"This operation will benefit both of you and me... In that case, there's no harm in cooperating once, is there?"
Cocolia tried to persuade Ein and Tesla.
"What benefit could there possibly be for you?" Tesla said. "What could St. Freya Academy possibly have that interests you?"
"Some data, as well as St. Freya's current research on stigmata..."
Cocolia said, "Surely the two of you have heard that St. Freya Academy recently discovered more than one person possessing stigmata?"
"Besides... the Third Herrscher is currently at St. Freya Academy as well."
Cocolia's words made Tesla slam her hand on the table and rise to her feet. "Anything related to a Herrscher has to be approved by the Sovereign!! Did you get the Sovereign's permission before doing this?!"
"How many years has it been since the Sovereign last appeared before Anti-Entropy?" Cocolia did not back down and instead said directly, "Besides, the two of you should have some idea of where the Sovereign is now, shouldn't you?"
"My target this time is not the Third Herrscher. As for the Third Herrscher, I have no intention of making a move against her."
"Cut the crap! You used schemes to drag your colleagues in... Mmgh!"
Tesla was cut off halfway through her sentence when Ein covered her mouth and pressed her back down.
"I understand, Ms. Cocolia. We accept this plan of yours."
As Ein said this, Cocolia nodded as well. "Then I will await the two of you completing your preparations."
After saying that, Cocolia promptly left.
After Cocolia had gone, Tesla bristled and demanded of Ein, "Chicken Head! Why did you stop me?! You actually agreed to that vixen Cocolia's plan! Is there something wrong with your brain?!"
"That Cocolia overthrew Raiden Ryoma and even put him under house arrest! You're