Void Archives, 〈???... you b*****〉
Fu Shi, 〈This is too funny, ahahahaha!!!〉
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[Magical Girl]Theresa asked curiously, 〈Fu Lin, are we about to watch Grandpa's past memories?〉
Otto forced a somewhat awkward smile and replied, 〈Mm~ being watched by so many people while my past life plays out… it feels like everyone is staring at my naked body, it's really embarrassing, so please, everyone, show some mercy.〉
Einstein, 〈Don't worry, someone here is still muted and can't speak. But your metaphor disgusted her.〉
Fu Shi immediately showed a look of disgust and muttered, 〈Ew~ Otto, you're so gross. What kind of stupid metaphor is that? Who would ever want to see your body!〉
However, Fu Lin remained calm, looking expectant as he said, "Indeed, rather than Otto's naked body, I much prefer Otto in women's clothing."
Upon hearing this, Fu Shi's eyes widened in shock, her face full of disbelief, as if she had just heard something outrageous.
Kiana☆ also turned her head in surprise, her mouth slightly open, wearing a look of astonishment. She looked at Fu Lin with doubtful eyes, as if asking, 'Fu Lin, what nonsense are you talking about again?'
Kallen, 〈I like it too, hehe.〉
Yae Sakura, 〈Kallen, don't you think it's kind of weird for a man to dress in women's clothing?〉
Kallen, 〈But Otto looks really good in women's clothing!〉
Everyone, 〈No immediate rebuttal.〉
[Miss Lily]Otto, 〈Since Kallen likes it, I suppose women's clothing isn't out of the question.〉
Elysia, 〈Wooow～?〉
Kallen looked at the scene appearing in the video, surprised, 〈That is… the conversation I had with Otto before the Eastern Expedition.〉
[In the video, the scene gradually sharpened, showing Otto and Kallen conversing before the Eastern Expedition.
There was a trace of worry on Kallen's face as she confided her thoughts about the current Schicksal.
However, Otto's response was unexpected.
He didn't seem to grasp the deeper meaning behind Kallen's words, instead replying with irrelevant remarks.
Perhaps Otto wasn't completely oblivious to her intent, but rather chose to avoid it.
Soon after, Otto's conversation with Void Archives gave the answer.
"If you ask me to judge the situation at that time..."Void Archives paused, as if considering the right words, then continued, "She was seeking spiritual support from you, yet you responded with irrelevance."
"Treating the other as a superhuman, even a perfect being… that's emotionally fatal."
Otto acknowledged Void Archives' point, paused for a moment, and gave a self-deprecating smile, "You see, I really wasn't a qualified childhood friend, was I?"
Void Archives looked at Otto, a trace of surprise in its eyes, "Didn't expect you to evaluate yourself so objectively."
"If I can't even do that, how could I possibly be certain I could offer another person, a person different from myself, a second life?"
Otto pressed forward, exploring his memories, "Let's keep going... there should be plenty more for us to criticize, after all, in front of her, I was often nothing more than a true fool."]
Einstein, 〈Schicksal was indeed corrupt back then. Not long after Saint Kallen left, the people rose in rebellion under her name.〉
Einstein paused, then continued, 〈In 1491, Otto heeded the people's call, led the allied forces, annihilated the main's troops of Schicksal in one stroke, founded the New Schicksal, and became Archbishop.〉
[Miss Lily]Otto, 〈At that time, I only took up the banner of rebellion to keep Kallen's name from being tainted by defeat again.〉
Li Sushang, 〈So Rakshasa went through all that before... and his trip to Shenzhou happened after he became Archbishop of Schicksal. Then, in that coffin he carried...〉
Fu Lin stroked his chin wisely and said, "Definitely and absolutely, I bet what's inside is Kallen's corpse."
Kallen, 〈Huh? My corpse? Otto, you...〉
Kallen's gaze grew complicated as she looked probing at Otto, who sat upright nearby.
Otto coughed lightly, pretending to stay composed, 〈Ahem, that's… just their speculation. In truth, the coffin only contained some supplies I had prepared.〉
Fu Lin looked doubtful, "I don't believe it."
Fu Shi quickly chimed in, 〈What a coincidence, neither do I.〉
Everyone, 〈We don't believe it either. You could destroy the world for Kallen, so keeping Saint Kallen's body in a coffin isn't impossible at all.〉
[Miss Lily]Otto, 〈...〉
Kallen, 〈Oh my, Otto, you didn't actually do that, did you?〉
[In the video, Otto and Void Archives arrived at the next memory point.
The scene again featured Otto and Kallen, this time after the failure of the Eastern Expedition.
The two sat by a warm campfire, their conversation still revolving around Schicksal.
Otto tried hard to respond, but he still couldn't grasp what Kallen truly wanted. Instead, he spoke what he thought were gentle and considerate words, yet they were of no real help.
Looking back at his self-righteous younger self, Otto let out a bitter chuckle, "Back then I really was ridiculous, thinking that so-called 'gentleness and consideration' could solve everything."
"Well, generally speaking, those things are important."
Void Archives bluntly pointed out, "If there's blame to be placed, it should be on your younger self, who simply didn't understand her heroic resolve."
Otto sighed deeply, eyes full of regret and helplessness, "Yeah… when she said 'save the world,' she truly wasn't joking. And she would never waver in that belief."
Afterward, Otto moved forward again, "You see, these fatal misalignments were there from the very beginning."
Then, thinking about the memories about to surface, Otto said helplessly, "Ah~~ the next memory will only show how Otto Apocalypse became more and more pitiful and laughable."]
Fu Shi, 〈Well well, didn't expect Otto to have such a naïve side.〉
[Miss Lily]Otto, 〈Haha, people need to grow after all. Besides, five hundred years is more than enough to completely change a person, don't you think?〉
Elysia, 〈That's true, Kevin and Hua have both changed a lot. Luckily, Hua has a new life and new companions, but Kevin is still trapped by the past.〉
Kevin, 〈...〉
[Shenzhou Tablet]Fu Hua, 〈...〉
Kallen, 〈So Otto back then only thought I was joking, huh. Well, I guess I can understand～〉
[Miss Lily]Otto, 〈After all, saving the world is far too idealistic...〉
Kiana, 〈Even if it's impossible, I'll still try! Saving the world is super cool! Kallen-senpai, I'll save the world with you.〉
Mei, 〈Me too.〉
Bronya, 〈Idiot Kiana, don't forget about Bronya.〉
Yae Sakura, 〈I'll stay with you too, Kallen.〉
[Miss Lily]Otto, 〈Get lost, get lost, get lost, Kallen only needs me! Times have changed, it's time to bring destruction to the Honkai!〉
Fu Shi, 〈Bring destruction to the Honkai? Otto, have you always been this arrogant?〉
Su, 〈Kevin, do you see? People of this civilization have their own choices. As forerunners, we can't presumptuously make choices on their behalf.〉
Kevin, 〈...〉