Chapter 31: Otto: ???

Otto's mood had been great these days. He sang songs while drinking red wine, and with a snap, he successfully pushed those two Title Douluo off their thrones, reclaiming the summit of the Purple Forbidden Domain!

He looked at the report summarized by Amber and felt pleased.

Feeling very good, let's see what my adopted son is up to.

Day one:

Dragged by the Archbishop to Kiana's house, trained with Fu Hua.

Day two:

Trained with Fu Hua, had a meal at Kiana's house.

Day three:

Training, had a meal at Kiana's house.

Otto: ???

Why does my adopted son keep going to Kiana's side every day? What are you doing, my son!

Didn't we agree that you would work hard in martial arts to repay my kindness?

Otto was a bit speechless. Originally, he brought Chase to Cecilia's place to warn Siegfried and the others. But now, it seemed more like playing matchmaker for this kid.

Otto put down the wine glass he had been holding, his hands supporting his chin on the table. His previously beautiful mood became somewhat complicated.

Why is this happening?

Otto opened a file and checked the information. The data was recent, and on the crooked pages, the word 'Chase' was written. Otto couldn't sleep well, carefully reading all night, and finally deciphered the words from between the lines. The entire book was filled with one word—

'Safe.'

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[Schicksal] Headquarters, Training Room No. 4.

In the spacious training room, Chase sat cross-legged on the ground, silently reciting the "Sword Heart Technique" taught by Fu Hua.

Following the saying of the ancient sage: If not transmitted, how can one learn?

Fu Hua's teaching for the day had already ended, and Chase, adhering to the will of his predecessors, meditated and reviewed the knowledge taught that day.

He had already entered the 'Still Water' realm and was currently attempting to break through to the 'Dustless' realm.

To become stronger as soon as possible and help his adoptive father, he wouldn't disappoint the kindness shown by his adoptive father.

Unfortunately, his talent was lacking. For the past few days, he had been unable to break through the 'Still Water' realm. Whenever he tried to take a step forward, mist would rise from the water's surface, revealing various illusions...

The illusions were different from the ones he initially encountered, but they all involved scenes with 'him' and the girl. Chase found them confusing, and just as he was bewildered, his consciousness was kicked out, preventing any breakthrough.

After several unsuccessful attempts, Chase turned his attention to these illusions. He also consulted Fu Hua about information related to the 'Still Water' realm. She mentioned that the inner image of the 'Still Water' realm should be a calm and ripple-free lake.

The mist in Chase's inner image and the 'him' on the lake seemed abnormal...

And the 'him' on the lake seemed to be trying hard to convey something to Chase. However, Chase had not yet understood.

After so many days, Chase was sure that there was something peculiar about himself.

A strange sense of déjà vu, using vocabulary he hadn't learned but would blurt out, the 'him' in the 'Still Water' realm, and more...

Plus that strange text...

"You cannot see yourself; all you can see is your shadow."

Chase couldn't help but speculate, but this speculation was too bold and too far-fetched. He needed more information to verify it.

Chase opened his eyes, stood up, patted the nonexistent dust off his buttocks, and muttered to himself:

"It's mealtime, time to mooch off some food!"

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As usual, as soon as Chase pressed the doorbell at Kiana's house, the three or four-year-old Kiana ran over barefoot, opened the door, and immediately opened her arms to jump onto Chase. Chase held Kiana, patted her head, and amused her with a gentle laugh.

Watching this scene, Siegfried couldn't help but feel melancholic. There was a feeling of having one's own little cabbage stolen by a pig, especially since this pig's brain seemed to have been tampered with.

If I don't let him steal it, this is the Archbishop's doing.

Looking at the sky, Siegfried became increasingly melancholic.

Cecilia, on the other hand, was very happy that Chase came. After hearing Siegfried and Theresa's description of the child's situation, she felt even more sorry for Chase. Every time Chase came, she would ask about his well-being, showing utmost care.

"Chase is here?" Cecilia walked over to greet him.

"Cecilia Auntie, disturbing you again." Chase smiled, feeling a bit embarrassed. He came to mooch off some meals again.

"No problem at all, Kiana is very happy when you come."

With Kiana in his arms, Chase nodded, "Yes, Kiana likes it when her big brother Chase comes to play."

Chase also smiled and, looking at Siegfried, whose smile seemed somewhat forced not far away, said, "Uncle Siegfried, I brought the collector's edition of 'Heavy Armored Mech Alahato,' hope you like it."

"Oh, since you're here, why be so polite?" Siegfried swiftly came to Chase, ushering him into the house.

"What about me, what about me?" Kiana hurriedly asked.

"Humph~" Chase put Kiana down, with a stern face, magically pulled out a storybook from behind, and gave a drumroll-like sound effect.

"Dang dang dang!" Chase provided sound effects.

"Wow! The second volume of 'Brave Howl King'!" Kiana cooperatively exclaimed, and the scene became harmonious for a while.

Cecilia smiled gently on the side, but Siegfried, who had long disappeared with the collector's edition of 'Heavy Armored Mech Alahato,' seemed to have something on his mind.

Men are forever teenagers...

Chase thought, next time, he should bring a knight belt or something...

"Cecilia Auntie, this is a game controller my adoptive father gave me. I hope you don't mind, hahaha." Chase scratched his head.

In fact, he took it from Otto's office because his funds were tight, and he had to reluctantly inconvenience his adoptive father.

My dearest and most trusted adoptive father will surely not mind! He might even praise me for being clever! Haha~

Thinking about this, Chase couldn't help but praise his own wisdom.

With me as his adopted son, my adoptive father must be very satisfied!

"Is it so precious?" Cecilia was a little surprised. This was the Archbishop's controller, "Can I really take it?"

"Of course, Cecilia Auntie, as long as you like it." Chase, with a casual face, played the role of a prodigy.

"Then I'll gladly accept it!" Cecilia took the controller, feeling much better despite the recent frustration of being demoted.

Now that she had received the Archbishop's controller, she should show her best to the Archbishop! Let's start by creating a new account!

Not just one, she should create several. Otherwise, she might get banned easily...

How many should she create... Cecilia fell into contemplation.

At this time, in the Archbishop's office, Otto sat in front of the computer, lost in thought.

Where is his controller?

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These days, Sirin always felt uneasy, as if something was bothering her, making her uncomfortable.

She was the Second Law Holder; theoretically, she shouldn't get sick.

Now, she even lost her appetite. Although the food in [Entropy] was better than anything she had eaten before, Sirin felt like her stomach wasn't cooperating today...

The clever Sirin thought for a long time and finally figured it out.

Big brother must be up to no good again!