"In that case, hand over your Core of Reason and help me escape."
With that, Kevin's expression turned cold.
Bronya knew a fight was inevitable, so she summoned Project Bunny and prepared to face Kevin.
Some random white-haired guy? She'd take him down with one punch.
Ten seconds later...
"You're strong for a Herrscher, but this is as far as you go."
With that, Kevin prepared to forcibly extract Bronya's Core of Reason.
However, at that moment, Gray Serpent completed its part of the script and tossed the Gem of Desire to Kevin.
Seeing this, Kevin decided not to take Bronya's core.
He grabbed the Gem of Desire and rushed out of the Sea of Quanta.
His top priority was finding a place to hide. He wasn't about to face Mei's "last supper"!
Watching Kevin leave, Bronya let out a heavy sigh.
She had thought Herrschers were the strongest beings in the world.
But this guy was even more terrifying. Who the hell was he? Even Schicksal didn't have anyone this strong!
Getting beaten up right after becoming a Herrscher left Bronya feeling conflicted.
"Sorry, Onee-chan. I... I only helped him because he said he could take me out. I'm sorry. I just wanted to leave so badly."
"...It's okay, Seele. Bronya doesn't blame you. Bronya only regrets not being able to stop that experiment, leaving you in the darkness for so long."
Bronya took Seele's hand and shook her head gently.
She never blamed Seele. She only blamed herself for being powerless back then.
"Time is running out, Bronya. You need to leave now, or the Eye of the Deep will close. You've lost too much power, and without Honkai energy in the Sea of Quanta, you won't be able to replenish it. Who knows when you'll get another chance to leave?"
"Understood, Mr. Welt. I'll leave now."
Despite having lost most of her power after being beaten up, Bronya could still use Project Bunny.
Transforming Project Bunny into a motorcycle, Bronya took Seele and sped off.
However, as the Eye of the Deep became unstable, quantum monsters began appearing along the way.
Gradually, Bronya's remaining Honkai energy was depleted.
When they were still some distance from the exit, Bronya had completely exhausted her Honkai energy.
But she didn't give up. She grabbed Seele's hand and began running desperately.
Behind them, dark tentacles reached out, trying to grab them.
Dodging one attack after another, Bronya saw the exit within reach. But at that moment, exhaustion overwhelmed her, and she stumbled.
The tentacles seized the opportunity and grabbed Bronya, trying to pull Seele in as well.
Seeing the situation, Bronya made a decision.
"Seele, run! Don't look back! Bronya will find a way to return. I'll take you to see the ocean. That's our promise."
Drawing a small knife, Bronya let go of Seele's hand and cut the tentacle holding her.
"Onee-chan!"
"Run, you idiot! If you don't hurry, your Onee-chan's sacrifice will be in vain!"
Seeing her words had no effect, "Seele" forcibly took control of the body and led Seele away.
The gate closed, and Seele collapsed to the ground.
"Onee-chan..."
"Idiot, it's time to go. She has the power of a Herrscher. She'll find a way out eventually. It's just a matter of time."
"Please, other me. I want to save Onee-chan. Please."
"I'm not going back. I finally have a chance to see the light again. Why would I want to go back to that place?"
Without hesitation, "Seele" refused.
She never wanted to go back to that place. What if she got trapped there for years again?
But Seele wasn't disheartened. She began punching the barrier of the Sea of Quanta.
One punch, two punches—each strike was forceful, even drawing blood.
"Idiot, stop hurting yourself!"
"I have to save Onee-chan. That's our promise. Onee-chan fell into the Sea of Quanta for us. How can I abandon her? Please, other me, save our Onee-chan!"
Seele's final words were almost a scream. With her last punch, she struck the barrier with all her might.
In an instant, the already fragile barrier shattered.
A sense of falling overwhelmed them.
"Please, other me, save our Onee-chan!"
"..."
Seeing Seele like this, "Seele" fell silent.
Finally, she let out a soft, indulgent smile. "Fine, fine. You're impossible. Let's go save our Onee-chan!"
In an instant, Seele's blue dress turned a vivid red, and a red eye appeared on her scythe.
As they fell rapidly, "Seele" saw Bronya being dragged down by countless tentacles.
Swinging her scythe, "Seele" cleanly severed the tentacles and caught Bronya in one arm.
Step by step, she cut through the remaining tentacles and escaped.
Finally, they emerged from the Sea of Quanta and arrived at the Eye of the Deep base.
"Onee-chan, this time I saved you. Remember to thank me."
With that, "Seele's" red attire faded back to blue.
Seeing Bronya still unconscious, Seele carried her on her back and wandered around the unfamiliar base.
Meanwhile, Theresa's group had also resolved their issues, and Rozaliya had rescued Liliya.
"Seele! It's Seele! Bronya onee-chan succeeded!"
"It's you, Liliya. Bronya onee-chan is exhausted. Do you know where we can rest?"
"Oh, oh! Follow us, Seele. I know this place well."
Rozaliya excitedly raised her hand, as she was planning to take Liliya to rest anyway.
The group walked together and found a resting area. Seele laid Bronya on the bed and quietly watched over her.
Until night fell...
"Seele, Bronya did it. Bronya saved you."
In the Eye of the Deep base, Bronya held Seele's hand as they walked, telling her about everything that had happened recently.