What?! You want me to be the Herrscher of the End?!

"Want to discuss cooperation?"

After a long while, when Otto turned his gaze back to them, Bai Mo got straight to the point.

“That’s right, it seems Miss Asura already knew about this.”

Otto was somewhat surprised that Kevin, as the lord, didn't speak first, and he began to value Bai Mo's identity even more.

If Bai Mo could hear this, she would definitely say, "Is it possible that Kevin doesn't care about the order of importance at all... or is he just too lazy to speak up?"

"Then let's stop being mysterious and just find a place."

In some ways, he was even more anxious than Otto, Bai Mo urged.

Then Kevin, who was standing next to him, nodded in agreement.

Mebius, however, particularly disliked these negotiations, so he returned to the aircraft first, while Eden chose to stay and accompany the two of them.

Otto didn't care too much about this, since he only needed Kevin to represent the World Serpent.

"plz follow me."

With the Void Treasury appearing in his hand, Otto immediately used it to create a completely isolated realm from the outside world, and then stepped inside first.

..............................

The location was exactly the same as where the two negotiated in the original story. The moment Bai Mo entered this area, he thoughtfully set up several seats for the group.

They then took their seats, and the formal negotiations began.

"Long live the world snake."

Suddenly, Otto uttered these words, drawing the attention of everyone present except Bai Mo.

Durandal, in particular, made no attempt to hide the disdain in her eyes.

Our own bishop is having another episode.

"Your Excellency, the Bishop, long live the Mandate of Heaven."

Just as Otto finished speaking, Bai Mo followed up with those words, as if he had been waiting for them all along.

After all, how could she easily miss such a historic moment? Besides, it was one of the most important turning points in the original story!

"...Haha, just kidding. I was trying to create a more relaxed atmosphere for our conversation with a friendly opening, so Miss Asura, you don't need to do that."

Otto was also somewhat surprised that someone would cooperate with him so readily, and for some reason, he felt that Bai Mo's address of "Your Excellency, Bishop" sounded particularly... pleasant? Familiar? As if he had heard it somewhere before.

Chapter 324 Beacon

Otto would naturally find it familiar and pleasing to the ear, since Bai Mo was no longer deliberately changing his voice when he spoke, but instead chose to use his original voice.

After all, once the cooperation is finalized, she won't have to wear the mask anymore, and she can explain things to Durandal and show her the current living conditions of the Snow Lotus Squad.

In short, once the misunderstanding is cleared up, I will be able to return to my normal life!

.....................

In this cage of emptiness, in this miniature garden, several people sat facing each other.

The atmosphere was indeed more harmonious than before, but they stopped there, both Bai Mo and Otto knowing that they were about to discuss serious matters.

Because both of them had their own plans in mind.

Otto, in particular, is able to sit here and negotiate with the World Serpent. This is the most important and crucial step on his long-planned path to revive Kallen, a step in which he cannot afford to make a mistake.

No matter the cost, he must obtain the "Beacon" of the Second Divine Key on this journey.

He was determined to win!

"Getting back to the point, welcome, leader of the World Serpent. I knew that one day I would meet you."

Otto then shifted his gaze from Bai Mo to Kevin beside her, since Kevin was the real target.

"I know your name, I understand who you are, and I admire your deeds."

"You are the ancestor of the Kaslana bloodline, the hero who led the pre-civilization humanity in the struggle to the end, but at the same time, you are also the sovereign of the World Serpent, and the Stigmata... Sorry, it seems you have already abandoned this plan."

His words were exceptionally serious, representing his highest respect for a warrior fighting against the Honkai.

"Here, on behalf of all humanity, I express my gratitude to you."

In this last sentence, Otto put himself in the role of the Archbishop of Destiny.

Although he didn't care whether the Stigmata Project was implemented or not, there was no doubt that if the Stigmata Project were implemented, it would be a catastrophic disaster for humanity.

So, after much persuasion, he had been trying to revive Kallen while protecting the world for over five hundred years, so naturally he had the right to say that.

"No need for that, you should thank someone other than me."

Kevin's face remained cold and indifferent. After finishing his sentence, he glanced at Bai Mo's position out of the corner of his eye.

After all, if it weren't for Bai Mo, the End, being present and this variable existing in later civilizations, he would still have firmly upheld Mei's entrustment and carried out the Sacred Mark Project without hesitation.

Kevin's little gesture was noticed by everyone present.

Besides, isn't this clearly telling everyone that this was Bai Mo's achievement?

Otto, in particular, had a look of curiosity on his face.

And then there's Eden. Although she knows that Bai Mo changed Kevin's mind about implementing the Stigmata Project, she has no idea what the two of them discussed about it.

Recalling their conversation back in World Serpent, and the secret Kevin promised to keep, Eden couldn't help but feel curious.

Moreover, she had a gut feeling that she could get that answer today.

"Oh, so it seems this was all thanks to Miss Asura?"

"You don't need to flatter me like that. After all, I was just doing what I was supposed to do."

Bai Mo simply smiled and nodded, then changed the subject, saying, "Moreover, instead of all that, shouldn't Otto be asking us about the beacon of the Second Divine Key?"

"..."

As Bai Mo uttered these words, a solemn expression returned to Otto's face.

Has he been seen through again? Just like last time at headquarters, this Herrscher named Asuraki also saw through his plan to revive Kallen in one sentence.

The feeling that he had no secrets from the other person and that they could see right through his soul made Otto extremely uncomfortable.

Otto looked Bai Mo up and down, and this made him feel a little nostalgic. In the past five hundred years, the person in front of him was the first person he could not figure out or understand.

Of course, he had investigated this matter privately, but no matter how much intelligence he gathered, there was no information in the world about the person in front of him.

Perhaps the name [Asura] and the appearance of the person before me are nothing but illusions.

Moreover, the fact that a Herrscher could maintain good relations with a group of warriors from a previous civilization fighting against the Honkai, and even change the will of this person named Kevin Kaslana to carry out the Stigmata Project, proves the importance of the person in front of us from any perspective.

Perhaps it was curiosity, but at that moment he felt an urge to find out the identity of the person in front of him.

Of course, he quickly suppressed this impulse.

After all, it's more important to talk about business first.

"What? You... you're not planning to take the beacon anymore?"

Seeing that Otto hadn't spoken for so long, Bai Mo said in a teasing tone.

Bai Mo tried his best to appear unexpected, and it has to be said that his acting skills are getting better and better, although of course he can't compare to an old fox like Otto.

"No, no, I was just curious about how you know so much, Miss Asura."

"I know everything."

Here, Bai Mo, without batting an eye, shamelessly quoted a famous saying by an old lynx.

It has to be said that this feeling is quite enjoyable, especially in front of Otto. It would be even better if she could tell some riddles, but the current situation does not allow her to do so.

Otto simply smiled politely at this.

"You want to reach the Tree of Imaginary Numbers."

At this moment, Kevin, who had been silent all along, spoke up, since the coordinates of the second Divine Key were now in his hands.

“That’s right! Observation is not the true purpose of the Key of Eternity. It was created to reproduce the power of the Herrscher of the Void and to create a gateway to the Imaginary Tree.”

"Beyond the door lies an eternal moment, the origin of the end, the birthplace of all truth and law... the destination I must reach."

After saying that, Otto gave Bai Mo a deep look.

"Do you know the consequences of what you did?"

Getting down to business, Bai Mo put away his playful mood and asked seriously.

“I know, and you know, we all know it in our hearts. That’s why, Miss Asura, you should understand me... understand my long-cherished wish of the past five hundred years.”

"I'm willing to give anything for this, all I need is the beacon in your hands."

Chapter 325 A Long-cherished Wish

"A long-cherished wish?"

When Otto said this, everyone present except Bai Mo was stunned.

Durandal, in particular, had no idea what her bishop was talking about, but she didn't dare to ask.

However, when she saw the serious expression on Otto's face when he said those words, she knew how important those two words, "long-cherished wish," were when they came out of Otto's mouth.

Because before this, she had never heard Otto mention this matter. Now, as this man said these two words, she actually sensed a long-lost sense of relaxation or relief in Otto.

After all, "long-cherished wish" carries a very heavy meaning.

Otto wasn't surprised by Durandal's appearance; after all, of all of Destiny, only Amber knew about his plan.

Yes, the man named Otto Apocalypse died five hundred years ago along with the saintess named Karen. And the man named Otto Apocalypse now is nothing more than a puppet who dares to challenge the entire world and deceive people for his own selfish desires, all to achieve his own goals.

He has always been very clear about his own position.

"He wanted to use the power of the Imaginary Tree to create a world where Kallen was still alive, which was to indirectly resurrect his beloved, Kallen Kaslana."

Bai Mo summarized the tasks of Otto's plan in the most concise way, giving everyone present an answer.

"That's right. So, if I want to achieve my goal, I can only obtain the beacon of the second Divine Key first."

Otto agreed, and then reiterated his purpose.