On the other side of the light curtain, time rewound to the far east five hundred years ago, where the Yae Shrine in Yae Village stood in quiet solemnity.
Because at this very moment... the light curtain also appeared in this place.
Karen stared at the image on the light curtain, where Kiana decisively sent Otto into the "black hole," her heart filled with mixed emotions.
Tears welled up in her eyes, a profound yearning for a lost friendship, a silent farewell to a long companion. Choked with sorrow, her voice was filled with grief and confusion:
“Otto... why... you knew this path wasn't necessary, why did you choose to walk towards death? Death signifies the end of everything, even memories will be devoured by time...
That power... should have been used to protect more people.
Why seek death...?”
Karen's heart was consumed by profound sadness. Though she couldn't foresee the changes in the future world, she didn't know how Otto would be manipulated by fate in the next five hundred years, what mistakes he would make.
But at this moment, she could only feel the precious friendship in her life slowly fading away with the image on the light curtain.
Her tears, like broken pearls, rolled down onto the cold ground, each drop carrying endless longing and reluctance for Otto.
In the face of this deep emotion, time seemed to freeze, leaving only Karen alone in the tranquility of the shrine, silently bearing the pain of losing a dear friend.
......
However, just when almost all the viewers in the Honkai Impact 3rd world and the Star Rail world felt puzzled and regretful about Otto's demise...
The pitch-black light curtain suddenly burst into light again, shattering the audience's preconceived notions—the disappearance of the "False God Otto"... because this was only the beginning of the story.
From here, begins the true story of Otto!
In the image, the fate that was ruthlessly swallowed by the black hole seemed to "spare" Otto, miraculously allowing him to survive.
Of course... all of this was likely part of his calculations.
He appeared on a blood-soaked beach, covered in wounds but with resolute eyes, moving towards the unknown distance.
Amidst this desolate and eerie scene, a dazzling golden light pierced through the darkness. It was the Imaginary Tree, a monumental entity standing within the Imaginary Space, radiating sacred brilliance. The Imaginary Tree, not only a miracle of nature, but also the hallowed ground Otto longed for.
At this moment, Otto was only a step away from his lifelong pursuit, the "Imaginary Endpoint". This mysterious power capable of creating new worlds and rewriting destiny silently awaited its new master. Otto, the persistent figure hailed as the "Pure Love War God," having endured countless hardships, finally stood on the threshold where dreams and reality intertwined, ready to face his ultimate test.
On the Astral Express, the Imaginary Tree in the light curtain was as dazzling as the stars, instantly attracting everyone's attention. March 7th widened her eyes, exclaiming, "That tree... it's incredible! The Imaginary Power it radiates is so powerful and pure, I've never seen anything like it, I've never felt such a moving force!"
Dan Heng, with a solemn expression, slowly explained, "That is the foundation and origin of all worlds, the Imaginary Tree. It connects countless universes and timelines, the beginning of all our worlds... and the source of the Star Gods' power."
Hearing this, Star Rail Welt mused, "It seems that everything Otto planned, including his 'death,' was to reach that holy ground, to obtain more Imaginary Power? No wonder he had overwhelming power but didn't act, even actively seeking death... It was to get here.
I have to say... in that world, he could still plan to this extent, it's incredible."
However, Star Rail Welt shook his head, rarely defending Otto, "It's not that simple, Welt. Otto from the Honkai Impact 3rd world, he does bear many evil names, but deep down, he is someone who has a deep understanding of "love". His journey to the Imaginary Tree is not just for power, but to find the "love" he has pursued his entire life."
Welt's words were filled with complex emotions, as if he, too, at this moment, had a deeper understanding of Otto, a complex and contradictory figure.
Though Welt despised Otto, he also knew that Otto's life was full of sin.
But to judge a person, you need to look from multiple perspectives...
Otto, despite his deep sin.
As the Archbishop of Schicksal, his existence truly brought great contributions to human civilization.
And... he also directly helped Kiana and the others overcome the "Herrscher of Binding," their natural enemy.
Otto's contributions and sins coexisted.
So, he also chose death as a way to seek his redemption.
Even if you hate Otto.
In this story, at this moment... Welt also chose to admire Otto's persistence in "love"...