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Her long-standing experiences have made Black Seele unaccustomed to relying on the strength of others. She only thinks about how to better protect Seele with her own abilities, but she overlooks the fact that Gwen has the power to protect Seele.

Or perhaps, Black Seele didn't take Gwen into account...

"Aren't you going to make a move yet?"

"Then we really must go."

Feeling the increasing gazes and fixations on him, Gwen smiled, handed the umbrella to Seele, and flexed his wrist.

"Please don't misunderstand, Gwen."

Seeing Gwen's expression, Otto sighed and continued in that extremely sincere tone.

"Your Excellency's act of saving Kallen has also fulfilled my lifelong wish."

Moreover, since you are guests from outside the world, I would like to extend my hospitality as a host.

"So you're not planning to let us leave, are you?"

Gwen his hand, creating several layers of barriers for Valkyrie Quicksilver and Seele behind him, and asked Otto, who looked sincere.

"Otto!"

Kallen, who had already run up to Otto, grabbed Otto's collar and shook him, trying to bring Otto to his senses.

"I had no such intention. I simply wish to ask you to stay a little longer."

Otto pressed down on Kallen's cold hand and looked at Otto.

"After all, what you have done is something I have never heard of before."

Kallen has undergone unprecedented changes, and what will happen next remains to be seen.

Therefore, I would like to invite you to stay in this world for a few days.

After I finish my follow-up examination of Kallen, I will naturally see you off.

During this time, I will also do my best to help you resolve the problems you have with the Valkyrie Quicksilver..."

After witnessing Gwen completely reverse Kallen's condition with his bare hands, even giving her a new lease on life, Otto realized that he didn't have many ways to control Gwen and could only try to reason with him and appeal to his emotions.

"But in the end, you're still talking to me with a gun in your hand."

Gwen grinned, his smile full of mockery and sarcasm.

"Now there are more than twenty weapons that are directly operated by people and aimed at me."

And the number of weapons that can be operated remotely via the internet or run automatically by machinery is even greater.

In this situation, don't you think your words are hypocritical?

"..."

Upon hearing Gwen's words, Seele and Valkyrie Quicksilver behind him paled slightly—

Even though they knew Gwen's strength was unfathomable, the instinctive human fear of firearms made the two of them worry when they heard that dozens of weapons were already pointed at them.

On the other side, Kallen panicked and threw Otto aside, running towards Gwen—

Kallen didn't know how to stop Otto, but she was certain that Otto wouldn't hurt her.

Therefore, she is the best shield for Gwen and the others!

"Kallen!"

Rita instinctively tried to stop Otto from behind, but Otto stopped her with his hand.

A moment later, Kallen rushed to Gwen's side, spreading her arms wide like a mother hen protecting her chicks, her eyes filled with sorrow as she looked at Otto—

"Stop, Otto, don't continue down this wrong path!"

"Call..."

Seeing Kallen's decisive action, Otto sighed, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.

However, before Otto could say anything, Gwen had already put a hand on Kallen's shoulder and gently pulled her behind him.

"Should I say that you're truly worthy of this?"

Looking at the man with a somewhat complicated expression, Gwen chuckled softly.

"On the one hand, they repay kindness with enmity, and on the other hand, they engage in moral blackmail."

Immediately, before Otto could speak, Gwen was illuminated by a dazzling light, and a massive surge of spiritual power erupted from him.

Although he lacked skills like mental scanning, Gwen developed similar techniques by combining the unique perspective provided by the Tai Xu Sword Qi with the experience from Sage's Notebook.

According to Gwen's scan, there are hardly any ordinary citizens left in the entire city; almost everyone there is Otto's man.

Since that's the case, Gwen naturally doesn't need to hold back—

A dazzling light burst forth, instantly covering the entire city.

Accompanying this was the mental shock released by Gwen's immense mental power.

Even Rita, standing behind Otto, was momentarily interrupted in her thoughts.

The next moment, with Gwen's nonchalant wave of his hand, figures appeared one after another on the nearby streets like dumplings being dropped into boiling water, before Seele and Valkyrie Quicksilver's astonished eyes—

Valkyrie in combat suits, robots of various sizes equipped with different weapons...

With Otto looking rather grim, Gwen had captured almost all the ambush units around them.

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Chapter 373 Kusanagi, kid!

"It's truly spectacular..."

Looking at the prisoners filling the streets, Gwen sighed and glanced at Otto across from him, whose face was grim.

"But that shouldn't be all, right?"

There should also be some covertly armed groups controlled remotely via the internet, but I'm not very knowledgeable in this area, so I can't apprehend them all.

With that, Gwen two steps forward and gently pressed down on Kallen's arm, who was already stunned.

Are they alright?

After regaining her senses, Kallen quickly bent down to check on the condition of the prisoners that Gwen had captured.

"Of course, I'm not some kind of murderer."

Seeing Gwen smiled and explained.

"They are just temporarily in a dazed state due to the concussion. They will be fine after a good night's sleep."

Using his mental power combined with the experience left behind by Sage, Gwen conjured up a bunch of prisoners. He casually tossed his hand aside and looked at Otto, whose face was grim.

"Alright, stop acting. You should have expected things to get even worse—"

Friendly reminder: In my world, I'm quite familiar with our Bishop Otto.

"Well..."

Upon hearing this, Otto quickly composed himself, though he still sighed, his face a complex mix of emotions.

"I did anticipate something worse, but the current situation has also exceeded my expectations..."

I thought that there would never be another strong person like you in this world...

"Looks like you're planning to release some shocking news?"

Upon hearing Otto's words, Gwen raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile.

"..."

Otto, whose spellcasting had been interrupted, remained silent for a moment, then let out another long sigh, as if he had completely resigned himself to his fate.

"I admit you're right."

Furthermore, I admit that my actions just now had the purpose of moral blackmail—

I believe that Kallen would not stand idly by when her savior is in danger.

And you might feel a bit more favorably toward Kallen like this...

"Simple but practical calculations."

Gwen nodded in approval.

"I simply cannot ignore the follow-up issues concerning Kallen— "

Even if I know you had ulterior motives involved.

However, the moment Otto's eyes lit up with joy, Gwen's lips curled into a smirk—

"How do you know that I wasn't originally planning to follow up with treatment?"

Meeting Otto's gaze, which held a hint of feigned surprise, Gwen's smile grew even more unrestrained—

"The truth is, I was originally prepared to follow up on Kallen's condition and provide treatment."

Otto, your actions have almost single-handedly destroyed this future—

Does this feel familiar?

"..."

Upon hearing Gwen's words, Otto remained silent for a long time, then slowly nodded, a wry smile appearing on his face.

"Indeed, even after hundreds of years, I am still that clown who has accomplished nothing and is laughable."

With that, Otto sighed deeply before looking at Gwen, who was smiling at him, and said in a deep voice.

"I am deeply sorry for the trouble my unauthorized actions have caused you."

Everything was my own doing, and had absolutely nothing to do with Kallen.

If you have even the slightest dissatisfaction, feel free to vent it on me, but please don't take it out on Kallen..."

As he spoke, Otto bent his knees and fell downwards.

Recalling the helplessness of five hundred years ago, Otto's mind returned to its most lucid state.

Faced with Gwen, who displayed overwhelming power and kindness towards Kallen, Otto did not hesitate to show his most submissive side, even if it might require him to sacrifice some of his dignity—

I'd rather throw away my mere dignity than risk my life for Kallen's safety.

However, before Otto could bend his knees, an invisible force froze his body in place, making it difficult for him to move even slightly.

"Forget it, I don't have the habit of making people kneel down to me."

Besides, even if you were to kneel, the person you should kneel to isn't me.

As he spoke, Gwen stepped forward, approaching Otto step by step.

"..."

Behind Otto, Rita, who had regained her senses, watched Gwen approach step by step, then glanced at Otto with his back to her, and finally sheathed the scythe in her hand behind her back.

Although she was a little distracted, Rita had overheard their conversation.

Since Otto himself had made his choice, Rita naturally wouldn't do anything unnecessary.

Behind Gwen, a bewildered expression crossed the Valkyrie Quicksilver face; she seemed unsure of what Gwen intended to do to Otto.

Although she was terrified of Otto, Valkyrie Quicksilver also had some feelings for Otto.

With one hand holding an umbrella and the other holding the small hand under the Valkyrie Quicksilver, Seele wanted to offer her friend some comfort.

Kallen also stopped checking on the prisoners and quietly watched Gwen walk towards Otto.

For a moment, the street fell into an eerie silence.

The raindrops pattered on the ground, making a jumbled sound, but it only made Gwen's footsteps clearer.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Gwen slowly walked up to Otto and stood there.

"You..."

Looking at the man who looked somewhat disheveled in the rain, Gwen sighed softly and raised his right hand as if he wanted to say something.

However, just as everyone was waiting for Gwen to say something next, a dark light flashed in Gwen's left hand.

Before anyone could realize it, a black longsword adorned with red patterns had already pierced Otto's body.