Honkai Impact, starting by entering Kallen's body

He lived on, hoping that one day the saintess would return to the mortal world and smile at him once more.

He fantasized about that day coming.

For this reason, for five hundred years, Otto has meticulously studied technology and the relationship between civilization and decay in order to transform this imperfect world.

And at the optimal point, improve human technology so that most ordinary people can live and work in peace and contentment, free and carefree.

Because advanced productivity brought about a significant improvement in material wealth, and after controlling all the wealthy and powerful in Europe through special means, the next thing in their minds was...

It won't affect their daily lives; the only thing that will stop them is if they try to do something corrupt.

This sparked a massive, top-down reform movement across Europe.

Unlike in the past in Europe, where a minority of people monopolized most of the resources and the means to advance their social class and acquire resources, leaving the poor to remain poor forever.

Otto went to such lengths just to wait for Kallen to awaken.

Seeing how she sacrificed her life to make the world a better place, and how she can smile happily, I exclaimed:

"Long time no see, my great inventor! Wow! Schicksal has actually become like this, huh? Everyone can eat meat now and live a carefree life without worrying about Honkai invasion? You're amazing!"

At that moment, Kallen with golden eyes walked up to him, clutched her stomach, puffed out her cheeks, and asked:

"Long time no see, little Otto. Is your midnight snack ready? I've been starving for ages, I need a good meal! I'm starving, let's eat!"

Only then did Otto kneel before Cecilia to repent for the reason.

When Karen returns to the world, Otto wants to return to his childhood self.

Only in this way could he continue to follow behind the saintess, chasing her bright and dazzling light.

Therefore, he needs to fully understand the situation and maintain a state where he can sever all ties with the present at any time.

His life was filled with many mistakes, making it difficult to evaluate him. He also had many merits, making it hard to compare his achievements and sins from a single perspective.

At least he was personally transforming the world into his ideal form. Rationally, he should have known that an absolute ideal utopia was impossible, but Otto was still willing to try.

There are two kinds of the highest form of human romance: one is the courage to forge ahead in the face of the unknown, and the other is the courage to forge ahead in the face of known tragedies.

“Cecilia? Cecilia?” Theresa’s call pulled Cecilia back to reality from her contemplative world.

Cecilia said apologetically, "Sorry, I was thinking about some random memories."

"So what? That bastard knelt down and begged you for it?" Tesla's face clearly showed his displeasure.

Cecilia paused, her smile still gentle: "Isn't the answer obvious? We've all been avoiding it, narrowly focusing on a certain point, limiting our vision to a small area."

"But no one can make an overall evaluation from a certain perspective. When we broaden our vision to see the whole picture, we find that things are always contradictory."

"Contradiction, the answer."

“An interesting answer, Cecilia. I suddenly thought of you more than ten years ago. Back then, you didn’t speak so formally.” Ai-in gazed calmly at Cecilia.

The so-called strongest S-class Valkyrie, who should have stood by their side, doesn't seem to be entirely considered a companion.

No matter how good her relationship with Theresa is, it doesn't change the fact that Cecilia is now speaking for Otto.

“Cecilia, have you changed a lot? Are you influenced by Grandpa? You seem more composed now.” Theresa nervously clutched her dress, unsure whether Cecilia’s changes were for better or worse.

If Cecilia were no longer that person, no longer the same, and even no longer on the opposite side.

Is it possible to get back together with her and become best friends?

Cecilia keenly sensed that the atmosphere was somewhat aggressive, and both Theresa and Dr. Anti-Entropy were waiting for her to make a statement.

Even if he surrenders after saying these words, he might not be trusted.

I'm really a little sad.

Perhaps if I had died in Siberia, Theresa would have remembered me forever? And kept me in the deepest part of her heart?

Well, thinking about it any further will only lead to a sad answer.

Indeed, people change, but things remain the same.

Cecilia longed for Otto's unwavering love and his cautious affection.

In contrast to Theresa and Ain now, Tesla is anxious and even wary of the very person who once saved their lives.

A sense of alienation welled up in Cecilia's heart.

“Don’t you think it’s good? Theresa, I think your grandfather is quite gentle. You should know that he is never stingy with people. Even if you betrayed Destiny, he didn’t pursue it too much. In fact, as long as you give in, he would rather sacrifice some of his own interests to help you out of your predicament.”

"Enough! As expected, you're on that bastard Otto's side. Cecilia, please leave. You're not welcome here!" Tesla exploded. The atmosphere was clearly frozen, but Cecilia was speaking up for Otto. Wasn't she obviously trying to pull Theresa back to Schicksal?

“Dr. Tesla, there’s no need to be so nervous. I’m just speaking from my perspective, simply sharing some heartfelt thoughts with my friend. I’m not speaking from the perspective of destiny that you might imagine,” Cecilia explained calmly, her face showing neither anger nor joy.

Cecilia looked at this person as if she were a complete stranger, someone who had taken pity on her and saved her life during the Great Collapse in Siberia.

Not repaying kindness with enmity?

"Heh, you have the nerve to say that? Otto, that bastard, has done so many things that he doesn't care about human life, do you really think he's righteous and hasn't done anything wrong?"

“I am not denying that he was wrong. Dr. Tesla, and even Otto, can openly admit that they were wrong, but so what?”

"Make him pay the price!"

"Dr. Tesla, you're being too subjective. Calm down. There's no point in talking to him now. Everyone knows that unless he does it willingly, no one can make him pay a heavy price. The world isn't black and white. If there were consequences for wrongdoing, then there would be no bad people in the world."

"Nonsense! You're just spouting nonsense! I think you were sent by Otto specifically to annoy us. Do you think I, Otto, would let you go free? You'll probably have to think of your excuses before you go out to play this weekend. Pretend to be a good person like Otto, then try to sway Theresa's will, and then use your so-called heartfelt words to persuade Theresa to part ways with us, thus undermining our strength from within. Heh, what a clever tactic!"

"For more than a decade, your husband Siegfried has been working hard to become stronger in order to rescue you, traveling all over the world and reaching a series of agreements with Anti-Entropy."

"And now you've completely disregarded Ziegfe's years of hard work, becoming an Ottoman, truly!"

Tesla's sarcastic remarks nearly led to a complete breakdown in relations, making further conversation impossible.

Cecilia, no longer as calm as before, replied in a low, slightly angry tone: "My family matters are none of Dr. Tesla's concern."

"Alright! No, why can't we all have a proper talk? I believe in Cecilia. Once everyone has exchanged all the information they know, we'll definitely get a different result, and in the end, we'll definitely be able to work together towards our common goal!"

Theresa placed her two hands on Cecilia's and Tesla's hands respectively.

She had to speak up to stop her, otherwise, given Tesla's personality, he might say something very difficult to understand.

Those hurtful words, once spoken, can never be taken back.

Cecilia sighed deeply and removed Theresa's hand from the back of her hand.

“Theresa, I know far more than you do. Even if we sit down and have a proper talk, it’s not just me who’s feeding you information.”

"Dr. Tesla is right about one thing: my position is indeed different from yours."

“Theresa, you are free. You can defy your grandfather and defy fate because this place has never been your home. As long as St. Freya is here, you have a home to return to.”

"But I'm different. I grew up in Schicksal, and everyone there is connected to me in countless ways. Whether it's the breakfast vendors at the port, the diligent PhDs doing research in the lab, or my juniors, or the many Schicksal Valkyries..."

“For me, destiny has given me a new life, and also the freedom and right to choose happiness. I am meant to protect people, destiny is my home, I will not leave, nor will I betray it.”

Cecilia said sincerely.

Aiyin posed a tricky question, trying to shake Cecilia's resolve: "Even if it's wrong?"

Her combat prowess is no less than that of an average Herrscher.

"Can you really guarantee that you're right?"

"Dr. Ai, when positions change, doesn't justice also bare its fangs?"

Chapter 108 Herrscher of Flame: Himeko Murata

"We have always been contributing to humanity! Unlike Otto, who destroyed countless lives for his own selfish desires!"

Tesla strongly refuted this, and as she pointed out, anti-entropy conservatives have been researching and developing better plans to deal with collapse.

Although the results are often unsatisfactory.

For example, they did not prevent the deaths of tens of millions of people in Changkong City, nor did they change Xilin's path towards becoming the antithesis of humanity.

Cecilia knew that Sirin was a kind child who had suffered inhumane treatment and had been inexplicably attacked by the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance, who used the slogan "to kill her."

Ultimately, no one sat down for a proper discussion; everyone was acting unilaterally, deciding the life and death of others based on their own ideas.

It was around that time that Cecilia developed a slight estrangement from anti-entropy.

Even though she could take Sirin's side in the early stages of the Second Great Collapse, Sirin wasn't inherently bad.

Reversible Entropy orchestrates Walter Yang's declaration of war against Sirin, raising the banner of humanity.

for?

Before absorbing the power of other gems, the Herrscher of the Void was not powerful; she could have been suppressed first and then subdued.

Sirin showed that she was not under the control of the Honkai's will to destroy.

Kill her because she posed a potential threat?

Cecilia looked up, somewhat disappointed, at the people in front of her, including Theresa.

Theresa lowered her head and remained silent, simply following the instructions of anti-entropy like a doll.

She had absolutely no access to more information, and if Anti-Entropy had intentionally concealed it, Theresa probably wouldn't have discovered the truth.

"There's an old saying in China that I think is fitting for Dr. Tesla."

"Judging by intention, not by deeds, for if you judge by deeds, even poor families have no filial sons; judging by deeds, not by intention, for if you judge by intention, no one in the world is perfect."

“I have not seen any great achievements from you. If you really had the ability to lead all of humanity, you would naturally have countless followers, but you have not.”

"If it's truly for the good of humanity, then what about the tens of millions who died in Changkong City? Were you just test subjects for your anti-entropy experiment?"

"Although Destiny is somewhat biased and does not fight entirely for humanity, in fact it protects humanity far more than it does against entropy."

"The reason why you Anti-Entropy can fight the Honkai so leisurely is because you don't need to consider any more issues, such as how much money and manpower are needed in various parts of Europe each year to protect ordinary people from the Honkai disaster, and how to make the lives of the people of Europe more free and better."

"You don't need to worry about anything, because Destiny is doing it all along. All you need to do is keep devising plans to rebel against Destiny and researching weapons to kill Herrschers, understand?"

"It's not that life is peaceful and idyllic because of the reverse entropy; it's just that fate is bearing the burden for you."

"Countless people have given up their lives and rushed to the battlefield without hesitation. The Valkyrie of Destiny is relieving your pressure."

"So, going back to our previous topic, in terms of actions, do you really have the qualifications?"

"If so, then speak out the facts now to refute me."

Cecilia's words were forceful and clear; her kind heart did not mean she was always tolerant.

She arrived at this conclusion only after taking a higher perspective and comparing various facts.

An organization that only shouts slogans but does nothing can hardly be trusted, let alone defy fate and gain Cecilia's approval.

Cecilia only recognizes those who are genuinely and practically fighting for a better world.

"You! We, Anti-Entropy, are just a little late to the game. Did you, Fate, only get to where you are today without relying on the ruins of previous civilizations? With our own strength, if Anti-Entropy had obtained those things first, we could definitely have done much better! We have enough faith!"

"So, Dr. Tesla, why didn't you answer my question directly? Because you found that nothing was actually done, right?" Cecilia's words were piercing, leaving Theresa speechless. She couldn't believe that the once naive and innocent Cecilia had become so eloquent and logically astute.

Even Ai Yin, who was always good at finding blind spots, could only choose to remain silent.

Cecilia continued, "I don't deny that any organization can move quickly, perhaps even change its identity, by acquiring the relics of a former civilization. Today, you, the European hegemon, are reversing entropy."

"But why do you have such a naive and childish idea, Dr. Tesla? You are looking at hypothetical scenarios, which is clearly a sign of weakness and an inability to face reality."

“I cannot guarantee that you Anti-Entropy will remain true to your original intentions, but at least I know that Otto, the Archbishop of Destiny, has never changed his original intentions, not even in the past five hundred years. He is more pure than you can imagine.”

"Take good care of Cecilia, everyone else is working so hard," Theresa said weakly.

She is an ally of Anti-Entropy and a close friend of Cecilia. She can't afford to offend either side, so she can only act as a peacemaker.

As the two sides were locked in a stalemate, Walter Young walked in, his attention immediately drawn to Cecilia.

"Hmm? Cecilia, the chief Valkyrie of Schicksal? It's rare to meet you. Did you defect from Schicksal?" Walter asked with some surprise.

Cecilia's addition will definitely boost Anti-Entropy's combat power to a new level.

As the holder of the Black Abyss White Flower, and possessing the "Shaniat bloodline" and a talent that is rare even in a century, Cecilia absolutely deserves the title of Chief Valkyrie.

"Aren't you going to talk? Ai Yin? Tesla? Theresa?" Walter, everyone seemed to be in a bad mood, especially Tesla.

Tesla, who is usually so noisy, didn't walk up to me and chatter away like it usually does today.

Let's get down to business first.

"I have good news to share with everyone on my return trip. Since Cecilia is an old friend of Theresa and once fought alongside me, she will not be an outsider for the time being."

Walter opened the holographic image, which showed a picture of Coral Island.

People threw pieces of wood at the holographic image.