You Have a New Job

At this moment, not only Welt himself, but all three elders of Anti-Entropy felt a kind of suppression—a crushing defeat in terms of political intelligence.

As the reliable leader among the three elders, Einstein coughed and had to change the subject to prevent the three of them from digging their own graves.

"Ahem! Speaking of which, Cocolia, which university did you graduate from? It must be a great school to produce a student like you."

"I never went to college."

"Ah?"

"I am an orphan. I finished high school with government assistance and then joined the army."

Cocolia said casually.

Einstein was visibly taken aback for a moment, and said:

"But I feel you are very smart, you shouldn't fail to get into university."

"I got accepted. In fact, I was always first in my grade in high school. I don't need to worry about tuition either. With my grades, I can enroll for free."

"Then how did you..."

"Because the offer that should have been mine was given to the child of a high-ranking official. I had no other choice but to accept their 'kindness' and join the army in order to survive."

Cocolia showed no emotional fluctuations throughout, as if she were telling the story of a stranger.

At the same time, Einstein and the other two felt a sense of suffocation, as well as anger towards the darkness.

Einstein and Tesla both came from relatively good backgrounds; in their time, people from poor families simply didn't have the opportunity to engage with science. Welt was the same; to be able to associate with such people, his family was quite wealthy, and after inheriting Joyce's power, he rose to even greater heights.

Therefore, they find it difficult to truly understand the profound darkness faced by people at the bottom of society.

It wasn't their fault, but in the stark contrast between the helpless orphan and the Radical Faction leader who held absolute power, Cocolia's character suddenly became incredibly three-dimensional, and for the first time, they felt ashamed of themselves.

"I tried to seek fairness with my own strength, only to find that the world itself is unfair. It was a mistake. I thought I could correct it and fight for fairness for the children who deserve it, and then I was knocked down into the dust... Then, the Second Great Honkai came, and everything in the past was overturned and started all over again. Sometimes I don't know if I should thank that disaster, otherwise I would still be in jail right now? Thinking about it now, life is really strange. What do you think?"

No one responded to Cocolia's words.

She acted as if she didn't need a response, silently processing official documents. The only sound in the living room was the scratching of pen on paper, a silence that was unsettling.

Chapter 220 You Have a New Job

Cocolia is preparing to return home.

After all, this trip was just to witness the official launch of the Abyss City project, and it's not something that can be done in just a few days from stepping into Abyss City to being able to activate the Eye of the Abyss to explore the Quantum World.

The subsequent research and restoration work Cocolia couldn't possibly abandon her chaotic base and just stay in North America watching.

The only problem is that Ninti will have to stay at the Anti-Entropy Headquarters for the time being.

"You need to go to bed early and get up early here, and eat on time. You've always been a good boy, so Mom is very relieved. But remember, if Dr. Tesla ever tries to do anything strange to you, run away immediately, go find Dr. Einstein, and then call me. Mom will fly over to protect you right away."

"Hey! Cocolia, what nonsense are you spouting!?"

Tesla was furious.

Ninti glanced at Tesla with a bewildered and innocent look, then turned to Cocolia without saying a word. She just sniffed and her eyes gradually welled up with tears.

Cocolia smiled slightly, stood up to board the plane, but suddenly stopped in her tracks.

Everyone who came to see them off could see that Ninti's little hand was gently holding Cocolia's pinky finger, her reddened eyes looking up, refusing to let go.

"Well!"

Cocolia sighed helplessly, turned around again, bent down, cupped the little girl's face, and gently kissed her forehead.

"We won't be apart for long. Mom will definitely come to see you often."

"But..."

"Don't be afraid, Dr. Einstein, Dr. Tesla, and Joachim are here. Aren't they all your good friends?"

"Yes, I... I understand."

Ninti gave Cocolia one last hug, then, sniffling, slowly backed away.

Cocolia took a deep breath, casually wiped the moisture from the corner of her eye, smiled slightly, then turned around, waved gracefully, and boarded the plane.

The fighter jets took off, disappeared into the sea of clouds in the blink of an eye, and vanished at the edge of the sky.

Einstein and Tesla then came over, each taking one of Ninti's hands, and together they gazed in the direction where Cocolia had gone.

After a long silence, Tesla said in a muffled voice:

"If that hadn't happened, would she be a highly respected and renowned scholar now?"

"Maybe so, but then she wouldn't be the Cocolia she is now. Tesla, she's incredibly powerful now. She doesn't need pity, just respect and blessings."

"I know."

Tesla said that, but it's clear they're still not satisfied.

Welt stood behind Ninti, gently stroking the girl's head, and said in a gentle voice:

"Suffering is not something to be celebrated, but those who persevere through suffering and ultimately emerge victorious are undoubtedly worthy of respect. It is because she has tasted those bitter experiences that she has become such a great mother. I believe that the laughter and joy of her children will eventually heal her wounds. In short, I feel that I can finally understand many things about her now."

Einstein and Tesla nodded silently.

While Anti-Entropy Headquarters was still imagining Cocolia's past and ideals, she herself quickly returned to her loyal East Sea Base.

Then, Kuerla and Anna were summoned.

"Congratulations, you can now assume the role of Executor. Whether you choose to establish a new base on your own or select one of the existing bases as your headquarters, you can take your time to consider it. You have three days to hand over your work, pack your bags, and then report to the Alliance Leader at headquarters."

"Yes!"

Kuerla stood with her legs together, her back straight, and gave a spirited salute.

There isn't a fixed number of executors for Anti-Entropy; it follows the principle of meritocracy. However, there are always a few functions that require an executor, such as the position of military commander, which is currently vacant.

Kuerla, a battle-hardened veteran and captain of the Iron Pilot Corps, already possessed an impressive resume. Coupled with her loyalty and ability infiltrating Schicksal Headquarters at night, her appointment was convincing. Furthermore, the appreciation of Welt and his two companions, as well as the endorsement of her old leader Cocolia, all these factors combined made her an impeccable choice.

Anna, wearing a yellow construction worker's hat, swallowed hard and stared at the two of them with a bewildered expression.

No, how could S-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal A-rank like me know the identity of the Anti-Entropy Executor so quickly?

Anna touched the top of her hat, then shrank back, sensing something was wrong, so she whispered:

"Um, Lady Cocolia, Kuerla Kella, if there's nothing else, I'll... I'll... go back to work?"

"You don't need to go to the construction site anymore."

"Huh? I got fired? Why?"

Anna's almond-shaped eyes widened, and her voice suddenly became louder.

Although it was wrong of her to lead the way for Durandal and the others last time, didn't she get a spanking and have a lot of her bonus deducted afterward?

Is this matter not over yet?

Cocolia looked at the prepared vessel of the Herrscher of Ice with a subtle expression.

"You seem quite aggrieved? Reluctant to give up this job?"

"I work very hard, and I just bought a new dress a couple of days ago; I even went over budget..."

The once wealthy heiress is now somewhat humble. Losing bonuses is already hard enough; if she were to lose her job as well, she truly wouldn't be able to pay her credit card bills.

Cocolia was silent for a moment, then said with a blank face:

"I'm planning to find you a new job with a much higher salary."

"Hey, what kind of job?"

"After Kuerla left, the Iron Pilot needed to fill the vacancies, and it's not easy to train them in a short time. You often help the Iron Pilot train, you're capable, and you're familiar with them. So, go become Iron Pilot."

"Um???"

Anna tilted her head adorably, her little mouth open, her clear pink eyes filled with question marks.

Are the S-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal and the Iron Pilot of Anti-Entropy possible positions to hold simultaneously?

"Starting salary is four times the normal rate, with generous attendance bonuses and additional bonuses after suppressing the Honkai. There is also ample vacation time, plus full allowances for food, lodging, and travel."

"Yes, Lady Cocolia!"

Anna took off her little yellow hat, imitated Kuerla's posture, straightened her long legs, puffed out her chest and tucked in her stomach, and saluted.

The question mark in those bright, big eyes had disappeared, replaced by pure excitement.

Cocolia waved her hand, watching the little girl rush out the door excitedly, then looked at Kuerla expressionlessly.

"The food at the base shouldn't have the effect of purifying Kaslana's bloodline, right?"

"She was under too much pressure from Schicksal; being the rising star of the Saniyat Family wasn't easy. After arriving here, without any supervision from various sides, and without anyone constantly nagging her about responsibility and honor, she just worked hard every day and ate heartily, without having to think about anything else. Slowly... she probably let her true nature emerge."

"Never mind, it doesn't matter. Partnering with BT means we can keep an eye on her from a distance. If the Herrscher of Ice is still her, that would be very convenient."

"You're right."

Anqi does not intend to force Anna to become the Herrscher of Ice.

Regardless of who ultimately embodies the Herrscher of Ice, she has the confidence to acquire this power.

The same logic applies to Chen Tianwu. The fact that he was chosen by World Serpent in the original timeline shows he's a talent. Now that he's healed, we'll find a place to put him to use. As for the Herrscher of Rock, we'll acquire that power whenever it appears; whether it's Chen Tianwu or not is irrelevant.

As Anqi Network continues to expand in the real world, she has this kind of leeway.

"After meeting Welt, I plan to go to Shenzhou to open a new branch."

"It's a good choice. Because of Fu Hua, Schicksal and World Serpent haven't interfered much with this land in the past. Shenzhou also refused Anti-Entropy's entry in the early years, so it's basically a clean land now. If you can open a base in Shenzhou, the world's best infrastructure and the most complete industrial chain will become your advantage."

"Well, things are different now. After the Battle of Skyfire, they must have a completely new understanding of the Honkai. I have a feeling that it won't be too difficult for them to make a request to move in now, since I don't intend to lord it over anything in Shenzhou."

"I hope so. Good luck with your efforts."

Cocolia and Kuerla were not under much pressure.

If all else fails, we can expand Anqi Network towards Shenzhou, and the resistance will naturally disappear.

Before Kevin's return, there were practically no problems in the world that Anqi couldn't solve.

"But the gatekeeper of the Sea of Quantum happens to be Kevin!"

"I know, I'm thinking about it..."

Cocolia leaned back heavily, letting out a long sigh. The fatigue from working overtime in North America finally surfaced.

Going to meet Seele means Kevin will return ahead of schedule.

This will undoubtedly bring about more changes.

But Cocolia was unwilling to keep Seele wandering outside the world in order to delay Kevin's return. Cocolia was serious about being a mother; otherwise, she would have been letting down the children who depended on her.