Chapter 100

Book 1: Chapter 104: From this day forward, I am Sigfried

Bai Yan has completely integrated with Herrscher of a Thousand Core.

There was no sense of rejection.

His gaze fell on another Rock Herrscher Core, which he picked up and pressed into his brow.

But this time the rejection was unusually strong, and it automatically left Bai Yan's body the moment it merged.

"As expected, even if it doesn't erode me, there will still be repulsion, and I can't fuse multiple cores."

At this moment, the door deep within her soul had been completely closed, and the state of the pseudo- Luoshen Transformation had faded.

It wasn't a true Luoshen Transformation, but the effect was the same, which is why the Herrscher of a Thousand was so frightened that he ran away.

It's not that it can't fight head-on, but the speed at which its power surges the moment the door opens has already extinguished its will to fight.

"The Herrscher of a Thousand have a good plan; they want to take me down before infiltrating Schicksal."

"The next target might be a slightly weaker Valkyrie."

"Sigh, why doesn't it cause trouble first and attract Otto's attention? That way it would still have a chance, but it insists on messing with me."

"Using my identity is indeed a good idea, at least it gives us a chance to launch a sneak attack on Durandal —of course, provided that Qianlu herself is strong enough."

Extend a finger, and golden threads rise as you wish.

One becomes two, two becomes four... countless threads unfold, spreading throughout the entire Dominion Theater.

Then, dolls appeared at the ends of the threads, but none of them were alive.

"These dolls are really ugly, but we'll have to make do with them."

Bai Yan manipulated the puppets to clean Dominion Theater, but since it was the first time, all the puppets' movements were very clumsy and awkward, like those of a fake human.

A considerable amount of time passed before the Dominion Theater was finally cleaned up and the traces of the battle were repaired.

He then sat on the main stage of the theater, rested his chin on his hand, and began to ponder.

A moment later, with a flick of his finger, a doll was pulled over.

"Using a clone to do things, that way I can perform the Luoshen Transformation behind the scenes without being discovered—no, what Luoshen Transformation! I won't do it!"

His expression changed, and he channeled his power into the puppet.

The doll came to life and shook its head as it looked at Bai Yan.

"Huh?"

"Tsk, it seems that clones aren't very useful either."

"Hey, who's the clone? We're all equal—Aaaaaaah!"

Bai Yan manipulated the fire runes, directly igniting the puppet.

The doll screamed, then gradually lost its voice, and its entire body slumped down.

After erasing the doll's consciousness, Bai Yan extended his five fingers.

Several threads connect the doll's limbs, waist, and head.

Bai Yan felt a connection between their hearts as his fingers twitched.

"I never imagined that one day I would become a puppeteer."

Bai Yan seemed to have thought of something interesting, and a smile appeared on his lips.

With a sudden thought, the doll transformed.

Its body grew larger, its muscles became more defined, its face developed a clear outline, and white hair grew on its head.

Doll: Sigfried Kaslana.

Bai Yan manipulated the puppet, making it perform basic movements such as walking, running, and jumping, and then used it to perform some basic sword techniques.

After practicing it repeatedly until it looked no different from a normal person, I stopped.

"From now on, I'm the father of the child, hehe."

Schicksal Headquarters.

Otto looked at the report, completely baffled.

"Bai Yan has disappeared, and the Herrscher has yet to show up. What exactly happened?"

Knock knock knock.

"Your Majesty Bishop."

Amber? Didn't she just go out? Otto was slightly puzzled, but blurted out:

"—Please come in."

The door was opened.

The next moment.

A sword-shaped flame shot towards his face, instantly splitting what was in front of Otto in two. Otto dodged abruptly, but the chair beneath him was also split open and exploded.

Otto steadied himself, looked at the newcomer, and his expression suddenly changed.

Sigfried, his face contorted with rage, shouted, "Otto, prepare to die!"

Boom boom boom!

With a series of sword strikes, the entire room was instantly engulfed in flames. Otto was unable to dodge in time and was left in a sorry state.

"Aha, what an unexpected intruder! I don't understand, Sigfried, how did you bypass the security?"

A terrible crack appeared on his Soul Steel Body, extending from his collarbone to his waist, and an unknown liquid seeped from the corner of his mouth.

"Alert? I've recovered from my injuries and come here for revenge, and I haven't seen any alerts. Enough talk, prepare to die, Otto!"

A look of confusion crossed Otto's face, but the next moment he was engulfed in flames.

Sigfried sheathed his sword and swaggered out of the room.

As soon as he stepped outside, he saw a group of Valkyrie staring at him warily.

The leader was Durandal, with Rita standing beside her.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Durandal was taken aback at first, then said seriously, "Mr. Sigfried, what is your purpose in appearing in Schicksal like this?"

Sigfried drew his sword again, scratched his head with his left hand, looked at everyone present, and then shook his head and sighed.

"You can see the fire behind me, yet you still ask the question you already know the answer to."

Durandal frowned, sensing that the person in front of her was not normal.

Rita stepped forward. "Lord Sigfried, after your battle with the Bishop, is there anything else you need to do?"

"I'm looking for my daughter."

"... I'm sorry, Lord Sigfried, Miss Kiana has left and her whereabouts are unknown."

"At the time, we were searching for newly emerging Herrscher, and she may have chosen to leave around that time."

It means that she took advantage of the weakness within the Schicksal to run away, and those who had the power to stop her were either not there or did not want to stop her.

Judging from the current situation of Schicksal, it seems that Raiden Mei has also run away.

"Hehe."

Sigfried sneered, his eyes still burning with anger.

"I heard that little dwarf Theresa say that Otto once said that my daughter didn't die, but was healing."

Everyone was stunned.

Sigfried seemed oblivious to the expressions of the others and continued, "At that time, she didn't believe it. She thought her niece had died. In that situation, even I found it hard to believe that she could have survived."

Durandal couldn't help but ask, "So, you should already have a clue?"

"Yes."

"Then please leave and do not harm the other members of Schicksal."

"No, I'm still looking for my daughter."

Upon hearing this, Rita's pupils dilated involuntarily, and she glanced at Durandal.

The latter remained vigilant, staring at the "Sigfried" before him, a hint of barely perceptible doubt on his face.

She observed Sigfried carefully, trying to see every detail of the person in front of her.

Durandal then asked, "Mr. Sigfried, do you mean your daughter is at Schicksal Headquarters?"

Upon hearing this, Sigfried's sword-wielding hand dropped, and his entire demeanor abruptly changed.

He looked at Durandal with increasing kindness, like a gratified elder.

Durandal frowned, sensing that this matter was not simple. She slowly moved back, shielding Rita in front of her.

Rita: "???"

"Rita, I feel something's off about this person. Tell her I'll handle the fighting."

"... Yes, Durandal."

She then confronted "Sigfried" directly.

However, the latter still looked at Durandal and sighed heavily.

He muttered angrily to himself, "Otto, you deserve to die!"

Volume 1: Chapter 105: Kiana: I'll beat you to death!

Durandal retreated a little further.

Sigfried took a step forward, only to be blocked by Rita.

Then everyone saw his eyes, which were filled with embarrassment and kindness, and sadness, as he looked at Durandal.

"My child, I am your father."

"If this is a joke, then please stop here!" Durandal stared at him with a stern face.

Sigfried was struck dumb upon hearing this. The bitterness on his face seemed genuine, and he gave a wry smile as if he had expected it.

"As expected, Otto used Feather of Dust on you, erasing your Remembrance from before the accident."

Durandal seemed lost in thought.

Seeing this, the man pressed his advantage, saying, "Think carefully, you have many traits that match Kaslana's, whether it's strength or character—"

Durandal suddenly roared, "Shut up!"

Sigfried immediately fell silent.

The next moment.

A fist flew directly over Rita's head and smashed into Sigfried's face.

The latter's expression changed, and he quickly retreated.

In Setsuna, golden flames rose, boundless energy erupted, and his fists rained down like a storm.

"Hey, why did you hit me?!"

"Your words just now have crossed my line, so I have no choice but to hit you!"

Durandal is an "hard-working" Valkyrie; this is an undeniable part of her character.

Immediately, two figures leaped into the air one after the other, relentlessly pursuing and killing.

Sigfried desperately tried to create distance while constantly dodging Durandal's attacks, his face filled with surprise and helplessness.

"I know you're not actually Sigfried, you should be Herrscher; you're pretending to be Mr. Sigfried to deceive us and achieve your ulterior motives."

"Well..."

In the sky, Sigfried sighed.

"My lovely daughter, what is it that makes you so resentful, that you even refuse to call me 'Dad'?"

Upon hearing this, Durandal flew into a rage, her power surging, and she threw a powerful punch.