"Although I'm not good at combat, I am a psychic MANTIS."
When the others heard Su's words, they were a bit baffled.
But as a transmigrator who also possessed psychic abilities and had a general idea of Su's background, Leo Ash understood the moment Su finished speaking.
As a psychic MANTIS, given the right conditions, Su could even hypnotize a powerful Honkai Energy warrior with the explosive strength of someone like Bianka.
So, knowing the specific coordinates, all he had to do was fly to where Otto had planted his backup forces, spread his psychic power to find Otto's standby subordinates, and those originally loyal to Otto would be instantly hypnotized by Su, viewing him as the one they must serve.
Although Otto still held the launch authority for many weapons, compared to the troubled state Leo Ash was in a few days ago, the current situation was so good he could barely stop himself from bursting out in laughter on the spot.
"Also, I will not be participating in this battle."
After saying something that made him a little uncomfortable, Welt looked at the Star of Eden floating beside him and addressed the group.
"Although Jizō Mitama naturally counters Otto's Soulium Body and can also disable the weapon launch systems in his computers, we can't guarantee we can neutralize his trump card for mutual destruction before he goes completely insane."
"Many years ago, the first Herrscher of Reason, Welt Joyce, who gave me the Core, was forced to his death by Otto's despicable schemes."
As he recalled the events of that year, an uncontrollable rage finally appeared on Welt's face.
"The Honkai Fission Missile. According to my comrades, this weapon, designed to be used against Herrschers, is incredibly expensive to produce."
"With Schicksal's financial resources at the time, they couldn't even build a second one after ten years."
"However, after his conspiracy was exposed and he lost to Joyce, he actually used this weapon, which was meant to fight the Honkai, and fired it at the city where Joyce and I were at the time."
"Joyce didn't have to die, but to protect everyone, he burned away his life, using the power of the Star of Eden to shield us all."
"And now, considering Otto has done this before, I must remain in The Ark, ready to use the Quantum Teleportation System at any moment to prevent Otto from flipping the table in desperation with the same method again."
After hearing Welt's words, everyone except for the two in the know, Leo Ash and Su, was completely shocked.
Durandal knew Otto wasn't a good person, but Bronya hadn't included her in their private info sessions, so many things for her were still in the speculative stage.
Under these circumstances, hearing that Otto had long ago used a weapon meant for fighting the Honkai to try and slaughter an entire city...
Well, Otto using a Honkai Fission Missile to massacre innocent civilians was the means, not his desired end.
But even if it was just the means, he had still intended to kill all those people.
For a Kaslana filled with a sense of justice, Otto's actions were clearly something she could not accept.
And the thought that she had been working for such a person all this time for the so-called 'greater good' was so sickening that if it weren't for Durandal's strong will, she would have thrown up on the spot.
As for Kiana, Mei, and Yuna, they couldn't even be bothered to curse him anymore.
All three of them had deep-seated feuds with Otto. Now that they knew he was prepared to directly massacre civilians, all they wanted was to take a Jizō Mitama and end him.
As for Leo Ash, his heart had become remarkably calm after he settled down.
His two god-tier teammates, Welt and Su, had already prepared all the logistical work for him.
Now, Leo Ash didn't have to worry about finding Otto, didn't have to worry about Otto's hidden assets around the world, and certainly didn't have to worry about any weapons Otto might launch.
For Welt, who had the Quantum Teleportation System, with sufficient power, he could rely on Anti-Entropy's advantages in electronic warfare to detect where Otto was preparing to launch weapons and use the Star of Eden to take care of those troublesome weapons in advance.
Joyce was forced to his death back then because he was already severely injured.
While the current Welt was far from being as strong as Joyce was back then, under good conditions, stopping one or two Honkai Fission Missiles...
That was still asking too much of him.
At this point, with the final battle against Otto upon them, there was no need to keep his trump cards hidden.
If he didn't use them now, they would be meaningless.
Taking out most of the Full Rejuvenation Potion [Single Drop Edition] he had prepared from his storage space, Leo Ash mobilized the power within his body and distributed the potions to everyone.
Welt, who might not even need to fight, actually received the most.
"This is..."
"It doesn't matter what they're called. Just take them and keep them safe."
He then took out the God-Slaying Spears he had crafted while squatting in the World Bubble and handed them to the group as well.
"The purple potion, after drinking it, can heal all your wounds and restore your body's energy to its peak."
"And this enhanced HSN serum, once injected, will help you instantly suppress the erosion from the Honkai—of course, you'll have no combat strength left afterward, so don't use it unless you absolutely have to."
Looking at the potion he had taken before, Welt's expression became incredibly complicated.
"Mr. Ash, I've actually prepared myself mentally to a certain extent."
"I'm tougher than you all think. You should save something so precious for the others."
"Pointless refusals are a waste of time. I think you need it most, and that's that."
Having put away all his equipment, Leo Ash revealed a very rare smile.
Although he was smiling, everyone could feel an incredibly dense killing intent emanating from him.
"Everything is ready now. The equipment is prepared, we have the coordinates, and Mr. Su has already dismantled some of the bombs."
"Since things have come to this, it would be wrong not to fight a beautiful battle and save everyone who might get blown up by Otto, wouldn't it?"
These words seemed perfectly normal to everyone else.
But to the few girls who knew Leo Ash well, a shadow of gloom simultaneously appeared in their hearts.
In their eyes, after the Honkai had taken his parents, although he became an Avenger, his kind nature had not changed much.
If anything, because he couldn't save his parents back then, he became pathologically obsessed with achieving a 'zero-casualty' outcome—a result that was almost impossible—while seeking revenge against the Honkai.
Even Mei, who was once the most naive among them, knew very well after everything she had been through that the battle against the Honkai was incredibly cruel.
In such brutal battles, heavy casualties were the norm.
Although the Leo Ash before them was stronger than he used to be, they also felt that his psychological issues had become significantly worse.
This was no longer a problem a psychiatrist could solve.
As his lover/companions, all they could do now was probably to stay by his side and help him fulfill his wish.
"However, before the battle begins, I think there's one thing that must be done."
Kiana, who had forced herself to muster her courage, looked directly at Su and spoke slowly.
"Mr. Su, as the Herrscher of the Void, I already have the ability to teleport freely."
"The Thousand Worlds is wasted in my hands. Please allow me to return control of it to you."
"Very well."
With a slight nod, Su and Kiana were instantly teleported by Kiana to the location of the Key of the Void.
Those who remained watched the two disappear and simultaneously turned to look at Leo Ash, the linchpin of this entire plan.
"Leo Ash, when do we make our move?"
"After Kiana gets back, I need to contact my Master..."
"There's no need."
With a flash of light, Fu Hua and Wendy appeared in The Ark via the Quantum Teleportation System.
Looking at the disciple with whom she had 'connected', Fu Hua suppressed her emotions and spoke to the people around Leo Ash.
"Everyone, it's been a long time."
"Class Rep, you..."
Looking at the transcendent Fu Hua, Mei and Yuna were completely unable to associate the woman before them with the glasses-wearing Valkyrie of the past.
If the Fu Hua who went shopping with Leo Ash back then gave them the impression of a fresh and beautiful young girl, then the current Fu Hua gave them a sense of etherealness mixed with a touch of celestial grace.
This feeling even made them subconsciously feel as if they were being overshadowed by her.
"Mm, Miss Fu Hua..."
Looking at the woman before him, Welt handed two Jizō Mitama blades to Fu Hua and Wendy.
"Miss Fu Hua, you should know how to use this."
"Jizō Mitama..."
Looking at the tachi, Fu Hua said with a hint of emotion.
"I never thought this would actually be completed."
If Dr. Mei knew about this, she would surely be happy.
"Eh, Master, what is this sword?"
Just by holding the scabbard without touching the hilt, Wendy felt an uncomfortable sensation coming from the blade.
"Mm, this is a powerful weapon against Otto's Soulium Body."
"That's great!"
Upon hearing this, Wendy, whose heart was filled with resentment for Otto, immediately said with great joy.
"So what now? Are we going to go make trouble for Otto?"
Listening to the girl's cheerful tone, Leo Ash could only say helplessly.
"Wendy, calm down for a moment."
"I know you're eager, but while there's not much else to praise about Otto, he's full of dirty tricks."
"If you go up against him with such an impetuous mindset, and something happens, we might not be able to save you in time."
"Eh, you can't?"
Hearing Leo Ash's words, Wendy suddenly looked at him with a pitiful expression.
"When that time comes, can't you really save me again, Senior Brother, just like before?"
[Wow, what an impressive power, Host.]
Cut it out. What are you popping up for at a time like this?
[Nothing, just thought you're basically a Honkai Incubus—it feels like every one of these little girls sees you and their minds run wild with a thousand-word essay about how much they feel for you, or they just can't bring themselves to walk away.]
If I could, I'd rather they didn't overthink things.
With almost all the combat power assembled, Welt remembered there was one more person he hadn't summoned.
Thinking of that comrade, a sense of helplessness suddenly washed over him.
Siegfried, in the end, we still couldn't find a trace of him in time.
Sigh, if only he were here at a time like this...
"Ah, it's so crowded here today."
Sigh, am I missing Siegfried so much that I'm starting to hear things?
At the scene, Leo Ash, Yuna, and Mei, who had all met Siegfried before, immediately looked towards a certain spot in complete surprise upon hearing his voice.
And in that spot, Siegfried, who had returned to the Anti-Entropy headquarters using the Quantum Teleportation System, first greeted his old friend Welt.
"Yo, Welt, I've crawled back from the depths of hell."
"By the way, why do you look like you've seen a ghost? I didn't look like I was dead at all back then."
"No, wait, you..."
Looking at Siegfried, who was indeed himself, Welt said with a dazed expression.
"Siegfried, weren't you captured by Kevin?"
"Oh, about that..."
Hearing Welt's question, Siegfried scratched the back of his head and continued.
"Ancestor Kevin did capture me for a while, but just this morning, he suddenly let me out of the Stigmata Space."
"According to him, he knows you're about to fight Otto, and his plan needs some adjustments, so he doesn't need me anymore and just tossed me back."
"Also, by the way, Ancestor Kevin asked me to pass on a message to everyone..."
After clearing his throat twice, Siegfried looked at Leo Ash's strange expression and said with a complicated look on his face.
"The Ancestor said that he will participate in the final battle against Otto this time. Before Otto is dealt with, the World Serpent will have a temporary truce with Schicksal and Anti-Entropy."
"When the time comes, everyone, especially you, Leo, please hold back a little. If we really have to fight—it can wait until after Otto is taken care of."
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