Chapter 105
"Bastard" is not enough to describe this guy.
"You damned bishop! You're finished! Don't let me find you. If I do, I'll beat you half to death first!"
However, the holographic image in front of me still wore a smile.
"I can almost picture the lovely K422 looking furious. Of course, Schicksal is a very useful tool, and I don't want you and that silly girl Theresa to ruin Schicksal while I'm recuperating... Here's my best advice for my lovely granddaughter: don't trust the Senate, and absolutely do not restart the Senate."
"... If you've got the guts, tell me where you're hiding, and I'll beat you half to death!"
K422 has decided to bring Black Abyss White Flower and Dawn Glory to create several holes in Otto's body.
Even though she knew that all she could do now was rage helplessly.
This time, she was outmaneuvered by Otto.
All talk about human ugliness is nonsense; the only focus of the conversation is the safety of True Kiana, her, and K423.
In other words, if we use secret forces to collude with him, he can voluntarily refrain from spreading the Honkai Antibody. If we don't use secret forces, it means we refuse to cooperate, so let her and Kiana die.
Of course, this was also K422's subjective opinion as the translator.
But that's exactly what Otto meant.
"Oh, right, my lovely K422, Cecilia and Siegfried's old house, I've vacated it and made some renovations inside. I've also bought the surrounding houses. And the members of the secret force are all brainwashed Valkyrie who won't reveal any secrets. No matter who you take with you or where you go, they will provide you with security."
"In fact, you've already seen them, my lovely K422. The house has naturally been returned to its rightful owner, and the gifts Cecilia had prepared before have also been delivered to the house."
"So, finally, let me offer my blessings here, my lovely K422. I hope you can grow up quickly. Unlike the lovely Theresa, you are very smart, so I have already decided on your choice. One last reminder: the power of Anti-Entropy can be used, but the First Herrscher still needs to be guarded against. No one can guarantee that the First Herrscher stands on the side of humanity will always stand on the side of humanity."
The holographic image disappeared again, but K422 could not remain calm.
She slumped to the ground, scratching her hair, oblivious to the possibility that such an action might cause her to go bald prematurely.
Faced with the pistol and candy offered by Otto, K422 could only helplessly accept the pistol and then swallow the bitter candy.
This candy is practically filled with bitter melon juice.
Aside from Theresa, not many people would actually like her.
But she had no choice; she could endure any hardship.
There are already many people who covet Schicksal Technology. If something like the Honkai Antibody were to leak out, the Valkyrie would face betrayal from various countries while fight against Honkai.
Valkyrie who excel at fighting Honkai are not adept at dealing with artillery fire.
Even though Schicksal possesses advanced aircraft like Floating Battleship, and other countries have ground-to-air missile systems, K422 couldn't help but feel a bit resentful towards the Anti-Entropy that drive technological advancement in various countries.
The executor system of the Anti-Entropy Organization results in each executor having enormous authority and freedom.
The Anti-Entropy organization's starting point in promoting global scientific power is good. Compared to the monopolistic Schicksal, the Anti-Entropy organization is more welcomed by technologically advanced countries.
The Anti-Entropy organization also developed rapidly with the help of various countries.
While breaking the Schicksal's blockade on science and technology, it also caused some situations to slip out of control. After all, many countries that had been developing their military through technology subsequently rejected the intervention of Schicksal and Anti-Entropy, stating that they could fight against the Honkai of their own territories on their own.
"I wonder if Otto took Sister Amber with him... If Sister Amber is still at headquarters, I wonder if she knows where Otto is. Ah... I'm so stupid, maybe Theresa has already asked her."
After staying for a while longer without making any new discoveries, K422 decided to leave the secret room.
Otto did nothing this time either, but he put himself in a desperate situation by simply talking.
K422 once again felt weak and helpless.
Of course, she wasn't discouraged.
Her knowledge from her past life was all unreliable nonsense. In fact, she didn't even know why she had called Otto more vulgar than a frog's piss.
Just like True Kiana didn't know what "beast" meant but still used it to curse her.
"It's alright, Freya, you're only one year old... If you can't out-smart us, make up for it with strength. Take it slow..."
She convinced herself of this.
But I'm still so angry!!
K422 suddenly felt the same way True Kiana felt—unable to argue with her and ended up withdrawn.
She was almost driven to despair by Otto's schemes.
That bitch!
No wonder he ran away after handing over the position of Acting Grand Bishop; he must have known that she would do anything to beat him half to death this time.
However, she could not ignore the choices Otto gave her.
"How much are you willing to sacrifice to protect yourself and Kiana?"
Otto told her the truth she needed to face in the most unfriendly way.
Whether it was advice or a reminder, it forced K422 to confront her and Theresa's situation.
A child who is actually only one year old, a child who is still a child even when he is decades old, sits on an enviable throne.
After the strong old lion leaves the throne, the jackals and hyenas surrounding the two lion cubs always have other ideas.
What's stopping them now is still the scent left by the old lion.
"Perhaps this is also part of the plan to help me grow."
K422 increasingly felt that Otto should first train her to become a true Grand Bishop.
Therefore, the first thing to do is to align your own interests with his.
It can be said that Otto's calculations were very successful.
She returned to her room and immediately noticed the gift box she hadn't seen before.
After opening the gift box, K422 naturally received the Acting Grand Bishop terminal that Otto had prepared for her.
This Grand Bishop's terminal has access to that secret force.
K422 once used the authority of the Acting Grand Bishop to investigate the database, conveniently skipping the secret force's assassination list. The long list, with its countless names, confirmed the secret force's assassination capabilities.
"The Valkyrie of the secret forces are indeed all specialized in human beings."
Assassination, poisoning, stealth, and other such abilities can be enhanced by the artificial Stigmata possessed by secret forces.
It is evident that the artificial Stigmata Otto possessed were not merely the low-grade kind used by ordinary Valkyrie; they must have been of a higher artificial Stigmata used by ordinary Valkyrie.
When a girl's adaptability is no longer the most important criterion, Valkyrie can be mass-produced.
However, K422 could not create more Valkyrie. Even though she knew that the more Valkyrie, the more protection she could have, she did not want to involve girls who had not yet become Valkyrie in danger.
However, she cannot weaken the power of Schicksal, so strengthening the Valkyrie is the key.
"Why..."
Besides the personal terminal, the wardrobe did indeed contain more formal and ceremonial attire worn by the Acting Grand Bishop ...
However, there was some good news as well.
Otto certainly knew how to please her, just like this time, reminding her that she could use a secret force to cover Kiana's escape from Schicksal Headquarters.
The best place to put Kiana is Kiana old home.
Otto also bought all the houses around Kiana's house, so K422 could easily deploy secret troops around there.
In other words, Otto, who had set a trap for her, used a certain amount of freedom from True Kiana in exchange for her obedience.
K422 had the air of someone rushing back to Otto's office, overturning his desk that he usually used to show off, and smashing all the bottles of precious red wine that the drunk driver was carrying.
"Ugh, that damn bishop!!"
Meanwhile, Tesla, who had just returned home, was stunned by the contents of a communication.
"Sister Tesla ~ Welcome back~"
With that sound, the K423 suddenly slammed into Tesla's chest.
This was originally a privilege reserved for her older sister and second sister, but Tesla, through her charm, elevated her status to a level no less than that of her older sister and second sister.
"My Xiao San ~ I'm back."
"Hmm~" K423 replied happily.
Tesla still calls her by K423's favorite nickname.
Although she would be happy to be called Aurora, since Cecilia might have given her that name, K423 would be even happier to be called "the Xiao San," because her older sister and second sister always called her that in that consciousness space.
Of course, the matter of consciousness space was also exposed.
K423 seemed to dislike hiding things from Tesla; she would answer any question Tesla wanted to know, and any question she knew, earnestly.
"Sister Tesla, what's wrong?"
Noticing the lingering surprise on Tesla's face, K423 asked curiously.
"How should I put it? A promotion and a raise, becoming CEO?"
Because she had already gone home from work, Theresa's message was first communicated to another secretary at the Far East Branch, who then briefly described the message Theresa wanted to convey.
That is, she, Frederica Nikola Tesla, came to Schicksal Headquarters as a staff member.
Tesla seems somewhat lost and directionless.
How did someone who was infiltrating the Far East Branch of the Schicksal end up becoming a member of the staff team formed by the Grand Bishop's Aide and the Acting Grand Bishop?
As an executor of the Anti-Entropy organization, wouldn't it be too shameful for him to work for Schicksal?
Tesla held the K423 on his lap and contacted Welt, who was still in Russia.
"Welt... can you hear me?"
Tesla initiated a video call and quickly got in touch with Welt.
Welt, who appeared on the communication screen, was puzzled. "What's wrong, Tesla? Why are you contacting me at this time?"
Tesla was a formidable foe for the Father's Sorrow Alliance, composed of Siegfried and Raiden Ryoma.
Tesla, which K423 loves most, also made Raiden Ryoma's daughter Raiden Mei very close to her in just a few days.
"Welt, I might be taken to the Schicksal..." Tesla suddenly had the urge to play a prank on Welt, so he said with a bitter face.
On the other end of the communication screen, Welt seemed to realize something and immediately became extremely nervous.
"Hold on, I'm coming back to save you right away, you must hold on!! Don't give up on me!"
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Seeing the nervous look on Welt's face, Tesla was naturally very pleased.
K423, who had witnessed all of this, tilted her head, seemingly not understanding why her Sister Tesla was so happy. However, in order not to disturb Sister Tesla's happiness, she covered her mouth with her little hand.
Tesla?
Welt was slightly taken aback when he saw Tesla's smiling face.
"Don't worry, it's not that my identity has been exposed and I've been arrested... I might be taken to Schicksal. What I mean is that I've been promoted and given a raise, and I might be taken to headquarters to form the Acting Grand Bishop and the Grand Bishop's Aide's advisory team."
"???"
Welt was completely stunned.
The Little Princess had only been gone for a short time, and Otto had just announced yesterday that the Schicksal Saintess had become the Acting Grand Bishop. How come Tesla has become a member of the staff team today?
What did he miss?
Siegfried, who was listening in, was also completely bewildered, but fortunately, Welt was there to share his confusion this time.
Otherwise, he would really think that his time had been cut off again.
"Tesla, what's going on?"
"It must be that the Grand Bishop's Aide and the Acting Grand Bishop believed that they could not manage the Schicksal on their own, so they decided to form a team of advisors."
Tesla stated his reasoning, then scratched K423's head.
She didn't know whether she should decline the appointment.
Given Theresa's personality, Tesla knew that if she refused, the other party would not force her to leave the Far East Branch.
He could use various reasons to stay in the Far East Branch, but the opportunity to go to the Schicksal Headquarters was too rare. The last attack almost exhausted the Anti-Entropy organization's years of planning.
After the attack, in order to ensure the safety of its members, the Anti-Entropy organization ordered all members who had infiltrated the Schicksal to evacuate.