Finally, Tesla couldn't hold it in and shouted, cursing at the top of her lungs, 〈Quit your bullsh**!〉
Void Archives, 〈Otto, wasn't that my credit? Without me, how could you even fight Durandel?〉
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[On the screen, Durandal holds Abyss Flower, the tip of the spear pointing straight at Otto, who is half-kneeling on the ground, her expression stern and majestic.
"It's over, Bishop."
Durandal gazed at him, her eyes filled with complexity, "Lay bare all of your thoughts... while there's still time, sit down and have a proper talk with Theresa."
Otto lowered his head, hiding all emotions beneath strands of hair, his voice carrying a faint undertone of a deep chuckle, "...I told you, you should come with the intent to 'kill me,' not stop halfway like this."
Durandal spoke with righteousness, her words like a ringing oath, "That is Kiana☆'s right, or perhaps someone else's. I would rather you explain everything clearly."
"...Ah, is that so."
Otto sighed with emotion, then suddenly a conspiratorial smile surfaced on his face, "Well then, I do still have things I've hidden from everyone, but unfortunately, I cannot tell you at this point in time."]
Fu Shi, 〈Judging from Otto's expression, Durandal ultimately still let her guard down.〉
Tesla, 〈They say villains die from talking too much, never thought the usually decisive Durandal would play this out too.〉
Cecilia, 〈Durandal simply wanted to stop Lord Otto from making more mistakes, otherwise she wouldn't have told him to go talk to Theresa.〉
[Magical Girl]Theresa, 〈Exactly, can't Grandpa just sit down and talk? It's not like I could sentence him to death.〉
[Miss Lily]Otto, 〈Haha, Bianca, the one before you is the culprit who destroyed your home and robbed you of your memories, so you also have the right to understand my life.〉
Durandal gently shook her head, 〈But the me in the video seems to know nothing of this.〉
[From beneath Otto's hidden face, his smile grew increasingly wanton, as he continued speaking, "...Bianca, thanks to our intense battle just now, I was able to slip past your attention and secretly advance my 'Ascension.'"
As his words fell, an indescribable force surged from Otto's body, accompanied by black mist seeping with ominous aura.
Durandal's eyes widened, her body feeling bound and immobile, and she exclaimed in disbelief, "This power... Bishop, you-!"
Otto's mocking laughter, born from a plan's success, echoed in the empty cathedral, "Now it's already too late to do anything, 'Bianca Durandal Atagina.'"
Then, Otto slowly rose and walked to Durandal's side, taking Abyss Flower from her hands, and spoke, "Genius+, forcibly shift coordinates!"
"...!"
Durandal tried desperately to break free of the restraint, but was powerless, still frozen in her stance of holding the weapon, able only to glare at Otto with resisting eyes.
Holding Abyss Flower as he walked toward the cathedral's exit, Otto issued his command with the unquestionable posture of one who rules all, "The gate to the Imaginary Space has already opened. By my authority as 'God', "
"They shall remove this piece from the board, temporarily."
Then, the scene returned to Kiana☆, who had just arrived at the cathedral, witnessing Otto holding Abyss Flower.]
Rita looked worriedly at Durandal's disappearing figure, blurting out, 〈Lady Durandal!〉
[Shenzhou Tablet]Fu Hua, 〈So, Abyss Flower was indeed taken from Durandal by Otto's trickery, without a doubt.〉
Tesla fumed, 〈Damn it, no honor at all, playing dirty against his own Valkyrie!〉
Fu Shi, 〈That's very Otto.〉
Fu Hua, speaking with the tone of one who's been there, 〈When dealing with Otto, you really can't let your guard down for even a moment.〉
Even the usually gentle Kallen felt displeased, her soft complaint tinged with reproach, 〈Otto, this is too much!〉
Yae Sakura, 〈Sneak attacks from behind are truly disgraceful.〉
Higokumaru, 〈Big sis is right!〉
[Miss Lily]Otto put on a facade of indignation, 〈To be honest, witnessing this scene, I too felt a wave of resentment...〉 But he didn't say the rest, otherwise, he'd be scolded again.
Kiana worriedly asked, 〈But what did Otto do, how could Sis suddenly vanish into thin air?!〉
Einstein, her expression grave, analyzed calmly, 〈...From Otto's words just now, Durandal was most likely transported into the Imaginary Space. The question is, with her strength, can she escape?〉
Rita's gentle words, like a spring breeze, brought comfort, 〈No matter what, I believe in Lady Durandal, after all, she's Schicksal's strongest Valkyrie.〉
Siegfried, 〈Exactly!〉
Durandal, 〈Don't worry, everyone, I will definitely return! But is it really okay for Kiana☆ to face Otto alone?〉
Kiana☆ lifted her head, eyes shining with confidence, puffed out her chest, and declared loudly, "No need to worry, I'm strong! In just a brief clash, I've already found Otto's weakness."
Kiana's eyes sparkled, 〈Wow, no wonder I'm me!〉
Bronya, 〈Idiot Kiana, stop flattering yourself. The gap between you and Kiana☆ in essence (intelligence) is huge!〉
[Otto's voice was calm, carrying a faint, hidden sentiment, "Well, the second guest has arrived just in time."
"...Otto!"
Kiana☆ slowed to a stop, eyes fixed warily on Otto, but when she saw the weapon in his hand, a flicker of surprise crossed her face, "That's... Abyss Flower?!"
Otto responded lightly, his tone flat, as if the earlier battle with Durandal had never occurred, "Yes, that was left here by the first guest. She's now resting in the Imaginary Space, I hope that doesn't disappoint you."]
Tesla, 〈I've lived this long and never seen someone so shameless!〉
Einstein, 〈+1〉
Durandal too, at this moment, felt somewhat in agreement with Tesla, 〈....〉
Fu Shi, 〈Who the hell goes to 'rest' in Imaginary Space!〉
At this moment, Fu Lin silently glanced at Kiana☆ beside him, muttering inwardly, 'Fu Shi, there really is someone who built a little house in Imaginary Space.'
Kiana☆ seemed to sense Fu Lin's gaze, stuck out her tongue mischievously, "Ehehe, without Cosmic Juggernaut or the Herrscher of the Void's authority, ordinary people can't even enter Imaginary Space. Of course it's the best place to lock up Fu Lin."
[Otto nonchalantly thrust Abyss Flower into the ground, speaking slowly, "From now on, this cathedral will become the fulcrum of the world's transformation. For your safety, it's best we draw the boundary at Abyss Flower."
But Kiana☆ would never accept that, gripping the Flamescion great sword in one hand, its tip pointed straight at Otto, her eyes firm as she shouted, "...You think I'll just stand by and watch?!"
Otto let out a soft sigh, helpless, "Ah, how troublesome. I truly did not wish to fight again.
"Because... the gift granted me by the Imaginary Tree has already begun to manifest."
Kiana☆ could clearly sense the overwhelming power within Otto, fully aware that he now was far more difficult to deal with than any past foe.
But so what!
Without a moment's hesitation, Kiana☆ gripped her great sword tightly, and driven purely by instinct, launched a fierce assault toward Otto.]