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

"My resignation is serious. My departure from Destiny is also serious. You must know, over the past five hundred years, I have traversed countless mountains and rivers to find my final resting place—"

"—That is a priceless treasure that cannot be bought with anything, and I would give everything for it."

"What exactly did you find?" Theresa asked, her brow furrowed.

“We found a time, we found a sacred soul that was not yet dead. You know—many people die too late; and some die too early.”

She thought she had found her own death, but everyone knew it was far from the right time. On the contrary, if I could decide my own death—

He paused for a moment, as if a certain scene had already surfaced in his mind, his voice filled with excitement.

He had no fear of death; death was merely an inevitable path, and besides... he was the one who should have died long ago.

"I will use my death to prove to her what a magnificent end to life it is to truly die voluntarily and die willingly."

"At that time...she will realize how brilliant the light of humanity her life can still radiate in that previously stagnant future."

He exclaimed, his eyes filled with hope, "I will prove it, I absolutely will!"

He then fused together all the cores of the thousand Herrschers he had collected, transforming them into a stream of light that floated directly into Theresa's hand.

Otto, still smiling, said goodbye to Theresa.

"You don't need to be too angry with me, Theresa. The power transfer ceremony will proceed as scheduled, and I assure you you will become the 'Archbishop of Destiny' with full authority."

As for me…

"I will soon embark on my final journey to the other side of the world to find that one and only existence—a hero that you all know by heart."

He had already turned around and walked out of the church, his pure white bishop's robes fluttering in the gray sky, and he seemed to be walking in a hurry.

"...Karen Kaslana."

"The only person I would give everything for."

Only then did the group realize that Otto's resignation was not a joke, nor did it seem like a false lie.

Like a faithful believer who has found his true faith.

However, while they were speculating about his journey, they never imagined that the price he would have to pay would be so insane!

He knew... but this obsession was unstoppable.

Many people die too late; while others die too early... Who are we referring to?

Otto is truly a pure-hearted god of war.

He wanted to prove the value of life, to show Karen—what could one person, with their limited power, possibly accomplish?

A low gust of wind blew by, causing the landscape painting hanging in the living room to sway slightly.

There were quite a few people in the living room, some of whom were rather noisy, but at this moment, it was completely silent.

I couldn't help but stare intently at Otto's last words; his eyes held a certain light, filled with hope and happiness.

"Is he... the only one... worthy of... giving everything...?"

Karen murmured to herself, remained silent for a moment, then lowered her head and let out a sigh.

She doesn't think she's that kind of person.

But Otto treated her like that kind of person, and she felt a mix of emotions, unsure whether to be happy or bewildered.

He realized his own cowardice and weakness at the time, and knew that he had given up hope of survival, and that his struggles had been powerless to resist.

But he still chose to pursue the light of the person named Karen, even though it had faded and was no longer bright.

All for that one moment when the spring sun shines brightly and the scenery is perfect, and that one sound as he leaps over the wall... the great inventor.

Chapter 187 A Battle of Setbacks

Karen was filled with countless emotions, but she didn't know who to share them with.

She was just a little dazed, her mind wandering over and over some unrealistic ideas.

Perhaps if she had bowed her head then, accepted any of Otto's offers, and yielded to the nobles for even a moment, she wouldn't have been sentenced to hang.

Or perhaps, she agreed to the marriage with Otto, even if it was only temporary, even if... the Kaslana family would later be merged into other families.

Perhaps... by taking things slowly and patiently, she can not only salvage everything but also gain even more...

But there is no possibility.

She will not give in.

If that were the case, she wouldn't be Karen, she wouldn't be a saint.

There are always some people who cannot be subdued; she represents more than just herself.

Karen had thought of many possibilities and many "what ifs" in her mind, but none of them were like her anymore, and time wouldn't wait for her to revisit those "what ifs".

She was willing to die for the cause rather than live a life of submission.