She's KTVing You, Gray Serpent!

Cocolia: "Pah! Gray Serpent!"

Gray Serpent explained to his superiors and colleagues:

"This vixen knew we also wanted the Herrscher Gem and would definitely come to us to help her share the burden. So she must have planned to have us take the lead, while consuming the power of Schicksal and us, and then she would reap the benefits from the rear. Fortunately, we have Lord Skyfire. Her absolute strength will thwart all her plans, and she will eventually hand over the gem obediently."

Gray Serpent sneered, mocking Cocolia's ignorance.

He was completely unaware of the subtle glances his superiors and colleagues gave him.

Cocolia then picked up the communicator from North America and explained to the three elders of Anti-Entropy who had been listening in:

"I don't need gems, I just want Dr. Maki. He has developed a serum that Honkai Energy completely expel Honkai energy from the human body. That serum will be the antidote for all Honkai Sickness and holds infinite possibilities for eliminating Honkai. Dr. Maki's research will change this era!"

"I think I've figured it out. So your plan is to throw the gem at the World Serpent let it fight Destiny to the Schicksal? You're really... clever."

Considering the relationship between his colleagues, Einstein carefully avoided using any impolite adjectives.

Then Tesla slapped his thigh and became Einstein's mouth substitute:

"Hahaha! So that's what happened! Cocolia, you're so insidious and despicable! Well done! Let's beat these scheming villains until their brains are shattered!"

"..." ×3

The other three remained silent, then collectively ignored Tesla's outburst.

Welt pushed up his glasses and frowned.

"The idea is good, but you're still stroking the tiger's whiskers, and you're doing it to both Otto and the World Serpent at the same time. That's dangerous."

"Therefore, I need the support of the Alliance Leader."

"Sigh! You've really led me by the nose this time. But I am indeed very interested in Dr. Maki's research, which you mentioned. I'll go there as soon as possible. You should stabilize the situation and not make any rash moves. Both sides are big troubles that are not to be trifled with."

"Then it's settled. I'll be waiting for you."

Cocolia said with a faint smile, and then cut off the communication.

Then, her professional smile vanished instantly. Cocolia rubbed her cheeks, which were stiff from smiling, and complained expressionlessly:

"I'm always trying to please them, I'm not a KFC cashier, it's so annoying!"

"So Mom is scheming against people again, isn't she? Sigh, all day long, she's either deceiving people or scheming against them. This is not good for our family's upbringing! Here, have some fruit."

Apricot, carrying the fruit platter after the meal, picked up a sweet and juicy apple and offered it to Cocolia's lips.

Cocolia chewed, her puffed-out cheeks white and delicate, and rolled her eyes as she said:

"Stop criticizing me! It's your bad temper that's most likely to corrupt them!"

"What's wrong with my temper? The outside world is dangerous. If I'm not fierce, others will bully me!"

Xing proudly raised her head, confident and without a trace of guilt.

In her childhood, the world showered her with boundless malice, so this prickly personality is understandable. Especially recently, as she has become more aware of her role as the eldest sister, she has changed a lot; at least she is not so twisted anymore and won't pull out a knife to kill someone at the slightest provocation.

In Cocolia's opinion, this was enough for Anzu.

Rather, I would say that my own precious daughter is simply adorable no matter how you look at her. Where is there any flaw that needs to be corrected? Impossible, it doesn't exist!

"Hehe, it feels like it's been an hour and thirty-five minutes since I last hugged you, my darling, come here and let Mommy give you a kiss~~"

"Whoa! What are you doing! Don't suddenly hug me like that, it's disgusting!"

Xing held the fruit plate high with both hands to prevent it from being knocked over, and thus lost the ability to refuse. She was hugged tightly by Cocolia, and her little face was buried in those two indescribable, terrifying mounds.

"Waaaaah~~"

"Hehehe! Don't struggle anymore, you're such a cute little thing, you were born to be kissed and hugged by Mommy! Mua! Mua! Mua!"

"Waaaaah!!!"

At a nearby dining table, Rosaliya, Liliya, and Chen Tianwen all shivered simultaneously.

The three little girls huddled together and whispered to each other:

"Let's run away quickly! Based on experience, we'll be next after Xing!"

"You're right, let's run!"

"Let's go, let's go, Ninti, brother, let's hurry!"

The three of them, dragging the slow-moving Ninti and the unsteady-footed Chen Tianwu who was still carrying an IV stand, moved silently toward the door.

Then, a mother with glowing red eyes appeared behind them as if in a flash.

"Hehehe! My little darlings, where do you want to go?"

"Waaaaah!!!" ×n

The scene was in complete chaos.

The hilariously laughing mother and her wailing daughters create a hilarious and heartwarming family comedy.

Chen Tianwu chuckled, ignoring the cries for help from his younger sister and the two sisters, Rosaliya and Liliya, and silently left the scene.

As I passed by the door, I saw a girl with brown hair, pink eyes, and wearing a construction site safety helmet, leaning against the door, staring intently inside.

"Miss Anna, after finishing work today, you came to observe Cocolia again?"

"Yes, yes, let's see how to persuade her to let me go. If all else fails, we can at least gather some information so we don't get scolded when we get home."

"So, what did you learn today?"

"Hmm, I was thinking, if I write down what I just heard in a letter... I probably won't be able to send it, right?"

Anna gave a pitiful, mournful look to her eyes.

My goodness, the big boss of the construction site, La Signora. Cocolia, is really something! Daring to snatch the Gem of Serenity from Archbishop Otto, Anna has never seen anyone so bold in her life.

Unfortunately, she had no way of sharing such exciting information with Durandal.

Keeping gossip to yourself is ten or even nine times more painful than not knowing it at all!

Chen Tianwu looked at the seemingly oblivious girl with a subtle expression.

"Don't you think that your personal safety should be the priority, rather than whether the message can be sent?"

"Ah?"

"You are Valkyrie, Lady Cocolia is the Harbinger of Anti-Entropy, and you just overheard Anti-Entropy's confidential information."

"So what?"

Anna asked, puzzled.

As a migrant worker, Anna diligently worked on the construction site every day, mixing mortar and concrete. In her spare time, she also diligently served as a sparring partner for the Iron Pilot Corps, receiving numerous awards and banners, and her salary steadily increased. The biggest trouble she encountered here was that the canteen food just happened to be to her liking, causing her to eat an extra bowl of rice, but this only happened once or twice, nothing more.

Everything went very smoothly, and Anna had no idea what danger she might be in here.

Chen Tianwu's lips twitched again. After thinking for a moment, he said nothing.

'Although Lady Cocolia doesn't speak kindly and occasionally comes up with dangerous schemes, she's actually a good person. She's the type with a sharp tongue but a soft heart, and she wouldn't harm such a naive child.'

Chen Tianwu made a decision in his mind, and then silently walked towards his ward.

More than caring about Anna, he wanted to know if the doctors had any new treatment options to reduce his pain and allow him to spend more time with Chen Tianwen. That was the most important thing.

Chapter 186 She's in a KTV, you, Gray Serpent!

"Hey, you two actually believe that Cocolia the fox's nonsense?"

Sitting in the fighter jet bound for the East China Sea, Tesla crossed his arms and legs, looking annoyed that he had discovered a problem.

Einstein and Welt exchanged a glance.

Then Einstein smiled slightly and said calmly:

"Dr. Tesla, with your keen insight, have you noticed something suspicious?"

"Hey, you with the messy hair, stop being sarcastic! You two are better at scheming and plotting than I am. I feel like something's not right, and I don't believe you haven't noticed!"

Tesla glared fiercely at his old friend.

Welt shook his head and chuckled, then calmly replied:

"It's quite obvious that she was initially after the Gem of Serenity. If she only wanted to take Maki away, she wouldn't have bothered with such a grand chase right outside Schicksal's doorstep. It's likely that she only learned about Maki's research findings after she had both Maki and the gem. So, she didn't want to go against Otto anymore and planned to dump all the trouble on the World Serpent, while also bringing us along to bolster her presence and find an opportunity to back down and negotiate with Otto."

"... So, she initially wanted to cooperate with World Serpent, then suddenly changed her mind and secretly decided to sell them out? I see, that makes sense. How cunning! Ryoma, you idiot, you deserved to be taken advantage of!"

Tesla patted the driver's seat in front of him.

Having just been released from prison Raiden Ryoma turned around, his face still bearing the haggard look of the psychological pressure he had endured there. He forced a smile, his expression serious yet tinged with embarrassment, and said:

"Let's leave these matters aside for now. Since the Alliance Leader and the two Doctor have investigated thoroughly, I have nothing more to say. Until she makes a move against Mei again... let's just consider this a business conflict. I did have some issues with my financial operations, so I have no right to hold it against her."

Raiden Ryoma sighed in resignation.

Of course, the most important reason for his compromise was the significant gap in power and status.

Cocolia has loyal East Sea Base Siberia and the East China Sea, the Iron Pilot, Ninti is likely to become the next Welt, and even the support of most of the Radical Faction and Conservative Faction executors. It can be said that, apart from the highest- Welt, Cocolia currently the loudest voice in Anti-Entropy, even surpassing the two Doctor.

What does Raiden Ryoma have? He's just a criminal who embezzled organizational funds and even misused the Gem of Conquest. He's just been released from prison, and all his former power, capital, and connections have been wiped out. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he's penniless.

To regain his former status, Raiden Ryoma needs to start working hard and accumulating experience again. As for challenging Cocolia, it seems unlikely at the moment.

"Don't be so discouraged, seriously, if you need..."

"No need, Dr. Tesla. The great cause of Anti-Entropy is to fight against the Honkai and to prove the error of the path of Schicksal's distortion. I cannot let myself drag the organization down any further. Wrong is wrong, and lost is lost. What the Raiden Family has lost, I will take back with honor through my own efforts sooner or later. That is enough."

"Hey! I knew you were right! I knew you had guts during the Second Great Honkai. Keep it up, you have a lot to do after this!"

"I understand. My shameless companionship this time is only to have the opportunity to see Mei and check on her situation. I won't do anything unnecessary. Of course, if needed, please feel free to give me orders. For Anti-Entropy and for 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 moment, then all breathed a sigh of relief.

So much has happened in the past year that they are afraid their precious old friend might have a mental breakdown, become despondent, or take some extreme action.

It seems that Ryoma is still the same man who resolutely followed Welt to the front lines back then, which is wonderful.

"You actually went to ask Great Void Mountain for their attitude?"

At the World Serpent Base, during an internal meeting where the four top executives were gathered, Jackal rubbed and pinched Raven's cheeks while asking Gray Serpent a question.

Gray Serpent glanced at his unserious colleague, but seeing Skyfire's nonchalant expression across from him, he decided to temporarily ignore Raven's pleading eyes and replied seriously:

"After all, Lord Hua is still cooperating with Otto, and the combat power of the Ji Lin sisters should not be underestimated. Naturally, I need to test their attitude."

What was the result?

"Ambiguous. The response from the Book of Cang Xuan is that they all listen to Lord Hua. On this matter, whether they ultimately lean towards one side or remain neutral, there is no definite answer at the moment."

"Didn't I already tell you? Why did you have to ask? You wasted your time!"

The Jackal made disdainful remarks.

Gray Serpent looked at the Jackal wearily.

"Analysis is one thing, but this gem is of paramount importance. It might just be the key to welcoming back the Venerable Lord. So we must pay attention to every detail, regardless of how important we speculate it may be. Alright, you're not a combatant, so you don't need to worry about the rest—Lord Skyfire, everything is up to you!"

This was not only a surprise to Otto, but also to Gray Serpent.

Negotiations with Cocolia were the best Gray Serpent could do; the rest would have to be decided by sheer force of will.

"I'll do my best, but I can't guarantee success. Gray Serpent, sometimes I feel you have too high expectations of me. After all, I'm not Kevin himself."

Skyfire looked at the Gray Serpent, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

It seems that Kevin's lines were borrowed too much, causing this guy to extend his superstition about Kevin's strength to Skyfire as well.

If the script describes Skyfire defeating all forces, seizing the Gem of Serenity, and welcoming back Venerable Lord Kevin, then Gray Serpent would naturally get what he wants.

The problem is, that's not how Anqi wrote it in her script!

Kevin can't be released now!

Skyfire can only give Gray Serpent a heads-up.

To be honest, this Gray Serpent isn't exactly a saint either, so eating it and replacing it wouldn't be a big deal for her. But this guy is too familiar with Kevin, Anqi is worried that she won't be able to act convincingly enough. She's also a little concerned that the weirdo Mobius might have some tricks up his sleeve, which is why she's been hesitant to make a move.

More importantly, if the entire World Serpent belongs to me, then who will do the work?

Anqi is still counting on Gray Serpent to diligently contribute to her World Serpent. For now, she cares more about Gray Serpent's physical and mental health than Gray Serpent himself does!