Void Archives: Dad, Please Stop Hitting Me!

Wait a minute! It's best not to think about these kinds of questions in front of the Lord God!

This idea is rather disrespectful...

After clearing his throat twice, Otto finally perked up and joined the battle—after all, the original purpose of his trip was to test the bombs' effectiveness against Honkai Beast.

Boom--!

The bombs roared, and the small, Assault-class Honkai Beast were immediately severely injured by them. Kallen then stepped forward to finish them off.

With Francis already in front, providing even more resilient support against the Knight-Class, Liu Bai providing real-time alerts to Otto, the three of them moved as if they were in an empty field.

(This little girl from the Apocalypse family...)

Francis gave Otto a long look.

As the Honkai Emperor before him fell, Francis, half-covered in blood, breathed a sigh of relief.

"Dad! Are you alright!" Kallen rushed forward, seeing her father's injuries.

"It's alright... it's alright..."

Francis waved his hand, indicating that Kallen didn't need to worry.

"I never expected to see the Honkai Emperor here... This is truly a frightening surprise."

In this era where no Emperor-class exist, the Honkai Emperor and Honkai Queen, the ultimate forms of lower-level Honkai Beast, are the true enemies of humanity.

If it were a one-on-one fight, Francis felt that he would most likely perish together with the Honkai Emperor.

... Hmm, this combat power would be considered quite good for A-rank Valkyrie by today's standards.

After all, the next level above Honkai Emperor is the S-rank Emperor-Class Honkai Beast.

"Thank you for the bomb, little girl from the Apocalypse Family."

Francis sincerely thanked Otto.

"If it weren't for your bombs distracting this Honkai Emperor, I might not have been able to win."

"Not at all... This is just my duty. I'm glad you're alright, Uncle."

Otto nodded politely.

However, this attitude gave Francis a slight headache.

This little girl is a bit too... mature.

Since that's the case, I should repay them properly.

Moreover, after this battle, my body is about to give out, so it wouldn't be bad to take this opportunity to make some good connections.

"Sigh... I wish my Kallen could be as sensible as you, Otto."

"Dad, what are you saying?!" Kallen's attention was immediately diverted when she heard her father's words.

My silly daughter...

Well, I wasn't exactly smart back then either.

Somewhat frustrated, Francis sighed, then remembered the rumors about Otto, his eyes lit up, and after a moment's thought, he said:

"I think you have a real talent for weapons, Otto. I happen to know someone who is just as skilled in this area. Would you two like to get to know each other?"

"This..."

Otto was somewhat reluctant. She got along well with the Lord God, so what did he mean by "proficient in this art"? Was there anyone wiser than the Lord God?

"Okay, Otto, I understand that you have some concerns."

Francis immediately misunderstood something upon seeing Otto's expression.

"But that's alright, you can take your time to think about it... Oh, and I'll give you a little tidbit of fun."

"Interesting tidbit?" Otto paused for a moment.

Do you know about the heirlooms of the three major families?

Francis's words startled Otto, who hesitated for a moment before replying, "Schariac is the Abyss White Flower, Kaslana is the Judgement of Shamash..."

Both are easy to see. Schariac's family crest is a pattern of Abyss White Flower on the outside of a spear, while Kaslana's family crest is simply a greatsword.

Only the Apocalypse Family has one eye...

"... The Judah's Oath?" Otto, one of Schicksal's top-tier weapons, had heard of it and tentatively guessed.

"No, that doesn't belong to the Apocalypse Family; it should be considered a legacy of the Schicksal."

Francis smiled and revealed the answer, "The answer is the relic—a treasure of infinite wisdom obtained from Asia by the first ancestor of the Apocalypse Family."

Chapter 243 Imaginary Archive: Daddy, stop hitting me!

News of Francis's serious injury spread quickly.

Otto, not wanting to get involved in the "serious injury of the Kaslana family head," chose to take a detour home.

When Liu Bai carried Otto over the wall, Otto looked at his spacious house and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

"You're starting to get interested in your family's relics?"

Otto's little scheme naturally did not escape Liu Bai's notice.

However, after Liu Bai pointed it out, Otto didn't seem to want to hide anything and just nodded shyly.

"... something of infinite wisdom. Although this statement sounds like an exaggeration, it can't help but arouse an irresistible thirst for knowledge... or rather, a greed for wisdom... I'm already thinking about why Uncle Francis told me this."

"He doesn't have any bad intentions—after all, if the Apocalypse Family could really use that thing, they wouldn't be so obscure," Liu Bai said with a smile.

Otto thought about it and realized that made sense—weapons like the Abyss White Flower, the Judgement of Shamash, and the Judah's Oath were things she had heard of even though she was the youngest and least valued daughter in her family.

However, this was the first time Otto had ever heard of a relic in his own home being considered a "thing of infinite wisdom."

However, Otto then showed a slightly surprised expression.

"My Lord God, from what you're saying... you seem to know about my family's relics?"

After all, Liu Bai referred to the relic as "that thing," and seemed certain that no one in the Apocalypse Family could use it.

"Yes, I know. So, are you going to meet him?" Liu Bai asked after thinking for a moment.

Otto hesitated slightly upon hearing Liu Bai's question.

She always felt that Liu Bai seemed to want her to find that relic, but it didn't seem like he had any real hope.

This was the first time she had sensed Liu Bai's hesitation when it came to serious matters.

She wasn't unfamiliar with Liu Bai's hesitation; for example, when she asked Liu Bai what she should wear every day, Liu Bai would hesitate. But when it came to important matters, Liu Bai always made a decisive decision.

This is precisely why Otto is increasingly relying on and trusting Liu Bai.

After all, she had absolutely no confidence to make her own decisions... so the hesitation Liu Bai showed in her words made Otto hesitate as well.

"... Um... My Lord God, is there something wrong with that relic?"

"Hmm... a little bit."

Liu Bai stared at the girl Otto in front of him.

Naïve, inexperienced, and sensitive—he doesn't seem like the Otto of the future at all.

Liu Bai had to admit that his presence had indeed affected Otto's growth.

After all, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Otto, who was hanging out with Kallen in the normal timeline, has now gradually become stronger and more independent, showing no fear in the face of the Imaginary Archive, and may even be able to turn the tables on them.

But now, Otto, whom she's raised, has become a complete tech geek. Although her wit and sharpness haven't changed, her temperament...

"... But it's alright, I'll take care of everything."

Liu Bai's reaffirmed tone put Otto at ease.

What Liu Bai feared most was that Otto would be tempted by the Imaginary Archive after his simulation ended.

... Even Otto in the original timeline, despite suppressing the Imaginary Archive for over five hundred years, could Otto say that he wasn't tempted by the Imaginary Archive at all?

Obviously not.

This is also what Liu Bai fears. He is fine with it, as he already knows the nature of Imaginary Archive. He can help Otto suppress Imaginary Archive without any worries.

But what happens after the simulation ends...?

Liu Bai wasn't unaware of Otto's current state of mind. If Otto were to leave his wing, he would grow faster in terms of interpersonal skills. After he left, he might return to reality and see an Otto who hadn't changed at all except for the object of his obsession.

However, Liu Bai did not want to see the Otto in front of him become the Otto of the future.

... It sounds a bit convoluted, doesn't it?

Even though the object of his affections was Otto, Liu Bai wanted to guide her onto the right path—this was probably a parent's sense of self-respect.

However, even with this thought in mind, Liu Bai did not refuse Otto's request.

After all, it would be beneficial for Otto's future to learn about the Imaginary Archive sooner rather than later—even if Liu Bai doesn't take Otto to see the Imaginary Archive now, Otto will eventually meet it.

In the Schicksal, an organization that cannot remain unscathed, and the chaotic family of Apocalypse, as long as Otto harbors thoughts akin to "setting things right" or "recreating the world" amidst this vortex, Otto can crush all who stand in his way.

After crushing all those who stood in his way, the Imaginary Archive would naturally fall into Otto's hands.

Therefore, after careful consideration, taking Otto to see the Imaginary Archive is the best option now.

"But when you get there, remember to do as I say..."

"I see."

The Imaginary Archive was enshrined in the sanctuary of the Apocalypse Family.

Everyone was now focused on the news of Francis's serious injury, so Otto pushed open the old wooden door of the sanctuary without any hindrance.

A musty smell wafted over, but fortunately, Otto, who was used to woodworking, had developed a tolerance for it and only frowned.

He then glanced at his feet and muttered that the dust was thick, indicating that the Apocalypse Family hadn't been to this sanctuary for a very long time.

The awkward position of the so-called "infinitely intelligent being" in the House of Apocalypse is now quite evident.

The other two families inherited real military strength, while the Apocalypse Family inherited only the symbolic "thing of infinite wisdom." Thinking about it this way, Otto could understand his father's eagerness for power.

... But is this relic in front of us really only symbolic?

Thinking of Liu Bai's attitude and instructions, Otto was certain that this relic, which was being enshrined in his own sanctuary and gathering dust, was probably not far off from being a "thing of infinite wisdom."

Otto looked toward the altar in the sanctuary.

In contrast to the almost deserted sanctuary, the offerings on the altar present a presence that seems out of place in this sanctuary.

A golden cube floated above, with two mysterious runes intersecting and circling around it.

... Otto originally thought that this "object of infinite wisdom" that had been overlooked by his family should be in some kind of self-concealed state—for example, its main body was an inconspicuous black sphere placed in an inconspicuous black box.

But now it seems that this relic passed down through the Apocalypse Family is only missing the words "I am a divine object" written on its six sides.

"This..."

Otto really wanted to ask, "Have my elders lost their minds? Why are they leaving this thing here to gather dust?"

"No matter how beautiful it looks, it's useless if you can't use it." Liu Bai's voice rang in Otto's ears. "This 'relic' has been in your family for two thousand years."

Two thousand years is enough to exhaust a family's patience. Liu Bai felt that if it weren't for the fact that the Imaginary Archive was indeed golden and had a high-class appearance, it might have been lost long ago.

Upon hearing this, Otto immediately understood, and then stepped through the thick dust, approaching the golden cube on the altar.

Call...

Otto took a deep breath and then slowly reached out to touch the golden cube in front of him.

Would this relic, which is said to be "only those with the highest wisdom can unlock its seal," agree with me?

Otto couldn't help but think.

Supreme wisdom... only Lord God deserve this term, right?

Bite--

The crisp, pleasant sound brought Otto back to reality.

"It's... it's untied?"