The Balance of Power Has Shifted

Anti-Entropy were to truly become a legitimate follower of the Lord God...

... Then it would be better to just incorporate the Schicksal into it.

Otto thought rather negatively.

"They're all good girls."

Kallen smiled.

Then, Sirin appeared, and the team attacked Sirin and Himeko with a crucial blow, bringing the battle to a close.

"... That Valkyrie named Himeko is really quite good."

Otto stared at the fire giant frozen behind Himeko, stroking his chin as if lost in thought.

"To think that he could unleash such combat power... That's all for now."

Otto calmly turned off the computer.

"Although some things were unexpected, overall it was not bad—whether it was Anti-Entropy or Schicksal."

At least his two S-Rank Valkyrie didn't embarrass him; their performance on the battlefield was exceptionally good.

"Let's find some time to thaw Su Mei and the others. This era... it's time for them to see what a great world the so-called five hundred years from now will be like."

The Herrscher battle is no longer a distant legend...

"Amber, go and organize the recent documents for me. I need to review them again."

"Yes."

Amber nodded slightly.

"Ah... Otto, you're going into work mode again."

Kallen stretched.

"Hey Otto, why don't you play the latest installment of 'Kallen Fantasy' before work? It has Bishop Otto's autograph!"

"... I have absolutely no interest in such narcissistic works."

Otto's face darkened as he watched Kallen pull the cartridge from her chest.

"And I don't recognize that kind of signature."

"Really not going to play?" Kallen's smile was somewhat mischievous.

"I'm not playing," Otto replied coldly.

"After all, it was personally made by the renowned Bishop Otto, so let's just have some fun with it~"

Kallen tried to put the cassette tape into Otto's hand.

"Then we'll replace the producer tomorrow. I don't want to be associated with this garbage game."

"Hmm... alright, since Otto really doesn't want to play..."

Kallen sighed, her face full of disappointment.

"All I can say is that Otto, you missed out on Game of the Year—but I won't change the producer's name!"

Take the blame for this, my dear best friend!

"... Whatever, I have absolutely no interest in that kind of annual award anyway."

Chapter 277 The Divergence of Offense and Defense

"This is finally finished, but what are we going to do about Otto...?"

After Rita fell asleep, Liu Bai stood outside the door, rubbing his forehead.

A lot of people around me "dislike" Otto, okay? And a few even "hate" him.

"I feel like if I were to force myself to say something, Rita would think I'm an idiot... So, I guess things will just have to work themselves out?"

To be honest, Rita's attitude towards Otto was actually alright...

Liu Bai sighed, then looked at the system.

He also had a designated simulation.

[Simulation Designated - Elysia Game]

[Simulation begins!]

Please note that this is a special large-scale simulation.

[In this simulation, the host will obtain a temporary physical body; some skills and restrictions will be disabled.]

This simulation may be terminated at any time.

Please note that this simulation may include built-in simulations.

[Failure to complete this simulation will result in permanent account suspension. Please take note.]

[Condition for simulation failure: Elysia's compatibility is below 0%]

[Conditions for passing this simulated test:???]

[Current compatibility with Elysia: 20%]

The system's cold voice unusually listed a long string of explanations.

The last time it was this long was probably when I first got the system, right?

Liu Bai subconsciously wanted to float up, but then a sense of solidity brought Liu Bai back to his senses, and he scanned the system's instructions again.

Wait... a temporary physical body?

Liu Bai subconsciously looked at his hands, then reached out and pinched his thigh... It hurt.

This... this really is the feeling of being alive that I haven't felt in a long time.

Unlike his soul-steel body, the feeling of being alive in his physical body moved Liu Bai deeply.

Although it is only a temporary physical body, each breath and the strong, powerful beating of the heart prove that this body is a living, breathing being.

... However, not being able to wander around is indeed a bit inconvenient.

"Oh..."

Suddenly realizing his own thoughts, Liu Bai revealed a self-deprecating smile.

I really am being a bit of a jerk...

Liu Bai quickly adjusted his mindset.

Although saying this might sound like he's hurting himself, the storms he's weathered have been enough for him to be indifferent to matters of the flesh.

On the other hand, it's just a simulation. If we really return to reality, getting a physical body might not necessarily be a good thing.

"Hey there, buddy, stop spacing out!"

Just as Liu Bai had finished gathering his thoughts, an overly lively and sweet female voice drew Liu Bai attention.

... Elysia.

"Good morning... um... noon? Or should I just say hello?"

Liu Bai looked at the host being simulated, then looked up at the sky.

"Hello, Elysia."

Perhaps because it was the first time Liu Bai had communicated with a host in a physical body, he seemed a little uncomfortable.

"Huh? You know me?"

With a curious look on her face Pink Elf Miss approached Liu Bai.

"Is this the first time we've met?"

"... If I had to say, I'd say I've heard a little about it?"

When Elysia pressed herself against him, Liu Bai reached out and pressed her head down, pushing her away.

"And please don't get so close."

Liu Bai wasn't very good at dealing with She Niu.

"Have you heard a little about it?" Elysia tapped her chin with her index finger, pondered for a moment, then suddenly slammed her hand down. "Ah! Could it be that you're my fan~?"

"..."

"Just kidding~ You're too easily embarrassed, buddy~"

Elysia looked at Liu Bai and smiled like a cat.

What kind of mischief can a kitten have?

—The kitten has a lot of mischievous ideas.

Looking at Elysia's smile, Liu Bai inexplicably thought of this sentence.

However, to be fair, Elysia isn't exactly the kind of cat-like beauty.

"I don't think it has anything to do with being shy."

As Liu Bai answered, he pushed the pink head that was pressing against him away again.

"Hmm~? By the way, I still don't know your name, handsome."

"My name is Liu Bai... By the way, why do you call me 'little brother'?"

Liu Bai genuinely found this title somewhat unbelievable.

"Hmm... well..."

Elysia rarely showed a serious expression of thought.

"Is it because Liu Bai is so handsome? — Probably the most handsome person I've ever seen. Calling you 'sir' feels too old, and calling you 'little brother' feels a bit too formal? So I'll just call you 'little brother'~"

They've already been upgraded to "Liu Bai's darling"... Liu Bai looked at the cheerful pink-haired girl in front of him with a slightly subtle expression.

Why does it feel more like Elysia is carrying out her work than I am doing Elysia's work?

Liu Bai inexplicably felt as if he had become the target of a seduction.

Is there something wrong with this script?

Liu Bai fell into deep thought.

"Alright, alright, Liu Bai, now that we're at the amusement park, don't give me that 'I'm thinking about something very important' look."

Elysia immediately took Liu Bai's arm.

"Now it's time for fun! Let's go!"

"Wait, wait a minute? An amusement park? An amusement park is..."

Liu Bai's doubts came to an abrupt end.

Because he saw a huge amusement park with a pink theme standing right in front of him.

Wait... was there really such an amusement park just now?

Liu Bai couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Does it? Yes... right?

Does it really exist?

... Although it was a trivial matter, Liu Bai still felt a strange sensation.

Well, strictly speaking, this simulation had a very strange feel to it.

Compared to this bizarre simulation, a mere amusement park doesn't seem like such a big problem.

That said, the scenario of civilization's end after Flame-Chasers's breakthrough seems to be just a large-scale simulation, right?

And Elysia alone is actually a large-scale simulation, even a special large-scale simulation... Ah, could it be that this is not the Flame-Chasers Simulation that should be the second challenge?

To be honest, Liu Bai chose this simulation simply because Elysia's simulation was the second one listed...

But... does the so-called "game" refer to this amusement park?