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“I know the bishop has done many things to wrong you in the past, but we now know there are more important matters to address than past grievances.”
Otto? He nodded.
They were not displeased by Tesla's angry and rude behavior.
He continued gently.
"It's this chaotic time itself. To you, I am someone who is both familiar and unfamiliar."
"For me, it was only a moment before the battlefield, where the great battle had just ended, became very strange, and the people around me disappeared without a trace."
Dr. Tesla was taken aback.
"battlefield?"
"Yes, we just defeated the main force of the Destiny Headquarters in this town and annihilated their Bishop's Guard."
"Wait, wait, wait! You, Otto Apocalypse, led an army here and defeated the main force of Schicksal Headquarters? From what point in time did you arrive??"
Hear this.
The figure resembling Otto muttered to himself for a few seconds.
"That certainly seems to be the case, meaning our history is indeed quite similar?"
Nearby, Durandal confirmed the truth of Otto's words.
"In 1491, such a battle did indeed take place, where Otto, who was not yet the Bishop of Destiny, led the rebel army and defeated the main force of the Destiny headquarters here."
Theresa nodded as well.
"Although my grandfather was the rightful heir to the Bishop of Destiny, he lost all his power to his sister and nephew due to a series of unforeseen events."
"The reign of terror by these two men lasted for more than a decade—until my grandfather overthrew them with the support of the people."
With Theresa and Durandal's explanation.
There was a flurry of whispers in the chat group.
Otto, with the people's support... this sounds increasingly awkward...
Although in known history, Otto was the headquarters that overthrew the old Mandate of Heaven.
But at first glance, it's still a bit hard to make that connection.
Tesla is also outspoken.
"Excuse my frankness, but I've always found it hard to imagine how someone like him could gain the support of the people! He must have used some kind of deception!"
The man, who appeared to be Otto, was not displeased by Tesla's renewed sarcasm.
He paused for two seconds, his tone seemingly tinged with reminiscence.
"Indeed, rather than saying that I have great abilities, it's more accurate to say that everyone is willing to let me serve as a symbolic totem. People are united not because of me, but because of the myth of the saintess."
"The myth of the saintess? The saintess of destiny, are you referring to Kallen Kaslana?"
"Of course, apart from that, there is no other saint in the world as far as I know."
Otto's eyes lowered.
This gave everyone a sense of familiarity.
Perhaps it is only when talking about Kallen that these two Ottos, separated by five hundred years or even different worlds, would have such a similar sorrowful expression!
And this one thing—his unwavering devotion to Karen—seems like it will never change.
"Kallen...she died because of me. I couldn't bear this guilt, and all I wanted was to escape myself in the meaningless second half of my life."
"At that time, I dared not, was unwilling, and was unable to face a world without her."
“I fled to a small island that the Venetians used as a cemetery, where I opened a monastery in the name of a priest to take in special orphans.”
“I am, after all, a nobleman, so even in my impoverished days I can do what I want to do.”
"And the ordinary people under the rule of Heaven, even if they are utterly disappointed with life, can only endure the unbearable days day after day."
"Therefore, the belief in the saint began to spread among the people, who believed that Karen's death was an atonement for all those who had sinned in giving birth."
"They worshipped everything and everyone related to the saint, using this spiritual sustenance to fight against the dark rule of fate."
As Otto narrated.
Even the extraordinary individuals watching on the screen couldn't help but feel a little shaken and sigh.
No matter which world.
No matter when it is.
Karen is in Otto's heart.
They all seemed so holy and great.
So much so that, according to Otto...
People will only ever hear legends about the saintess!
[March 7th: As expected... this is the only similarity between him and the Otto we know.]
[March 7th: This is how it is when Karen is mentioned....]
[Silver Wolf: It really is... different worlds, but the same feelings for Kallen.]
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What was Otto's response?
Looking at Otto? That familiar, all-too-familiar look... that mindless adoration for Karen!
Tesla seemed to be in a state of shock!
"And then you cleverly used all of this to make them stepping stones for your succession to the bishopric?!"
"Why...why do you think this way?"
"Huh? Isn't it obvious from looking at your face that you'd do something like this?"
Tesla remained clenched in its fist.
He stared intently at the face that looked exactly like Otto's.
The past is still vivid in my mind.
"It's with this very face that you betrayed the inventor who created the Moon Throne, forced the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal to her death, and murdered the First Herrscher who fought for humanity!"
"With that face on your head! I don't know what kind of scheme you're plotting, blocking the successor of the First Herrscher and letting the Second Herrscher go! Causing countless innocent people to lose their lives!"
"Calm down, Dr. Tesla! The person you're accusing has no direct relation to the person in front of you."
Theresa stopped the agitated Tesla.
The latter, it seems, also vented his anger.
He regained his senses while catching his breath.
"Tsk... Indeed, you are you, and he is him."
"Just because he is an utterly shameless and despicable person doesn't mean you are."
“I shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but I do want you to know that in our understanding, the man named Otto Apocalypse has all sorts of labels, but the word ‘good man’ is not one of them.”
[Tesla: Wow... will my future self be this eloquent?!]
[March 7th: All emotions were released!]
Kiana: But... Otto seems so innocent...
[Honkai Impact 3rd - Himeko: Logically speaking, they are indeed not the same Otto.]
[Furina: To him, it was like being criticized for no reason, without him even knowing why!]
But to everyone's surprise...
The visuals are like this.
Otto? Hearing Tesla's angry accusations and unfounded denunciations.
Even though he knew that none of this actually had anything to do with him!
Even though he was clearly innocent.
Otto's face, however, showed no sign of life.
Instead, he pondered for a moment, then looked up and said with utmost solemnity.
"Thank you. Your words have helped me face myself squarely, future doctor."
"There is indeed a void deep within me that time cannot fill."
"The more I pursued the saint's light, the deeper this emptiness plunged my soul into the torment of darkness; it was indeed an incurable poison."
"I have conducted human experiments and killed those who admired me. As you say, I do indeed face the terrible risk of falling into boundless darkness."
"For me, being a loving person like a saint is just an ascetic practice, a precept, and a form of self-discipline."
"Gentlemen—if I am able to return to my own world after this extraordinary adventure, I will relinquish my first right of succession to the Bishop of Destiny."
"Haha, perhaps it's more accurate to say that only a destiny that can function independently without the bishop is closer to the saintess's ideal?"
moment!
Otto then gave a very solemn speech.
The chat group was completely silent!
Meanwhile, Theresa and the others on the other side all looked on with surprise and uncertainty!
He looked like he'd seen a ghost!
Is this humble and elegant nobleman before me really Otto?!
Knowing the terrible things he would do five hundred years later.
He warned himself in advance, even at the cost of giving up his right to inherit the Mandate of Heaven!
What a precious quality this is!
"Your spirit of self-reflection is admirable, Mr. Otto from another world."
Durandal said profoundly.
Theresa and Tesla nodded in agreement.
Otto from this parallel world, five hundred years ago...
And the hypocritical schemer they perceived...
It seems completely different!
Could it be that....
Has it been these five hundred years that have completely changed Otto?!
Such a gentle and easy-going person, with a kind heart, willing to fight for the people and overthrow the old Mandate of Heaven...
It will become the way they remember it...
Tesla: Is this... still Otto...?
[Tesla: Messy hair, did I go a little too far with what I just said...?]
[Einstein: Did Dr. Tesla ever feel guilt?]
Tesla: You...!
[Honkai Impact 3rd - Himeko: But, this Bishop Otto in front of me is really too... positive!!]
[March 7th: More than just positive... gentle, kind, humble and polite! Plus that touch of melancholy! Absolutely amazing!!]
Kiana: If Bishop Otto were like this now, the world would probably be a much better place, wouldn't it?!
[Frinina: But... what turned Otto into this?]