Besides Bronya and Fu Hua, Anti-Entropy also sent two personnel into the Sea of Quanta this time.
Welt and... Wendy.
Bronya had no objection to the former's arrangement; on the contrary, she felt reassured. After all, Welt had always left a good impression on her; he was reliable and reassuring.
But... the latter made Bronya a little uneasy. She raised her eyebrows.
"Wendy's going too?!"
The Sea of Quanta was simply a dangerous place. She had gone in to save Seele.
But she absolutely didn't want Wendy, whom she considered another sister, to follow her into that dangerous place.
Although her mind was simple, Wendy was also quite clever. Noticing Bronya's worry, she placed her hands on her hips and pouted slightly in dissatisfaction.
"Don't underestimate me, Sister Bronya. I'm already capable of... I'm now strong enough to harness the power of the Desire Gem.
With me now, even against Bronya-neesan, I wouldn't lose!"
Her words revealed something about herself.
During the New Zealand hijacking incident, using the power of the Herrscher of Reason, Bronya had demonstrated immense strength.
However, she had already begun to gain initial control of the Desire Gem... and had integrated it into the Wind Scroll.
Under these circumstances, simply saying she wouldn't lose, not anything else, was simply a way of saving Bronya's face.
Coming up with another excuse, Wendy grinned.
"Besides, I'm also looking forward to seeing what Seele is like."
When chatting online, Bronya often mentioned Seele.
Sometimes, she'd even say she looked a lot like her.
Over time, Wendy naturally became interested in the girl Bronya mentioned. Seele, who was very similar to her, became very interesting.
Of course, there were many other reasons for her to go along this time.
Because she had only just begun to master the power of wind, she needed a high-intensity battle to familiarize herself further with mastery of the power and combat.
Einstein could have arranged for other assistance in this regard, but after learning that the Quantum World was a very dangerous place, she was very worried about Bronya going into that kind of thing.
So, worried about Bronya's safety, she wanted to protect her.
This was probably a big reason why Wendy came along.
Bronya was naturally unaware of this.
Since she already had so many reasons for Wendy's coming along, she naturally had no objections.
After nearly a day of resupply at the Anti-Entropy base...
The next morning...
Fu Hua, Bronya, and Wendy... The team, led by Einstein and her logistics team, headed to The Deep, home to the Eye of the Deep, a super-large quantum instrument. Welt, the fourth member of the exploration team, had already arrived there. He explained that he was going into the Sea of Quanta to scout out the area for those who would come later.
The Deep, where the Eye of the Deep is located, is, as its name suggests, an underwater city. Lying at the window of the diving instrument, Wendy gazed at the vast complex of buildings shrouded in bubbles, her eyes twinkling with stars.
"How magnificent, Sister Bronya!"
The wind yearns for freedom, and so did Wendy.
However, as the Herrscher of Wind, Wendy's first half of life was anything but free. As a Valkyrie of Schicksal, her gaze was fixed solely on the warm academy.
Upon being transferred to New Zealand, Wendy's memories were enriched. A pastoral feeling.
But before she could witness more of the scenery with her own eyes...
That experiment destroyed everything, imprisoning her in a cold laboratory and sanatorium.
Fortunately, she met her sister Bronya and the veterans of Anti-Entropy.
Thanks to their help, Wendy was able to break free from her shackles and achieve the freedom she longed for.
"Yes, it's truly beautiful." Gazing at the underwater scene, Bronya marveled at it but also felt a sense of melancholy.
It wasn't her first time seeing the underwater landscape.
However, the last time she saw it was the darkest day of Bronya's life...
Recalling her promise to see the sea together with Seele, Bronya sighed.
"If only Seele could see this too."
Wendy's cheeks puffed out, a hint of displeasure.
Seele on her left, Seele on her right...
Even she would feel jealous.
Even so, Wendy, who shared Seele's qualities, didn't show much of it. Instead, she smiled and softly soothed, "Aren't we going to rescue Seele? After that, I'm sure Seele will be able to see this too."
With a rumble, the submarine arrived at the Deep.
Bronya and the others also set foot on this forgotten land with a history stretching back tens of thousands of years.
This area had special water-proofing, allowing them to stay within even without diving gear.
The lively Wendy curiously bumped into things left and right.
Up ahead, Einstein, the guide, led the group to the heart of the ocean, where The Deep was located.
The road wasn't long, but the signs of fragmentation and erosion by time were everywhere.
Sigh. Time is merciless, yet everyone had arrived at the target of this operation: the ultra-large quantum bridge facility, The Deep.
Einstein had already found a way to open The Deep after exploring the ruins and documents there.
After taking certain steps...
The long-forgotten Eye of the Deep blossomed into its former glory.
"Bronya and the others are in your care, Class Monitor."
These were the last words Fu Hua heard Mei say before she stepped through the door.
Accompanied by a radiant light, the three-person team of Bronya, Fu Hua, and Wendy passed through the corridor of the Sea of Quanta and successfully entered the mysterious realm.
After their departure...
The only ones left were Einstein and Mei, who were observing for any signs.
They would meet Bronya and the others once they entered the Sea of Quanta.
But... waiting.
Mei suddenly asked.
"Dr. Einstein, have you invited any guests here?"
"Of course not."
This left Einstein somewhat baffled.
The Deep was undoubtedly a highly confidential item. Even among the Anti-Entropy leadership, only the deceased Cocolia, herself, Dr. Tesla, and the Alliance Leader knew about it.
Cocolia was already dead, and Dr. Tesla had matters to attend to at the base and couldn't possibly come. The Alliance Leader had already entered the Sea of Quanta.
How could anyone else possibly come, let alone a so-called guest?
After receiving her answer, Mei adjusted her glasses and sighed.
"Is that so..."
Helplessly, a flash of red lightning passed through her hair. She spoke regretfully.
"Then it seems that those who came weren't guests..."