Honkai: Strijder

Chapter 35

The Anti-Entropy database was fantastic.

It housed numerous cutting-edge technologies that diverged from those of Schicksal. Unlike the mix of scientific achievements in Schicksal, the Anti-Entropy database was a showcase of the brilliance of Tesla and Einstein.@@@@

If there was a groundbreaking experimental result credited to Einstein on the left, there would invariably be an equally significant achievement by Tesla on the right, and vice versa.

It seemed as though these two scientific geniuses were competing within this database, where inspiration and imagination collided in every corner. Brilliant ideas and flights of fancy were abundant but always grounded in reality, free from exaggeration.

Top-quality! The entire database was filled with top-quality experimental data that made Sigurd nearly drool.

The only regret was that it seemed Otto had used a similar method to track them down before, so the detection system was particularly sensitive.

Sigurd only had time to retrieve a small portion of the data he deemed most urgently needed before the database quickly reacted. A vast amount of data disappeared on the spot, while a counterattack of code and tracking pursued him through the network cables.

In order to avoid exposure, Sigurd redirected the counterattack data to the location of Schicksal’s port and swiftly withdrew.

“Hmm, Mr. Otto is truly amazing. He infiltrated the Anti-Entropy database without anyone knowing. Well done, Mr. Otto.”

Sigurd initiated a video communication and raised his glass in a toast to Otto, who appeared on the screen, pressing his temples with a headache.

“You, why are you always causing trouble for me?”

“I’ve backed up the captured data in Mr. Otto’s private database.”

“...What are you saying? The Anti-Entropy database, as if I couldn’t access it whenever I wanted? Tesla and Einstein, what can they do to me? I won’t say anymore. I’ll go see what trouble those two can stir up. We’ll talk next time.”

With a smile, Otto ended the call.

And then the systems of Schicksal and Anti-Entropy engaged in a fierce battle.

Now, as long as Otto didn’t reveal it, the intrusion into the Anti-Entropy database would be attributed to Otto, and no one could trace it back to Sigurd.

What? You say Sigurd’s new technology is similar to Anti-Entropy’s?

Come on, everyone is a genius. If Tesla and Einstein can create the Titan army, why can’t Sigurd create a similar giant mecha? That’s not impossible!

Besides, what if what I create is even more advanced than yours? Genius scientists are also trying to find a way out in a maze. Sigurd is flying directly above the maze, seeing the experiments and theories firsthand, he knows the right direction from the very beginning!

...

“Damn you, Otto!”

Tesla, wearing a red mechanical arm armor, punched through the table, raging and roaring.

“Alright, I got it. So the third genius you mentioned is Sigurd?”

“His performance in the Jörmungandr City Honkai Beast incident, as well as independently dealing with a Titan unit, doesn’t that make him a genius?”

“Who knows if it’s a conspiracy orchestrated by Otto?”

“Well, let’s go meet him and find out.”

Einstein looked at Tesla and detected a hint of interest on her face.

After a moment, Tesla nodded and said:

“Fine, let’s see what he’s capable of. And let’s bring Welt along.”

“Welt?”

“Yes! If he really is a genius, we’ll recruit him and give Otto some trouble. If he’s just bait released by Otto—hmph! I’ll have Welt blow him up on the spot! It’s a foolproof plan, truly the work of a genius, hahaha!”

Einstein sighed and massaged her temples.

But she had to admit that they should indeed consider it this way. Their technical prowess was the essence of the Anti-Entropy, and they couldn’t afford any mistakes.

However, a stunning genius might have the potential to change the era, and it was worth taking the risk to find out. If it were true, at the very least, they couldn’t let him go astray, as it would be a loss for the entire civilization.

And to be prepared for any situation, it made sense to bring Welt along together with them.

...

Soon, a certain history teacher at St. Freya Academy received an urgent communication.

“Danger! Come Back”

—From Tesla.

“Huh!? What’s going on? Has Honkai descended, or has Otto come knocking at my door?”

While enjoying his afternoon tea, Welt was startled from the message that he received.

“What’s the situation? Has the world fallen into chaos? Or has Otto attacked our doorstep?”

Although retired and comfortable teaching here, Welt hadn’t forgotten that he was the leader of Anti-Entropy, with more important missions to fulfill.

So, Welt took a leave of absence, enduring the pain of having his salary deducted by Theresa, and embarked on the journey back to the headquarters.