Chapter 89

Fu Hua: "... It seems so."

Whether it was a misperception or not, Welt felt that everyone seemed to feel a sense of disdain for the Anti-Entropy Leader, wondering if he had a problem with his intelligence.

Welt: "Could you explain that to me?"

Theresa: "Of course, you're a trustworthy employee of mine! Welt, let me tell you, the leader of Anti-Entropy is a complete idiot, actually relying on Kevin's Stigmata Project. Without a doubt, he'll end up getting himself trapped in the Sea of Quanta. He's such a fool!"

Welt: "..."

Although Walter knew that Theresa didn't suspect him and didn't know that his true identity was the Anti-Entropy Leader, Welt still felt a chill when he heard her call him a complete idiot.

Am I really as naive as she says?

And Theresa, if we're really talking about being clueless, isn't the headmaster who didn't even figure out his identity the most clueless one?!

'So, the Eye of the Abyss isn't hope, but rather a poison that will backfire?'

Welt mentally noted this important information and also reminded Einstein and the others of it.

Kiana: "But this has absolutely nothing to do with how we judge the question. After all, who knows what name Anti-Entropy will give the portal to the Sea of Quanta after it's discovered?"

Theresa: "Hehe, this matter will have to be left to our history teacher. Welt, my confidant, hurry up and put your skills in researching the Sea of Quanta of Anti-Entropy to use!"

Welt: "... In my research, there is only one place that fits the system's description: A, the Eye of the Abyss."

[Correct answer.]

It was a freebie; at least for the leader of the Anti-Entropy alliance, it was no different from having the answer laid out in front of him.

The only problem is that those in the group who doubt themselves will become even more suspicious, which could be a real mess.

Theresa: "Hahaha, as expected of my confidante, you even know these classified information. It seems you must have been a key member in Anti-Entropy before!"

Welt: "That's all in the past. It's just a pity that Cocolia is so powerful. If she finds out, I'll be in trouble again."

Having someone to take the blame for you is incredibly helpful.

Cocolia had done some things that Welt didn't like, but he couldn't say Cocolia was wrong, so he just turned a blind eye.

Now, by throwing mud at her, we can clear our own name; why not do it?

Chapter 146 The Power of Sit-Ups

Theresa: "Don't worry, Teacher Welt, you're an employee of my St. Freya Academy. With your S-rank Valkyrie, protecting you, Cocolia will never be able to hurt you."

Welt: "Thank you, Headmaster."

The Anti-Entropy Leader, the First Herrscher who almost killed the Second Herrscher during the Second Honkai War, and Welt, who recklessly threw away steel Welt, put on a weak tone.

[Congratulations to Welt for winning the reward: Concept Card - Sit-ups.]

[Description: This exercise harnesses the Power of Sit-Ups, allowing you to revive even the most severe injuries. Professional coach Welt will guide you through the wonders of sit-ups.]

A card bearing Welt's image appeared in his hand, and the power it contained greatly astonished him.

Isn't this practically a resurrection item? I never imagined there was such a thing in the world... Wait, I seem to come back to life quite often.

Still lost in thought, Welt was startled and couldn't help but recall that he seemed to have been [resurrected] during the Second Honkai War.

Kiana: "Sit-ups? Isn't that just a revival coin in the game? Why is it called Sit-Ups Concept Card?"

Raiden Mei: "Perhaps... sit-ups have a unique charm?"

No matter how hard Raiden Mei thought about it, she couldn't understand what sit-ups had to do with resurrection.

And are sit-ups really that appealing?

Who is the professional coach Welt referring to? Is it the one who Anti-Entropy, or the history teacher at the St. Freya Academy?

Bronya: "Teacher Welt, is the 'professional coach 'Welt mentioned in this introduction referring to you?"

Welt: "... To be honest, although I'm a researcher, I also believe in the principle that keeping both the brain and body alert doubles work efficiency, so I often go to the gym to exercise."

Welt: "My biceps are no joke. I could take on ten of those slender researchers I used to work with."

To prove his point, Welt also emphasized his biceps and abs, a physique typically found only by those who regularly work out at the gym.

Theresa: "Welt, I didn't expect you to be such a talented researcher, skilled in both academics and practical skills."

Welt: "I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it. It's just a self-defense measure to deal with thugs, nothing compared to the S-rank Valkyrie of the academy head."

Theresa: "Haha, of course, this headmistress is super awesome."

After such praise, Theresa's nose practically floated to the sky.

Indeed, the reason why such an outstanding researcher as Welt came to work at the St. Freya Academy was largely because he was captivated by her personal charm!

In the scene, Einstein and Welt are in the laboratory, with sophisticated instruments in operation, the Moonlight Throne standing by outside, and various complex symbols on the display screen dazzling the eyes.

"I'm sorry, but I still have reservations about directly experimenting on the Eye of the Abyss."

Einstein stared at Welt and tried to persuade him in a somewhat hesitant tone.

"We've argued about this many times and made many preparations, so why are you afraid when it comes to the experiment, Ein?" Welt asked.

"I'm not questioning the probability of success, but I'm afraid of that dimension that Otto calls the Sea of Quanta. Apart from knowing where the Eye of the Abyss leads, we know nothing about its strange nature."

That's why we need to experiment; being timid and hesitant is not a virtue that scientists should possess.

"But being hasty and reckless is also not good. Skipping more surveys and going straight to experiments—forgive my bluntness, but you're being too impatient, Alliance Leader."

Welt, the Anti-Entropy Leader, is Anti-Entropy's greatest trump card in the face of the conflict between Schicksal and Anti-Entropy.

Moreover, there are internal problems within the Cocolia Radical Faction.

If anything happens to Welt, the situation after Anti-Entropy will be extremely difficult.

"Impatient? Yes, ever since that catastrophe 2,000 years ago, we have been searching for a way to permanently end the Honkai. Anyone who has experienced that catastrophe has reason to fear the future. Fortunately, we have discovered this city."

Anti-Entropy is a special zone discovered in the Sea of Quanta.

--Eye of the Abyss.

Its existence offers another possibility for Anti-Entropy's next plan: a possibility that can set aside the contradictions Radical Faction and Conservative Faction and truly begin to work towards ending the Honkai.

"The possibility of permanently ending the Honkai, Dr. Einstein, ending the Honkai —isn't that your and his long-held dream?"

Welt Young advised.

"I understand, let's begin."

This time, Einstein did not deny it; instead, he activated the Moonlight Throne, opening the entrance to the Eye of the Abyss.

Durandal: "To permanently end Honkai Welt entered the Eye of the Abyss? It's just a pity, it seems his plan has failed."

Durandal has been to the Sea of Quanta before; it's practically a resort there.

Unfortunately, despite spending a long time in the Sea of Quanta, she never found the [method to end the Honkai] that Welt spoke of.

Kiana: "It's more than just a failure. If our deduction is correct, Welt will probably run into Kevin, the leader of the World Serpent, as soon as he goes in."

Theresa: "Reckless behavior is unacceptable; even a child knows that. Welt, when you study the Sea of Quanta in the future, be sure to learn from this lesson and never make the same foolish mistake as the Anti-Entropy Leader."

Welt: "... I understand."

Theresa's well-intentioned advice caused Welt's face to contort; the veiled criticism struck him as odd.

However, the thought that he had been an infiltrator at the St. Freya Academy for so long and Theresa still hadn't discovered him made Welt feel much better.

Arguing with an idiot is illegal.

Anti-Entropy's research on the Eye of the Abyss is already halfway complete, and Welt is still somewhat curious about Kevin, whom they've been talking about.

Welt: "Ahem, I've also heard his story about our Anti-Entropy leader. He defeated the Herrscher of the Void and played a crucial role in the Second Honkai War; he's truly a pillar of strength."

Welt: "Is that guy named Kevin really that powerful, capable of leaving the Alliance Leader helpless?"

Many of them are also the First Herrscher, or the Herrscher of Reason of the Iron Torrent.

Looking across the entire world, Welt knew of only a handful of people who could rival him, and even fewer who could defeat him.

Theresa: "Well, Kevin, how should I put it, it's not a matter of how strong he is, he's just that kind of..."

The headmaster struggled for a long time to find the right words to describe Kevin's power.

Chapter 147 Boredom, Will You Accept It? I Will Return

Pardofelis: "Boss Kevin is simply unbelievably strong! Boss Kevin is invincible! Boss Kevin is the strongest!"

Sakura: "Pardo, Kevin isn't here."

Pardofelis: "Hehe, I'm just doing a little rehearsal so that when Boss Kevin comes in, I can perform better and enjoy the air conditioning without feeling guilty."

Himeko Murata: "Let me explain. I'm colleagues with Teacher Welt, so I have an obligation to explain. Kevin was hit by the Black Abyss White Flower and emerged unscathed, even shattering the Divine Key with a single strike."

Kiana: "That's right, that's right. He's as strong as a monster. You know Quasi-Black Hole, right? It's the move your leader used against the Herrscher of the Void. Kevin cut it in half with a single sword strike, and even the Star of Eden shattered."

Welt: "..."

You must be kidding.

The Anti-Entropy Leader's composed expression froze as he recalled the Star of Eden he had fabricated during the Second Honkai War Battlefield.

The mere fictional Quasi-Black Hole immense pressure that Welt couldn't withstand it, and you're telling me someone can slice the real Star of Eden in half with their bare hands?

And then there are those who survive being hit by the Black Abyss White Flower...

Is that thing really human? Or is it End-of-Era Honkai Beast that came from some godforsaken place?

Welt pushed up his glasses with trembling hands, temporarily abandoning the idea of entering the Eye of the Abyss.

'I thought I could find hope to end the Honkai, but I never imagined that the Demon Cave would harbor such a terrifying monster.'

After calming down for a moment, Welt suddenly remembered another problem.

Welt: "I just heard that little girl call him 'Boss Kevin'? What's your relationship with Kevin?"

Pardofelis: "Me? We are the Thirteen Flame-Chasers, Fusion Warrior from the Previous Era. Kevin is the first one, so of course I call him Boss Kevin."

Welt: "..."

The sheer volume of information required even the Herrscher of Reason to carefully consider the deeper meaning behind Pardo's words.

The Fusion Warrior of the Previous Era, Kevin, the Divine Key, the mysterious organization World Serpent lurking in the shadows... Welt connects all the dots, as if he has finally understood something.

The key question is, are there really thirteen of those monsters?!

[In the scene, Einstein uses the Moonlight Throne to inject energy into the Sea of Quanta, and the quantum state transformation enters the countdown phase.]

"Energy has been injected into the spatial rift of the Eye of the Abyss. All readings are normal, Doctor. Gently increase the power of the injected energy."

"Wait, the spacetime curvature reading is abnormal!"

Einstein sensed something was amiss, and then a whisper seemed to pass over everyone's heads.

"Something is trying to emerge from the Eye of the Abyss, Ein, stop projecting energy!"

Welt shouted anxiously; the voice he had just heard made him feel a strong sense of crisis.

"The engine has been shut down, and the distortion of space is almost visible to the naked eye. All units, be careful and stay away from the Eye of the Abyss!"

"No, the disturbances to the spatial structure are getting more and more serious. I'm so sorry, Ein, I have to..."

"Yang! Damn it, why didn't you listen to my advice?"

The piercing noise rang in Einstein's ears, followed by an overwhelming darkness that obscured her vision.

An endless spinning motion, followed by a long silence.

"Has the spatial collapse finally ended?"

Einstein observes his surroundings.

The experiment of projecting energy into the Eye of the Abyss unexpectedly caused the collapse of the spatial structure. In the end, Welt neutralized the spatial distortion by manipulating gravity.

However, the experiment failed; Einstein and Welt were both sucked into the time rifts of the Sea of Quanta.

"This place is different from the space we entered during our last survey; the scenery is vastly different. This is an abnormal gravity environment, with numerous enormous discs floating in the air."

The situation was dire; Einstein looked up at the rocks above him.

"Self-check complete. The spacetime anchoring system required for return is also functioning normally. Welt, can you hear me? Respond immediately."

Einstein sent a communication, but Welt on the other end did not reply; instead, he was communicating with some other being.