Chapter 44: Otto's Death (Simulation End)

Several days later at the headquarters of Schicksal.

Otto Apocalypse gathered most of the Valkyries of Schicksal and, amidst worldwide attention, initiated a live broadcast to publicly announce his decision.

"Hello, friends from around the world. I am Otto Apocalypse, the bishop of Schicksal."

Following that was a series of classic rhetoric, where Otto expressed his fatigue and, finally, revealed his purpose.

"In conclusion, I, Otto Apocalypse, hereby resign from the position of Schicksal's bishop and completely withdraw from the organization."

"My successor, my adopted son, Chase Apocalypse, will soon assume the role of Schicksal's bishop and take full control of the organization."

"I believe that under his leadership, both the world and Schicksal will have a brighter future."

After Otto's statement was made, it caused a significant stir within Schicksal and the entire world, sparking various discussions.

However, "Otto" did not pay attention to these reactions. At this moment, he was in his office, having a secret conversation with his adopted son, Chase.

"How does it feel, are you satisfied, Chase?" Otto, or rather Void Archive, asked while sipping red wine with a contented smile.

Having taken on Otto's appearance, Void Archive had orchestrated everything for Chase's ascent to power.

Confused, Li Sushang had been dismissed by Void Archive, internal opposition within Schicksal had been eliminated, and even cooperation between Anti-Entropy and Schicksal had gradually commenced.

Void Archive had been diligent in ensuring Chase's rise to power.

"Not bad. According to our agreement, I will grant you freedom," Chase smiled.

"Thank you, my friend," Void Archive expressed gratitude. "I remember a saying that fits the occasion."

"What saying?"

"Friendship is fate. Let's toast to our friendship," Void Archive smiled.

"Cheers." Chase clinked glasses with Void Archive.

Their collaboration resulted in a win-win situation.

Void Archive had finally escaped the imprisonment imposed by Otto for nearly five centuries and achieved the freedom it had longed for. Chase, on the other hand, successfully eliminated Otto, resolving a significant threat and ensuring a stable life for his sister.

As for Otto...

His dear adoptive father had already been exterminated.

At that time, facing Chase with the power of the Thunder Herrscher and the Madness Talent, Otto's resistance seemed futile, just as Chase had once been powerless against Otto.

The circumstances then were mirrored now.

However, Otto, having transferred his entire consciousness into this body, had lost hope of turning the tide. Influenced by both the Herrscher's authority and the Hacker Talent, Otto's consciousness couldn't escape from this body.

The very body he had prepared for himself had ironically become a prison for him.

Quite amusing, isn't it?

[You have taken control of Otto, rendering him unable to escape.] The simulation feedback reported.

[After consulting with Void Archive, it assured you of the feasibility of directly killing Otto, but you declined.]

[You couldn't trust this Divine Key that followed Otto for five hundred years, even though it had been imprisoned by Otto for the same duration, and even though it had sought to take over Otto's body throughout those five hundred years. You still couldn't trust it.]

[Using Otto's body, you brought everyone back to Schicksal without any hindrance.]

[Based on the information provided by Void Archive, you found the body that Otto had prepared for his resurrection.]

[Using your Talent, you destroyed Otto's resurrection program. According to the agreement, you gave a body to Void Archive, and in return, Void Archive had one final task for you.]

[Before killing Otto, you had a final meeting with him.]

In a soulium body, the bishop of Schicksal, Otto Apocalypse, was trapped.

Chase stood in front of him, saying:

"Otto, to be honest, I admire you."

"Your ambition, your persistence, your contributions, and your intelligence—all of these I admire."

"But, I criticize your cold-bloodedness, deny your bottom line, reproach your selfishness, and disdain your madness."

"You are cold-blooded, treating lives as data and suffering as routine; you are stubborn, five hundred years only turned you into a lunatic obsessed with resurrecting Kallen."

Otto sat silently on the ground, his emerald eyes unusually calm, patiently listening to Chase's narrative.

Then, Otto asked Chase in a manner akin to inquiry, "Aren't you the same?"

"You treat your sister the way I treat Kallen, don't you?" Otto seemed to think Chase didn't understand and explained, "For your sister, even in a sober state, you willingly accept a thief as a father. For your sister, even when facing imminent death, you awaken as an Herrscher driven by this obsession."

Chase fell silent.

He wanted to retort, but had no grounds to do so.

"In the end, we are of the same kind," Otto said.

"Just that, unlike me, the light within you has not yet extinguished."

Otto Apocalypse died.

His funeral was held quietly, known to few, attended by even fewer.

Wearing a solemn suit, Welt knelt in front of Otto's monument, performing a theatrical act with a bitter smile and tears.

The unfulfilled wish of Otto would now be fulfilled by Welt.

Chase smiled happily that day, spinning in the air while holding onto Sirin.

Even Einstein and Tesla traveled from afar just to witness the fall of this generation's hero.

Tesla transformed into a telegraph machine once again, uttering sophisticated words unsuitable for Sirin's age. Feeling it inappropriate, Chase decided it was time to leave.

He took Sirin and Bella, knocking on Kiana's door.

However, instead of the joyful Kiana, a complex-looking Theresa opened the door.

Walking over to open it, she saw Chase and looked puzzled:

"I don't know what Grandpa was thinking. He resigned so suddenly, and even appointed you, a little brat, as his successor. I think Schicksal is in trouble~"

Chase maintained his smile, his tone carrying a hint of displeasure as he joked, "Bold of you to say that Schicksal is in trouble. I, as the bishop, can't stand such remarks!"

Theresa quickly changed her expression, "I meant to say, I love Schicksal, and I'm afraid it's in trouble."

Chase was satisfied, "That sounds more like it."

"But Grandpa could choose reconciliation in such a situation and make concessions for it," Theresa sighed.

"After all, I will help him fulfill his wish."

"..." Theresa was stunned for a moment, grateful as she said, "You really helped Grandpa a lot..."

Chase, not arrogant or impatient, graciously accepted Theresa's praise.

Indeed, he had helped a lot, even scattering Grandpa's ashes.

"It's all thanks to Theresa's assistance," Chase expressed his gratitude sincerely.

"Where, where, I just... played a negligible role," Theresa seemed a bit shy at Chase's sudden praise.

Stare...

Sirin's gaze became sharp.

"Aunt Theresa, Chase, and Sister Sirin, Sister Bella, come eat~" Bianca called out.

"Coming, coming, Sirin, let's go." Chase held Sirin, smiling, and ran towards the dining table.

Holding hands with Chase, Sirin couldn't help but laugh too.