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Chapter 91: The First Meeting Between the Sovereign of World Serpent and the Overseer of Schicksal

In that brief moment, a flicker of nostalgia flashed through the man's eyes.

It was the same presence that had stood by his side countless times, five thousand years ago.

As Fu Hua spoke her truth, her past materialized behind her—countless shadows formed from the memories of her long existence.

[I won't fight you…]

[Instead, I will show you… everything I have experienced.]

At last, all the lingering echoes of time coalesced into a single Fu Hua, reaching out her hand toward her old friend.

[And the state of my heart.]

As those words fell, the screen faded to black.

『Pink Fairy Miss:』 "Wait… is Hua actually going to fight Kevin?"

A pink-colored comment floated across the screen.

Elysia had clearly not expected that these two former comrades and friends would immediately engage in battle upon reuniting.

Normally, shouldn't they catch up first, reminisce about the past, maybe have some snacks together?

『Pink Fairy Miss:』 "And can Hua even defeat Kevin?"

Elysia posed the question that everyone was thinking.

As soon as her comment appeared, another message followed immediately—this time from Hua herself.

『Today's Performance Wasn't Perfect:』 "Impossible. The gap between us is far too great."

Kevin was the first MANTIS, the leader of the Flame-Chasers, the holder of the "Salvation" sigil—

A warrior destined to bear the weight of humanity's future.

Fu Hua had never even considered the possibility that she could defeat him.

And according to the game's narrative, she was already in an extremely weakened state.

Her only option was to stall for time—there was no meaningful chance at victory.

『Your Great Inventor:』 "So the legendary Immortal Phoenix chose to stay behind and delay the enemy? How tragic… Will she meet her end at the hands of the World Serpent's leader?"

A green-colored comment floated across the screen—

The one responsible for Fu Hua's weakened state: Otto Apocalypse.

From the beginning, he had found it strange that Fu Hua had even survived in the first place.

But now that she was facing Kevin, there was no chance of victory.

Or at least, that was what he thought—until a golden-colored comment suddenly appeared, contradicting him.

『where did the little lab rats hide?:』 "Hehe, is that so? Losing a battle doesn't necessarily mean death, you know~"

『Your Great Inventor:』 "Oh? I see. That is indeed a possibility."

As the discussion in the chat continued, the game's main perspective shifted—

Back to Kiana, who had successfully escaped.

The text narration appeared on screen.

Her hurried footsteps crushed the sand and stone beneath her—

She ran forward, reckless and desperate.

From ahead, mechanical behemoths emerged from the sandstorm, pursuing her relentlessly.

But to Kiana, they were nothing more than outlets for her frustration.

[Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!]

Rage and helplessness swirled in her chest.

Her attacks tore through her enemies with ease, breaking through them like paper.

But—

It was meaningless.

Because she knew—

At this moment, she was nothing but a fugitive.

As the text faded, the game transitioned into gameplay mode.

The player now controlled Kiana, facing off against:

World Serpent's mechsThe Valkyrie-specialized assassination units—Weavers of Death

Of course, at this point, these enemies stood no chance against Kiana.

After an intense battle, the final enemy fell.

With a final roar, a storm of Honkai energy swept through the battlefield,

Clearing the dust and mechanical debris in its wake.

With her stored energy fully expended, Kiana collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.

For a moment, she had found a release—

But as her mind settled, a new wave of uncertainty and helplessness surged forward.

She looked toward the distant horizon, where the sandstorm obscured the sky.

At this moment, she had no other choice.

If she stopped moving forward,

She would simply be buried beneath the sands.

As the text narration disappeared, Stage 15-11 officially ended.

At the start of the next stage, the perspective switched to Durandal.

She had already dealt with the mechs that had previously appeared.

Now, she was actively tracking Kiana.

A voice came through her communicator.

[Lady Durandal, the enemy's assault is weakening.]

Durandal remained silent.

Instead, she simply continued following Kiana's escape path.

More World Serpent mechs appeared, trying to slow her down.

But none of them could stop her advance.

After clearing all obstacles, she finally reached the surface.

At that moment, another report came through her communicator.

[Lady Durandal, we've located the Herrscher of the Void.]

Durandal gazed toward the boundary between the desert and the city.

Through the shimmering heat waves, a figure could be seen in the distance.

She spoke calmly.

[Let her go. That is the Overseer's order.]

The voice on the other end hesitated.

[But… is it really okay to just let the Herrscher escape?]

Durandal closed her eyes for a brief moment,

As if pondering her own perspective on Kiana.

Finally, she answered with certainty.

[It's fine. She's not our enemy.]

There was something unspoken in her words—

A hint of regret.

[…I just didn't get the chance to tell her one thing—]

[Basa fish doesn't have intramuscular bones, so there's no need to remove them.]

With that, the stage concluded.

At Stage 15-12, the game immediately threw the player into a battle sequence.

Two Weavers of Death appeared as boss enemies,

And the player was required to control Durandal to eliminate them.

With Durandal's overwhelming strength, the battle was a breeze.

She quickly defeated the enemies,

Ending World Serpent's invasion attempt.

But—

While this battle raged in reality,

Another battle within the dreamscape was coming to a close.

[Hua, your final move was impressive. But you no longer have the strength to support it.]

Kevin appeared on the screen once more.

The setting remained the same—the same pure white void.

But this time—

Fu Hua's figure was gone.

All that remained…

Was a single floating feather, resting in Kevin's open palm.

[We could have witnessed the day humanity triumphed over Honkai together.]

Kevin spoke softly, his voice tinged with regret.

But after a moment of silence, he returned to his usual composure.

[You have sacrificed enough. Rest now.

I will fulfill our mission.]

The dream dissolved, fading into nothingness.

When Kevin opened his eyes, he was once again standing in a ruined wasteland.

[Once everything is over, I will wake you. Until then… rest in peace.]

『Pink Fairy Miss:』 "Hehe, I knew it! Kevin is still the same bright, sunny guy I remember~"

A pink-colored comment drifted across the screen—

Leaving everyone else in the chat unsure how to respond.

At that moment, Kevin had made up his mind.

The attack on Schicksal's laboratory had been a resounding success.

The benefits gained from this operation were enormous—

A major advantage for the Stigmata Project.

There was no doubt in his mind.

He had to proceed.

As Kevin silently finalized his decision,

A communication link finally connected in the game.

[Lord Kevin, you're finally responding! What happened just now?]

[Just catching up with an old friend.]

Jackal didn't press further—she was too focused on delivering her report.

[The Herrscher of the Void escaped using her abilities. We haven't pinpointed her location yet. Meanwhile, Durandal is heading your way.]

[Then let's start with her.]

Kevin was unfazed.

He had more than enough strength to defeat Schicksal's strongest Valkyrie.

If he wanted to, he could even destroy the entire organization itself.

However, before he could finish his thoughts—

A golden-haired warrior had already arrived before him.

[You… you must be the leader of World Serpent.]

Durandal's voice was steady, but the intense battle spirit in her eyes was unmistakable.

She hadn't outright declared her intent to fight,

But Kevin could already sense her hostility.

There was no need for words.

Kevin simply spoke one phrase.

[Come.]

[As you wish!]

Beyond the ruins, the sea shimmered beneath the horizon,

Its waves crashing endlessly—a mirror of the eternal conflict between warriors.

But in the blink of an eye—

A cold wave surged forward, freezing the ocean into an endless field of ice.

This sudden phenomenon heralded the arrival of a colossal battle.

As the narrative text faded, the game transitioned into a cinematic cutscene.

It was the same PV trailer that had been shown during the version update,

But with one key difference—

After the cutscene ended, the game continued the story.

Two unstoppable forces clashed—

Like raging tidal waves, threatening to consume one another.

Just as the battle was about to erupt in full force—

A third figure calmly stepped forward.

He moved with the ease of a spectator admiring a masterpiece.

As the narration faded,

Through the whirling snowflakes,

A familiar figure emerged.

He wore the same long coat, same boots, same slacks—

Even his hairstyle remained the same dangerously elegant look…

[Durandal, stand down.]

[…Overseer?]

Otto ignored Durandal's reaction and turned toward Kevin instead.

[Sovereign of World Serpent, you have sufficiently demonstrated your power.]

[As such, it would be improper of me not to reciprocate in kind.]

With an aristocratic smile, he introduced himself.

[I am Otto Apocalypse, current Overseer of Schicksal.]

『Pink Fairy Miss:』"Otto?! He actually showed up?! He dared to stand before Kevin?!"

『Today's Performance Wasn't Perfect:』 "Is this Overseer… unafraid of death?"

『where did the little lab rats hide?:』 "Oh my~ Facing Kevin directly? That takes courage~ But I'm more interested in seeing how many pieces the Overseer will be cut into."

The livestream chat exploded with reactions.

Most of the Flame-Chasers watching were stunned—

They didn't know one crucial detail:

Otto had countless backup bodies.

Even if this physical form was destroyed,

He would not truly die.

So, his appearance here wasn't bravery—

It was simply a calculated move in his grand plan.

With Otto's arrival,

The main story of Chapter 15 officially came to a close.

Normally, this would be the time to start the next chapter.

However, Hokuto wasn't in a rush to proceed.

Instead, he opened the Interlude Story – Shifting Sands.

At that moment, two additional side stories unlocked:

"Before the Storm""The Distant Figure"

He selected the first one, which played a scene before Otto's arrival.

Schicksal Floating Island – Otto's Laboratory

Otto sat alone, deep in thought.

His mind replayed the results of the previous experiment.

Even Durandal had failed to penetrate the "membrane" of the Imaginary Tree.

Yet, with a single attack, K423 had shattered it completely.

[The Herrscher of the Void's interference with Imaginary Space is undeniable.]

He leaned back slightly, a smirk forming on his lips.

[We're close. Only time remains… along with…]

Before he could finish his thought,

A communication link opened.

Durandal's holographic projection appeared before him.

[Overseer, the base has been attacked by World Serpent. The enemy numbers are overwhelming—it was a planned operation. The laboratory has been compromised.

The Herrscher of the Void escaped in the chaos. I will locate her, but the Divine Key must be protected. I cannot handle everything alone.]

Otto processed the information instantly.

World Serpent had timed this perfectly.

Clearly, they had been waiting.

After a brief moment of consideration, Otto issued his orders.

[We still do not know World Serpent's true objective.

Guard the Second Divine Key.

Under no circumstances should it fall into their hands.]

Once he had given his strategy,

Otto shifted his focus to Kiana.

[As for K423… let her go. The farther she escapes, the better.]

[With her gone, we have more room to negotiate with World Serpent.]

[I have already left safeguards in place.

Her whereabouts will never escape Schicksal's sight.

Once this is over, we can retrieve her at our convenience.]

『Pink Fairy Miss:』 "Wait… 'the farther she escapes, the better'? Is he actually worried about Kiana-chan?"

Elysia was confused.

Otto's words didn't fully make sense to her.

Was he implying that letting Kiana go was actually beneficial?

She didn't get it.

And if she didn't get it—

Then no one else did either.

『Today's Performance Wasn't Perfect:』 "Why is everything this man says so hard to interpret?"

Even Hua from the Previous Era was mentally exhausted trying to follow Otto's logic.

As a pure warrior, she struggled to grasp his manipulative reasoning.

But in the end, it didn't matter.

Because what was coming next—

Was even more important.

Hokuto selected the second side story—

The scene switched to Kiana's departure.

Beneath the blazing sun,

She walked through the desert, her steps heavy and unsteady.

Sweat dripped down her face.

Or perhaps—

They were tears.

[Mei…]

She closed her eyes.

She wanted to go back—

Back to where it all began.

Back to Nagazora City.

 End of Chapter 91