As a symbiotic being, I raise children amidst the chaos.

"The craftsmanship is quite good!" Chen Yuan slowly reached out and took the exquisite outfit and the shining badge. The moment he touched them, an indescribable feeling welled up in his heart, and a strange unease involuntarily arose within him.

Chen Yuan composed himself and began to carefully examine the outfit in his hands. He had to admit that, in terms of both tailoring and materials, it was a superior piece of work.

Its delicate texture, exquisite patterns, and perfectly matched colors all exude its nobility. However, even so, a lingering sense of unease still haunts Chenyuan's heart.

"Otto, aren't you being a little too thorough?" Chen Yuan frowned slightly, a hint of wariness in his eyes. He paused briefly, then gently glanced the clothes in his hands aside, as if afraid that touching them even slightly would cause some trouble.

Then, his gaze, sharp as an arrow, pierced directly at Otto's face, which still wore a gentle smile. "I'm really sorry, but I'm afraid I won't need these things."

Otto showed no surprise or displeasure at Chen Yuan's rejection. On the contrary, he maintained his composed and elegant demeanor, and even his tone of voice remained unchanged.

"Dear friend, please don't jump to conclusions so quickly. This is merely a small token of our respect and warm welcome to you, our distinguished guest."

“But…” Chen Yuan was about to speak in rebuttal when Otto interrupted him.

"Furthermore, since you have already agreed to temporarily join the 'family' of the Undying Blade, then as a member of it, you should naturally enjoy the corresponding preferential treatment."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan frowned deeply, his eyes narrowing into slits as he stared coldly at Otto. He didn't believe a single word Otto said.

This guy is always treacherous and cunning. It's a miracle he won't stab you in the back. Expecting him to treat me so simply? That's wishful thinking! This kind of nonsense might fool a three-year-old, but don't even think about fooling him!

This old fox has probably become aware of his ability to travel through time and return to the past, and has started to have other ideas. That's why he's deliberately trying to build a relationship and shorten the distance between them.

Undoubtedly, her true purpose is nothing more than to be able to manipulate and use herself more easily and freely in the future in order to achieve the goal of resurrecting Kallen Kaslana.

Thinking of this, Chen Yuan snorted coldly and said with a disdainful look, "Hmph, make up whatever you want, I won't believe a word of it. But, I am indeed a little curious."

"You old fox, how exactly did you discover my existence? Oh, no, I should say, where did you even know I existed?"

Upon hearing this, Otto's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. He casually shrugged and replied nonchalantly.

"It's very simple, my friend. Do you remember Changkong City? The Crimson Iris Immortal, and those two beautiful girls. How about that, do these things ring a bell for you?"

By the end, Otto's expression had become increasingly nonchalant, as if everything was under his control. But Chen Yuan was annoyed; this attitude made him want to rush over and punch him a couple of times.

"Otto, I want to remind you once again that I am not a pawn that you can manipulate or control at will!" Chen Yuan's voice unconsciously lowered a few degrees at this moment.

"My initial intention in choosing to join the Undying Blade was very clear: I simply wanted to secure more valuable resources for Theresa and St. Freya Academy."

"However, if during this time I sense even the slightest hint of ulterior motives or inappropriate behavior from you, then believe me, I will absolutely not let you off easily!"

Faced with Chen Yuan's straightforward and forceful statement, Otto smiled slightly, a smile that seemed relaxed but was actually enigmatic. He narrowed his eyes slightly and said softly, "?"

“My dear friend, you are overthinking this. At least for now, Kiana… no, I should say K423, she certainly won’t leave easily.”

"Of course, there's also my adorable little granddaughter; she naturally wouldn't want to leave either."

After saying that, Otto paused for a moment, then continued, "I firmly believe that as time goes by, you will eventually come to appreciate and feel the sincerity and unwavering determination that our Destiny demonstrates."

"As your loyal partner, I will do my utmost to provide you with comprehensive support, helping you to fully display your talents and shine brightest on the stage of Undying Blade!"

Finally, Otto seemed to realize that his words might have been a little inappropriate. "Oh dear, I'm really sorry, friend. What I said just now may have caused you some misunderstanding. I didn't mean to threaten you. It was just a slip of the tongue."

"If these words have displeased you, then I sincerely apologize to you. I hope you will be magnanimous and not take it to heart."

"Tsk, you man..." Chen Yuan gritted his teeth, his face so dark it seemed like it could drip water. In an instant, several black figures suddenly burst out from his body.

These shadowy figures, like phantoms, quickly coalesced into several thick symbiotes, carrying an incomparably fierce aura, like a surging black torrent, sweeping straight towards Otto!

With a deafening roar, the immense force of the impact slammed Otto against the roof. Dust billowed and bricks flew everywhere.

"If you've got the guts, say what you just said again?" Chen Yuan stared wide-eyed at Otto, who was being held down, with a murderous look on his face, and said each word clearly.

Faced with Chen Yuan's angry questioning, Otto remained calm and even smiled slightly, revealing an enigmatic expression.

“My friend, why are you so angry? You should know that these tricks can’t hurt me in the slightest, just like what happened to Leanna back then.” Otto said casually, but his eyes revealed a hint of excitement, as if he didn’t care about what was happening before him.

Upon hearing the name "Raiana," Chen Yuan's heart skipped a beat. "Raiana? The former strongest Valkyrie of Destiny? How did I get involved with her? Could it be..."

Countless questions flooded Chen Yuan's mind, but he quickly suppressed his shock, not letting his emotions show on his face. After all, for his future self, it was possible that he had truly returned to the era of the first Honkai outbreak.

Otto, however, paid no attention to what Chen Yuan was thinking, and instead kept looking at the symbiote that he had controlled. "So that's how it is, what a wonderful and unique structure. Tsk tsk tsk, truly amazing! Not bad, not bad... Such an interesting discovery, I can't put it down."

“My friend, if it weren’t for certain special reasons, I would love to take you back to the lab right now and study you carefully. You know, scientific research is my area of ​​expertise.”

"Tsk, what a damn pervert!" Chen Yuan frowned, cursing with disgust. After a long silence, he finally slowly released the symbiote. As the symbiote loosened, Otto, who had been encased within it, slid off.

In fact, Chen Yuan could have turned around and left without hesitation, ignoring this old Bi Deng, or simply taught Otto a lesson and made him suffer.

However, reality did not allow him to act so recklessly. If he did, the consequences would be unimaginable, consequences he could not possibly bear.

Theresa, Kiana, Raiden Mei, Wendy, Himeko, Yae Sakura, and Yae Rin, among others. The safety of each of them tugs at Chen Yuan's heartstrings. If he were to cause them to be in danger due to a moment of impulsiveness, he would never forgive himself.

Otto is far too treacherous and cunning; his methods are so despicable that they are impossible to guard against. Faced with such an unfathomable enemy, even if I give it my all, I probably won't be able to protect everyone.

Even with the added aid of anti-entropy, the hope of successfully resisting the oppression of fate is slim. Moreover, who can guarantee that anti-entropy will wholeheartedly stand by their side?

Despite being a high-ranking figure in Anti-Entropy, Cocolia is not the one who can make the final decision and cannot decide such important decisions and actions on her own.

As for the World Serpent? Chen Yuan had considered asking them for help, but whenever he recalled the crazy and deranged appearance of the Gray Serpent when he dealt with it, Chen Yuan couldn't help but feel something was wrong.

There's a concern that if they cooperate with World Serpent, they might be stabbed in the back at any time, just like Cocolia in the original story. In that case, the situation would only get worse.

"In that case, I'll accept your invitation for now," Chen Yuan thought to himself, then gently shook his head. He then slowly stood up from his chair. When he spoke, his tone revealed an undisguised helplessness.

"But please remember, this cooperation between us comes with clear preconditions. If one day I find out that you dare to break your promise, hmph, don't blame me for turning ruthless!"

Before he could finish speaking, the symbiote clinging to Otto suddenly began to writhe violently. In an instant, as if enraged, countless sharp thorns sprouted and stabbed at Otto's body with lightning speed.

In the blink of an eye, those incredibly sharp spikes easily pierced Otto's body, and blood gushed out like a burst dam, splattering everywhere.

However, faced with this sudden, intense pain and horrific scene, Otto simply smiled, seemingly unconcerned.

He didn't even bother to glance at the sharp thorns deeply embedded in his body, or the gushing blood flowing like a fountain. Instead, he calmly nodded, indicating that he fully understood what Chen Yuan had said.

“Of course, my dear friend,” Otto said calmly with a smile. “Mr. Chenyuan, please rest assured. You should know that we in the Destiny Organization—or at least I myself—have always been people of our word and always keep our promises. In any case, I would never do anything to betray your trust.”

Just as Otto was rambling on, Chen Yuan frowned impatiently and bluntly interrupted, "Enough! Stop talking nonsense! Fu Hua, tell this guy to shut up right now!"

Almost at the same moment, Fu Hua, who had been silent all along, suddenly opened her eyes. Two sharp, cold glints flashed in the depths of her eyes, and then, her figure vanished from the spot like a ghost.

A mere breath later, Fu Hua appeared without warning directly above Otto. She coldly replied, "Understood, Master Chen."

A deafening "bang" resounded, like a thunderclap from a clear sky. Fu Hua's fist, imbued with immense power, slammed into Otto's head with astonishing speed.

In an instant, it was as if a ripe watermelon had been struck by a heavy hammer, instantly exploding. Otto's head, under the impact of this terrifying force, was powerless to resist and instantly turned into a cloud of blood mist that scattered in all directions.

In the blink of an eye, Otto, who was once alive, turned into a headless body, falling straight to the ground and raising a cloud of dust.

Seeing this scene, Fu Hua waved his hand expressionlessly, as if he had only done a trivial matter. He gently shook his palm, wiping away the sticky crimson blood, brain matter, and other filth.

After doing all this, Fu Hua raised her head slightly, looked calmly at Chen Yuan beside her, and said softly, "Master Chen, no matter what difficulties and obstacles we may encounter in the future, I will always stay by your side and never leave you."

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