Schicksal.
This ancient behemoth has existed since the 5th century AD.
Towering in the heart of Europe, it possesses the power to control the world.
In its early stages, the organization's structure relied on a religious framework.
Its leader is called the "Overseer," practicing a centralized form of management.
After centuries of development, the organization's religious overtones have significantly faded, but Schicksal's leader is still called the Overseer.
Today, Schicksal's absolute center of power is held by only one person!
The Overseer who has ruled Schicksal for five hundred years—Otto Apocalypse!
Every word he speaks could cause a massive uproar in the world, or a casual thought could result in millions of people being blessed or dying instantly; this was all quite normal.
"Rita, has our little spy completely lost her willingness to cooperate now?"
At this moment, inside a cathedral in Schicksal.
Otto sat on the papal throne, hidden in the darkness.
A thin ray of sunlight passed through the window, shining on the figure with golden hair and golden eyes, his long hair tied in a single ponytail draped over his left shoulder.
He wore an Overseer's uniform, primarily white with gold accents, with the Apocalypse family crest on his chest.
Rita's expression was calm as she replied softly, "As for Fu Hua, she has lost contact. You should already know the reason, shouldn't you?"
"Oh~ It seems she has broken our agreement. For even a Celestial to break her word... it's truly heartbreaking."
Otto said nonchalantly, reaching out his hand. A pure white pigeon flew to him, and he gently stroked its wings.
However, Rita suddenly noticed a cold aura, as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.
She knew Otto would not let the matter rest.
Before Fu Hua entered St. Freya Academy, the two had made a deal.
Otto had Fu Hua infiltrate the Far East Branch as a spy in exchange for helping the Guardian of Shenzhou, who had lost most of her power, protect Shenzhou.
Not long ago, after entering the Challenge Space and learning of the future where she would die at Otto's hands, Fu Hua naturally defected.
Moreover, Otto did not fulfill his promise in the future; Sky Dome City was occupied by World Serpent, ordinary people were nearly all killed, and Canghai City faced constant crises. He did not put his heart into protecting Shenzhou.
Regarding these matters, Rita knew Otto's thoughts; she understood this man very well.
He didn't dwell on the topic; to him, the Celestial was of little importance.
What was more important was the next matter.
"Tell me, are you absolutely certain, without any doubt, that there is a way to resurrect someone in that space?"
Otto spoke slowly, his voice suddenly heavy when he mentioned the word "resurrection."
Hearing this, Rita's heart couldn't help but sink.
Humans cannot return from the dead; this is a fundamental rule that has remained unchanged since ancient times.
But not long ago, when she saw a young girl from five hundred years ago appear alive before her eyes...
Rita's worldview was completely shattered.
But then she thought...
Even the future has appeared; what could a resurrected little girl represent?
"Indeed, I can 100% guarantee that the space possesses the ability to bring the dead back to life."
"One only needs to complete a special mission, but there is only one chance. If it fails, there will be no other possibility."
"Furthermore, besides the people related to the mission, only one person can enter."
Rita truthfully recounted the circumstances of the special challenge within the Challenge Space.
"Only one person can enter, and only one chance?"
Hearing this, Otto fell into silence. The sunlight entering through the stained-glass window crossed his profile, burying all the darkness.
The pigeon on his fingertip stopped moving, as if suffocated, standing stiffly in his palm.
Rita knew what Otto was thinking.
Was he considering the price?
No!
It wasn't the price!
For something like resurrection, Otto never thought about what the price would be.
He was thinking about the probability of success!
That was the only thing!
If he could gain an extra 1% chance, even if the price was the death of half of all humanity, he would do it gladly.
Although the young Otto was full of ideals and tried to reform the corrupt Schicksal, his temperament changed drastically after a series of events.
Five hundred years later, he is arrogant, opinionated, and cold-blooded, believing that those who cannot understand his plans are insignificant.
Because he is overly conceited, as long as he wants to achieve something, he will find every possible way to do it, regardless of other sacrifices in the process. Even if Schicksal collapses, as long as he achieves his goal, it doesn't matter.
To Otto, anyone in his plan is merely a tool to fulfill his wish.
If a tool becomes unusable or even threatens him, he will discard it without hesitation.
Because of this, while achieving his goals step by step, the gap between Otto and those around him grew wider, yet he remained indifferent.
Although many high-ranking Valkyries around Otto felt repulsed by him...
The lower-ranking Valkyries still revered Otto, and Schicksal remained stable because of it.
He disregarded the lives of others, believing that personal feelings would only cause humanity to stall on the path of fighting the Honkai.
Similarly, he disregarded his own life; because he could not die, he did not fear death. Therefore, he never cared about risks in experiments, often using the fate of all humanity as a wager.
"The plan must not fail, do you understand?"
Otto suddenly sighed, a smile appearing on his face that did not match his appearance.
The fragmented light gradually faded, and an endless darkness swept through with a cool breeze, enveloping the entire cathedral.
On the papal throne, an old soul suddenly received new life, as if fire had washed the leaden dust from his spirit.
It had been a long time since he had heard his heart beat like this.
Otto stood up and looked into the distance. His deep pupils seemed to pierce through the cage of time, crossing five hundred years to see that figure fighting bloodily in front of a Honkai Beast.
He had waited long enough.
He didn't want to wait anymore.
This opportunity must be completely grasped in his hands.
"But—the Far East Branch is not as simple as we imagined."
"Based on my previous observations of Yunduo's strength alone, she is an existence that completely surpasses an S-Rank Valkyrie. Even SS or SSS-Rank has no boundary to measure her."
"I don't think I've seen her use her full power."
"Whether it was the Judgement-level Honkai Beast Benares or the Mimic Herrscher, she defeated them with a single blow."
"If we are to defeat her, I'm afraid Schicksal will have to exhaust everything..."
"Why not cooperate? If you are willing to ask, she might agree," Rita said earnestly; she really didn't want to fight that monster.
Compared to a natural disaster, fighting Yunduo was even more terrifying.
"No, no, I don't trust any of them."
"Moreover, didn't you say they know what the future me has done?"
"There is no room for negotiation between us and the Far East Branch."
Otto said coldly.
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