"Actually, there's something I'm very curious about. Otto's reason for wanting to protect Honkai is to revive Kallen using the power of the Sixth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Death. Is that right?"
On the way back to Anti-Entropy, while Inaba Tsukiyo was asleep, she called out the Stigmata Space personalities within her for a brief meeting.
This was the first time Cecilia, Kallen, and Sirin had gathered together. Although these three looked somewhat strange, they were all top-tier powerhouses.
"Swish! Swish! Swish!"
Cecilia, Sirin, and Inaba Tsukiyo's gazes simultaneously focused on Kallen, who, as the person in question, was startled by their stares.
"Well... even if Tsukiyo says that, I died five hundred years ago. My current existence is only possible by relying on your power, in this form." Kallen quickly waved her hand, "Even if Otto wants to revive me through the Herrscher of Death's power, but that way..."
"Actually, I think the most important issue isn't that man named Otto wanting to revive you, but rather that to protect you, he's been secretly protecting Honkai for the past five hundred years, right?" Sirin suddenly thought of something and looked at Kallen with a grin.
Otto had protected Honkai all this time for Kallen. So, during that period of protecting Honkai, how many people had Otto harmed? Even if Kallen hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she had learned quite a bit through Inaba Tsukiyo's memories.
"To a certain extent, that man named Otto is indeed very hateful. But his goal was for you, so in a way, you are the real culprit."
Sirin smiled somewhat gleefully. Being able to see a Valkyrie from Schicksal display such an ugly expression brought an indescribable sense of pleasure continually welling up in her heart.
Just as she was about to speak again, her head suddenly ached. Sirin clutched her head and looked up, seeing Inaba Tsukiyo in front of her, raising her right hand and looking at her disapprovingly.
"Now is not the time for such jokes. The purpose of this conversation isn't to push blame onto anyone, but to find a way to stop Otto."
When she first arrived in this world, Inaba Tsukiyo had considered getting rid of the mastermind, but what would be the consequences of doing so? Anti-Entropy fighting Honkai?
While it wasn't impossible, Anti-Entropy's goals couldn't remain unchanged forever, just like the Reform Faction.
If one faction became too dominant, their original ideals would completely deviate, even inflate, from initially eliminating Honkai to later desiring more power.
Therefore, it was essential for Schicksal to counterbalance Anti-Entropy. Schicksal had to prevent Anti-Entropy from growing too strong to prevent such inflation from occurring.
"Otto's goal is to revive Kallen, and once she's revived, he'll start eliminating Honkai. So, if you're revived beforehand, will his plans also change?"
Otto's existence was necessary. Even if Otto had done many bad things, Otto, who possessed knowledge from the previous civilization, was essential.
"Since Otto wants Kallen to be revived, why not just revive Kallen?"
"Eh?"
Kallen, Cecilia, and Sirin looked at Inaba Tsukiyo with some disbelief, not expecting her to have such a suggestion.
Kallen couldn't help but remind her, "That's impossible, Tsukiyo. Have you forgotten that we can only exist within you in the form of Stigmata? To appear, we must also use your body."
Cecilia nodded and added, "Yes, and besides, for a revival, in what form could we be revived? Does Tsukiyo even have clones?"
Clones were impossible; she wasn't a ninja, so how could she have clone techniques?
Actually, this idea came from Tesla, which was the concept of Heroic Spirits—allowing Kallen to exist in this world as a Heroic Spirit.
This wasn't impossible. From the information received from alaya, it seemed that if a person had enough achievements, they could indeed become a Heroic Spirit.
Although Kallen's achievements couldn't compare to those scientists, or certain great people who saved the world, her belief in protecting people for which she died, and her great endeavor against Honkai, should qualify her.
It was just to let Kallen live again in the form of a Heroic Spirit, but what about Otto? Could Kallen really be with Otto?
No, that was impossible. Don't forget that a certain fox also came back to life. If Kallen were truly revived as a Heroic Spirit, then Otto would only have one more hat on his head each day.
But this was the best method now. To make Otto obedient and prevent him from causing trouble, Kallen was the best solution.
Having found the answer, Inaba Tsukiyo immediately left the Stigmata Space and tentatively called out to alaya, seeking her opinion.
"Oh? That's an interesting idea. Do you want to connect the Throne of Heroes with this world?"
Inaba Tsukiyo was stunned for a moment and asked, "Uh... not really. I just want to revive Kallen and then have Otto join in fighting Honkai. Are there any requirements I don't know about?"
alaya nodded, pointed at Inaba Tsukiyo's small body, and explained, "Of course. Don't think Heroic Spirits can exist in the present world without conditions. Their existence requires the consumption of magical energy. The magical energy in your body isn't enough to sustain a Heroic Spirit for a long time."
Inaba Tsukiyo didn't have that much magical energy in her body to support the existence of a Heroic Spirit. This world didn't have a so-called Holy Grail, and relying solely on human magical energy wasn't enough to sustain a Heroic Spirit in the world.
To implement this plan, the Throne of Heroes must be connected to this world. Then, the magical energy consumed by Heroic Spirits could be consumed through the Throne of Heroes.
Of course, it could also be consumed through the Honkai Energy unique to this world, though it was unknown if Honkai Energy could substitute for magical energy.
Inaba Tsukiyo recalled the knowledge about the Throne of Heroes she had gained from other Heroic Spirits, thought for a moment, and asked, "The Throne of Heroes... will the existence of the Throne of Heroes affect this world, alaya?"
alaya saw through Inaba Tsukiyo's worries at a glance and shook her head with a smile.
"Are you worried about Heroic Spirits becoming like Herrschers? Don't worry, although there are many characters with messed-up personalities among the Heroic Spirits, if they want to cause trouble, they'll have to ask if I agree first."
Not only her, but even gaia's hurdle had to be passed. The punishment those Heroic Spirits would face was unimaginable to normal people.
Without exposing their identities, as long as Heroic Spirits were well-behaved, they were no different from ordinary people.
Of course, if these Heroic Spirits wanted to cause trouble, then the Honkai world would become a singularity, requiring Chaldea to deal with the problems.
alaya reached out and tapped Inaba Tsukiyo's small head. Inaba Tsukiyo's mind was instantly filled with many things.
"I'll directly transmit what the Throne of Heroes needs to you. Understand it well before you go and solve it. Actually, you don't need to worry about the survival of this world, because this world will no longer be destroyed."
Leaving Inaba Tsukiyo with such a puzzling statement, alaya kicked Inaba Tsukiyo back to the real world.
'What's going on? I shouldn't have officially started saving this world yet, right? Why won't this world be destroyed anymore? What exactly happened?'
This feeling was like arriving at the company the next day, ready to work hard, only for your boss to tell you, "Your work has already been completed by someone else. Go home and rest for a few months before coming back." That kind of feeling.
Although it's really nice to have someone help with the work, what's with this feeling? Could it be that the villain BOSS has reformed?
"Ah-choo! Again? What's going on? Why is everyone talking about me lately?"
Herrscher Tsukiyo touched her itchy nose strangely. Why was everyone talking about her lately?
"Eh? You're back. Perfect, come play with me, Sirin."
"I understand, God."
The Honkai Will, which originally wanted to destroy the world, had undergone a fundamental change under the influence of Inaba Tsukiyo's sleeping personality.
Destroying the world was no longer something she wanted to do; all she desired now was to stay in Inaba Tsukiyo's mental world, play games, and that was it.
(fuhai: Heh! Couch potato consciousness!)
In the Archbishop's office at Schicksal Headquarters, Otto finally managed to coax his secretary away.
Because of Durandal's injury, he had to deal with all the documents from the European, Asian, and North American branches.
Facing a desk full of documents, Otto finally found a plausible excuse to send his secretary away.
Just as Otto was about to play a round of "Kallen Fantasy V" to relieve stress, he suddenly realized something was amiss in the room and looked towards a corner.
"Since you're here, don't be shy, come out. As the host, I am very hospitable."
Putting down the controller he had just picked up, Otto stood up from his seat and spoke to the empty room.
As soon as Otto finished speaking, a portal suddenly appeared in the previously empty room. Under Otto's vigilant gaze, Inaba Tsukiyo walked out of the spatial gate.
Thinking Inaba Tsukiyo was here to cause trouble, Otto's eyes narrowed, and the Honkai Energy within him began to rise, ready to strike at any moment.
"I heard you wanted to see me, so I came. Mr. Otto."
"Yes, ever since I learned your secret, I've wanted to invite you to Schicksal for tea. It's just that the people I sent to invite you seem to have acted in a way you found unsatisfactory."
As if the order to capture Inaba Tsukiyo wasn't issued by him, Otto looked at Inaba Tsukiyo with his usual smile.
As he spoke, he was sizing up Inaba Tsukiyo. Although he had already investigated her, seeing her in person, he still couldn't believe that such a Little Loli possessed such power within her.
Leaning back against the desk, Otto's right hand fumbled under the desk, seemingly searching for something.
"Don't try to use petty tricks. If you're not sincere, then I have no interest in talking to you, Mr. Otto."
"After all, this concerns Schicksal's Saintess from five hundred years ago. Do you want to miss this opportunity, Archbishop?"
The hand that was about to press a button stopped. Otto's smile vanished, and his eyes were fixed on Inaba Tsukiyo.
He was contemplating how much credibility Inaba Tsukiyo's words held, and whether he could truly believe Inaba Tsukiyo.
Schicksal's Saintess from five hundred years ago—Otto knew exactly who she was referring to without even thinking. The Saintess Inaba Tsukiyo spoke of was Kallen.
Only Kallen could interest him, and only matters concerning Kallen could make Otto care so deeply.
Although he didn't know how much credibility Inaba Tsukiyo's words held, he still wanted to hear what Inaba Tsukiyo wanted to tell him.
"Since you are a distinguished guest, let's not talk in such a place. Come with me to the VIP lounge; I will show you my full sincerity."
"Oh? I look forward to Mr. Otto's sincerity."
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