Void Archives: Watching the Show.

Although Gwen's appearance didn't change very obviously, Otto still noticed the difference—

Compared to before he left, Gwen's "aura"... or rather his temperament has changed. He's become less deliberate and more assertive.

"Has your ambition begun to swell after you've acquired such great power?"

While guessing in his heart, Otto's smile remained unchanged. He was simply filtering and revising the many plans he had prepared over the past three days.

"Thank you for your Lord Bishop."

Gwen didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly opposite Otto.

However, Gwen's gaze didn't fall on the breakfast he often ate; instead, he stared directly at Otto across from him.

"However, I think it would be better to report some things before we eat."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Otto showed an expression of eagerness to hear more.

"Your Lord Bishop, you should remember that the Moon Armor I was equipped with was out of contact for several hours before—"

Gwen spoke, he took off the Moon Sky watch from his wrist.

Following Gwen's movements, Otto's gaze fell on the wristwatch he had personally given him. The Moon Summoning Watch, which should have shone brightly in the sunlight, was now pitted and dented, as if it had been through a fierce battle.

However, Otto, who had already learned of the severe damage from the log data transmitted back by Moon Sky, was not surprised. He simply nodded slightly and looked back at Gwen, wanting to know what he wanted to say to him.

"The reason for Tianyue's disappearance that day was simple: I left our Eigenworld and accidentally entered the Sea of Quantum— "

There, I encountered many things, including Apollo, the very thing that had saved me from the nuclear explosion three days earlier.

"..."

Otto, who hadn't expected Gwen to be so frank about this right away, raised Otto eyebrow slightly, but still smiled and quickly processed the information in Gwen's words.

Apollo...

Is that the name of that red mecha?

"Um."

Since their relationship as friend or foe has not yet been definitively determined, Gwen did not introduce Otto. He nodded in agreement, met Otto's gaze, and spoke slowly.

"Besides these people and things..."

I also had some unexpected gains—

For unknown reasons, I unexpectedly observed some information about World Bubble. The most complete one is extremely similar to our world and can almost be regarded as a parallel world to our world.

Here, I saw many things and learned many things...

Gwen spoke slowly and deliberately, but the atmosphere in the room suddenly froze. Otto's smile froze for a moment, but it did not disappear. Instead, it became more inquisitive and playful.

However, Gwen could sense that Otto's gaze had completely changed when he looked at him.

"So you already know what I know?"

Gwen looked at Otto with a leisurely air. A faint smile appeared on the handsome face that bore a seven or eight-tenths resemblance to Otto, giving Otto the inexplicable illusion of looking in a mirror.

"However, that's just something that happens in a parallel world."

To avoid making a fool of ourselves at the end, let's double-check the information.

"Oh?

A wise choice.

Otto raised an eyebrow in surprise upon hearing this.

Even after knowing all the shady things he's done, I'm still willing to sit here calmly and talk to him about these things...

This doesn't seem to match his impression of Gwen.

Was it due to the influence of that information?

Or is it the Sea of Quantum?

Various thoughts flashed through his mind as Otto calmly watched Gwen, waiting for him to continue.

"So... the first question—"

What does the former Saintess Kallen Caslana mean to you?

Gwen didn't hesitate and immediately unleashed his ultimate attack.

Although an investigation had been conducted in Changkong City, including hacking into the Far East's database to confirm that a girl named Penglai Si Jiuxiao did not exist in this world.

However, Gwen still wanted to test the Otto one last time: was the same lovelorn fool he knew, or the arrogant and mad bishop from the other timeline?

The things that need to be taken out for these two are completely different.

"..."

Upon hearing Gwen's question, Otto's smile vanished completely, and he gave Gwen a deep look.

"It seems you do know a lot..."

Immediately, before Gwen answer, Otto provided the answer to the question—

"Kallen... she is my everything."

Without obtaining the Second Divine Key, Otto currently lacks the ability to observe parallel worlds or World Bubble.

In this context, Gwen's mention of parallel worlds becomes incredibly important.

Even if it might be fake, even if the person in front of him wasn't Gwen, but some guy who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, Otto would communicate with the other party with the utmost patience—even with his hand under the table pressing the Honkai Fission Bomb launch button.

"Phew... it seems I haven't encountered the worst-case scenario."

Having gotten the answer he wanted, Gwen breathed a sigh of relief and revealed a relaxed smile, which startled Otto.

Kid, what do you mean by this?

I was just about to pull out the Feather of Dust, and you're so relaxed, it's making my non-existent conscience ache.

In response to Otto's puzzled expression, Gwen provided the answer—

"In some worlds, Otto Apocalypse never encountered Kallen Caslana had climbed over the wall; all that remained for this man was pride and self-confidence."

Although he considered Kallen a like-minded friend, she could not influence his plans.

If you're that kind of Otto, then my trump card might be ineffective.

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Chapter 274 Void Archives: Watching the Show.

"Would I have not met Kallen at that time?"

Upon hearing Gwen's words, Otto raised an eyebrow, pondered for a moment, and then slowly nodded.

"Perhaps I really will become that kind of person."

Although he often compared himself to a fool, Otto was also well aware of the pride and even arrogance in his character.

Given his personality, it's not surprising that he would grow into that kind of person without that kind of bond.

However, before Gwen could speak, Otto looked at Gwen with great interest and asked curiously:

"Before we begin our formal discussion, could you please tell me what kind of conditions you would offer if I were that kind of person?"

Then Otto noticed that Gwen's expression was not very good.

"It's best not to discuss this topic."

My knowledge of Honkai Impact 2 is basically limited to some meme videos and the comments below them. Gwen slowly shook his head.

"Compared to that kind of worldline, the destroyed worlds I've seen are actually good."

"It seems the Otto you saw has turned the world into a mess..."

Otto became even more interested in the topic after noticing Gwen's instinctive avoidance of it.

"To be precise, it's a group of demons and monsters, including you from that world, who are ruining the world while turning each other into clowns."

Gwen made no attempt to hide his dislike of the topic and casually replied.

"Ha... it seems that no matter how things develop, Otto Apocalypse is destined to become a terrible clown..."

Upon hearing this, Otto revealed a hearty smile, as if he were quite satisfied with the information provided by Gwen.

Save your self-mockery for when you're alone. If you say something like that to me, I'll only slightly agree with you, but I'll also think you're showing off.

Gwen leaned back slightly against the back of his chair.

"Besides, this isn't what you really want to know."

"Indeed,"

Otto's smile faded slightly, and he looked at Gwen with a grin.

"However, during negotiations, revealing one's eagerness for the ultimate goal will only lead to failure."

"But is it possible that this only works on old sly bastards like you?"

For a naive young person like me, speaking my mind is the better option.

Gwen crossed his arms in front of him and pursed his lips.

"In New York, if you're willing to speak frankly and directly with Welt Joyce, he won't necessarily support you fully, but he also won't turn against you—"

With your most proficient persuasive skills, it should be easier to fool those hot-blooded young Herrscher babies than to beat Kallen Fantasy IV without taking any damage.

In Siberia, even an illiterate Second Herrscher simply wants fairness and then goes back to her mother can become your ally if you speak the truth.

Having lived for five hundred years, you should understand that sometimes communication costs are the biggest obstacle to success.

Although the circumstances surrounding these two events were far more complex than they initially appeared, Gwen didn't mind using them to dampen Otto's arrogance—

Let's negotiate, why are you lecturing me?

"..."

Upon hearing Gwen's words, Otto's smile froze slightly.

Sirin's situation is alright, but Welt Joyce back then... really slapped him in the face, and the lesson he learned is something he still remembers to this day.

Inside Otto's Soul Steel body, Void Archives listened to Gwen's words and couldn't help but want to agree.

However, Void Archives, who did not want to be punished by Otto for such a trivial matter, finally controlled the impulse with great willpower and continued to listen to the conversation between the father and son from another world.

After a brief moment of distraction, Otto quickly regained his composure and looked at Gwen with interest:

"So, in your view, I'm the kind of person you can communicate with by directly revealing your ultimate goal?"

"You obviously wouldn't be."

Gwen shrugged and gave a negative answer without hesitation.

"Now that I know your purpose, I don't want to get bogged down in endless chatter and get caught up in your trap—"

"Right now I could slap your Soul Steel body into a Soul Steel pancake, but I'm still aware that you'd outsmart me."

"A clear understanding is important, but don't underestimate yourself, child."

Otto clapped lightly in praise, but then reminded Gwen not to underestimate himself.

"...

Let's get down to business quickly.

Upon hearing this, Gwen patted his coat as if to brush off something dirty.

"The way you're saying that gives me the feeling that you're about to start plotting against me."

"Ha..."

Upon hearing this, Otto did not refute it, but chuckled twice before his smile vanished, and he calmly looked at Gwen.

"Since you put it that way, let's get straight to the point—"

Before we begin negotiations, let's clarify something—you should already know the purpose of everything I've done, right?

Although the pendant taken from Gwen is now in the study behind Otto, there is no trace of the usual strangeness in Otto's gaze as he looks at Gwen.

The matter involves the great undertaking of resurrecting Kallen, and even Gwen Kallen's son from another world, is not allowed to interfere.