You Have a New Job (Continued)

"She's just bored. Besides, isn't she happy with the money she's making? I've secured a lot of money-making opportunities for her, and the island villa is accumulating more and more funds. It's a win-win situation."

'Alright, alright, stop with your weird hobbies, let's get down to business.'

The matter of the Raven was quickly forgotten within the Anqi Network.

The Jackal then looked up and gazed into the distance, its golden eyes seeming to pierce through the wind and snow, seeing the rocket hurtling towards it.

"Have your hands and feet been cleaned up?"

"Lord Raven, everything has been taken care of."

"Okay, I trust your expertise. Benales has packed up, and we're ready to leave as soon as the Doctor comes out. Be on guard; Schicksal isn't some slow, unresponsive wooden puppet. Things might not go smoothly, and obstacles may already be on their way."

"Yes!"

The World Serpent members' respectful obedience to their senior officers somewhat eased Raven's chaotic mood.

It's not that she has a domineering personality, but at least she can focus her attention on work, and the embarrassing situation can be temporarily ignored and pretended that nothing happened.

"Call--"

The wind and snow were fierce, and a strong gust of wind suddenly swept in, forcing the Raven to raise its hand to shield its eyes.

Just then, through the gaps between her fingers, she vaguely saw a glittering gold.

That was the golden pendant worn by the Jackal on its chest, below which lay the Abyss crevice of its skin, as smooth as dense breasts.

The Raven breathed a sigh of relief, lowered its hand, and made a gesture to the back of the raven.

"Let's go, let's retreat."

The action team quickly and efficiently packed up several armored off-road vehicles, started the engines, and prepared to evacuate with the senior officers.

The Raven watched as the Jackal approached it step by step with a casual yet elegant gait.

Suddenly, she saw the Jackal look up at the sky, frowning, its golden eyes flashing with a sharp light.

"Doctor, what are you looking at?"

"They're here."

"What's here?"

"Find cover and cover your ears."

The Jackal did not respond, but brushed past the Raven, crossed the vehicle, and came to the front of the group.

Just as the Raven had a bad feeling,

"Boom!!!"

A high-speed object crashed down in front, kicking up a thousand piles of snow.

The armored vehicles, weighing over tens of tons, trembled a few times, and most of the team members fell over.

The only ones who were able to stand firm were the Raven that managed to catch the armored vehicle in time, and the Jackal at the very front facing the raging wind and snow.

After the impact subsided, Raven immediately went to the Jackal's side, knelt on one knee, and set up the Seven Thunders of Sin Cleansing in the form of a sniper rifle.

"Doctor, is this Schicksal's counterattack?"

"Probably, right? Let's just keep watching, shall we?"

The Jackal didn't even turn his head; his nonchalant tone revealed his complete confidence.

Just as the dust settled, a mangled rocket wreckage was seen in the crater, from which a black aura emanated and filled the air.

A moment later, the beast-eared priestess, carrying a red and black ominous sword, slowly emerged from the darkness.

Raven's pupils contracted— Yae Sakura, Schicksal S-Rank Valkyrie, possessing Herrscher- level combat power, is an extremely dangerous existence when facing an enemy.

Raven maintained his steely sniping stance, instinctively moving his finger closer to the trigger.

The dangerous witch seemed unconcerned about the Raven's wariness. She simply raised her white chin, revealing her elegant, swan-like neck, and her gentle, watery purple eyes showed a hint of difficulty.

"At this distance, one slash should be enough to take him down, right?"

The priestess murmured to herself, looking at the giant bird-beast and the Benales iceberg that had already risen more than a thousand meters into the air. She meant no harm whatsoever, sounding like a soft, gentle girl next door, but at this moment, no one could ignore the sheer threat emanating from this seemingly harmless priestess.

"I believe you can win, but if that happens, I'll be in a difficult position."

"You're joking. Benales was born of Schicksal, and he took it without asking. Am I wrong to come back?"

"Stop! I don't have time to chat with a tool like you who just follows the rules. Either let Otto talk to me and we can properly discuss the right to use it, or I'm leaving."

"Alright, Mr. Otto did give such an instruction. Please wait a moment."

Yae Sakura said politely, then took out the communicator she had carefully kept along the way from her sleeve.

Once the signal was established, Otto's composed and elegant greeting quickly came through the communicator.

"Good morning, distinguished guest from the World Serpent. Or should I say it's been a long time, Doctor Jackal?"

"It's been quite a while. The Soul Steel body that London took away was quite interesting, but unfortunately I dismantled it and used it in a moment of excitement. I wonder when I'll be able to see it again? I'd really like to get another one, but this time I won't dismantle it; I plan to keep it as a work of art."

"The Doctor's hobby is quite unique."

"You flatter me. It's mainly because of your excellent skills. Apart from being a little wasteful, I really like it."

The two sides chatted and laughed, trying to get closer, but there was a hint of sarcasm in their conversation.

Then, they almost simultaneously stopped laughing.

"Doctor. Jackal, Benales is of great value to me, and I am in a difficult position by doing this."

"Life is never easy. Why don't you think of a solution, Archbishop? Otherwise, we'll be in trouble too."

"Sigh, I do hope everyone can prioritize harmony, but I do have my own difficulties in this matter. Snake, can't you offer a compromise and change the target?"

"Alright, alright, if the Archbishop of Schicksal says so, we have to give him face. Although I really like Benales, it's not like I absolutely have to have it."

"Thank you for your understanding."

"Don't say too much yet. The question now is, do you have any other Judgment-class Honkai Beast?"

"..."

Otto was speechless.

Are you kidding me?

Where are there so many Judgment-class Honkai Beasts? I'd be happy to give them away, provided you first get the Honkai to produce one or two more Judgment-class!

"Ahem! I can provide information on Ninti."

"No thanks, she's not good enough."

"Doesn't that mean there's nothing to discuss?"

"To be honest, I don't think you'll lose out, so there's really nothing to talk about."

The Jackal refers to the research data she carefully selected and which was then transferred to Otto by Wendy.

Otto certainly knew his stuff.

The problem is that Benales involves Sirin, which in turn involves his plans. Its value far exceeds that of the Judgment-class Honkai Beast itself.

The atmosphere froze instantly.

Yae Sakura slowly gripped the hilt of her sword, while Raven and World Serpent's elite squad also tightened their grips on their weapons, and a conflict seemed imminent.

"Stop!" ×2

At the critical moment, Otto spoke up to stop Yae Sakura's actions, and Jackal also made a ceasefire gesture to his back.

Then, the Jackal shook its head and said:

"Nobody wants things to get too tense, so how about we each take a step back?"

How do I get a refund?

"We can increase the price appropriately; you name your price."

"I'm willing to raise the price, but you started this whole thing, so you have to show your sincerity and convince me."

Otto across from him casually crossed his legs.

Benales is valuable, but not indispensable.

The price of the World Serpent might be something to look forward to.

"Hmm, design data for the Divine Key?"

"Unnecessary."

Otto shook his head. His plan was already within reach; where would he find the time to digest these technologies or even forge the Divine Key? These materials were valuable, but the timing was wrong, and they couldn't fulfill the purpose he needed.

"Then, the information on the Fusion Warrior?"

"No, it's not necessary."

Otto sighed. The reasoning was the same as the one above.

"Or else, I'll owe you a favor?"

"It sounds very tempting, but how do I know you won't keep your verbal agreement?"

"You're such a hassle. I don't even know what you want. Wouldn't this talk never end? How about I have Skyfire talk to you in person?"

"Haha, Jackal. Doctor is quite humorous."

Is this some kind of threat?

With Yae Sakura in my left hand, Durandal in my right, and a Herrscher of Wind I have complete control over, do you really think I'm afraid of you...?

Wait a minute, what did she say again, Skyfire?

It seems we really can't win; we've already tried. While we might be able to take down that Armed Doll in a full-scale war, is it really necessary?

Otto leans back strategically.

"I need the permission beacon that can activate the Zero Rated Power of the Chikai Ichijo."

"If I had that authority, would the Chikai Ichijo still be in your hands? At most, I could try to persuade the Venerable Lord to give me a chance to talk. Whether he will let go depends on your eloquence."

"Make a deal."

"Huh? You want this?"

The Jackal looked surprised, as if in her eyes, this condition was not worth the same as the information she had received earlier.

Otto, however, believed he understood the Jackal's values as a scientist, and so he smiled and said:

"The value of an item lies in the judgment of the person who needs it. Doctor. Jackal, I want this opportunity to talk to him."

"Ah... okay, I don't think it's a big problem. Theoretically, he'll have to talk to you sooner or later anyway."

So, Yae Sakura loosened her grip on the hilt of her sword, stepped back with a gentle smile, and made way for her.

As the convoy passed by Yae Sakura, the Jackal in the car and the shrine maiden outside exchanged a friendly smile through the dark glass.

The World Serpent quickly disappeared into the snowstorm.

Left alone in the biting wind and snow, Yae Sakura suddenly tilted her head in a daze.

"Speaking of which, the rocket is gone, how am I supposed to get back?"

The cold wind howled past, biting to the bone, yet no one could answer her question.

Otto?

He's busy considering the terms of his negotiation with Kevin, so he doesn't have time to care about a Far East witch who poses no danger at all, right?