Chapter 207: Secret of Labor of Olympus? This Time the Old Thief Wants to Knife the Players?
The Honkai didn't disappear, but was sealed on the moon??
Looking at the blood-red moon appearing in the CG, the audience finally understood. Was the reason the moon turned that color because it sealed 99% of the Honkai energy from Earth? So, the Honkai on Earth was actually resolved in this manner?
[But who exactly sealed the Honkai? And who is staying on the moon?]
[If I remember correctly, the Finality of the previous civilization also descended on the moon, right? But the previous civilization failed to defeat Finality and only managed to shut it down for a period of time...]
[So does this mean the humans of the current civilization successfully defeated the Herrscher of Finality on the moon and then sealed the Honkai there?]
[But that doesn't make sense! Even if they defeated Finality, transferring Earth's Honkai energy to the moon is an extremely difficult task in itself, unless... they possess the power of a Herrscher!]
[Could it be... Kiana stayed on the moon and sealed the Honkai energy there?]
[That's actually possible. As you know, the name 'Kiana' means Goddess of the Moonlight... and given Kiana's personality, if there was a way to save the Honkai-eroded Earth, she would definitely do it without hesitation!]
[Wow, if that's the case, Tuna is too pitiful, isn't she? The best outcome is her staying alone on the moon; the worst... is that she died while sealing the Honkai energy...]
[Pugh! Don't talk nonsense! Kiana definitely didn't die! Though she probably can't just return to Earth whenever she wants! Besides, with technology being so advanced in the future, it shouldn't be impossible for Mei and the others to go to the moon to see her, right?]
Regarding the news of the Honkai being sealed on the moon, many viewers shared their various theories in the livestream. After all, this involved the fate of Kiana, whom everyone held dear. As the protagonist of Honkai Impact 3rd, Kiana had long left a deep impression on the players' hearts, and they were incredibly curious about her whereabouts.
As for this Otto Apocalypse who suddenly appeared before Welt Yang... Unsurprisingly, the events in St. Fountain were the work of him and the so-called "Sky People" he mentioned.
In the game, Otto extended an invitation to Welt, seemingly just as he had done to Joyce years ago. This prompted some viewers to complain: Is this Otto guy mentally ill? Why is he so obsessed with the Herrscher of Reason? Is he the world's #1 obsessive fan of the Herrscher of Reason?
["A nice vision and promise, but I refuse. There is no need to discuss a proposal from someone hiding their head and showing their tail."]
[Welt rejected the discussion, his gaze turning sharp at that moment, as if he had already seen through something.]
["Is that so? I respect you... truly. But peace... it is more important than anything."]
[Otto's voice became cold. Suddenly, the wine on the table and the glass itself shattered. Joey witnessed Otto's threatening posture.]
["Let go of my daddy!!" ]
[Joey rushed out, his body emitting a Honkai energy reaction, which caused a look of great interest to appear on Otto's face.]
["Oh? I see... How should I put it? How interesting. This variable is completely beyond my expectations."]
["To think there is yet another First Herrscher..."]
I really love a phrase from Honkai 3rd players— Eh?
At this moment, the viewers in the livestream were in a state of total confusion. Wait, what's the situation?
[Joey can use the power of the Herrscher of Reason too?]
[Well, isn't he a clone of Joyce? It's not surprising he can use that power.]
[But compared to the previous clones, Joey feels like he's on a completely different level!]
[And did you notice? Old Yang called Otto 'a rat hiding his head and tail.' Is that a normal reaction to meeting Otto? Could this Otto not be the real Otto?]
[I think so too! More than one person confirmed Otto's death, right? So this Otto popping up now most likely just borrowed that face!]
[But if he isn't Otto, who is he?]
The audience realized the probability of this man actually being Otto was very, very low. But they couldn't figure out who had taken on Otto's appearance.
[This Otto says he wants to completely banish the Honkai and needs Welt's power for that... but given what he's done in St. Fountain, he doesn't look like a good guy.]
[Yeah, him and those Sky People feel like they're plotting some major scheme.]
[Sigh! Poor Old Yang, even in APHO, he can't escape the fate of taking an L?]
However, the audience understood that Welt was likely going to suffer again. Though they were somewhat used to it—the Core of Reason was like a cursed item. It was like the Arrow Buckle in DGP or a special grade cursed object; whoever held it was destined to struggle and might even lose their life. The power sounded cool and overpowered, but it never failed to disappoint when it mattered. The Herrscher of Reason's record was largely ruined by Cocolia, who made so many Joyce clones that they felt like mass-produced fodder.
While Welt and "Otto" were clashing, Carole in St. Fountain confirmed the train's location and found no anomalies under Schicksal satellite monitoring. This almost made Elysia spit out her drink.
"Really? No anomalies? For real?"
Even the real Carole's face twitched, wearing a smile that looked worse than crying. Sister (annoyed). Old Yang is literally fighting Otto on the train, and your satellite didn't notice a thing. What kind of satellite are you? Are you a defense force satellite from Ultraman? You just hang there doing nothing, failing to monitor anything when trouble hits. They call it the pinnacle of human tech, yet it either glitches or crashes into the dirt. It's not entirely useless, though; it can charge up an Ultraman like a battery... but was a satellite's original purpose to be a battery? Pathetic!
But on second thought, it made sense. Defense forces in tokusatsu claim to be the most secure places on Earth, yet "extraordinary" people treat them like public restrooms, coming and going as they please. It's like a playground for cosmic weirdos where any capable alien has to break into the base to prove their strength. So, Otto hijacking a train under a satellite's nose isn't that hard, right?
Raiden Mei ordered Carole and the protagonist to rest briefly while she contacted the Overseer to discuss the next move. The St. Fountain incident was far from over.
After that segment, Carole approached the protagonist, asking for advice. she suggested going for a walk and collecting some items, mostly to clear her head.
["The Captain always thinks this mission is dangerous, but I don't feel it."]
["With the Captain and Senpai here, what's there to worry about? At worst, Schicksal sends the whole army. With four captains together, even if the Honkai came back, it wouldn't stand a chance."]
["Let's stop talking about that and go collect energy."]
"Four captains?" As the plot reached this point, Elysia looked very confused. "Schicksal only has four squads left? No way?"
Beside her, Carole was also dumbfounded. Schicksal used to be the largest organization in the world with countless Valkyries. To think it only had four squads left in APHO?
"Mhm, well, the Honkai has been sealed on the moon after all." Raiden Mei analyzed calmly. "This means most Valkyries no longer need to fight the Honkai and can live the lives they want, right?"
[For some reason, I suddenly thought of Auntie Himeko...]
[Yeah, if she knew this, she'd be so happy. Kiana and the others really fulfilled the promise to make the world better!]
[Mhm, you can see it from Carole; children now don't have to grow up in a Honkai-ravaged world! This is exactly what Himeko-sensei wanted!]
[So, it hasn't been confirmed that Himeko-sensei actually died, right? Since there are four squads, maybe Himeko-sensei came back and is leading one!]
[But of the four squads, Squad 3 is Mei. Who are the captains of Squad 1, 2, and 4?]
[They should be the Valkyries we know, right?]
The audience showed intense interest in the four squads, making various guesses. In the dialogue with Carole later, it was confirmed that Squad 4 had at least two people they likely knew.
["Speaking of which, I'm not that bad, right? Compared to those two kids in Squad 4, I think I deserve an A rating!"]
Mentioning "two kids," the images of the Olenyeva sisters came to mind for some viewers. Whether it was them wasn't mentioned again in Carole's subsequent dialogue.
After resolving Carole's internal conflict and finishing her arc, the two returned to base. Raiden Mei had finished her call with the Overseer and issued the next set of instructions.
["I believe you've realized: the various anomalies in St. Fountain show that a powerful force is hidden behind this city."]
["The residents, Mr. Welt, and our own encounters prove that this force is hostile to humanity."]
["So far, we still know very little about the origins, identity, and goals of the enemy."]
["We know the place Carole named 'Skycastle' must hide some secret, but we know nothing about the situation there."]
["Squad 3's next mission: investigate the Skycastle, collect as much intel as possible, and uncover the mastermind's identity and goals."]
["As your captain, I must warn you: this mission carries unquantifiable risks."]
Raiden Mei explained seriously. Aside from Squad 4 being unreachable, Squad 1 and 2 were on their way but would take a long time to arrive. Currently, opinion in Schicksal was split. One side advocated for speed—acting now to seize the initiative and learn the enemy's strength. The other side felt the opponent was different and wanted to wait for reinforcements to minimize risk.
Raiden Mei stood with the "pro-action" faction. she believed St. Fountain was a time bomb that could detonate at any moment with unknown consequences. They couldn't confirm how much time was left. Schicksal existed to protect humanity, which meant they could not afford to gamble when human lives were at stake.
["It's a promise, okay? Squad 3 will return safely."]
["Not one of us left behind."]
The originally gentle Mei choosing the pro-action side caught the audience off guard. But they soon realized she was no longer the girl from eight years ago. Having experienced so much, she had become more mature and reliable.
However... [Why do I feel like Mei is raising a flag here?]
[Same. Mei is like an old general on stage covered in 'death flags'.]
[Knowing the Old Thief, something is definitely going to go wrong once they hit the Skycastle.]
[Wait, the Old Thief is sharpening his knife already? Mei survived the Honkai, is she going to fall in APHO?]
[No! My Auntie Mei~!]
While the audience wailed, a new side story was inserted before the new main plot—it was a story for the "player" protagonist. In this branch, the protagonist's past was briefly mentioned, along with the fact that as a male—and not a Kaslana—he possessed incredible Honkai adaptability, making him one of the few males who could fight for Schicksal.
Regarding the weapon he used, Labor of Olympus, Raiden Mei gave this instruction:
["This sword was custom-made by Schicksal's R&D based on your constitution."]
["It can absorb, store, and release Honkai energy from the environment; it is essentially a Honkai beast fighting alongside you."]
["Remember, your body accepts Honkai energy boosts more easily than others, but you are also more prone to falling into danger from an overdose."]
["Promise me, do not push yourself. I know you have a strong sense of responsibility, but never do anything beyond your limits."]
Finished. Totally finished!!
Seeing this plot, Senti clutched her head in her stream, looking as if the world were ending! Knowing Su Mu's style, she knew the Old Man would never mention a specific lore setting and then just ignore it! They hadn't even reached the Skycastle and the foreshadowing was already set? Flag after flag... he wasn't even hiding it anymore!
In that moment, an absurd but undeniable thought flashed through Senti's mind.
"Hey, hey, hey... don't tell me... don't tell me the one Su Mu is going to knife this time is the player themselves??"
Her words were like a stone casting a thousand ripples, and the entire chat instantly erupted!
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