A week after obtaining the Second Divine Key from London, Schicksal prepared to begin its first test of the Second Divine Key.
During this time, Otto discovered a keyword he had always wanted to find within the Soul Steel records of the Second Divine Key.
Imaginary Tree.
This was the place he had always sought to pursue. Because of this, Otto devoted nearly all his attention to this experiment.
And during the previous battle over the Second Divine Key in London, he had gradually grasped the snake's tail.
This force that had always lurked in the shadows was now gradually baring its fangs.
This experiment was guarded by Schicksal's most elite squad, the Immortal Blades.
Because Otto had no idea what might emerge once the Second Divine Key was activated, he had to do this to protect its core.
When the Second Divine Key activated, a star-filled sky appeared before them. Yet within that sky, there was only a single star.
"This is... a world bubble? According to the Soul Steel records, the Second Divine Key has always been used to observe parallel worlds on the Imaginary Tree... But... why is there only one world bubble?"
Before Otto could figure it out, the Second Divine Key's energy began to behave abnormally. Then a burst of energy swept toward them.
By the time everyone came back to their senses, Durandal had vanished.
"Welcome to the world bubble I created, Miss Bianka."
After countless images flashed before her eyes, Durandal saw a light brownish-gray-haired man sitting beneath a tree with his eyes closed.
"You may call this place the Sumeru Seed."
Hearing the mysterious man's words, Durandal stared at him in disbelief.
"Creating a world bubble... Who are you?"
"Rest assured, Miss Bianka. I bear no ill will toward you. In your