This Time, I Really Look Awful

Unlike those who try to claim credit for themselves, Lin Yu did the opposite, directly stating that "the credit belongs to all mankind."

Especially after his statement, "You are all equally important," anyone who tries to nitpick will only be labeled a biased supporter and punished severely.

In just the last few days, Otto's die-hard supporters in the upper echelons have basically disappeared without a trace.

Under these circumstances, even if the Otto supporters at the grassroots level, who hadn't yet had direct contact with the two, were dissatisfied with Lin Yu's appointment as Archbishop of Schicksal, they couldn't stir up any trouble.

"Ah, I've said too much sentimental stuff... Never mind, I don't think there's any need to waste any more words."

"From today onwards, I am the leader of Schicksal. I'm too lazy to waste any more words. Everyone, just go about your business."

After decisively ending his speech, Lin Yu addressed the staff around him.

"Thank you all for your hard work today."

"Theresa, come with me for a moment, the rest of you take care of the follow-up work."

"Yes!"

Hearing the noticeably louder tone of the crowd, Lin Yu knew that his words had had some effect.

After 'Theresa' followed Lin Yu out, the ghost, who had reverted to her original form, did not speak on her own initiative, but waited for Lin Yu to say something.

"The Ghost Teacher".

Looking back at the ghost who had already shed his disguise, Lin Yu finally shed his Mirror Mind" and "Cold-Faced Hunk.

In that instant, the ghost could sense that his disciple was now like a seventeen-year-old boy, revealing an undisguised sense of exhaustion.

"How many points would I give for my performance this time?"

"Oh, I'll give you an 80."

After saying that, the ghost suddenly sighed.

"I used to say you were destined to go down in history, but only seventy or eighty days have passed and you've already killed Otto."

"I really didn't expect that kid who couldn't even hide his own thoughts would grow to this level."

Yes, it's amazing how little time has passed since the Fourth Honkai Outbreak.

Even I'm curious about how I grew up to this point.

[Deep down, you know very well that a man as outstanding as you, no matter where he hides, will shine like a firefly in the night, brighter and more dazzling than a star—]

Stop for a moment.

It's only when you blow on me like this that I feel uncomfortable all over.

But this isn't boasting; it's actually true.

A handsome, kind, and ambitious person will always be the center of attention, no matter where they are.

Come on, my lifestyle isn't much different from before I died, the only difference is that I'm handsome now...

—You bastard, are you implying that in the end I'll still be relying on my looks to make a living? (╯‵□′)╯┻━┻!

Ah, you don't need to have such extreme thoughts.

A good appearance simply makes it easier for others to notice your strengths; this is an unavoidable "theorem" in every world.

In such situations, accepting one's strengths honestly isn't always a bad thing.

Ah, you've been saying less and less nonsense lately.

What exactly changed you?

It's not the system that's changed, it's you.

[Now that you've honestly confronted your desires, this system is powerless to use its old methods for amusement.]

That's true.

[Like right now, this system is joking about this kind of thing; you could easily find a girl at headquarters and have sex with her on the spot.]

In that case, what more can this system say?

Oh, that's true.

There has actually come a day when I can completely give up 'using my mouth'. At this moment, I am certain that I have truly grown up!

[Yes, so the reason this system is showing up today is to inform you of something.]

Now that these matters have come to an end, it's time for this system to find some new fun.

... when?

[I'm not sure. The filling speed of the Cocoon of Finality changes every day, and even this system cannot accurately estimate when it will make its 'choice'.]

[This system makes it very clear that although you have come up with a solution, if there isn't enough time, your solution won't be able to resolve the Cocoon of Finality.]

At that stage, regardless of whether you win or lose, the testing of this system at this stage should also end, so...

So?

[Why don't you hold a developer conference right now? Otherwise, this system will die with its eyes wide open in disbelief!!!]

Screw you, you haven't changed at all.

I have a lot to do right now, so I can't rest yet.

"But then again..."

At this moment, Lin Yu, who was distracted by talking to the ghost, suddenly asked the ghost a question.

"Chief Theresa, are you still unwilling to return to headquarters?"

"Um."

Upon hearing Lin Yu mention this name, Ghost sighed helplessly.

"Although I'm sure she doesn't blame you, please try to be a little more understanding of her feelings."

"Although Otto is utterly wicked, no matter how bad he is, he is Theresa's only close relative."

"Otto and Theresa have conflicts, but that doesn't prevent them from having genuine feelings for each other."

"At a time like this, let's give her a little time."

"Once she calms down, she will definitely turn back into that S-rank Valkyrie and return to Schicksal to fight for you on the battlefield."

Thinking about it carefully, I have really changed a lot.

In my opinion, the Apocalypse is a family that bears the title of "Bishop," and a family that bears this title should naturally participate in the mission to save humanity as one of the Trio.

Unfortunately, both Nicholas and Otto were evil spirits who abused their power for personal gain, almost plunging humanity into the abyss.

Whether it's me or Patriarch Theresa, in order to wash away the infamy of the bishop's family, we must naturally fight against the Honkai with all our might.

However, even under these circumstances, I still did something that I would have absolutely hated in the past.

I killed someone's family, and then I still expect them to work for me.

This... is something Otto did too.

I've only just begun to become an archbishop, and the symptoms of 'Otto' in me are already getting more and more severe.

Come on, Otto is supposed to be devoted? You're not even as good as Otto!

If so-called 'devotion' comes at the cost of countless lives, then such devotion is best left unfulfilled.

To only focus on his devotion without considering how many people he harmed in the name of devotion is no different from ignoring the facts altogether.

Oh, I guess so.

However, when it comes to family, I feel I still have some personal matters to attend to.

"Ghost Teacher, please help me distribute the other tasks to everyone."

After exhaling a deep breath, Lin Yu walked towards the rest area for the members of Schicksal.

"Now that things have come to a close, I feel I also need to take care of some of my personal matters."

"Oh, well then, go and get some rest."

Watching Lin Yu's departing figure, Ghost thought to himself, "How could this unlucky kid have such a desolate back view at the age of seventeen?"

The seventeen-year-old Archbishop of Schicksal...

Many people may envy the power he wields, but only those close to him can see the immense pressure he has placed on himself that he shouldn't have had to bear.

However, judging from this, the kid looks really tired now.

Even though I can roughly tell what he's thinking even if he tries to pretend, the fact that he's not even pretending anymore shows that he's really tired.

However, during this upheaval, the four Herrscher Reason—Core, Flame, Ice, Rock, and Domination—awakened simultaneously within the Dominion Theater.

This situation is enough to show that there must be some special reason why the Honkai could cause five Herrscher to 'awaken' at the same time during this turmoil.

It's important to understand that under these circumstances, Herrscher who awaken will be unable to absorb enough Honkai Energy, preventing them from reaching their peak strength immediately. This could lead to them being defeated one by one by human warriors.

The Honkai of the previously meticulously planned scheme should have been something they hadn't anticipated.

Was He truly driven to desperation, or...?

—Was 'sending away' these Herrscher also part of his plan?

Thinking about this, Ghost suddenly realized that Lin Yu's decision not to rest was indeed reasonable.

After learning about such a frightening thing, even the most carefree person wouldn't be able to relax and rest.

Schicksal Headquarters - Living Area

In the living area of Schicksal Headquarters, Lin Yi was in her personal room, looking at the intelligence screen in front of her, dealing with the work that had piled up in Schicksal over the past few days.

As for Lin Yu's two speeches, one for external audiences and one for internal audiences, Lin Yi certainly watched them as well.

After watching those two speeches, she realized that her father had gone a bit too far.

She always tries to carry everything herself when something happens; this habit...

Sigh, Dad.

When will he be able to change this habit? Then I, as his daughter, won't have to worry so much.

But a dad who can get rid of this habit wouldn't be like a dad anymore.

Just as Lin Yi was preparing to work on the next document, there was a knock on her door.

"Xiao Yi, are you in your room?"

"If you're in your room, Dad has something he wants to talk to you about."

Chapter 309. This time he really looks terrible.

Hearing the sounds coming from the doorway, Lin Yi pressed the door open button and then sighed helplessly.

Seeing his daughter sigh, Lin Yu felt something was vaguely off.

Although the people around him seem to have an inexplicable fondness for sighing, but now...

—His daughter, only a few months old, has also been affected by these symptoms. Isn't that a little strange?

"Hey Dad, what's wrong?"

Seeing the complex look flash in Lin Yu's eyes, Lin Yi asked with great curiosity.

"Didn't you say you had something to say? Why did you suddenly fall silent after coming in?"

Ah, although my daughter is growing up very fast, I always feel very complicated every time I hear the word "Dad".

After walking up to Lin Yi, Lin Yu gently stroked Lin Yi's hair and asked Lin Yi softly.

"What, are you not welcoming Dad? Can't Dad come and chat with you if there's nothing wrong?"

"Hmm, how should I put it..."