The Story Will Be a Little Long (Continued)

Otto smiled outwardly, but sighed inwardly.

The heroes he knew were all like this: they cared more about those around them, even if those people were strangers, than about themselves.

Many people would think that such selfless altruism is foolish, but Otto never thought so. Even though he would occasionally use such virtues, he genuinely admired such people.

"Mr. Otto, what about Anqi...?"

"I told you not to worry, I know what I'm doing, there won't be any problems. I think you should think about which day is auspicious for the new archbishop to ascend the throne."

"Even if you say that, I still need to rest and I won't go to work overtime for you right now."

"Tsk!"

Otto, looking annoyed that his little scheme had been exposed, got up and prepared to leave.

As I reached the doorway, I heard Yae Sakura's gentle and melodious voice behind me:

"If Mr. Otto needs it, I can hold off Anqi for a long time, no matter what, and defeating her is not impossible... if you need me to."

Otto's hand, which was about to open the door, paused for half a second.

Clearly, this means being willing to die for him.

Then, Otto waved to the person behind him and left Yae Sakura's house without looking back.

As promised, it lasted three days. Anqi arrived at Otto on time, and Otto had prepared a room for them to chat.

As was Otto's custom, he was in his usual leisurely, petit-bourgeois style. He prepared tea and snacks and personally brewed tea for Anqi.

"I heard that your body is due to the so-called Chimera Gene, a technique that only Kevin has successfully developed?"

"Yes."

"No wonder you're so incredibly strong. With your power to plunder, you're probably capable of standing up to that man, aren't you?"

"I've never fought one, so I can't say for sure."

Anqi replied calmly.

The atmosphere wasn't tense; instead, it was peaceful, like that of old friends, as if the falling out three days ago had never happened.

Otto smiled gently and said:

"I think I understand what you're thinking. You also covet the power that reaching the Imaginary Tree can bring, and for that reason, you've assembled a team of geniuses from two eras, and you even plan to make me your first test subject?"

"You could say that. I think that's something you'd be happy with."

"I believe my plan is comprehensive enough. However, in terms of research ability, I dare not say that I am better than those four Doctor. I would be more than happy to have them review and revise my plan."

"Then let's resolve the last question— Otto Apolcalypse, what is the purpose of your ascent to the Imaginary Tree? Don't try to lie. I have borrowed my master's power, and before me now, any lie of yours is as clear as a newspaper under a magnifying glass."

Anqi took a sip of tea, quietly watching Otto, waiting for the answer she already knew.

Otto, of course, had no idea how special Anqi was. For him, this was the first time he had revealed his obsession, which had been hidden for five hundred years.

It needs some time to develop.

It also requires a bit of awareness.

After a long while, Otto calmly said:

"As you know, I'm happy, even eager, to be this guinea pig. So, to make sure I can convince you, I'll start from the beginning. The story will be a bit long, so I hope you'll be patient."

"It's alright. Humanity and civilization don't have much time left, but we still have a day or two to listen."

"The story begins five hundred years ago, in my childhood..."

Otto gradually drifted into his memories.

He wanted the help of that dream team, and even more so, he needed Anqi's cooperation. Therefore, he abandoned his personal dignity and pride and devoted himself to telling his story with Kallen.

The first encounter in the corner of the courtyard wall was the first ray of light shining into my life of inferiority and timidity.

Responding to the girl's dream, he devoted himself to research and invention, becoming her best supporter.

On the Kipchak Steppe, the Schicksal and greedy expedition of Destiny was thwarted by the Ming Empire, leading to the unscrupulous use of Honkai Energy weapons, which finally attracted the attention of the Immortal Crimson Heron. Seeing the girl taste defeat, but knowing she was still alive, Otto expressed his deepest gratitude to the Immortal Crimson Heron.

The turning point began from there.

After emerging from the shadow of defeat, the girl began to deeply reflect on the actions of Schicksal. In order to resist the corrupt and oppressive methods such as the indulgences introduced by the decadent higher-ups, she transformed into the phantom thief Ziyuan, who robbed the rich to help the poor, and ultimately stole the Schicksal Jizo Mitama from the seal that Destiny intended to use to restart the war.