I was transported to a broken world, yet my dreams are connected to Star Iron?

　Xilin frowned slightly: "I may not have had much schooling, but don't treat me like an idiot. Whether Otto wants to kill me and Lingmo or capture us alive, he wouldn't resort to such a thankless method. You're not so much stopping me from rescuing Lingmo, but rather putting me through a test... You don't think I can't see through it, do you?"

　Although Amber remained expressionless, Sirin could clearly sense that several question marks seemed to have risen above Amber's head.

　No, so she really thinks I'm an idiot!

　"Sister Sirin, don't mind me. I'm always treated like an idiot by everyone too."

　Kiana, having heard Sirin's thoughts, comforted her with a smile.

　However, before Kiana could say more, Sirin grabbed Fate by the scruff of her neck and pulled her directly back into her body from the core.

　"Eh?"

　Kiana was a little confused by the sudden change in body control: "Sister Sirin, didn't you say you wanted to control the body by yourself? Why are you back to this dual-control mode?"

　"Hey what? Time is of the essence, listen to me."

　Sirin glanced at Amber, who was not moving in the distance, casually conjured a soundproof barrier, and whispered.

　"If that guy wasn't lying, given our current physical condition, it would be impossible to break through the double blockade of these two Divine Keys. But fortunately, the girl controlling the Divine Keys isn't some genius. It's clear that her methods of using the Divine Keys are actually quite stiff."

　“I learned a lot from Lady Black Tower’s teaching materials before, and I was planning to teach you slowly later, but now it seems that you can only learn and apply it on the spot… In a moment, I will pretend to try to break through the barrier, and you need to quickly learn what I transmit to you during this time, and then cooperate with me to activate the core’s greatest potential.”

　"But……"

　Kiana asked, somewhat puzzled.

　"Since the core output level is fixed, it seems there's no difference between one person controlling it and two people controlling it?"

　“There are differences, especially in the space domain.”

　Sirin rejected Kiana's reasoning without hesitation.

　"The accuracy and speed of one person's calculations can never match the simultaneous calculations of two people who are in sync. Moreover, the Herrscher Core is not something that conforms to the laws of physics as you imagine. In fact, the Herrscher Core's operating mode is quite idealistic."

　"Especially for situations like ours where we use a dual-threaded core, it's a major area of ​​violation of the laws of nature. Theoretically, our output is more than 100%, which would reverse the electricity meter. Suzumo has already verified this for us on the Herrscher of Reason core, which is also a discrete core."

　"So... in order to prevent Suzuma from suffering, Kiana, you absolutely must not forget what I'm about to say."

　"What I'm going to teach you is a special technique for breaking through this kind of spatial blockade. The prototype of this technique was discovered in the teaching materials of the Black Tower, and then it was localized for the nature of the space in the original world, and finally formed a wonderful technique."

　"This technique didn't have a name at first. It was Suzumo who gave it a name after she found out about it. However, because it's so difficult to use, even I myself have less than a 20% chance of successfully using it."

　"So... what exactly is this technique?"

　Kiana was incredibly eager to try it.

　"Suzumo calls this technique..."

　Sirin paused for a moment: "Imaginary space renormalization."

　……

　So, while Sirin and Kiana were conducting their academic research, did Suzuma actually suffer as they imagined?

　The answer is... no.

　Although Suzuma had indeed personally experienced dozens of different defeat CGs on the central floating island, she was not playing the defeated side in these defeat CGs.

　The one playing the defeated side is naturally our Bishop, who holds the Death Core—and these CGs are even censored.

　After all, with the Herrscher of Death's regenerative abilities, Otto could indeed keep Suzuma occupied, but these regenerative abilities could only guarantee Otto's survival, not his victory.

　Lingmo had already experienced the same creaking, steel-faced texture as Xiaoshi more than a dozen times. All she could say was that beating up Otto was indeed a pleasant experience, especially with Otto's expression of enjoyment... If Lingmo didn't know that he was actually enjoying stalling for time, she would have seriously doubted whether her attacks would actually give this pervert a good time.

　"Hmm? My dear Miss Suzumo, why have you stopped attacking?"

　Otto chuckled softly as he used the power of the Herrscher of Death to completely repair his Soul Steel body once again.

　"If you pay close attention, you should be able to sense it, right? The space over the weapons lab has been completely sealed off. Your lovely little angel Sirin is probably fighting a fierce battle inside the barrier right now, isn't she?"

　"Oh, that? Actually, I noticed it."

　Lingmo put the now-dull-glowing spacetime prism back into the system space. During the battle just now, the show-loving Otto had already explained the whole story to her, so Lingmo now fully understood the situation.

　As for why she stopped... it was mainly because her transformation time had ended, and the amplification of the spacetime prism had finished.

　Without the amplification of the spacetime prism, Suzuma's strength will quickly drop to a level lower than Otto's current level, since Otto now definitely possesses Herrscher-level strength.

　So... she plans to get a different card.

　“But Otto, haven’t you noticed? Even if I fall completely into your trap this time, I’m not worried at all.”

　"Of course, Miss Suzuma is always so confident..."

　Otto bowed slightly: "However, since I have already laid out my entire plan to you, how about you clear up this poor fellow's doubts as well?"

　“I can provide explanations, but I’d rather not spoil the plot… It’s better to save our trump cards for last. Otto, you are indeed very smart, but in the end, you are still a bit arrogant.”

　A card appeared in Lingmo's hand.

　"Your regard for Sirin is always based on the premise that she is the Herrscher of the Void. If you take away Sirin's abilities, she may just be a pitiful girl in your eyes... This is your biggest limitation."

　“You’ve overlooked Sirin’s own initiative—even in your plan, Sirin and Kiana’s breakthroughs depend on their bond with me.”

　"So, do you think it's possible that, even setting aside Sirin's abilities, she herself possesses terrifying learning talent and intuition?"

　"Or to put it another way, is it possible that Sirin... is a top student, rather than the kind of student you're assuming who needs to attend literacy classes?"

　"Oh?"

　Otto's face lit up with interest: "Was it taught by Walter? Or by those doctors from Anti-Entropy? Or perhaps... by pioneers from a previous civilization?"

　"No, strictly speaking, her mentor should be considered an existence from beyond the stars."

　Lingmo crushed the card in her hand: "But right now, Your Excellency, you should worry about yourself first."

　As she spoke, accompanied by streaks of black and white light, Suzumo's figure and appearance under Otto's astonished gaze underwent slight changes.

　No, saying "somewhat" is too conservative. Lingmo's current appearance is absolutely something that would shock both sides of the current Destiny Headquarters.

　Because... the somewhat voluptuous blonde girl in front of him is a female version of Otto.

　"Since Your Excellency the Bishop wants to stall with me, then let's continue this stalemate and see whose teammate makes the breakthrough first."

　Lingmo raised her hand, and a pendant with a familiar pattern dangled from the girl's hand.

　"Coincidentally, I also have some knowledge of recovery abilities, so I can keep the bishop company until the end of time."

　"White flowers in full bloom—"

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　Bounty (5/9) ~

　Chapter 215 Theresa: One grandfather, two grandfathers... how come there's a female version of the grandfather?

　Although in past battles, Suzuma has always been an opponent who has been able to surprise Otto.

　For example, the somewhat unstable resurrection ability, the technology that prematurely awakened Sirin, and the girl's strange connections with the previous civilization.

　but……

　When he saw the female version of Otto appear in front of him, Otto finally couldn't hold back anymore.

　How should I put it? It wasn't that he was dissatisfied with the fact that girls had turned him into women. After all, as someone who didn't have much of a requirement for his gender and could even become a woman if he wanted to, Otto had all sorts of different female Otto forms in his own Soul Steel Body Library.

　What really made Otto lose his composure was Suzuma's demeanor—the timid feeling of a young girl combined with her feminine appearance made Otto feel as if he were seeing himself as a child before he met Karen, weak and insecure, as if anyone could kick him.

　However... Lingmo's temperament was just a facade, and at that time he really had no fighting ability at all.

　"What an amazing ability..."

　As he watched the thorny branches sprout from the girl's hand and easily neutralize the withering power of the Death Law, emitting a sizzling sound, Otto couldn't help but marvel.

　"I can sense that this power doesn't seem to be driven by Honkai energy... Is it an ability from the sea? Or did Miss Suzuma have some other opportunity?"

　"That's something I can't disclose."

　Lingmo smiled slightly and placed one hand on the coffin behind her.

　To be honest, although she had studied the use of the Abundance ability with Rakshasa for a period of time, she hadn't really learned much about offensive abilities; she spent most of her time learning how to recover.

　After all, she possesses destructive power, so her offensive capabilities are definitely not lacking. However, given the current situation... she's in a bit of a bind.

　If her attack power doesn't increase, she can only face a passive situation of being beaten. Although she has the power of abundance, even if several Ottos come, they can't kill her. But if it turns into a situation where there are "Lingmo-chans" all over the ground, not to mention Sirin, Wendy at the Third Airport will probably go crazy.

　At that point, the Destiny Headquarters will most likely end up like that SP+3 lady's island.

　"Forget it, since I don't have any other options, I might as well rely on the system's built-in skills..."

　With a single forceful movement, Lingmo slammed the coffin behind her heavily onto the ground in front of her.

　"Eternal sleep is not the end; the departed will return—"

　Numerous black and white branches extended wildly outward from the gaps in the coffin, entwining and then precisely "locking" Otto, who offered no resistance whatsoever.

　"Not hiding?"

　"Cough cough cough..."

　A moment later, after about half of his body had been eroded away, Otto used the power of the Death Law Core to remove the vines binding him and restore his body.

　"I was just curious about what you said, so I personally experienced what it felt like to be corrupted by your power... If living is the only symbol of life, then what you said is indeed true."

　"Unfortunately, this power cannot satisfy my needs."

　"so……"

　Before Otto could finish speaking, a barely audible gunshot rang out, and Otto's head exploded instantly.

　"Wendy?"

　Lingmo suddenly turned her head and looked in the direction of the third airport in the distance.

　"And there's also the headmaster!"

　A petite white-haired figure leaped up from the edge of the floating island, and it seemed she wasn't taking any unusual route.

　"Because it's really difficult to break through on the front lines, and everyone is worried about you, they sent the strongest person, the headmaster of this school... wait?"

　Looking at the two "Ottos" on the floating island, Theresa felt as if her mind had gone blank.

　"Two...grandfathers? No, the other one seems to be a grandmother?"

　"What the hell is Grandma?!"

　Suzuma protested, "It's me, Theresa! I just transformed into Otto's likeness!"

　"Yes, yes...right?"

　"No, no!"

　Just then, seeing Theresa's dazed expression, Otto, who had just recovered his senses, suddenly became playful: "Actually, I'm Suzumo, Theresa. Don't be fooled by that scoundrel Otto. He's deliberately taking advantage of your negative feelings to gain your trust!"

　"……what?"

　Theresa looked left and right and found that the two seemed to be exactly the same except for their gender.

　However, the male Otto was strangely dressed in what appeared to be a unisex Valkyrie armor, as if he had suddenly transformed from a woman into a man. The female Otto, on the other hand, was dressed much more naturally, in a papal robe, and he also seemed to be carrying a coffin similar to the one his grandfather had worn in his youth...

　The wise Theresa successfully reached a conclusion!

　What strange things are you thinking about?

　Seeing Theresa's strange expression, Lingmo shouted, somewhat embarrassed and annoyed, "Didn't Wendy just blow Otto's head off?! Do you think Wendy would hit me?"

　"Also, do you want me to tell you that you have a whole set of Cecilia's photobooks and figurines hidden in your office before you believe I'm Suzumo?!"

　"???"

　Otto immediately gave Theresa a surprised look: "My dear granddaughter, how come you still have this habit..."

　"!"

　Theresa's face flushed red instantly when her embarrassing past was suddenly exposed: "You just said it all! And Grandpa, why are you laughing so happily? Didn't you hide a bunch of Kallen figures in the basement yourself?!"

　"So you two really are from the same lineage..."

　Seeing that Otto no longer intended to act, Suzuma couldn't help but sigh.

　"Tsk... Anyway—"