Chapter 96

Kiana: "Is that leaf Sue's advice to Otto, the answer he's been seeking all along?"

The image reveals a lot of information, including the formidable-looking armor worn by Durandal and information about the Sea of Quanta.

But what Kiana and the others cared about most was the leaf that Su gave to Otto.

Sue: "That's true."

Kiana: "?!!"

I'm so nervous, waiting anxiously for your reply, afraid of missing a single word.

After hesitating for so long, is there really only one answer: yes?

Kiana felt her heart couldn't take it anymore; these riddle-solving people were so annoying!

Elysia: "Su, is it something that can't be said?"

Sue: "No."

Pardofelis: "Then say it! Not only Sister Mei and the others, but I'm getting impatient too. Since you've piqued our curiosity, can't you at least not say only half of what you want to say?"

Raiden Mei: "Curiosity killed the cat, Pardo. It seems you haven't learned your lesson at all."

Canned Food: "Meow~"

Pardofelis: "Sister Mei, I'm trying to help you guys, you can't sabotage me!"

Sue: "Actually, it's not that it's something that can't be said. My answer to that bishop was just one sentence."

Sue: "Just as God said, the answer you seek lies on the other side of the Imaginary Tree. To get there, you must find the complete Second Divine Key."

The completed Second Divine Key, which Schicksal possesses, is merely a flawed product. Lacking a beacon, the Thousand Worlds Vehicle cannot reach the Imaginary Tree.

Theresa: "Wait, so the reason Grandpa sought to negotiate with Kevin was because of you?"

Goodness, now everyone knows why Otto dared to jump around on the Imaginary Tree even though he never obtained the complete Second Divine Key.

It seems Su was the one who encouraged this!

Sue: "That's not the case. The bishop has already found his answer, but he's undecided. My informing him only hastened his decision."

Himeko Murata: "Since you're willing to give Bishop Otto an answer, it means you know him very well?"

Su: "I only saw his persistence and determination in the illusion."

The bishop was a treacherous Villain, but in the illusion, Sue saw a hidden side of him.

That persistence, that regret, and that unwavering belief.

Kiana: "But the resolute Bishop Otto you mentioned wanted me to become the Herrscher of the Void, and he even betrayed the class monitor."

Sue: "... That bishop is determined to obtain the power of the Second Herrscher, so it wouldn't be surprising if he did anything for it. But, how could you possibly dislike him?"

It was strange, Su was puzzled.

Otto needs the power of the Second Herrscher, and he is willing to pay any price for it.

Logically speaking, someone possessing the power of the Second Herrscher should be highly valued by him, so why would he turn around and harm someone with the power of the Second Herrscher?

Can the miraculous power born of love achieve a similar effect as the hatred born of love?

Su pondered whether her guess was correct.

Kiana: "The person who made me the Herrscher of the Void and got Mei to join World Serpent for me, am I supposed to thank him in return?"

Su: "Ultimately, it's beliefs and persistence that determine our different stances."

They were all Valkyrie striving to fight against the Honkai, while Su saw that the bishop as merely a wicked man, but essentially still a person with hope.

Unfortunately, Otto's obsession meant he needed the power of the Second Herrscher, and he was willing to pay any price for it.

Su could only sigh, indicating that there was nothing he could do for the time being.

In the scene, Su sits inside the World Bubble of Sumeru World-Bubble, looking up at the many Stars in the sky.

The lush green tree behind him had withered, just like his life, which was nearing its end.

"It seems Miss Bianka has already delivered my message, and Mr. Otto has already guessed the answer. All I need to do is point him in a shortcut."

The Second Divine Key created by the Previous Era, which replicated the power of the Second Herrscher, did indeed provide Otto with a shortcut.

"Although everyone sees Mr. Otto as a sinister person, Miss Bianka still sees a bright side to him."

"Within the illusion of the trial, I saw their deep bond."

Su stood up and looked at the lake water at his feet.

Kevin's image is still reflected in the World Bubble of the Sea of Quanta, where he drifts, waiting for the day he will return.

"My dearest friend, aren't we the same? This is the last time I'll come to see you."

"Let the people of this era strive on their own. Whether it's us or someone like Mr. Otto, in the end, we're all just ko threats in this game."

The World Bubble is about to disappear.

Su turned around and looked at the big tree behind her, with only a withered leaf left in her hand.

"Farewell, my dearest friend. There is one more question I need to find the answer to in the afterlife."

Slowly closing her eyes, Su awaited her end.

As Bodhi, one of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers, he carried out the Hengsha Project and observed the World Bubble countless times, observing that boundless abyss.

As he gazed into the abyss, the abyss also gazed into him, and in the depths of the void beyond Su's sight, all things in nature surged.

Those are beings that transcend human intelligence.

Her body and the World Bubble vanished together, but Su suddenly opened her eyes.

At this moment, he was surrounded by the vast starry sky, with countless stars all around him, and the so-called Earth was nothing more than a grain of sand.

His guess came true; there really are higher dimensions!

"Congratulations on finding this place, you Enlightened One among humanity. I know you seek that cosmic truth that transcends Honkai."

A sudden sound rang out, but Su couldn't see the other person.

Only a vast chessboard appeared before him, each chess piece shimmering with starlight.

"I haven't encountered any humans in a long time, and I'm getting a little bored. Let's play a game of human games. If you win this round, I'll tell you the answer."

The chessboard is set, and the move immediately reaches the center point (Tengen). The scene ends here during the game between the two players.

Himeko Murata: "Existence in higher dimensions... does it really exist?!"

Welt: "This..."

Most of you here have some level of education.

When the Sea of Quanta was first observed, their worldviews were already somewhat distorted. Now, the high-dimensional existence that Su encountered has left these highly educated luminaries completely bewildered.

Enlightened One? What is that?

Is the afterlife really about playing chess with higher dimensions? Why didn't Welt get that treatment despite doing so many sit-ups?

Chapter 159 Internally, how is the severity of the situation classified within Flame-Chasers?

Pardofelis: "Major intelligence, extremely major intelligence! If this were sold as a file, I could make a fortune, hehehe."

Raiden Mei: "Pardo, everyone in the group knows, who else can you sell it to?"

Pardofelis: "Yes, that's true."

Su: "..."

Hey, you guys at least uncovered a huge secret, right? It's one thing if you're not curious about what Enlightened One is, or what a higher-dimensional being is.

They actually expect to make money by selling such a groundbreaking secret?

What happened to the funds Eden allocated to Fire Moth? Did you use them all to buy cat food?!

Durandal: "Senior, what exactly is that higher-dimensional being? Could it really be [God]?"

Kiana: "In your letter to Otto before, you seemed to have mentioned God as well."

Su: "... God's statement is biased; it's humanity's own definition of a powerful being. To be precise, He is the will of Honkai, the rule of Imaginary."

Sakura: "The kind of person you play chess with?"

Su: "Who knows? Perhaps their existences are vastly different, but none of them are beyond my comprehension."

He was playing chess perfectly, preparing to launch a decisive attack and turn the tide of the game, when suddenly the Chat Group pulled him into Death Space.

I haven't found out any information about myself yet.

Pardofelis: "Wouldn't that mean we've lost out big time? It would have been better to wait until we knew the answer before coming in."

Fu Hua: "It's such a pity."

Now everyone understands: for others, entering the Death Space is lucky, but for Su, it's like being stabbed in the back!

They're playing chess with beings in higher latitudes, and the game is about to end, when you suddenly pulled them into Chat Group and started posting nonsense. They're still working overtime Fire Moth.

Sue: "Hehe~, everything has two sides. Miss Bianka once said that my life is a bit too complicated, and I agree. It's time to make a change."

Durandal: "... Senior, I underestimated the responsibilities you all bear."

Having learned about the struggles of the Previous Era and the importance of Su, Durandal expressed that she wished she could take back what she said.

Someone who can die and still go play chess with people in higher dimensions—if you let her lead you astray with just a few words, you'll really be making a huge mistake.

Kiana: "Durandal, ignore him. He's probably been working too long and can only watch us chat in the group, so he's using this excuse to take a vacation!"

Su: "..."

Durandal: "?! Senior, is that really true?"

Elysia: "Perhaps there's a slight problem with the Council of Thirteen's strategy."

When Elysia first proposed this plan, she didn't want the rights of the Fire Moth to be infiltrated, and the facts have proven it to be correct.

The problem is that when she formulated the plan, she obviously overlooked an important issue: there weren't many people in the Thirteen Flame-Chasers who could work, and even fewer who were willing to work overtime!

Perhaps we should find some time to persuade Mobius's assistant to come and help.

Kiana: "Working overtime, huh? That must be tough. But Su, do you think you could beat that high-dimensional being in a game of chess?"

Sue: "The odds aren't high, but since it's a human board game, I have to give it a try."

Fu Hua: "I know a little about the chess game in Shenzhou. I see you placed your first piece on the center point. Do you think you can win?"

The Herrscher of Reason: "Hey! Su, do you even understand Go? Your first move is at the center point! Who plays like that? You might as well let me and the Old Timer take over and teach them a lesson!"

Su: "?!!"

At the Fire Moth base, Su was so angry that her head ached, and she stopped working overtime.

He was conversing with beings of a higher dimension; the dangers and powers were unknown. This small step he was taking was one of the greatest advances in human history, a golden opportunity to learn the truth about the world.

He will use the entire world as a chessboard, playing a game as profound and boundless as the sea of stars.

He will be recorded in human history, but he will remain unknown to the world.

And yet you people actually asked him if his first move could land at the center of the circle?!

[Q&A begins.]

[The wisdom of the Enlightened One is always incisive. Within Flame-Chasers, matters are typically categorized into four levels. What are these four levels?]

[Quick Answer Question]

Durandal: "The hierarchy when Flame-Chasers encounter danger? Looks like another easy question."

Unfortunately, even if it was an easy question, they didn't know the answer; only those within the Fire Moth could figure it out.

Pardofelis: "No, no, no, how come I didn't know we divided danger into four levels? When did that happen?"

Pardo admits to slacking off, but she's definitely very concerned about anything dangerous.

But she has absolutely no recollection of this question!

Pardofelis: "Sister Elysia, do you know?"