Passerby: "Don't look at me. I'm just a wanderer without a fixed abode—let alone any connections to recruit teachers."Passerby: "Unless you want me to kidnap some from other worlds? Even if I did, they might not cooperate."
Photographer: "Same here. Sorry, Wu Tong, I can't help either. But if I come across anyone during my travels, I'll ask for you."Photographer: "[Apologetic smile.jpg]"
Truth-Seeker: "No worries. Thanks anyway, March."
No-Shamelessness: "Bro Wu, I can help!"No-Shamelessness: "I was already planning to negotiate with the government during the Luotian Ceremony. I can have them scout teachers for you—ordinary or cultivation instructors, no problem."No-Shamelessness: "Though... you know how it is. I'd just be the middleman. The actual terms? You'd have to haggle with those political sharks yourself."
Truth-Seeker: "I see. Thanks, Chu Lan."
Wu Tong was pleasantly surprised by the responses. He'd expected one world to offer assistance at best, but two? That was beyond his hopes.
"But... Fu Hua revealed the chat group to St. Freya?"
His brow furrowed. Everyone knew St. Freya Academy was the Honkai world's equivalent of the infamous "Black Organization"—not entirely composed of moles, but close.
After all, Welt Yang, leader of Anti-Entropy, had openly taught history there for years without detection. That alone spoke volumes about the academy's permeability.
Given St. Freya's status as Schicksal's Far East branch, it was only natural for Anti-Entropy to infiltrate it. And under Principal Theresa's "brilliant" leadership, the academy had effectively become an intelligence hub for all major factions.
"If Fu Hua told Theresa about the chat group, then Schicksal, Anti-Entropy, and World Serpent already know."
"Accepting Fu Hua's offer means those 'Valkyrie teachers' will include who knows how many spies."
The thought made his head throb. St. Freya's reputation as the "most transparent organization" was no joke. As the saying went: "When St. Freya learns a secret, the entire world learns it simultaneously."
Wu Tong had once laughed at the notion—until it became his problem.
He harbored no ill will toward the Valkyries themselves. Every warrior who took up arms against the Honkai was worthy of respect. Even their logistik personnel were admirable.
"But those scheming old foxes... That's another story."
Otto Apocalypse, in particular, was a headache. Wu Tong's life experience paled in comparison to that centuries-old manipulator. Outsmarting him? Impossible.
"If I accept Fu Hua's help, Otto will plant agents among the Valkyries.""Why won't that bastard just die already?"
Just as frustration peaked, an epiphany struck.
"Wait. Otto dies trying to revive Kallen!""The Honkai world can't resurrect her, but the chat group can!"
With revival methods up for trade, Otto's obsession with Kallen made him easy to manipulate. Not only could Wu Tong neutralize the threat, but he might also secure all of Schicksal's knowledge—including the Void Archives' trove of Previous Era technology.
"The hardest target just became the easiest."
As for Anti-Entropy and World Serpent?
"Anti-Entropy's moderates can be reasoned with through Welt. The radicals? Let him clean house after learning what Cocolia's done."
"World Serpent's 'Sand of Time' project aligns perfectly with cross-world migration. Fu Hua, as one of their leaders, can handle Kevin—especially with revival coins as bargaining chips."
The thought of recruiting the Thirteen Flame-Chasers—plus geniuses like Mei, Vill-V, Mobius, and Einstein—sent a thrill through him.
Confident in his plan, Wu Tong finalized his decision.
Truth-Seeker: "Then it's settled. I'll leave it to you two."Truth-Seeker: "@No-Shamelessness @Crimson Phoenix Sage"
No-Shamelessness: "Leave it to me, Bro Wu. I'll make sure it's flawless."Crimson Phoenix Sage: "No need for thanks. If anything, I should be grateful."
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