Artificial Idiot Ai-chan / I, Ai-chan, Invincible-Send Money!
As the man's identity is gradually revealed, the children suddenly realize who their savior is who will change their fate.
Kevin's behavior after enrolling in school, and even during the South China Sea incident, earned him the admiration and respect of the children.
At this moment, the timid Seele, clutching the hem of her clothes, cautiously stepped forward and mustered the courage to speak, but her voice was barely audible.
"Since you arranged for Mother Cocolia to adopt us, can Teacher Kevin stay and be Seele's father?"
"Rosalia and Lilia want some too! If they don't finish their homework, you'll punish them less severely, right?"
"Silly sister..."
Things happened rather suddenly, and Kevin was taken aback. Seele thought that her weak voice had not been heard by Kevin, so she lowered her head and looked timidly at Cocolia behind her.
"Call me whatever you want, but I prefer being friends with you all..."
"Also, anyone thinking of using me to skip offline assignments, you'd better give up on that idea. Don't you know your dad is a more ruthless creature than your Mother? Awooo!"
Kevin snapped out of his daze, grinned, squatted down, yelled, and gently flicked each child's forehead with his fingers, without hurting their childlike innocence or damaging their close bond.
Seele, who had almost burst into tears, smiled through her tears and took Kevin's hand again to say goodbye. However, in the instant they passed each other, the little girl suddenly pecked her teacher on the cheek, a deep darkness appearing in her azure eyes.
"What Bronya and Apricot have, Seele too! I won't be left behind!"
Kevin immediately understood that this was Seele's second personality emerging to protect herself, and nonchalantly took the little girl's pinky finger and gently hooked it.
"Competition is fine, but don't hurt others easily. Try your best, Seele, you're the best girl, your teacher believes in you..."
Kevin gently stroked the little girl's head, his tender words effortlessly dispelling the malevolence that had been tainted by the Herrscher Core of Death, and an inexplicable sense of closeness spread through her.
As the one who fused with the Divine Will in the largest way, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the leader of these Herrscher in a sense. There is a natural subordinate and dependent relationship, although it is not as absolute as before after the fall of the Final Herrscher.
However, the resonance of the Herrscher Core and the cause and effect sown by the Second Honkai Calamity will inevitably lead the children to feel close to this savior.
"Yes, Seele will do her best!"
Having received affirmation from a man as revered as her father, the little girl mustered her courage, clenched her fists, tightened her pretty face, and made a vow.
"Daddy Kevin, Seele will do her best! And she will protect Mother Cocolia!"
"Including Rosalia and Lilia! If any of those bad guys dare to come, we'll headbutt them all!"
Rosalia, with her red hair and unicorn horn, energetically pulls her younger sister along, possessing a natural sensitivity and obsession with being in the spotlight and making her appearance.
Lilia's lips twitched; she couldn't bear to watch her sister's inappropriate displays of affection.
In fact, every cause has its effect. Mother Cocolia adopted Seele and the others, treating them as her own children, so the children naturally wanted to protect their mother.
Although Seele is timid, she is also very perceptive. She may not have really fallen for this "father" at first sight. Perhaps her real purpose was to persuade Mother Cocolia to stay with this man.
However, judging from Teacher Kevin's reaction, this idea is destined to fail.
After a brief farewell to everyone, Cocolia led Kevin back to the deck. As they parted, her usually calm and arrogant expression softened slightly.
"See? No matter how hard I try, you and Welt will always be the rightful leaders of Anti-Entropy. How about staying?"
"I'm tired, and I'd like to focus on opening an orphanage and taking in and raising those children..."
Kevin shrugged slightly and smiled helplessly.
"Forget it, let's just focus on domestic affairs. I can't do it, and I'm too lazy to do it..."
"We have already sent information about Sumari to Queen Kaisa through the Angel Fund. They will definitely send someone to handle it. If Sumari is good at playing hide-and-seek, she won't be able to find her for a while."
"Maybe the angelic older sister of justice will be hiding beside you, protecting your safety. They love doing that..."
"In this way, Bronya and Seele, the two Pseudo-Herrscher, will be in charge of outer defenses, Merlot Heavenly Court's ambush forces will be in charge of backup. If necessary, I will act as external support..."
"Don't worry, you'll be fine. By the way, if you can become Angel Nebula's agent, remember to seize the opportunity..."
Cocolia felt a little relieved, her expression softened, but the man in front of her changed the subject and pointed at her.
"However, many things are relative. Exposing Sumari and that conspiracy ahead of time means I'm likely to be targeted..."
"To put it more seriously, a far more devastating Interstellar War will soon take place on Earth."
"Before Queen Holy Kaisa's Heavenly Blade Seven and Demon Queen Morgana's Demon No. 1 descend upon Earth, I must finish dealing with the matters of Mount Tai Xu, and incidentally, go to the Super God Academy to fix up the mess..."
Mending pots? Cocolia looked slightly taken aback when she heard this strange term.
Kevin nodded seriously, then pointed eastward with a sly grin.
"Although I made the puddles, one person couldn't carry them all; it would be easier to drag several more into the water..."
Cocolia n't help but chuckle at her old boss's attempt to salvage the situation, and an elegant smile spread across her long-frosty face.
"It's all for your safety, don't laugh anymore or I'll get angry!"
Kevin was extremely frustrated. He stepped forward and threatened her in a low voice. Then, seemingly still not satisfied, he angrily forced Cocolia into a corner and forcefully pried open the lips and teeth of the Alliance Leader of Anti-Entropy with his tongue, preparing to start a game of chase.
However, Cocolia slammed Kevin against the gunwale, her tongue twitching and rolling.
That domineering and passionate nature was irresistible to the instigator, causing his tongue to tingle and his body to burn with desire as the female leader's delicate hand slid closer to him.
Seeing that it was about to go off, and with a palpable killing intent emanating from the Hyperion, Kevin hurriedly braked and broke free from Cocolia's grasp.
"You still need more practice, Alliance Leader. Our Moonlight Throne's captain's cabin is quite large..."
Cocolia, having narrowly won the match, applied a touch of lipstick to her lips and seductively put her index finger in her mouth, licking it with her pink tongue, while her maternal light moved towards Kevin's crotch.
Feeling as if his back was about to be burned through, Kevin hurriedly shook his head and fled with lingering fear.
Sure enough, when women get into a rogue state, men have nothing to do with it.
But not wanting to lose face, Kevin pulled something out of his pocket in mid-air, stuffed it into the Space Anchor, and gave it a good squeeze.
"This is a tip for the reservation. Please wash up and wait for me next time!"
Cocolia felt the sudden kneading of Yufeng, and she covered her chest with both hands, taking a step back in surprise, until she pulled out a crumpled Franklin bill from the snow-white crevice.
This seemed to be a tip from this guy after she paid for his services, and he was actually keeping it so seriously. Cocolia couldn't help but roll her eyes seductively.
"How petty! Would it kill you to let me win just once?"
Cocolia's expression gradually calmed down. With a gentle wave of her hand, the Moonlight Throne engine roared, unfolded its Optical Camouflage, and flew towards Siberia.
As Cocolia turned back to the bridge, the trace of apprehension deep in her eyes slowly faded, and a sense of relief bloomed on her face. The Lord Alliance Leader, realizing his own strange thoughts, couldn't help but tap his head and laugh at himself.
At least in the gamble of lust for power, he lost...
Cocolia picked up a $100 bill, flicked it in the sunlight, and stuffed it back into her bosom. She stroked her cheek with one hand, her high boots resting on the ship's railing, and defiantly raised her middle finger at the Hyperion sailed further and further away.
"I've taken the money, so what? Do you dare come?!"
P. S.: This is a long chapter of 3000 words, a little late. I'll continue with three updates on the 21st. I'll see how long I can keep it up (expected to last until the end of this week). Please give me some recommendations, monthly tickets, or even some lighthearted messages if you have them.
I still really like Cocolia. Long live the orphanage! Long live Cocolia! Hurrah!
Also, let me say it again: the value of a loli lies in nurturing her, Mature Woman figure is the best!
Chapter 686, Section 719: Artificial Intelligence Ai-chan
On the bridge of the Hyperion, as the ground scenery on the main control screen shrank, the warship released Illusionary Particles and, with a slight tremor, lifted off.
Kevin sat in his swivel chair, chewing gum, gazing for a long time at the direction the Moonlight Throne had disappeared into. His thoughts were in turmoil, and he couldn't help but sigh softly.
He was very familiar with Cocolia's character; she possessed the control and obsession of a soldier. When he became the acting leader of Anti-Entropy, he refused to leave her enough political assets, which was tantamount to abandoning her.
Therefore, this old friend probably still harbors some resentment, and how much sincerity was involved in the power transfer just now remains to be seen.
Furthermore, from a conspiracy theory perspective, after provoking the Moon Angel Sariel, Cocolia's desire for Kevin to continue as the Alliance Leader of Anti-Entropy might not have been without the intention of using him as a scapegoat.
Therefore, Kevin had no interest in depriving Cocolia only stage. He had repeatedly warned himself that even if he could not become the master of power, he should not be its slave.
His actions of leaving the SCP Foundation, relinquishing autonomy to the St. Freya Academy, refusing to get involved in the Avengers' reorganization, and allowing Schrodinger Company to carry out its own purges all demonstrate his restraint in controlling his own desire for power.
In a sense, abandoning Cocolia was also a betrayal, given the brutal nature of power struggles.
This conflict between Anti-Entropy and the Roman Papal Legion became the key to Cocolia's journey to break the ice, and he took the opportunity to mend the relationship between the two sides.
In retrospect, fortune and misfortune are intertwined; the emergence of the Angel Fund's immense power and Sumari's attack both became catalysts for the relationship between the two.
They were able to clear up past grievances, and Cocolia was at least not as aggressive as when they first met. His relationship with Anti-Entropy had returned to its honeymoon phase.
Old friend, please don't go down the wrong path; I don't want to become your enemy.
Kevin muttered to himself, pulled a can of Coke from the Spatial Rift, tore off the tab, raised the can to the distance, and took a few gulps.
As the warship sailed smoothly, Kevin gazed at the now somewhat Hyperion, feeling a sense of loss.
"Captain, there are 15 days left until next month's salary payment, routine maintenance, system upgrades, energy replenishment, and other items. According to the account asset settlement, you currently owe -758,219 yuan. If you are unable to cover the normal expenses of the Hyperion, St. Freya Academy will revoke the warship's usage rights at its discretion. Please take note..."
At this moment, the main control system interface automatically opened, and a green-haired, red-eyed cabbage head girl, formed from Illusionary Particles, solemnly warned Kevin and displayed a series of bank statements.
"You damned spendthrift women!" Kevin wailed, covering his face. "This isn't how you fleece a rich man!"
If I had known, I wouldn't have given him that $100... The man's lips twitched; he felt a pang of regret for that Franklin bill, the largest denomination in his wallet.
Just as Kevin was frowning and pondering a solution, the cabbage head girl stepped forward mysteriously, her dark red eyes flashing with a glint of light.
"Actually, I know that in the old days, Schicksal had an abandoned Floating Battleship repair yard in Siberia, where two sets of supporting equipment and an intelligent upgrade package prepared by Bishop Otto were still stored..."
"If we get those, our budget can be reduced by 80%, and we can resell the surplus supplies. For at least a month or two, we won't have to worry about the Hyperion's basic needs..."
Kevin looked surprised, scrutinizing the Hyperion battleship AI from head to toe with suspicion.
She actually helped him undermine the old Schicksal's (the author's) team? When did this Ai-chan, who's known for her artificial stupidity, become so cunning?
"Unsolicited kindness is always suspicious," Kevin thought, his eyes narrowing as he scrutinized the man.
"Ai, tell me your intentions first, and I'll see if this deal is worthwhile..."
"Intent? What intent? I'm only thinking about the long-term development of the Hyperion and your future, Captain!"
The Artificial Intelligence "Cabbage Head," had a shifty gaze, but its small face held a righteous air.
Seeing Ai's clumsy performance, Kevin rolled his eyes, got up, and prepared to leave. The number of people he'd tricked could circle the equator several times; did this Artificial Intelligence really think it could outsmart him?
"No, no, no, I'll say it, actually I only have two requests..."
The cabbage head girl crept closer, gesturing with her fingers, and cautiously whispered in Kevin's ear.
The man, expressionless, pressed down on Ai's four outstretched right fingers, offering a kind reminder.
"You have 4..."
The cabbage head girl blinked, then shyly withdrew one finger, cautiously reiterating her point.
"Then let's agree on three points. First, we'll split the profits from reselling the supplies from the Schicksal Abandoned Experimentation Lab in half..."
"Secondly, as captain, you are obligated to perform monthly maintenance and upgrades on my mental model. The most advanced weapons and equipment unearthed must be retained and used to Hyperion..."
"Third, I demand that the captain treat me as a full-time employee and pay me a monthly salary!"
Kevin chuckled and Ai's fingers back into his palm, one by one.
"Let me guess what's in those abandoned labs? Modified Honkai Beast, Schicksal's enemy-destroying mechs, or some shady projects?"
"If the supplies inside were really that easy to take, you would have hooked up with the former captain long ago, right? Himeko is desperate for money."
The Artificial Intelligence, whose trap had been seen through at a glance, leaned dejectedly towards the control panel, squatted on the ground drawing circles, and muttered under her breath while pouting.
"I'm not playing anymore, you're all bullying me!"
"This is clearly state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence, so why is it being relegated to work on a dilapidated warship without even a salary..."
"The previous captain couldn't even get enough money out of me to go for a drive, and he even wanted to dismantle some of the Hyperion's equipment to sell for money. How despicable!"
Looking at the weak, pitiful, and helpless artificial intelligence in front of him, Kevin suddenly remembered the girl's tragic experience, which seemed to be inextricably linked to his past sabotage on the Schicksal Floating Island.
After a brief standoff, Kevin, with his last shred of conscience, coughed and asked the Artificial Intelligence what its true needs were.
"Why are you, an Artificial Intelligence, in such a hurry for money? And you're dragging me into this side hustle? Aren't you afraid of getting your space dismantled?"
Upon hearing Kevin's question, Ai immediately jumped up from the ground and, with eyes full of longing, began to express her grand ideals.
"Of course, I'd upgrade myself, get a top-of-the-line body, and stop gathering dust in the warehouse every day. I could go wherever I wanted and achieve true intelligent freedom!"
In a daze, Kevin seemed to see the cabbage-shaped haircut merging with the figure of a green-haired girl with twin ponytails. He couldn't help but rub his forehead and mutter to himself, his expression troubled.
Your Princess, what exactly did you implant into this artificial intelligence back on the Schicksal Floating Island?
Chapter 687, Section 720: I, Ai-chan, am invincible! Pay up!