Time in a collapsing world

"By the way, Otto, how is the situation at the front line?"

Looking at Otto reading the book on the table carefully, Yaeri spoke.

"Li, are you worried about the safety of Sakura and Kallen?"

"They don't need me to worry about them now, just asking casually,"

"According to the family intelligence, the Knights' front line was attacked by other countries, and the Honkai beasts on the Valkyrie's front line are also becoming more active, but it's nothing serious for now."

"Is this so..."

After so many years, the Honkai beasts that I defeated on the front line before should have gathered again. Maybe a new wave of beasts will appear in a short time. The special weapons I left behind have lost their effectiveness...

But this has nothing to do with him for the time being. The troubles of this era have to be solved by the people of this era. As long as it is not his sister or Kallen who are surrounded by beasts due to excessive enthusiasm, he doesn't bother to care.

"By the way, the underwater Honkai beasts in the port have also started to become active, and many of our ships that went out to sea have been attacked."

Otto did not show much concern when he said these words. Most of his attention was now on his own research.

"Is anyone going to deal with it?"

"Yes, Kaslana has sent people to block the port. As for the active expedition...Excuse me, no one is strong enough to fight so many Honkai beasts underwater."

"..."

Indeed, people nowadays do not have the experience and equipment to fight underwater. Even Yae Sakura with Sakura Fubuki in her hand cannot deal with the continuous attacks of Honkai beast underwater.

"It's really a troubled time... Do I have to run away?"

"I have already made preparations for you to leave the city. If you wish, I am always available to support you."

"Hey, I was just joking. You and Kallen are still here. How could I just abandon you?"

Yae Ri's words made Otto smile happily, but he quickly suppressed it and talked about another topic: "By the way, Ri, do you think Honkai will be eliminated?"

What a familiar question! Yaegiri had been asked this question many times in the previous civilization.

"Who knows...why are you asking this all of a sudden?"

Yaeri didn't want to undermine Otto's confidence, so she gave an ambiguous answer.

"Have you forgotten the agreement you made with Kallen? We made it when we first met." Otto gave a small reminder.

"Let's save the world together..."

Yaeri remembered it, but she didn't expect Otto to remember it so clearly.

"Yes, I think that the thing called collapse is the biggest cancer in the world at this stage. As long as it is removed, our world will be back on track."

"..."

Not only did he remember it well, but he also took it very seriously. Yae Li silently evaluated it in her heart and smiled, "So, have you come up with any good way to fight it?"

“Not yet, so I’m still researching.”

For some reason, up to now, Otto, who was originally disliked by his family due to his frail health, is given special attention by the archbishop. Not only does he allow him to do various researches at home, but the archbishop also takes the initiative to provide Otto with everything he needs.

"Now it seems that you may really become the 'great inventor' or... 'great scientist' that Kallen mentioned?" Yaegiri teased.

"But I haven't come up with any results yet..."

Otto was a little frustrated. Even though Yaegiri had provided enough help during his research, he didn't make any progress.

"Do you need me to comfort you?"

Yaeri looked up at him.

"Thank you, Li, but no thanks. After all, I am no longer the same Otto."

Otto tugged at his collar, and two buttons of his shirt were torn off. "Then I will continue my research. See you tomorrow, Li."

"Oh..."

This was the first time that Otto asked me to leave on my own initiative. It seemed that he had made up his mind to have a good retreat?

Yaeri waved at her, and her grown but still young figure left the mansion.

"..."

[It's really scary... Fortunately, he didn't use his ability, otherwise I would have been exposed in front of him. ]

"..."

[Are you still doubting? ]

"..."

[He is a dangerous guy. It was he who accelerated the extinction of mankind in the last civilization. Three entire cities were destroyed by him! ]

"..."

[If we leave him alone, this 'person' will surely bring death to everyone. ]

"Shut up."

[Oh, you will regret it. ]

The voice in Otto's head gradually disappeared. He had been listening silently from beginning to end, digesting and discerning the information in it. Only when he could no longer bear it did he say those two words.

Otto still hadn't figured out what this thing in the family temple was, but he knew it could help his research far beyond this era. And, he learned part of Yae Ri's identity from it.

Otto would conduct his research silently as if he were autistic, not only to give his family a satisfactory answer, but also to get closer to the truth.

Otto was reluctant to tell Yaeri about this, probably because his heart was shaken by the voice in his head.

The world disaster known as the Herrscher...huh?

Otto shook his head and laughed. No matter what it said, there was one thing he would never do, and that was to attack Yae Ri.

"If you can provide me with more knowledge, I don't mind listening to your persuasion again..."

Otto whispered, knowing the thing could hear.

Meanwhile, on the way home, Yae Ri took out the communicator, which showed Su's image.

"Su, the Void Treasure has been unsealed... Are you sure you don't need my help to get it back?"

Neither Otto nor Xukong Wanzang knew that Yae Ri already knew everything. Even though he did not use his power directly, as the former master of Xukong Wanzang, he could still slightly feel a certain "aura" from that thing.

"No need. Anyone who can unlock the seal must be a person of great wisdom. This era also needs such people. Xukong Wanzang can be loaned to him temporarily."

Su's vision was intermittent, as if something was interfering.

"Leave the Key of God to the people of this era? To be honest, I still don't know the whole plan. Mei should have changed a lot after waking up, right? Can you give me a little hint so that I can be mentally prepared?"

Yaezaki said tentatively, but Su said nothing and just changed the subject:

"Why don't you come over? Alicia is grumbling again and wants to see you."

"Didn't I just go there a few days ago? I almost couldn't come back then!"