At this moment, Kevin might not be Durandal's match.
Xia Qi watched them expressionlessly.
But she also knew that when Kevin truly used his full strength, the outcome would change.
"Clap, clap, clap..."
At that moment, the sound of slow applause rang out.
Otto, dressed in his luxurious ceremonial attire, had arrived in Qiong Yu City.
Looking at Otto, Xia Qi's expression became stern, wariness appearing in her eyes.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Sovereign of World Serpent."
Otto came before Kevin, looking at him with an elegant smile, meeting his gaze.
"Lord Overseer, he is very dangerous. Please temporarily..."
"Don't worry, Durandal."
Otto smiled slightly at Durandal, then, looking at Kevin, continued: "Welcome back from the Quantum Sea. Forgive the inadequate hospitality."
"..."
Kevin silently met Otto's gaze, his eyes cold and indifferent.
"This is bad..."
Xia Qi heard Himeko muttering quietly behind her, sounding troubled.
And it really was bad.
After all, the Far East Branch was subordinate to Schicksal, yet without notifying headquarters, they had piloted a battleship into Anti-Entropy territory and been caught red-handed by the Overseer himself.
No matter what, the Far East Branch would be viewed as rebellious.
"I wonder if you, Sovereign, would be willing to move somewhere else and discuss some matters with me." Otto looked at Kevin, speaking with a brilliant smile, without even glancing toward the Hyperion.
"The current situation is merely an accident caused by insufficient communication."
"..."
Kevin still remained silent, his cold, merciless demeanor making one almost doubt whether he was actually human.
"Otto."
Xia Qi slowly walked forward.
Durandal's expression became even more guarded as she looked at her.
"Hello, Herrscher of Reason, Bronya Zaychik."
Otto turned to look at Xia Qi, revealing a smile: "You are also welcome to join the discussion later. I have already had a conversation with the Raiden Mei who comes from the same world as you."
His gaze toward her was gentle and kind, like a kindly elder looking at an outstanding junior, without a trace of malice.
That demeanor sent a chill down Xia Qi's spine.
She didn't know what Otto was trying to do.
"At present, this world is governed by Schicksal. Anti-Entropy is merely confined to one corner, incomparable to Schicksal in scale." Otto looked back at Kevin, speaking elegantly and calmly.
"For the stability and peace of this world, I, Otto Apocalypse, invite you, the Previous Era's strongest MANTIS soldier, to hold consultations. What say you?"
"Agreed."
Meeting Otto's gaze, Kevin responded coldly.
"Otto."
Welt stood to one side, watching Otto with a cold, furious expression.
"Oh, I forgot you were here too, Mr. Welt." Otto turned to look at Welt, still smiling.
"Naturally, you should also join the consultations. After all, the balance of this world is about to shift. Anti-Entropy cannot remain uninvolved."
"..."
Although his tone was calm and tinged with a smile, and Otto's handsome face wore an elegant grin, his words still made one want to punch him in the face.
"Under Schicksal's guns?"
Xia Qi looked at him, a hint of sarcasm in her voice.
"Of course not."
Otto smiled slightly, turned his back to them, and issued new orders to Schicksal.
Although the orders puzzled Schicksal's Valkyries, the cold blue glow faded from the fully charged gun muzzles on the various battleships. The main and secondary batteries were repositioned, no longer aimed at Qiong Yu City.
They simply hadn't withdrawn yet.
"Then, shall we move? This place is truly unsuitable for consultation and discussion."
Otto looked at Xia Qi and Kevin, a smile in his tone.
"..."
Xia Qi looked at Otto, still feeling extremely displeased.
"How about we negotiate aboard that Hyperion, the one that sailed out of the Quantum Sea?" Otto didn't mind Xia Qi's unfriendly, cold stare; instead, he looked at the Hyperion.
"After all, on your home turf, you can feel at ease, isn't that right."
"..."
Xia Qi instantly became wary.
"You only want to negotiate?"
"Yes, and not entirely."
Otto looked at Xia Qi, a smile on his lips: "I have shown my sincerity, but this is not without cost, is it? The Hyperion of the Far East Branch is still under repair in Europe. This Hyperion came from the parallel world together with you, am I correct?"
"..."
Xia Qi remained silent.
"For the stability of this world, I believe Schicksal also needs to understand certain essential information." Otto's words sounded nothing like a threat, and his smile carried warmth.
"Anti-Entropy and World Serpent's forces are converging here, and I have given them sufficient time. This is not entirely out of confidence in Schicksal's strength, but also a gesture of sincerity."
"...I understand."
Xia Qi nodded.
She understood that Otto had now shown all his sincerity.
She truly should show her sincerity in return.
After all, she couldn't allow the situation to become the worst possible version of itself.
Xia Qi turned and walked toward the Hyperion.
A graceful smile on his lips, Otto walked past Kevin and the massive Gray Serpent.
Durandal didn't hesitate to follow behind him, her body constantly tensed and ready to counterattack at any moment.
Kevin said nothing.
Kevin glanced at Gray Serpent's enormous, ferocious Honkai beast form, his expression cold. His grip on his ice greatsword tightened slightly, but in the end he relaxed his hold.
The ice greatsword dissipated into shards.
"Follow."
Kevin said coldly, then also walked toward the Hyperion.
"Yes! Sovereign!"
Gray Serpent looked at Kevin, his voice filled with barely suppressed fervor, his enormous body following closely behind.
Welt's gaze had been fixed on Otto the entire time, unspoken.
But in the end, he slowly descended onto the Hyperion's deck.
As he landed, Einstein walked over.
"Overseer... Tesla sent a message. She has already left here via quantum teleportation. She is currently heading here with Cocolia and the others."
"Yes."
Welt nodded slightly, then cast a cold glance at Otto, who had already boarded the ship, and walked toward Xia Qi.
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