Anti-Entropy's Drinking Party, with Schicksal and World Serpent Joining In

"Snort."

Mobius didn't want to talk to him.

Yaqing scratched his head. He was sure he knew what Mobius was feeling right now. He suddenly smiled and said, "Senior, will you come with me to meet someone tomorrow?"

Mobius was shocked.

You're going to find... and you want me to go with you?

Mobius nodded; she wanted to see who it was!

The next morning, Kevin and May came to knock on Yaqing's and Mobius's room. They knocked for a long time, but they couldn't hear any sound from inside.

"Huh? Is he still not awake?"

Kevin scratched his head, looking puzzled.

"Duh, they're obviously not at home. Sigh, looks like they don't want to travel with us."

Mei spread her hands.

"Then we'll just have to go out and explore on our own."

Kevin couldn't hide the joy on his face.

I silently gave Yaqing a thumbs up in my heart.

He's a true brother; he knew exactly what was on his mind right away.

Yaqing and Mobius drove to the front of a research institute.

Mobius stared blankly at the place.

Research institute? What does that mean?

If it were just a research institute, Mobius wouldn't be so surprised, but there were several armed security guards guarding the entrance, watching all passing vehicles warily.

This is something that should surprise Mobius.

Yaqing didn't drive the car in; instead, she parked it on the side of the road and walked over with Mobius.

They were clearly stopped by security guards.

But soon another researcher in a white coat came out of the institute and led the two inside.

Mobius peered out curiously.

The researcher led them all the way to the third floor of the institute, which appeared to be an office. They pushed open the door.

"Xiao Yaqing, you haven't come to see me for so long, have you forgotten about your teacher?"

Contrary to Mobius's expectations of a beautiful woman, she was an elderly woman with white hair and beard, a kind face, an aged voice, and wearing a white lab coat similar to those worn by researchers.

"Teacher."

Yaqing called out with a smile.

Teacher?

As everyone knows, Yaqing's teacher is Otto, which means the person in front of you is...

No, no, this doesn't look right at all.

Mobius shook his head frantically in his mind.

Who is this?

The old man asked.

It was only then that Yaqing remembered that he hadn't introduced Mobius yet.

"Teacher, this is Mobius, the doctor from World Serpent Technology Company, who has published..."

"Alright, alright, I saw this little girl at the research conference. I was asking what your relationship is with her?"

The old man had a kind smile.

"My girlfriend."

Yaqing was a little shy.

This was the first time Mobius had been introduced to her elders. As for Kallen? To Yaqing, she didn't seem like an elder, but rather like family and friends.

"Hello."

Mobius was polite.

"This is Dr. Maki, my father's former superior and my mentor in research. He was the former director of the Schicksal Research Institute and is now... the director of the Anti-Entropy Institute."

Dr. Maki?

Mobius remembered, of course, not in the Honkai, but in reality, Dr. Maki was a prominent figure in the scientific research field, practically a household name.

"I'm getting old, I'm no longer useful."

Dr. Maki waved her hand.

"Grandpa isn't old at all."

A girl with light purple hair pouted and pushed open the door.

"Team leader, it's been a long time!"

Upon seeing Yaqing, the girl's eyes clearly lit up.

Mobius immediately became alert.

"Lin, it's been a long time."

The girl in front of me is Lin, Dr. Maki's granddaughter. She used to be one of the team members in charge of Yaqing at the Schicksal Headquarters. Later, she followed Dr. Maki to Anti-Entropy and is said to have risen to a position comparable to Raiden Ryoma of ME Corporation.

"Teacher, I came here today specifically to see you."

What's so interesting about me?

Although Dr. Maki is old, her voice is still very strong.

A few years ago, I had to use a wheelchair because of surgery.

Now, my granddaughter pushes me around every time I go out.

Today, Yaqing is pushing the wheelchair.

Dr. Maki once said that Yaqing was the most outstanding student he had ever taught.

And Yaqing lived up to his expectations. After Dr. Maki left, he took on the main responsibility and became the leader of the Schicksal research direction. Under Yaqing's leadership, Schicksal did not show any signs of interruption.

"Look at you, abandoning your research career to pursue animation?"

Dr. Maki accused him.

In his view, Yaqing not to continue scientific research but instead to lead Schicksal into the animation industry was a waste of his proper duties.

"Teacher, this is my dream, just like you said, research is your dream."

"Alright, alright, you little monkey. You were never well-behaved when you were in Schicksal. Now that I've left Schicksal, there's no one to keep an eye on you anymore."

Dr. Maki said helplessly.

"How could that be? President Otto treats me like a grandson."

Yaqing made a joke.

"Otto ..."

Dr. Maki left Schicksal because of her differing ideologies with Otto. Yaqing immediately realized that she had said the wrong thing, but before she could make amends, she heard Dr. Maki say, "Heh, I get angry whenever I think of him, especially your so-called Honkai. I'm really angry."

"Pfft."

Yaqing laughed out loud. Dr. Maki said that he was not doing his job properly, but he could talk about the Honkai anime he produced without hesitation.

Seemingly realizing she had let something slip, Dr. Maki steered the conversation back to Mobius.

"I've heard of that young lady; she's quite skilled in research. When are you planning to get married?"

Dr. Maki's question left Yaqing completely bewildered.

Marry?

Dr. Maki glanced at it. "You haven't thought of that yet? You'll be 30 next year. When I was your age, I was already..."

"Teacher, a true hero doesn't dwell on past glories. Why do you keep bringing up things from the past?"

Yaqing silenced Dr. Maki with a kiss.

While Yaqing was pushing Dr. Maki in a wheelchair in the park, they bumped into someone they recognized.

"Welt Joyce..."

This should be the first time that Yaqing has met Welt Joyce in real life since the anime adaptation of Honkai 3rd aired.

"Young Dong... Mr. Yaqing, it's been a long time."

Welt Joyce's first thought was of the nickname Edison and the others had given to Yaqing, but he quickly swallowed it back and spoke formally again.

Small?

What's small?

Yaqing felt that she was very old.

"Mr. Joyce, it has indeed been a long time. The president asked me to convey a message to you..."

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Chapter 406 The Anti-Entropy Party, attended by Schicksal and World Serpent.

Joyce immediately became alert.

Otto?

There's absolutely nothing nice about that.

"The president said he was sorry and shouldn't have spoken so harshly to you. He acknowledges your talent but doesn't approve of your way of handling things. But without a doubt, you were once his chosen successor."

The park was extremely quiet.

It was as if even the wind had stopped.

"Hehe."

Joyce's cold laugh broke the silence.

He didn't believe a single punctuation mark in that statement.

Dr. Maki noticed this and looked somewhat embarrassed.

The person in front of him is his current junior and superior, while the person behind him is his student and close friend despite their age difference. The student is also a high-ranking executive from a rival company.

"Joyce, what brings you here? Are you here to see this old man too?"

Dr. Maki's kind smile prevents one from feeling any negative emotions.

Joyce smiled and asked, "How is Senior Magee's health?"

"Okay, everything is fine."

Although the director of the Anti-Entropy Institute is nominally Dr. Maki, the actual person in charge is his granddaughter, Lin. Dr. Maki has essentially begun to retire.

"That's good. By the way, Senior Maggie, Einstein and I have arrived in Singapore. Can we get together tonight?"

Joyce suddenly remembered.

Dr. Maki naturally agreed, glancing at Yaqing, a student he greatly admired. He wanted Yaqing to accompany him, but logically, Yaqing was a high-ranking member of Schicksal, while the banquet tonight was attended by high-ranking members of Anti-Entropy.

Yaqing gently shook her head, conveying her refusal to Dr. Maki.

Unexpectedly, Joyce suddenly changed her tune.

"Mr. Yaqing can also come along. After all, Anti-Entropy has a partnership with the Destiny Far East Branch. What happens between us and Otto is none of anyone else's business."

Joyce laughed.

"I think Mr. Yaqing didn't come to Singapore alone. I think the Doctor and the others will be happy to meet Yaqing's friends at tonight's gathering."

Yaqing looked at Joyce quietly and extended her hand.