The Path to Godhood, Collapsing, Transmigrating into Otto

And more importantly... if the original still existed in this world...

A flicker of greed passed through Otto's eyes.

There is nothing that cannot be used, is there?

—But what if this world only had one Otto?

Then Kallen would only serve as a blunt instrument—did the Saintess of five hundred years ago truly possess the strength of an S-rank Valkyrie?

Hard to say. After all, in Kallen's two famously lost battles, where she had prepared thoroughly, her opponents were simply too formidable.

Cloud Ink Dan Heart Fu Hua, even if placed in the present era, could suppress all enemies under heaven.

The Herrscher of Corruption from the Previous Civilization, under siege by Fusion Warriors like Kevin and Elysia, launched a nuclear strike that collapsed the Previous Civilization's infrastructure.

As for how strong Kallen herself was...

Historical records could not testify at all.

After all, the one who wrote that history was a deranged Kallen fanboy.

Oh, and using her might also obtain a Divine Key.

Otto narrowed his eyes.

For now, whether he played the grieving widower to earn Valkyrie sympathy or negotiated with the original and his supporters, Kallen had to stay dead.

When he wanted to give the original an explanation, he could summon her back.

So... who to choose?

Otto said nothing, silently sketching the details of his plan in his mind.

[Anchor: ?]

[Arrival Time: ? Year]

[Duration: ? Year] (Note: With the current ability of this book, the time span should not exceed twenty years)

[Participation Time: Twenty Days] (Temporary hard rule)

(The time fast-forwarded using the Book of XX counts as Duration; the time one can personally descend and change counts as Participation Time.)

(During the Duration, all your actions must either continue what was done during Participation Time or remain identical to the original history.)

(During Participation Time, you cannot move more than one hundred meters from the anchor point.)

"Mhm, let's start like this..."

Otto closed his eyes, using his will to outline the time travel settings on the Book of XX.

[Anchor: Cecilia? Schariac]

[Arrival Time: 1985]

[Duration: Sixteen Years]

[Personal Participation Time: Twenty Days]

He had many reasons for choosing Cecilia, not just lusting after her body—otherwise, why not go after Durandal?

Kiana was out of the question. He was a father-fan, and messing with the fool was illegal.

Mother and daughter were definitely off-limits. Even the dimensional wall would collapse.

Otto's decision to choose her was actually quite simple.

The Schariac family, ever since he took power, had almost never produced a Saintess who betrayed him.

Even if they didn't agree with Otto's methods, they would try their best to fulfill his requests.

Moreover, Cecilia herself was a major narrative core.

If she stood by the transmigrator Otto's side, then Durandal and Kiana would never be able to act against him.

Her loyalty alone would guarantee at least the protection of Cecilia, Durandal, Rita, Kiana, and Raiden Mei.

—This meant absolute command. Cecilia could fully direct them, with no possibility of opposition. They would be both sincerely convinced and bound by seniority, ensuring all her major decisions would be discussed with her.

As for Siegfried... hah, a man who took his young daughter to rob a lab in the heart of Schicksal headquarters. Otto chose to keep his distance, even to find a way to sever his relationship with her, lest his impulsiveness force Cecilia into disobedience.

In summary, three S-rank Valkyries and two Herrschers. With this lineup, even if they had to suppress Kevin at Sea Abyss City... I'd be invincible under the Finality, wouldn't I?!

Furthermore, bringing her back... could attribute every difference between this Otto and the past to the changes brought by the Saintess's return.

After all, she was a figure from many years ago. No one truly knew what feelings existed between him and her. Even Amber's memories of that time were surely blurred.

So, as long as he secured Cecilia's loyalty, all the problems brought by transmigration could be instantly resolved.

And to gain Cecilia's loyalty...

The name Otto Apocalypse had maxed-out affinity with every Schariac.

The reason he simulated starting in 1985 instead of directly saving her during the Second Eruption was simply to familiarize himself with Cecilia and the ability to [modify the past], and to rehearse the feeling of being Overseer on the timeline.

"Let's begin." Otto silently recited in his mind.

[Evolution begins. Red text indicates forbidden time points. Green text indicates fuzzy time points.]

The final sentence lingered for ten seconds, then the settings he had written in the ancient text gradually faded, and a line of words emerged in their place.

[In 1985, you conducted experiments using Cecilia as a test subject, producing Schariac Holy Blood of extremely high completion. The blood within Cecilia's body was also entirely converted into Holy Blood capable of instantly annihilating Honkai Energy.]

[But as a result, to protect this crucial technology of Schariac, you confined Cecilia Schariac within Schariac headquarters.]

A lot of green text here...

Otto thought for a moment, then spoke aloud:

"Book of XX, pause for one day in 1985."

The book temporarily stopped its text from appearing, and a force connected to his mind.

He closed his eyes, and the next second, he appeared outside a Simulation Training Room.

Inside the Simulation Training Room was a girl, her features exquisitely beautiful, her long hair cascading behind her like a silver moon falling from the heavens, radiating a charm that could captivate anyone, male or female.

She wore pure black battle armor, her fair little hand lifting a massive lance, which she lightly hurled at the exposed abdomen of a Honkai Beast.

The data-simulated Honkai Beast rapidly dissolved into scattered data streams, leaving only the Black Abyss White Flower embedded in the ground.

"Cecilia Schariac."

Otto called out her name in a low voice, let out a deliberately deep sigh, and then revealed a warm smile.

"Amber."

"I'm here, Lord Bishop."

The girl he feared the most stood behind him, but under the protection of the Book of XX, Otto didn't need to worry about arousing her suspicion.

"Can you use big data analysis to determine which country and place Cecilia most wants to go to right now?"

"..."

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Chapter 4: What's Kallen Fantasy? Never Heard of That Game

Big data is being used for this?!

Amber didn't know how to respond, but quickly adjusted her mindset, tapped a few times on the tablet in her hand, and answered:

"The results can be analyzed immediately, Lord Bishop."

"Mm," Otto nodded, "once the analysis is complete, hire a few professional travel planners to design a one-day itinerary for that location, the kind for two people."

"Lord Bishop, this..."

At this point, how could Amber not know what was about to happen?

The Lord Bishop was going to take the Saintess of Schariac... on a trip?

What kind of move was this?

"Cecilia's Holy Blood deserves at least one day of relaxation per year," Otto replied while watching Cecilia's training, "fund it from the 'Kallen Fantasy' budget."

Amber: ???

What? Kallen Fantasy?!

That's Kallen Fantasy... the game you're embezzling funds to develop!

Cecilia's Holy Blood... is it really that important to you?

Otto caught the shock in Amber's eyes behind her goggles, the corners of his own eyes lifting, but his pupils remained cold.

He had done this on purpose...

"Very well, Lord Bishop."

Amber harbored doubts but voiced no objections, turning and leaving.

"Build up some rapport, make future operations easier."

Otto leaned against the wall, enjoying the visual feast of the beautiful Cecilia in combat.

[Based on big data, you spent a day with Cecilia at an amusement park, but the travel planners seemed to misunderstand. For some reason, couples kept appearing around you and Cecilia, making her blush deeply.]

[So, to ease Cecilia's embarrassment, you used your authority to kick all the couples out of the park.]

"..."

Absolutely wonderful, this damned power.

[During the last half hour, the two of you sat on the Ferris Wheel.]

Otto opened his eyes, meeting Cecilia's gaze. The girl was drenched in sweat, the corners of her mouth involuntarily lifting, as if she had shed some burden.

"Cecilia Schariac."

"Mmm... yes, I'm here, Lord Bishop."

The girl first let out a dazed sound, then startled, straightened herself, and replied.

"From now on, every year, you can choose one day to do whatever you want, with me by your side."

He lifted his chin slightly, looking down with a haughty gaze at everything beneath the Ferris Wheel.

"I, Otto Apocalypse, grant you authority equal to that of the Lord Bishop from this moment—in a sense, at this very instant, within the world of humanity, you shall be all-powerful."

This utterly chuunibyou yet not at all exaggerated remark predictably earned the girl's starry-eyed admiration: "Thank you, Lord Bishop!"

"Mm, oh right, Cecilia, when we're out having fun, call me Elder Brother."

"Okay, Elder Brother!"

[From then on, for one day each year she desired, you would take Cecilia to any place in the world she wanted to go.]

[She gradually grew more lively around you, her words becoming much closer.]

"Elder Brother... why don't you bring Theresa along to play?"

"Because, you see, I was so stern in front of Theresa when I rejected your outing... ahem, you know the rest."

"Oh, it's a face thing..."

"Cecilia!"

"Wah, Elder Brother, I'm sorry, I don't want to eat this much..."

You are indeed wrong, Otto answered coldly in his heart.

I'm building affection here—how could I let anyone else interfere?

He gently stroked the pouting girl's forehead, and the few shreds of conscience he had dissipated upon contact with her soft skin.

[Cecilia still respects you, but sometimes she shows a girlish side.]

[She even surpasses your top score in Kallen Fantasy right in front of you.]