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

Durandal's expression shifted rapidly, her face turning ashen, as if she had realized something.

"That's right, the past becomes reality. The present is grafted onto the history of the past."

"Imagine a disaster like the Second Honkai Impact 3rd would be wiped out, while modern humans like these would still retain their experience and knowledge..."

"Of course, the Honkai won't just disappear into thin air, and there will still be unexpected challenges—but the gains for humanity far outweigh the losses."

Otto described his plans vividly, but out of the corner of his eye, he could still catch a glimpse of the other person's less-than-pleasant expression.

He didn't mind, and smiled with a sense of relief.

As expected of the person he considers to be the successor to Kallen, the other's growth has already amazed him. Hopefully... he can be even more surprised next.

He stated that his plan was nearing completion.

Obtain leverage and reach agreements with the Will of Honkai; acquire coordinates and complete the puzzle from the World Serpent.

He paused, then mentioned the movements of the World Serpent, which could also be considered a warning.

"Frankly, I don't particularly like the World Serpent's Stigmata Project either, but we've already missed the best opportunity to stop it. And now... there's a chance to put everything back to square one,"

"He also happened to want to see this drama of reversed time and space,"

"The Will of Honkai has lowered the gates of the Tree of Imaginary Numbers for me; and I will become its representative in the human world in this matter."

"Your Excellency, do you wish to become a Herrscher?"

Durandal interrupted him, gripping her lance tightly, and asked him,

Otto paused for a moment,

"From the perspective of power, you could say that... although it comes at the cost of a physical body, the power is enough for me to reshape the world..."

"But we are happy to see this, both for the world, for those of you who want to defeat the Honkai, and even for the Honkai will."

"Everyone's happy, isn't that right?"

Otto looked at her with a smile.

"But what about the world itself?"

"No destruction, no construction... How can we welcome a new world without destroying an old one?"

“...That’s not what I want to hear. From the beginning until now, you’ve never mentioned the real cost of your plan.”

Durandal simply shook her head, narrowing her eyes as she looked at the other person.

The other party used flowery and abstract language to embellish their words, but consistently avoided discussing the real facts.

"Now."

Otto's answer was concise and to the point.

"Ok?"

"The price is now,"

“I will erase these five hundred years of history from the branches of time, and let the world return to the state when Karen Kaslana was still alive.”

"The price we have to pay is precisely the world itself."

Otto formally revealed the cost of his plan, unlike his previous veiled and partial statements; he fully and precisely explained the possibility of its realization.

That's how they can achieve the results he wants.

As for lies?

If it is not completed, then the plan is not a lie.

Chapter 200 Murdering Almost Everyone in the World

The conversation between the two was not yet over.

They soon discussed parts of the Stigmata Project, and Otto made it clear that he didn't like it much.

But now it's too late; the effort required has more than doubled. Perhaps 500 years ago would have been a better time to stop it.

So... even for the sake of the Saintess's future, he has chosen the plan with the highest success rate.

Durandal couldn't help but shout angrily, unable to suppress her inner rage any longer.

"You dislike the Stigmata Project, yet you intend for the entire world to pay a price even heavier than the Stigmata Project itself?"

“You are murdering almost everyone in the world, Bishop!”

Her rebuke was forceful, but the person she was facing didn't care.

Seeing her angry expression, Otto did not deny her claims, but calmly said...

"Hmm...that's right. But, humans will still be human because of this."

"But what's the point? We protect humanity, we protect living, breathing free will, not some vague concept!"