I have no regrets about my 2D world!

As a top science genius, she fully understood how terrifying this ability was for humans.

If she were given this ability without any restrictions, she would be fully confident that human beings would no longer exist on Earth in a year.

"If we have to say what the limitation is, it's probably just that we're worried about not having enough energy.

After all, even the source of Honkai doesn't possess infinite energy, let alone the Herrscher."

If there were really no energy restrictions, I'm afraid all civilizations would not be able to overcome the constraints.

"Huh~ That's not bad, if there are restrictions, we can still target them."

Although it was not Mei's turn yet, she had already started simulating in her mind how to target the Herrscher.

Bai has already said that the collapse is a disaster against civilization, and they are also part of this civilization. If the people in front can't hold on, sooner or later it will be their turn.

"Don't worry too much, Mei. You're still a student. Just do what a student should do."

For Bai, if Mei was not too smart and Alicia was not a normal person, Bai would not have told them so much now. The world has not yet fallen to the point where minors need to go to the battlefield.

"Oh, Bai, you underestimate Mei." As if she didn't want to hear Bai's big talk, or for other reasons, Alicia came to Mei and spoke with a smile.

“Although Mei is still in high school, she has already learned all the knowledge required for college, and she seems to be studying quantum mechanics recently.

Am I right, Mei?"

"That's right, but I don't think I've told you these things yet. How did you know?"

"Hmm~ Mei and I have such a good relationship, so of course I have to pay more attention to her."

"Ellie..."

Looking at the enthusiastic Alicia, Mei felt a little headache.

She had learned a lot of information from Bai today, and she needed some time to sort it out to avoid missing any important information. However, Alicia seemed to have seen that she wanted to be alone, so she deliberately made these movements to prevent her from thinking.

In response, Alicia just smiled and didn't give any explanation.

Mei Yong usually spends enough time studying, and it is not good to just study without taking a rest.

Now that they have some precious rest time, Mei would feel guilty if she were to let her focus on studying.

She just interrupted Mei's thoughts, but she herself had no intention of resting.

"By the way, Abai, you said that Herrschers develop a dislike for humans from birth. So, are there any Herrschers who don't hate humans? Or is it possible to guide them so that they don't hate humans?"

"There are indeed Herrschers who don't hate humans, but it's very difficult to achieve that."

Bai naturally understood what Alicia meant. She simply wanted to make them better before the Herrscher started to destroy them.

If it is the law-givers in the post-civilization who have already possessed human nature, they can do this, but it is basically impossible for the pre-civilization.

The Herrschers of the previous civilization were all controlled by the Honkai consciousness. They had no so-called humanity and could only loyally complete the test of civilization.

"It doesn't matter. As long as there is such a situation, you can give it a try."

Alicia doesn't care whether it's difficult or not, she just wants to know if it's possible. As long as there's a glimmer of hope, she will try it.

After all... beautiful girls can do anything!

And...if she doesn't work out, isn't there another one?

Alicia looked at Bai with a smile, and colorful light flashed in her eyes.

It has been more than ten years, but she still hasn't seen through it at all.

Chapter 9: Xi'er's Negotiation

After a short rest, Alicia did not stay at home to try to get to know the guest Xier, but pulled Mei out on the pretext of preparing things for tomorrow.

But before leaving, he expressed his interest in Xier and hoped that they could become friends in the future.

Do you think it's just as simple as being friends?!

Bai was too embarrassed to talk about her.

"Okay, Xier, what have you decided now? Do you want to stay here or should I find a place for you?

Don't worry, as long as you don't want to, no one, including me, will bother you."

It's true that Seele is very cute, but he has already defeated Bronya. To ensure Seele's safety, he naturally has to do well in every aspect, otherwise it will be bad if Bronya doesn't admit it.

Even though Bronya denies it, it has no effect on him.

"Well, can you let me think about it for a moment?"

After witnessing a unique family farce, Xier's originally calm heart began to feel a little envious, and at the same time, she had some other thoughts.

"Of course, but it's best to think about it before tonight, otherwise it will affect your rest at night."

Rest doesn't matter. For them, not resting for a few days won't have much impact.

Bai was just worried that when Alicia came back at night and saw that Xier had not made a decision, she would have some unnecessary thoughts, such as the two of them sleeping together and having a good chat.

If Seele accidentally let something slip while chatting with Bronya in the future and Bronya knew about this, she would probably ride on the will-o'-the-wisp and run to Paradise to ask for an explanation.

"Okay, thank you very much."

Xier replied gratefully. Seeing that Bai was busy with other things, she closed her eyes and communicated with her other self.

'Other me, what do you think I should do?'

"Huh? Do you still want to stay here? Have you forgotten his attitude just now? He was eager to let you go."

"But it's normal to have such an attitude when they first met, right? You saw what happened just now, didn't you? They seemed to have a really good relationship, which was really enviable."

'So you want to join them?'

'No, no, I don't have that idea.

I just think that if we go out to live alone, Mr. Bai will need to find us a place, and the place may not be suitable, so..."

'So you just don't want to be alone?'

'that...'

"Okay, you can stay here if you want, but let me go out and talk to him."

"Really, my other self?"

'Stop talking nonsense!'

Following an inner reprimand, Xier opened her eyes again, but the difference from before was that her gem-like eyes had turned scarlet.

And along with it, Xier's originally well-behaved sitting posture also changed.

At this time, Xier leaned back on the sofa, crossed her legs and looked at Bai with a contemptuous attitude.

Bai Ye, who noticed Xier's change, raised his head at this moment.

"Another Seele?"

"You do know that I exist."

Xi'er showed an expected expression and then waved her hand.

"But never mind. I don't care how you knew it, and I don't care. Now let's talk about this little fool."

"Sure, talk however you want." Bai looked at her with interest.

"Tsk, that look of yours is really annoying.

Forget it, you said before that you had a deal with Onee-sama, so I guess that deal must have included a promise to keep the little fool safe, right?

"...That's right." Bai nodded gently, the corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously.

He had promised Bronya that he would guarantee Seele's safety, but he never said it was included in the deal.

"With the strength you possessed in rescuing that little fool from the Quantum Sea and bringing him to where he is today, you're actually able to peacefully make a deal with Onee-sama... Let me guess, is there someone above you restricting you?"

On top of him?

Bai's expression was slightly odd.

He didn't know if there was anyone above him, but there was definitely someone 'above' him.

"There is indeed someone above me."

Xier smiled slightly, thinking that Bai's strange expression was because she had exposed the truth.

"Normally, most people would feel more at ease with this kind of guarantee, but this little fool is different. She's really too stupid, so I want to get an extra insurance policy."

"how do you want to do it?"

Seeing Bai's "surrender", Xier smiled even more happily.

"Sign a contract, or as it's more anciently called, a deed.

A contract that restrains you from attacking the little fool.

Since you already have a trading restriction, you shouldn't mind signing this unnecessary contract, right?"

"Contract...are you sure?" Bai narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Are you afraid?"

Bai suddenly laughed, then took out a blank piece of parchment and a pen to write on it.

"You come up with it."

As far as Bai could remember, it had been a long time since he last signed a contract, but he had never stopped studying it.

While waiting for the establishment of Gensokyo, he learned various scripts, ancient, modern, human, demonic, and other races, etc., to ensure that each one would be effective in the contract.

Even if he didn't play any word games on the contract, he only needed to add a few strokes or draw a symbol that seemed strange to others to change the meaning of the entire contract.

He originally thought that he would not use this thing for a long time, but he didn't expect it to come in handy here.

He could understand that Xier was very worried about her, but that was no reason for Xier to be so arrogant in front of him.

Threats, provocations, and now even trying to use other means to restrict him. It would be unacceptable if we don't teach him a lesson.

He had promised Bronya to guarantee Seele's safety, but he had not promised to guarantee this 'Seele'.

Looking at the parchment and pen handed to her by Bai, Xier picked them up with great interest. After carefully checking to make sure there was nothing hidden, she began to write down her request on it.

He wrote a few sparse lines, and the moment he put down the pen, he shuddered all over. Then he stared at the parchment carefully, as if trying to see if he had been affected by it just now.

After staring and checking for several minutes to make sure there were no loopholes, Xier handed the parchment to Bai, wanting to see if he was satisfied with the conditions.

However, as soon as Bai Gang took it, he signed a word on the contract without even looking at it: Bai.

Then the contract disappeared, and an inexplicable connection appeared between the two. Bai looked up at Xier, and a smile appeared in his eyes.

Xier instantly had a bad feeling.

"What are you looking at?! Since you signed the contract, you should abide by it! As long as you follow the contract, I won't bother with her!"

"We really need to follow it." Bai chuckled and leaned back on the sofa.

"I'm a little tired from chatting with you just now, so... come over and give me a shoulder massage."

"Huh?! You're talking to me? You didn't think...huh?"

Seeing Bai's frivolous appearance, Xi'er was about to teach Bai a lesson and make him more self-aware, but she found that her body began to move uncontrollably.

Then he slowly walked behind Bai.

Seeing her hand resting on Bai's shoulder, 'Xi'er's' eyes became confused.

Chapter 10: Dangerous at Night

"The force is a little weak, try harder.

Left hand slightly to the right, yes, that's it."

Feeling the soft little hands kneading his shoulders, Bai felt as if all the unhappiness just now was released, and he felt extremely comfortable.

"What did you do to me?!" After a brief moment of confusion, Xier realized that the current request for payment was absolutely in vain.

But when she thought about it carefully, the contract was written by her own hand. Bai only wrote her name and didn't add anything else. How did it become like this!

"Don't worry, I'm just teaching you a lesson. This effect is only for you. It won't work on Xi'er."

"What do you mean?" Xier frowned slightly.