Chapter 20
The Weight of Five Hundred Years! Karen's Past?!

Otto, clutching the pure love greatsword known as "Heavenly Fire Judgment".......embarked on the final battle of his life......

His body was covered in scars, but his eyes burned with a will called "love," his every step firm and powerful, charging towards the tide of "Dark Otto" legions.

He leaped into the air, his body enveloped in raging flames, like a burning meteor streaking across the night sky, launching a deadly blow toward the enemies below.

"Bang!" a deafening sound echoed, followed by a continuous rumble.

This force resonated throughout the entire Imaginary Space, as if even space itself trembled.

Every eruption of flames was a merciless verdict upon the "Dark Ottos," their lives extinguished in the searing heat, reduced to nothingness.

Despite the overwhelming number of enemies, like an endless sea of darkness, Otto showed no sign of retreat.

He swung the God's Key in his hand, each swing accompanied by the roar of flames, repelling the enemies one by one.

.........

Outside the screen, within the headquarters of the Anti-Entropy organization from the previous civilization, the atmosphere was heavy. Everyone stared at Otto on the video, still engaged in what seemed like an endless battle against the endless legion of Black Ottos.

Dr. MEI, with her hands clasped in front of her chest, her eyes deep and contemplative, slowly analyzed: "Those Black Ottos are merely projections of failed world bubbles, they are not only enemies, but also the heavy sins that Otto carries deep within his heart. This battle, from the very beginning, was doomed to a desperate ending, the scales of victory never tilted in his favor."

“While I admit that Otto is an extraordinary being, possessing superhuman intelligence and determination. However, climbing the Imaginary Tree, such a feat is an insurmountable chasm for anyone. I worry that before he truly reaches that mysterious tree, his body and mind will already be overwhelmed, reaching their limits.”

From Dr. MEI’s perspective, since Otto set foot on this path of no return, he had been racing against death. He was able to persevere to this point, relying solely on an unimaginable force of will to sustain him.

But even strong will has its limits, there are certain boundaries that even the most resilient heart cannot cross.

The emotion called “love” is indeed great....... but Dr. MEI did not believe that “love” alone could transcend everything.

Otherwise........ their civilization would have already succeeded.

“My concern is that Otto may not be able to hold out until that moment when he can create a new world and redeem himself.”

Dr. MEI’s words carried a deep sense of helplessness and worry.

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However, at the other end of the screen, the atmosphere at Schicksal headquarters was completely different. Otto stood there, staring at his reflection on the video, even in the face of absolute adversity and hardship, his face showed no fear whatsoever, instead, it radiated an almost fanatical confidence and excitement.

"Victory is in sight, true success is within reach!"

He murmured to himself, a determined light shining in his eyes.

“These failed individuals are just stepping stones on the path to success, they cannot stop my determination to resurrect Kallen. I have transcended the sins of the past!”

“As I said, love can transcend all boundaries. My love for Kallen is the source of my strength, it gives me endless motivation and courage. This love will allow me to overcome the impossible time and time again!”

In Otto’s heart, his deep affection for Kallen had become an unstoppable force, propelling him forward....... even in the face of the most exaggerated “impossibility,” Otto believed he could overcome it!

..........

Eyes, once again return to the screen.

Somewhat eerie is that.......the screen splits into two at this moment.

Alongside Otto's story, a story belonging to Kallen 500 years ago begins to play.

This screen wants to tell everyone why Otto is so persistent in getting Kallen saved and why she needs to be happy.

Five hundred years ago in Europe, the night was inky black, the stars were hidden, and the noise of the streets gave way to a white-robed nun. She, Kallen Kaslana, the Schicksal Saintess, with silver hair flowing like a waterfall and eyes like stars, was undoubtedly the most dazzling figure of that era. However, she appears in the video in an unexpected way - a prisoner branded with the name "Sinner," walking step by step towards the judgment stage of fate.

This image is perplexing. Why would Kallen, with the power to change everything, choose to surrender?

What kind of despair and helplessness is hidden behind her silence and surrender?

Just as everything seems to be settled, Honkai energy comes like a storm, a massive Honkai Beast bursts out of the sky, shattering the calm. This sudden change is precisely the trap Otto laid to save Kallen, a gamble to exchange sacrifice for hope.

Otto’s move, while momentarily disrupting the situation, also brought upon him a heavy price.

For five hundred years, he has been atoning for that moment of impulsive action, using endless effort and sacrifice to make up for the mistakes he made.........