Everything in the Second World was witnessed by everyone.
The events were just as ordinary as those in the First World.
But...
Recalling the past, the two of them, the responsible eldest daughter, the rebellious child, and... that incredibly majestic priest.
Thinking back to that face, and comparing it to the evil Overseer they knew, the difference between the two was as vast as heaven and earth.
"Mophead, can just a few different choices really lead two people to completely different paths?"
Even Tesla who had a deep grudge against Otto, couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion and surprise after seeing Father Otto's behavior.
Although she was asking, Einstein didn't intend to answer.
She had great respect for the priest's actions.
As for the stark difference between the two and the archbishop she knew...
One could only say that this is how the world is.
Sighing for this impermanent world, Einstein fell silent.
Father Otto—the willpower displayed by Otto—was indeed worthy of admiration, but for them, it could only be admired, transforming these scenes into a breath of fresh air in their lives.
The Archbishop of Schicksal they knew was still an enemy, not a friend.
They would not hesitate or hope that the Archbishop had made a different choice.
After all, there are never so many ifs in this world.
Einstein brushed the hair covering her eyebrows and said calmly. "Seeing Otto like this actually makes me even more excited about the changes in our leader."
Compared to Otto and Cocolia who weren't close to them, Welt was undoubtedly more worthy of their attention.
Since Cocolia and Otto could perform this coal-cleaning operation, completely convincing them of their paths, then what had happened to the so-called villain Welt? What choice had he made?
Einstein's words struck everyone's hearts like a deft hammer, awakening them from the shock and emotion Father Otto had brought them.
Those words were like a temptation, and after they glanced at Welt, they felt a pang of impatience, as if someone were tickling them with dogtail grass.
This anticipation made them stare eagerly at the screen that would reveal the Third World.
Even Welt himself and Tesla, a member of Welt's party, shared this sentiment.
What kind of villain was this Welt?
This question, revealed like the pages of a book, unfolded in Bronya and Joachim's brief conversation and unexpected encounter.
Sounds echoed in the darkness: the sound of wind, roars, shouts, hisses.
Amidst those urgent words, with the pale earth as their backdrop, they opened their eyes and took in the view.
The people who appeared in the first world were Cocolia, Himeko, Seele, Fu Hua, and Joachim.
The people who appeared in the second world were Otto, Theresa, Joachim, Fu Hua, and Seele.
And in this third world...
Besides Seele, who was still there, the first to appear were Kiana and Mei, both dressed in military uniforms.
The two parties involved exchanged bewildered glances.
Kiana was somewhat surprised, while Mei scrutinized their attire and gleaned useful information from their conversations.
Disaster followed, and amidst the leader's roars, they fiercely launched a resistance.
The Valkyries battled the incoming Honkai Beasts, and Bronya unwittingly joined in. This confusing battle came to a close with the intervention of a third party.
And that third party was none other than... Welt Yang.
He displayed the divine might of the Herrscher and resolved the crisis.
He remained calm, soothing the bewildered group for a few days before exercising his duties as the vanguard of the anti-Honkai movement and leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance and making arrangements.
Although he seemed a bit aloof compared to the Welt beside him, he didn't seem like the villain described in the title.
However, the arguments from the previous two worlds had already established the validity of that symbol.
Naturally, the crowd wasn't fooled by Welt; they simply watched quietly, awaiting the next developments.
Kiana despised and questioned Welt's identity, speculating with the utmost malice.
Although Mei tried to stop her, the glint in her eyes revealed a certain approval.
Hearing the image of herself expressing her unwavering dislike for the Herrscher and sensing the malice, Kiana let out a wry smile.
Herrscher? Although not yet... but I'm almost there, right?
So what's this? Do I hate myself?
She glanced sideways at Bronya and Mei, worried that her words might maks it seem that she resent her companions who would eventually become Herrschers.
But judging by their indifferent, unconcerned expressions, her worry seemed overblown.
Neither Mei nor Bronya were the type to dwell on such matters. Of course, that was because it was the Kiana in the video, not the one next to her.
As for why she didn't look at Fu Hua, well... it was probably because Fu Hua insisted that the Herrscher wasn't Fu Hua. So, although Kiana felt a little conflicted, she followed her advice and didn't treat her as a Herrscher reserve.
The situation in the video suddenly changed.
Killing the Second Herrscher was the top priority.
And that Second Herrscher had indeed died at Welt's hands.
However, at the moment when the Herrscher of the Void passed away... At that moment, the battle, thought to be over, entered a new chapter.
The Herrscher-driven tactical mechas unleashed deadly attacks on the Valkyries, who had relaxed after the battle.
Flames blanketed the land, smoke rising in the air.
Valkyries collapsed in shock, slain by the Titans' fire.
The remaining Valkyries fought tooth and nail, fighting against their former allies.
In this brutal battle, Mei, barely able to finish her words, perished under the Titan's barrage.
Kiana was horrified and furious.
The audience's expressions were all mixed.
"Among us, am I just going to die like this?"
Mei didn't mind her own passing; she simply felt it was a bit too hasty.
For someone like her, wasn't it usually to survive to the end, then make a big splash before dying?
Unlike the relatively optimistic Mei, Kiana remained expressionless upon seeing Mei's passing.
Allthough she knew that wasn't the Mei she knew... though she knew that clearly... but even so... Kiana's eyes shone with a golden glow, her fists clenched, and her lips, bitten so tightly they even stained with blood, oozed bright red.
How could she possibly accept this?!?!
"Kiana, calm down!"
Himeko pressed down on Kiana's shoulders. The long-dormant Q&A space came into play, forcibly suppressing the abnormal hostilities. It was like giving a hammer to a certain pufferfish, eager to try in the dark, giving her sense of peace.
Under these multiple influences, Kiana calmed down. She raised her head and met Himeko's gaze.
After realizing what had just happened, she lowered her head with a sense of guilt.
"I'm sorry, Himeko-sensei..."