Honkai impact 3rd: I Use Everything of Yours to Love Me

A few days later, the Apocalypse family was thrown into chaos.

"Over there! The family head's fever is spiking again!"

"It's no use! The eldest son and daughter are also in critical condition!"

"Over here too! Ugh—!"

The Apocalypse family had been infected by the virus.

Those who had exploited the people and hoarded wealth were now facing retribution.

Nicholas was hanging on by a thread.

"What's going on? Why is our family the only one affected? The outside world is fine!"

Some of the younger Apocalypse family members, who hadn't been fully corrupted, were baffled.

"Disasters and calamities are endless. Perhaps this is another manifestation of the Honkai."

Some of the family's scholars shook their heads, attributing the outbreak to the Honkai.

At this moment, Otto entered, dressed in protective gear.

Ignoring the other family members, Otto went straight to his father's private ward.

Inside, a medical team was frantically injecting antibiotics and other drugs to keep Nicholas alive.

"Young Master, you should leave. This illness might be contagious. You're the only relative of the family head who hasn't been infected."

"No, he's my father. How can I leave him in such a state?"

Otto's act of feigned compassion was flawless, as if he had nothing to do with the poisoning.

The medical team, seeing Otto's dedication, began to view him in a new light.

Just then, Nicholas's condition worsened, bringing him to the brink of death.

"Hurry! Increase the dosage!"

The medical team ramped up the medication, disregarding the potential damage to his immune system.

But it was all in vain. They could only buy him a few more moments.

"Young Master, we've done all we can. We can't save him. Spend some time with him while he can still speak."

The medical team, having exhausted all options, left the room to Otto and his father.

"It's alright. I'm sure Father won't blame you. You've all been loyal members of the Apocalypse family."

Wiping away fake tears, Otto spoke with feigned sorrow, earning the sympathy of many.

Once everyone had left, Otto dropped the act.

He walked to his father's bedside and looked at the pale, dying man with a mix of emotions.

In the past, he might not have dared to do this.

But now, he had someone to protect and people to rely on, giving him the courage to act.

"Otto, didn't you gain the relic's recognition? Hurry and develop a cure!"

Nicholas's hoarse voice rang out.

But Otto, as if deaf, walked closer and removed his sterile gloves.

"My dear Father, I created this virus to deal with all of you. Why would I make a cure?"

"You! Otto, how dare you!"

Nicholas glared at him, unable to believe that the child he once berated for cowardice could commit such an act.

"How dare I? You forced my hand. You threatened me with my teacher and Kallen. If you hadn't, I might have actually granted you a longer life and greater power."

Otto wasn't an expert at psychological warfare, but he knew enough to twist the knife.

As expected, Nicholas's face twisted with regret.

He wondered if things would have been different had he not threatened Otto.

"Otto, my child, please forgive me. I was blinded by the pursuit of immortality. Please, I—ugh!"

Before Nicholas could finish, Otto's bare hand closed around his throat.

Years of pent-up resentment, coupled with the threats against Kallen and Chang Yuan, drove Otto to personally end his father's life.

Only then would he feel at peace.

Finally, Nicholas's breathing stopped, and his heart flatlined.

Otto slowly withdrew his hand, applied a custom disinfectant, and put his gloves back on.

Then, forcing a look of grief, he left the room.

The other family members, unaware of the truth, gathered around him.

"Young Master, the family head has passed. Don't be too sad. With your siblings also afflicted, only you can lead the Apocalypse family now."

"Yes, I will lead the Apocalypse family to glory. It is my father's dying wish."

Shedding a few crocodile tears, Otto left the scene.

As he stepped out of the Apocalypse family grounds, a faint smile crept onto his face.

From this day forward, there would be only one voice in the Apocalypse family—his own.

But before Otto could revel in his victory, a hand landed on his shoulder.

"Hey, Otto, you really went all out, huh? Tsk tsk, now you've got the protagonist template."

Otto tensed up at the sudden touch but relaxed upon recognizing the voice. He turned to see Chang Yuan, his teacher, standing behind him.

"Teacher, can you not sneak up on me like that? It's really unsettling."

"Relax, it's good for your heart. Makes it stronger, you know?"

Chang Yuan waved his hand dismissively, as if it were no big deal.

Otto rolled his eyes.

"I might just die of a heart attack one day because of you."

"And I'll bring you back... probably."

"That uncertainty is not reassuring!"

Otto was starting to think his teacher was utterly unreliable.

He wouldn't even be surprised if Chang Yuan pulled off some earth-shattering stunt one day—he was getting used to it.

"Starting tomorrow, you'll officially take control of Schicksal. Then you can begin realizing your and Kallen's dreams. But there's something else I need to discuss with you."

Chang Yuan felt it was necessary to reveal some of the future to Otto to ensure things didn't deviate too much.