Without a moment's hesitation, Kiana☆ gripped her great sword tightly, and driven purely by instinct, launched a fierce assault toward Otto.]
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[In the video screen, Kiana☆ swung a series of fierce slashes toward Otto, the blazing flame symbolizing undying will burned violently, the fire raging.
However, the powerful attacks landed on Otto without causing the slightest harm.
Otto stood there leisurely, his gaze carrying a hint of mockery as he looked at Kiana☆, who kept attacking in vain, and he spoke in a dismissive tone,
"A meaningless struggle. I already said, this is a battle I do not wish to engage in."
Kiana☆ did not stop her assault in the slightest. Her eyes were calm and resolute as she stared at the radiant glow enveloping Otto, as if it were an insurmountable barrier.]
Tesla, 〈What's going on, is Kiana☆ holding back?〉
Einstein, 〈I think it might be related to that layer of light surrounding Otto, but what it actually is remains unknown.〉
Fu Lin revealed an expression of realization and suddenly said, "I get it, Otto activated the Grace Field, the ability of the Herrscher of Binding which nullifies all Honkai Energy"
[Magical Girl]Theresa, 〈Huh? What's that? But Grandpa in the video does look really shiny.〉
[Kiana☆ spoke every word clearly, "The battle... isn't over yet!"
"Be quiet for a while... Herrscher of Flamescion."
Otto no longer paid her any attention. He simply turned around quietly, looking toward the radiant door ahead, and solemnly declared, "I will take over the powers of 'God' one by one, and after 12 hours, present to you a brand-new world full of miracles."
"...Don't even think about escaping!"
Herrscher's intuition told Kiana☆ that this might be the last chance to subdue Otto Apocalypse, and she must not let him escape.
Thus, Kiana☆ thrust the great sword of Flamescion into the ground and slowly extended her hand, as the power of the Herrscher of the Void surged out from within her.
In Otto's astonished and shocked gaze, a void black hole wrapped around him, constantly expanding and compressing in repetition, attempting to swallow him.
When she saw the attack taking effect, the corners of Kiana☆'s lips curved into a faint smile, "Otto, I don't know what your power really is, but that fight just now made me realize a possibility. Looks like I was right."
At this moment, Otto's laughter echoed from within the black hole, "Hahaha, well done, K423. I'm truly proud of you. But... it's not time for that yet..."
'Wait, something's wrong!'
Before Otto's words finished, as Kiana☆ maintained the black hole's output, she suddenly noticed something unusual.
The next second, the black hole that had enveloped Otto instantly dissipated, letting him escape unscathed.
At the same time, Kiana☆ sensed that the energy within her was draining rapidly.
She took a deep breath, calming herself, and tried to condense another void black hole, yet her mind went blank for a moment.
Inside her, the Herrscher's authority was normal, her power felt the same as always, but the power she gathered vanished into nothing for no reason. No matter how she tried, she could not recreate it.
At this moment, Kiana☆ could only watch helplessly as Otto left calmly, finally merging into that strange curtain of light.
But when she tried to pass through the light to continue the chase, she felt her hair stand on end, as if every cell in her body was stopping her.]
Kiana looked puzzled and couldn't help asking, 〈Damn it, I was so close to stopping Otto. What is that curtain of light?〉
Theresa carefully observed the light curtain, frowning, 〈That curtain of light gives me a strange sense of familiarity. It feels very similar to the effect of Judah's Barrier.〉
[Shenzhou Tablet]Fu Hua's expression turned slightly dazed as she slowly spoke, 〈If my judgment is correct, that light curtain...〉
Kevin's expression was stern, and he said firmly, 〈It's the Herrscher of Binding.〉
Einstein, 〈So you're saying Otto now has both the powers of Domination and Binding?〉
Mei, 〈Binding?〉
Su explained calmly, 〈The Herrscher of Binding is also called the "Anti-Honkai Energy Herrscher." Its ability is to expand an anti-Honkai domain, within which all forms of Honkai energy and energy systems, including bioelectricity, are nullified.〉
Su, 〈In our era, this ability posed absolute suppression on fusion warriors and the Divine Keys that depended on Honkai energy, causing nearly total annihilation of the fusion warriors, an event historically known as "The Tragedy of Binding."〉
Kevin took a deep breath, 〈Su, enough...〉
Bronya analyzed calmly, 〈So if Kiana☆ recklessly entered the light curtain in the video, she might lose her power and even die?〉
Kiana, a bit bewildered, asked worriedly, 〈Then, does that mean no one in St. Freya Academy can beat Otto?〉
Su nodded, 〈Theoretically, yes... that is the case.〉
[Magical Girl]Theresa, 〈...〉
The topic grew heavy. Fu Lin tried to lighten the awkward atmosphere by teasing Theresa, "Hahaha, Theresa, why don't you laugh? Were you born not liking to smile?"
[Magical Girl]Theresa, 〈This isn't the time for jokes. If we encounter the Herrscher of Binding in the future, what should we do?〉
"You should become the Herrscher of Rest, ow~" Before he could finish, Kiana☆ punished him instantly, cutting the laughter short.
Kiana☆ curved her lips slightly and spoke softly, "Fu Lin, no matter what, Theresa is our elder. Show her some respect."
Hearing this, Theresa couldn't help but give a little "hmph."
Himeko, 〈Kiana☆ and Bronya are Herrschers, Rita is missing... does that mean Theresa will face Otto alone?〉
Theresa explained helplessly, 〈I have Honkai beast DNA in me, so I also cannot enter that light curtain. The power of Binding affects me just the same as Kiana and the others.〉
Himeko was speechless.
Mei☆ reminded, 〈Teacher Himeko, since Kiana☆ is here, that means Otto's plan failed. The live room will reveal it soon.〉
Himeko suddenly realized, 〈Oh, right.〉
[As Kiana☆ stood troubled before the light curtain, a voice suddenly called out from behind her.
Kiana☆ snapped back to reality and turned around, seeing Bronya, Seele, and Rosalia and Lilia converging toward her.
Just as Kiana☆ and Bronya were discussing the light curtain, Theresa's communication also came through.
After successfully contacting Kiana☆ and the others, Theresa clearly breathed a sigh of relief, then asked what had happened at the cathedral and about the sudden appearance of the strange light curtain.
Kiana☆ took a deep breath and told Theresa everything she knew in detail.
Theresa, after a moment of silence, said that the light curtain was most likely the Authority of Binding. She told Kiana☆ and the others not to act rashly, but to retreat to a safe zone while she and the Doctor discussed a solution.
Kiana☆ nodded. Though anxious inside, she knew Theresa's decision was correct.
She glanced once more toward the cathedral, then retreated with Bronya and the others to a safe zone, awaiting Theresa and the Doctor's instructions.]
Tesla, 〈Aaaah! I'm so pissed! That bastard Otto hiding in the cathedral with the Binding's domain, what kind of cowardice is that? Come out and fight fair if you've got guts!〉
[Miss Lily]Otto, 〈Hahaha, seeing you like this makes me really want to reenact that scene from the video right in front of you.〉
Tesla, though knowing Otto never says anything good, still asked out of curiosity, 〈Which scene?〉
Kosma, 〈Don't tell me it's what I'm thinking... Tesla will explode if she hears it!〉
Tesla, 〈???〉
[Miss Lily]Otto stayed silent, then silently sent a GIF, 〈(Soybean Smile)... "I jumped in again, oh no! I jumped out again, hit me you fool.gif"〉
Everyone, 〈666〉
Kallen, 〈Uh... I didn't expect you to be like this, Otto...〉
Tesla, 〈!!!!〉
Tesla, 〈I f***, Otto, I f***, you f***, I f***ing, 〉
[Magical Girl]Theresa, 〈Ever since Kallen was revived, Grandpa has changed a lot... but somehow hasn't changed at all.〉
Void Archives, 〈So what, Kallen doesn't love him!〉
Kallen, 〈Who said I don't like Otto?〉
[Miss Lily]Otto instinctively stood up, looking excitedly at Kallen's message, almost in disbelief, 〈??!!!!〉
Void Archives, 〈!!!!〉
Void Archives, 〈Didn't you like that pink-haired...〉
[Void Archives has left the live room...]
Otto played with the Void Archives, the corner of his mouth curving into a pleased smile, 〈Sorry for the spectacle, everyone. I'll keep Void Archives under control.〉
Yae Sakura, 〈???〉
Meanwhile, Einstein was still trying to calm Tesla down, 〈Please calm down, Dr. Tesla!〉
Tesla, 〈F***, 〉
[Miss Lily]Otto, 〈Fu Lin, isn't this ban-worthy?〉
Tesla, 〈Otto, you son of a, f***, , 〉
Einstein, 〈Sigh, forget it. With Otto here, Tesla will never calm down.〉
Just Otto's few words instantly made the live chat lively, filled with chaos and chatter.
Fu Lin lifted his gaze lazily, his expression indifferent, as if he had given up, ignoring Tesla's sharp words.
Kiana☆ also sighed helplessly, pondering whether or not to mute Otto.