Xingtie: Can’t you just let me focus on completing the commissions?

"Speaking of which, I almost forgot, Theresa...you still retain the spirit of a few people, don't you?"

"Yae Sakura, Yae Rin, Himeko... or rather, the former Herrscher of Corruption, 'Rin,' if she could still retain Kallen's spirit, that would be a fatal blow. Unfortunately, she didn't... otherwise, using Kallen to torment Otto would certainly be even more effective."

Hearing Emiya frankly express his malice towards Otto, Theresa sighed softly. Her gaze swept over the others; these people were all members of Schicksal, yet they showed absolutely no reaction to the other's malicious targeting of the High Priest of Schicksal.

grandfather,

How many people have you lost?

"But having Yae Sakura is enough. I'm sure the Bishop will be overjoyed to see his lively rival."

Emiya's face broke into a hearty smile, and upon hearing his words, everyone present showed a slight look of surprise.

Otto's rival?!

This name sounds like it belongs to a woman.

Does that mean Otto likes men?

That's not right either.

Could it be that……

Bishop Otto actually lost to a woman from the Far East?

The thought of this possibility brought a smile to Rita's face, while Himeko Murata exclaimed...

"Let me tell you about the rival in love."

"Should we really talk about it? The person involved's granddaughter is there, it's not appropriate."

“Otto is a heinous criminal. We are here to understand his past so that we can make a more concrete judgment about his future trial!”

This righteous declaration was endorsed by the people present. Theresa looked at everyone, sighed slightly, and said nothing more.

"Let me briefly explain. Otto had a crush on Kallen Kaslana since childhood, but Kallen, disgusted by Schicksal's actions, stole the last Divine Key of the previous civilization and fled to the Far East. In a small village in the Far East, she met a priestess named Yae Sakura. After a series of events, she finally confessed her feelings... Later, when Kallen returned to Schicksal and was defined as a major sinner by the organization, the chief of Apocalypse proposed that Kallen marry Otto to spare her life. However, Kallen refused Otto and slapped him, claiming that she already had someone she loved."

Wonderful! ! !

Well done! You did a great job!

Your Majesty, we love you dearly!

"However, in other words, if Kallen had really agreed to marry Otto back then, there probably wouldn't have been that blond simp who was completely obsessed with resurrecting Kallen for five hundred years..."

Emiya couldn't help but sigh. People like Obito and Otto, who would affect the whole world for the sake of a woman, could be called devoted lovers to put it nicely, but to put it bluntly... they were shameless sycophants.

But conversely,

If this guy actually manages to win over his goddess, the ending of the story might become quite ordinary.

"By the way, the reason Yae Sakura came to you is because you are a product of Kallen's genes. She smelled Kallen's scent on you and used you as Kallen's substitute."

OK!

I was wondering why that fox insisted on following her, but now I finally understand the truth.

Theresa raised an eyebrow subtly. She knew her grandfather used her as a substitute for Karen. Not only her, but also Amber, her grandfather's secretary, were byproducts of that former saint.

I thought that this body double literature would come to an end once my grandfather was gone,

And now they've even made a sequel?

What kind of large-scale, continuous emotional drama is this?

If you're going to act, fine, but why are you all using me as a stand-in for Grandma Karen?

"Strength, ideals, and a sense of belonging!"

"When I inherited the name of Karen Kaslana..."

Mr. Emiya began a forbidden incantation, and Theresa, instinctively sensing the ominous nature of it, quickly interrupted his rapid chanting, speaking swiftly...

"Didn't you want to revive the Yae sisters? Then why don't you demonstrate it to us right here?"

"0.8 on site? That works... Wait, there's a message coming in."

Just as he was about to put on a live-action version of the magic trick, Emiya's phone received a message from the hardworking Mr. Gray Serpent.

"The exact coordinates of the Herrscher of the Void have been determined. We can now proceed to that area to begin the recruitment process."

"It's rare to have such a hardworking and dedicated subordinate. I'm so moved I could cry."

While assisting Fu Xuan in seizing the city, she also continued to follow up on the tasks he assigned.

World Snake has such outstanding employees.

Why worry that great things cannot be accomplished!

I'm so moved!

"Grey Serpent, don't worry, once I bring Mebius back, I'll make sure she gives you a big promotion and a raise! World Serpent will never let down an outstanding employee like you!"

[P.S.: I can't manage five updates today, I'll try again tomorrow.]

Chapter 192: Let's put an end to this once and for all, Sirin! (5/5)

Cold water droplets kept splashing onto my body.

In the ear,

You can hear the kittens' cries of distress.

If it were any other time,

Most girls would probably hold it in their hands and comfort it.

Unfortunately, ...

Now, she has no interest in paying attention to anything in the outside world.

Simply closing one's heart is already an exhausting effort.

How could you possibly have time to pay attention to an insignificant kitten?

After a long time,

In the alley, the kitten's mournful cries gradually faded away.

The girl opened her sky-blue eyes and gazed at the white kitten sleeping soundly inside her jacket, letting out a soft sigh.

Just as she was about to stand up and leave the alley, suddenly a golden light appeared in her deep blue pupils. In an instant, the power originating from the imaginary space was grasped in the girl's hand, and then she blasted it fiercely at the kitten on the ground.

If that blow had hit, the kitten would surely have been reduced to ashes.

"do not want!"

The 25-year-old girl let out a desperate moan as she watched helplessly as the ball of imaginary energy hurtled towards the kitten.

but……

The moment that ball of imaginary energy left his hand, it abruptly vanished without a trace.

Pale red feathers drifted slowly down into the girl's eyes.

A voice also reached the girl's ears.

"Kiana, don't give her another chance to take your body away."

"...Isn't it too late to talk about these things now?"

The girl gazed at the sleeping kitten, closed her eyes, and without hesitation turned and walked out of the alley. Her calm voice echoed through the alley, sounding lonely and forlorn.

"If it weren't for your interference, I wouldn't have ended up like this, my dear class monitor. Now that things have come to this... from what standpoint are you lecturing me?"

"Himeko-sensei's student?"

The mere mention of Himeko's name signifies that Feather's voice has fallen silent.

The girl clenched her fists, and after waiting for a long while without receiving a response, she suddenly let out a low growl.

"Why are you treating me like a prisoner? What did I do? What did I do wrong to deserve this treatment? Even if that monster is sealed inside me, my life wouldn't have changed at all if you hadn't awakened her... But now, you've... completely ruined me."

"Squad leader, why are you doing this to me?"

Within the Feathered Dust, the not-so-eloquent Miss Yingjie fell silent. If she hadn't mistakenly trusted Otto, the previous collapse probably wouldn't have been triggered so violently, and Himeko... wouldn't have...

Ultimately, it was her fault.

However, she, who was never good at expressing her emotions, remained silent for a long time and could only manage to utter two short syllables.

"Feel sorry."

"That's not what I want to hear."

"But that's all I can say, Kiana. I don't know what else to say, but... your current situation is very dangerous. You must return to Theresa and the others as soon as possible, otherwise you will definitely be completely replaced by the Herrscher of the Void."

"And then, kill my friends with my own hands again? Hurt Mei, hurt Bronya, hurt... Auntie, just like hurting Aunt Himeko."

The white-haired girl gave a desperate, bitter smile. She raised her head and looked up at the starry sky over Sky City. The city's night sky never had any dazzling stars, just like the choice she was facing at this moment. In the dark and boundless wilderness, there was not a single ray of light to guide her.

"Squad leader, I'm tired."

"I neither want to become a monster, nor do I intend to continue being tormented by that monster."

"...I should feel lucky to have come into this world and embarked on this journey, but I have let down too many people: my stinky old man, Aunt Himeko, my great-aunt, Mei... and everyone who died in the Great Collapse."

"I don't want to come again next time."

As she spoke, her hand already rested on the last weapon at her waist. She gently drew the spear she usually used to fight Honkai Beasts, slowly pointed the muzzle at her forehead, took a deep breath, and whispered…

"Farewell, everyone."

Just as she was about to pull the trigger, she suddenly heard a woman's shouts and cries for help coming from outside the alley. Almost instinctively, she pushed off with her feet and shot off like an arrow, disappearing from her spot and rushing out of the alley.

Upon reaching the outside of the alley, Kiana was greeted by a squad of Honkai Beasts surrounding two or three lone women. Kiana took a deep breath and charged forward without hesitation.

"Kiana, you can't fight anymore!"

Within the Feathered Dust, Fu Hua's anxious voice rang out. If Kiana continued fighting, it would only further stimulate the awakening of the Herrscher of the Void's power. At that point, all of Himeko's previous efforts would truly be in vain.

of course,

She also knew that if Kiana didn't fight, those women would surely die as well.

"A self-proclaimed righteous Valkyrie would actually stop her from rescuing those in distress? Indeed, no matter how your physical characteristics change, you can't escape this despicable and hypocritical nature."

The third consciousness existing within Kiana sneered at Fu Hua.

"Whether you're hypocritical or despicable, the harm you Heralds cause to humanity is the most severe."

"So, are we just going to sit idly by and watch some people be sacrificed?"

"Saving the world is not easy. Sometimes... we may not even be able to save one person, but even so, we are still practicing this 090 road."

"Salvation? It's because of people like you who spout empty slogans that I exist! That I, the judge who punishes hypocrites like you, exist!!!"

The past of Babylon seemed to be replaying in my mind.

even,

That woman,

The image of the woman who treated him like a daughter, giving him that hug before she died, also flashed through his mind…

Even people like that cannot tolerate it.

Is there really any need to save such a world?

Is it justice to push these innocent people onto the operating table and subject them to unbridled human experiments?

Is launching missiles at the hero who defeated the Herrscher and should have been honored with glory the way to save the world?

"Even in my dull-witted vessel, her actions are far more substantial than those of you self-proclaimed scum on the path of salvation!"

"Soon, this vessel will be completely in my hands, and at that time, I will crush you with my own hands! Human!"

"Then we don't need to wait any longer."

From within the Feathered Dust came the resolute voice of the former Crimson Mandarin Duck Immortal.

"Now, right here, let's settle this once and for all, Sirin—!"

[P.S.: I'm done writing, gotta go now.]