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Not only her, but the other young Valkyries in the team were also secretly observing this mysterious and special Valkyrie, their gazes even more obvious and curious.

Because these were members secretly added to the team by the bishop's personal order, and the mission was centered around the enemy, they all had to obey his orders.

Not only is she mysterious and unheard of, but she also possesses exceptional temperament and is extremely beautiful.

And when I look at the other person, there's always a strange feeling.

That kind of temperament, and even a few features between his eyebrows, all gave people a strange sense of familiarity.

Well, this young lady really looks like His Holiness the bishop. Not only do they have similar appearances, but their temperaments are also extremely similar. People would believe it if they were told that she was His Holiness the bishop's younger sister or biological daughter.

However, the 'mysterious blonde Valkyrie' in the eyes of the girls inside the cabin was not actually a Valkyrie in flesh and blood.

The blonde 'girl' sat on the edge of the cabin, gazing intently at the white clouds passing by outside the window, as if she could see a figure with such pure white hair and a pure and elegant demeanor.

This body is actually a body made of soul steel, and it is also a rare soul steel body for a woman.

Moreover, within the realm of destiny, there is only one person who can afford to be so extravagant as to possess the technology to use Soul Steel as a body.

That was Otto Apocalypse, the supreme leader of Mandate of Heaven and the Archbishop of Mandate of Heaven.

Indeed, the girl sitting here right now is none other than Bishop Otto of Destiny.

Due to the changes and instability in Durandal's body, and not wanting this crucial plan to be disrupted, Rita's mission was also vital. She needed him to stay by that 'friend's' side, to see what that 'friend' was doing, and to observe the changes in Saint Freya.

Neither of the two S-rank Valkyries was suitable, and there was no one who could meet the requirements for this important mission and be guaranteed to complete it without risk. Therefore, Bishop Fate had no choice but to take action himself.

Of course, this body was not the only thing she prepared for London; it was merely one part of the plan.

During this trip to the Thames, she will personally obtain the Second Divine Key.

Chapter 164 Don’t want that kind of thing!

"We should be setting off by now."

In Commander St. Freya's office, Qi Shi looked up at the sky outside, his gaze seemingly traversing thousands of miles.

After completing the basic research on the tree of imaginary numbers, what is needed next is the most important tool.

He had foreseen this day ever since he revealed to Otto the existence of the second Divine Key in the Thames.

However, many changes have occurred.

Thinking of this, Qi Shi couldn't help but smile with interest. He wondered what expressions those hidden figures from the World Serpent, far away in London, would have when they saw the Bishop of Destiny. He was really looking forward to it.

However, the real show is yet to come, and he also has his own things to do right now.

In the past few days, Qi Shi has not been idle. He has thoroughly studied the End Worm and left behind countless backup plans to ensure safety, which are spread throughout his power.

Without any basis or clue, this was all he could do. The time that followed was for him to truly put his knowledge into practice.

"The process of returning to the original timeline can begin. However, your situation is special, and I cannot guarantee that it will be successful. But you don't need to worry. I can assure you that you will not be harmed as a result."

In the spiritual realm, at a table outside the orphanage chapel, Qi Shi and Kiana sat together.

Nearby, Alicia was playing with the adorable children from the orphanage, her face beaming with a cheerful smile.

She was surrounded by candy and toys that she had tricked into giving her.

Of course, she's not really a bad older sister trying to trick people out of the toys. The fairy is the embodiment of kindness and cuteness, and she'll return them all in the end, or at most keep one or two as souvenirs.

Over the past few days, among the children in the orphanage, Alicia has already gained the same reputation as Arlene. However, if Arlene is a responsible and beloved matriarch, then Alicia is a beautiful older sister with a lovely smile, a pink-haired bully who can blend in with the children.

Who understands the true value of being a leader of children when you're clearly an adult?

A short while later, a child was amused by her and burst into tears. As Alicia hurriedly tried to comfort the child, a gaze made the pink-haired girl freeze. Then, the Herrscher of Origin was chased by the enraged Herrscher of the Void, letting out a series of pathetic whimpers for help.

Upon hearing the sound, the two people talking at the table looked over at the same time, then turned back around simultaneously, completely ignoring Ellie who was being beaten up.

"So, after studying me for so long, you still don't have a definite answer."

The End Worm sat at the table, propping her cheek up with her hand and pouting. During this time, she had been trying her best to endure and restrain that feeling of extreme shame.

The body was thoroughly examined by that force, not only every inch of skin and all the internal organs, but even the tiny buds on the cells were clearly seen.

But she only grumbled and complained. The End Worm knew that she was forced by circumstances and that she needed help from others, who were willing to provide assistance.

Through their time together, she had come to understand that Qi Shi was not the kind of despicable person who would take advantage of others. On the contrary, he never overstepped his bounds or offended the young girl, and he would never use possession to take advantage of her.

It was because of this trust, and her fondness for simple people, that she was willing to hand over her body to the other party for any kind of research.

Otherwise, even if the other party had the only way to get her back, she would never compromise in the slightest.

Of course, this goodwill is purely based on his character! From her standpoint, she is firmly opposed to him, after all, this guy stole her Mei!

Qi Shi smiled and spoke.

"Although we still haven't found a definitive answer and the specifics are unknown, we can still analyze the possibilities."

“I once read a research report on time travel in the world, which quoted this story.”

"The person who traveled through time coincidentally returned to the past and desperately tried to make up for the regrets of his youth. However, at the moment he fulfilled his regrets, he suddenly realized that he was just a lingering shadow of his obsession, and then he calmly disappeared into the world."

Qi Shi stroked his chin and said in a serious tone.

"I am not some kind of consciousness projection. I am perfectly lucid."

Upon hearing this, the End Worm immediately put on a cat-like face and glared at Qi Shi.

With her experience and intelligence, she could tell that the other person was clearly teasing her on purpose, and she was furious, extremely furious. After spending some time together, she had come to understand this particularly perverse sense of humor about him.

"Can't you just give a formal and reliable conclusion?"

Qi Shi, who was being glared at, shrugged and, after a serious expression, came to a different conclusion.

"Or perhaps you've only temporarily escaped the influence of the timeline, and are actually Kiana from the present and future. Once our method succeeds and you return to your original time, that temporary influence will disappear."

"Then you will return to a point in time four years from where the current timeline began, and resume your life."

Qi Shi's gaze was meaningful, and he deliberately emphasized the words "along the current timeline".

Four years from now, along the current timeline?

Now, timeline

The End Worm froze, and for a moment only Qi Shi's words echoed in the world.

What does the timeline look like now? Thinking of this world, she wanted to beat to death that gullible, infatuated, and dependent version of herself.

A vision of the future flashed through her mind in an instant.

Years later, she was holding two children and had married Qi Shi. Mei had left her and often looked at her with disgust, jealousy, and resentment. Moreover, she still had an ambiguous secret relationship with Qi Shi.

No! Don't do that kind of thing!

The brain is shaking!

Suddenly, the End Worm didn't want to go back. All she wanted now was to break up this despicable guy and Mei, and especially to get herself away from Qi Shi's clutches!

Otherwise, we will really lose our purity.

No! Her purity belongs only to Mei!

Chapter 165 The True Wish

Looking at the End Worm, who seemed dazed and withdrawn, Qi Shi smiled and spoke.

"Let's talk about your situation first."

“I wasn’t joking just now. Willpower and belief can indeed transcend time, but just as much, they can also make you resist the flow of time.”

If this were a world that originally consisted only of science and materialism, then this statement would be nonsense.

But this is a broken universe, and faith can really have miraculous effects. Even the star gods in the universe are manifestations of some kind of will and practice.

"Now, it's time to move on to the next step: to let go of your obsession and fulfill your wish."

"Come on, tell me your wish."

Qi Shi turned his gaze to Kiana, who was sitting very close across the table, and asked the question knowingly.

Upon hearing this, Kiana, who had been somewhat withdrawn, suddenly became excited and expectant, completely forgetting her earlier distress.

Although she can be withdrawn at times, Kiana's core personality is always cheerful and energetic.

The End Worm looked at Qi Shi and took a deep breath. Her obsession with returning here, her wish had always been there, and it was only one.

"I want to save Himeko-sensei."

Then, the End Worm told Qi Shi about the artificial Stigmata, the Herrscher of the Void, and Teacher Himeko, which she could never let go of.

This was also the first time she had talked to the other party about her future.

"The side effects of artificial stigmata? That's actually quite simple. Although it's a terminal illness that can only be delayed for Schicksal, it's not a difficult problem for me."

“I can help Himeko undergo a full-body repair and enhancement, eliminating the side effects of artificial stigmata. Not only that, but her lifespan and strength can also be improved.”

After listening, Qi Shi nodded and said that he had easily provided an excellent solution.

"Um...this..."

However, after Qi Shi finished making his promise, the End Worm looked uneasy, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't quite bring himself to say it.

Looking at the girl who seemed to want to say something but hesitated, Qi Shi spoke as if he could see right through her.

"This isn't what you truly want, is it?"

"What you actually want to save is the teacher Himeko, whom you know and are familiar with, who sacrificed herself in front of you."

Having her innermost thoughts exposed, the End Worm showed an embarrassed expression. She remained silent for a while, questioning her own heart.

What she really wanted to see again was the teacher Himeko, whom she knew well.

If it were when she first arrived, she probably wouldn't have cared about this; she would have just wanted Himeko-sensei to live a good life.

But after living in this time for so long, she has come to understand the gap between herself and this time, even though she likes and is willing to help everyone from the past, even if there really is no Qi Shi, and everything is as she wishes in the past.

She probably couldn't suppress the deep-seated sadness within her; the emptiness of not belonging to a world constantly lingered in her heart.

She wanted to see Mei, whom she knew well; she wanted to see Bronya, whom she knew well; she wanted to see her familiar companions.

She also wanted to change the things she could never let go of, to see the familiar Himeko-sensei again, and to tell her that she hadn't misjudged her, that her efforts hadn't been in vain, that she had succeeded, and that she had stopped the Honkai.

Following her own convictions and inner desires, her wish was not to save Himeko-sensei, but to save the Himeko-sensei she knew.