I, the Geo Archon Morax with 2.1 Billion Mora, Have Joined a Chat Group [168]

Honkai World

With a faint smile, Fu Hua set down her phone and closed the Multiverse Chat Group. She then swept her gaze across the surroundings.

This was Schicksal Headquarters, hovering over Europe. She had returned only fifteen hours ago.

She had successfully defeated Kiana, who had nearly been consumed by a Herrscher Core, and, together with Durandal, the strongest S-rank Valkyrie, had escorted her back to Schicksal’s headquarters—handing her over to Otto Apocalypse, the Overseer of Schicksal.

Though Fu Hua felt some hesitation.

Otto Apocalypse…

That cunning man.

Instinctively, she found it difficult to trust him.

But in the end, she chose to honor their contract.

—At least, until Otto truly betrayed humanity, she had no reason to turn against him.

“Is Lady Fu Hua smiling? You seem to be in a rather good mood.”

A refined voice suddenly drifted from her side.

Fu Hua’s expression sharpened as she turned, her guard raised.

A woman had stepped out from the shadows of the corridor.

She was dressed in an elegant black-and-white maid uniform, adorned with rose-shaped ornaments. Her silver-gray hair covered her left eye, and atop her head sat a pair of distinctive horn-like accessories. Black silk stockings wrapped around her long legs, and she walked toward Fu Hua in slow, deliberate steps.

And as a side note—her right thigh was adorned with an aesthetic garter, accentuating the smooth curve of her skin.

Fu Hua’s tone was firm.

“S-rank Valkyrie, Rita Rossweisse, vice-captain of the Immortal Blades. Do you need something from me?”

Rita placed her gloved hands over the hem of her dress, her smile gentle—an impeccable image of a proper maid.

“Oh no, not at all, Lady Fu Hua,” she said with a small shake of her head.

“No~~no, I have no particular business with you.”

“I merely came to check in on you… as per Overseer Otto Apocalypse’s orders.”

“Since you have not been back to headquarters in quite some time, the Overseer thought it best for me to give you a proper tour so you could reacquaint yourself with our facilities.”

“This way, you can take a well-deserved break as well. Whether it was your undercover surveillance at St. Freya Academy, your battle in Singapore during the Gem of Tranquility incident, or your confrontation with K-423 in the Far East branch—you have worked tirelessly, Lady Fu Hua.”

“And, as they say… proper rest is just as important as hard work~~~!”

Fu Hua narrowed her eyes slightly, studying the woman before her.

Rita was not hiding the fact that she was here to monitor her on Otto’s behalf.

But that, in itself, was strange.

After all, Fu Hua was officially recognized as one of Otto’s Valkyries—she was naturally expected to follow his commands.

And Otto, having entered into a contract with her, should have already understood her personality.

As long as he truly intended to eradicate Honkai, a bit of cold-blooded pragmatism would not be enough to turn her against him.

—Which means Otto is likely doing something that, if I knew about it, I would turn against him.

—Betraying humanity? Creating more Honkai disasters?

—Impossible. If that were the case, neither Rita nor Durandal would still be following him.

—Then… could it have something to do with Kiana, the one we just brought back? Is he experimenting on her?

—Too little information. I need to observe carefully.

—However…

—In the fight against Honkai, sacrifices are sometimes… unavoidable.

…Sigh…

Fu Hua’s expression gradually cooled.

Seconds later, she returned to normal.

Seeing her change in demeanor, Rita made no further comment. She merely folded her hands at her waist and waited patiently.

“Let’s go.”

Fu Hua’s decision was swift, and Rita nodded in agreement.

...

Thus, the two began their aimless tour of Schicksal’s headquarters.

Schicksal Headquarters was a fortress.

There was nothing particularly scenic about it.

Just as Fu Hua knew that Rita was here to monitor her—Rita also knew that Fu Hua knew she was being monitored.

Fu Hua walked in silence, while Rita carried on with her duty, introducing various facilities as they went.

“This is the Third Air Terminal—one of the main ports of entry and exit for the headquarters. Its defenses are among the most advanced, equipped with full combat readiness.”

“Because we are stationed in the sky, weather conditions here can be quite extreme. Lightning storms, high temperatures, hail, blood-red moons… But my personal favorite—and Overseer Otto’s favorite as well—is the aurora above.”

“Its ever-shifting colors, its breathtaking brilliance, the way the stars flicker like a boundless celestial ocean—truly a spectacle of this world.”

“This is the Mecha Production Facility...”

Two hours passed as they toured nearly the entire Schicksal Headquarters.

And Fu Hua had finally had enough of this charade.

Stopping in her tracks, she turned to Rita.

“Take me to Otto.”

“I’m sure he has something he wants to discuss with me.”

Rita gracefully bowed.

“But of course, Lady Fu Hua.”

“Overseer Otto has already informed me—should you wish to meet him, you may go to the Helheim Laboratory at any time.”

“Approximately one hour ago, he personally entered the lab with K-423’s body.”

Fu Hua frowned.

“…Alright. Take me there.”

“I want to hear from Otto himself what exactly he intends to do.”

“Certainly, Lady Fu Hua. Please, follow me.”

With Rita leading the way, Fu Hua followed.

...

Within ten minutes, they arrived at Helheim Laboratory’s entrance.

The air was thick with Honkai energy.

As they stood before the lab’s sealed doors, Otto Apocalypse emerged, his demeanor as elegant as ever.

Fu Hua wasted no time.

“Otto.”

“What do you intend to do with Kiana?”

“Will you imprison her until death, or are you planning to execute her outright?”

Otto crossed his arms, resting one hand beneath his chin as a faint smile tugged at his lips.

“My dear friend, what do you think I intend to do?”

“I don’t know,” Fu Hua replied without emotion.

“Otto, your plans are always unfathomable. Even I can’t predict them.”

“So, I’m asking you directly.”

Otto raised his head slightly, as if in mild surprise.

“…Interesting.”

He studied Fu Hua for a moment—his gaze as though he were seeing her for the first time.

“This is new.”

“You’ve never confronted me so directly before.”

“And if I do not tell you the truth… then how could I still call you my dear friend?”

With that, Otto turned away, stepping into Helheim Laboratory.

His voice echoed back.

“Come in. Speaking at the doorway is hardly fitting.”

“Since you’ve asked, I will give you an answer.”

Fu Hua hesitated for a brief moment—then followed him inside.

Rita remained behind, offering Fu Hua a polite bow.

“Well then, Lady Fu Hua, now that you’ve begun your discussion with the Overseer, my task is complete.”

A mysterious smile played at her lips.

“I shall take my leave—I need to find Durandal.”

“…Mm.”

Without another word, Fu Hua stepped forward, vanishing into the depths of Helheim Laboratory.

A few minutes later, Otto stood beside a large containment cylinder, filled with nutrient fluid.

Inside was K-423—Kiana Kaslana, unconscious.

Otto exhaled softly.

“…I believe this is the perfect place to explain my plans.”

Fu Hua forced herself not to look at Kiana, keeping her focus on Otto’s ever-untrustworthy face.

“Speak,” she said, her voice low.

“I’m waiting.”

Otto turned toward the glass.

A serene smile lingered on his lips.

“…I intend to turn K-423 into a Herrscher—and then destroy her completely.”

Fu Hua’s eyes darkened.

“What?”

Fu Hua’s frown deepened.

“The Gem of Conquest is already in our possession, and K-423 is also under our control. There’s no need to turn her into a Herrscher to eliminate the Second Herrscher completely. Your reasoning makes no sense.”

Otto raised a hand, pressing his palm lightly against the glass wall of the containment chamber, as if caressing Kiana’s unconscious form.

“My dear friend, you should know this better than anyone.”

“In comparison to humans, Herrschers possess overwhelming power.”

“The infinite Honkai energy within them allows them to create miracles beyond imagination. If not for the Valkyries’ resistance, the Second Herrscher would have wiped out all of human civilization back in the year 2000.”

“The stronger humanity becomes, the stronger Honkai grows in response.”

Otto’s voice remained steady, emotionless yet carrying a forceful certainty.

“Fu Hua, you must understand this. The Previous Era was far more advanced than we are now. They wiped out all Herrschers, yet when faced with the Final Herrscher, even they could do nothing but perish—leaving only a handful of warriors like you as survivors.”

Fu Hua’s expression became unreadable.

Her gaze lingered on Otto, her thoughts obscured.

Otto continued, his tone unhurried.

“Which is why I do not believe that Valkyries, who wield weapons powered by Honkai, will ever be able to defeat the Final Herrscher.”

“Our civilization is destined to crumble, just like the Previous Era.”

Fu Hua’s patience ran thin. She cut him off coldly.

“So what’s your plan, Otto? What are you trying to say?”

Otto finally turned back to face her.

His voice, for the first time, carried a hint of gentleness—almost reassuring.

“My dear friend, calm yourself.”

“What I seek is simple.”

Otto exhaled softly, spreading his arms as though presenting his grand vision.

“I want to create a Herrscher that belongs to humanity.”

“Not a Herrscher born from Honkai’s will.”

Fu Hua’s expression froze.

“…What?”

Otto’s golden eyes gleamed with an unfathomable depth.

“Not an artificial Herrscher, like the ones created through God Keys.”

“But a true Herrscher—one where the human consciousness triumphs over the Herrscher’s will.”

“In K-423’s case, this would mean the part of her that is Kiana Kaslana would overpower the will of the Second Herrscher, Sirin—fully claiming control over this body.”

Fu Hua shut her eyes, lowering her head as if deep in thought.

After a long moment, she spoke.

“…Do you have a concrete plan?”

Otto’s lips curved slightly.

“Of course. I have spent many years preparing for this moment.”

For the first time in a while, an unmistakable excitement flickered in his golden eyes.

A childlike joy—as if he were about to unveil a long-awaited masterpiece.

“Would you like to hear the details?”

Fu Hua shook her head.

“No need.”

“I believe you, Otto Apocalypse.”

Her gaze drifted back to the unconscious Kiana, suspended in the fluid-filled capsule.

She took one last, long look at the girl.

Then, without hesitation, she turned away.

“I won’t interfere.”

“I will fulfill my duties as a Valkyrie, and you—don’t forget your own mission.”

With that, she walked toward the exit.

Otto watched her go, his smile unchanged.

The door slid open.

A few minutes later, surveillance cameras confirmed that Fu Hua had left the laboratory.

Only then did Otto’s expression darken.

He turned back toward Kiana, his golden eyes narrowing slightly.

Then, in a quiet murmur, he spoke.

“…I did not deceive you, my dear Fu Hua.”

“I truly do wish to see if human will can overcome Herrscher instincts.”

“But… you never asked me the most important question.”

“You never asked how I plan to make that happen.”

“Perhaps… deep down, you’re simply turning a blind eye to the truth?”

“Perhaps you, too, want to believe in this experiment’s success?”

Otto chuckled softly.

“How fortunate we are, Fu Hua.”

“We trust each other so well.”

His laughter grew.

“Just as you believe I will accomplish my goal…”

“…I believe that you will never ask me how I intend to do it.”

“…What a perfect understanding we have.”

“Hahaha… Ha… Haha…!”

A low, unsettling laugh spilled from his lips.

Then, without hesitation, he turned toward the control panel.

Raising his voice, he gave the order—

“Begin Honkai energy infusion.”

“Phase One Experiment—Commence.”

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