Their commission was suspicious.

"It feels somewhat similar to my past thoughts, just like when I was thinking about how to draw the world..." Gretchen seemed to understand a little.

"???" Tiamat didn't hear a word he said, and after looking completely confused, she grabbed Chen Luo's arm.

Meanwhile, the homeless Mamika Kiraki followed Meteora, intending to join her camp. Meteora, knowing that Chen Luo was going to solve the problem of the True Mirror, also came along.

"That's right, I can't understand it either. This rubbish is like a book written in heaven, who can understand it?" Chen Luo cursed.

"Huh? Isn't this what you came up with?"

"How could I possibly come up with this conclusion? I learned it from the Ancient Tree of Wisdom, but I don't really understand it," Chen Luo said.

"It's understandable that you don't understand it, because the Ancient Tree of Wisdom is just a Baidu Encyclopedia entry. Asking him to do academic analysis is asking too much, isn't it? Unless you commission him to write a custom article..."

"..." Chen Luo glanced at the suddenly appearing Root that only he could see.

Since he finished researching the Book of Akasha, it seems that the Root made some kind of deal with the consciousness of this world, and has been able to appear around Chen Luo.

"Of course it's expensive, extremely expensive. And you won't get anywhere with it. The Path of Wishes is a path no one has ever walked before. This kind of thing can only be understood intuitively, not explained in words. The more interference from others, the less likely you are to find your way out." Root seemed to know what Chen Luo wanted to ask.

"However, your current inquiry into the power of recognition is not considered interference. The knowledge you gain through your efforts and can be used as a reference is part of your path. Pure knowledge is neutral, but the 'Tao' taught to you by living beings belongs to others. The higher the level of being you consult and the more answers you receive, the easier it is for you to be influenced by them and go astray. You may have to expend more effort to turn back and get back on the right path."

"...Then why did you give me this access card? What are you after?"

“I gave you the access card so you could read gossip,” Genyuan said.

"...Outrageous."

"Yes, I think it's outrageous myself."

Before being criticized, Genyuan thought he had done the right thing.

Fortunately, he only gave the access card to Chen Luo, instead of suggesting that Chen Luo directly spend money to ask the Ancient Tree of Wisdom questions.

"Work hard, you have the potential to become a transcendent being!" Genyuan patted Chen Luo on the shoulder.

"Isn't the talent of a transcendent being already commonplace?" Chen Luo didn't care, nor was he proud of it.

“That’s true… After all, there are countless people with the potential to become transcendents, but only a hundred or so in the entire Dimensional Sea have actually become transcendents.” Origin nodded.

For example, Altair can be described as having the potential to transcend, born from fantasy yet detached from it, making him an extremely unusual being.

An existence like Altair is one in a world, but the Dimensional Sea contains countless worlds.

However, as the humanized plugin said, if Chen Luo did not have the desire to become a transcendent being, then Chen Luo, who considers himself the god of desire, would naturally not be able to become a transcendent being.

At least so far, Chen Luo has been on the right track. Therefore, Chen Luo doesn't need to be too modest.

So... Chen Luo is studying how to become a transcendent being.

You should always have wishes; what if they come true?

Even among those who transcend, there are those who experience sudden enlightenment.

In truth, Chen Luo always had this illusion that he was just one step away from grasping the true meaning of his wish and then transcending it in a single day...

But after so many days, I still haven't taken that step, which means it was indeed an illusion.

hateful!

Chen Luo's original purpose for this trip was to find the True Mirror of the Castle Tower, but when he arrived at his destination, he found that the True Mirror of the Castle Tower had actually become a referee.

When he stopped and saw what was happening in front of him, even Merlin, who considered himself very knowledgeable, couldn't help but feel that it was somewhat absurd.

"What...are you doing?" Merlin couldn't help but ask.

"Oh my? A new guest has arrived! Hello everyone, good evening!" Tsukijouin Shinkan was the first to respond to Merlin's question, raising his hands and greeting him in a lively and proactive manner.

"Oh, so many unfamiliar faces... one, two, three... Are you here to watch the show too?" Tsukijouin Makan asked curiously when he saw Chen Luo, Gretchen, and Tiamat.

“What is this…” Meteora asked.

“Clearly, I am acting as the referee, determining which of these two is lying in their debate,” said Chikujoin Shinkan.

Following the direction pointed out by Chikujoin Shinkan, one could see two men with long blond hair sitting opposite each other on the lawn.

"You decide who's lying?" Meteora found it somewhat absurd.

"Yeah, so what? You must have checked my background too, right? Am I not some kind of lie detector?" Tsukijoin Shinkan tilted his head and asked in return.

"That...makes sense, and fits the character."

Meteora's words were a double entendre.

On one hand, it refers to the fact that Tsukijoin Shinkan's abilities are consistent with his character design; on the other hand, it also refers to Tsukijoin Shinkan's personality of enjoying watching a spectacle.

Tsukijoin Shinkan possesses an ability called "Infinite Deception of Words," which uses deception and lies as its medium. The caster poses a question to another person (lies), and if the person being questioned denies the question (questions the other person's lie), the lie becomes reality. It is a kind of word magic that can distort reality and reverse cause and effect, making lies come true.

"You're here? It's a bit late." Otto turned to look at Chen Luo.

"So, are you two having a philosophical discussion?" Merlin asked.

“That’s right, because ever since I came to this world a few days ago, I’ve been trying to deal with my other self,” Otto, whom Chen Luo knew, said, pointing to the Otto opposite him.

“But because our thinking and abilities are similar, we haven’t been able to determine a winner. So we’ve decided to win through a debate. And Ms. Chikujoin Makoto, who is here, has been invited to be a witness and a lie detector because of her special abilities. Whoever loses their temper first loses,” said Makoto.

“The debate is nearing its end,” another Otto said.

"And what was the result?" asked Mamika Kiraki.

If Mamika Kiraki thinks this is less a discussion of principles and more a contest of who is more annoying, then...

However, both Ottos seem to be quite good at maintaining their composure and don't get angry easily.

“Neither of us can convince the other. If this continues without any progress, then we’ll have to call it a day,” said Otto.

“And neither of them lied,” Chikujoin Shinkan added.

“That’s the last topic.” The real Otto looked directly at the Otto opposite him.

"Yes. I came to this world to resurrect Kallen! Although I'm 90% sure, I don't mind finding another way in this world... I plan to create a device to collect recognition power and then bring it back to my original world. Therefore, I won't let the Military Princess destroy the world, but I still need to use her now. And you, I don't believe you can't think of a similar method, yet you've done nothing. I'm prepared to die because of Kallen, so what about you?" Otto spoke harshly to Otto.

“…I am not as good as you in this respect.” Otto suddenly sighed.

"Ha, admitting defeat?" Otto sneered.

"After all, in my world, Kallen was accidentally resurrected, and she's the real Kallen. Before coming here, I was planning to go on my honeymoon with Kallen at a big hotel. So I won't die for Kallen."

"???" Otto, who thought he had the story in the bag, was caught off guard by a mouthful of dog food, and almost blinded by the smile on Otto's face.

“Yes, yes, that’s the expression! I’ve wanted to see that look of surprise, bewilderment, helplessness, surprise, envy, shock, and jealousy from the very beginning of the debate! Hahahaha!” Otto couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Otto was laying the groundwork from the very beginning.

"Ha, what's so funny? I'm willing to give everything for my fiancée!"

"I'm going on my honeymoon with Karen."

"I'd rather give up the whole world than not create a world with Kallen!"

"And I also plan to film a movie at the honeymoon hotel called 'The Story of the Great Inventor and the Saintess'."

“...Even the Tree of Imaginary Numbers cannot stop me. I will enter the game myself, trick the power of restraint into joining the Tree of Imaginary Numbers, and exchange my own death for Kallen's rebirth in another world,” Otto said through gritted teeth.

“Oh, you truly are a warrior of pure love… After Karen and I finish our honeymoon, we’ll visit your grave. It’s a pity you won’t be able to see our wedding.” Otto nodded.

"You son of a bitch!" When Otto saw the ugly face on the real Otto's face, he grabbed the half-empty beer bottle next to him and swung it at the real Otto's head!

"Oh, my friend, please don't be angry. Although you're dead, Kallen might be able to lead Schicksal to resist the Honkai in another world. Even if they don't achieve victory in the end, I know you won't care. As long as Kallen is saved, isn't that enough? I understand you, because I think the same way." True Otto wasn't angry about the bottle being smashed on his face; instead, he smiled gently despite the beer spilling all over his face.

"..." In the story, Otto once again saw his own shadow in another version of himself.

The two shared the same beliefs.

"So I will take Karen to visit your grave a few more times."

"You son of a bitch! I'm going to beat you to death today! After today, only one Otto can exist in this world!" Otto roared in fury.

After all, saving Karen was his long-cherished wish, but if he could live a good life with Karen, who would want to let Karen live a life of widowhood?

Looking at Otto, who seemed to have come into this world only to show off his upcoming honeymoon with Karen, Otto felt like killing someone.

The mimicry of the Heavenly Fire Judgment appeared in the story Otto's hand, pressing it against Otto's head, while the real Otto surprisingly did not resist.

"Any last words?" Otto asked, squinting.

If Setsuna is Altair's minefield, then Karen is Otto's minefield.

"Last words? Well... Otto, I'm not lying, I really will take Karen to your grave to pay my respects. You can ask the real Otto if you don't believe me." The real Otto pointed to the real sword beside him.

"Bang!" The instant Tsukijima nodded, Otto fired the shot.

The bullet pierced the real Otto's head, but Otto felt no satisfaction whatsoever.

"Heavenly Fire Unleashed!" Otto unleashed a powerful attack, completely disregarding its blood-burning effect.

"How despicable..." Chen Luo sighed.

The real Otto probably only followed the story Otto for several days and held this debate just for a final show-off.

I made all these dumplings just for this vinegar!

"Hmm, you called me?" Zhenjian seemed to have heard his own name.

"..." Chen Luo even spoke in Chinese, but...

Even if Chen Luote speaks Chinese, Tsukijoin Shinkan can still understand him.

"Don't even think about speaking ill of Little Zhenjian behind her back!" Tsukijoin Zhenjian shook her finger.

Chapter 2154 Selectable Character [The Holy Grail of Origin], the Divine Authority That Can Be Taken Away (9k)

"Hahahaha, he broke through! He broke through! Hahahaha!" Otto laughed, pointing at the story of how he unleashed his ultimate attack on Merlin's illusion after breaking through Merlin's defenses.

"You son of a bitch!" After scattering the true Otto's ashes, Otto discovered that what he scattered were flower petals and grabbed the Judgment of Heavenly Fire, running over here.

Today, I, Otto, am going to dismember Otto into eight pieces.

Otto had never realized he could be so despicable!

Q: When do you start to hate your bad habits?

A: When you see it in someone else.

I said I would risk my life to resurrect Kallen, and you said you wanted to take Kallen to my grave to dance?

I wouldn't be wrong to stab you ten thousand times with the Heavenly Fire Greatsword! You bastard!

“Heh.” Otto, standing right next to Merlin, wasn’t flustered at all.

Just as Otto was about to rush up to the real Otto, the real Otto slowly spoke.

"Chen Luo, save me." True Otto said with utmost calmness and composure.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

"Get out of my way! Don't interfere in our business!" Otto shouted angrily at Chen Luo.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

Otto in the story is still Otto; their rationality and behavior are basically the same. Don't assume that just because he comes from the world of stories, he will become naive or more foolish.

The reason why Otto in the story was so distraught was partly because both of them were Otto but had different endings, and partly because Otto in the story genuinely wanted to kill the real Otto.

Therefore, Otto's act of stopping Chen Luo in the story contains both his genuine feelings under the influence of his rage and his intention to eliminate dissidents.

Chen Luo said all this to explain...

"Sorry, he still gave more." Chen Luo said apologetically, looking at the real Otto who was about to be shoved in the face by the story Otto.

After all, when both sides are of equal strength and share the same mindset, whoever has a stronger obsession will give more raw stones.

Obviously, Otto was even angrier in the story where he was driven to a rage by the real Otto.

The real Otto, however, did not have such a strong will to survive, since dying does not mean he cannot be resurrected.

and so……

"Are you just going to stand by and watch your brother get killed?" Seeing that Chen Luo was indeed not making any move, the real Otto summoned the golden version of the first Divine Key that Chen Luo had made for Otto, transforming it into the Seven-Ringed Sky of Blazing Heaven for defense. However, the enraged Otto still managed to pierce through the shield along with his lance.

It's not that the real Otto couldn't defend against it, but rather that this was the real Otto's escape route!

The fact that the golden Void Treasury created by the Void Treasury after its transcendence could transform into the Blazing Sky Seven-Layered Rings indicates that True Otto did not use his full strength when he was chasing Story Otto a few days ago.

The current retreat is merely a temporary avoidance of their sharp edge, not a sign that they are unable to defeat them.