The concept of time is not important in the Sea of Quanta, but Bubble Universes still have night and day.
How magical, even without the light of a star~
The dark curtain gradually fell. The surface of the sea, under the moonlight, danced with the stars, twinkling and shimmering.
Seele's snow-white, delicate feet stepped on the fine sand. The seawater, like worshiping subjects, rushed onto the beach again and again, tirelessly kissing Seele's ankles.
The tide carried away the sand, leaving behind only Seele's infinite beauty.
Ryn didn't know how to describe this scene, but if he could, please let him be the tide!
"Big brother Ryn, come and chase Seele~" Seele ran with her hands behind her back, hopping and skipping.
"The big bad ghost is coming~" Ryn pounced like a fierce tiger, chasing after Seele.
The world was as quiet as the vast universe, but the endless laughter of the two by the sea echoed for a long time in the Bubble Universe.
"Ouch~"
Seele, not paying attention, bumped into a large quantum crab (Shadow of the Deep) hiding in the sand and fell to the ground.
Ryn quickly helped Seele up and brushed the sand off her.
"Are you okay?"
"Seele is fine... the sand is soft, it's just my foot hurts a little from bumping into it..."
Tears welled up in Seele's eyes. Stubbing your toe really, really hurts.
"Let me rub it for you, hoo~" Ryn took Seele's small foot, blowing on it while gently rubbing it.
"Mmm..." Seele waved her hands in embarrassment. "N-no... you don't have to, this is so embarrassing... Seele's feet are dirty..."
"Not at all, Seele's feet are fragrant and soft, not dirty at all~
Seele: 0x0
"Gurgle gurgle~" The quantum crab grumbled as it crawled out from under the sand, preparing to find another spot to lie in.
"It's so big, we've got a late-night snack."
Ryn picked up the quantum crab by its leg. It was as big as Bronya, enough for him and Seele to eat.
"Gurgle gurgle!!" Hearing that it was going to be eaten, the big crab began to struggle violently.
*Smack*—
Ryn slapped it quiet. A piece of food shouldn't cause so much trouble. Isn't it better to be eaten obediently?
"Uh, big brother Ryn, is this okay..." Seele looked at the quantum crab cautiously. Although it looked a bit strange, it was still a living creature, and Seele felt a little reluctant.
"It's fine, look, it's not resisting us eating it anymore, so it must want us to eat it."
After saying that, under Seele's wide-eyed gaze, Ryn slapped the quantum crab a few more times. The Shadow of the Deep's legs twitched a couple of times and then stopped moving completely.
"See, it really didn't refuse to let us eat it!"
"Uh... Big brother Ryn, whatever makes you happy."
"How do you want to eat it, Seele? Steamed or... never mind, we don't have any seasoning or tools, let's just grill it!"
After some discussion, Seele raised her large scythe, chopped down a few trees, and built a small bonfire. Ryn used his authority to compress the air, then snapped his fingers, and a fire started.
The two of them hung the quantum crab over the bonfire and started grilling it.
They sat by the fire, chatting leisurely.
A rich, savory aroma filled the air, and soon, the quantum crab was cooked. Ryn carefully took the crab down and placed it in front of them.
He lifted the crab's shell, and a golden light shot out from within, accompanied by the unique fragrance of seafood.
"Wow, a golden legendary." "It smells so good~
Ryn broke off a crab claw, squeezed it hard to crack the shell, and revealed the crab meat inside completely.
"Here, Seele, be careful, it's hot."
"Thank you, big brother Ryn!"
Seele took the crab claw from Ryn and took a small bite.
"Ouch, so hot—"
Seele opened her mouth and blew hard, fanning it with her hand.
"You little dummy... Ouch, it really is hot."
Ryn laughed and took a bite himself, only to get burned too.
The two of them leaned against each other, shoulder to shoulder, blowing on their mouths to cool them down.
"Big brother Ryn is a dummy too!" "Yes, yes, we're both dummies~
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Seele and Ryn leaned against each other, sitting under a tree and watching the shimmering sea.
The sky was getting brighter, and on the other side of the sea, the sun was gradually rising.
"Big brother Ryn, what time was it in the real world when you came in..."
"Let me think, I think it was October 17th..."
"The 17th! Then today is the 18th."
Seele's face lit up, and she hugged Ryn's arm.
"Big brother Ryn, today is Seele's birthday~"
"Birthday... Crap, I didn't prepare anything! I'll make it up to Seele next time!"
In response to Ryn's words, Seele shook her head and said with a determined look in her eyes.
"No, no, having big brother Ryn here with Seele is enough! Big brother Ryn is the best gift!"
Ryn held Seele by the waist, lifted her up, and spun her around.
"Then I'll spend the whole day playing with Seele today!"
Seele waved her hands happily.
"Yay! Seele likes big brother Ryn the most!"
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Meanwhile, in the real world, Bronya was knocking on Ryn's door with various large and small gift boxes.
"Ryn, are you there? I want to ask you to bring something to Seele. Ryn?!"
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Ryn covered the entire Bubble Universe with a pseudo-black hole. Under the influence of the black hole, Ryn infinitely stretched today's time.
The world in motion is infinitely beautiful, but when time stops, everything exudes a unique and eternal aura.
The bird suspended in the sky, the fish frozen with its bloody maw open as it lunges for its prey, and the sound of the waves, brought to an abrupt halt.
"We observe the world in motion at all times. But what about when the world stops? Because Seele is one of a kind, I'm giving Seele a gift that only I can give, a gift that belongs only to Seele—a world where time stands still!"
Listening to Ryn's words, Seele covered her mouth in disbelief, tears streaming down her face. This was the best birthday present she had ever received. At this moment, Seele felt like the happiest girl in the world.
Ryn knelt on one knee before Seele and held out his hand.
"So, Seeles, are you willing to witness the wonders of all things at this moment with me?"
The wills of White Seele and Dark Seele resonated at this moment, and they took Ryn's hand together.
"Okay..." (mixed voice of Dark and White Seele)
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In the end, Bronya, who couldn't find Ryn all day, sat alone and forlorn on a bench in the academy. The many gifts she had prepared for Seele were neatly arranged beside her, and on the ground were many empty wine bottles...
The moonlight shone on Bronya's face, revealing two clear tear stains, looking rather desolate.
"*Hic*~ Ryn, where are you... Today is Seele's birthday... *hic*~ Wuwuwu—"
(Students, please answer: What is the purpose of describing Bronya at this moment?)