AQK 151-160 (Patreon)

Chapter 151: You Know Too Much

Most of Einstein's knowledge of the Eye of the Deep came from the now-deceased Cocolia.So... where did Cocolia's knowledge of the Eye of the Deep come from?Ruins? Of course not.The one who aided Cocolia and served as her backer was none other than the one hidden in the shadows—the World Serpent.To rescue the trapped Lord, the Serpent aided Cocolia and devised a series of plans, hoping to achieve its goal and rescue the Lord.But things didn't go as planned.

Just as Raven hadn't anticipated the sudden disappearance of her island, Gray Serpent hadn't anticipated the sudden death of Cocolia, whom he had so strongly supported.

This resulted in his already prepared plan being aborted before it could even be implemented.This is the truest example of return to zero.Even without his usual emotions, Gray Serpent was furious.But even if he was angry, he still had to do his job, and his master still had to be saved.So Gray Serpent could only painstakingly search for his next target and rearrange his plans.But before he could find his target, something unexpected happened.World Serpent's publicly visible business, Heliopolis Life Sciences, was almost ripped off, nearly all his assets stolen.Luckily, he used his mechanical cunning to his advantage and managed to get everything back. Otherwise, if his assets had been thrown away, World Serpent's years of hard work would have been in vain.

After finishing all this, Gray Serpent discovered that the conservative faction of Anti-Entropy was researching the Sea of Quanta.

Now, having learned from Anti-Entropy's internal personnel and World Serpent's surveillance that Einstein and her companions had arrived at the Eye of the Deep, Gray Serpent naturally wanted to come and check out the situation.But, unfortunately, from the moment he entered The Deep, or even before he ventured further, his presence had already been exposed to Mei's constant magnetic field detection.As Einstein looked around in confusion at the information Mei had revealed... "Those who hide their heads and reveal their tails are not popular."Mei snorted coldly:"Since... now that you're here, stop hiding!"A flash of crimson lightning surged from her body, striking in a certain direction.Gray Serpent who had just arrived and confused by Mei's words, was suddenly forced out by this attack.Although he dodged it, the lightning's speed ultimately made it impossible to avoid completely.

Some of the crimson lightning struck the figure, sending it fleeing in disarray, its body emitting scorched black smoke."...amazingly alert!"Gray Serpent, dressed in black and wearing a pale, hideous metal skull mask, exclaimed hoarsely, recognizing Mei at a glance. The identity was clear as day, although somewhat surprising. 

"So you're the daughter of Raiden Ryoma? It seems you can wield the power of the Gem of Conquest."

The World Serpent's infiltration of St. Freya's Academy wasn't very successful.Of course, they had no intention of infiltrating.After all, that place was Otto's territory, and there wasn't anything worth worrying about there. Mei possessed the Gem of Conquest and was used as a target for Cocolia's experiments, so she was naturally originally a target... but... not quite as suitable compared to the other Gems.

Gray Serpent's original target was the Gem of Desire, but Cocolia's sudden death and the subsequent attack from Anti-Entropy... this unexpected moves completely messed up his plans.

"Gray Serpent of the World Serpent?" Einstein recognized Gray Serpent instantly.

It wasn't in some other way, but because he had appeared in a previous video.She stared at Gray Serpent sternly, wary but not overly fearful, and asked. "What are you doing here?"If it were just her, even with a few gadgets, Einstein would be considered a weakling.But Mei, beside her, was a fully formed, even enhanced Herrscher of Thunder.

There was someone squatting beside her. A powerful thug, Einstein showed no fear of the unpredictable Gray Serpent.Gray Serpent fell silent, his voice growing deeper and more solemn."...I'm curious how you knew my identity.""But I'm sure you won't tell me."As he addressed Einstein's question, his hoarse, mechanical voice held a hint of deadness."As for what I'm here for?"As his voice suddenly rose and then fell, Gray Serpent said calmly."That's up to you."As long as it didn't affect the plan, he naturally didn't bother to pay attention to Einstein and the others.But... regarding the plan..."Want to rescue your Lord? That won't do. We can't accept Project Stigma."If Gray Serpent had a face, his expression would have been utterly grimacing....The plan... to rescue the Lord...Although brief, Einstein's words clearly revealed that she knew all the most important things about the World Serpent.Gray Serpent's mood was volatile. He couldn't understand how Einstein knew all this.The World Serpent should have been extremely secretive.Could it be that... there was a traitor... within their ranks?This thought flashed through Gray Serpent's mind for a moment, but it became the most likely scenario.If there wasn't a traitor within the ranks, how could such important information have been exposed?Furthermore, knowing those... that traitor must hold a significant position within the World Serpent.Raven, Jackal, Night Owl...The names of these important World Serpent members flashed through his mind.Thinking of someone betraying the World Serpent, Gray Serpent couldn't help but feel murderous intent.—In World Serpent, betrayal is not allowed!After returning, he would absolutely investigate this matter thoroughly and find that damned traitor!

But now…Gray Serpent fixed his gaze on Mei and Einstein, his bright red mechanical eyes flashing with a chilling murderous intent.Einstein's response was undoubtedly a response to World Serpent's stance.Opposing the Lord's return, opposing that grand and noble plan.They were enemies.Furthermore, Einstein knew World Serpent intelligence. Even to prevent it from leaking, he had to eliminate these two potential informants.Having made his decision, Gray Serpent glared at the two with a cold, murderous gaze."I'm sorry, but... you know too much!"Gem of Conquest? It's indeed a powerful thing.But... without the Great Eruption, the Gem of Conquest wouldn't have been fully activated.Having traveled from Changkong City to here, in just a year, the fact that Mei could wield the Gem of Conquest's power as a human was beyond Gray Serpent's expectations.However, he absolutely didn't believe Mei could truly master the Gem of Conquest's power.And as long as she didn't truly master the Gem of Conquest's power and become a Herrscher,Mei's current level... at best... is a pseudo-Herrscher.In Gray Serpent's opinion, that's just... killable!---

Chapter 152: The Second Kiana?While Mei and Einstein battled Gray Serpent, and while Bronya, Fu Hua, and the others dived into the Sea of Quanta to rescue Seele, the Q&A space quietly arrived.This time, not all arrived—The only ones who arrived were Kiana, Theresa, and Himeko, who had stayed behind in St. Freya.Although Tesla in the Anti-Entropy was also idle, it seemed... She hadn't arrived this time.Besides the three familiar figures, the Q&A space also welcomed a new visitor.It wasn't a presence that Theresa was unfamiliar with.It had appeared many times in previous answers.Rita Rossweisse, one of the three active S-rank Valkyries of Schicksal.

Rita had a special bond with Theresa, so she was always happy to see her.Although it was a little strange why she had been chatting with Lady Durandal just one moment and then ended up in this strange place, but... seeing Theresa's presence... a smile flickered across her charming face."Lady Theresa, I didn't expect to meet you in such a strange place."Theresa remained silent. If it were just Rita, she would have felt uneasy, but she wouldn't have given it much thought.But... seeing the two people beside Rita, Theresa's mood had actually sunk to its lowest point.Durandal—Bianka Ataegina, the strongest S-rank Valkyrie currently active in Schicksal and leader of Immortal Blades.For Theresa, Bianka, while dangerous, was not insurmountable.What truly put her on high alert and in a state of panic was..."My dear Theresa, it's a pleasure to meet you," the handsome blond man in loose clothes said with a gentle smile as he greeted her.It was none other than...Otto Apocalypse, the current Overseer of Schicksal!

But... despite his smile, his brows etched a solemn expression, a sense of doubt, a sense of bewilderment.Just a moment ago, he was in his own villa at Schicksal headquarters, imagining Kallen.And the next moment, he was in this somewhat bizarre place.

Hmm... and seeing his lovely granddaughter, that was good news.Otto had suspected he'd seen a fake, but seeing Theresa's wonderful expression, he knew it wasn't.Of course, he couldn't help but feel a little helpless at Theresa's paler, then cyan face."Theresa, you're so surprised to see Grandpa like this! Does it make you unhappy? I remember I doted on you very much."Otto teased, but his deep, emerald green eyes saw the hidden thoughts behind Theresa's uneasy expression.Glancing at the strange, daunting environment, Otto formed a rough idea and said with a faint smile."Hmm, it seems you know something about this place.""Would you mind telling me, Grandpa?"The answer was, naturally, silence.

Theresa was already feeling extremely down about Otto's presence in this crucial Q&A space.How could she possibly reveal this to Otto? Beside Theresa, Kiana, who had also arrived at the Q&A space, bit her lip and stared at Otto, her eyes blazing with undisguised anger.This naturally caught Otto's attention, and he fixed his gaze on Kiana, the most crucial figure in his Project Sirin."Hmm... Siegfried Kaslana's daughter?" Otto asked with a hint of interest.He knew Kiana's situation intimately, but... naturally, he couldn't show it now. Instead, he had to project a familiar, though not entirely familiar, air.However, what puzzled Otto was the look in Kiana's eyes.It was hatred, anger... Otto had seen countless such expressions in the past. People looked at him like that.But...That was all based on Otto's actions.And Kiana... oh no, it should be K423. Before the plan even began...Otto couldn't recall ever having any encounter or grudge against her.And..."You..."

Puzzled by Kiana's sudden hatred, Otto was actually more puzzled by another...That is... the fourth person in this answer space after Rita, Bianka, and Otto.The silent person standing by."Eh, me?" The person, who had a low profile, pointed at herself, a little puzzled by Otto's suggestion.Because of Otto's hint... Theresa and the others also noticed the low-profile figure.At first sight of that person, Theresa, Kiana, and Himeko all widened their eyes.Pigtails, white hair, blue eyes... these were her defining features.If they hadn't been sure there wasn't a mirror, they would have almost suspected Kiana was looking in the mirror."Yeah, I've been wanting to talk since a while ago, but you guys seemed so engrossed in the conversation, so I didn't. By the way, you look a lot like me."She looked remarkably like Kiana... or rather, she was Kiana. She nodded, looking at her with a mixture of helplessness and surprise."Just now, I heard that person mention Dad's name... You're also Dad's daughter? Oh... We look so alike, are you my twin sister or something?"Because they looked so similar, she immediately ruled out the possibility that her father, who had disappeared somewhere, was having an affair."But I haven't heard Dad mention I'm a twin..."She fretted.The others looked at the lively, rapid-fire Kiana with varying expressions.Looking at this Kiana, Theresa seemed to have a thought and glanced at Otto.The Kiana beside her was K423, the clone created by Otto.If there was another Kiana involved... then it could only be her real niece!

"I'm so sorry, my lovely granddaughter... Although I'm deeply sorry, the true owner of the name Kiana Kaslana became like that many years ago."Otto knew what Theresa was asking, but he naturally offered a regretful answer that angered Theresa and the others.He ignored Theresa's gaze and instead looked at the second Kiana, smiling politely and asking.

"I'm curious about your identity, young lady of unknown identity."The real Kiana had become what she was, and the K series only had one finished product, K423.So, what was the story behind this Kiana?

"Huh? What are you talking about?"The second Kiana was actually quite intelligent, but she couldn't handle these people spouting things she didn't understand, or even riddles."What do you mean the real Kiana changed into that?... I haven't changed. I'm still me, the real Kiana Kaslana!""Hmph, if Dad were here, he could vouch for me!""...Wait, why do I need to prove my identity to you?"Kiana suddenly realized, looked at them with some annoyance, and said unhappily."Who are you, anyway, and where is this place?!"---Chapter 153: If it were you, you'd understand, right?Before arriving in this strange place, Kiana and her Mei-senpai were still trying to figure out how to escape Chiba Academy, which had erupted in destruction and was swarming with zombies.

"What the hell is this place? I need to get out! Mei-senpai is waiting for me outside!"The thought of Mei-senpai being surrounded and in danger by those assassins filled Kiana with anxiety.Even though she'd only known Mei-senpai a short time, she had just saved her. If she were to leave Mei-senpai to fight alone... who knows what would happen to her again!Although she didn't understand the details, Himeko saw that Kiana seemed anxious about something, so she comforted her, "Don't worry too much. Time in this place is quite static compared to the outside world. Well... it's usually like this unless something unexpected happens."She was a little unsure.Long ago, that somewhat prominent consciousness, a sort of assistant, had hinted that this dimension could switch states.At that time, it was frozen in time.However, there had been some minor incidents since then. For example, not long after that, a mysterious time missynchronization forced them to return to Saint Freya.Of course, if there were a reasonable explanation, it might be a bug.As for why even reality could have bugs... it was probably Fu Hua's bad luck, encountering that tiny possibility.Kiana frowned, her hands on her hips, and said angrily, "Can you be more reliable, old auntie?"You dare to comfort others with something you're not even sure of yourself?!

"Old... old auntie..." Himeko's eyes lost their brilliance, and she unconsciously repeated Kiana's words.

Theresa's lips twitched uncontrollably.

Kiana was also shocked.

Rita covered her mouth, chuckling.

Bianka... well, although a bit clueless, she was still a woman, so she understood the situation and curled her lips.

Otto Apocalypse, the only man present, smiled."...What... what's going on?!" Kiana still seemed unaware.Looking at the strange atmosphere and Himeko's reaction, she was baffled."Ah, ah, age is a taboo for ladies~~" Rita covered her face and smiled, hinting.Of course, it was too late.A large hash mark appeared on Himeko's forehead. She glared at Kiana fiercely, angrily saying, "...you little brat!"If they weren't currently enemies, and if they didn't seem related to Kiana...No... even if it's her Kiana, saying such words would be unforgivable!

If Himeko catches her, she'll definitely teach Kiana what a battle-hardened A-rank Valkyrie is in her next combat class!"Uh..." Kiana, though intelligent, was also a bit of a slow-witted type. She finally realized what she'd just said.

However, she didn't think much about it. After all, Mei-senpai was still waiting for her outside, so Kiana didn't have time to reflect.But... Himeko, who had just given her the hint, had already been irritated by her words... and it was difficult for her to ask how to get out.Hmm, luckily, there was someone else who looked very similar to her.Since Kiana (1st) looked so much like her, she must be as intelligent, pure, and charming as she was, and since they looked alike, they must have a lot in common.

Kiana approached Kiana (1st) and said with a smile."Hey, tell me how to get out~~""..." Kiana (1st) was silent.Looking at this Kiana who looked so much like her, who was probably the real Kiana...Honestly, she felt a mixture of emotions.If this person was the real Kiana Kaslana, then what would she do?Looking at the sullen Kiana... Kiana (1st) was silent. Kiana said sternly, "Don't be silent... There's someone very important waiting for me outside, and I have to protect her! If you're anything like me, you'll understand how I feel!"...I understand....Of course I understand.Having seen so much, how could she not understand the pain of having someone important waiting for her, while being unable to feel their presence?If this were the real Kiana Kaslana, she felt it wouldn't matter if she shared the information about this dimension with her.But...Absolutely not now.Kiana (1st) cast her gaze at the Archbishop.Even she understood that she absolutely could not let this bloody bastard know about this Q&A dimension.In that predetermined future, this Q&A dimension was the essential guarantee for their happy ending, a happy ending for everyone.And if this guarantee were known to the executioner before her, knowing him, he would undoubtedly use this dimension to carry out his diabolical plan!

By then, no one would laugh.And perhaps she would end up on the same path as her original self...She didn't reject the her who suffered. If it was only herself who suffered, while those around her were safe, then Kiana could even accept that self with openness.

But if it affected those around her... even those innocent people...Neither these hands, this heart, nor the passionate Kaslana blood coursing through her veins could accept this outcome, which could have been changed, turning into something she didn't expect!"Sorry..."Kiana (1st) lowered her head, apologetic, her eyes resolute.She used to be proud, but in front of this real person... she felt a sense of inferiority.But... she still couldn't tell her everything here.If this person was the real Kiana Kaslana, then... she'd probably understand her feelings...The determination in Kiana (1st)'s eyes startled her.With her intelligence, she could naturally see some of that...

Of course, there was also perhaps a larger part due to the fact that she bore a resemblance to herself."Ahhh, so annoying!" Kiana scratched her hair, ruffling her smooth white locks.She wasn't the type to force herself on others.Since she saw the determination in the eyes of this girl who looked so like her, Kiana naturally wouldn't say anything.What needs to be said will be said when the time comes.But... if that were to happen, the situation would be back to square one.How could I possibly get back?

Thinking of this, Kiana couldn't help but feel a little frantic.Himeko didn't need to look; a simple "old auntie" had pissed her off... Of course, if it achieved her goal, Kiana wouldn't mind a sincere apology.But with her intelligence and previous observations, it wasn't hard to see that Theresa, Kiana (1st), and Himeko were all in the same group.If Kiana (1st), who looked so much like her, couldn't tell her, then there was no way the other two could!And the other group...Kiana glanced at Otto and the other two.From what she had just observed, these three seemed like she, like herself, with very little knowledge of this damn place!----Chapter 154: Can You Be More Dangerous Than the Herrscher? (Laughs)Kiana didn't want information about this dimension to be revealed to Otto, so she chose to remain silent.But that was ultimately just what Kiana wanted.To leave this dimension, they had to answer the upcoming questions.Even if they didn't tell Otto about the situation, with his wisdom, once he saw the upcoming questions, even if he knew nothing beforehand, he would be able to gather a lot of information about this answering dimension after a few attempts.Himeko of course understood this. With a gloomy look, she glanced at the seemingly kind Overseer, patted Kiana's shoulder, and shielded her from Otto's gaze.

Kiana was still immature, and she had already seen that from the emotions she had just revealed.…Immaturity, the inability to conceal one's emotions. This was a serious problem, especially under the Archbishop's watchful eyes.If Kiana had any thoughts, Otto would likely be able to guess more from the emotions revealed in her eyes.After covering Kiana's face, Himeko glanced again at the rather irritating Kiana who called her "Auntie."A vein in her brow bulged, but upon seeing the youthful face that looked exactly like Kiana's, it subsided. She took the initiative to pull the girl behind her, shielding her from view.Kiana, perplexed, opened her mouth to say something, but was grabbed by Kiana's hand and shook her head.For both her, K423, and the real Kiana Kaslana, being under that man's gaze wasn't a good thing. This was something that only came to her realization after Himeko covered her.Looking at Himeko's back, her slender figure struggling to shield herself and Kiana felt a pang of sadness and resentment.She had clearly grown, but why... did she still have to rely on this person to shield her from them!Kiana didn't understand any of this.But with her intelligence, it wasn't hard to tell that both of them seemed to be trying to keep her away from the blond man.She peeked out to catch a glimpse of them, and Otto seemed to notice, smiling gently in return.Otto wasn't unattractive in appearance. Many of the Valkyries in the Schicksal Brigade considered this Archbishop their dream lover.

His smile should have been quite captivating for a young girl.But..."He's good-looking..." Kiana admitted after glancing at Otto. However, her intuition told her that this seemingly gentle and handsome man was deeply problematic.That feeling... should I say dangerous?

Kiana had a feeling that she and this guy would never get along!But... speaking of intuition... Kiana glanced obscurely at the girl next to her who looked just like her.Speaking of intuition, she realized... This girl, who looked exactly like her and was probably her twin sister, gave her a very uneasy feeling.That feeling... It wasn't like Otto, where they couldn't get along.After just a brief interaction, Kiana felt she could still get along quite well with this sister.If she had to say it, it was probably... dangerous, right?Standing next to Kiana, she always had a feeling... something was going to happen to her.Yes... something was going to happen to her.Over the years of wandering, Kiana had relied on her intuition to avoid many dangers and situations, but she had never experienced such a strong feeling.Based on Kiana's experience, if she felt this way about Kiana, she should have stayed away.But... Kiana Kaslana was not the type to let her attitude change based on whether someone was dangerous or not.Her standard for interacting with people was always based on whether she liked them or not. If she didn't, even if they gave her a very pleasant impression, Kiana wouldn't want to get close.And if she did, what did a little danger matter?The children of the Kaslana family never feared danger!And as the saying goes, the best way to overcome danger is to face it.Kiana had always believed she was destined to be a hero. How could she possibly be in danger?...Hmm, come to think of it, Mei-senpai poses a fair amount of danger, too.But she's a Herrscher, after all.Thinking of Mei-senpai, Kiana glanced at her and curled her lips.My intuition must be wrong to think this guy is more dangerous than Mei-senpai.Although this is a low-probability event, it's not unheard of.After all this thought, Kiana suddenly remembered that her goal hadn't been achieved.Wow... Mei-senpai... my Mei-senpai.You've got to hold on out there!Although she felt a little tearful, Kiana, knowing she wouldn't be able to leave for a while, could only hope Mei-senpai could escape the danger.Of course, there was another reason she was so relaxed and not anxious at all. It was the frozen time Himeko had mentioned earlier.Although the auntie's words were a bit unreliable, with nothing else to do, she could only hope that the accident wouldn't happen to her... well, Kiana didn't think she was that unlucky.Otto hadn't paid much attention to Kiana. If it were on a normal day... he might be interested in this suddenly appearing Kiana Kaslana.But now, in this strange place, Otto could even feel his connection to his backup bodies completely severed.This wasn't a pleasant situation.If all connections were severed, then if he died here... although other backup bodies would still inherit Otto Apocalypse's will and continue to rise, unwaveringly carrying out the same plan and the same pursuit...But... something was different."My granddaughter has grown up and has her own privacy. Grandpa is... of course I understand."Otto's handsome face wore a smile, looking rather helpless, like an elder facing a disobedient child."But... if you keep everything from me, I'll be very unhappy.""Of course... you don't have to tell me anything.""After all..."Expressions reveal one's inner thoughts, and answers are often given.Although Theresa was trying hard to appear calm, even clueless, the fear and hesitation in her granddaughter's eyes when she first saw him... Panic was obvious."Hmm... it can block all signals, even 'capture' people across space, and even..."Otto smiled rationally, analyzing the situation with wisdom while glancing at the fabricated Kiana Kaslana.Otto actually had a rough idea of the other person's identity.It's not like Otto hadn't seen the real Kiana Kaslana before...But she'd become like that, after all.And this Kiana Kaslana... might be from some parallel world?-----

Chapter 155: I think she's right.But, regardless of the origins of this Kiana Kaslana,For Otto, at least he was certain that this dimension had nothing to do with his lovely granddaughter.Knowing Theresa's background intimately, Otto didn't believe Theresa had anything to do with this strange dimension.Theresa was afraid...Hmm, what was his lovely granddaughter afraid of?It felt like a mouse with cheese encountering a cat.Based on his previous observations, Otto began to analyze this place piece by piece.Many pieces of the puzzle were missing, so he couldn't come to a definitive conclusion. But from observing their expressions, he was certain...

Theresa and the others were familiar with this place, and it was very important to his lovely granddaughter.

[This Q&A Begins]As Otto reasoned, a screen suddenly popped up.Seeing it, Theresa and the others couldn't help but feel anxious.This was, after all, a Q&A space. Even if they weren't expecting it, the answer would be bright. The screen would also appear at the necessary moment.

The appearance of the screen would inevitably allow Otto to further understand this dimension.As for Theresa and the others, there was only one thing they could look forward to now... and that was the question that would appear in this Q&A. Don't be too sensitive.

In their hands, the future was a sharp blade that could change their fate.But anyone could wield that blade.If Otto knew the future and used it to his advantage, it wouldn't be a complete disaster for them, but it would certainly be extremely painful.[1. In the fourth world of Honkai Ring Project, who retrieved Kiana's leg ring that she had unfortunately dropped?

[A. Sand-Sheltering God] 

[B. Leg Ring]

[C. TeRiRi]

[D. Kiana]On the screen, the questions for this question were clearly displayed."Is this... a question?" Bianka who had remained silent until then, stared at the sudden appearance in confusion.They just... suddenly arriving in this indescribable place, and then a screen appears with a question on it...

What the hell is going on?Luckily, the Overseer and Rita were by her side. These two reliable figures at least gave Bianka a sense of security.

Otto was also a little confused by the sudden appearance of the screen.He was just trying to figure out the situation in this space, and now you're just... what the hell is going on? ...But we can't rule out the possibility that this sudden object might be something important.

With this suspicion, Otto naturally took a look at the question.But, after reading it.Otto felt... strange.Even his incredibly powerful Soulium computing system couldn't connect the dots."Huh!"Seeing this question, Theresa and the others breathed a sigh of relief."Honkai Ring Project?"

They were familiar with it!A question about this thing had appeared before.Some were baffling, some were nonsensical, and some were irritating. Theresa, the person involved, and Kiana, the person who had experienced it, were quite familiar with this question, which clearly persecuted them.If a question like this appeared, it basically meant a prank.Before, they might have been a little unhappy. After all, they never knew who would be the victim.But now...

"The Ring Project is great!"

Nonsense, incomprehensible, illogical—wasn't that exactly what they hoped to deceive Otto with, to prevent him from using the information he'd gained from this dimension for evil?As long as they could keep this man from getting into trouble, even if they persecuted her again... Theresa felt she could swallow her anger.They were now hoping the next questions would be just like this one.No reference to the future, the more ridiculous and nonsensical the better.And...Looking at this question, Theresa's little brain raced, as if some sinister idea had come to mind.After all, they didn't want Otto to benefit from this dimension.Since that was the case, they might as well just give it a bad rap this time, making the archbishop's answering process a distraction! Anyway, they'd already gotten enough rewards.Trading the future profits in exchange for Otto leaving empty-handed... Theresa calculated the deal and felt it was a good deal.Having made up her mind, she approached the two Kianas and chatted with them for a while.Kiana (1st) and Himeko nodded repeatedly, indicating their approval.Kiana, on the other hand, was completely bewildered.What kind of mess is this?Suddenly, someone... something about answering a question, and then saying they were going to cause trouble... what the hell was going on?

"You'll get a reward if you answer the question correctly, but that person is a bad person, and we don't want him to get it."Kiana (1st) was understanding and naturally understood how awkward Kiana's ignorance was. She leaned in close, whispering the reason to Kiana's ear in a barely audible voice.However, because she was so close, the wind she blew on Kiana's ear tickled her, and the warming sensation made her blush.But seeing that face which looked just like hers, she instantly felt... She calmed down for a moment.

If it were any other beautiful girl, she might have been attracted to her. After all, the Kaslana family is a notorious women loving family.But... for someone who looks just like her... Kiana had absolutely no interest in her. It was like looking in the mirror.

"Reward... um," Kiana said subconsciously, surprised at the thought of a reward. She actually liked that kind of thing, but before she could utter a word, she was covered up.Amidst Kiana's silence, Kiana gave an awkward smile.Then she glanced at the screen, her eyes gleaming with confidence.Hmph, trying to cause trouble, huh?I'm quite good at this!Look at me leading the correct answer straight to the wrong answer!Without even thinking, Kiana immediately settled on option A from the four options.Sand-Sheltering God?Kiana nearly died laughing at the sight of such a bizarre and nonsensical name.It just doesn't make sense, does it?But isn't she trying to cause trouble?So being unreliable is the best!"I think the correct answer is option A!" Kiana decisively began to steer the question in the wrong direction.Of course, after Kiana and the others took a look at her choice, Theresa, in particular, immediately covered her face with her hands.Miss... we do want to cause trouble, yes.But can you at least put on a show?Starting with such an obviously unreliable answer, everyone knows you have bad intentions!To be honest, there were only two options for this question: C and D.After all, of the four options, option A was so outrageous it was immediately obvious it was the wrong answer.B... the leg ring is lost, find it back using the leg ring.. your leg ring is just playing around, right?

In short, these two answers definitely shouldn't be attempted; they're too fake.Theresa and the others' idea was to choose the wrong answer from options C and D. That would be both reasonable and reliable, right?Otto was naturally a bit confused by this.He hadn't even fully grasped the situation yet and didn't understand why he was suddenly being asked to answer.But Otto was still Otto. Even now, he was bewildered, and he could sense something fishy going on.So, he spoke directly, immediately shutting down Theresa and the others' attempts to come up with plausible wrong answers. He smiled and said,"I think Miss Kiana Kaslana made a great choice."----

Chapter 156: You're looking for trouble, aren't you?Hearing Otto's words, Kiana naturally smiled with a hint of triumph.And Theresa and the others looked utterly astonished....No, Otto actually agreed to such an obviously ridiculous answer?

This was actually their misunderstanding.

Although they were thinking about how to properly lead the Archbishop to the gutter,For Otto, both this strange space and this sudden answer were too abrupt.Rather than deciphering the inexplicable answer to this sudden question, Otto was more eager to understand the current situation.Whether the answer was right or wrong didn't matter to him.Agreeing with Kiana's answer was simply because Otto hadn't thought deeply enough and was eager to find a quick answer.If someone else had given a different answer, as long as it was like Kiana's, Otto would have readily accepted it.Although they were trying to trick Otto, in this uncertain situation, the final decision rested with experienced people like Kiana and the others.All they did was rationalize their wrong choices.But even after all this persuasion, the final decision still rested with one of them.

However, as a special being, seeing her name mentioned in the question, Kiana naturally took it upon herself. Kiana (1st) had no objection to this; she didn't care about such things anyway

Furthermore, this was the original Kiana. Taking their name, while unintentional, did make her feel somewhat guilty. Kiana whispered the general information to Kiana, including some information about this dimension.

Of course, she hadn't yet figured out how to explain her own identity.

Kiana nodded after hearing what Kiana (1st) had said, understanding the general situation of this dimension... including that only by completing these questions could one return to their original place.

Of course, this was all her deduction. Because Kiana was worried that Otto's hearing was so inhuman that he could hear even the faintest whispers, she kept the information she shared with Kiana very obscure.

But how could this stump the clever Miss Kiana?

Knowing all this, she naturally made her choice with great enthusiasm, following Kiana's instructions.

"I choose A!"She gave her answer with considerable energy, then settled down, her head tilted back like a veteran on stage, a look of complete confidence.It was only natural that such a ridiculous answer would be wrong.[Correct Answer]"Yeah, yeah, I'm a real troublemaker," Kiana nodded happily, oblivious to the fallen expressions of Kiana and Theresa.The air fell silent, and Kiana sensed something was amiss.She awoke from her mischievous bliss, then remembered, saw... the glaring word "Correct.""Puff!" Kiana spat out, stunned."This... this... this... how did I get it right?""Sir, such a strange, obviously wrong answer is actually correct?" She was already losing her composure, and of course, Theresa and the others were even more devastated.

We'd agreed to cause trouble, but you came out swinging...Calm down... Calm down...As a woman in her forties, Theresa patted her unrefined clothes and told herself that this was her niece, so she had to be relaxed.Otto watched their interaction with interest, stroking his chin as he began to understand a little more of the strangeness.His adorable granddaughter didn't seem to expect to answer the questions correctly, and Otto was most likely certain that this was due to him.So why didn't she expect to answer correctly?Otto suspected that answering correctly would lead to something that would benefit his granddaughter, but would be very troublesome if he knew about it.As he continued to complete the puzzle, peeling back the fog of the Q&A space...After the answer was completed, the screen changed, revealing... a video?

The video opens with a distant view of desolate ruins. Amidst a clear pool of water, yellow sand lies still, and lush coconut trees sway in the wind.Amidst the strange music, screams gradually grew closer, and the camera panned to the azure sky, revealing the face of the screaming figure.It's Kiana... she's falling at high speed, her movements as swift and decisive as an air-to-ground missile.If she were to crash into the ground at this speed, even the loose sand would only pray, "I hope she's alright."Of course, the more likely scenario is that she wouldn't even need to be buried and could simply be buried.Luckily, there's a pool of water below.Although Kiana's diving was extremely standard, a score that would probably give her a -10 in the water, she plunged into the water, creating a considerable splash.Luckily, she didn't encounter a so-called blind referee."Woowoowoowoowoo"Kiana, plunging into the water, struggled like a salted fish with ambition, then swam to shore. She looked up at the cluster of abandoned buildings, a hint of vacancy on her pretty face.

"So... is this a wasteland?"

Kiana reached into her pocket, trying to find the mission objective through her crucial leg ring.But her hand found nothing.Kiana remembered exactly where she had put the leg ring, so this could only mean...She looked back at the clear pond reflecting the sunlight, feeling a pang of tears."It's over! The leg ring fell into the lake!"As if hearing these words, bubbles gurgled in the pool, and then... a puff of yellow sand blew up.A red-capped, muscular... Homu emerged.

"Puff!"Theresa choked at the sight of the muscular person with the face of Homu.

She felt a mixture of grief and indignation.Is this still the Homu she loved, the one who represented love, harmony, courage... a touch of everything?

I'm going to sue you for ruining the image of Homu! You bastard!If her grandfather weren't around, Theresa would be going crazy right now."Is this... Homu?" Kiana was speechless. She remembered this globally popular national idol, but this muscular dude looked nothing like the yellow bunny she'd imagined... well, that face did look quite capable.Bianka was relatively calm. She knew Homu and had even seen quite a few.She also found this image-destroying Homu strange.But, after all, she was dull.As for the muscular Homu, her opinion was... is this another new breed of Homu?Rita hummed softly, looking at the Homu in surprise. Clearly, she'd seen Homu before.Of the people present, only Himeko and Otto remained relatively calm.The former was more realistic and indifferent to Homu.The latter... Otto said he was obsessed with Kallen and Theresa. What was Homu?

The image continued."Demon, demon, demon... magical creature?!" Kiana stared in surprise at the sudden appearance of the muscular brother, Homu."I am the Sand-Sheltering Demon!"Muscular brother Homu was the first to announce his name, speaking with that classic Homu expression."Young Paramecium!"He slowly conjured a golden axe in one hand and a silver axe in the other, grinning and asking, "Did you drop the golden axe? Or the silver axe?"Kiana had read the story of the river god before, and seeing this classic unfold, she didn't bother with the extraneous tricks and simply muttered frankly, "Hmm.…I dropped a ring~""A ring?""Yes, that's very important!"Seeing the key point, Kiana said seriously."I need it to complete my mission!"However, as soon as Kiana mentioned this, Sand-Sheltering Demon lived up to his yellow attire, a hint of ambiguous blush appearing on his smiling face."Ah~~""You mean this collar?"Oh, oh, oh, he giggled, then pulled out a collar and shook it, then drove the video straight to a channel not suitable for children at 120 miles per hour."You want to 'complete your mission'—""Young people are quite playful, huh~~"Those ambiguous words naturally made both Kianas blush.Neither Kiana nor Kiana (1st) were innocent.They already knew a lot of things they needed to know, and since the Sand-Sheltering Demon didn't hide anything and was so ambiguous, they naturally understood what was going on.

However, aside from Kiana and the other two, the others were quite calm.Theresa might have felt a little embarrassed and annoyed by the dirty talk, but she was in her forties after all. Even with Otto's tight protection, she would have understood many things just by listening to Cecilia.Just like the two Kianas, the Kiana in the video naturally understood the Sand-Sheltering Demon. Hearing the hidden meaning, she angrily said, "It's a leg ring! A leg ring!""Honest Paramecium, to reward your honesty, I'll grant you a wish~~"It spread its hands, its smile still on its face.Kiana was shocked by this fantastical yet classic scene and couldn't help but curse."Holy crap, there's such a thing!"But she still had some doubts."Does this kind of magic really exist?!"Faced with this disbelief, the Protector of Sand remained open-minded, smiling proudly."Hahaha, after all, I am the omniscient, omnipotent, and eternal God—Sand-Sheltering Demon."

"Sand-Sheltering Demon!"Kiana nodded, thought for a moment, then made a wish, looking at him expectantly, "Then give me the entire theatrical version of this!""No problem, little one..." The unresponsive Sand Demon was about to agree, but then suddenly realized what was happening and repeated Kiana's wish."...Ah!? A movie?!"Then, a cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he quickly refused, "How could I possibly do that?!"It folded its arms in dissatisfaction."Even if we started fighting right now, I wouldn't be able to hold out for that long! This video isn't that long!"

"But aren't you the omniscient, omnipotent, and eternal god, the Sand-Sheltering Demon?"Kiana was speechless. He had just acted so impressive, claiming he could do anything, and now he was saying he can't achieve her wish, "Is this guy a complete liar?"

Thinking of this, she glared at the Sand-Sheltering Demon with a hint of disdain.

"You can't even do that, and you still dare to mess around?"

Sand-Sheltering Demon was a little annoyed. "Can you make a more normal wish?!"

"This is a desert!"

It gestured at the surroundings and offered an example.

"Why don't you wish for endless snacks? Or maybe be more foresighted and get a mountain of gold and silver to use!"This did give Kiana an idea.

"Let me think..."

But she didn't have many aspirations, so after a casual thought, she remembered and casually mentioned.

"Um... by the way, the toilet in the dorm was clogged this morning."

"Can you clear it?!"This request shouldn't be difficult, right?

Of course, it wasn't difficult.You could even say it was simple... But, while it wasn't difficult, it was incredibly humiliating.Kiana (1st) who was watching the video, was speechless when she saw Kiana's request.Even though she thought this old muscular Homu was the Sand-Sheltering Demon, he was still a god after all. You actually asked him to unclog a toilet?

If it were me, I'd definitely have him drag my dad, who'd gone off somewhere, right?

Just as Kiana found this request humiliating, even the Sand-Sheltering Demon naturally expressed his displeasure."I'm the Supreme Demon God! You're asking me to unclog the toilet?!"Its displeasure was vividly displayed on its hilariously smiling face, unequivocally rejecting the wish."Change your wish!"Kiana curled her lips. "Then I still want the movie version of this~"The wish was back to square one, which naturally infuriated Homu.The enraged Sand-Sheltering Demon immediately activated his stall owner mode, angrily demanding."Are you looking for trouble?!"Kiana felt a pang of injustice, but she had no intention of yielding to the evil forces. She simply insisted, "If you can give me a movie length of this, I'll definitely agree!"

While insisting, she couldn't help but question the true abilities of the Sand-Sheltering Demon God, saying mercilessly, "Are you bluffing?""You actually question me?!" The Sand-Sheltering Demon God was instantly enraged, revealing his true colors.He uttered words that made the two Kianas who were watching the movie pale in comparison."I'm going to use all my magic power to remove your clothes right now!"Hey, hey... you're not really going to take off my clothes, are you?Both Kiana (1st) and Kiana were filled with unease. After all, the Kiana in the video was definitely physically similar to them.

If her clothes were stripped, wouldn't that mean they were all stripped too?It's okay if they're all women, but there's a big man like Otto watching over this place!And... for this perverted demon whose true face has been revealed, if he were to strip me naked, I'd rather just hang myself from a telephone pole!

"—Huh?!" Kiana in the video was stunned and humiliated upon hearing this.The Sand-Sheltering Demon's ill-intentioned magic enveloped Kiana after her scream.But after the radiance dissipated, Kiana wasn't stripped of her clothes as the Sand-Sheltering Demon had predicted. Instead, she remained as she had been before."How is that possible?!"The Sand Demon, bewildered and puzzled, spoke unwillingly."I used all my strength, and it didn't work!"Kiana had anticipated this, confident and pleased. "Hehehe, didn't expect it, did you?""The director informed me before I came here.""He said..."She spoke slowly, leaving both Kiana and K-Yana relieved, curious as to what had happened."There's a pervert in the screenwriter! So..."She paused, then explained the reason, grinning."I wore two layers of clothing!"Well done!

At this moment, the two Kianas unanimously praised Kiana's actions, even giving her a thumbs-up.Of course, unlike Kiana, who beamed at having foiled her perverted scheme, the unsuccessful Sand-Sheltering Demon looked dejected."How could this happen!""I've done all this for the ratings! I'm so ashamed of you all!"Its rather comical face was filled with guilt that makes one feel a certain sympathy. Of course... the two Kianas outside the video definitely wanted to beat this guy to death.Putting aside the ratings issue, the idea of stripping Kiana naked to boost the ratings is truly sinister!

If she hadn't been so cautious, she might have fallen for it.As the Sand-Sheltering Demon sighed, feeling frustrated, a faint, overlapping sound echoed from the nearby bushes."TeriTeriTeriTeri."Hearing this sound, Theresa's face changed outside the image.Having been persecuted so many times, she knew from just hearing this sound that things might get tough for her.Himeko, on the other hand, had a somewhat gloating expression, ready to watch the show.Otto's face was expressionless and a bit confused.The previous events were each more absurd than the last, and it was impossible to piece together any meaningful intelligence.He could only hope for some meaningful developments.The image continued, and the familiar cry naturally stumped Kiana."What!"She looked at the red-eyed TeRiRis in the bushes, a look of surprise on her face."The TeRiRis actually chased me here?!"Theresa outside sighed as she looked at the group of Theresas.

They really wanted to persecute me, but only to this extent... I've gotten used to it.Otto stared blankly at the image of the wide-eyed comical headed Chibi Theresa.Even with his intelligence, he was a bit out of sorts.Rita's cheeks flushed slightly.There are more lovely Theresa-samas. Even if it's just in the image... I still feel so happy.--It's just that these Theresa-samas look a little silly...

But in that regard, Rita always adheres to the principle of love.Kiana glanced at the TeRiRis with a bewildered look, then glanced at the Theresa beside her. Having never seen the previous Ring Project footage, and even vaguely remembering the past, she couldn't help but laugh and patted Theresa on the shoulder.

"The little ones... they look a lot like you, but they look so stupid."Himeko silently moved away.

Worthy of being called original Kiana, she effortlessly accomplished something Kiana (1st) couldn't, and then distanced herself.

Otto, on his side, was also in a state of confusion.Theresa remained calm, at a loss for words.Where's Judah ? Where's my Judah?!

If Judah were around, she would definitely teach this foolish niece a lesson for not understanding respect for elders.Although she was a little angry, Theresa glanced at Kiana and sighed.If it had been her niece, she wouldn't have felt any compunction, just thinking of it as helping Cecilia educate her child.But this...Even though they'd only met briefly, Delisha could tell that this Kiana was definitely not her niece.After all, if her niece hadn't lost her memory, she would have definitely recognized her.But this girl really did look a lot like Kiana...Whether it was the liveliness inherited from Siegfried or the gentleness like Cecilia, they were completely different from Kiana's vibe and perfectly suited to her niece...Theresa was no lack of experience. While she didn't know as much as her grandfather, based on the information she'd gained from the Q&As and combined with what Kiana had revealed, she could tell.

From this information, it was naturally inferred that this Kiana was the original Kiana from another world.The Sand-Sheltering Demon seemed quite relaxed about Kiana's agitated and irritated response to those TeRiRis. He said, seemingly unsurprised."You mean these aunts? They're just here for square dancing!"Kiana was startled. "Huh?! What? They've always been here?""Yes, we've been together for thousands of years," the Sand Demon confirmed, then said with a touch of nostalgia."They were quite difficult at first."The Sand Demon paused, then suddenly changed direction, saying cheerfully."But as soon as I start playing music, they can't stop!""See that speaker?"It pointed to the red and white speaker at Kiana's feet, which had appeared out of nowhere, and said directly."Now, turn it on!"-----Chapter 157: Hell is Empty, the Dendro Archon Remains on EarthWatching the image, Kiana followed instructions and turned on the speakers.Everyone else was fine, and Kiana could perhaps still wait and see what would happen.As the victim of persecution, Theresa sensed something ominous.But with nowhere to escape, she could only watch anxiously, hoping the impending events would show mercy and persecute her less, or perhaps even more gently.But... Theresa was clearly overthinking it.After Kiana touched and opened the image, soothing, strange music began to play."Beepbeepbeepbeepbeepbeepbeep~beep"A strange melody played, and a dazed TeRiRi foolishly held a fan she had found from nowhere, following the rhythmic beats with disjointed movements.

Although it looked a bit stiff... somehow, paired with this eerie music, it felt a bit... intoxicating.

"Beepbeepbeepbeepbeep"Accompanied by strange rhythmic music, one Theresa after another appeared and vanished, waving their fans in unison, their eyes filled with wisdom.One, two, three, four... the increasing number of Theresas filled the entire image in unison. The closeness startled Kiana, who was closest to the image.And the music above continued, growing louder and louder."Three—two—one"The countdown reached zero, accompanied by the final declaration. "Let's go!"

Five Theresas appeared, bouncing and swaying to the enchanting music, waving their fans in perfect unison.The enchanting music, the enchanting dance moves, the intelligent gazes—The three elements combined perfectly, making the already exquisite trio seem to merge into one.And all of this, in the eyes of those witnessing this scene, a thousand words, countless unexpressible feelings, were reduced to a single, simple word."Grass (a certain plant)"Even the always reserved and serious Otto saw this enchanting dance and music, and seeing the 'intelligent look' in his granddaughter's eyes, his thoughts were rarely the same as others.

Rita couldn't hide her smile, filled with joy. The color in her eyes and the blush on her cheeks made her look like a tax evader.Bianka looked at the enchanting Theresians with a blank expression, feeling a little confused.Why are there so many Theresians? On Theresa's side...Himeko was so enchanted by the sight of the TeRiRis dancing so idiotically in the video that tears streamed down her face, and she patted Theresa's shoulders repeatedly.Kiana (1st) was chuckling, and Kiana was also laughing heartily.It was the first time she had ever heard such a magical tune or seen such a hilarious scene.Theresa herself was the only one who wasn't happy at all. She stared sternly at the group of TeRiRis dancing to the music, her anger bar rising alarmingly.But, even as she was angry, seeing the awkward dancing Theresas in the video and listening to the enchanting music... Theresa herself felt a little overwhelmed, a little... high?Aaaaaa! This is something that's tormenting me! How could I possibly feel high?!Theresa was furious, mad at herself for having such a thought.But even though she was angry, she turned her head away in a huff, secretly and intently watching the TeRiRis dancing idiotically in the video.Don't... don't get it wrong!

I don't think this is interesting. I just want to understand the situation and see if I can get any useful information from it!

...Yes, that's it!Theresa found a reason to convince herself.But no one cared about Theresa's self-congratulation.

At that moment, everyone was captivated by the magical dance of the Delish people in the video."Beep, beep."As the magical dance continued, the signal light on the leg ring that had been found and tucked away in her pocket began to emit a sound indicating that the task had been completed.

"Huh? It's done already?"Kiana, who had been watching in a daze, twitched her lips in surprise upon noticing this.And those TeRiRis continued their enchanting dance.The Sand-Sheltering Demon who observed this scene folded his arms and said, "However, the flaw is quite obvious..."Before anyone could even consider what flaw it was referring to, it decisively tugged at its crimson cape and transformed from a muscular man into a cartoonish Homo.This dramatic shift in style was incredibly grating, but the subsequent developments were even more whimsical.After returning to its original form, the Sand Demon Homu joined the Auntie Square Dance Team, swaying to the enchanting music.

The five TeRiRi circles, arches, and The Sand Sheltering Demon took center stage.The music, playing once again, instantly became even more bleak with the intervention of this sixth figure.It made one sigh—Hell is empty, only the Dendro Archon remains on earth.In the video, Kiana had completed her mission. Confronted with such a magical unfolding, she donned the headband, which had always served as a decorative ornament, shook her head, and concluded, "Alas... this world is hopeless."

The video ended."Ahem."Otto immediately regained his calm smile, none of his earlier gaffe.Rita continued to smile, though with less joy. A hint of regret could be seen in her eyes, as if she still retained interest in the demonic unfolding.Dull. Bianka is still Confused.Himeko finished laughing and regained her composure.Although she found it amusing to see Theresa being persecuted, she still laughed at her like that.But they still had their enemy here: Archbishop Otto Apocalypse.Theresa knew this, of course, but she still felt a little depressed.Of course, while depressed, she was also somewhat relieved.After all, Bronya, with her own camera, wasn't here this time, and many others weren't either, which meant fewer people would see her embarrassing scene.If those Anti-Entropy guys and Mei and the others saw it, Theresa felt her already limited reputation would be completely humiliated.Of course, she didn't know that Otto, with his soulium body, had just recorded everything that had just happened, intending to find time to enjoy this magical performance of his adorable granddaughter in his spare time after returning."Whoosh!"A whoosh sound rang out, and Kiana glanced up with a hint of confusion, catching sight of the reward box, which was almost within reach.Thanks to her Kaslana family's excellent physical fitness and reflexes, she successfully raised her hand and caught the box."Is this... a reward?"Kiana, hugging the box, curiously recalled what Kiana (1st) had told her.However, as soon as she said this, Otto's inquiring gaze, filled with a hint of understanding, met her.Kiana (1st)'s mouth twitched, and she felt a little frantic.Where's the promise of confidentiality?!

But she didn't criticize Kiana.After all, what had been said had already been said. And even if it hadn't been said... with Otto's wickedly clever brain, he could easily connect and guess the connection between answering the questions and the rewards.However...While the fact that answering the questions would earn rewards was probably out of the question, they still had room to hide something.For example, the specific information about the Homu reward box and some of the speculation surrounding it.As pioneers, the knowledge they had accumulated about the rules of this space from answering the questions beforehand wasn't something Otto could easily deduce!

"Can I open this box?" Kiana seemed to realize she'd been too talkative, feeling a bit guilty about her carelessness.

So, despite her incredibly independent nature, she held the box and asked Theresa and the others if they could open it.If they couldn't, she definitely wouldn't.Feeling Otto's gaze, Theresa's scalp tingled, and she twitched her lips."It's okay, open it."She was asking her in front of her grandfather, and judging by Otto's expression, it seemed she wouldn't be able to deal with him with this unless she was ready to fall out with him.

Of course, this also had to do with the fact that opening boxes was pointless to avoid.Homu reward boxes always contained strange items whose meaning was completely incomprehensible without looking at the description.

Besides the consciousness that initially bubbled up but has now gone missing... If you want to obtain the item's introduction sheet and how to open it, he'd probably have to slowly figure it out on his own.

And Theresa naturally couldn't tell her grandfather how to open the item panel.By blocking him in this area, she could guarantee her grandfather wouldn't notice.Otto's expression was calm, but he gazed at the box in Kiana's hand with interest.Just as Kiana had expected, even from the box that appeared immediately after answering the question, Otto had a rough idea of what it was.He was thinking more about it than the box itself, but rather about combining it with the recent reports from his subordinates about his naughty granddaughter's mischief at St. Freya's Academy.Although Theresa was cautious, having lost even her closest confidants due to the soulium incident, But... for Otto, the organization Schicksal was a very important one for him. To him, everything is transparent.

Even though Theresa was trying to conceal everything... or rather, precisely because of Theresa's attempts to conceal everything, Otto was able to glimpse a lot of hidden information.For example... his granddaughter seemed to have a close connection to Anti-Entropy.Also... his old friend seems to be trouble.Before entering this dimension, Otto had only a few doubts. After all, although Fu Hua hadn't reported any information, normally, she wouldn't have needed to do so.

Otto's mission for Fu Hua was simply to monitor K423, nothing more.But after entering this dimension and realizing that Saint Freya's secrets were likely connected to this place, Otto was certain that his old friend was definitely a problem.Thinking of this, he glanced at Theresa.Otto was genuinely curious about his granddaughter. How could his granddaughter managed to influence his stubborn old friend?Even if it weren't for that accident, he wouldn't have been able to gain the power to control her.And Theresa, with Fu Hua's influence already in her grasp, had actually managed to turn this undercover agent against me...

Otto smiled.He wasn't angry, but rather somewhat pleased and relieved.After all, his feelings for Theresa were genuine, and he had even considered passing the position of Archbishop of Schicksal to Theresa after completing that mission.If Theresa could accomplish something that even he couldn't, then perhaps his granddaughter truly was superior to him in some way.After receiving permission, Kiana opened the reward box bearing the image of Homu. And then came the classic routine... white light?

Kiana didn't care, and neither did Otto. They didn't understand this dimension, and naturally, the contents of the reward box.

After the white light dissipated, the contents of the reward box appeared.Is it... a tape?Otto rubbed his chin as he looked at the ancient object, examining it carefully.However, there was no way to know the details until he read the information inside.Naturally, there were no antiques like tape recorders in this place, so normally, the only way to find out what was inside the tape was after they got outside, or by using the item information sheet.The latter was impossible, and the former... Otto wouldn't be able to see the tape again after he left the dimension!"Sorry, can you let me take a look at it?" Curiosity finally won out, and Otto politely smiled and held out his hands.Even without a property sheet or a recorder, Otto who has soulium robot as a body possessed unique abilities.

For example, by transforming into a soulium nanorobot, he could simulate the structure of a radio."...This..." Kiana said, somewhat embarrassed, glancing at Kiana (1st).Kiana (1st) naturally shook her head vigorously. She had no idea what Otto was up to, but given her negative impression of him, no matter what he planned to do, she would definitely not let him get what he wanted!Himeko, however, reached out and embraced Kiana (1st), then gave Kiana a smile and a look that signaled approval.This naturally caused Kiana (1st)'s eyes to widen, discontent and confusion at the same time.She remembered that Himeko-sensei must also dislike Otto, right?!

Himeko gave a half-smile, not explaining, but looking at Otto.Theresa crossed her arms, her expression akin to watching a spectacle, gloating over someone else's misfortune.Although she hadn't looked at the stats, they had obtained items like this tape before.The Hope Sail was quite useful, enhancing the Valkyrie's qualities and training effectiveness.But... the Hope Sail was a gold-colored item, definitely a top-tier item.And this tape was white-colored, a rather underwhelming item.Unwhelming, tape, and then think about the context in which this reward was obtained.Think carefully about all these things, connecting them all together... what possibilities are there in this tape?

Think about it, think carefully.----Chapter 158: Who is Otto's Lifelong Enemy?[Savage Love Free-Hearing Music Tape][The tape contains a rhythmic, free-hearing piece of music, a must-have for the TeRiRis who square dance.][Effect: Playing the music on the tape will affect the emotions of those who hear it, influencing them to dance along with the music, depending on their distance.][Actual Effective Range: 1 meter][Note: No one would actually get close to this tape, would they?]Just as the Theresa, Himeko and the others had guessed, this unexpanded tape was indeed a trap.

However, because it was white light, its effectiveness was severely limited. Normally, it could only be used as an ordinary music tape.

Hmm... probably no one wanted to dance with those TeRiRis who just danced.

While it was fun and edgy, it was a bit embarrassing, wasn’t it?

But... there was this unfortunate being.Not only did he play the tape, he used his own body as the playback device.The useless one-meter limitation was maximized by Otto’s bold move, using his Soulium body to great effect, directly impacting his entire group.

The utterly unremarkable music from the previous video replayed within the Q&A space.But what was different was that it wasn’t Theresas who was dancing awkwardly.It was the solemn and gentlemanly Archbishop of Schicksal, Otto Apocalypse.Durandal on the side watched with horror as his immediate superior danced to the music, watching him dance like TeRiRi. The 'wise look' in his eyes made them almost incredulous. They couldn’t believe the person before them was the wise Overseer.

Rita—a veteran tax evader, even one who later spread the Bishop’s dirty laundry—naturally smiled with a strangely amused smile upon seeing her own Bishop act this way.Ah, ah, ah, the Bishop acted like this. It would be such a shame if only they saw it.Rita, with this thought in her heart, recorded the entire event meticulously with the special recording equipment she carried.…

Unlike the otherwise cheerful crowd in the Q&A room, although time on Mei’s side was frozen, the situation was different within the Sea of Quanta. In that realm, time was inherently unfixed.

Yang had left early, so he didn’t have the equipment Mei and the others had brought with them.

However, as a Herrscher of Reason, he was no weakling in this Sea of Quanta. Although he encountered many dangers along the way, he accomplished what his destiny had foretold.

To prevent the situation from drastically changing, Yang followed the image and left Bronya and the others behind, who had entered after Joachim’s guidance.

He, however, was the first to confront Kevin Kaslana, the Lord of the World Serpent.

Without the aid of the Gem of Desire, Kevin’s escape from Su’s confinement would be difficult.

However... to fulfill his promise to Mei, he must leave this place, return to the real world, and complete the mission Mei entrusted to him.Though trapped within the Sea of Quanta, Kevin was not completely ignorant of the outside world. His apostle, the World Serpent, occasionally relayed news of the outside world to Kevin.The First Herrscher, the Second Herrscher, the Third Herrscher...The successive Herrschers’ births reminded Kevin of his past.And judging by past experiences... if things continued like this... there wouldn’t be much time left for them.Kevin fixed his gaze on Welt Yang, who had ventured into the Sea of Quanta without a shield.He had passed through numerous Bubble Worlds. Judging from his actions and the reports from the Gray Serpents outside, this Herrscher was undoubtedly as he had claimed—a man dedicated to the ideals of fighting for humanity.Unless absolutely necessary, Kevin was reluctant to take action against such individuals. After all, they were part of humanity’s vital force in the fight against the Honkai.But... reality was always cruel.Recently, the series of frustrating messages from the Gray Serpents were wearing away Kevin’s patience.He had enough patience to wait, but... the Honkai clearly wouldn’t let him wait.So, Kevin set his sights on Yang. He intended to use the First Herrscher as a sacrifice to help him escape his prison.He only needed a Herrscher-level core; whether it was the Gem of Desire or the Core of Reason, it made no difference to him.“I will never let you out!”Welt have guessed Kevin’s intentions, but he remained resolute.After understanding the cruelty of Kevin’s Project Stigma and the true nature of the World Serpent, Yang, like himself, remained steadfast in his determination to prevent Kevin from leaving this Sea of Quanta.Deviating from his preconceived plan, Kevin, having already decided to target the First Herrscher, remained true to his usual popsicle style, the emerald green snake figure outside, cold and composed. He said, “Then try it. ”

Even if Su’s power was reduced to a tenth, Kevin was still Kevin.As the strongest warrior of the Previous Era, the savior who faced the end in the final moments, even a tenth of his power was beyond the reach of Yang, the Herrscher of Reason, who wielded the power of the Herrscher and carried the burden of his own body.

If nothing unexpected happened, the outcome would likely be as predetermined.Welt risked his life to trap Kevin, erecting a barrier to conceal the Herrscher of Reason’s core.But life is full of surprises.Unlike predetermined fate, this time, Yang was not alone in this Sea of Quanta. Guided by Joachim, whom Yang had left behind, Bronya embarked on a journey to find Seele.And the other two...In a narrow space, the snake-like figure transformed by Kevin’s power froze at the very moment that the battle was about to end.Dreamy red feathers drifted down, silencing the emerald green snake-like figure.“Long time no see!”Fu Hua, who had arrived late, appeared. She looked at the snake-like figure transformed by Kevin’s power and offered a greeting.But Kevin clearly had little interest in reminiscing with an old friend, so he simply asked coldly, “Hua, are you trying to stop me?”“This generation of humans is clearly unable to accept...”“I respect their choice.”Fu Hua expressed her stance, but Kevin simply responded with a question:“You choose destruction?”Fu Hua was speechless.She had to admit that Kevin’s words made sense.If humanity were left to its own devices, given the current situation... the chances of defeating the Honkai were slim.They would face the same fate as the Previous Era.But... we always have to consider the unexpected.Thinking of the Q&A space that seemed to even be able to resurrect the dead, Fu Hua calmly said, “I see the possibility of defeating the Honkai.”“Where?” Kevin asked, but Fu Hua couldn’t give an answer.

Although they were once comrades, now... they might be enemies. Revealing important things to the enemy was simply old-fashioned, not foolish.“Sorry, Kevin,” Fu Hua apologized, but also made her stance clear.

Without being able to tell Kevin about the possibility, there was absolutely no way to convince him...

Furthermore, even if she told Kevin everything, Fu Hua didn’t believe she could convince this stubborn old colleague.

Kevin, lurking behind the snake’s shadow, said calmly, “You have your own beliefs.”Despite his words, the underlying meaning was clear. Just as Fu Hua had her own beliefs, Kevin’s resolve remained unchanged.The fight was still about to continue, but Fu Hua suddenly said, “I'm leaving, you can’t stop me.”Kevin’s condition had been reduced to a tenth of its former self after a thousand years.She, on the other hand, had almost recovered to her peak.Although Welt had been badly beaten, he was still able to unleash the power of the Herrscher of Reason.Furthermore, Fu Hua wasn’t alone.She was accompanied by the Fourth Herrscher, Wendy.Wendy, having mastered the Wind-Colored Scroll, though still immature as a Herrscher, was undoubtedly more powerful than the half-dead Kevin.Strongest MANTIS at his weakest vs. one Peak MANTIS + two Herrschers.

This power disparity was clearly insurmountable, even if the former were to deploy his former strength as a MANTIS.Kevin, not blind to reality, naturally understood this.He sighed and abandoned the idea of attacking the First Herrscher.“You guys go.”Although helpless, in this situation, Kevin could only hope that the Serpent’s subordinates outside would be more reliable and quickly get him out, or help him recover his strength. Otherwise, if Hua continued to block the door, he would be completely overwhelmed.

Yang wanted to block Kevin again, but was stopped by Fu Hua.After all, she had been an ally of theirs before, and the situation was already nearly as bad as before.Unless he added another move, she had to do it herself, otherwise having Yang back up would be pointless.While dissuading him, Fu Hua also revealed another purpose: “We’re taking a girl away.”She was telling Kevin this simply to ask for his help.From the previous image, Fu Hua knew Kevin knew of Seele’s existence.“That girl?” Kevin’s mind conjured Seele’s image, its slow, serpentine form spitting out its tongue.Seele was essentially a casual move he’d made in his spare time, but he hadn’t expected her to be of any use. He simply knew she held a stigmata... and was similar to someone in his quadrant. Going to contact her.Since his old colleague Fu Hua had spoken, Kevin gave her a courtesy and took a look at the girl.“?”But he was stunned the moment he saw her.Beside her, a girl of the same age with gray Roman curls had appeared.Bronya Zaychik. While watching certain Bubble Worlds to relieve boredom, Kevin had learned about this girl, who bore a striking resemblance to Prometheus, the AI created by Mei in the Previous Era.Bronya and Seele had also seen each other many times.But what surprised Kevin was that this Bronya... actually possessed the power of the Herrscher of Reason.How strange.

The Herrscher of Reason is right here, right?The illusory green snake spit out its tongue, carrying Kevin’s question, “Bronya Zaychik, who possesses the power of the Herrscher of Reason, is that one of yours?”Kevin usually detected those with the power of a Herrscher entering the Sea of Quanta.But he only noticed Bronya when he went to see Seele.This made Kevin think of Fu Hua.The Herrscher of Wind beside Fu Hua had also appeared without a trace of aura.“They’ve already met, but whether they can escape depends on their own.”After briefly describing Bronya’s situation, Kevin stated that he definitely couldn’t rescue her.After all, he was still crouching somewhere in the Sea of Quanta, preoccupied with his own affairs.If he wanted to rescue her, perhaps he could do it after he regained his strength.Fu Hua nodded slightly, unsurprised.She still had great faith in Bronya; she asked Kevin just to get a general idea of the situation.…Q&a SpaceOtto who couldn’t stop dancing finally regained his composure after a struggle.Of course, his face was already terribly dark at this point.He wasn’t the type to care much about his reputation, but he was, after all, the Archbishop of Schicksal.He was caught like this, dancing awkwardly for a while, assuming such an embarrassing posture.

This was simply unbearable, okay?!

Rita took the tape from Otto and returned it to Kiana with a hint of reluctance.“This place...” Otto, having regained his composure, glanced around, a headache brewing.He had already analyzed a lot of things, but this awkward dance completely threw all the clues he had gathered into disarray.Just as Otto was about to reorganize his thoughts, the next question popped up.The question on the screen was:[2. Which of the following characters was the lifelong rival of Archbishop Otto Apocalypse in his romantic history?][A. Li Sushang][B. Yae Sakura][C. Eleanor Schariac][D. Welt Joyce]The others were stunned.Rita’s eyes sparkled, clearly curious about the gossip surrounding the Archbishop.

Kiana (1st) on the side looked disdainful. She figured someone as wicked as Otto must have had a rocky romantic history, right? Oh no... maybe it had nothing to do with love!

Kiana harbored the most hostile suspicions about Otto, even wondered if the jerk was a 500-year-old bachelor.As his granddaughter, seeing this incident involving Otto’s love life, Theresa felt relieved that no important information had been revealed, but also a bit curious.To be honest, Otto had been very good to her.Theresa had been with Otto for a long time.If you counted Otto’s admirers, they could probably stretch from the headquarters of Schicksal to Austria.But Theresa had never seen her grandfather have any emotional problems.At most, he’d occasionally wipe a photo of a little white-haired girl and a little blond boy.“Does the Overseer have enemies in his relationships?” Bianka, more serious, said, only a little intrigued after seeing the question. She asked curiously.Her impression of Otto was the most superficial, but she admired and respected his abilities the most.Otto glanced at the question, his expression impassive, and he casually said, “Not really.”The answer to this question allowed Otto to rule out those familiar but ridiculous names.Based on the question, the only person who could be called his lifelong enemy in love was probably Miss Yae Sakura.But honestly, Otto didn’t consider her an enemy.On the contrary, he was grateful to her for saving and guiding Kallen.However, considering that Kallen was his fiancée, and she had been abducted by him, she could indeed be called his lifelong enemy.----Chapter 159: This hat is unacceptable.Kiana's advance set a precedent for Otto.Knowing full well the question's reference to his lifelong rival in love, Otto calmly gave his answer."I choose B, Yae Sakura."

He answered with a crisp, clear voice.When it came to his own love history, Otto's choice couldn't be wrong.Amid Kiana (1)'s rather unhappy expression, the flashing answer brought the correct green.Otto gazed at the screen with considerable interest.He had a general understanding that the screen would display images related to the question after answering it, but... when it came to himself, what could this strange dimension do?

The past was reimagined in this moment by the images displayed on the screen.—1465In the courtyard of Apocalis, a blond boy happily chased the kite he had crafted."I've been working on it all night, and now it can finally fly..."He chased it, his heart filled with joy as he gazed upon the kite he had crafted.But..."Pah!"With a whoosh, the stone pierced the kite's frail wings. Losing its buoyancy, the kite plummeted, disappearing over the wall.While he was stunned, a dismissive voice echoed from behind him:"Another boring thing!"Otto tried to leap over the wall, but his sister's voice only served to mock him. "Stop wasting your time! Your health is so poor; you're lucky to be alive.""How could I have such a useless brother!"Seeing Otto's futile efforts, his sister left with a few words before departing.Otto was left alone, staring at his stinging hands, feeling lost.Outside the video, Kiana (1st) couldn't help but wonder, seeing Otto like this. "Is this... Otto?"

This weak, frustrated look was completely at odds with the current high-spirited, wicked, and utterly evil bishop."Everyone has their downfalls," Himiko understood.In her youth, she herself had been a researcher aspiring to pursue a career in science, but now, hadn't she become a force-fighting, Schicksal Valkyrie?

Otto's expression remained calm as he watched this strangely unfamiliar past, his thoughts unsettled. He watched quietly, waiting for the next moment in the video to reveal the most important person in Otto Apocalis's life.--whoosh"Ahhh!"

To Otto's surprise, a girl with white hair and blue eyes popped up from the other side of the wall.The girl's face was filled with excitement. "It just flew so far!"WhooshWith a single stride, the white-haired girl sat on the wall and reached into her pocket.In her delicate white palms lay the shattered kite. She smiled and asked, "Is this yours?""...I made it," Otto nodded rather weakly.The white-haired girl, upon hearing the answer, excitedly and happily praised him, "Wow, you're so amazing! You'll definitely become a great inventor!"...This was the first time Otto, abandoned by everyone, had heard such encouragement.At that moment, he thought...It turns out that I can be expected, it turns out that I can be needed. 

"What a shame it's broken," the girl said, looking at the shattered kite in her hands with regret."If you want... if you can... I can make another one for you!"Perhaps touched by these words, she paused for a moment, then tiptoed off the wall and landed on the lawn."By the way, great inventor...""I have one more request..."With her hands behind her back, the most chaste smile Otto had ever seen on her face, the girl pleaded:"Come help me save the world!"This was the meeting of Kallen Kaslana and Otto Apocalis.It was also the beginning of Otto's love life."Your Excellency, you actually have... such a past?"Bianka recalled the image she had just seen, feeling somewhat emotional."So… that Kallen Kaslana was the Overseer's beloved?"She and Otto were relatively close, but Otto had always been rather reserved about Kallen. So, while Bianka knew Otto had a strong connection with the strongest Valkyrie from five hundred years prior, she didn’t know the details. This image, however, shed a lot of light on the matter.Otto smiled and shook his head. "It’s all just old memories."A beloved? Perhaps there was...But now, with his hands stained with blood, using the term "beloved" would only tarnish the image of the saint in his mind.The image wasn't over yet.After all, Otto's encounter with Kallen was only the beginning of his love life.And his so-called lifelong enemy hadn't even appeared yet.The second image of Otto's love life unfolded.In the new image, Otto and Kallen were no longer as childish as before.Theresa and Kiana had also seen this past.It was the story between the Phantom Thief Kallen and Otto in the cross-dressing question.Kiana, Bianka, and Rita, who hadn't seen it before, were amazed.This image represented... the story of Otto's love life unfolding.Judging from Otto and Kallen's interactions, these childhood sweethearts were truly a perfect match.But the more compatible they were, the more curious one became about Otto's lifelong rival.According to the previous two videos, the only person who could become Otto's lifelong rival was someone who stole the love of his childhood sweetheart, Kallen Kaslana.But... given their relationship, the fact that this lifelong rival could actually have succeeded in seizing her makes one wonder who this lifelong rival is.The third video reveals this curiosity.Something seems to have happened before that video.Kallen Kaslana reappears, gravely injured, drifting in the river.Outside the video, Otto frowned at this unfamiliar scene.Although he knew it was only in the past... seeing Kallen's dying form in it, he instinctively clenched his fists.---Although it's unclear how she arrived in the Far East from Europe... outside a remote village in the Far East, Kallen was rescued by Yae Sakura, a shrine maiden out to exorcise demons.The video revealed Kallen's past with Yae Sakura.She meticulously cared for the unconscious Kallen, day after day.Finally, one day, Kallen awoke.Learning that she had been saved by Yae Sakura, she was deeply grateful, but her gratitude was also tinged with confusion.Because her injuries hadn't healed, Yae Sakura allowed Kallen to rest in the village for several more months.During these months, Yae Sakura took care of Kallen's daily needs....their relationship began to blossom.Kaslana's ancestral preference for women, coupled with the fact that at that time... Kallen's confusion immediately led her to take a direct look at Yae Sakura.Yae Sakura, a country girl who hadn't seen the world, was already confused by past events, and Kallen's flirting provoked her.And so, the two of them instantly came together, placing a cuckold hat on Otto, who was far away in Europe.

Outside the video, Otto watched the two happily interacting and smiled.Just as before, even after learning all this, he felt nothing but gratitude towards Miss Yae Sakura.

As for the cuckolding... the abduction of his childhood sweetheart and fiancée... Otto said it was just a piece of cake.Kiana was naturally pleased to see Otto being cuckolded, but seeing Otto's cheerful smile next to her, seemingly unfazed, she couldn't help but secretly wonder if the bastard Otto had a cuckold fetish.

Rita was delighted, but also somewhat helpless. She was naturally happy because she loved fun and was incredibly happy to know Otto's secrets and gossip.

But she was also helpless because she was, after all, one of Otto's subordinates. And her boss had actually had his childhood sweetheart, his fiancée, taken away by a woman. If word got out, they, as his subordinates, would be humiliated.

The next developments in the video were even more bizarre. Far away in Europe, upon learning of his fiancée's abduction, Otto not only didn’t hold her accountable, but he even showed concern and took the opportunity to send the Oath of Judah, a relic from a previous era, to Kallen.

After watching this, Rita exclaimed, "My own bishop is a lapdog!"The video ended, and Kiana (1st) successfully took over Fu Hua's role, accepting the Homu box.This was Otto's box. Although she desperately didn't want to give it to him, she couldn't possibly confiscate it without turning the table upside down.Kiana (1st) could only secretly pray that the bastard Otto didn't reveal anything useful.

Otto took the box and examined it, trying to find a clue. However, the Homu reward box itself was quite plain aside from the Hom label, and it was impossible to discern anything from the surface.

Even Welt's use of the Power of Reason couldn't decipher it, so expecting to discern anything with the naked eye was pure fantasy!

Of course, Otto hadn't really expected to see anything.From the video about himself which had just revealed the past, he already had a clue.If the video about himself represented the past, then... could the other questions bring images of the present, or... the future?

While the idea of seeing the future seemed a bit absurd, the hostility Kiana displayed when she saw him dissuaded Otto from such speculation.

If his plan went through, and K423 and Theresa saw the future, then the changes at St. Freya Academy and K423's hostility would all be explained.

A gloomy glint crossed Otto's eyes. He was so confident in himself that he hated uncontrollable variables.

If everything turned out as he imagined, and K423 and the others knew his plan and even understood the future, then they would surely become variables beyond his control!

He glanced discreetly at Theresa, and at Himiko and Kiana (1st) beside her. A hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.The sensitive Kiana (1st) noticed this coldness, but she didn't react, pursing her lips calmly.The icy gaze sent a chill through Kiana (1st)'s heart, a wave of discomfort.She sensed a deep malice in it.Out of caution, but also out of concern, Kiana (1st) leaned slightly closer to Kiana and shared her findings. "Be careful! That man named... Otto seems to be plotting something sinister."Kiana was startled and tried to turn away, but then she was immediately held back by Himiko. Himiko smiled, shook her head ever so slightly, and then faced Otto head-on.

Noticing the change in him, she felt a sense of helplessness.

Although she had tried her best to conceal it, it was still somewhat impossible to hide it from the five-hundred-year-old Archbishop.

Theresa had naturally noticed the change in the situation, but she certainly had no intention of antagonizing Otto.

So, playing on her status as Otto's granddaughter, she coquettishly mumbled, "Grandpa, please open it quickly." Theresa was still somewhat... useful.

Even Otto, aware of the situation, wore a friendly smile.Of course, despite his outward kindness, the Archbishop had already made up his mind. As soon as he left this place, he would eliminate Himiko, Anti-Entropy, and St. Freya Academy, the variables, and then directly get K423.

This was because Otto discovered that this space seemed to restrict the use of force.Otherwise, he could have considered having Rita and Bianka take these people down by now.Let's put aside the situation of a kind father and a filial granddaughter.This box still needed to be taken.

It was openedOtto smiled as he opened the box.His luck wasn't bad, so there was a golden light.After the golden light faded, a gentleman's hat appeared... in a green hue.[Forgiveness Hat][A magical hat. Wear it and you can forgive anyone, no matter what they've done to you. However, the power will cease to work once you take it off.][Note: Of course, forgive it~~][P.S.: This hat still has untapped power. When it rests on the right person, its true power will unleash!]These are the properties of the hat's item information sheet before it's unfolded.But before it was unfolded, neither Otto nor Theresa knew anything about it.

Otto glanced at the green hat in his hand. He wasn't bothered by its color.But... considering the disappointing nature of that square dance tape, he gave up on testing the hat's efficacy himself."Rita..."Otto's gaze fell on Rita, who had been smirking since seeing the Forgiveness Hat. An idea suddenly struck him.Rita, sensing the bishop's thoughts, paled and quickly declined."Bishop, this hat doesn't suit you!"As Otto's loyal subordinate, Rita usually followed his instructions.But forget about trying out an item with such unknown effects.Having seen Otto's awkward dancing, how could Rita possibly fall for such a trick?She was indeed a fun-loving person, but she didn't want to be the one being laughed at!As she pulled away, Rita also brought in Bianka, who was standing nearby. With a professional smile, she said, "Rita actually thinks this hat would suit Lady Bianka."---Chapter 160 [Ideal Fluid]Merely shirking responsibility wasn't enough, so while Rita was escaping, she also took advantage of the situation by introducing another replacement: the last of the three—Durandal.Like her nickname, "Dudu," Bianka was an honest person.But she wasn't stupid.Bianka, perceiving Rita's sinister intentions, was annoyed. "Rita, you..."Interrupting Bianka, Otto smiled nonchalantly, saying, "That's all right."He could see Rita was shifting the blame, and at first, he'd looked at her with the intention of teasing her. He understood the thoughts of his restless subordinate.After all, constantly trying to uncover his boss's dirty laundry and enjoy his company wasn't a good idea.But...If it was Bianka...Otto had to admit that she was a perfect fit.Personality, strength... Accustomed to Bianka's serious demeanor, Otto felt an urge to be the funny one, to watch others' jokes."...Yes, Your Excellency." Since her boss had spoken, Bianka could only reluctantly agree, even though she knew trying something like this would likely be humiliating.She took the green hat from his hand, and then... with an extremely difficult movement, she put it on.Durandal is quite good-looking, but with her current casual outfit, the green gentleman's hat perched atop her smooth blond hair, there's something odd about it.At least those who knew Bianka, like Theresa, couldn't help but laugh.Otto looked her over for a moment, but seeing nothing interesting, he asked Bianka how she felt about the hat. "How does it feel?"Rita smiled, looking forward to it.But..."Nothing unusual..." Bianka frankly stated how she felt about the hat, and then, amidst Rita's regret at not seeing any fun, she said...

The voice paused, "But—"Here, Otto showed a hint of interest.Kiana, on the other hand, also felt Bianka's heavy breath turn from joy to nervousness. She listened attentively to Bianka's words, afraid to miss a single word.Amidst the mixed stares, Bianka clenched her fists and said sternly, "I can feel the strength in my body... seems to have increased significantly."Hearing this, Theresa's face fell.Based on previous experience with prizes, the ability to increase strength meant it was definitely something more than a simple prize.What were the things they had obtained that could directly improve attributes, grant strength, and increase power?

Mei's glasses possess some of the Herrscher of Thunder's powers and peak intelligence.

Kiana's Void Tiara possesses some of the Herrscher of the Void's powers and increases its output limit.Bronya's Crown of Reason, also known as the hair ornament, possesses some of the Herrscher of Reason's powers and some strange abilities.Wendy's Wind-Colored Scroll exponentially increases her power as the Herrscher of Wind.After discussing these magical items, Theresa felt that the green hat Bianka had obtained might also possess the power of a certain Herrscher...She glanced at Bianka, a headache brewing.Those above are all Herrschers. Could this Bianka, with her thick eyebrows and big eyes... become a Herrscher too?

"Why don't we just take a look? Once we have a better idea, we can react."Theresa was tempted to open the hat's item information sheet.As the saying goes, knowing yourself and your enemy ensures victory in a hundred battles.If they knew the hat's exact properties, they'd have a plan for dealing with Otto later."We can give it a try."Himiko agreed with Theresa's idea.Although Otto could figure out the information sheet, there was no telling if this cunning fellow would figure it out.In that case, why not take the initiative and use this item to find out Otto's true intentions? Cleared.Kiana (1st) was quite open with Kiana, at least anything she could tell her, she certainly didn't mind sharing.She learned some information about this dimension, and also learned that Otto Apocalypse was a villain and the current Archbishop of Schicksal.Kiana exclaimed, "Wow, Archbishop of Schicksal!" She and her father had been constantly hunted by Schicksal, running around everywhere.And now, they'd actually run into the Archbishop of Schicksal. This, this, this was like enemies meeting, a scene of intense jealousy.Kiana declared that if she didn't give this bastard a bloody face, she'd just take his last name!

In short, Kiana also disliked Otto.Regarding the two dilemmas between Theresa and Himiko, the clever Kiana bluntly suggested, "Can you guys be more discreet?"

Opening the item information sheet discreetly?

f the opponent can't see it, there's no need to worry. If they do, the situation won't be any worse than before, right?"...That's right," Theresa paused, then realized.Actually, the way to open the item information sheet has never been so fixed.It was just convenient, and there wasn't much else to do, so they followed Mei's method.And now...Theresa glanced at the box and snapped her fingers behind her back.Although they had tried opening the box before, only the person who answered the question could help, but with the information sheet, anyone could do it!

As Otto was fascinated and Bianka was about to take off the hat, Theresa's covert action instantly revealed the hat's item information sheet.[Forgiveness Hat][A magical hat. Wear it and you can forgive anyone, no matter what they've done to you. However, the effect will cease once you take it off.][Forgiveness: You can forgive them.][Shattered Dreams: The more you're cheated on, the greater the power you gain.][Note: Strive to be cheated on!]Bianka:...Looking at the properties of the Forgiveness Hat and thinking about herself wearing it, even with her personality, Bianka's face instantly turned green.Being cheated on makes you stronger... This hat is too much to use!Rita was also a bit stunned, partly because of the information that suddenly popped up in the hat, and partly because of the hat's... attributes."Snap!"Theresa slapped her forehead, feeling her earlier worries were for naught.Being cheated on can make you stronger, and you can forgive... This isn't the power of a Herrscher, it's simply the power of a cuckold!Kiana (1st) felt a bit amused by this. Leaning against Kiana, who looked like her, she said jokingly, "This really suits her."Kiana also laughed.Just now, a lifelong enemy with a history of relationships appeared.Now, a hat of forgiveness—it's a perfect match.Otto, however, paid no attention to Kiana's hostility.He calmly read the information about the hat's powers on the pop-up item sheet, resting his chin with a hint of interest and... regret.Otto had never been a particular person. As long as he could achieve his goal, there was almost nothing he wouldn't sacrifice, even himself.And judging by the hat's attribute called Dream Shattering, being... being green makes you stronger...

If this limit were unlimited, and he felt it was necessary, then Otto would absolutely not mind becoming the greenest person in the world.

But... unfortunately, this hat has another attribute.

Otto looked at the attribute called forgiveness with regret. If it were just the Shattered Dream, this hat would be a perfect match for him.

However, this crappy attribute, which, according to the description, seems to forgive anyone no matter what they've done, greatly limits Shattered Dream's strength. If it forgives everything, then there's virtually no chance of conflict. If that were the case, then even if Shattered Dream could grant him immense power, what would be the point?

"What a shame."Regretfully, Otto accepted the cuckold hat from Bianka's hands.Although the side effects were obvious,... given its properties, if it truly worked, he could still find a use for it at the right opportunity.

--And so, in the days that followed, Bishop Otto Apocalypse of Schicksal successfully established himself as the First Cuckold.

According to an unknown, sleazy maid, the Bishop greatly enjoyed wearing it (incorrectly).

------The Sea of QuantaAmong the people waiting near the entrance, Wendy raised her hand and a tornado swept away a swarm of Quantum Shadows. Familiar with the power of the Herrscher, she looked at Fu Hua with a mixture of nonchalant concern."Fu Hua, are Bronya and the others truly alright?"They had been waiting here for who knows how long.Time in the Sea of Quanta was imprecise, so it was impossible to tell how much time had passed.All Wendy remembered was that she had dispatched nearly a few hundred waves of Quantum Shadows.With Wendy around to take care of things, Fu Hua, happily at ease, sat cross-legged on the ground. She smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry too much. For Bronya, there's no opponent in this ocean that can render her helpless."Kevin might have been one before, but not anymore.Besides Kevin, Bronya who possessed the power of a Herrscher and having learned the Edge of Taixuan from her could easily escape unscathed even if she ran into a villain like Welt in the video.Wendy, of course, believed Bronya would be safe, but she still hummed a muffled sigh because of the relationship with someone important to her.A bit depressed...Kill a few more waves of Quantum Shadows, right?Thinking this way, Wendy vented her frustration directly on the Quantum Shadows.The Herrscher of Wind was slaughtering the minions with a relentless spree.One AoE annihilated them all.Gazing at this rather simple scene, Fu Hua, who had been asked by Einstein to hone her skills, took the initiative and said."They're too weak. How about I find you an opponent?""Hmm?"Wendy paused in her mob-killing and looked at Fu Hua, eagerness in her eyes."...I'll let it go."Fu Hua, seeing that Wendy seemed to consider her a rival, shook her head."Hmm..." Wendy said unhappily.Although she kept calling Fu Hua "senior," she actually wanted to test this MANTIS, said to be a relic from a previous era.Fighting those small fry, let alone using the Wind Stigmata bonus from the Wind-Colored Scroll, she couldn't even utilize 10% of her own power from the Gem of Desire. It was so boring.Fu Hua smiled. "Don't worry, the enemy I found for you is quite good."The enemy she chose for Wendy was, of course, that Tlaloc, the Judgment-class Honkai Beast that was killed by Bronya's stroller, which appeared in the previous video.As a Honkai Beast on par with Herrschers, a Judgment-class Tlaloc is undoubtedly an extremely formidable opponent.Finding Tlaloc isn't difficult.Based on what we've seen in the previous video, it seems to be Kevin's familiar.So Fu Hua plans to borrow Tlaloc from Kevin.Honkai Beasts aren't exactly popular toys, and although Tlaloc is a Judgment-class creature, Kevin has no regard for his familiar. He really didn't have any ideas.It was simply that if it could be of use, he'd show up; if not, he'd let it die.Fu Hua offered to borrow it, even though their positions seemed to be at odds.But because of their past friendship, Kevin was very concise and didn't say much, directly dispatching Tlaloc.And so,A dramatic scene unfolded at the portal to the Sea of Quanta.That is,—Judgment-class Honkai Beast Tlaloc vs. Herrscher of Wind Wendy.Judgment-class Honkai Beasts are powerful, but it depends on who they're compared to.Although, judging by their class, Judgment-class Honkai Beasts and Herrschers are on the same level.However, in terms of actual combat power, the Herrschers who can use their powers clearly completely outclass the Honkai Beasts, who rely solely on their massive bodies for crude combat.In the previous footage, during her research on Wendy, Einstein discovered that she was surprisingly uneducated... Not uneducated, after all, St. Freya also teaches cultural subjects, but even so, her knowledge level is extremely low.After becoming an A-rank Valkyrie, she threw all the knowledge she learned in school back into the air.Brain, brain, brain... what the hell! I can kill Honkai Beasts with just a gun, what the hell is culture!

Wendy's mastery of the Gem of Desire didn't improve her in this regard. She was hesitant to solve a tornado, and if she couldn't solve it, it simply wasn't strong enough; she just had to increase the wind force.

Of course, this situation infuriated Einstein.She, the Herrscher of Wind, possessed the incomparable scientific ability to create ideal fluids.But in this girl's hands, it became nothing more than a blower that could only whip up tornadoes.The master of physics Einstein nearly fainted at the sight of this.After a period of forced study, and with some help from Bronya, Einstein finally learned some uses for the blower beyond tornadoes.One of these was the impenetrable shield Wendy was currently using to block Tlaloc's attacks.While this thin shield looked easily shatterable,it was actually what's known as an ideal fluid.—Incompressible, with zero viscosity.Considering the definition of an ideal fluid, using it as a defense...So-called absolute defense, that's really wasteful.