Lord Otto's Been Cuckolded Again

However, the only problem is that they don't know what kind of Honkai Beast or abnormal creatures they might encounter in the Spatial Rift.

Fortunately, Cecilia was there, allowing this town of survivors to survive in the increasingly harsh environment.

The Valkyrie Cecilia got out of the car to inspect the crowd, greeting them warmly and bringing them what everyone wanted.

Cecilia remembered everything perfectly, from the Leonid family's caviar to the soft drinks and candies the children longed for, and the reading glasses the elderly people yearned for.

Although Cecilia only nominally adopted Irene as her only daughter from the orphanage, she clearly called each of the children by name.

Whether it's hugging them, stroking them, or letting them kiss her cheek, Cecilia's infectious smile allows these children who lost their parents in the disaster to receive, to some extent, the maternal love they crave.

Kevin looked at Irene, the Little Lizard clinging tightly to him, and walked away with a gloomy expression, kicking away pebbles at his feet.

Do you need a hug from your older brother?

Get out of my way!

Irene raised her small face and sneered, her words full of disdain, but a sense of disappointment was imperceptibly revealed in her words.

Kevin rolled his eyes, stood up, waved to Cecilia, and pushed Irene into the Her Highness the Saintess's arms with a look of disgust.

"Mom, I'm giving you back this babysitting chore..."

"Last time you went out, I sang to her to lull her to sleep, but that girl didn't appreciate it at all. She's so clingy and annoying, it's driving me crazy..."

At this moment, the commander perfectly portrayed the image of an incompetent older brother.

Cecilia realized she had somewhat neglected Irene's feelings, so she playfully gave her a reproachful look and kept reiterating that Irene was an obedient and good girl.

With the two of them playing good cop and bad cop, Irene, who was initially a little temperamental, quickly became dizzy and fell for Cecilia's head pats, while also not forgetting to turn around and glare fiercely at the tattling rascal.

Well, such a perfect assist, such a devoted brother, closer than blood relatives, and yet he still gets resented? Where is justice?!

Kevin secretly rolled his eyes, feeling wronged.

However, the enthusiastic atmosphere on the field was not affected by anyone's displeasure.

An elderly man sat on a bench, playing a melodious organ, while two young men beside him took out guitars as if they had prepared in advance. The soft music harmonized, and the familiar melody echoed.

The cheering crowd couldn't help but hum along to the tune, and several young people who had taken a liking to each other linked arms and danced joyfully in the open space in the center.

"Just as pear blossoms bloom all over the world, and a soft veil floats on the river; Katyusha stands on the steep bank, her song like the bright spring sunshine."

"Katyusha stood on that steep bank, her song like the bright spring sunshine."

"The girl sang a beautiful song; she sang of the eagles of the grasslands; she sang of her beloved; she also kept his letters hidden away..."

It's "Katyusha"... the first song my Mother taught me to sing... she said it's a song almost every Russian has to learn... but before I could finish learning it, my Mother...

Nestled in Cecilia's arms, Irene was moved by the singing; she bit her lower lip tightly, her mood somewhat downcast.

"Ah, this song, girl's song, fly with the bright sun; go to the soldiers on the distant frontier, and convey Katyusha's greetings."

"To the soldiers heading to the distant frontier, convey Katyusha's greetings."

"A young soldier stationed on the frontier longs for a girl far away; he fights bravely to defend his motherland, Katyusha's love will forever belong to him."

"Fighting bravely to defend the motherland, Katyusha's love will forever belong to him..."

However, a warm hand, like Mother's, gently stroked Irene's little head, and a soft song made her feel as if she saw two loving figures merging together in a daze.

"If you're not very familiar with it, Mother will teach you..."

Cecilia lowered her head and gently kissed Irene's forehead, whispering comforting words in her ear.

At this moment, Irene's long-accumulated fear and Affliction found the perfect outlet, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably. She stubbornly wiped them away several times, but the tears only increased.

But as a result, the singing gradually became clearer and more cheerful.

Kevin gazed at the smiling faces, a faint smile curving his lips, and rested his hands behind his back on the bench, listening with his eyes closed.

The Honkai 3rd may destroy human civilization, but it cannot change the instinct in the soul of this race to pursue beauty.

The flowers of humanity, nourished by war or death, sometimes bloom even more beautifully.

If you are truly a god who despises everything, then if there is even the slightest possibility of reconciliation, I hope you will stoop down and look at the glimmer of light in the souls of these ants.

As night deepened, vodka, caviar, kvass, Borodinsky bread, smoked meat, ham, potato soup, and other delicacies were served on the table.

A bright bonfire was lit in the central square, and people of all ages, genders, and ages were immersed in the joyful atmosphere.

Having endured the hardships of life, the Terminator robot raids, and the Second Honkai Impact, most of the survivors in Siberia have come to terms with it all.

In this shitty place, every extra day you live is a blessing; why bother frowning and counting down the days until you die?

Not only that, but one should also seize the day...

Kevin watched as several young couples entangled themselves and headed towards the grove, smiled meaningfully, listened intently to the heavy breathing of those engaged in passionate procreation, and made wild guesses about their different positions.

However, the shadow that had been drawn closer disturbed someone's enjoyment.

"Here, this is for you. I don't know if you'll like it..."

Cecilia, dressed in loose white casual clothes and with a flower wreath around her neck, gave Kevin a box of truffle chocolates, who loves candy and sweets.

A French brand? Kevin accepted the gift, offered a brief thank you, and before he knew it, Cecilia had quietly sat down next to him.

"These days..."

However, as soon as Cecilia spoke, Kevin tapped the box and whispered softly.

"Don't say thank you, I still owe you a favor I can't repay..."

"I heard about what happened before from her real name..."

"The reason I was in a coma for two months was purely due to my own physical condition; I actively absorbed the activated Hyper-mutation Factor and overflowing Honkai energy from Siegfried's body..."

"On the contrary, it was you who proactively used the creative power of the [Black Abyss White Flower] to help me guide the raging energy..."

"Although it's a bit late, I still have to say it—I'm sorry, I misunderstood you..."

"However, I have a question: why do you insist on taking on a crime that didn't exist?"

As the commander turned his head, his curious Scrutinizing Gaze fell upon Cecilia, who was always smiling beside him.

P. S.: Both "Katyusha" and "Soviet March" sound pretty good; I highly recommend them.

However, the "Soviet March" wasn't written by a Soviet, but by an American satirical take on the Soviet Union. The composer was so moved by it that he wrote it with great passion.

Chapter 359, Section 376: Lord Otto is being cuckolded again.

Previously, he had just woken up in an unfamiliar environment and subconsciously doubted everything. Moreover, this Her Highness the Saintess was a direct descendant of Bishop Otto, so Kevin became even more cautious.

Therefore, upon seeing his physical condition, the commander, who was full of scheming and plotting, took the initiative to consider the worst-case scenario in terms of his situation and the morale of the people.

However, he forgot that his physical characteristics allowed him to frantically extract Honkai energy from the surrounding area through contact with Ouma Mana, Zero, Theresa, and others.

Moreover, Siegfried at that time not only shared the same bloodline as him, but his activated Hyper-mutation Factor and overflowing Honkai energy were also perfectly compatible with Kevin.

For the commander's gradually revealed special physique, this was like a feast that would overwhelm him, so he unconsciously and naturally absorbed the excess Honkai energy from Siegfried.

However, it turned out to be a huge blunder.

At this moment, Cecilia, who was clearly misunderstood, shook her head earnestly, revealing a hint of guilt.

"This was entirely my fault, because I could have used [Black Abyss White Flower] to stop you from absorbing Honkai energy, but because of my own selfishness, I made you take the risk..."

"I should be the one saying sorry..."

Kevin glanced at Cecilia, who was nervously apologizing with an air of self-righteousness, and paused for a moment before laughing heartily and responding jokingly.

"Now I understand why you had that cunning and scheming guy like Siegfried so tightly under your control..."

"No matter how deep the black, faced with this pure white, it will either be dissolved or tamed..."

"Oh, he's the second type..."

Faced with Kevin's strange gaze and his seemingly joking gesture of creating distance, Cecilia covered her mouth and chuckled, responding seriously.

"Siegfried said if you ever see the real me, you'll run far, far away..."

"Because you're the kind of person who's most cunning, and you're most afraid of meeting me..."

Kevin rolled his eyes and muttered, "Hey, dear stepmother, that's a dangerous thing to say..."

"What if Siegfried gets jealous and comes to betray me... I'd be so wronged..."

Cecilia rested her chin on her hand, blinked, and responded in a tone mimicking Siegfried's.

"Don't worry, he said no man in the world can steal Siegfried's woman. If it were a woman, then..."

"Then what?"

Kevin couldn't help but recall someone's arrogant and smug declaration. After a slight twitch of his lips, he pressed for the result with great interest.

"I lay in bed for three days, then hid for three months, too afraid to enter the Snow Wolf Squad's training base..."

"And, afraid of making me angry, he voluntarily knelt on the washboard all night. Those days were really funny..."

Cecilia smiled as she recalled her past with her husband.

"Tch, what's so special about that? Back in Toko City, he was buried in the Ruins, and everyone's forgotten about that unfortunate guy..."

"Moreover, after he was discovered, he was almost sent to Africa to mine because of incomplete documentation..."

Kevin didn't hesitate to expose Siegfried's past, bringing up his embarrassing moments.

As they talked, the distance between them gradually closed, and Cecilia's gloom and worry lessened considerably.

Although she has a deep mind, she is a very sensitive and gentle child...

Siegfried has always been very accurate in judging people...

Lord Otto is running out of patience; perhaps secretly handing Kiana over to him would be a better option.

Cecilia looked thoughtfully at Kevin, who was trying to comfort her, and gradually came to agree with her husband's decision.

At this moment, Kevin looked up at the Moon and changed the subject.

"But Cecilia, your philanthropy is a bit too unprincipled! You even dared to pick up and keep that poisonous pufferfish as a pet..."

"You know how Bishop Otto treats them, right? I probably don't need to explain how your good friend Theresa and the Second Herrscher Sirin came to be..."

Cecilia sighed softly, then spoke frankly without any hesitation.

"I also cannot agree with some of the actions His Lord Bishop has taken in the various research institutes..."

"Furthermore, I examined her body, and there was absolutely no trace of Honkai Energy Crystal inside..."

"Perhaps, the powers that belonged to Herrscher have been stripped away in the explosion. She is now just a pitiful child who has lost her parents. My daughter, and also your sister..."

"To prevent innocent people from shedding blood and sacrificing their lives, and to help them overcome misfortune—that is the meaning of the Valkyrie's existence..."

"I believe that even if Siegfried wakes up, he will agree with my approach..."

Since Cecilia was going to vouch for Sirin, Kevin, who already owed her a huge favor, naturally had nothing to say.

If we can get this pufferfish to say "it smells so good!" to human society, then why not take the risk and give it a try?

After resolving this worrying matter, Kevin casually dropped a bombshell on Cecilia.

"According to our SCP Foundation intelligence, Sirin was unable to demonstrate the [Soul Replacement] ability of the Herrscher Core of Death during this experiment at the Tower of Babylon Tower. This was useless for resurrecting Kallen, and the plan is considered a failure..."

"Soon, a new round of conspiracies will begin..."

"Currently, Otto believes that the Herrscher Core of Death has not been fully effective on Sirin, therefore he hopes to select the next Herrscher candidate to help him fulfill his wish..."

"He's running out of patience; simply selecting Suitable Candidate from ordinary children takes a very long time."

"Therefore, he had a better option... a vessel that was born with Great Honkai energy..."

"However, the only problem now is that, in order to create the most perfect vessel for the combination of two excellent bloodlines, both of this child's parents were top warriors of [Schicksal]..."

"But now they are all stumbling blocks to [Resurrecting Kallen], and they need to be removed one by one..."

"The ideal scenario would be if her parents could both perish together with the Herrscher Sirin during the Second Honkai Calamity."

"In this way, the Herrscher Core of Death, and the vessel that enables its effects, can be easily obtained..."

"Unfortunately, some people are just too lucky; they were only one step away from the script being played out..."

Cecilia's mind wavered as Kevin's tone rose and fell, but she still found it hard to believe Kevin seductive words.

"Everything His Lord Bishop has done is to save more people; he will not betray the principles of Schicksal!"