To create Honkai Impact 3rd in a world where Kallen exists.

But the common people wouldn't do that; the endless exploitation by the old destiny and the devastation of war made it impossible for them to survive…

Rising forces have been repeatedly suppressed, but the people's anger will not be quelled.

Over time, the people developed a belief in her, and they remembered the saint who was hanged and gave her life for the people.

They believed Karen was the only "saint" in the world. They believed Karen's death was atonement for "all those born with sin."

"They worshipped everything and everyone related to the saint, using this spiritual sustenance to fight against the dark rule of fate."

When Otto said this, there was a certain light in his eyes, perhaps pride, perhaps anticipation.

He hated those who killed her, yet he was one of those responsible for her death.

He...didn't know what to do.

If his death could save her, he would be willing. Unfortunately, the world doesn't have a rule of exchanging one life for another.

"So... you used all of this as a stepping stone to your succession as bishop?"

Tesla, standing nearby, asked, drawing on her understanding of Otto's eventual success in leading his army to become a bishop.

"Why...why do you think this way..."

Otto looked surprised. Was that the kind of person she thought he was?

How could he possibly blaspheme those who believe in Karen?

He felt only guilt and regret...

"Isn't it just that looking at your face, I felt you would definitely do something like this?"

"It was with this face that you betrayed the inventor who created the Moon Throne, forced the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal to commit suicide, and murdered the First Herrscher who fought for humanity!"

"With that face, who knows what kind of bullshit scheme you were plotting, blocking the successor of the First Herrscher, letting the Second Herrscher go, and ultimately causing the deaths of nine thousand innocent civilians!"

As it turns out, Dr. Twin-Tailed Lobster couldn't change her temper; a little suppression only delayed her anger.

Tesla could no longer contain himself and angrily pointed out,

It wasn't directed at Otto's words, she was just targeting him as a person.

This face... it doesn't look like a good person's face at all!

In her view, Otto repeatedly acted as a spy for humanity, sabotaging several operations against the Herrschers and nearly causing the immediate demise of human civilization.

And my friends around me are dying one by one...

No wonder she was unwilling to go back as Otto's liaison; she insisted that she couldn't agree on anything with him.

Otto was speechless, staring at Tesla who had suddenly erupted in anger.

After his outburst, Tesla realized he had chosen the wrong target. His harsh words subsided, and he softened his tone, choosing to apologize.

"No, thank you,"

Otto, however, quickly regained his composure and accepted the insult.

Strangely, he didn't find this hard to understand.

Instead, there was a hint of loss in his eyes, as if... he wasn't particularly surprised by it.

“…There is indeed a void deep within my heart that time cannot fill.”

He admitted it, and because of it, he felt so suffocated he could barely breathe; every moment felt like he was in hell.

The emptiness in his heart was eroding him; he wanted to grasp at something.

But the only candle that filled his heart had been extinguished, and he could no longer relight it...

He could only be shrouded in darkness, the cold wind whispering, heading towards a place he knew nothing about.

"The more I pursued the saint's light, the deeper this emptiness plunged my soul into the torment of darkness. It was indeed an incurable poison."

"I have conducted human experiments and killed those who admired me. As you say, I do indeed face the terrible risk of falling into boundless darkness."

"For me, being a loving person like a saint... is just an ascetic practice, a precept, a form of self-discipline."

"Gentlemen—if I am able to return to my own world after this extraordinary adventure—I will relinquish my first right of succession to the Bishop of Life."

He made a little joke, but it was very sincere.

If such a miraculous encounter were to truly occur, I believe he would keep his promise...

At this moment, he might actually give up his position as bishop and return to being a priest because of a glimpse of the future that has materialized.

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs".

This is just a future that remains only in words.

[Haha, because of this face, Tesla really dares to say that, isn't that a personal attack?]

[Otto...abandoned the Bishop of Destiny? Hmm, that matches up, but unfortunately it's five hundred years later]

He is not a saint, so he cannot do what a saint can do, and therefore a saint cannot do what he can do.

Otto seems a bit insecure now? He can't even hold his head up in front of Kallen... How pathetic.

It's a pity...we don't get to see a henpecked Otto. How sad and lamentable.