At the same time, Kiana☆ had long been prepared. The power of the Herrscher of the Void burst forth. She focused all her might on Otto, her output climbing higher and higher, "Let your authority, be buried with you!"]
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[In the livestream, the power of the False God and the Herrscher of the Void collided like two shooting stars, bursting into dazzling light.
For a moment, the entire space was shrouded in this overwhelming energy, forming a temporary stalemate.
Kiana☆ stood in place, clenching her teeth, her whole body trembling slightly, fine beads of sweat forming on her forehead and sliding down her cheeks, yet her gaze remained firmly fixed ahead.
In her mind, scenes from the past flashed endlessly.
Her mother's warm smile, her father's teachings, Teacher Himeko's gentle gaze, the squad leader's companionship, Theresa's encouragement...
These memories were like a clear spring, pouring endlessly into her heart, giving her boundless strength.
"Mom... Dad... Teacher Himeko... Squad Leader... Theresa... Sirin..."
Kiana☆ recited these names, her eyes growing even more determined, as the Herrscher of the Void's power surged out once again, unstoppable!
"This is what you owe each and every one of them!"
Kiana☆'s voice echoed throughout the space, filled with endless anger and resolve.]
Fu Lin watched as Kiana☆ recited name after name, but not his. He couldn't help but clutch his chest, looking hurt as he asked, "Kiana☆, you didn't even mention me, my heart aches so much!"
Seeing this, Kiana☆ hurriedly hugged Fu Lin, gently explaining, "Fu Lin, back then I didn't know Otto had hurt you too, so... if you're upset, should I go teach this world's Otto a lesson for you?"
Upon hearing Kiana☆'s words, Otto suddenly felt a chill creep over him, 〈???〉 as if he had no idea why he was suddenly dragged into this conversation.
[With her furious shout, the Herrscher of the Void's power swelled instantly, like a massive energy sphere devouring everything around it.
A deafening explosion filled the entire space, the "false god's" power vanished completely with Otto.
And Otto's mental landscape collapsed rapidly under the force of the impact. The girls had already returned to where they had set out, and everything fell back into calm.]
Faced with Otto's death, everyone froze as if under a binding spell, their eyes fixed blankly on the screen, dazed.
Kallen, 〈So this is Otto's... ending.〉
Li Sushang, 〈Sigh...〉
Tesla hesitated, 〈Otto... really got killed...?〉
[Magical Girl]Theresa, 〈Grandpa...〉
It wasn't just Tesla, everyone present knew Otto to some degree, and all were well aware of his cunning and craftiness.
In such a situation, logically no one should have had any chance of survival... but since it was Otto, instinctively they still doubted.
Welt's voice rang out in the silence of the Sea of Quanta, his tone also filled with shock and doubt, 〈That man called Otto Apocalypse could really die?〉
Einstein, 〈Though it's hard to believe, Otto... may truly be dead.〉
[Miss Lily]Otto, 〈Everyone, are you feeling reluctant over my departure? Or too overwhelmed to speak?〉
Fu Lin bluntly said, "I think Theresa truly feels reluctant, but the rest are just wondering if you'll suddenly crawl back like a corpse, otherwise it'd be a wasted celebration."
Kevin, 〈Though Otto did many wrongs, he did help you all through the hardest "Herrscher of Binding."〉
Su, 〈Yes, otherwise who knows how many casualties there would have been.〉
Elysia, 〈So, did this Archbishop actually do one good thing~?〉
Himeko, 〈Seems that way, doesn't it?〉
But the next second, as Otto's voice once again sounded in the video, everyone's expressions changed instantly.
Tesla, 〈Damn, I knew he wouldn't die that easily!〉
Einstein, 〈Calm down, Dr. Tesla. It seems things aren't as you imagine, Otto's current state is more like consciousness... a brief last flicker?〉
Kiana Kaslana, 〈Just say he's a wandering ghost.〉
["Well done, Bianca, Kiana."
Durandal was startled at first, then asked in confusion, "That voice , Archbishop?"
Kiana☆, who had just relaxed a little, immediately tensed again, gripping her greatsword tightly, scanning her surroundings with full focus , but found nothing.
Otto's voice drifted in the air, faint yet clear, sounding both far and near, strangely calm, "No need to be tense... you two mighty warriors."
"You indeed overturned the rules above the 'false god' in an instant, turning my spirit into this last sliver."
"Soon, everything will settle according to your will... So before then, let me congratulate you."
Otto's voice continued, weak but carrying a strange sense of relief, "Congratulations on defeating 'Herrscher of Domination' and 'Herrscher of Binding,' congratulations on stopping me from destroying your history and kin."
"And... congratulations to myself as well, for finally being able to bid farewell to my life without regrets."
He seemed to care little about his own death, instead sincerely rejoicing for Bianca and Kiana☆.
Durandal still didn't understand the situation, but had a feeling , this might be the only chance to hear the truth from Otto's mouth, "...Archbishop, we stopped the insane plan you spoke of. Now, it's time you tell us your true goal, isn't it?"
Otto chuckled, as if surprised by Durandal's persistence for the truth, "Hah... you really are stubborn, Bianca. Even now, you still refuse to see me as an enemy?"
Durandal said seriously, "For what you've done to me, of course I can't forgive. But I also won't forget your guidance to me."
"And even now, I still believe... deep inside, you still in some way believe in the things you taught us to believe in."
Otto froze, he hadn't expected Durandal to bring up his mentorship at this moment.
He thought, after everything, that with her memories restored, she would only hate him and deny all of him.
In the end, he sighed softly, with helplessness, with reflection, and with a trace of unspoken feeling, and said, "Heh... stubborn child."
And so Otto began telling Durandal everything he had done.
But as time passed, Otto's voice grew faint, as if his stay in the world was about to end.
At the time of parting, Otto gave his last farewell, "Farewell, heroes."
"Tell Theresa... I regret that her grandfather cannot attend her coronation."
Otto's presence faded completely before the girls, his soul drifting afar, into nothingness, toward its final fate.]
[ A/N: Spread the word, after death, Otto became the Emanator of Nihility! dog head]
Einstein, 〈So, we successfully stopped Otto, yet his plan didn't fail either. Truly a win-win.〉
Tesla, 〈...To scheme to such a degree, I almost admire him.〉
Durandal also sighed, 〈If only Otto could have put that mind to eradicating the Honkai.〉
Cecilia, 〈Even at the end, Lord Otto thought of Theresa.〉
[Magical Girl]Theresa rubbed her reddened eyes, her voice slightly choking, 〈Luckily my coronation still had Grandpa there.〉
Raven, 〈Phew, is it finally over?〉
Hare, 〈I think... not yet.〉
"The Fool's ending has not yet completely fallen. Next comes Thus Spoke Apocalypse! "
Fu Lin quickly summoned the livestream screen, his fingers sliding rapidly as he scrolled up and down through Otto's videos.
"Mm... not this one, not that one either... why are they all fan edits..."
Suddenly, Fu Lin's eyes lit up. He shouted excitedly, then clicked play to show the video to everyone.
"Aha, found it!"
As the screen lit up, a line of description slowly appeared,
[How many evils must one commit to bring her back to dawn at the end of hell?
How far must one walk to reclaim their true self at the end of time?]