You Have a New Job (Continued)

"Clang—"

The crisp sound of metal clashing echoed nearby.

The greatsword remained frozen in its crossed position, hovering before Kevin's eyes.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a snow-white doll with white hair and feet, extending a slightly chubby little hand and casually pinching the intersection of two giant swords.

Kevin: "..."

Skyfire: "Why are you looking at me like that? Didn't you notice me watching from a distance from the very beginning?"

Kevin: "... No, it's nothing. Long time no see, Skyfire."

Yes, Kevin noticed the observer hiding in the clouds from the very beginning.

He had also heard the "facts" about Skyfire's gender reassignment surgery from Ninti.

But with such a delicate and beautiful face, such light and flowing hair and dress, and such a beautiful and graceful curve at the chest, that cool and cute little doll from back then... well, she still looks cool and cute now, but the cool factor is far less than the cute factor!

His hairstyle, physique, and clothing had all completely changed, making it impossible for Kevin to recognize him!

"Kevin! Hand over my daughter!!!"

Just as Kevin was wondering how to greet his revamped old friend, Cocolia's angry and resolute shout came from the white mech wielding two giant swords.

Kevin paused for a moment.

"You are the Mother Cocolia that Ninti mentioned?"

"Yes, that's me! Put my daughter down!"

"Yes, you... are very brave."

Kevin said slowly.

The battle just now was just a routine warm-up for him, but it must have been a terrifying scene for others—even old comrades like Su, Ying, Kosma wouldn't dare to participate in such a warm-up easily.

Cocolia charged over, piloting what Kevin considered a mecha that looked no different from a cardboard box, and fearlessly swung her sword at him.

—As a mother, she is qualified!

Kevin looked down at Ninti's pitiful appearance, her little eyebrows still furrowed even in her sleep, then turned around and gently placed Ninti in the mecha's hands.

A fleeting feeling of reluctance flashed through my mind.

Kevin had no choice but to ignore it, watching as Cocolia's mech carefully cradled Ninti, then slowly retreated towards him until it disappeared into the horizon.

"Well--"

Kevin couldn't explain why, but as he watched Ninti disappear from his side and from his sight, he suddenly couldn't help but sigh.

"Let's go, I'll take you back to the World Serpent. We've established a base in Shenzhou now."

"Hmm? Oh..."

"Why are you distracted? Are you too weak? Don't panic, the Jackal has prepared a suitable offering for you, and you will be able to replenish yourself when you return."

"That's not why. Never mind, let's go."

The long-awaited sunlight of the real world shone on Kevin's face, and he finally shifted his gaze from the direction Ninti had left, looking once again at the familiar yet unfamiliar Skyfire.

Hmm, would it be impolite to ask her now what it's like to have a different gender?

Kevin didn't want to break character, but the Skyfire in front of him really gave him a lot to complain about.