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"Another leaf has fallen."

A tattered leaf fell into the man's hand, which was covered by a wrist-length glove, accompanied by a deep sigh.

Behind him was an ancient tree with an archaic aura. Its name was [Bodhi].

As a survivor from the Previous Era, Su, who was given the mission of defeating the Honkai by the brilliant Dr. MEI, had been fulfilling his duty in this world for the past 4,500 years, day after day.

He observed infinite parallel worlds through the Second Divine Key, [Key of the Void - Thousand Worlds of the Buddha], in search of a possibility to defeat the Honkai.

Looking at the fallen leaf in his hand, even though his eyes were closed, it would make one wonder if he could truly see. But for the enlightened one with divine wisdom, the details within were beyond words.

Each leaf symbolized a possibility of defeating the Honkai.

"...Alas, this [World] has also failed."

Looking at the reflection contained within the leaf, he sighed.

Civilizations destroyed by the Honkai could only wither quietly, like these fallen leaves, turning into [bubbles].

"I have seen countless leaves in these thousands of years."

"Unfortunately, I still haven't found a leaf that won't wither."

Su opened his hand and released the fallen leaf, letting the breeze carry it away.

"The prosperous must decline, and a once glorious civilization will eventually wither."

However, when he looked up, the tree was still lush and verdant.

Leaves fell, and new ones would grow again. Compared to that, human life was but a fleeting moment.

Limited lives couldn't see all the infinite leaves.

"Fortunately, I have already found my answer."

Su, who had stood up from under the tree, looked at the clear water surface. In it, the figure of a white-haired youth was reflected.

"My dear friend, thousands of years have passed. Have you found your answer as well?"

"Or are you still imprisoning yourself in the phantoms of the past?"

Thousands of years ago, he had deceived the other and imprisoned him in the Sea of Quanta.

And to atone for his sins, Su had imprisoned himself within the Second Divine Key.

Every time he witnessed a fallen leaf, he would come to the riverbank to take a look at the other.

But Su, who knew that he had betrayed his friend, didn't dare to say even a single word to him...

The fallen leaves floated onto the water's surface, suddenly causing waves to ripple.

"This is..."

Su, who was sitting cross-legged, looked at the scene and was stunned.

He frowned and murmured in alarm:

"A variable has appeared in the main world?"

Unlike Aponia, Su's foresight came from observing infinite possibilities to obtain a variety of results.

So, in addition to implementing the Project Stigmata, he also paid attention to the situation in the main world.

Based on his many years of effort, the future should gradually become clearer. Then, as long as he took a gamble and made the right choice, Project Stigmata would have served its purpose.

But now, the appearance of a variable made the enlightened one's expression somewhat uncertain.

He couldn't determine what kind of change this variable would bring.

He couldn't even be sure if this wouldn't cause his waiting to be in vain.

"Is it, in the end, that human calculations cannot compare to fate?"

The location of the variable was in Nagazora City.

That place where fate turned.

With worry, Su couldn't help but sigh:

"I only hope that this variable can lead to a good future."

…

Above a city located in the sandy desert, a figure with a mechanical skull face holding an umbrella, and with dangerous red lights shining in its eyes, teased a beautiful figure who was gazing at the endless desert:

"Hehe, that little guy you asked me to keep an eye on doesn't seem to be doing very well right now."

World Serpent executive — Grey Serpent.

"What happened to her?"

The white-haired woman, whose tone was gentle and elegant, asked with concern. Her face was exactly the same as the strongest Schicksal S-rank Valkyrie of the past, Cecilia Schariac.

Misteln Schariac, a new species born from the Schariac Stigmata that Cecilia inherited, a [Ideal Type].

But now, her title should be World Serpent executive — [Hare].

But, to be honest, Hare didn't like this codename.

Because of her past relationship with a certain person, Misteln was very concerned about the situation of a girl named Bronya Zaychik.

Of course, due to her own many inconveniences, she couldn't go see that child.

"She seems to be unconscious, but for the moment, her personal safety is not in danger. But, that might not be the case later."

Grey Serpent spoke with a somewhat strange, hoarse voice, sounding somewhat gleeful.

World Serpent was hidden in the shadows, and the Nagazora City incident also had their fingerprints all over it.

Needless to say, Grey Serpent had also noticed the man who had appeared beside the Herrscher of Thunder's host body.

He was even more concerned about this than Cocolia or Otto.

"Do you remember what you promised me?"

Misteln's expression was a bit cold, and she looked at Grey Serpent with a hint of disgust.

One of the conditions for her joining World Serpent was for them to help her look after that child.

"Don't worry, I've always been very trustworthy. I never break my promises."

"Besides, World Serpent can't help but take action regarding that man who consciously made contact with the host bodies of both the Herrscher of Thunder and the Herrscher of the Void."

Grey Serpent's hoarse voice carried a hint of concern.

Jiang Qiao's actions not only attracted Otto's attention, but also inevitably attracted the attention of World Serpent.

However, compared to Otto's guesses and premonitions, World Serpent's information system was much more explicit.

But, given that they had not yet surfaced, they did not take any further action and remained focused on observation.

"I have already notified Raven to go to Nagazora City. I myself also have a certain collaboration with someone in that city. I can't allow anyone to ruin our plans."

Grey Serpent sighed.

Time was becoming increasingly tight, and World Serpent had to start preparing to welcome back their Lord.

The awakening of the Herrscher of Thunder was related to whether or not they could welcome back their Lord sooner.

So, the plan in Nagazora City was very important for World Serpent.

Grey Serpent had to admit that the man who seemed to be called Jiang Qiao was indeed very powerful.

He had actually pushed the situation forward so quickly in such a short amount of time.

Even if Raven went to Nagazora City as quickly as possible, she could probably only do some cleanup work.

In the current situation, if World Serpent didn't offer some assistance, the plan to trigger the Great Honkai Eruption in Nagazora City might very well die in the cradle.

"Won't there be a problem?"

Hare's trust in Grey Serpent was clearly not very high.

The latter didn't mind. He just snorted coldly with his heavy and hoarse voice:

"Hmph, no one can stop what World Serpent wants to do!"

Perhaps for the sake of the situation, they might make certain concessions.

But, did that man named Jiang Qiao have the qualifications to make World Serpent compromise?

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