Do you think this world is serious?

Perhaps knowing he couldn't refute it, Kevin chose to remain silent.

Chen Xiuming could sense a strong threat from Kevin. With his current strength, he obviously couldn't defeat Kevin, but he could easily escape unscathed.

Correspondingly, Kevin could also feel a considerable threat, but most of it did not come from Chen Xiuming, but from the empty space around Chen Xiuming.

Although he couldn't see anything amiss, Kevin knew that there was definitely an unknown entity there, and that it harbored considerable hostility towards him.

Just as Kevin had guessed, Kiana of the End was standing beside Chen Xiuming, her calm, still eyes fixed on him. If Kevin showed any sign of attacking Chen Xiuming, she would immediately take action to suppress him.

Kevin is strong, but he is still not enough to stand up to Kiana in the End.

"...I have been sinking in this sea for 1500 years."

Seemingly wanting to gain Chen Xiuming's trust, or perhaps to lessen Chen Xiuming's hostility, Kevin began to speak, his tone heavy and low.

"In these 1500 years, the Honkai has been rampant, and I can only be trapped in the memories of the past, powerless to do anything about it."

"And now, the time has come for me—the snake—to return."

"Whether you or they accept it or not, I will fulfill the duties I am obligated to perform!"

Kevin lowered his eyelids, and the "Black Mist" unique to the Sea of ​​Quanta surged out, obscuring his figure. It spread and wriggled in the air, like an invisible monster.

In contrast, the energy in the space continuously gathered and surged into his palm, transforming into a green gemstone.

—That is the desire for gems.

Kevin was poised and ready to forcefully break through Chen Xiuming's obstruction and head to the [Original World].

However, Chen Xiuming's next words caused his long-brewing emotions to suddenly freeze, giving him a strange feeling of being forcibly "stopped."

"I have no intention of stopping you."

"..."

Kevin remained silent, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't find the words.

"The reason I'm stopping you here is mainly to prevent you from meeting Bronya and the others."

Chen Xiuming looked in the direction Bronya and Seele had left and continued to explain, "Unlike me, Bronya will most likely not believe you. No matter what you say, she will attack you."

"..."

Kevin remained silent.

Even if you don't want to believe it, the facts will most likely develop as Chen Xiuming said.

Although he had only had brief contact with him before, he knew that the Herrscher of Reason and his successor were both quite stubborn and would not easily believe what others said, much less waver in their own beliefs.

"To prevent you from fighting, I'll stay here and hold you off for a while."

Chen Xiuming waved his hand, "This is not the place for idle chatter—we can chat slowly after we return to the [Original World], if there's a chance."

Kevin frowned slightly, a rare hint of doubt appearing in his eyes.

"Who exactly are you?"

"My name is Chen Xiuming, and I come from the depths of the Sea of ​​Quanta."

Chen Xiuming smiled mysteriously, and his answer was vague, which made Kevin's doubts even more intense.

Knowing that he would hardly get a definite answer even if he pressed for details, Kevin didn't waste any more time asking and instead quietly watched Chen Xiuming leave.

It wasn't until long after Chen Xiuming's figure disappeared from sight that Kevin activated the Desire Gem in his hand, using its power to return to the [Original World]. However, he deliberately avoided Chen Xiuming and the others, heading to the Sahara Desert in the [Original World].

……

On the other hand, Chen Xiuming possesses Sirin's Herrscher core and the Miracle Stone originating from the magical girl world bubble, making it easy for him to travel from the shallow space of the Quantum Sea to the [Original World].

As Chen Xiuming took that crucial step, the surrounding scenery suddenly changed, transforming from a dark and oppressive shallow space into a bright and dreamlike underwater world.

—This is the Eye of the Abyss in Abyss City.

Bronya entered the Sea of ​​Quanta from here, and naturally, she will appear here again after leaving the Sea of ​​Quanta.

Chen Xiuming arrived in the [Original World] using Bronya's "coordinates," so it's only natural that he would appear here.

However, Bronya and Seele were nowhere to be seen, indicating they had likely been gone for some time.

Although Bronya and Seele were not seen, there was a girl with light blue curly hair.

“Hello, I am Liesel Albert Einstein, you can just call me Einstein—you must be the ‘Chen Xiuming’ that Bronya and Seele mentioned, right?”

Similar to his light blue, naturally curly hair, Einstein had dark blue eyes and a round face like a doll.

If it weren't for her somewhat sloppy and terrible hairstyle, she might have been a stunning beauty.

While Chen Xiuming was sizing her up, she was also observing him.

"Hello, how are Bronya and Seele doing now?"

Seele is safe and sound, but Bronya has fallen into a coma.

"coma?"

Chen Xiuming was puzzled.

Bronya didn't fight Kevin, and her "driver's license" wasn't revoked. She shouldn't have been injured when she left the shallow space, so why did she still fall into a coma?

Einstein seemed to see Chen Xiuming's confusion, and while gesturing for Chen Xiuming to follow him, he explained: "Although Bronya has fused with the core of the Herrscher of Reason, her body is still unable to withstand the core's erosion."

When her body reached its limit, Bronya's body forcibly expelled the core, which caused her to fall into a coma.

However, the situation is not serious. She just needs to rest well and her body will return to normal.

"I see……"

Chen Xiuming nodded in realization, and at the same time, through his subtle communication with Janna, he confirmed that Einstein was leading him to Seele's location.

Because Abyss City lacked adequate medical facilities, Bronya was not stationed there but was instead transferred to the nearby Salt Lake Base.

Seele stayed in Abyss City and did not go to Salt Lake Base with Chen Xiuming because she was waiting for him to arrive in the [Original World].

270

Chapter 270 Target: Sky City.

When Einstein brought Chen Xiuming to find Xier, Xier was sitting on the edge of Haiyuan City, her legs dangling in the air, seemingly chatting with someone.

Hearing footsteps behind her, she knew it was Einstein and Chen Xiuming.

"Brother Xiuming, you're here~"

Xi'er turned to look at Chen Xiuming and smiled sweetly.

Chen Xiuming whispered his thanks to Einstein, then walked towards Xier.

Einstein waved his hand silently, not wanting to stay and interfere with Xi'er and Chen Xiuming's conversation.

Are you sitting here all by yourself?

Chen Xiuming sat down next to Xi'er and asked what seemed like a pointless question.

In response, Xi'er moved closer to Chen Xiuming and replied with a smile, "No—the other one has always been by my side."

"guessed."

Chen Xiuming nodded, reached out and held Xi'er's hair, stroking it gently.

Seele squinted her eyes, seemingly enjoying herself immensely.

In her ear, a voice that only she could hear was filled with disappointment and frustration, urging her to be bold and not to hesitate.

Although what "the other woman" said made a lot of sense, she still selectively ignored "the other woman".

"The other woman" then told her not to hesitate, but when they were talking alone just now, it was "the other woman" who hesitated.

No matter how much Xi'er tried to persuade her, "the other her" was unwilling to temporarily take over her body and confide her feelings to Chen Xiuming.

Compared to Seele, the other me is more like a coward.

Seele's inner monologue was overheard by "the other her," causing a multiplied blow that left "the other her" in a state of impotent rage.

Hearing the annoyed voice echoing in her ears, Seele couldn't help but chuckle, a happy smile spreading across her face.

"what happened?"

Chen Xiuming's words reached her ears, causing Xi'er to gather her thoughts slightly.

"Seele thought of something happy—it all feels like a dream."

As she spoke, Xi'er leaned closer to Chen Xiuming and rested her head on his shoulder.

Chen Xiuming hesitated for a second, then moved his right hand, which had been stroking Xi'er's head, to her waist and embraced her affectionately.

Xi'er took a deep breath, as if she were smelling Chen Xiuming's scent.

The aura contained the unique allure of the Miracle Stone, like catnip to a cat's eyes, making the magical girl unable to resist.

Even a proper and qualified magical girl cannot resist this temptation.

"Is Brother Xiuming going to stay with Xier for a while?"

Xi'er squinted her eyes as if enjoying herself, while asking Chen Xiuming with a mixture of doubt and anticipation.

Chen Xiuming pondered for a few seconds and replied, "No, I plan to travel around the world. After all, this is my first time in the [Original World]."

"Well……"

Xi'er furrowed her brows slightly, looking somewhat disappointed and dejected. "Alright then. When does Brother Xiuming plan to leave?"

"We'll be ready to leave in a little while."

Chen Xiuming's goal was very clear: he planned to go to Tianqiong City to find Kiana.

Since Kiana's current condition is unknown, it's best to head to Sky City as soon as possible.

"Brother Xiuming, aren't you going to wait for Sister Bronya to wake up?"

“Bronya is safe here, and she might be unconscious for several days before she wakes up.”

"Then... Brother Xiuming, please be careful on the road."

Instead of trying to persuade Chen Xiuming, Xi'er took the initiative to tell him her future plans.

Although she wasn't very familiar with the current situation in the [Original World], after learning that Bronya had joined "Anti-Entropy", she decided to join Anti-Entropy as well.