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Within the pure white space,
Kallen had been watching Otto's actions all along.
When A-310 appeared,
her expression wavered in a daze.
A clone created using her genes?!
Then in a sense…
wasn't that her descendant?
Kallen had never imagined that—
after sacrificing herself like that—
she would still have a continuation of her bloodline?!
For some reason,
as she looked at Theresa's adorable face,
and that kindness in her nature that mirrored her own,
Kallen couldn't help but feel a deep sense of affection and protectiveness.
Fortunately,
although Otto appeared cold and merciless on the surface,
he was ultimately moved by A-310.
Watching Otto take Theresa in as his granddaughter,
Kallen finally let out a relieved sigh.
At the very least…
this way, Otto could receive some companionship and warmth.
He had been lonely for five hundred years.
Obsessed for five hundred years.
For a human being,
that was more than enough time to drive one mad.
But… at least now,
the continuation of her bloodline could give Otto the emotional support he needed most.
"Don't worry. Grandpa will protect you too."
After saying that,
Otto cut off the communication.
And the indulgence hidden in those final words
truly dispelled many people's worries.
Otto…
seemed to have genuinely poured his emotions into Theresa!
This adopted granddaughter
had truly, truly softened Otto's heart!
But what came next—
the classified files Otto recorded—
left everyone utterly dumbfounded!
[Confidential Record A3-20]
[Today was Theresa's first day fighting Honkai beasts]
[Fortunately, the one requesting "punishment" was merely a Tank-class Honkai beast]
[I personally double-checked all of her equipment]
[I also made sure to include her favorite bitter melon juice in her rations]
[Her nun's dress skirt has been properly washed as well]
[Tsk…]
[Have I been spoiling Theresa too much lately?]
[—Otto, 1973.12.23]
Instantly!
The moment this confidential record was revealed—
the entire chat group exploded!
This was practically a textbook example of a father who couldn't stop worrying about his child going off to school—
staying up all night preparing everything!
School supplies—checked.
Lunchbox and bitter melon juice—prepared.
Even Theresa's skirt for the next day—washed spotless!
Th-this… was Otto?!
Are you kidding me?!
For a moment,
everyone in the group was utterly stunned.
And under this description,
a bizarre image involuntarily appeared in everyone's mind—
the elegant, noble Archbishop Otto,
wearing an apron,
holding a spatula transformed from Void Archives,
preparing a loving bento for Theresa's next mission.
That scene!
The level of absurdity was off the charts!!
[Hu Tao: Wait… I-I'm not seeing things, right?? This is Otto?!]
[March 7th: Pfft—cough cough—checking equipment… preparing food and her favorite bitter melon juice… Is this really Otto??]
[Silver Wolf: Could his soul have been swapped with something else?!]
[Shenhe: Mm! I think it might be Void Archives!]
[Honkai · Himeko: The worst part is!! He even washed Theresa's clothes???]
[Tesla: Hahahahaha! Otto actually has such a nagging-mom side?!]
[Hanabi: Tsk tsk, even someone like Otto can't escape being bound by family ties~]
[Furina: He must truly see Theresa as his real granddaughter…]
[Herta: A-310's display of humanity gave Otto too many surprises. Her strength, her gentleness, and her resistance to injustice all made him feel Kallen's presence.]
[Kafka: I think Otto has already completely accepted Theresa as family—not just because of Kallen.]
[Theresa: Ahem]
[Rita: Indeed. After St. Freya Academy was established, the Archbishop always showed great concern for Lady Theresa's well-being.]
As for all of this—
Theresa herself felt as though the softest part of her heart had been gently poked.
A faint soreness welled up at the tip of her nose.
These classified records…
if not for this accidental exposure,
she would never have had a chance to see them.
And she never would have imagined—
that Grandpa's indulgence and concern for her went this far!
Before her first real battle,
Grandpa had meticulously prepared everything for her…
Carefully inspecting her equipment to ensure absolute safety.
Washing her nun's outfit clean.
Even considering that she should be able to drink her favorite bitter melon juice during the mission!
Everything… felt so natural.
And she… had just as naturally enjoyed Grandpa's love.
Thinking of this,
Theresa bit her lip lightly,
the guilt she felt toward Otto growing deeper.
On screen,
Theresa, who was out on a mission, suddenly received unexpected news!
An emergency broke out!
"This is Kira of Far East Branch Squad One. We've located the target—[Pavarti]!"
"Wait! The target's Honkai energy index is rising! This level—?!"
Suddenly,
Kira cried out in shock.
The communication was cut off!
"Ms. Kira?! Ms. Kira! The signal was cut—what's going on?!"
Theresa hurriedly called out,
fearful that something had happened to her teammates.
Otto's voice quickly followed.
"Theresa, abort the mission. Prepare to move to the evacuation point."
"Huh? Grandpa, why?!"
"Based on the data sent back by the Valkyries who engaged [Pavarti], its energy level is Emperor-class. It seems the intelligence unit's initial data was incorrect."
"Emperor-class?! But Ms. Kira's squad has already engaged [Pavarti]!"
Upon hearing "Emperor-class Honkai beast,"
the first thing Theresa thought of—
was not her own safety.
It was her concern for Kira and the others!
Though they were strangers, cooperating for the first time,
Theresa was unwilling to abandon even a single life—
let alone her comrades!
"Kira's Far East Branch Squad One consists of one A-rank Valkyrie and five B-rank Valkyries. Fighting [Pavarti] is nothing but throwing eggs at a rock. They'll collapse very soon."
"H-how could that be?!"
"Theresa, facing an Emperor-class Honkai beast is still far too dangerous for you. Retreat."
Otto calmly analyzed the situation.
But his next words made everyone's hearts jolt.
"Don't worry. Ten minutes from now, I'll order an N2 missile strike to eliminate [Pavarti]."
"B-but what about the Valkyries fighting [Pavarti]?!"
"This is the most efficient method. And Valkyries… since they chose to become Valkyries, they must already be prepared to sacrifice themselves."
"No. No! I'm going to save them—right now!"
"Wait! Theresa!"
Theresa decisively cut off the communication.
She rushed straight toward Pavarti's coordinates!
Leaving behind only Otto's anxious shout.
"Y-you're Theresa?! Don't come any closer! [Pavarti] is far too dangerous!"
Kira noticed Theresa approaching and immediately warned her through internal comms.
"While my squad can still hold it back, retreat now! The missile launch is imminent—you don't need to throw your life away here!"
"No! I won't let anyone die in front of me!"
Theresa's resolve was absolute.
Even knowing the danger she faced, her determination did not waver.
"Every time I close my eyes, I hear a voice making a promise with me—
telling me to protect everyone!
Now, let me fulfill that promise!"
With that,
Theresa didn't give Kira time to respond—
she cut off the call!
And to everyone's astonishment—
she rushed headlong toward Pavarti's location, into the fiercest battlefield!
She knew this clearly!
As long as she was there—
Grandpa would never launch the missile!
Those Valkyries wouldn't be forced to sacrifice themselves!
She didn't want to see anyone die!!
In the next instant!
The massive Emperor-class Honkai beast Pavarti appeared before everyone!
Alongside it was Kira's squad, desperately fighting and stalling it!
The stark contrast made everyone's hearts tighten!
Yet upon seeing this,
Theresa hesitated not even for a second.
She removed the Oath of Judah—
and charged into the battlefield!
[Honkai · Himeko: Theresa!! Be careful!!]
[Raiden Mei: That's an Emperor-class Honkai beast!]
[Ningguang: Refusing to let anyone die in front of her… Theresa truly is kind-hearted…]
[Hu Tao: She's just like the Saint…]
[Hanabi: Hahaha, it's rare to see Otto this flustered.]
[Fu Hua: Hearing a voice when she closes her eyes… could it really be Kallen's spiritual inheritance?!]
[March 7th: People like Theresa and Kallen are the ones truly fit to lead—protecting all life with sincerity!]
[Jingliu: Theresa may be suited to become the strongest Valkyrie, but she is absolutely unsuited to lead Schicksal.]
[Jingliu: To stand against Honkai, only a ruthless leader like Otto—one willing to do whatever it takes—is truly suitable.]
[Kafka: Indeed~ Coldness and cruelty are what benefit Schicksal the most.]
Soon—
to everyone's astonishment—
with Theresa's help,
Kira's squad actually managed to defeat Pavarti!
With only one A-rank and several B-rank Valkyries!
And Theresa herself displayed terrifying combat talent and potential!
Though she was only a B-rank Valkyrie at the time,
she clearly unleashed power comparable to an S-rank!
Although Theresa's reckless action caused Otto immense worry,
when he saw her lowering her head to apologize,
he simply couldn't bring himself to scold her too harshly.
And because of this incident,
Otto's views gradually began to change.
Originally, in Otto's eyes,
all Valkyries were nothing more than strategic pieces—consumables.
Since ascending as Archbishop five hundred years ago,
many nobles had harbored resentment toward him for seizing power through uprising.
After his final student, Otto·Willa, passed away,
he never cultivated students again—
and felt no attachment to Valkyries who had nothing to do with him.
But…
once Theresa officially became a Valkyrie,
Otto was forced to re-evaluate the Valkyrie system itself—
and began implementing reforms.
He even tried, once more, to personally nurture students.
Such as Ragna.
And then—
Cecilia Schariac.
It was also at this time
that the extraordinarily talented Cecilia and Theresa became the best of friends.
And now—
the plot had reached a point all viewers knew well.
Cecilia—
underwent bloodline purification under Otto.
This Valkyrie, who had lived in Schicksal for over a decade with almost no exposure to the outside world,
met Siegfried Kaslana, who had run away from home, during a mission.
What followed…
[1991: Siegfried Kaslana leaves home in search of freedom and meets Cecilia Schariac. Otto recalls Cecilia.]
[1993: After Siegfried passes Otto's tests, he reunites with Cecilia. Otto's true goal is to combine the Kaslana and Schariac bloodlines to create a "Herrscher Killer."]
[1998: Kiana Kaslana is born.]
Before the screen,
Kiana turned her head slightly, unwilling to watch again.
Beside her, Mei gently stroked Kiana's hair in comfort.
[2000: The Second Honkai Eruption]
[During the incident, Cecilia moves to suppress Sirin, who has become the Herrscher of the Void. Under Otto's deliberate scheme, Cecilia dies, Siegfried is gravely injured, Theresa loses part of her memories due to the pseudo Feather of Taixuan. Fu Hua loses her memories after using the Taixu Sword God. Cheng Lixue dies.]
And it was precisely this development—
that made all viewers' hearts pound once more!
The same familiar tragedy.
The Second Honkai War.
But—
it turned out that on that very day,
while Fu Hua used Feather of Taixuan to restrain Sirin—
inside Sirin's consciousness space,
Otto had obtained something!
[Within Sirin's Consciousness]
"Sirin, you're back~"
"Hurry and wash your hands—tonight we're having…"
"Sirin~ come here!"
"Hurry and try on this dress!"
"Sirin~ wait for me!"
Fragments of Sirin's childhood memories appeared one after another.
Sirin's mother was simply dressed, yet incredibly gentle.
But that warm, happy life did not last long.
The scene shifted.
Sirin's mother lay gravely ill in bed.
"Sirin… don't be sad. Promise Mommy… take good care of yourself… live well…"
"I love you… Sirin…"
Within the consciousness space,
as Otto browsed Sirin's memories, the corners of his lips lifted slightly.
"Heh… found it. This is the one."
"Feather of Taixuan—help me embellish this memory."
In an instant,
that cold, triumphant smile made everyone's hearts tighten!
Could it be—
that Otto hadn't returned empty-handed from Sirin's consciousness that day?!
But instead… obtained something crucial!
Perhaps even—
a method to revive Kallen?!
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