Chapter 118

This organization, which appears to be a cohesive entity, actually contains enormous divisions.

There seems to be an irreconcilable conflict between the radicals and the conservatives, as if they could split into two organizations at any moment.

Raiden Ryoma belongs to the conservative faction.

His conservatism is relative to Schicksal, even though Anti-Entropy has separated from Schicksal. But Raiden Ryoma doesn't see Schicksal as an enemy, or as someone Schicksal, like the radicals.

Raiden Ryoma felt that although their philosophies and paths were different.

However, Schicksal and Anti-Entropy ultimately share the same goal: to be an organization that exists to fight against the Honkai.

There is a great deal of potential for cooperation between these two organizations.

Even though they've split up, why can't they work together again?

"You're still too naive." Cocolia crossed her arms, tapped her legs, and said to Raiden Ryoma, the president of ME Company, with an arrogant expression, "Too naive."

"You're being too aggressive," Raiden Ryoma said calmly. "Cocolia."

"Schicksal and Anti-Entropy are not enemies; there is no need for them to fight to the death."

"That's just your opinion," Cocolia said. "You think Schicksal and Anti-Entropy can cooperate to fight the Honkai, but in reality, it's impossible."

"Schicksal and Anti-Entropy are fundamentally different, and it is impossible for them to cooperate against the Honkai."

"With such illusions, you can never see through the essence of Schicksal."

"What is the essence of Schicksal?" Raiden Ryoma countered. "You think you can see through the essence of Schicksal? What is the essence of Schicksal then?"

"If you can see through the essence of Schicksal, then you can also see through the essence of Anti-Entropy, right?"

What do you think is the essence of Anti-Entropy?

What is it? Cocolia chose to remain silent and did not answer the question.

Raiden Ryoma didn't want to get the answer he was looking for from Cocolia; in fact, Raiden Ryoma never intended to get the answer from Cocolia.

"We don't seem to be on the same page," Cocolia said with a shrug. "Raiden Ryoma."

"Yes, we can't agree on this," Raiden Ryoma said. "From the very beginning, we could never agree on this issue."

"I do not approve of your actions and behavior. The Moon Throne is something you can never obtain."

"It's no use you coming to me."

For some reason, Raiden Ryoma felt that Cocolia obtain the Moon Throne from him.

"Of course I know that's impossible," Cocolia said.

"This is one of Anti-Entropy's most advanced technological achievements to date. How could you possibly gain control of it?"

Although Raiden Ryoma is quite important in Anti-Entropy, it is impossible for him to hold control of the Moon Throne alone, Cocolia naturally knows this.

"Then what do you want to do?" Raiden Ryoma asked.

"Let me put it this way," Cocolia said, "You should know that a lot has happened recently, and it's been giving you a lot of headaches."

"You made this," Raiden Ryoma said. "Cocolia."

If not, Cocolia wouldn't need to tell him these things in front of her.

"Of course." Cocolia stood up and said, "I did this, and I can give you a definite answer now. I hope to preserve the power of Anti-Entropy to the greatest extent possible."

"Although we have some disagreements, I still don't want to see Anti-Entropy lose too many outstanding people."

You know about this, right?

Cocolia had no intention of gaining control from Raiden Ryoma, but she did know one thing: to win over as many allies as possible rather than creating enemies for herself.

The more allies she has, the stronger she becomes.

"Impossible," said Raiden Ryoma. "This is impossible."

"Just give up on that idea."

"Alright then." Cocolia stood up and said, "This is your final ultimatum, and it seems this is your final stance."

"In that case, you can take your ME Company with you to meet the devil."

"Raiden Ryoma!"

If negotiations fail, destruction is the only option Cocolia is not one to show mercy. Even without direct evidence, Gray Serpent is unwilling to send the person she wants.

But none of that matters anymore.

If you want to find fault, you can always find a pretext.

A few days later.

"Master," Rita said respectfully, handing over a document, "ME Company has dissolved."

"Put it here," Otto said, sipping his coffee.

They seemed completely unsurprised by the news. ME Company dissolved, ME Company president Raiden Ryoma, went to prison. The charges against ME Company were utterly baseless.

It's truly a case of "wanting to find fault, one can always find a pretext."

Otto had anticipated this problem.

Since becoming independent, Anti-Entropy has never been peaceful; internal strife has been a recurring theme. If it weren't for the overwhelming power of its previous leader, Anti-Entropy likely have collapsed long ago.

Currently, the leader of Anti-Entropy Welt Yang, is unable to escape from the Sea of Quantum, and none of Anti-Entropy are capable of maintaining order.

It would be a miracle if there wasn't internal strife.

As Anti-Entropy anti-entropy advocate Cocolia is a ruthless woman who will go to great lengths to get rid of anyone who becomes her target.

Therefore, Raiden Ryoma will definitely not get through this safely.

If Cocolia catches someone with a tail Cocolia 'll definitely make a big deal out of it. Even if the person doesn't have a tail Cocolia will still try to find a way to defeat them.

"Regarding Raiden Ryoma," Otto thought for a moment and said, "What does Anti-Entropy decide to do with this person?"

"Send it to everyone to take," Rita said. "Should we save this person?"

"The North American headquarters of Anti-Entropy," Otto said after thinking for a moment with his eyes closed. "It's a bit tricky."

"But this person is still somewhat useful to us."

"We can't just watch him fail like this."

At least this person is Mei's father, and he has decided to pursue Mei.

That MEI!

This is likely the real reason Otto decided to help Raiden Ryoma; Otto naturally knew who Mei was. One Siegfried wasn't enough; if Ryoma the Raiden Ryoma could join, that would be even better.

That would provide a stronger check and balance.

Otto knew that playing the balancing act was one of the most important means of stabilizing an organization.

If you don't maintain balance, things will turn out like this.

"How's the Moon Throne situation going?" Otto asked after a moment's thought. "When will Anti-Entropy be able to deliver the Moon Throne?"

"This could be a bit troublesome," Rita said. "Now that the Raiden Ryoma has fallen, it's a serious blow to the conservative forces of Anti-Entropy."

"It's unlikely they'll openly and legitimately bring the Moon Throne here anytime soon."

"So..."

"This is the plan."

Rita pushed a plan over and said, "This was sent over from Anti-Entropy. If you agree, proceed with this plan."

Otto took the plan and glanced at it.

Well, the plan is actually quite simple: Anti-Entropy will send the warship indirectly. After it arrives, Schicksal will need to capture it themselves. This way, Anti-Entropy will report it as a loss, which makes sense.

"This is really troublesome." Otto nodded in approval of the approach.

Otto didn't want to Anti-Entropy to do.

Furthermore, this matter can, to some extent, damage the credibility of the Anti-Entropy- entropy radicals, so the plan is still acceptable. If the radicals were to completely control Anti-Entropy, it wouldn't be a good thing for Schicksal.

"What about Raiden Mei?" Rita asked.

"They are still in Sky City."

"This..." Otto said, pressing his head, "Is indeed a bit troublesome."

He never expected that Doctor Mei would be kidnapped by the World Serpent. MEI, or rather, Li Pu, was a very important person to him.

Being captured by the World Serpent is really giving Otto a bit of a headache.

"Let them know," Otto said. "Mei will make her own choice."

"Also, what exactly is World Serpent planning to do lately?"

"Has this matter been investigated and clarified?"

"Not yet," Rita said. "It just seems to be related to Li Pu's request, based on some rumors."

"Really?" Otto found this interesting and asked, "How did he manage to order the World Serpent to do things for him?"

"Could it be that he had connections with the World Serpent before?"

"That's probably not the case," Rita said. "If there were a connection, the World Serpent wouldn't have brought him off the Hyperion in that way."

"Hmm." Otto couldn't understand the problem.

"Find out the cause as soon as possible," Otto said. "Don't waste too much time on this."

"As for Li Pu, we'll replace him if we can."

"If we really can't exchange it..."

"Give up or fight for it?" Rita asked.

"This..." Otto was actually a little hesitant.

Otto didn't realize what was happening until Li Pu was captured. Now he feels like a double-edged sword—not very useful, but too good to throw away!

It's really hard to make a decision.

Otto is having trouble making a decision.

For Gray Serpent, he had finally met the person he had been waiting for.

"It's really not easy," Gray Serpent said, looking at the person in front of him. "After waiting for so long, you've finally decided to come out."

"SU".

The person the Gray Serpent didn't want to see was the one who threw their leader into the Sea of Quantum. His actions forced them to change their plans.

This also made the plan much more difficult.

"I've been watching you," SU said. "It seems you've been trying to find a way to get Kevin out of the Sea of Quantum."

"Yes," Gray Serpent said, "This is what I've always wanted to accomplish."

"You still don't understand." SU shook his head. He didn't expect this man, who wore a mask and was completely encased in this strange armor, to understand why he had done it in the first place.

"You don't understand what would happen if Kevin started the plan."

"I know," Gray Serpent said. "The Lord will destroy the Honkai, and the Lord will lead humanity into a truly new era without the Honkai."

"And all of this is what you fear, what you are afraid of."

"Because you know."

The Gray Serpent said confidently, "If our lord completes this plan, you will lose your meaning and the power you hold."

"That's why you went to any lengths to stop the Lord."

"Hehehe~" SU chuckled, shrugged, and said, "That's just your interpretation."

SU didn't want to debate this issue with Gray Serpent, nor did he want to explain anything to him. It was pointless; it would only waste his breath.

Let's get straight to the point.

"You seem to have found MEI," SU said. "Or rather, you believe you have found MEI."

"Yes," Gray Serpent said, "She's looking for you."