When the Civil-War Champion Refuses to Fight a Civil War

"Pfft!" ×2

Ten seconds later, the two of them couldn't help but laugh.

Both sides dropped their cautious attitude with a few light laughs and returned to their usual intimate and close relationship.

"Anqi, I know that hatred isn't something you can just let go of. I'm not advising you to let go, but I beg you, please be careful about your safety next time. You can only do what you want to do if you're alive."

Kiana dared not reveal the truth she knew, but she still mustered the courage to offer her advice. She was utterly terrified; she never wanted to see that scene again, where life seemed to be on the verge of ending.

Anqi felt a warmth in her heart.

Of the Three Great Families, only Kiana was completely innocent in the Changkong City incident.

Of course, if you insist that the Gem of Conquest was left by Sirin, then Kiana, the life form that originated from Sirin, should also be held responsible, which makes sense.

However, Anqi wouldn't go that far; in her eyes, Kiana was innocent.

That's why this concern is all the more precious; it stems from pure friendship and companionship, without any other ulterior motives.

Anqi sighed softly, not wanting to delve any further into the topic, and changed the subject:

"You still have time to talk about me? The things inside you are probably even more twisted and terrifying."

"... What a spoilsport! Shouldn't you be hugging me tightly at a time like this, and saying you can't live without me anymore?"

"Accept reality, Kiana."

"Tch! I'm not afraid at all! I am Kiana Kaslana, nothing can defeat me! No matter what secrets I'm hiding, I will overcome them without batting an eye. Just you wait and see!"

Kiana, oblivious to her own limitations, raised her head, exuding an air of confident foolishness.

Anqi reached out and grabbed the treasure chest that was right in front of her, savoring the feeling as she slowly said:

"I hope you keep your word. I don't want to be cleaning up your messes later."

"No way! You can trust me!"

Kiana patted Anqi's head heartily, but her eyes dimmed slightly.

'Actually, what truth could be more terrifying than the way you are?'

In Kiana's eyes, Anqi's problem was the most serious.

The disaster in Changkong City is related to Raiden Mei and Bronya. How will Anqi face this truth in the future?

Kiana felt a chill run down her spine just imagining it.

Compared to this, what are my own little troubles?

I, Kiana Kaslana, have traveled far and wide. I can even smash a hole in my head and keep going like nothing happened. Someone like me, naturally resilient like a weed, doesn't care what happens to me. How bad could things get?

"How about we make a deal?"

Kiana suddenly had a brilliant idea.

Anqi was stunned.

"What agreement?"

"We made a promise: no matter what troubles or difficulties I encounter, I will bravely overcome them and return to everyone with a smile! If I do that, then you must do it too. No matter how bad things get afterward, you must pick yourself up, never give up on yourself, and never put yourself in danger!"

"What kind of ridiculous agreement is this?"

Anqi was both amused and exasperated. It couldn't be that simple. Clones, Herrscher, and the blood debts from their childhood—how could they possibly overcome all that with just a simple agreement?

But what could she do? Looking into Kiana's adorably silly yet incredibly earnest eyes, Anqi felt a lump in her throat.

'Silly girl, you'd better be careful! I'm a cunning and wicked villain!'

Kiana noticed that Anqi seemed to be lost in thought and wasn't responding, so she pinched her cheek in annoyance and pouted, saying:

"Just tell me if you agree or not!"

"... So you're saying that if I'm strong, you also have to be strong, is that what you mean?"

"That's right! We'll keep an eye on each other and rely on each other. No matter what happens in the future, we must remember that there are people waiting for us, and we must never give up!"

"Okay, I promise you."

Anqi touched Kiana's outstretched little finger.

We'll pinky swear and hang ourselves for a hundred years, and it can't be changed.

The two hooked their pinkies together and made an unreasonable promise, yet they genuinely believed they had come out on top. Their smiling faces were as childish as children's.

Chapter 203 When the God of Illusion Refuses Civil War

"Speaking of which, Rita, have we forgotten anything lately?"

While holding a ton-sized barbell, Durandal deftly squatted, jumped, and fought, her brow slightly furrowed, and without batting an eye, asked Rita on the treadmill.

Rita wiped her sweat, turned around, and looked at her charming face, which was even more alluring from the exercise, with a hint of confusion.

"No, Durandal."

To be honest, Rita keeps a clear record of all the daily tasks on her phone and in her notebook, and goes through them one by one every day.

The most important unfinished task recently is the inspection work of each branch, which had to be temporarily suspended due to the East China Sea battle, but it has been recorded and can be resumed at any time.

Aside from that, Rita didn't remember having anything special to do.

"I see. Then maybe I'm overthinking it?"

Durandal blinked, her bright eyes carrying a clear aura untouched by worldly affairs.

She naturally trusted her best friend's judgment, abandoned her own thoughts, and focused entirely on today's training tasks.

"Help me! Durandal, please help me! We're best friends!"

"Hmph! Go ahead and scream, no one will come to save you even if you scream your lungs out!"

Cocolia's face darkened, and she threatened in a sinister tone.

Ahead, Anna, who had been eating at Cocolia's house for several days, was hanging in mid-air, trembling with fear at the punishment that was long overdue but ultimately unavoidable.

"Lady Cocolia talk this over. I know I was wrong, I'm reflecting on my actions, and I promise I won't do it again!"

"You traitor, do you think you can get away with this just because you say a few nice words? If apologies were enough, why would I build so many Titans?"

Cocolia sneered, reached out, and took the black pointer that Xing handed over with both hands.

The pointer was long and thin, with just the right amount of elasticity and an ergonomic handle, making it an excellent tool for spanking and disciplining. Back in the days at Cocolia Orphanage, it was the sword of Damocles that many of the mischievous children feared most.

However, Xing seemed completely unconcerned. She had already completed her upward social mobility and was now the pillar of her family. She was only meant to be used, not used, so of course she had no fear.

Rosaliya and Liliya, however, immediately hugged each other upon seeing the pointer, their faces filled with terror, trembling, and not daring to utter a sound.

"Wait, Cocolia, what are you doing?"

"What are we going to do? You'll find out soon enough!"

Cocolia shifted her chin, pointed in Anna's direction, and gave Ninti a look.

Ninti sighed, her face expressionless.

"Sister Anna, the family rules are very strict, I'm sorry."

Then the long, flexible tail lifted Anna's skirt.

Anna's face turned pale instantly, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"Wait a minute, there are so many people watching! No! You can't go there!"

"Smack!"

"Ah!"

"Crackling and popping!"

"Aaaaaah!!!"

The gruesome scene of spanking, Cocolia's sinister laughter like that of a terrifying demon king, and Anna's wailing cries all intertwine to create a vivid comedy.

Anyway, Xing laughed.

In contrast, Rosaliya, Liliya, and Chen Tianwen, who had recently joined, huddled together, seemingly sharing a similar experience. They closed their eyes in fear and hastily covered each other's ears. They dared not say anything, dared not look at anything, and could only try to minimize their presence.

A while later, the three elders of Anti-Entropy and Raiden Ryoma, who were still visiting the East Sea Base, came following Cocolia's maniacal laughter and Anna's screams.

Cocolia then stopped the punishment.

Amidst the subtle expressions and gazes of these four adults, Cocolia solemnly handed the teaching whip back to Annie, as if handing over a royal seal.

"Go."

"Yes, Mother Cocolia!"

Xing nodded solemnly, then gestured to Ninti.

Ninti's tail then moved, wrapping Anna, Rosaliya, and the other two together, and they walked up the stairs together with Xing.

"I haven't been strict enough in managing my subordinates, please excuse my poor performance. Please sit down!"

Cocolia acted as if nothing had happened and casually sat down on the sofa opposite the three of them.

Tesla looked at the ropes hanging from the ceiling and thoughtfully stroked his metal arm armor.

"Your method of punishment is quite unique!"

"These are all skills developed in orphanages, not worth mentioning!"

"So that's it?"

"What else? Execute her? That would be such a waste, she's very efficient at her work!"

Cocolia had a nonchalant and lazy look on her face.

Because they were efficient in their work, they let the enemy prisoners brought in by the enemy general go so easily.

What a refreshingly unique way of thinking!

However, after a moment of silence, the four had to admit that Cocolia was actually quite reassuring.

See, she's just shrewd and calculating, but she's not actually cruel, is she?

"I thought you would be even more ruthless, like when you took advantage of that poor orphan from Changkong City."

After a long pause, Raiden Ryoma spoke with a stiff expression.

Cocolia's expression turned cold.

"Don't act like it's none of your business; you're one of the murderers too."

Raiden Ryoma: "I know, I'll figure something out..."

"You'd be lucky to come up with anything! Let me tell you, once that girl knows the whole truth, both your head and mine will become her targets. We're evenly matched. To be frank, I don't like you, and I know you don't like me either. But I'm an honest person, so I have to tell you this clearly—that uncontrollable Herrscher of Thunder, I will destroy her sooner or later! Herrscher cannot maintain humanity has no right to live, and I'm telling you!"

Raiden Ryoma: "I will stop you."

"Then you're dead. What makes you think you can fight me? Your connections with the Alliance Leader and the two Doctor? Forgive my bluntness, but I'd even slap Otto in the face. Do you think I'd hesitate over something so trivial?"

Raiden Ryoma: "..."

In silence, Cocolia stared at him expressionlessly.

Raiden Ryoma is also responsible for the Changkong City incident. Although he was not a subjective instigator like the original Cocolia, placing the Gem of Conquest in a bustling city for more than ten years is a crime that cannot be shirked.

With her main enemy already in hell, Anqi no longer had the strong desire to exterminate them all. However, the existence of Raiden Ryoma was still a hindrance, and Anqi wouldn't hesitate to kill him whenever the opportunity arose.

Faced with Cocolia's bluntness and arrogance, Raiden Ryoma showed no anger, simply replying calmly:

"No, this is just something I have to do as a father. If I were to die like this, it would be my just deserts, and I would deserve to die. I will not let this matter hinder the great cause of Anti-Entropy, so you can rest assured."

"... That sounds alright."

Cocolia suppressed her somewhat unrestrained emotions, ignoring the now insignificant Raiden Ryoma, and turned to Welt, saying:

"You've come so early in the morning, Alliance Leader and the two Doctor, is there something you want to discuss?"

As the questions were being asked, Xing came downstairs alone and skillfully served tea to all four of them. Then she quietly stood behind Cocolia, looking every bit like a professional secretary.

Welt and the other two were speechless. The matter of Changkong City, as well as the feud between Cocolia and the Raiden Family, had now involved too many things, making it difficult for anyone to intervene.

"Actually, I mainly wanted to discuss our next steps with you. As you know, the World Serpent's performance this time has been far too astonishing, and the previously overlooked Great Void Mountain probably also possesses the power to shake the world. Unconsciously, this world has suddenly become something we don't recognize, and to be honest, I even have the illusion that I'm falling behind the times. So, what do you think of our course of action after Anti-Entropy?"