The Training Ultimately Went Off Course

She also wants to give the Lord God a whole army of followers!

Moreover, she wasn't someone like Kaslana, whom people only knew by name but never saw, but a true follower who was genuinely bathed in the glory of the Lord God!

"...?"

Liu Bai was caught off guard by Otto's train of thought.

(You're really something...) Imaginary Archive suddenly understood Otto's thinking.

But she didn't comment on this line of thinking.

"Lord God?"

The haggard-looking girl also showed a confused expression.

"Is it... is it Lord God?"

As a commoner in the Middle Ages, the girl actually had some degree of faith.

"... No, it's me."

"!"

The haggard-looking girl was startled by the helpless voice that rang out in the air.

"This, this..."

Looking at the girl in front of him who might be calling him "Lord God" again, Liu Bai felt that his current style might be a bit off...

"Elinor, from this day forward, I bestow upon you the surname 'Schariac,' and from this day forward, you are a member of the Schariac Family."

The next day, Otto addressed the kneeling, haggard girl as if he were a knight in shining armor.

From this day forward, her name will be Elinor Schariac.

(Is it really worth exchanging the credit for drug development for this surname?)

(Why isn't it worth it?)

Otto looked at Elinor, who had stood up and whose face, though still haggard, now radiated a new light. He was quite satisfied.

(Don't you think the surname representing the saint is a good match?)

(...)

The Imaginary Archive is speechless in response.

Liu Bai looked at Elinor in front of him and felt a little strange.

Although he wasn't a proper Schariac, he still left a significant mark on history.

Yes, many people mistakenly believe that the abilities of the Schariac were bestowed by Otto, and that Elinor was the ancestor of the Schariac family.

But in reality... just because a person has two legs doesn't mean that a person with two legs is a human.

The same applies to the Schariac family.

Elinor is the adopted daughter of Otto's mother, Sabrese Schariac, and is the third in line—this is actually a tactic used by the Schariac Family to win people's hearts, since even the Valkyrie are still incredibly valuable these days.

If this were a fantasy novel, where a genius is chosen by a powerful clan and adopted as the clan leader's son, it wouldn't feel out of place at all.

As a family that inherits the Abyss White Flower, although the Schariac has had a rough time in recent years, they are not so poor as to rely on their adopted daughter to carry on the family line—in fact, Elinor from the original timeline, as Otto's number one sycophant, could not possibly have any offspring.

In other words, Elinor and the future Cecilia are not related by blood.

But then again, the surname Schariac...

The three families, Apocalypse, are known for their wisdom and their coat of arms features an eye, which aligns with the eye motif in Su's inscription of divine wisdom.

Kaslana inherited her bloodline, and the symbol of the Kaslana family's Judgement of Shamash is straightforward. The Stigmata is simply an extremely high resistance to Honkai Energy, and its main purpose is to connect with Kevin, receive revelation, and awaken the power Kevin.

Schariac, on the other hand, inherited his family's Stigmata. Unlike the Kaslana family's simple and straightforward approach, Schariac's manipulation of Honkai Energy and his Stigmata were quite elaborate.

But that's not the point.

The key point is... the Schariac family crest is a flower pattern on Abyss White Flower spear shaft, with sharp edges and corners, making it very distinctive.

Coincidentally, Elysia's inscription... is a flower with more angular features, and Elysia is also the original holder of the Abyss White Flower.

Furthermore, the Stigmata originate from the power of Honkai... For example, the Stigmata on Seele even contain the will of the Herrscher of Death.

The origin of the Stigmata of the Schariac family is quite interesting.

I was originally planning to enter Elysia's simulation, and now it seems like quite a coincidence.

No, it can't be considered a coincidence. If God really wanted him to deepen his connection with the Stigmata of the Schariac family, then his simulated host this time shouldn't be Otto, but Cecilia.

However, taking this opportunity to get in touch with the Schariac Family, who are still in the Middle Ages, doesn't seem like a bad idea.

But then again... isn't it a bit too early to meet Elinor now?

"Lord God."

Otto's voice pulled Liu Bai back to reality.

"Next, could you please teach Elinor martial arts?"

"... Of course, what kind of subject would you like to teach?"

"Hmm... how about a lance?"

Chapter 250 The training ultimately went astray

A lance?

Liu Bai gave Otto a deep look.

He wasn't stupid; he could naturally understand the other meaning behind Otto's words.

So, Otto has already set his sights on the Abyss White Flower of the Schariac family?

However, the Schariac family did not have a good time during this period; they were practically out of the picture. In Otto's legendary life, apart from Elinor, only Cecilia in later generations had any real presence.

As the family that inherits the Abyss White Flower, the Abyss White Flower has a higher profile than the Schariac.

That said, although Elinor in the original timeline was the wielder of the Abyss White Flower, she actually usually used short sword-like weapons, carrying three in each hand.

However, Liu Bai really didn't know how to do that.

The requirement of riding a lance is still within Liu Bai's capabilities.

"Rifle it is then. Elinor, go to the training ground and find a training rifle."

"Yes." Elinor nodded emphatically, her eyes filled with anticipation as she turned and left.

"... Otto, is there anything else you'd like to say?"

Liu Bai glanced at Otto and could tell that Otto had other ideas.

"My Lord God, do you think... Schicksal might use Honkai weapons during the Eastern Expedition?" Otto asked after a moment's hesitation.

Why do you think that?

"Because Schicksal's ambitions are too great."

With Elinor absent, Otto spoke without restraint.

"Schicksal has decreed an expedition to the east, but to the east... lies the Shenzhou Land."

Thanks to the guidance of Liu Bai and Imaginary Archive, Otto's horizons had already been broadened.

"Over the years, I've read books from that Eastern Empire and found that whenever the words 'demonic beasts' appear, the words 'immortals' also appear... I dare to guess, could it be an organization that shoulders the same mission as us?"

After all, from a certain perspective, what Schicksal does is to abuse its power in the name of God.

"No, it's not an organization, it's an individual."

When Liu Bai mentioned this, his expression suddenly became somewhat strange.

According to the timeline, it is currently 1470. The Eastern Expedition ended in defeat in 1475, and in 1476, his own foolish apprentice was betrayed by his own apprentice.

So... there are still five years?

But getting from Vienna to Shenzhou... these days it probably takes thousands of miles.

Suppressing his thoughts, Liu Bai continued, "For more specific details, you can search for entries related to 'Hua' in the Imaginary Archive."

"..."

Otto looked at him with a strange and incredulous expression.

Wait, does this mean...?

"Yes, she is the guardian left by the Previous Era to the present civilization."

(Hua, this old man's eldest disciple... and also his most devoted disciple, and a true all-rounder, skilled in both literature and martial arts.)

The Imaginary Archive appeared automatically without Otto asking.

Although her database doesn't store very detailed information about Flame-Chasers, it does contain basic descriptive information.

(Ah, here's a friendly note left by Dr. Mobius— "Her breasts are small.")

"..."

What's the story behind the slight sense of identification that emerged from the sense of crisis?

... We're talking about serious matters now, Otto, be serious!

"... So, does that mean that once the Schicksal army for the Eastern Expedition reaches the Shenzhou, defeat is inevitable?"

"No, as long as Schicksal doesn't use Honkai Energy weapons on the battlefield, even if they knock a dog's brain out, my student won't care."

"..."

Okay, Otto understood after hearing this; Schicksal was really in danger this time.

After all, even the Mandate of Schicksal could be considered a long expedition of thousands of miles, and the Ming Empire on the other side of the Shenzhou was a complete and powerful empire...

Coupled with Schicksal's arrogant approach... the use of Honkai weapons after the frontline setbacks is practically a foregone conclusion.

In that case, the fate of Schicksal would be sealed.

"If the Mandate of Schicksal had launched its eastern expedition twenty years earlier, it might have actually been able to take over the territory of the Ming Dynasty."

Looking at Otto's pensive expression, Liu Bai said half-jokingly.

The reason for this joke is simple—twenty years ago, in 1450, was exactly when Zhu Qizhen "returned from his studies abroad".

"Don't joke around. Even twenty years ago, Schicksal couldn't have organized an eastern expedition of this scale."

This Eastern Expedition by Schicksal is completely different from the Church's Eastern Expedition two hundred years ago.

Over the years, Schicksal has used the rampant Honkai and the rapidly spreading Honkai disease (Black Death) to directly and comprehensively control most of Europe.

If this were in a history book, it might be summarized as something like, "Thus, the pattern of Schicksal was formed."

This is a military force that can truly mobilize the whole of Europe and is directly commanded by Schicksal.

Twenty years ago, it would most likely have been led by two or three kings who organized a force to raid and fight at the same time.

Otto smiled bitterly as he thought, "If this Schicksal fails..."

Schicksal... no, the pressure on the three major families will instantly explode, right?

Especially his ambitious father...

A slightly subtle smile appeared on Otto's face.

Since her elder Ferdinand died, her father has quickly turned into a frail, white-bearded old man.

Moreover, their behavior has become increasingly radical.

A moment later, Otto realized that she was mocking him.

After a moment's thought, Otto withdrew his smile and began to ponder what benefits he could gain from the failure of Schicksal.

Talented individuals.

That's right, he's a talent worthy of becoming a follower of their own Lord God.

Those who survive on such a battlefield, even if it's just good luck, have something to offer.

If we go any further... no, it seems too early to consider that now.