The First Three-Family Meeting, Conclusion

"As a chess piece, you possess a value far exceeding that of everyone else." Shi Hen said in a hoarse voice, resting his chin on his hands on the table. "Moreover, isn't it a wonderful drama for a manipulated puppet to try to break free from its predetermined fate?"

"I've been looking forward to that moment for so long, Durandal."

"You... you're despicable!"

Sensing the amusement in the man's tone, Durandal couldn't help but clench her teeth.

Shi Hen simply smiled and leaned back in his chair, saying with a light laugh, "Alright, let's end this small talk. Your bishop has arrived."

A touch of gold has already appeared on the steps along the outer edge of the tower.

Chapter 256 The First Tripartite Meeting, End

Finally reaching the top of the tower, Otto's gaze swept over Durandal, who had an angry expression; the smelly fox standing quietly behind the white-haired man; and the Gray Serpent frozen into an ice sculpture. His gaze finally settled on Welt White, who was sitting in a chair.

"It seems I've missed a good show."

Otto spoke softly as he slowly walked toward the round table, a cynical smile on his face.

"It wouldn't be accurate to say I missed out."

After all, this matter should have nothing to do with Bishop Otto.

Shi Hen said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Otto's smile froze slightly, then became even brighter, and he nodded, saying, "That's true."

However, should I address you as Lord Welt or Venerable Lord Bai?

As he spoke, Otto bowed slightly, his attitude so humble it bordered on obsequious.

When faced with an enemy so powerful it's almost unfair, Otto always knows how to adjust his attitude.

Seeing this, Durandal frowned slightly, seemingly unable to understand Otto's humble approach.

Meanwhile, Rita on the other side maintained her smile, as if she hadn't seen anything happening in front of her at all.

Why can't they all be the same?

Shi Hen answered with a clear smile, while simultaneously summoning a giant ice eagle to fly downwards with a flick of his finger.

Now that Otto has come up, he can offer some help to Cocolia and Einstein.

"Haha, Venerable Lord Bai is indeed confident."

Otto glanced at the logo on the back of the man's chair and smiled in admiration.

"It's just a very simple fact."

Just as during the Second Honkai Eruption, Bishop Otto believed he could control the emerging Void Herrscher.

I also believe that my own strength can overcome any opposing voices.

Shi Hen said in a calm tone.

Otto: "..."

Does this guy have a grudge against him? Why does he enjoy digging up his dark history so much?

Otto glanced at the stinky fox behind the white-haired man, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said, "I'm naturally willing to believe that, but Yae Sakura might not."

"Until Venerable Lord Kevin returns, the entire World Serpent will carry out the will of the acting Lord."

As if to show her loyalty, Yae Sakura immediately spoke up.

"What will happen after Kevin returns?"

Otto smiled and pressed on with more questions.

"..."

Yae Sakura glanced at the blond man opposite her, pursed her lips, and did not answer.

She felt that the other party was deliberately picking a fight.

That's between Kevin and me.

The entire World Serpent organization ultimately needs and only needs one venerable leader.

He spoke slowly and Shi Hen, his confidence undiminished.

"Then I wish Venerable Lord Bai a resounding victory."

With a smile, Otto sat down in the chair bearing the symbol of Schicksal.

On the other side, a giant white eagle was already flying close, carrying two figures, one large and one small.

In an instant, the giant eagle crash-landed, throwing Cocolia and Einstein, whom it had been holding in its claws, to the ground, while it itself turned into an ice sculpture and landed on the chair marked with the Anti-Entropy symbol.

As the boy said, in this meeting, he was both the Lord of the World Serpent and the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance.

After staggering a few steps, they finally regained their balance. Looking at the three chairs—an ice man, a real person, and a Soul Steel man— Cocolia and Einstein couldn't help but have complicated expressions.

The former is because the policy of letting the wolf into the house was too successful, and for a time they still did not know how to deal with [Welt White].

As for the latter... if he could do it, Einstein would have loved to tear that white-haired man in front of him to pieces.

In the girl's heart, [Welt White]'s hatred level has surpassed Otto's to become number one.

But in the end, before Welt White himself, the two Anti-Entropy Enforcers bowed in unison and said, "Lord Alliance Leader!"

Nodding slightly to the two of them, Shi Hen looked at Otto and said, "Now that everyone is here, let's begin."

"I will obey Venerable Lord Bai."

With a smile and a nod, Otto was extremely respectful.

As long as the other party doesn't stop him from reviving Kallen, he is willing to show the utmost patience and respect to this [Welt White].

If Welt White could offer him some assistance in this matter, he would be willing to serve him hand and foot.

If the other party resolutely refuses to cooperate, he wouldn't mind changing the priority of the next target and risking everything he's accumulated over the Schicksal five hundred years to take [Welt White] down with him.

At the very least, it could thwart the opponent's plan to collect all the Herrscher Authority.

Faced with Otto's compliant attitude, Shi Hen's eyes flashed with white light, and he said, "In order to deal with the increasingly powerful threat of Honkai, I propose that the three forces of World Serpent, Schicksal, and Anti-Entropy form an alliance."

"I agree!"

Otto immediately raised his hand and spoke, just like a primary school student eagerly answering a question in class.

Finally, Otto added, "I propose that the Venerable Lord Bai assume the position of leader of the alliance, and all under Schicksal are willing to follow his lead."

"Bishop!"

Durandal couldn't stand this blatant betrayal of Schicksal's interests.

"We have no other choice but to do this, do we?"

With his smile undiminished, Otto explained calmly.

Shi Hen: "..."

While that is indeed the case, you could at least put up a fight. This makes me feel like I'm not getting anything done, okay?

"In short, that's roughly the official explanation." Leaning back in his chair, looking somewhat languid, Shi Hen said in a nonchalant tone, "You can do whatever you want with other matters, but anything related to the Herrscher must be handled with priority."

"..."

For a moment, Otto's face stiffened.

He didn't care about other levels of Honkai calamity, and even among the Herrscher, he only cared about those related to the resurrection of Kallen.

But at this moment, [Welt White] undoubtedly asked for all the Herrscher without even asking.

"I... have no objection."

Taking a deep breath, Otto's smile returned.

No rush, no rush. The more the other party cares about the Herrscher, the more useful their bargaining chips will be.

Therefore, the situation remains under his control.

On the other side, Einstein's usually expressionless face also showed some seriousness.

Anti-Entropy's Moonlight Throne Project also involves Herrscher, and more than one at that.

Most importantly, the behavior of [Welt White] in collecting Herrscher is too similar to the Moonlight Throne Project.

The other party also wants to artificially create a Herrscher of Finality.

Lost in thought, Einstein lowered his head and uttered not a single word of rebuttal.

Since she was no match for her opponent in strength, she decided to lie low and bide her time. She wasn't like Tesla, who was quick to anger.

Shi Hen glanced at the crowd with their varied expressions and said calmly, "This matter is over, so let's end it here for today."

Without saying another word, Shi Hen transformed into a white streak of light and disappeared into the sky.

"Gentlemen, I shall take my leave now."

Nodding to the group, Yae Sakura also chose a different direction from [Welt White] and left.

In the blink of an eye, the World Serpent members had vanished, leaving only a frozen version of the Gray Serpent in its place.

As [Welt White] and Yae Sakura shrank and disappeared, Einstein couldn't help but take a deep look at Otto, who was still sitting in his chair, and said, "I didn't expect that the bishop who has ruled Schicksal for five hundred years would give in so quickly."

"No matter how fast we go, we can't compare to your Anti-Entropy. At least, we won't abandon our bishops."

Otto retorted with a laugh.

"Yes, you only abandon your own S-rank Valkyrie."

Einstein said expressionlessly.

"Dr. Einstein, I can't pretend I didn't hear what you just said!"

With a smile, Rita said, but a dangerous glint flashed in her eyes.

Her silence in the face of Welt White does not mean she can ignore the irony of Anti-Entropy.

"I'm just stating the facts of the past."

Without changing his expression, Einstein tapped his fingers a few times on the terminal, and several Titan Mech appeared in the void.

Even without the X-10 experiment, Anti-Entropy is not completely ignorant of quantum technology; pointing out quantum teleportation technology is just a matter of spending more time on it.

"Is Anti-Entropy planning to use these toys to fight against the S-rank Valkyrie?"

The maid's smile, with its corners curled up, exuded a deadly aura.

"I'm just here to get your attention."

He whispered, and Einstein and Cocolia's bodies turned into specks of light and slowly dissipated.

Quantum teleportation technology can be used for more than just transporting mechs.

"What a cunning mouse!"

Looking at the few mechs left behind, Rita's smile took on a dangerous edge.

"He's just an insignificant guy, let him go."

Otto waved his hand dismissively, appearing completely unconcerned.

"Bishop, are we really going to do as Bai says?"

She asked through Durandal teeth, a hint of resentment on her face.

"At least, we don't have a way to fight back against him right now, do we?"

Otto smiled and asked in return.

Upon hearing this, Durandal clenched her fists immediately, but after several seconds she slowly released them.

Just as the other party said, no one can stop [Welt White] now.

"Your Bishop Sir, should I call for warships to come and provide assistance?"

After a while, seeing that Otto still showed no intention of getting up from his chair, Rita asked respectfully.

"..."

Otto gave Rita a deep look, Otto slightly opened his hand and summoned a golden greatsword, thrusting it straight at the chair beneath him.

The next second, a violent burst of flames erupted.