"Alright, our mission is complete. Next, we need to find a way back to the Real World."
The giant snake shadow in the Sea of Quanta merely glanced in their direction before unhesitatingly moving towards the Real World, with no intention of taking the two of them along.
Perhaps in the eyes of this Sovereign of World Serpent, since his subordinate was so capable, getting back to Earth on their own shouldn't be a problem.
The Sea of Quanta is not a friendly place, but that's only relatively speaking.
For the capable World Serpent executive Raven, it was no problem at all, just that the way home would be a bit more winding.
The young Brian noticed the hidden meaning in her words: "What do you mean?"
Under normal circumstances, a normal person would usually say, 'Let's go, back to Earth.'
This is how a normal person should react after completing a mission, but this woman's reaction was not at all like a completed mission, but rather as if the mission had just begun.
Could it be...
"That device you have is a fake?"
Raven spread her hands: "It's not fake, it just has a little operational problem."
In short, it couldn't be used.
Immediately, her neck was grabbed and shaken vigorously: "Raven, you woman are a real Asakura!"
Raven's little scheme was known to all!
World Serpent had prepared two devices. She had broken one to use for herself.
If Brian wanted the one in her hands, she would be happy to let this man stay in the Sea of Quanta for a while longer.
If Brian accepted it gladly, then she would let herself stay in the Sea of Quanta for a while, and then have Gray Serpent fetch her back.
In short, she had to stagger her time with this guy to avoid facing a crisis.
But she didn't expect this guy to not play by the rules. Not only did he destroy the only intact positioning device, but he also operated like a tiger, solving the Herrscher of Reason problem in a few moves.
All her preparations had gone to waste.
As her ahoge swayed with the man's movements, Raven could already see herself being forced into the Or2 pose in the next moment.
She had offended a Herrscher, and she couldn't beat him. She wouldn't be getting off easy.
Or2.
Seele, who was standing nearby, giggled at this scene: "Sister Raven and brother Brian are so close."
Raven immediately retorted: "Hey! You can eat whatever you want, but you can't just say whatever you want!"
Whoever is close to this guy will get fucked!
At most, she just wanted to open an orphanage on her villa island to raise those homeless children, not to actually become a mother herself!
Before Seele could say more, a palm unceremoniously slapped the woman's butt.
"Figure something out, or... you know the consequences!"
The woman kneeling on the ground, pitiful, weak, and helpless, could only tremble under the long shadow.
She couldn't win, couldn't run away. If she couldn't even come up with a solution, she could only provide emotional value with a V-sign.
"I'll get right on it!"
While the two were having a harmonious and loving exchange, 'Seele' on the other side had already seen through this guy's ill intentions.
"Seele, we have to stay away from this guy!"
'Seele' had seen the whole process and could empathize with Raven's thoughts.
Their relationship hadn't reached that stage yet, but this guy already dared to slap that woman's butt.
If their relationship progressed even a little, 'Seele' was sure Raven's seniority would immediately level up.
Moreover, this man had the image of a reliable big brother, which was devastatingly effective against Seele, who had always lacked a sense of security.
Coupled with the current hero-saves-the-damsel event, she couldn't imagine how much resistance Seele could put up.
As she expected.
"It's okay, other me."
The gentle little Seele shook her head, watching Raven and Brian's interaction with a gentle smile. "Big brother is trying to find a way for us to return to Earth. We shouldn't add to his burden at a time like this."
'Seele': "..."
Oh no, this silly girl is smitten with this guy.
She was even convinced that if she didn't exist, with Seele's level of foolishness, she'd find herself in bed after blinking once.
In a few absent-minded dazes, they would appear in a hospital somewhere.
Bronya's self-inflicted fate could be ignored, but she didn't want to go to the great harmony of life together with her other self!
'Seele' cursed under her breath: "Haven't you seen this guy's true colors yet?"
"He's a total pervert! He even wanted us to agree to an engagement with him as a reward. There can't be a more despicable person in this world!"
"Other me, I've already decided. I'm going to bear this price together with sister Bronya!"
Seele's expression was resolute, reminding 'Seele' of how she was before the X-10 experiment.
Both times, she gambled with her life, and both times, this fool acted recklessly.
But!
Making a life shouldn't be done this way!
Knowing her words were weak, 'Seele' could only change her approach: "Hmph! You fool, do you think your sister Bronya willingly agreed to this condition?"
"This guy must have used some very insidious and despicable means to force your sister Bronya to agree."
This explanation was logical and reasonable.
Because in their impression, Bronya was just a sister with some special skills.
Although she saved them from being kidnapped by mercenaries, it was still uncertain how much credit she deserved for it.
And since they were trapped in the Sea of Quanta due to the X-10 experiment and Bronya had no ability to rescue them, she could only agree to many unreasonable demands under such an unequal supply-demand relationship.
Even if she was unwilling in her heart, she could only agree with pain, and then consider the future after Seele returned to Earth.
"Is that so...?"
Seele's expression wavered, and it was unclear what she was thinking.
'Seele' pressed on: "Seele, you must know that your sister Bronya has already paid a great price to save us. We can't do anything more that would grieve our loved ones and please our enemies!"
As long as Seele isn't won over, it's a success!
She, the Seele acknowledged by Seele, was not meant to raise children for this fool, but to protect this fool for a lifetime.
Without her, 'Seele' couldn't even imagine what a crying mess this fool would become, how helpless she would be.
Indeed.
If heaven had not given birth to me, Dark Seele, Cocolia's Orphanage would be in eternal night!
She is the invincible guardian deity, the light that guides Seele into the future!
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But the coolness didn't last three seconds.
"Other me, I told you, no matter what price big brother asked sister Bronya to pay, I will bear it with her."
If she could bear it all by herself, Seele was already prepared to endure everything with her not-so-strong body!
'Seele': "..."
Well, everything she said was for nothing.
This little fool has made up her mind. She must see her Bronya before considering other things.
But this fool hadn't considered at all, what if her sister Bronya had already turned into a sow who couldn't walk straight at the sight of a man, and even wanted to drag her down with her!
She was completely unaware of the dangers ahead; she could only rely on herself to escape!
I must think of a way!
'Seele' returned to her conscious space, secluding herself to think of a solution.
And in the real world, Brian, who had given Raven a death order, returned to Seele's side and began to cultivate a relationship with little Seele.
He's lecherous, and he's honest about it!
Compared to Bronya, who has no chest and no butt, Seele, who has absorbed her... nutrients, looks much more delicious.
"Seele, our return time will have to be delayed a bit this time."
"It's okay, big brother."
The gentle girl shook her head, her eyes showing none of the vigilance her other self had warned her about.
Although her personality was very gentle and she was very timid.
But Seele could feel that the way this big brother looked at her had no evil desire in it. He really was just like a big brother from next door, caring for her.
As for the engagement he mentioned...
"Perhaps it was just a joke he made with sister Bronya?"
The girl muttered, not refusing the closeness of the man beside her.
She was completely unaware of the potential danger to come.
On the other side, Raven was working hard to repair the device in her hand, feeling the palm print on her butt burning hot, stimulating a certain organ in her stomach.
If this thing isn't fixed... she'll really become a mother!
...
"Miss Bronya, you seem very troubled?"
The dark, spectral figure was slender and cold, sending shivers down one's spine.
He appeared beside the waiting Bronya Zaychik, yet he didn't seem to bear any ill will.
"Gray Serpent, what are you doing here?"
The silver-gray-haired girl's eyes were wary, on guard against everyone here.
She didn't know why that guy Brian would leave her here all alone, but that didn't stop her from being wary of every person or thing here.
Vigilance is a basic quality for an assassin!
"It's nothing, just that the joy in my heart has nowhere to be shared, so I wanted to chat with Miss Bronya."
The pale faceplate and the unwavering speaker concealed the android's emotions.
In his memory, the girl Bronya Zaychik was still that untalented child on the snowy plains, with little Honkai resistance and little Honkai adaptability.
He never expected that in the blink of an eye, the weak little creature from back then had grown into a qualified Valkyrie.
Time, it really flows by so quickly.
Bronya: "I don't think you and I have anything to talk about."
Keep strangers out, and Gray Serpent even more so!
She had no goodwill towards these people who were pulling Cocolia's strings from behind the scenes.
"Don't mind it. It's fine if you don't speak. Just think of it as an old man's ordinary rambling."
Gray Serpent stood with Bronya, looking into the depths of the City of the Deep.
"The world will begin to turn at this moment. The situation between Schicksal, Anti-Entropy, and World Serpent will change."
"We of World Serpent, under the leadership of The Sovereign, will return to the pinnacle of the world and lead humanity towards a future beyond the Honkai."
"Bronya Zaychik, if you are willing, you can also board this great ship sailing into the next era and get a ticket just like Raven."
"Sorry, Bronya has no such intention, and you can't possibly let me bring the people I want to bring."
"..."
Gray Serpent was noncommittal.
"And it's not certain whether your ship can even set sail properly. At least Anti-Entropy and Schicksal won't just watch you easily complete your plans."
The girl's small face was stern, looking as if she was ready to attack at a moment's notice.
Although such a move seemed childishly laughable to Gray Serpent, he still admired the girl's courage.
The qualification to attack a World Serpent executive was not something just anyone could possess.
"Since you don't agree, then just take it as an old man's ordinary rambling. The world to come will be even more dangerous, and the Honkai will no longer be the small skirmishes they are now."
"Bronya Zaychik, take care of yourself, and take care of the people around you, otherwise someone will be saddened by it."
As his voice fell, a sound came from the depths of the Eye of the Deep.
"It seems our Sovereign has returned."
"Goodbye, brave girl."
With that, Gray Serpent turned and left, unhesitatingly exposing his back to Bronya's line of fire.
This was a smart child; she would definitely not rashly fire at an old man like him.
As he expected, Bronya Zaychik had no intention of attacking. Her guardedness was merely due to the insecurity of being in an unfamiliar environment.
The girl watched Gray Serpent's departing figure, not choosing to follow.
She was waiting for a certain man to bring her sister back to the Real World, to mend the deepest scar in her heart.
"Seele... Sister Bronya is waiting for you here..."
...
"Is it fixed?"
Raven: "..."
The black dodo bird dared not speak, only fiddling with the device in her hand more vigorously.
"Is it fixed?"
"..."
The black-haired youth received no reply, only sensing more panic from the figure's back.
The Inner World Protagonist could bear it no longer!
He grabbed the ahoge on her head: "Raven! Either your ahoge or your island has to fly. How about I pick one for you?"
"..."
At this moment, the Inner World Protagonist was innately evil!
Between Ahoge-flying Raven and Exploding Island Raven, Raven had to choose one, otherwise it wouldn't be fair to the schemes she had used against him.
Raven forced a smile: "Um... can I choose neither?"
If the ahoge flies, she loses face. If the island blows up, she loses substance.
She, Raven, was a greedy woman. She wanted them all.
But...
"What do you think?"
The Inner World Protagonist, young Brian, stood up straight, casting a long shadow over Raven's face.
A mere black dodo bird wanted to bargain with him? Does she not know how to write the four words for 'making a life'?
Fuck them! Fuck them all until they fly!
"I'll give you three minutes. If you still can't solve the problem..."
Young Brian patted Raven's butt, carving the Honeysuckle Crest onto her. "Then I'll just have to solve you, the one who created the problem."
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Hand of God!
Double the feeling, double the pleasure!
Raven's eyes glazed over. She felt as if she had already journeyed to the Western Paradise to obtain the true scriptures, just one step away from achieving enlightenment.
But this step, no matter what, could not be taken. She could only gaze resentfully at this man with her now exceptionally charming eyes.
We're all adults, can't we just be more direct?
Getting her to this state, but not fucking her until she flew, was simply torture!
Bastard! Pervert! Scoundrel!
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