The Paladin on the Infinite Tour

"This is undoubtedly a good thing. Perhaps this heralds that the battle between us and Honkai will enter a new era. An era where we don't need to be afraid of Honkai and can bravely confront any Honkai."

"And that's the root of what I'm thinking about."

Having said this, Otto showed a very serious expression.

But Alexia was not affected by his expression and ate a cookie very calmly: "Then what are you thinking about, Bishop?"

"retire."

"Oh, that's it, retirement...what?"

Alexia suspected that her ears might have heard wrongly.

What did he just hear? Bishop Otto is retiring? Is this man who has been the Archbishop of Destiny for over five hundred years retiring? !

Not even bothering to taste the black tea and cookies, Alexia quickly came to Otto's desk in three steps and two steps: "Bishop, why do you suddenly think of retiring? This... this should be Isn’t it because I’m old and in poor health that I can’t continue to work?”

If Otto really wants to say this, then Ixia will test the durability of his soul steel body now.

Otto smiled slightly: "Well, this is a good reason. It is a suitable reason for retirement."

"No, no, no, I'm serious. This is too sudden. Bishop, do you really plan to retire? Miss Amber, do you know?"

"Um."

Amber nodded: "This is an idea proposed by the bishop the day before yesterday. In the past two days, the bishop has been thinking about all aspects of this matter. He is indeed preparing to find a suitable time to retire."

"Bishop...are you serious?"

"Of course, I rarely do something without taking it seriously, kid." Otto smiled, "As I just said, we are entering a new era when it comes to fighting against Honkai. Destiny, the world Snake, and Anti-Entropy, our three parties have officially begun to cooperate, and the future of forming a unified front should not be far away."

"In this case, isn't it natural to eliminate some factors that will lead to the breakdown of the alliance? For example, I am the culprit who single-handedly promoted the birth of reverse entropy and caused it to oppose the destiny. If I retire and disappear completely In everyone’s eyes, having a person who is deeply trusted by the three parties become the new generation of bishop will definitely make the alliance stronger.”

This cannot be said to be unreasonable.

In fact, there is not much hatred and opposition between the grassroots of Destiny and Anti-Entropy. The opposition is Bishop Otto and the several executives of Anti-Entropy and the leaders of Anti-Entropy. If Bishop Otto steps down, it will indeed be a good opportunity to repair the relationship between the two families.

"Furthermore, after being a bishop for more than five hundred years, I am a little tired of it. Once an organization is meaningless to someone's thoughts and opinions, it will not be conducive to the development of the organization in the long run - oh, this is said by Maybe it’s not suitable for me~~~”

Otto has been in control of the destiny for more than five hundred years. During this period, the destiny has almost become his voice. Even if it does not appear like this on the surface, it is the same internally. It is only in the past ten years that there have been some signs of change.

Can.......

"You who have been a bishop for more than five hundred years suddenly retire and step down... This is not an ordinary thing. To put it simply, the whole world will probably be shaken several times. And the anti-entropy side is probably I don’t really believe it, at least I’m half-doubtful.”

"Of course I know, but time and facts will tell. No?"

"..."

Sitting back on the sofa, Alexia held her forehead and was silent for a while: "Okay... But if you retire, who will succeed the next bishop? According to the tradition of destiny, it should be Apopka Are you looking for your aunt to inherit the Leith family? By the way, Bishop, what are you going to do after you retire? Retreat to the second line and find a casual job? "

"about this point--"

Otto pointed at Aikesia: "Indeed, little Theresa is the first heir according to the rules, but from all aspects, you are actually the most suitable person to become the next bishop, aren't you?"

Alexia: "......Huh?"

Pointing to herself, then to Otto, and after recalling what he had just said, Alexia asked in disbelief: "Bishop, you mean...I will do it?"

"Well. At least I think this should be the most convincing arrangement that can be accepted by most people." Otto said, "You are the most powerful warrior of destiny, the hero who defeated the Herrscher alone. World Snake Kevin, the leader of Anti-Entropy, is your defeated general, and he has recognized your path. As for Anti-Entropy, you are the son-in-law of the two Anti-Entropy executives - you are the person who connects the three major forces, and there is no one more suitable than you. Is he the target?"

"Little Theresa has been busy training the new generation in the Far East Branch in recent years. Her influence within Tianming is far less than that of you, who is rising day by day. Some older people may admit it, but young people will not. What's more, , I don’t think little Theresa will want to inherit my position.”

(This sounds like I just want to inherit...)

"As for where I will go after retirement...do you still remember the island I visited before? I am ready to officially start the construction of Xiankami Island. Although I have been waiting for more than five hundred years, I am not I mind waiting a few more years, but if I can welcome Kallen back earlier, it will be worth the effort for me. I think you can understand this."

"Well, that's understandable. But - would it be too early for me to inherit the position of bishop now? I'm not an adult yet."

"Hehehe~~~Of course there is no rush, Alexia."

Otto waved his hand: "I am currently planning to announce this to the world at your coming-of-age ceremony next year. And if I guess correctly, you are also planning to meet Bianca and the others after the coming-of-age ceremony. Are you engaged?"

"[Announcement as the next bishop], [Rite of Coming of Age], [Engagement to my beloved fiancée] - in Chinese terms, this can be described as [three joys], isn't it?"

"Based on this time, the fastest thing will be the next time you come back from another world. You have enough time to consider this matter before then, so you don't need to answer me now. .Even if you refuse, you will only let little Theresa take over, and it will not have much impact."

"…I understand, Bishop."

9. Sleep with the master tonight

——Become the bishop of destiny.

Exia has never thought about this kind of thing. After all, his surname is Kaslana, and the bishop of destiny has always been Apokalis. Even with the exception of Bishop Otto, who has been a bishop for more than five hundred years, this Not a single rule has changed.

The Kaslana family is responsible for fighting against the Honkai Impact, and the Apokalis family is responsible for managing the Destiny. This is a rule that existed long before the Shaniyat family appeared, when there were only two families in the Destiny Church.

What's more, Bishop Otto is an immortal existence like him in a sense, and Exia always thought that he would always hold the position of bishop.

I didn't expect that he would suddenly propose to retire.

"This news is really surprising."

After returning from Bishop Otto, lying on the bed in her room, Exia looked up at the ceiling.

Shatiao Aige also floated out: "But I think this is a good thing for the prince. After all, if you become a bishop, you will have a lot of privileges in all aspects, right? You will be a polygamist in the future. This It will also help you rewrite the rules."

"That's the truth...but to be honest, I really don't want to be a bishop."

Even though Bishop Otto seems to be very idle, Alexia knows how busy the bishop is. Many things need to be handled by the bishop, which is because Bishop Otto is used to leaving things to his subordinates. , so that he would have free time to play games - he even set aside part of his working time to play games.

It is not uncommon before for someone to suddenly go out for on-site inspection and then leave all the work to his subordinates to handle it.

Alexia doesn't want to become a hands-off shopkeeper like Bishop Otto.

Moreover, becoming a bishop means that the time spent meeting and spending time with Bianca and the others will be further reduced. Originally, he would go to another world from time to time. If he became a bishop... a bishop who would automatically disappear for several months every few months would be embarrassed to say it.

So considering all aspects, he really doesn't want to be a bishop and is not suitable for it.

"To say the least, it's okay if I'm asked to be the acting bishop for a certain period of time. If you really want me to be the acting bishop, then forget it."

For example, when fighting against the Herrscher of the End, Exia stood up and became the representative of destiny when the three major forces met.

Seeing Alexia's appearance, Sajo Aige did not continue to say anything on this topic, but changed the subject: "In this case, Prince, you can make your own decision, I won't say anything more. La. Well, although it’s a little sudden, I’m going to go to other people’s place tonight to have a girls’ tea party with everyone, and I won’t be back until tomorrow.”

"Ah? Oh, go ahead, but why is it so sudden?"

"It's so sudden~~~See you tomorrow, Mr. Prince."

After saying that, Shajo Aige went directly into the closet, got into his soul steel body and walked out of the room.

Watching Shajo Aige leave, Exia tilted her head in confusion.

And soon, shortly after Shajo Aige left——

"Dong dong dong..."

A knock on the door rang from outside, along with...

"Exia, are you there? It's me."

Fu Hua's voice.

Quickly walking out of the bed, Alexia responded: "Yes, I'm here. Come in, master."

"Click..."

Opening the door, Fu Hua, dressed in casual clothes, walked in from the door.

Although it is winter now, every room in Alexia's house has air conditioning, even in the corridor. The house is as warm as early summer, so under normal circumstances, people wear thin clothes at home, even if they are exposed. You won't catch a cold even if you sleep on your stomach.

As for the electric bill...what is that? Anyway, Aixia has never paid the electricity or water bills.

"I didn't bother you, did I? Alexia."

"No, I've done all the things I should do now, and I'm very free." Ixia said with a smile, "It's better to say, master, you are the last thing I need to face."

"...I guess so."

Facing Alexia's somewhat intimate tone, Fu Hua just smiled softly, came to the bedside and sat down with him: "I'm here to inform you... Well, tonight... ..Well...just now at the dinner table, Bianca and the others decided something without authorization, asking Kiana to seal off my room and ask me to come sleep with you."

It's actually past 7pm now.

Alexia didn't eat dinner, after all, she had a full meal in the afternoon.

"Kiana...hehe, that's it."

As soon as Fu Hua finished speaking, Alexia roughly understood the reason. Thinking about Shajo Aige's behavior just now...he, the client, could figure out the situation no matter how stupid he was.

"Do they all know?"

"After all, when we were on the Moonlight Throne, Kiana and Bianca saw me lying with Bronya and Bella. You know Kiana's character. If you don't warn her, Things will be told one by one. And I myself... took the initiative to confess when you were asleep. "

Donate blood to Exia.

Although it was said to be a helpless move in an emergency situation, it did allow Fu Hua and Alexia to have close contact at a negative distance. In addition, the night the two slept together in the same bed—— The relationship between the two has long been that of master and apprentice, and the lover is dissatisfied. Everyone knows this. In this case, there is no need to hide things like blood-sucking.

The reason why there has been no substantial selection of people is because Fu Hua has been making her own mental preparations.

"Then what do you think?"

"Well...how should I put it?"

After recalling what happened at the dinner table, Fu Hua looked a little strange.

It can be said that he and his apprentice are going to become a couple. This can be said to be a bit contrary to common sense. It will be gossiped by outsiders, but Bianca and the others did not react at all. Rita even said "It's good." Yes, congratulations to Mr. Fu Hua].

Of course Fu Hua knew that he didn't need to care about these things in this family, but if it was his turn to be the party involved... his mood would indeed be a bit complicated.

"...Everyone welcomes me."

After holding it in for a while, Fu Hua could only say this.

Alexia suddenly couldn't help herself: "Haha~~~ It's pretty much what I thought - Master, I can take it as saying, are you mentally prepared now?"

10. Get married as soon as possible!

I am not mentally prepared yet.

Fu Hua knows this.

No, it's not accurate to say that now. After all, she is already one of Ixia's blood partners, and she had already made mental preparations when she decided to suck blood from Aikexia.

However, she was still a little hesitant.

"If you don't do a good job, master, then I won't do anything tonight. The most I can do is hold the master and sleep all night... But I just slept for a few days, so I probably won't be able to sleep tonight." Bar."

Alexia continued.

Fu Hua pursed his lips: "...I'm not completely unprepared, Alexia. It's just that I often wonder...if my relationship with you is limited. In this situation, becoming a partner and a couple with you is indeed a little bit——"

"Master, are you concerned about the public opinion?"

"...That's right, more or less."

Wind criticism is something that Exia cannot ignore now.

It is true that because Exia defeated the Herrscher twice, he is highly regarded within Destiny and even on the Anti-Entropy side. Considering that the Herrscher's attacks will continue in the future, from all aspects, Fu Hua believed that it would definitely happen for Alexia to gradually move into the general society and become a household name.

Just like the former Fire Chasing Moth, Kevin was made a [Savior Hero] in order to strengthen the soldiers' confidence in fighting against Honkai.

Exia will do the same sooner or later.

If this is the case, then as a master, I shouldn't...

"It doesn't matter what the reputation is."

Alexia spoke.

"I told you, Master, before that I really don't care about things like reputation. I'm a person who may not die if I live for thousands or even tens of thousands of years. Even if my reputation is bad now If you die, it will have no impact at most in more than ten years. Who will care about this kind of thing then?"

This is one of the benefits of immortality.

For them, changes in the outside world are just a passing cloud, and if they don't care, they will become the forgotten past.

"Master, you are over 50,000 years old, and you still care about this kind of thing?"

"...Perhaps it's the influence of regaining the past memories. From a mental point of view, I feel that I am much younger." Fu Hua chuckled, "But, what you said is also true. It makes sense. No one will remember the master-disciple relationship between us, except our client, whether it is more than ten years or decades later. Maybe Su Shang will still remember it? "

"That's it, so master, you don't need to care about any external factors, just make the decision you want to make."

Alexia said while holding Fu Hua's hand.

Without resisting, Fu Hua let Aike hold him. After thinking for a while, he continued: "Aike, can I...believe you?"