As the audience watched, confused and bewildered, their hearts filled with worry...
Their eyes returned to the video screen, the source of the confusion.
Perhaps guided by the extended light, and Otto's subtle hints, Kiana finally understood the key to this battle: the power of the Void Herrscher.
At that moment, Kiana and Yae Sakura worked together, harnessing the Void Herrscher's power. But even with their combined strength, completely killing Otto seemed impossible.
Though Otto was willingly absorbing more damage, his heart deeply yearning for the battle to end so he could redeem himself in his own way and see Karen, he couldn't make the fight end faster.
.......
Despite Otto's intentional restraint, the girls' offensive was increasingly effective.
Kiana's Crimson Flame Greatsword blazed like the sun, each swing carrying the power to shake the void. Riding on her trusty Valkyrie, Kiana charged forward, an unstoppable force.
"Yae Sakura! Now!" Kiana's call echoed like a war horn. She leaped into the air, her Crimson Flame Greatsword erupting with unprecedented brilliance, aimed directly at Otto.
However, Otto's seemingly casual defense miraculously blocked the deadly blow. His arm trembled slightly, but a smile spread across his face.
Otto watched, a secret joy rising within him. This was precisely what he desired: anger, hatred, a force capable of breaking free from the shackles of the Imaginary Tree. He turned his gaze to Yae Sakura, the equally valiant warrior. She had broken through countless obstacles, her knightly lance pointed directly at Otto.
The golden barrier attempted to block her, but shattered under her relentless charge. The sisters' power coalesced, the Crimson Flame and the knightly lance striking Otto simultaneously, sending him flying. He crashed through the church wall, his pseudo-god form dissolving, revealing his weary and true visage.
Otto landed hard, his defeat evident. Yae Sakura and Kiana stood where they were, gazing at the scene, a mixture of emotions swirling in their hearts.
They knew this victory belonged to them.
But this victory... it was meaningless. It had only stopped Otto's plans to reverse time.
For humanity... this battle today was utterly pointless.
And if the "Pseudo-God Otto" could turn his power around and fight against Honkai... that might have been more meaningful.
.........
Outside the screen, the audience was equally confused by the sudden and unexpected victory.
【Padofelis (surprised)】: Did they win? It ended so quickly? They weren't making any progress at all... this victory feels sudden!
【March 7th (excited)】: It is a bit strange... but isn't this good news?
【Dan Heng (approval)】: Kiana and Yae Sakura's cooperation was flawless...
【StarRail Himeko (analysis)】: Their coordination is like sisters.
【Honkai Impact 3rd Mei (reflection)】: It really was amazing teamwork.
【Honkai Impact 3rd Bronya (recollection)】: It's true, she was different when fighting with our team. Perhaps this is the change that comes with power.
【Honkai Impact 3rd Kiana (shy)】: Aw, stop praising me, you guys, I'm getting embarrassed.
【Mebius (contemplation)】: Infinite... is he gone? He was deliberately exposing his weaknesses, as expected.
【Honkai Impact 3rd Otto (calm)】: Congratulations, you have "defeated" the pseudo-god. But this is only the beginning.......
【Honkai Impact 3rd Yae Sakura (questioning)】: Bishop, this victory was too easy. What is your true intention?
【Mei (blunt)】: This doesn't count as a defeat. You just let them win.
【Honkai Impact 3rd Otto (smiling)】: Does it matter? What matters is what comes next.
【StarRail Welt (steady)】: Perhaps we will soon uncover the true purpose of Bishop Otto.
【StarRail Himeko (reflection)】: To possess such power and choose to relinquish it... he must have something more precious than life in his heart.
【Black Tower (speculation)】: There must be a pursuit beyond death for Otto, something he needs to achieve after he dies.
【Silver Wolf (thinking)】: And it seems that this thing can only be accomplished after death... such a curious and tenacious desire.
【Honkai Impact 3rd Otto (leisurely)】: What is it? Why choose this path? Keep watching, the answers will be revealed.
【March 7th (anxious)】: Oh, come on, can't you just tell us now? I'm dying of curiosity!
【Honkai Impact 3rd Theresa (understanding)】: If he could tell us now, he would have done it already. Maintaining the mysterious persona of a mastermind, that's always been his style.
【Honkai Impact 3rd Kiana (firm)】: No matter what, future us and Yae Sakura have taken revenge for everyone!
【Honkai Impact 3rd Rita (worried)】: Let's hope that Bishop Otto's ultimate goal doesn't become a disaster for the world.
【Elysia (comforting)】: Don't worry, his actions right now seem more like reconciliation with the world than confrontation.
【StarRail Welt (nodding)】: Yes, everything is about to be revealed..........