Chapter 240 "The Scandal in Apocalypse"! Photo of Lady Otto (The Green Lily) Leaked?
Actually, it wasn't surprising that Otto's mental state was getting "better" day by day after arriving in Arc City. It was simply that the inhumane writer, Su Mu, had wounded the poor Overseer's heart time and time again. Under a series of tortures, Lord Otto hadn't yet started rolling around on the floor crying and muttering "My island villa..." Wait, wrong script. It should be "Theresa, my Theresa."
In short, besides the main story, the visual novel 7 Swords was also a heavyweight existence this time. In the days following the update, players interested in Fu Hua's past gradually finished reading it, and every single one of them ended up with an expression no better than Otto's.
Because... the pain. It was too much! This visual novel made the audience pity Fu Hua's experience even more, leaving them sighing in grief! Many of the doubts previously held by the audience found answers in 7 Swords.
For instance, the reason for the seven disciples' betrayal... At that time, Fu Hua was gradually drifting toward an extreme due to the influence of the "Divine Voice" in her head, nearly becoming a machine that only knew how to eliminate the Honkai. This was exactly what Cangxuan and Danzhu had tried so hard to avoid.
The seven disciples "killed" Fu Hua. Among them, the cleverest and most powerful fifth disciple, Cheng Lingshuang, struck Fu Hua's head with the "Sword God" technique. This strike caused Fu Hua to "die." However, the deceased Fu Hua managed to rid herself of the Divine Voice because of it, though her Sword Heart was shattered, causing her strength to plummet...
Although the result allowed Fu Hua to escape the Divine Voice, it was essentially "doing a good thing with bad intentions." The disciples' motivation for the murder was not to help her escape the Voice... Many things in the world cannot be judged solely by the outcome.
[This counts as a blessing in disguise, I guess...]
[Yeah, backstabbed by seven traitors, but freed from the Divine Voice...]
[Even so, I'm still so angry!]
[Ultimately, it's because Fu Hua was too deeply influenced by the Divine Voice, right? It made the disciples feel she was a cold and heartless Celestial... To be honest, emotionally, the disciples were clearly closer to the eldest, Lin Zhaoyu; they were more like a family.]
[True, Fu Hua's parenting skills were non-existent. If the Book of Fuxi were still around, I don't think things would have reached this point...]
[You can't raise kids like free-range cattle; this is a lesson written in blood.]
Discussions about 7 Swords quickly dominated forums. Players gained a new understanding of Fu Hua's past. And when talking about the coffin-carrying "Rakshasa" and Li Sushang (the daughter of the seventh disciple, Qin Suyì), everyone wore a face full of gossip.
[Hehe, who would have thought? Otto, you big-eyed rascal, you're actually picking up young girls...]
[Honestly, it's normal for a girl to fall for Otto. Think about it: a mysterious blond man from a foreign land, extremely handsome, perfect body proportions, and a tall, upright stature...]
[True! Lord Otto's looks are top-tier. It's not an exaggeration to say he could charm thousands of women.]
[Can we not limit it to one gender? Is it possible men are charmed too?]
[I bet you're thinking of 'Lady Green Lily'.]
[LMAO!]
[I wonder what happened after Otto took Li Sushang back to Schicksal. I wonder if we'll see her again.]
[More than that, I want to know if Lord Otto is panicking after seeing this plot. I'm asking you, are you panicking?]
As players heatedly discussed the visual novel, Senti posted her own thoughts on the forum. "If you ask me, Welt Yang needs to step aside, right? When it comes to the King of Staying Alive, it has to be the Old Antique! This is the true power of our 'Fu-pushups'!"
Her post was recognized by many players. After several consecutive plot points, Fu Hua's title as the "Survivor King" was solidified. "Eh? So, the reason the Old Antique has such bad luck with gacha in reality... is it because she put all her luck into surviving? Now that I think about it, she hasn't died once since she was little!"
Senti's "shocking" comment almost made Fu Hua spit blood. Wait, what kind of logic is that? What did she mean "hasn't died since she was little"? She wasn't like the Fu Hua in the game; she wasn't a MANTIS, just an ordinary practitioner of martial arts! This kid is seriously confusing the game with reality.
"By that logic, you have superpowers too. your power is immortality. after all, why haven't you died since you were little?" Fu Hua looked at her sister helplessly.
"Eh? That... that seems to be true! So I really am a superpowered individual? Old Antique!!" Senti looked as if she had discovered a new continent, leaving Fu Hua stunned. This child... maybe she can be used to make soup...
Time passed. By mid-June, the second half of the Honkai 3rd update, the character event Rosemary's Floriography, officially opened.
While players on the forum were full of laughter, Otto—who deeply realized that human joys and sorrows are not shared—was currently buried in work, processing various documents transmitted by Amber. Otto had stayed in Arc City much longer than planned. Mostly because it was too much fun outside, and the Overseer's work was too tiring... Nonsense, I've been doing this for centuries! I've worked a lifetime; can't I enjoy myself?
He just wanted to hand over his position to Theresa and welcome his happy retirement... Therefore, this remote work was his own request. One reason was that the backlog was too huge; if he didn't handle it, Amber might fly over to knife him. Another reason was to mentor Theresa...
To be honest, Theresa had the talent to be Overseer. Of course, that didn't mean the current Theresa was qualified. In Otto's view, she still lacked too much, and the most critical point was what Su Mu said: a lack of sufficient training and practical experience. Thus, Otto created opportunities for her to practice... Originally, Otto thought Theresa would act spoiled like before, complaining she was too tired...
Otto had guided her in work before, but Theresa's heart wasn't in it; she was always thinking of the outside world... But seeing Theresa now, deep in thought before the computer, even when her face was scrunched up in frustration, she didn't ask for a break. Otto felt he should be happy; this was a sign of her growing up. But... was it really?
Though he wanted to convince himself with those words, Otto sighed. Since his guest appearance on the livestream, Theresa had not streamed again. Thinking of this, Otto checked Magical Girl Teriri's homepage... the last stream was nearly a month ago. she hadn't gone live since, and her personal updates had stopped. Many fans were asking about her, but none received a reply.
This reminded Otto of what Theresa said in the hospital. she wanted to quit livestreaming and being an idol to work hard as his successor, to not fail his expectations and become a pillar of Schicksal. It wasn't a joke.
"Theresa..." Otto called out suddenly. "Grandpa, what is it?" Theresa looked up, her eyes curious. "Ah... I was thinking, isn't there another character event for Honkai 3rd? It seems related to Rita. why don't you invite Rita as a guest and stream it together?"
Otto wanted to test her in a roundabout way. But Theresa's answer left him speechless. "There's no need to trouble Rita... Grandpa, I told you, didn't I? I've decided to quit that circle." she shook her head. "If there's nothing else, I'll get back to work."
Seeing Theresa plunge back into work, Otto froze, unable to speak for a long time. He didn't know what was wrong with him. after leaving the office, he stood in the hallway alone, staring at the traffic and skyscrapers. "Theresa... what happened to you?"
After a long while, Otto squeezed those words out. He felt a bit strange. his granddaughter was finally taking over his mantle, and she was serious this time... but Otto couldn't bring himself to be happy. Retirement was within reach, he should be glad... but seeing Theresa like this, he couldn't. He wanted to ask her what was wrong, but he didn't know how to start... sometimes, it's hardest to speak to those closest to you.
"Maybe I should ask that fox..." Thinking this, Otto pulled out his phone. Looking at the contact saved as "Vixen," he clenched his fist. He never thought he'd voluntarily call her.
"Mr. Otto? What can I do for you?" Yae Sakura's playful voice rang out. "Where are you right now?" Otto was in no mood for bickering and got straight to the point. "I'm at MiHoYo... why?" Sakura seemed to sense something unusual in his tone. "I want to ask you about something related to Theresa." "That's a surprise. haven't you always said you know Theresa best? I didn't think there'd be a day you'd ask me." "Instead of that, I want you to tell me what happened to Theresa..." "Though I'd like to tell you... sorry, I made a promise. This cannot be leaked from my side." Sakura paused, then added: "If you want the truth, go to Su Mu... mhm, tell him about Theresa's condition, and don't worry about anything else."
Su Mu? Otto frowned. That name was appearing far too frequently lately. It made Otto's attitude toward him "love-hate"... Sakura clearly knew something, but her mouth was sealed tight; the more he wanted to know, the less she'd tell him. He'd have to talk to Su Mu again. He looked at his phone; they had exchanged numbers, but besides the Senti stream invite, they hadn't spoken.
"Yo-ho, everyone! I'm Elysia! Welcome to my livestream!" "Today, Ellie will bring you the gameplay for the new character event, 'Rosemary's Floriography'!" "And Ellie has invited two heavyweight guests! Guess who they are?"
According to plan, Elysia started the stream. The guests were the "real" Fallen Rosemary—Rita Rossweisse—and Theresa Apocalypse. To accommodate Theresa's status, Elysia used a chibi avatar provided by Su Mu. Following Su Mu's suggestion, the chibi wore the "MANTIS" uniform—though Elysia didn't know that's what it was, she praised it repeatedly and said she should make it for herself.
As for Rita's chibi, it was in the Fallen Rosemary outfit. The charm of long-haired Rita was evident even in chibi form... that casual allure struck the hearts of the viewers.
"Hehe, this chibi is quite interesting... Director Su truly went through a lot of trouble for Rita... But, as expected, does the Director prefer Rita with long hair over short hair?"
As Bronya put it, Rita was a dangerous woman... the "Herrscher of Lust" (fan nickname) teasing Su Mu set off her alarm bells, filling the office with the scent of spilled vinegar...
As for Theresa... well. The "wise-eyed" (derpy) chibi image was perfect. So perfect that Theresa almost exploded at Su Mu on the spot. "Why is only my chibi so stupid!! Su Mu, you big meanie—!!!" Looking at those derpy eyes on screen, Theresa huffed. If she had known, she wouldn't have come...
"Oh my, I didn't think Lady Theresa would actually participate. I am truly flattered... it seems Lady Theresa cares for me deeply..." "Who cares about you! you pervert maid, stay away from me!" "Lady Theresa looks better when she smiles. If you keep scowling, your skin will wrinkle, you know?" "Are—are you calling me old? Rita, don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're young!!"
While Elysia was greeting the audience, Rita and Theresa were already interacting intensely. For Rita, who hadn't seen a cute Theresa in a while, it was like a cat seeing a mouse; not pouncing immediately with green eyes was her being restrained.
[LMAO, I thought Rita only liked Theresa in the game, but she's the same in real life!]
[Loli-con Rita confirmed!]
[I'm starting to suspect Rita has some dirt on the Old Thief. Look at how he wrote her in the Kingdoms events. Kongming's subject, ageless like her, and an indispensable presence...]
[Definitely special treatment. I don't believe otherwise!]
[Theresa is the world's cutest!]
[Nonsense, Kongming is the world's cutest!]
[What about Luna? Not Luna? Not Luna?]
The interactions moved the chibis on screen, making the audience laugh and praise how vivid they were. Though they couldn't see Elysia's face, the derpy Theresa was a great substitute... and chibi Elysia was adorable in a completely new way!
"If Lady Theresa didn't have her heart set on me, why would she come? you knew this event was about me, didn't you?" "It's not like I wanted to come..." Theresa muttered in a voice only the two of them could hear. "It was Su Mu... if I knew it would be like this, I wouldn't have come."
While Theresa grumbled, Elysia opened the game. "Before we officially enter 'Rosemary's Floriography,' the dev team prepared a fun little activity for everyone~ ♪" she clicked on the event plot: [The Scandal in Apocalypse].
This was the warm-up for the new Valkyrie, Fallen Rosemary, adapted from Arthur Conan Doyle's A Scandal in Bohemia.
[In the Doyle Detective Agency in London, a mysterious blond man visits the famous 'Conan Doyle'.]
["Detective Conan Doyle~ please, you must help me!"]
[The blond man appears panicked in the office, drenched in sweat, looking so pitiful and helpless...]
"Th-This is... Grandpa...?" Watching the panicked man on screen, Theresa's eyes widened. Wait, Grandpa, is your persona breaking again?
Simultaneously, in the villa, Otto—who was looking forward to the stream—stared with wide eyes as an intense unease surged. "No, wait? Why am I in this too?"
He watched as the handsome blond man begged Doyle and Watson for help. He was originally a clergyman soon to be an Overseer (Bishop). He was usually dignified and cautious, but had been targeted by petty criminals. He handed a blackmail letter to Doyle, the content of which made the real Otto spit blood.
[To the future Overseer: This photograph recording your graceful posture is far too shocking and likely unacceptable by current social standards. If leaked to the Church, it will impact your prestige. I expect the requested sum within three days, or the original shall vanish into the darkness forever. Consider carefully. — I.A.]
["Look, you two! what an arrogant villain! Is there no law? No justice?"]
["Ah, how could I forget that evil smile, that expression that looks down on all and sees into the heart!"]
["If she hadn't perfectly played a skilled maid to infiltrate the Church, how could I be in such a predicament?"]
["Irene Adler—that is the demon's beautiful name!"]
["Please, you must recover this photo within three days and bring me justice, waaaaah—"]
Watching the in-game Otto weeping, the real Otto felt a massive headache. Is that really Otto? Otto Apocalypse? That crying mess doesn't look like a future Overseer at all! What kind of weird world-bubble is this!
Blackmail? HE, the great Otto Apocalypse, was being blackmailed! What a humiliation! What kind of "shocking" photo could possibly blackmail him? He didn't believe such a thing existed—
Just as Otto prepared to argue, the photo attached to the letter made him freeze in place before letting out a marmot-like scream! The photo was none other than the "delicate and touching" Lady Otto (The Green Lily)!
END OF CHAPTER
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