The White-Haired Dumpling Still Hasn't Realized the Sadness

Otto switched back to referring to the strongest Valkyrie, his tone tinged with a sigh, like an old father watching his daughter grow up and gradually drift away from him.

"But isn't answering patients' questions also one of a doctor's responsibilities?"

With a hint of relief returning to her expression, Durandal couldn't help but crack a joke.

Five years ago, when she awoke from a long coma, Otto appeared before her as a pediatric neurosurgeon.

But now that I think about it, it was undoubtedly evidence to support Welt White's claim.

The Schicksal Bishop of Destiny would never actually become a pediatrician.

"I can assure you that you will understand the whole truth one day, but it's too early to say now."

He said with a smile, but Otto didn't mean to be honest about it.

At least for now, he still has a need to hide the truth from the girl.

"You're always like this, Bishop."

Seeing this, Durandal could only sigh helplessly.

If Otto refuses to tell the truth, can she really tie him up?

Durandal believed that even if she did that, the other party would not tell the truth.

In comparison, Otto's admission that he had concealed something is already a good outcome.

"Alright, enough of the doctor-patient part. Let's have something more like a conversation between the Schicksal Bishop and the strongest Valkyrie." As he spoke, Otto's gaze fell on the girl's forehead. "How are you feeling, that mark?"

On the girl's once smooth and fair forehead, between her eyebrows, there was now a golden-red sword and shield-shaped mark, which was none other than Kaslana's family crest.

While Durandal was still unconscious, Otto analyzed the mark, and the result...

Judging from the precision alone, this mark is in no way inferior to the Artificial Stigmata of Schicksal, making one wonder if it was really just drawn directly on by [Welt White].

If that's really the case, then the opponent's level of Honkai Energy manipulation is simply too astonishing.

On the other hand, despite its extremely high precision, Otto never discovered the function of the mark, as if... the only function of the mark was decoration.

It's ridiculous. Would anyone really use such terrifying abilities to do something like this?

"It feels..." Durandal touched her forehead, feeling the strange sensation returning to her fingertips, and hesitated. "It feels a little warm."

Unlike the Silver Goose from last time, this mark has a noticeable temperature difference, like a leaping flame, only not as scorching.

The only thing that reassured the girl was that the design this time seemed more respectable, so she could show it to others even without a mask.

But I'm still very angry.

That guy has absolutely no chivalry whatsoever!

Thinking of Welt White's pretentious attitude, Durandal couldn't help but clench her fists, wishing she could punch that bastard.

Unaware of the girl's subtle thoughts, Otto looked at the mark with a thoughtful expression in his eyes and explained, "After all, this was left by the Phoenix Incinerator, so it's normal for it to feel intensely hot."

Rather, it's strange that this mark only has this little bit of temperature.

Besides temperature, do you have any other sensations?

If he were to capture a high-ranking member of an opposing organization, he would at least impose some restrictions on them in exchange for certain terms.

For example... if he doesn't meet [Welt White]'s requirements, the other party will cause the mark to explode directly, causing Schicksal to lose one of its strongest Valkyrie.

As for why the other party didn't just kidnap Durandal, it was undoubtedly out of arrogance.

That [Welt White] must be very certain that Schicksal's technology is powerless against this mark.

"Hmm..." Upon hearing Otto's question, Durandal frowned and thought about it seriously for a moment, but finally shook her head slowly. "No."

"It seems that we can only wait for the Anti-Entropy Leader to propose his conditions."

Seeing that Durandal, the person involved, could not provide any more information, Otto sighed and gave up.

According to the instrument's detection results, although the energy in this mark is slowly dissipating, the rate is so slow that it can last for several months.

Moreover, since the energy of this mark comes from the Key of Destruction, Phoenix Incinerator, even he dared not interfere easily, for fear that he might accidentally cause Durandal's head to explode.

"Conditions? What conditions?"

The honest Durandal was somewhat bewildered.

"Do you think that the Anti-Entropy Leader left this mark just for show?"

Otto rolled his eyes at the girl.

This child is good in every way, except that he is a bit too straightforward.

Durandal: "Bishop, I think..."

She really wanted to say that the guy was probably just that boring.

But when she met Otto's gaze, which seemed to say he had seen through everything, the girl silently swallowed her guess back.

We should give the Bishop Sir some face.

Moreover, that bastard Welt White is definitely not a good person.

Let's not talk about this anymore.

Durandal, in your opinion, is Kaslana really the Anti-Entropy Leader?

Shaking his head, Otto changed the subject.

Although in this battle, [Welt White] did indeed display power consistent with Kaslana's characteristics, even the Phoenix Incinerator took on a new form in the hands of the opponent.

Anyone who sees this information would likely think that the other party is a genuine Kaslana.

But Otto was a scientist.

On his quest for truth, he had seen too many impossibilities, so naturally he wouldn't easily believe what was happening before his eyes.

The conflict between Yae Sakura and others and Welt White also raises the possibility that the Serpent Organization is colluding with him.

After all, that nasty, smelly fox is still alive!

Otto would only truly believe in those things if that stinky fox died in front of him, his body thoroughly examined, and ideally even his soul shown to him.

As for now... setting aside the process, the only result Schicksal gained in this incident was the loss of Fu Hua and Crimson Knight, and even Durandal was marked with a time bomb-like mark.

Meanwhile, Welt White completely showcased his unparalleled combat power, and even Yae Sakura and Gray Serpent got what they wanted.

It should have been a three-way power struggle, but in the end, only Otto's Schicksal family lost. How can Otto trust the Serpent Organization again?!

In Schicksal, Durandal is the one who has the most dealings with [Welt White], and he is looking forward to seeing what different perspectives this strongest Valkyrie and true Kaslana might offer.

Meeting Otto's expectant gaze, Durandal thought for a moment and said, "I don't think so!"

"Oh? Why?"

Otto's eyes lit up immediately.

"That bastard Bai, he's nothing like a knight!"

Durandal's tone was firm.

Otto: "..."

Although Kaslana is indeed known as a knight among the Big Three Families of Schicksal, why would you think that every Kaslana is a knight?

Leaving aside those far removed from the past, your father, Siegfried, was a genuine drunkard and a prodigal son.

If it weren't for Cecilia's influence, that guy would probably still be wandering somewhere.

"Bishop, what I'm saying is true."

Seeing that Otto clearly didn't believe her, Durandal reiterated.

"Okay, okay, I got it."

Otto waved his hand, feeling a pang of sadness.

How could he possibly think of asking a Kaslana idiot for answers?

Durandal: "Bishop..."

"Alright, you've had a long day, so take a good rest for now. I'll take care of the mark and the matter of the Anti-Entropy Leader for you."

Otto smiled and comforted him.

Putting aside the question of Welt White's identity, this probe still yielded a considerable amount of information.

Judging from the fact that [Welt White] could easily give up K423 and the Serenity Gem, the Herrscher Authority he sought was clearly not something like the Serenity Gem, but rather the Herrscher Core that was truly born from the Great Honkai.

The reason why [Welt White] was able to decisively destroy the Conquest Gem during the Third Honkai Outbreak was undoubtedly because he determined that it was not the true Herrscher Core.

If this is confirmed, then he has grasped one of the opponent's weaknesses.

Of course, the specifics still need to be verified.

"Your Bishop Sir, Kiana..."

With her small mouth slightly open, Durandal seemed to want to say something but hesitated.

"You mean K423?"

Don't worry, it's not time for the plan to really begin yet.

With a smile, Otto made no secret of his ulterior motives towards the girl.

"..."

Seeing Otto's candid manner, Durandal fell silent for a moment.

She herself is still a pawn, so how can she interfere with the thoughts of Otto, the chess player?

Noticing the girl's suppressed anger, Otto did not try to comfort her, but instead said, "Speaking of which, your fifteenth birthday is in a few days. Why don't you take this opportunity to go to St. Freya?"

"Why?"

Durandal asked instinctively.

"Consider it a vacation for you."

Otto said with a smile, without really explaining.

Durandal: "..."

She had just finished her two-week annual leave not long ago.

"Bishop, from which Kaslana does the bloodline in my veins come...?"

Thinking of a certain possibility, Durandal asked with a slightly somber expression.

"If you'd like, you can treat K423 as your younger sister."

With a slight smile, Otto appeared quite composed.

"Bishop..." Unable to hold back her breath, Durandal finally managed to suppress the turmoil in her heart. "You are truly despicable!"

Despite sharing the same bloodline, she was trained to become the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal, while Kiana became the prototype for the Herrscher's descent.

For a moment, even she couldn't resist the urge to punch Otto in the face.

"I never said I was a good person, Bianca." Otto, still smiling, made no attempt to hide his demonic nature. "Ultimately, it's you who's never truly seen me for who I am, has it?"

Since the other party already knows part of the truth, there's no point in hiding it anymore. He might as well just tell the strongest Valkyrie openly.

"I will definitely settle the score with you in the future!"

Looking directly into Otto's azure eyes, Durandal spoke in an extremely serious tone.

"Then I'll wait patiently and look forward to that day."

Otto nodded slightly, still sporting a nonchalant smile.

Chapter 240 The white-haired girl is still unaware of the sadness

When Kiana opened her eyes, what appeared in her field of vision was an extremely familiar ceiling.

This is the infirmary at the St. Freya Academy.

In an instant, the girl realized this fact.

Then, the next second, she felt herself being held in someone's arms, her head hitting something extremely hard, and a voice immediately followed:

"Great, Kiana, you're finally awake!"