Chapter 166: Master's Responsibility

"How about I compensate you with something?" Fu Hua rubbed her jade-like hands and pulled the corners of her mouth into a polite but awkward smile.

As an honest person, trying to engage in a shady deal to protect her precious disciple and defile the sacred rules was enough to make the Immortal Phoenix blush.

Moreover, this Immortal knew nothing about the fact that the foundation managed by the Book of Fuxi for her was already booming. After thinking about it, she have nothing to offer that would impress Otto.

This made the Immortal even more embarrassed!

"Oh, do you think so, old friend?"

Otto's unfathomable and deep eyes through the screen appear to pierce Fu Hua, making her subconsciously step back half a step.

In five hundred years, this was the first time that Fu Hua felt ashamed in front of Otto.

"Hahaha!"

Then, the tense atmosphere was broken by Otto's joyful laughter. He wiped the tears from his eyes, patted his thigh, and spoke happily.

"I'm just kidding, old friend!"

"Is... is that so?"

Fu Hua pulled the corners of her mouth stiffly again, but did not relax—believing Otto's nonsense would be foolish, and Fu Hua certainly didn't trust it.

Seeing Fu Hua's nervousness, Otto smiled and shook his head. He felt that this old friend was finally warmed by his little apprentice and had regained a human temperament.

He was happy for Fu Hua, then changed the topic.

"Speaking of which, you reported that K423 was in a trance recently and suspected of being troubled by nightmares, right?"

"Indeed, Kiana is very troubled recently."

"So, my old friend, K423's nightmare, and Angel, who is very close to K423, suddenly went to check the information of the Babylon Experiment Tower—don't you have any suspicions?"

Otto touched his chin with a calm and meaningful smile. Fu Hua was stunned for a moment.

She was just honest, not stupid. After being pointed out by Otto, the clues connected in her mind.

Fu Hua's eyes widened suddenly, and she hesitated in a solemn voice.

"You mean..."

"In fact, it is not surprising that Angel asked Delta to borrow S-rank authority. My good granddaughter is still holding her A-rank promotion order. In order to explore the truth of Nagazora City, it is normal to take shortcuts. But she didn't check Nagazora City, but the Babylon Experiment Tower. My old friend, you know nothing about this strange situation. You really should be more careful!" Otto shook his head and sighed.

Fu Hua's heart grew more confused. "Otto, what do you mean?"

"It means that this matter reveals at least two pieces of information: first, your little apprentice is consciously refusing to understand the inside story of Nagazora; second, K423 is likely beginning to contact the memory and personality of the Herrscher of the Void."

Otto replied slowly. The first thing was already expected by Otto. He had no intention of intervening. He could only hope that Saint Freya really had the miraculous power to change hatred, so there was nothing to say.

The second thing, to be honest, was not unexpected. This was a necessary part of the Project Sirin and would happen sooner or later. If the progress was too slow, Otto would even take the initiative to promote it, so it was not an unplanned situation.

Angel's usurpation and Delta's reckless behavior were both promoting his Sirin plan, so Otto was not angry at all and just treated everything as if nothing happened.

Fu Hua chewed on the meaning of Otto's words and gradually became more distressed. "Did Angel really notice something?"

"She is a true genius, outstanding in both martial arts and intelligence. I have no doubt that she can become one of the pillars of Schicksal's future. How could such a little girl be unaware of my granddaughter's little thoughts? She doesn't pursue the truth only because she doesn't want to, not because she is powerless."

Otto spoke freely, confident and calm as if he knew everything happening in Saint Freya.

Fu Hua's heart grew heavier, as she knew very well that Otto possessed such wisdom and ability. Even though Otto was thousands of miles away, Fu Hua believed in Otto's judgment more than her own eyes in many matters.

"I accept your reminder, thank you."

"You're welcome, it's my duty, and I'm also looking forward to her growth. I hope you can handle all this properly."

"I will pay more attention to Kiana's affairs. Don't worry, with me here, she won't have any accidents."

"Of course I believe in your ability, old friend, so let's stop here... To be honest, I have a suggestion. If the situation in Saint Freya becomes difficult to control, you might as well take the child to Mount Taixu. Maybe there will be more help for her there."

Otto looked at Fu Hua with a smile.

There are Ji Lin and the Book of Fuxi that has recently emerged in Mount Taixu. In a sense, it is a gathering place for elders, which will be a great comfort to Angel, who is lonely and helpless.

Besides, the various small actions of the Book of Fuxi show that she has some opinions about Schicksal.

Sending a well-behaved, sensible, and lovable younger generation to show her some face from Schicksal should be able to greatly restrain that little ELF and change her attitude. Otto thought it was a win-win situation.

Fu Hua's little face showed a confused expression, and she blinked her eyes blankly and asked. "Mount Taixu? Why?"

"It's just a suggestion. If you are at a loss, old friend, you can consider it. That's all."

"Okay, I'll remember it. Thank you."

"I told you not to be so polite. Well, it's late, I won't disturb your rest." Otto smiled and cut off the communication.

Fu Hua stood there, thinking for a long time about Angel's problem, Kiana's problem, and whether Otto's words had any hidden schemes—after thinking for a long time, she couldn't figure it out.

She absent-mindedly walked out of the secluded corner and return to Himeko's villa.

"Master, look!"

Angel ran to the door to greet her, but the sight made Fu Hua's eyes light up.

White short sleeves, black pleats, a gorgeous and mysterious black lolita skirt covered the girl's petite body, highlighting her slim waist. The snow-white skin and the black skirt formed a contrast that made it impossible to look away.

It was still as cute as usual, but with some retro noble and mysterious colors. In a word, it was stunning.

"It looks good."

Fu Hua praised dryly, with a soft and doting smile on her face.

Angel pinched the skirt and lowered her head with a shy blush, like a shy bud. "Kiana helped me choose it."

"Then you have to thank her well."

"Humph! I helped her a lot; this little reward is nothing!"

"What you said makes sense."

Fu Hua paused, reached out, and touched the top of Angel's head. The golden hair brought an extremely comfortable and silky touch.

But Fu Hua felt a sour and tingling pain in her heart.

'Angel, what should Master do to protect you?'

Unlike Cheng Lixue back then, Angel now looked more like a delicate doll covered in glass in Fu Hua's eyes.

She looked beautiful but actually fragile. Fu Hua always felt that if she didn't pay attention, Angel would fall and get bruised all over.

Fu Hua dared not leave casually anymore. She feared the day when those truths would be revealed, Angel would be destroyed by the cruel reality when she wasn't paying attention.

"Master... Master? Why did you suddenly hug me?"

"Nothing, I just want to tell you that Master is always by your side. So don't be afraid, everything will pass."

"Master?"

"Promise Master that you must be well, understand, Angel?"

Fu Hua lowered her head, feeling twelve points of pride and heartache for the ignorant little girl in her arms, and also twelve points of determination.

She couldn't lose this child in front of her, she won't lose another disciple again.

Angel must be protected, at all costs!