Otto Volunteers / Otto and Kallen: Well, Isn't This a Kind of...

"Let me see...

Um...

Two dedicated satellite communication networks were used as a backup plan to divert consciousness...

"They're really being careful."

Gwyn, having retrieved the Kusanagi from the Stigmata Space for the first time and swiftly pierced Otto's body, Gwen the Third Order Gene Lock, pushing his computational power to its limit, rapidly processing the information eroded from Otto—

"Is there a space-based kinetic energy weapon constantly locking onto it?"

"Aren't you afraid that if that thing falls, it will send Kallen to her death too?"

"It's just a means to ensure a last resort."

Otto, whose consciousness had not been controlled by Gwen and who still retained his own, spoke in his usual calm voice, which even carried a hint of amusement.

"After all, you should know me; I'm the kind of person who's somewhat insecure."

Furthermore, a third resurrection network is hidden within the main system.

Seemingly realizing that he had really failed this time, or perhaps with the hope of Kallen's complete resurrection just around the corner, Otto even began to reveal details about himself.

"Can't read."

Gwen gave a succinct response, drawing his black and red blade—

Thanks to Otto's cooperation, Gwen, wielding the Kusanagi, has successfully gained control of Otto's body.

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Chapter 374 Otto recommends himself.

It may sound unbelievable, but it's true—

Although he had never experienced it firsthand, Otto, having roughly understood from his own experience what kind of power Gwen had used, clearly realized that he was powerless to resist.

Even if those mutually destructive moves might work, Otto couldn't possibly disregard Kallen's life or death.

Adhering to the principle of "since I can't resist, I might as well enjoy... cooperate," Otto simply relinquished control over Gwen.

It's also an opportunity to hide something.

"If there's anything you'd like to know, you can ask me directly."

After all, I'm more familiar with this system than you are, and my search speed is a bit faster.

Looking at Gwen, Otto was even able to smile and offer his services.

The current situation is almost like "being a fish on the chopping block" for Otto, and Gwen also holds the life and future of Kallen, who is the most important person to Otto, in his hands, leaving Otto without even the confidence to overturn the table.

"Forget it, I can't trust him."

Gwen believed that Otto would not harm him, even for the sake of Kallen.

However, to prevent Otto from playing word games with him, Gwen chose to find it himself.

Even if Gwen doesn't choose to merge with Apollo, he can still find the information he wants by using his own computing power.

After all, although the Kusanagi created by the Herrscher Core of the Erosion Herrscher had its most powerful network virus capabilities weakened due to its form as Divine Keys, it was still terrifyingly strong under Gwen's mental and computational power.

At least, Otto, who had already been infected, was powerless to resist.

Just as Gwen was using Otto's authority to experiment with the Kusanagi ability and casually looking at something he wanted to see, a somewhat bewildered voice suddenly rang in Gwen's mind—

"Gwen?

What am I doing...?

"Sakura, you're awake?"

Hearing that voice he hadn't heard in a while, Gwen raised an eyebrow in surprise—

According to Gwen's prediction, Yae Sakura's awakening should still be a long time away.

"Is it really you?"

I'm alive?"

After receiving Gwen's response, Yae Sakura's voice carried an even stronger sense of disbelief.

In Yae Sakura's mind, after Gwen dealt with Hiyori, she had been entangled with Hiyori for hundreds of years, and since she had almost become one with him, she should have dissipated along with him.

"Yes, although it's only a soul for now, Sakura, you are indeed still alive."

Gwen laughed.

"Can..."

Upon hearing this, Yae Sakura showed no surprise, but rather hesitated.

"I'm just a lost soul, even if I come back to life..."

"But the reality is that I have already completed the most important step in your resurrection. Sakura, do you still want to die?"

Upon hearing this, Gwen immediately explained the current situation—

Given Gwen's understanding of Yae Sakura, his words should be able to largely dispel Yae Sakura resolve to die.

"Of course I shouldn't let Gwen's hard work go to waste."

Upon hearing Gwen's words, Yae Sakura immediately gave the response he had expected, and the death aura that had just caused her confusion quickly disappeared.

"By the way, Sakura, come out here for a moment."

When Gwyn's gaze fell upon Otto in front of him, Gwen suddenly struck him, and he said with a smile.

"What?"

Yae Sakura paused, somewhat puzzled as to what Gwen was talking about.

"Just follow my power, don't resist."

Gwen offered no explanation, guiding Yae Sakura's soul out of her body as he raised his right hand.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, a hazy glow suddenly appeared in Gwen's raised right hand.

Amidst the interplay of light and shadow, a figure dressed in a pure white kimono, with long, flowing pink hair and unusual pink ears, appeared beside Gwen.

"Cherry!?"

The moment Kallen saw that figure, she gasped in astonishment.

"Um?"

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Yae Sakura instantly turned around.

But the figure that came into view instantly brought a look of surprise to Yae Sakura, who was still somewhat bewildered.

"Kallen?"

Upon hearing Yae Sakura's call and seeing the look of surprise on her face, Kallen calmed down, closed her eyes, took two deep breaths, and then nodded gently.

"...Um."

"Is it really you?"

Upon receiving Kallen's response, Yae Sakura was overjoyed and instinctively ran towards Kallen.

Otto was standing in front of Gwen and had also witnessed this scene, had a complex expression on his face.

Even Rita, who was standing silently behind Otto, unsure of what to do, looked somewhat strange upon seeing this scene.

Rita in this world is well aware of Otto's feelings for Kallen.

Even though she didn't know what happened 500 years ago, Rita could tell that the story between Kallen and Yae Sakura was probably not simple, so much so that her gaze towards her captive Lord Bishop changed slightly.

However, before Yae Sakura could make a move, Kallen suddenly took a step back, freezing the look of surprise on Yae Sakura's face.

"I'm sorry, Sakura, I... am not the Kallen you Remembrance."

Seeing the disbelief frozen on Yae Sakura's face, Kallen took a deep breath, as if to exhale all the complex emotions in her heart, and stated her reason for backing down—

"I'm just an imposter who was awakened from this body and gained some of Kallen's Remembrance..."

"No... don't say that..."

Hearing Kallen's reason, Yae Sakura slowly came to her senses, looked at Kallen's complicated expression, and shook her head vigorously—

"At least... you are just as sincere and kind as she is..."

"Thank you for the compliment, but I'm really not her..."

Hearing Yae Sakura's words, Kallen sighed softly, but still shook her head.

"And...

Gwen is from another world. You, who appeared from Gwen, are also from the same world as him, right?

And I belong to this world.

So, even if the original owner of this body wasn't the Kallen you know..."

"?"

The worldview of a village girl from five hundred years ago made it difficult for Yae Sakura to understand Kallen's words for a moment. She subconsciously turned to Gwen, seeking an answer.

"Forehead..."

Faced with Yae Sakura's gaze, Gwen scratched his head somewhat—

While parallel worlds are common knowledge for modern people, it would be quite difficult for a village girl from 500 years ago to understand such a concept.

However, Gwen realized the next moment that he didn't necessarily have to use words—

Gwen tapped his head with his fingers and then packaged up the relevant knowledge and common sense in his mind and sent it to Yae Sakura.

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Chapter 375 Otto / Kallen: Isn't this also a kind of...

"This..."

After spending some time digesting the knowledge Gwen had given her, Yae Sakura, even though she only had a superficial understanding of the parallel world theory, was able to comprehend what Kallen had just said.

However, this did not cause Yae Sakura to show any sadness.

Taking a step forward, Yae Sakura placed her hand on Kallen's shoulder amidst Kallen's astonished gaze and said softly.

"Don't say those kinds of things again—"

Whether you believe you are Kallen has lost part of her Remembrance, or you believe you are another person who has gained part of Kallen's Remembrance, I can feel your heartfelt kindness and sincerity.

If you belong to the former group, then don't dwell on the past; look to the future. If you belong to the latter group, then don't be bound by formalities. Now that you have her Remembrance and body, you should make good use of them to help more people and not let down the gift she gave you...

Isn't that right?

"..."

Kallen, who had been struggling with this ever since she realized her own existence, froze on the spot upon hearing this, staring blankly at Yae Sakura's gentle smile, unsure of how to respond.

"That's what you taught me back then, isn't it?"

Seeing Kallen's reaction, Yae Sakura's smile became even gentler.

On the other side, seeing Kallen's reaction, Otto's eyes couldn't help but look even more melancholy—

Otto said something similar.

However, although Kallen had considered it, she did not accept it.

But now that Yae Sakura has said it, it's...

"Well...

"In the end, I was wrong back then..."

He let out a long sigh, but the look of melancholy in the eyes that Gwen had specifically returned to Otto only deepened.

Meanwhile, Kallen, upon hearing Yae Sakura's words, finally snapped back to reality, nodding slowly and laboriously as if she had used all her strength.

"Thank you, Sakura. I will... try my best."

"Yes, back then you were like a ray of light, bringing hope to me when my eyes were filled with despair."