Ignoring the father-son dispute happening elsewhere, Bronya completed her first trial.
However, she didn't expect to encounter Seele, the person she had been longing for, during the first trial.
But when the trial ended, she was forced to part with Seele once again.
This only strengthened Bronya's resolve to become the Herrscher of Reason.
Only by becoming the Herrscher of Reason could she take Seele away from this place, away from the dark Sea of Quanta.
Bronya's decisiveness in passing the first trial greatly pleased Welt Yang, who was in the form of a child.
As expected of someone he had chosen. He had never been wrong about people.
"Now, Bronya, prepare for the second trial. It won't take long. There are only three trials in total."
"Bring it on. Bronya isn't afraid of any challenge. For Seele and for everyone, Bronya must become stronger."
Meanwhile, Seele, who had no role in this scene, found herself in a bubble universe.
There, she met Sakura, who was touring with her younger sister.
Under Sakura's guidance, Seele gained a deep understanding of the Previous Era and the horrors of the Honkai.
Chang Yuan: This damn script, whoever wants to act it out can go ahead! If it all falls apart, so be it!
At that moment, the bubble universe shattered, and Seele saw two people fighting under a giant tree.
"Huh?"
Tilting her head, Seele looked at Kevin and Su with confusion.
Noticing someone had arrived, Kevin immediately kicked Su away.
He quickly straightened up and turned his back to Seele, as if nothing had happened.
"You've arrived, favored child of the Sea of Quanta."
"Uh, big brother, weren't you two just—"
"Ahem! Did you know that in the Previous Era, humanity fought tooth and nail for even a sliver of hope?
My comrades fell one after another in battle. That's why I swore that no matter the cost, humanity would overcome the Honkai."
Before Seele could finish her sentence, Kevin coughed loudly to cut her off.
He silently prayed that Mei wouldn't find out about this.
Compared to Chang Yuan, who was somewhat lax about the script, Mei was even stricter. Kevin was genuinely afraid of her finding out.
"Seele, stay away from this man. He's not only strong but also seems to have something wrong with his head."
"Other me, don't say that. Maybe he's just a little confused right now."
Hearing her other self criticize Kevin, Seele couldn't help but defend him.
Hearing this, "Seele" became annoyed.
"You're too naive. Some people who seem kind on the outside might be more evil than demons!"
"But I don't think this big brother is a bad person."
"...Ugh, fine, do whatever you want. I'm done with you."
"Seele" was defeated by Seele's innocence and decided to let it go for now.
After finishing her conversation with her other self, Seele turned back to Kevin.
"So, big brother, what are you doing here?"
"...You're special. I've been sealed in the Sea of Quanta and can't leave. I need your help. If you agree, I'll take you out of the Sea of Quanta when the time comes."
"Can... can I think about it?"
"Of course. I'm not forcing you."
Kevin nodded coldly, then turned his gaze back to Su.
However, when he saw Su's lips moving, Kevin shuddered.
Su was mouthing: I'll tell Mei you're not following the script. You're dead.
Gulp~
Kevin swallowed hard, realizing he'd need to find a place to hide once he got out of the Sea of Quanta.
"Okay, big brother, I agree. But what do you want me to do?"
"...Restrain the new Herrscher of Reason. Once I defeat the previous Herrscher of Reason and take her core, I can open a portal out of the Sea of Quanta and take you with me."
"Alright, I'll do my best."
Although Seele believed Bronya would definitely take her out, the long years of darkness had made her unwilling to wait any longer.
Meanwhile, Bronya's trials were nearing their end. After the final trial, Bronya emerged victorious.
Having successfully passed all the trials, Welt Yang handed over the Core of Reason to her.
At that moment, Kevin felt the barrier trapping him weaken. He knew it was time to act.
He immediately rushed toward the barrier and began smashing it with his fists.
Meanwhile, Seele was sent by Kevin to temporarily restrain the new Herrscher of Reason.
Welt Yang also sensed that the barrier he had set up was being breached.
"Bad news! Bronya, get out of here now and close the Eye of the Deep! We can't let that man escape!"
After saying this, Welt Yang rushed to the site where the barrier was being destroyed.
Bronya, still processing what was happening, shook her head and prepared to find Seele and take her away.
"Onee-chan, are you looking for me?"
After searching for a while, a slightly eerie voice called out from behind Bronya.
Hearing the voice, Bronya turned around and saw the person she had been longing for.
"Seele, it's really you. Now that I've found you, let's leave together."
"Sorry, Onee-chan, but for now, let me stop you for a while, okay?"
"Why?"
Bronya looked at Seele in confusion. Why would Seele stop her when they could leave together now?
But instead of an answer, Bronya was met with an attack from Seele.
Facing Seele, Bronya couldn't bring herself to fight back and could only dodge repeatedly.
As time passed, Bronya suddenly heard a voice.
"Bronya, run! That man is coming your way! You're no match for him!"
But it was too late.
The white-haired man had already appeared before Bronya.
"Bronya Zaychik, the new Herrscher of Reason. Will you join World Serpent?"
"Bronya will never join your organization. Bronya is a student of St. Freya Academy and will always remain one."
Kevin wasn't surprised by this answer.