Behind-the-scenes video of the beginning of Honkai.

"But……"

Mei understood her father's meaning, but she couldn't just leave Kiana to fate and ignore that madman Otto.

“Thunder Dragon Horse, I understand what you mean… but now is not the time to blame them. Kiana is also indispensable to Anti-Entropy.” Iselin Leviathan stepped forward at this moment. “Now that Destiny has gained the power of the Saintess, if we ignore it, it will be a great threat to us.”

"In that case, Dr. Iserly, what are your plans? Are you going to try to fight a losing battle like before?"

"..."

"Everything you're doing now is just acting on impulse, and it's all meaningless. Do you really think you can fight against fate on your own? Even if nothing happens to you this time, the price next time won't just be Kiana, but all of you! I don't want the fate of the Ark Fortress to befall the North American branch again."

Raiden Ryoma recalled the destroyed Ark, which was also the turning point for Anti-Entropy. Now, Anti-Entropy no longer has the power to fight against Destiny.

"So you're planning to give up the fight?"

"This communication band... belongs to the Magician!"

Iselin thought of the mysterious executor. Although they were colleagues, the executor was very secretive.

"Could it be that destiny is planning something again...? But we can't participate this time."

"Hehe, it seems that the battle in the desert has indeed dealt you a heavy blow." On the other end of the communicator, the magician Merlin also knew about Anti-Entropy's current situation. "Raiden Ryoma, although as you said, Anti-Entropy's current power is indeed no match for Destiny, Destiny is no longer what it used to be. After a series of battles, they are already at their last gasp."

"So I'm not here to deliver bad news, but to tell you some good news."

"Good news!?"

“That’s right. Otto will soon hold a grand meeting at the headquarters of Destiny to show off his achievements. This proves that the current bishop is still immersed in the joy of his victory and has not yet discovered the huge crisis that exists within Destiny.”

"The Valkyrie's heavy losses, the conflict between the Elder Council and the church and state, and his own arrogance—all of these will be the sharpest blades to destroy Destiny."

"Therefore, now is our best opportunity."

"I'm sorry, but I can't put the last remaining power of Anti-Entropy in danger for these reasons. Even if you're right, Destiny is still an opponent we can't defeat."

Although Merlin's offer was tempting, Raiden Ryoma still chose to refuse, after all, Anti-Entropy could not afford to fail a second time.

"Hmph, Raiden Ryoma. I understand why Welt entrusted the Anti-Entropy branch to you, because your composure and overall perspective are indeed the best."

"But in my opinion, your decisions are too conservative. The world today is like a giant magic show, where countless variables and opportunities will have a huge impact on the outcome. Being conservative will often only make you miss the best opportunities."

"While hard skills are certainly an important factor in the success or failure of magic, vision and courage are also indispensable conditions."

"...I'm sorry, I can't help you."

"Alright... it seems I can't convince you today. In that case, I'll just have to achieve my goal in my own way."

Merlin knew she couldn't persuade Raiden Ryoma to join, but it didn't matter. She was just there to inform Anti-Entropy, since the overall situation had already been decided.

"what you up to?"

Raiden Ryoma also realized that the magician wanted to act alone, and asked seriously.

“We are both executors of anti-entropy, and in this day without our leader, we both have the right to act independently. Since you cannot assist me, there is no need for me to let you know the details.”

"But please rest assured, I will reserve seats for you in the audience. You are welcome to come anytime if you wish to attend."

"Soon, our stage will begin, and this show will change the entire world, even the future of humanity..."

After saying this, Merlin immediately hung up the call with Raiden Ryoma, who fell into a deep silence.

Walter Yang: "So it seems that the anti-entropy of this world was destroyed by Schicksal?"

Tesla: "That damned Otto, he actually wiped out Anti-Entropy!"

Einstein: "Judging from the current situation, this executor of the otherworldly anti-entropy codenamed Magician is probably planning to do something to destiny to establish a new order."

Raiden Ryoma: "I never imagined that in another world, it would only be me and Dr. Iserin leading the remnants."

Otto: "Interesting. I'm quite curious about what makes this guy so confident in destroying Destiny."

From this very limited information, Otto could tell that the destiny of the other world was definitely different from his own. After all, he had overthrown the Council of Elders five hundred years ago, and the current destiny was essentially his personal fiefdom.

As for his own arrogance, Otto himself admitted that he was indeed very arrogant. After all, the smarter a person is, the more arrogant they are. With very few exceptions, it can be said that he has always looked down on others.

He was quite curious about what his counterpart in this world was like, what kind of person he was, since different experiences lead to different personalities.

Chapter 335 The Indifferent Otto of Honkai Impact 2

Meanwhile, at the headquarters of Destiny, in the bishopric.

"Dear faithful believers of Destiny, thank you for obeying the call of the Church and coming here. I am very grateful for your presence."

Standing on the high platform, Otto of this world, with a feigned expression of enthusiasm, looked at the arriving council of elders and began his passionate speech.

"In the nearly thousand-year history of Destiny, our battle against the Honkai has never ceased. It is thanks to the struggles of everyone here and those fallen heroes that humanity has been able to grow stronger amidst the raging waves of the Honkai and usher in the prosperity we enjoy today."

"We destroyed Anti-Entropy, the heretical and evil anti-human organization that rebelled against us, and we also defeated the evil behemoth that occupied the middle of the sea. Even the power of the Herrscher is no longer the trump card that Honkai threatens humanity."

"Today, we have transcended the fear of collapse that has lasted for thousands of years and ushered in a new era in which the things we have long dreamed of are about to come true."

"Ladies and gentlemen, we will transcend our impoverished physical bodies and become new human beings, and you will be the first pioneers to step into the future!"

"..."

However, the elders below remained completely silent in the face of Otto's evocative words, and the scene fell into silence.

"What's wrong? It seems you are not satisfied with the glory bestowed upon you by destiny?"

Otto's expression also darkened somewhat; after all, someone dared to be dissatisfied with the honor he had bestowed upon them!

“Bishop Otto…I don’t understand what you mean…What do you want us to do?”

One of the councilors mustered his courage and asked Otto. Although he was a high-ranking official, he knew that he was just a nobody who could be easily killed by Otto. But now that things had come to this, he had to figure out what Otto was up to.

"Hehe... Good question."

"As you all probably already know, with the artificial Herrscher project gradually maturing, Schicksal has proven the possibility of coexistence between humanity and Honkai through a series of experiments."

"The artificial Herrscher Valkyries in the Divine Authority Squad are the best example. In the fusion experiment with the Herrscher core, the powerful strength and Honkai adaptability they showed will be the direction of future human evolution."

"But... how could the sheer number of Herrscher cores possibly support the transformation of all humanity..."

After all, each Herrscher is an extremely powerful being, and eliminating them would require a great deal of effort. Moreover, there are only a handful of Herrschers so far! How could such a small number of cores possibly support the entire human civilization?

“You’re right. The artificial Valkyrie is an extreme condition in the artificial Herrscher project. An individual born from a soulless human body with the power of a Herrscher is indeed not suitable for the entire human race.”

"However, our ancestors provided the answer to this question hundreds of thousands of years ago. That is the true soul of humanity—what we once told you all about? That which exists in the bloodline of humanity, called the Stigmata!"

"That's the conclusion we drew from human bloodlines based on data from ruins in the distant past combined with current research. Individuals with Stigmata will gain Honkai adaptability beyond that of Valkyries after activating the Stigmata. It's like the power of the Kaslana family, and it is this power that has given humanity new possibilities."

“The Stigmata will be the key to enabling humanity to accept the Honkai and open the gate to evolution... Therefore, I need your assistance to complete the final step.”

"This...you mean..."

Otto's words terrified everyone present, because if it were as they thought, Otto's plan would be far too insane!

"It seems the bishop intends for all of you here to be your first batch of test subjects."

At this moment, Merlin, who had been watching the show, also stepped forward and directly revealed Otto's meaning.

"You are... the heir to the Cavendish family?"

“I never expected that His Excellency the Bishop would remember such a small family as ours. I am truly flattered. As you said, I am the new head of the family, and you may call me Merlin.”

"Heh... The Cavendish family's assistance to Schicksal is evident to all; they are important partners of Schicksal. I am very pleased that such a young and promising talent is at Schicksal's disposal... So, as a fellow member of the Senate, do you have any thoughts to share?"

“Your Excellency, please do not misunderstand. I do not oppose your plan. On the contrary, I believe it is indeed the most feasible path for humanity, and it is an honor to be a part of it.”

Merlin echoed Otto's words, expressing her support for him, but was that really the case?

"However... I've heard that not all humans possess Holy Marks, and it's well known that those who possess Holy Marks are extremely rare. In other words, not all of you present are qualified to participate in the evolution and become new humans. Is that true, Your Excellency?"

"You're right. Before activation, the Holy Mark is just a piece of recessive gene in the human body, and it needs to go through a series of methods to function."

"If one of us is unfortunate enough not to have a Holy Mark, does that mean he or she can only be abandoned?"

Merlin also asked a crucial question: what would Otto do to those present if they failed to awaken their Stigmata?

"That's right. After all, people without awakened holy marks have no value. For the new era and the new humanity, people without awakened holy marks should be burned away like charcoal until they turn to ashes and completely disappear from this world, thus making their own contribution to humanity."

Otto also dropped his fake smile and said coldly.

"If that's the case, then looking at the world, aren't the hundreds of millions of non-Stigmata holders just abandoned pawns?"

"Yes."

"In that case, humanity will inevitably be divided due to injustice, and human society will once again fall into turmoil and division. At that time, it will probably not be as simple as the birth of an anti-entropy. You may be at odds with more than half or even more of the world's population."

"Hehe... I agree with your idea. You're right, but the result of survival of the fittest is the law of nature, and also the law of this world. It cannot be changed. Fate has already made preparations for this."

"So... how do you treat ordinary humans?"

"It's very simple... As long as they obey the plan of Destiny, Destiny will naturally do its best to ensure the safety of humanity. But if they oppose Destiny, then I will have no choice but to eliminate them."

"Because even if Destiny doesn't take action... the final Honkai will help us get rid of these useless humans. In the new era, useless humans have no value; on the contrary, they are a huge amount of garbage."

Otto so casually pronounced the death penalty on most of humanity. His cold gaze and icy words chilled everyone present, sending shivers down their spines. After all, if Otto could abandon so many people today, he could abandon them tomorrow as well. No one wanted to be abandoned and then die.

Tesla: "Madman! Madman! I never imagined that Otto in this world would be even more insane than the one on our side, so easily abandoning the majority of humanity. He's a complete and utter madman!"

Otto: "I'm truly honored to receive an assessment from Dr. Tesla that he's even crazier than me!"

Einstein: "Otto, you're no better. Indeed, every Otto in every world is dangerous."

Durandal: "Is this how the bishops of this world are? I really want to stab him with a gun."

Rita: "Lady Durandal, the bishop is still watching!"

Otto: "It's okay, it's not like it's the same person as me."

Otto severed ties with her directly. Although he was confident that he could sacrifice the whole world for Kallen, he was also certain that the world would not be destroyed before Kallen was resurrected.

This shows that the version of himself in this world is indeed even crazier than the original, and it's unclear how he became like this in this world.

Qin: "Fortunately, there are no people like this in our world who can disregard the lives of everyone in the world."

Diluc: "That's not necessarily true. After all, there are plenty of scumbags in our world too."

Ye Lan: "That's true, and since this world is in the apocalypse, there are probably even more madmen."

Ayato Kamisato: "Chaotic times breed cunning heroes; when necessary, use the right talent."

Chapter 336 The Actions of Anti-Entropy, Fate Under Attack