter 171 Another Seele