Xu Yanwu rolled his shoulders, then headed downstairs.
"Time to meet Doctor Maki..."
"This doctor... deserves a proper meeting."
With that, Xu Yanwu vanished into the stairwell.
Meanwhile, at Anti-Entropy.
Cocolia was watching the plan unfold.
"Very good... the plan is proceeding smoothly."
Cocolia smiled faintly. "In a little while, we can find out whether such a great price... will be enough for the gem to summon the Herrscher's power for me."
After murmuring to herself, Cocolia suddenly gave an order. "Have the forces standing by near Singapore prepare for battle."
"If a Herrscher is born, Otto will definitely send forces to seize it as well. This time... we absolutely cannot let the Herrscher fall into Schicksal's hands."
And at Schicksal...
Otto had also learned that the gem was about to erupt.
Amber had reported the matter to Otto. He too was staring at the large amount of Honkai Energy readings displayed on the map of Singapore.
"A powerful Honkai Energy reaction has appeared in central Singapore. Just as I expected, Cocolia's plan is to trigger an artificial large-scale Honkai eruption..."
"Cocolia must have troops lying in wait to seize the Herrscher's power as well. But... she is still too inexperienced."
"I have been prepared for this for quite some time."
Otto smiled disdainfully. "Have the S-rank Valkyrie Durandal intercept Anti-Entropy's forces and buy Fu Hua some time."
"Come to think of it... Xu Yanwu still has not made a move, even now? He is remarkably patient... or does he simply have great faith in Fu Hua?"
"I am rather curious to see what he will do..." Otto murmured to himself. "With him involved, this is becoming somewhat... dramatic."
Back on the first basement level of the Queen Hotel.
Doctor Maki was still furious.
"Otto... Cocolia... do