Chapter 509

Somewhere in the Schicksal headquarters, Otto quietly watched the replay of the past on the screen; it was a scene from his childhood where he was being bullied.

However, surprisingly, no expression of anger or dissatisfaction appeared on Otto's face.

On the contrary, his gaze gradually softened, even carrying a hint of warmth.

Because he knew deep down that this seemingly painful experience was actually an important turning point in his life.

It was precisely that person about to appear who, like a ray of light, illuminated his originally gloomy childhood, gave him endless warmth and strength, and thus changed his entire life.

Back to the screen.

On the other side of the towering wall, a small, fair, and delicate hand quietly appeared, accompanied by a faint rustling sound, causing Otto to involuntarily stop crying.

He widened his curious eyes, staring intently at that mysterious spot.

Suddenly, a little girl struggled to poke her head out. She had long hair as white as snow, which shimmered with a soft and pure luster under the sunlight, beautiful enough to take one's breath away.

Especially her blossoming smile, innocent and pure, as if it could instantly melt the cold ice in one's heart and provide endless warmth.

Little Otto was deeply shocked by this sudden smile; he had never seen such a sincere and kind expression, and that smile seemed to be conveying a beauty and hope he had never known before.

At this moment, he seemed to forget his previous pain and grievances, drawn only by this smile.

The audience in the live stream also instantly recognized this little girl—it was Kallen! Kallen as a child!

She looked exactly like Theresa at this age, and that familiar appearance made everyone sigh at the passage of time.

Seeing Otto crying, a flash of surprise crossed Kallen's eyes, and she immediately asked with concern.

"Wow!!!"

"It just flew so high!"

Kallen's voice was crisp and melodious, filled with childhood innocence and vitality—something the current Otto lacked, and a purity rare among many children of this era.

She mistakenly thought Otto was crying because he had thrown his model airplane over the wall and couldn't retrieve it, so as she spoke, she nimbly climbed onto the wall and sat down steadily.

For Otto, who had always been confined within the Apocalypse family, Kallen's appearance was undoubtedly a huge surprise.

He had never seen anyone outside the family, so when Kallen's unfamiliar yet kind figure came into view, he instantly forgot to cry and just stood there blankly, his eyes shining with surprise and curiosity.

After Kallen sat down on the wall, she carefully took out Otto's model airplane, her face beaming with a heartwarming smile, as bright as the spring sunshine.

"Did you make this?"

Otto replied while sobbing: "I made it..."

Listening to Otto's words.

Kallen carefully examined the model airplane in her hands.

In her eyes, this was a design of exquisite ingenuity, an incredibly interesting thing.

Kallen couldn't help but exclaim, her face full of admiration and surprise.

"Wow!!!"

"You're so amazing!"

"You'll definitely become a great inventor in the future!"

Listening to Kallen's praise.

A smile, unprecedented, instantly bloomed on Otto's face.

This was... from childhood to now, the first time... the first time he had received such heartfelt recognition!

The first time he had received such praise.

Coming from a girl of his own age.

The first time he was not negated... but recognized.

And it was also at this moment that Otto's life was changed!

At this moment, Mei's eyes were locked onto the light screen, where Kallen's figure shone brilliantly under the bathing sunlight.

In an instant, she seemed to traverse time and space, understanding Otto's persistence and attachment that spanned five hundred years.

Both she and Otto had encountered that girl as warm as light in the depths of fate.

It was they who, with selfless love, pulled them back from the abyss of despair.

"Otto, I have finally understood your persistence through those long years." Mei whispered softly, her gaze turning to Kiana's back, her thoughts drifting back to the days at Chiba Academy.

At that time, Kiana's smile was like the warm afternoon sun, piercing through the haze in her heart, and those hands tightly gripping her arms gave her the strength to be reborn.

Bronya seemed to notice Mei's mood; her gaze shifted between Mei and Kiana, finally settling on Kiana's figure focused on the live stream.

"Sister Mei, people of the Kaslana family can always touch people's hearts in the purest way." Her words carried a hint of emotion.

"Indeed," Mei replied, "their simplicity and directness can often evoke the most sincere emotions."

Immortal Fu Hua also joined the conversation, her voice steady and wise: "Kallen's small action, perhaps just out of curiosity, inadvertently planted an eternal seed in Otto's heart."

"Just like what Kiana did for me," Mei continued, "her kindness and bravery gave me a new life and also made me understand what true salvation is."

Bronya nodded in agreement: "Otto's feelings might be similar to ours. At that moment, he was illuminated by Kallen's light, and from then on, his world was no longer dark."

At this time, Kiana turned her head, her eyes shining with excitement, but she didn't notice the conversation between the three.

"Look, she really looks like Auntie! It's like they're the same person!" She pointed excitedly at Kallen on the screen.

Mei smiled and replied: "Yes, but Kallen's gentleness seems even purer, without a trace of impurity."

Bronya added: "If you could worry the Principal less, perhaps you would see more of her gentle side."

Kiana pouted: "How did it become my fault again?"

Immortal Fu Hua chuckled: "The Principal actually has her gentle side, but you have never delved into it."

At the other end of the conference room, Theresa was staring at Kallen on the screen, complex emotions surging in her heart.

"Perhaps, I should also try some new hairstyles, although twin tails might not suit me." She muttered to herself.

Himeko teased from the side: "What, want to change your style? However, no matter how you change, you are still that one-and-only Theresa."

Theresa smiled bitterly: "Yes, but sometimes, I really envy those girls who can grow up freely."

Himeko gently patted her shoulder: "You are already a light in many people's hearts, Theresa. Moreover, everyone has their own pace of growth, no need to rush."

Hearing this, a warm current surged in Theresa's heart. "Thank you, Himeko. Sometimes, I really feel that it's great to have you all."

At this moment, Kallen in the live stream not only illuminated Otto's past but also warmed the heart of every viewer.

Her appearance, like a ray of light, pierced through the boundaries of time and space, connecting the past and the present, allowing everyone to feel that pure kindness and warmth.

Back to the screen.

While admiring Otto's skill and talent.

Kallen looked at the model airplane in her hand with slight regret.

She made a sound of pity.

"What a pity..."

"It's broken..."

Otto held back his tears, gently wiping away the moisture from the corners of his eyes.

He looked up at Kallen standing in the sunlight, his voice carrying a hint of shyness and unease, and he spoke cautiously.

"If you need..."

"I can..."

"Make another one for you..."

Kallen's eyes shone with love for the model airplane; she immediately bloomed with a brilliant smile and said with great joy.

"Really?"

"Thank you!"

The originally dim light in Otto's eyes seemed to be reignited at this moment, shining with unprecedented brilliance. He felt the feeling of being needed for the first time, and it was also the first time he witnessed someone so happy because of his work. This sudden affirmation filled Otto's heart with incomparable joy, far exceeding all his previous joys.

Although he didn't know the name of the girl in front of him at this moment, this unfamiliarity did not diminish the joy in his heart.

Just as he was immersed in this rare joy, Kallen suddenly widened her eyes, which were as bright as azure gems; under the sunlight, her pupils shone with a moving luster.

She smiled at Otto and introduced herself.

"My name is Kallen!"

"Kallen Kaslana!"

"What's your name?"

Otto still responded timidly, but with incomparable joy.

"Otto..."

"Otto Apocalypse."

Kallen: "Then Otto..."

"Can we be friends?" ===== CHAPTER 511 =====