Actually, I Can Do It / @Miss Pink Elf

The two sighed in unison, then ignored Durandal and Anna, who were out of sorts, and began to discuss serious matters.

"Lord Chen Tianwu, Rita contacted the Archbishop last night, and she said that I would be in charge of this matter for the time being. Since both of our lords have this attitude, then we can discuss it freely."

"Hmm, so does that mean Miss Rita is Yae Sakura's successor?"

"Haha, you're joking. Rita is just a mere maid. Schicksal has Lady Durandal, Lady Theresa, Lady Raiden Mei, and other outstanding talents who combine strength, wisdom, and beauty. There's no way it's Rita's turn. Besides, Lady Sakura is still young. The successor won't be available for at least another hundred years, right?"

"Hiss... Raiden Mei?"

Chen Tianwu was astonished.

But on second thought, it's not surprising that Saniyat's daughter rose through the ranks at Anti-Entropy, and Raiden Family's daughter held a high position at Schicksal.

The two quickly set aside the unimportant details and began to discuss in detail the diplomatic nuances in their minds.

During this time Durandal and Anna occasionally spoke up, and Rita and Chen Tianwu nodded in agreement, finding it very helpful. As for how much they would use, only the two of them knew.

"That's what Mom said."

"(='ω`=) After all, Brother Tianwu was raised by Mom herself. Back then, Sister Bronya was still studying at St. Freya."

North America, Anti-Entropy Headquarters.

Bronya, who came to visit her good sister and was also on a business trip, Seele, who had been studying medicine at headquarters, walked hand in hand along the coast, discussing the information that Xing had gloated over the previous night.

Bronya puffed out her cheeks.

Bronya understands, of course, that Tianwu is indeed very outstanding, but she feels... as if something has been taken away from her?

Yes, Cocolia's successor is Chen Tianwu, and Welt's successor is Ninti.

Whose successor is Bronya?

That's all. Bronya is just Bronya now!

However, after uttering a complaint, she laughed again.

"But this is good too, Bronya is very happy."

Her family was harmonious, her relatives and friends were safe and sound, and Seele, whom she had once lost, had returned safely. Bronya looked at the present and had no more desires.

Seele is the same. The Anqi Faction doesn't lack another Herrscher fighter, so there's no need to force Seele to fight. She enjoys helping others and being a doctor, and Inner Seele unconditionally supports her, so let her do it. Although she may have less glamour than before, perhaps this tranquility is what she desires most.

The two sisters smiled at each other, linked arms, and continued their stroll along the coast.

However, halfway through, the uninvited guest, So, also arrived. After a brief conversation, So disappeared amidst Bronya and Seele's bewildered expressions.

Isn't this overly cautious?

In fact, Anqi Faction, who was just as shameless as Suo, muttered to himself without realizing it.

Chapter Eight: Actually, I Can

"Haha, I'll eat it!"

The Sea of Quantum, a nameless, empty world.

A graceful young woman named Vita, with gray hair and red eyes, wears a gentle and charming smile, seemingly telling the story of her captivating and intriguing soul.

She placed a white piece, causing Anqi, who had been distracted by the online conversation, to lose several black pieces.

Anqi was taken aback, then shook her head in approval:

"You're so smart."

"Not at all, it's mainly because Your Majesty only used the mind of this clone to fight."

"You haven't connected to the computing system behind you either, have you? Continue."

"Hehe, then I won't be polite!"

Vita picked up the few black pieces, blinked her bright and beautiful eyes, and waited for the Supreme Venerable across from her to make his move.

Initially, [Sā] solemnly captured a Herrscher adrift in the Sea of Quantum, who suspected him of being an assassin from the Cocoon of the Finality. Therefore, he wanted to imprison him, possibly to eliminate him completely, and absolutely prevent the Finality from discovering him.

Later, the assassin became the true form of the Finality.

Now that's it, no matter how terrified and screaming [Suo] is, there's no way to send this supreme deity back.

Vita had no idea what kind of communication had taken place between [Sola] behind her and the true form of this supreme being. All she knew was that she had been freed from all her previous missions, and [Sola] had given her only one instruction—to stay here, serve this supreme being Finality, and win his favor at all costs.

So, Vita played all sorts of games with the Supreme here. Chess, Go, poker, various board games, and even the so-called Seven Saints Summoning that [Suo] found from somewhere these past two days.

During this time, Vita also sang and danced for the Supreme Lord several times.

In short, all means were used, and judging from the result, the hospitality was probably well received.

'I think I did a good job with my task.'

Vita commented on herself, but instead of being happy, a sense of melancholy welled up in her heart.

Vita wants freedom.

If she had only captured one Herrscher, she would have had countless ways to coerce or entice [So] to relinquish her powers and break free from her shackles. But capturing the embodiment of the Finality... even if she managed to escape [So] through cunning, she would still have to face an even more terrifying Finality, leaving her with no way out.

"Don't act rashly. Focus on your work and look for opportunities later."

Vita sighed inwardly. Fortunately, she had already endured a long enough period of time, and waiting was something she excelled at.

Just as Vita put aside her distractions and prepared to concentrate on the game of Go, an irresistible and powerful will descended upon her.

"Your Excellency, [Sā] wishes to speak directly with you from now on, is that alright?"

"Can."

Anqi looked up, and her purple pupils immediately glowed with golden light, signifying that the will of the Finality was with her.

[Sola] entered Vita's body, the playful and charming smile on her face vanishing without a trace, replaced by a mechanical coldness. She held a white chess piece in her hand, pondered for a moment, and, following the logic of human relationships, continued to place pieces on the chessboard.

"It is truly rare that His Majesty's virtue and prestige are widely recognized by the members of the civilization."

"Putting aside the compliments, I feel like lately people have been giving me all sorts of honorifics."

"Because Your Excellency's position is indeed supreme."

"Okay, so are you interested in discussing a deal with me now?"

Anqi placed a black piece, turning the tide of the game after being suppressed by Vita, and the board now presents a balanced situation with both sides evenly matched.

[Suo] placed his piece expressionlessly and said woodenly:

"Your Excellency, having mastered the Cocoon of the Finality, is already a supreme deity. Even if placed on the lush Imaginary Tree, or in the endless quantum void, you would still be an existence of immeasurable grandeur... Is Your Excellency still not satisfied?"

"Human beings tend to stagnate once they are satisfied."

"Is this Your Majesty's true reason?"

[Sao] asked boldly.

Correct judgments require sufficient information to support them.

[Sā] To understand more, one must comprehend the true thoughts of the Goddess of Finality before He dares to make a judgment.

Anqi made a move, blocking the path of the [Suo] piece, and said calmly:

"Aren't you afraid I'll get angry and attack you?"

"His Majesty is benevolent and would not be so cruel as to kill the civilizations that are also being ravaged by the Cocoon of the Finality. Besides, [Sa] still has a dead end of self-destruction left. Even if it cannot harm His Majesty or Earth's civilization, it can still leave His Majesty with nothing."

"That's the most troublesome part. My physical body is in a tree, while yours is in the sea. Even with such a disparity in power, I can't stop you from self-destructing."

Anqi looked at the chessboard, which had returned to a balanced state, and sighed with a headache.

Since the destruction of the Venus Civilization, [Suo] has been wandering and developing in the Sea of Quantum for over two hundred million years. In such a long period, although its power is not Finality, its methods are indeed diverse. Furthermore, [Suo's] true form is ultimately in the Sea of Quantum, beyond Anqi's reach; she can prevent [Suo] from retaliating, but she cannot prevent [Suo] from committing suicide.

However, apart from self-destruction, [Sā] has no way to escape control.

With this in mind, Anqi no longer hesitated and simply confessed:

"Crossing the Finality not without cost."

"Does Your Majesty mean there are hidden dangers?"

[Sao] put down the chess pieces and calculated many things secretly.

Indeed, if that barrier were so easy to overcome, then civilizations on Venus, Mars, and even more wouldn't have been completely wiped out, leaving Earth to reap the sweetest fruit in the end.

If the Goddess of Finality harbors some serious hidden dangers, then her current restraint makes sense—kindness is only one aspect; more importantly, she truly needs our full cooperation.

When discussing human nature, those who have abandoned the seven emotions and six desires have lost that ability and are unable to make accurate judgments.

But when it comes to interests, [Sao] doesn't panic.

"I have tainted the power of the tree, venturing into a realm where mortals should not tread, and thus I am irresistibly drawn to it. To avoid being nailed to the tree one day, I need a new path—and the Sea of Quantum is the only option that can rival the Imaginary Tree."

"So, Your Majesty needs my two hundred million years of accumulation?"

"The cocoon of the Sea of Quantum, the cocoon of the Imaginary Tree —if I can walk both paths simultaneously and achieve balance, then the attraction of imaginary numbers will no longer be a threat. You are my only choice. For the sake of Earth's civilization, and for my own sake, I will not let go."

"I see."

With the last piece of the puzzle in hand, [Suo] felt as if she had finally seen through all the cause and effect, and immediately began to weigh the chips in her hand.

Seeing that the chessboard had once again reached a stalemate, Anqi lost interest in continuing her charade and simply put down her piece, saying:

"Our civilizations have all experienced countless destructions and rebirths, ultimately arriving at where we are today. Under the same shroud of the Finality, we are the beings most capable of empathizing with each other. Precisely because I have experienced that despair, I cannot bear to extinguish any flower of civilization, even if it does not belong to me, or even if it is only a dim ember left... However, this is on the premise that I and my civilization are safe and sound."

"That's how it should be."

[Sā] had no complaints; even if she still possessed emotions and desires, she would approve of Anqi's actions. Those burdened by civilization are not qualified to be purely virtuous.

"I want to rebuild the Venus Civilization."

"Yes. Earth still has plenty of space, or you can return to Venus and rebuild your country on your old territory. Other planets are also available for you to choose from. Earth civilization is willing to provide full assistance if needed. I also promise that your civilization will enjoy the status of an equal ally of our civilization, and Earth and I will never initiate any attack on your civilization."

"The will of [Sa] cannot disappear; I must retain the power to supervise and counter it."

"Supervision is fine, but countermeasures... excuse my bluntness, but you are not qualified, neither now nor in the future."

"Your Majesty, without the power to counter it, how can we talk about supervision?"

"You can think about it some more. I'm not in a hurry. We have plenty of time."

Anqi backed down, but in reality, she didn't.

The cocoon of the Sea of Quantum is very important. In order to obtain this path perfectly, Anqi is willing to continue to work with [Suo].

[Sao] retreated.

Vita then logged on. She brewed a pot of fine tea, cleared the chessboard, and then rubbed her hands together ingratiatingly, saying:

"Your Majesty, actually... I can do it."

Vita blinked, looking at Anqi with a humble yet expectant gaze.

Anqi looked up, gazing at her exquisite, porcelain-skinned face, then said expressionlessly:

"Playing chess."

"Yes!"

Vita's smile was devoid of any gloom, but she felt empty inside.

[Vita is definitely the better friend, but for transactions, we should talk to Sa.]

[Where can a human being be more reliable than a robot that understands reality?]

Anqi Faction nodded in unison. Beauty is beauty, and profit is profit. The true villains of darkness never fall into the traps of bad women—nor do good women.

Chapter Nine @Miss Pink Fairy Lady

"This Vita doesn't seem like an easy person to deal with. Don't be fooled, little one."

Earth, a giant scientific research base suspended high in the sky, can go up into the sky or down into the ground or away from human habitation at any time according to research needs. It is one of the most technologically advanced, safest, and most prestigious buildings in Previous Civilization.

Inside the base's conference room, Mobius lifted Anqi's chin and, with a dangerously aggressive smile, commented on Vita, who had made several attempts to test him.

Vita is at odds with [Sa] and longs to break free from [Sa]'s control. This fact is not hidden from Anqi and the intelligent people on Earth, Mobius is naturally well aware of it as well.

"Doctor, I know."

"That would be for the best. As the God of Earth, if we were to be deceived by some inexplicable wicked woman, it would give us a real headache. By the way, I heard that your Power Herrscher Decree are finished. Could you give me a few to aid in my research?"