"Hey, do you two really believe the lies of that female vixen?"
Sitting on the fighter plane heading to the East Shenzou Sea, Tesla crossed her arms and legs, looking annoyed as if she had found something wrong.
Einstein and Welt looked at each other.
Then Einstein raised her lips and said calmly.
"Dr. Tesla is perceptive, have you found anything suspicious?"
"Mophead, stop being so sarcastic! You two are better at conspiracy than me. I feel that something is wrong. I don't believe you didn't find it!"
Tesla glared at her old friend fiercely.
Welt shook his head and laughed, then replied calmly.
"It's obvious that she was definitely going for the Serenity Gem at first. If she just wanted to take Maki away, she wouldn't have to stage such a grand chase at the doorstep of Schicksal. It's estimated that after getting Maki and the gem, she knew about Maki's research results, so she didn't want to go against Otto and planned to throw all the trouble to the World Serpent while dragging us over to strengthen her momentum, then find an opportunity to negotiate with Otto."
"... In other words, she wanted to cooperate with the World Serpent at first and then suddenly changed her mind and secretly decided to sell them out? So that's it. It makes sense. It's really insidious! Ryoma, you idiot, you deserve it!"
Tesla patted the driver's seat in front of her.
Raiden Ryoma who had just been pulled out of prison turned his head, his face still haggard due to the psychological pressure in prison. He barely pulled the corner of his mouth and said seriously but awkwardly.
"Let's not talk about these things for now. Since the leader and the two doctors have investigated it clearly, I have nothing to say. Her action against Mei last time... just treat it as a business conflict. I do have problems with the operation of funds, I am not qualified to argue with her."
Raiden Ryoma sighed in compromise.
Of course, the most important reason for his compromise is the complete gap in power and status.
Cocolia has the loyal Siberia and East Shenzou Sea bases, the Iron Pilot Column, Ninti who is very likely to become the next generation Welt, and even the support of most of the executors of the radicals and conservatives. It can be said that excluding the highest-ranking that is Welt, Cocolia is the loudest in the current anti-entropy, and the two doctors are inferior to her.
What does Raiden Ryoma have?
He is just a criminal who embezzled the organization's funds and even used the conquest gem without authorization. Now he has just been released from prison. All his previous power, capital, and connections have been cleared. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is penniless.
To return to his past position, Raiden Ryoma needs to start paying and accumulating again.
As for challenging Cocolia, it seems that there is basically no chance at the moment.
"Don't be so discouraged. To be honest, if you need..."
"No need, Dr. Tesla. The great cause of Anti-Entropy is to fight against the Honkai and prove the error of the twisted path of Schicksal. The organization cannot be dragged down because of me. Wrong is wrong, and losing is losing. What the Raiden family has lost, I will sooner or later get it back with my own efforts. That's enough."
"Hey! I didn't misjudge you! I knew you had guts during the second Honkai. Come on, you have a lot to do in the future!"
"I understand. This time, I am shamelessly traveling together just to have the opportunity to meet Mei and see her situation. I won't do anything extra. Of course, if you need it, please give me orders. For Anti-Entropy and our great cause, I am ready to sacrifice myself at any time."
Raiden Ryoma said calmly and firmly. Welt, Einstein, and Tesla looked at each other for a while and all breathed a sigh of relief.
Too many things have happened in the past year. They are afraid that this rare old friend of theirs will be depressed and unable to recover, or go to extremes.
Now it seems that Ryoma is still the man who resolutely followed Welt to the front line. This is really great.
...
"Did you really go to ask Mount Taixu about their attitude?"
At the World Serpent Base, during an internal meeting of the four major cadres, Jackal rubbed and pinched Raven's face while asking Gray Serpent.
Gray Serpent glanced at his frivolous colleague, but seeing the indifferent expression of Shamash opposite him, he decided to ignore the raven's flattering look for help for the time being, and replied seriously.
"After all, Lord Hua is still cooperating with Otto, and the combat power of the Ji Lin sisters cannot be ignored. Naturally, I want to test their attitude."
"What is the result?"
"Ambiguous. The response given by Book of Fuxi is that they all listen to Lord Hua. In this matter, which side they will eventually lean towards, or just sit on the sidelines, there is no accurate answer now."
"Didn't I tell you a long time ago! You're still asking, it's a waste of time!" Jackal said with disdain.
Gray Serpent looked at Jackal tiredly. "Analysis is analysis, but this gem is crucial. It may be the opportunity to welcome back the Lord. Naturally, we must grasp every detail, no matter how important we speculate it is. Forget it, you are not a combatant, you don't have to worry about the next thing - Lord Shamash, everything depends on you!"
This matter was not only sudden for Otto, but also for Gray Serpent. Negotiations with Cocolia were already the limit of what Gray Serpent could do. The next thing can only be determined by real strength.
"I will do my best, but I can't guarantee success. Gray Serpent, sometimes, I think you expect too much of me. After all, I am not Kevin himself." Shamash looked at Gray Serpent, revealing a bit of helplessness.
It seems that she borrowed Kevin's lines too much, causing this guy to extend his superstition of Kevin's prestige to Little Shamash. If the script says that Shamash defeated all forces, won the Gem of Serenity, and welcomed back Lord Kevin, then Gray Serpent would naturally get what he wanted.
The problem is that Angel's script didn't say that!
It's impossible for Kevin to be released now!
Shamash can only give Gray Serpent a shot of prevention first.
To be honest, Gray Serpent is not a good bird, and there will be no psychological pressure to eat him and replace him.
But this guy is too familiar with Kevin.
Angel is afraid that she won't be able to act well at that time, and is also a little worried that Mobius will have any hidden schemes, so she has not taken action in the Elysian Realm yet.
More importantly, if the whole, World Serpent is her, who will do the work?
Angel still expects Gray Serpent to diligently contribute to her World Serpent. For the time being, she cares about Gray Serpent's physical and mental health more than Gray Serpent himself!
"You don't need to be too stressed, we still have time, there will be more and more Herrs in the future, and Kevin's return will not be a problem. In short, treat it with a normal mind, don't pay too much attention to temporary gains and losses."
Shamash softened her expression and looked at Gray Serpent with concern.
Gray Serpent was refreshed, and the fatigue from the days of busy work also dissipated. He nodded solemnly.
"Yes, Lord Shamash!"
Only Raven who had long been tired of the life of a worker felt an inexplicable sense of deja vu while enduring the ravages of Jackal helplessly.
Why do I feel that only one of us has a fully functioning brain?
Haha! It must be an illusion! Where do capitalists come from in the world Serpent, right?
...
"Ha~ I'm so sleepy~"
At St. Freya Academy, late at night, Delta was pushed off the plane by Wendy.
She looked so sleepy that she couldn't even open her eyes. She was busy yawning and didn't say hello to anyone who greeted her.
Durandal didn't mind at all, just smiled and said welcome.
Theresa stood at the back with her head down, looking as lifeless as a wilted flower.
That's right. She couldn't explain the expenses on Homu peripherals. Now she couldn't keep her position as the dean.
Whether she would be forced to die in the whole Schicksal, all waiting for Otto to cut her off. It would be strange if she still had spirit!
Only Wendy and Rita, two normal people in society, were left to communicate in the workplace.
"Long time no see, Rita-sama, how are you doing recently?"
"Everything is fine, except... I've been working overtime."
Rita smiled and glanced at the ignorant Durandal with resentment.
The inspection work was done by this silly goose, and the most tired one was Rita, the all-around maid. Then Durandal, who devoted herself to her work, didn't notice her best friend's resentment at all, and only focused on squeezing her labor force 24 hours a day.
Honestly, if it weren't for Theresa and Angel in St. Freya, Rita probably couldn't hold on and would have run back to the headquarters.
Wendy looked at the dark circles under her eyes that couldn't be covered up even with makeup, and hugged Rita sympathetically - she was suddenly a little glad that her partner was a lazy person instead of a workaholic, at least she could arrange her time freely and not suffer from lack of sleep.
"Do you think I'm good like this, Wendy?"
"No, no, no, it's better for you to be serious. Sometimes I'm really afraid that one day I forget to push you out to bask in the sun, and you will grow mushrooms with the wheelchair."
"Tsk, Wendy, who says one thing and means another! But I don't hate Wendy like this."
"Ahem! Let's talk about business! Go take a nap by yourself and don't disturb me."
Wendy had a stern face, immune to Delta's kind words, and just waved her hand in disdain.
Then she turned to Rita, with a serious expression, and asked in a low voice.
"Isn't it said that the intelligence work in Saint Freya is not very good, and it was once deeply infiltrated by Anti-Entropy? If we come to Saint Freya like this, the information will not be leaked, right?"
"It doesn't matter. It's not difficult for anyone with a mind to guess that we will go to the East Shenzou Sea to encircle Cocolia. It can't be concealed. It's better to let them see the determination of Schicksal openly, which can deter some inferior monsters."
"It's good that the Overseer knows it. I'm just afraid that something will go wrong and delay the big one."
"Don't be nervous. The possible routes are already strictly guarded. If the Gem is really delivered, it will not escape our eyes. Now is not the time. You can take a rest and wait for news...one room?"
In the last sentence, Rita looked at Wendy and Delta with curiosity, gossip, and expectation in her eyes.
If there is anything more exciting than seeing two cute little lolitas, it is to see two little lolitas sticking to each other.
Rita likes this couple very much. Just watching them get along, she feels that the hard work of these days is not worth mentioning.
Wendy turned her head to look at the dozing Delta, held her forehead, shook her head, and said helplessly.
"Just one room, anyway, we are used to sleeping together, someone has to take care of her, right?"
"I see, I will arrange it right away, and I will make sure that you two spend these days comfortably."
Wendy thanked her sincerely and pushed the sleeping Delta to the rest room.
Only after entering the room and closing the door did she mutter to herself in a daze:
"I always feel that Rita's expression is weird. Is there anything weird about me and Delta?"
Wendy grew up in a very simple environment, so she has not yet associated it with the weird aspects and can only think that it is an abnormal performance of working overtime.
Then she turned around and saw Delta struggling to crawl onto the bed and was immediately shocked.
"Don't just climb onto the bed! At least take off your shoes and wash your feet. I want to go in too!"
"Tomorrow... let them... change the sheets tomorrow... I'll sleep. Zzz..."
"No! Get off!"
"I... don't stink. Zzz..."
Is this a question of whether you stink or not?
Although we have slept together for so long, I know you don't stink, and you just took a shower before coming, but it will be disgusting psychologically!
Can you have a little girl's consciousness and be a little cleaner!?
Wendy pulled Delta off with force and carried her to the bathroom.
Just taking care of this lazy partner who was so infuriating that people and gods were angry, Wendy already needed to do her best, and she didn't have the energy to think about it anymore.