Chapter 106

As it turned out, the Anti-Entropy organization's decision was correct: to ensure the safe evacuation of all its members before the Schicksal could capture them.

"I think I should be able to..."

With Theresa's intelligence and her own disguise, Tesla didn't think anyone in the Schicksal had seen through her, especially since Otto had gone to recuperate and wasn't at Schicksal Headquarters.

Such an opportunity is too rare.

With Theresa's authority constantly being reduced, the only way to investigate more information is to infiltrate the Acting Grand Bishop and the Grand Bishop's Aide's staff.

Welt was naturally worried about Tesla's safety.

Although he had infiltrated the Schicksal Headquarters before, it was precisely because of this that he knew how heavily guarded the Schicksal Headquarters was.

Once Tesla falls into the trap set by the Schicksal Headquarters, even he would find it difficult to rescue Tesla.

"Don't go..." Welt was about to say it when he saw Tesla's serious look.

"... Don't force yourself."

"Well, thank you, Welt. I'll leave Xiao San in your care while I'm gone. Consider it a chance for Siegfried."

Tesla laughed.

After all, Siegfried was so worried that he formed the Father's Sorrow Alliance with Raiden Ryoma.

She knew, of course, that she was the one who was hindering the parent-child communication between Siegfried and K423.

"Of course, if he does something really despicable again, I certainly wouldn't mind coming back immediately to kill that bastard."

"Ah, I'll keep a close eye on him."

"???" Siegfried was completely dumbfounded.

How low is my own credibility? I either see him as a reckless brute who only knows how to charge ahead, or as a complete idiot with no brains.

The Kaslana Family simply prefers to let actions speak louder than words.

"Tesla, let me tell you..."

"I don't want to hear it, I still want to talk to Welt. Siegfried, don't you think you're in the way? Even Xiao San know to keep quiet at this time. You're not even as good as Xiao San."

As he spoke, Tesla patted the little cutie sitting on his lap.

K423 still covered her mouth with her little hand, blinking curiously, looking like a well-behaved child who wouldn't disturb the adults on the phone.

Tesla genuinely believes the K423 has significant educational value.

They are obedient, well-behaved, and very intelligent.

I learned both Far Eastern Language and German very quickly.

Moreover, they already know the multiplication table.

Although she looks nine years old, she is actually only one year old.

Of course, because she is a clone, her brain development is slower than that of a nine-year-old child, but she has tried to make up for her lack of talent.

Tesla often sees K423 studying with textbooks when he comes home from work.

Judging from her learning pace, she will catch up with nine-year-olds in no time, and even if she transfers to a regular primary school then, it won't cause too much of a problem.

"..."

Siegfried was once again met with disdain, could only distance himself from Welt and squat down next to the Snow Off-road Vehicle to light a cigarette.

Einstein's gaze from the side made him feel a stinging sensation.

So, how come it's his fault again?

Isn't it the fault of this elderly couple who kept dawdling?

Even a fool like him, cough cough, even a slow-witted man like him, could see Tesla's feelings for someone...

"Speaking of which, how old is Tesla again this year?"

"... Shit!"

Einstein glanced at Siegfried, then turned away from Siegfried.

Siegfried, who had been inexplicably scolded, blinked, completely unaware of why he had been scolded again.

Siegfried could only silently take a deep breath.

Meanwhile, Welt, unable to stop Tesla from infiltrating the Schicksal Headquarters, could only repeatedly remind Tesla of precautions.

K423, who vaguely understood that Sister Tesla was leaving, couldn't help but feel tears welling up in her eyes, but she pursed her lips and did not interrupt the conversation between Sister Tesla and Welt.

She knew that Sister Tesla enjoyed talking to Welt, so she didn't dare to breathe too loudly.

"... It seems the little cutie has found out. I'm sorry, Welt, I need to comfort this little cutie first."

Holding the K423, Tesla naturally noticed the trembling in the other's body more easily.

She gave K423 a loving smile, hugged her, and kissed her on the face.

"Xiao San, Sister Tesla will be back soon. Besides, Sister Tesla is going to see your older sister and Xiao San sister. Is there anything you want Sister Tesla to tell you?"

"You can say it in your dreams..."

K423 wiped away her tears and said somewhat incoherently, "I wasn't crying, Tesla can continue talking to the Alliance Leader..."

In fact, during the time K422 was away, K423 had no chance to see her older sister and second sister in her dreams.

But K423 obviously didn't want her favorite Sister Tesla to worry about her, so she told a little lie.

However, Sister Tesla had also taught her to be honest, and K423 felt frustrated after telling a small lie.

"... This child is so adorable, Welt, I really want to adopt this little cutie with you."

Tesla is determined to love the K423 for life.

She felt she was just missing a Siegfried excuse from Siegfried to immediately get real custody of the little darling from Siegfried.

"I'll consider it."

Welt felt he should seriously consider Tesla's demands of him.

Previously, he and Siegfried had given K423 the name Xiqi, and then he even gave K423 his mother's surname.

But then they learned the name Aurora.

However, during the process of registering K423's household registration, he was mistakenly identified as Aurora Tesla Young.

This is also the real reason why Siegfried became a father figure.

K423 certainly liked the surname Schariac, but she also liked her Sister Tesla. She knew she had to keep the surname Schariac a secret from outsiders, and she did want to shorten Schariac to S and add it to her name.

In her second sister's words, it was like a magical girl who loved her birth mother very much, but in order to accommodate her adoptive mother's wishes, she shortened her birth mother's surname to T.

As expected of her second sister, she's really clever. This way, she can use her mother's surname without being discovered, and she can also use Sister Tesla's surname.

Tesla was naturally amused by K423's boasting about his older sister.

Because of this incident, Tesla lost many of his wildest ideas and focused more on wresting custody from Siegfried.

"I need to spend some time with this little cutie first. Even if it's a transfer order, I won't be leaving so soon. I'll ask Delisha for leave for the next few days."

As she spoke, she texted Theresa back using her communicator.

Theresa was a little confused when she received the text message. She was surprised to learn that her very capable secretary was already married and had a child, even though she looked so young.

The reply text message indicated that they were willing to go to the Schicksal Headquarters, but wanted to ask for a few days off to take care of their children's feelings at home.

Theresa naturally agreed to her secretary's request and generously granted her a paid leave with double pay.

Anyway, her grandfather paid for the damage to the Floating Battleship, so her savings were already quite substantial.

"I really didn't expect that Tra was already married... I'll let Kiana know first."

With that, Theresa could only lift the elaborate dress again.

The higher she lifts, the bigger her steps become. So... if she lifts up her skirt, can she run away?

"Theresa, what are you doing?"

K422 had just returned to the Grand Bishop's office when he saw Theresa studying her skirt, which was half-lifted up, revealing her two slender legs underneath, which shone with an alluring, glistening color like the flesh of a peeled lychee.

K422 already knew that the Kaslana Family members all had fair skin.

It's surprising that Theresa, who is in her fifties, still has such fair and smooth skin, just like a newborn baby.

"Uh, ah? Oh no, Kiana, you've misunderstood!"

"I haven't said anything yet. By the way, how's your contact going? Don't tell me you haven't done anything and have just been playing with the skirts... If you like skirts, I'll give you a few, no, I mean return a few to their rightful owner. Among the clothes that bastard bishop gave me, several were a few sizes too big. I think they must be your skirts."

"???"

Theresa was naturally confused.

But she quickly understood what K422 meant.

She was speechless at her grandfather's behavior. Why was the dress he was supposed to give her ended up in the other person's closet...?

114. All I can say is that Theresa is living too comfortably.

Seeing Theresa's conflicted expression, K422 didn't pay too much attention and asked again.

"Theresa, now that I've become the Acting Grand Bishop and you've become the Grand Bishop's Aide, is there a coronation ceremony?"

"Ah—" Upon hearing her question, Theresa immediately replied with a "I remember now" expression.

"..."

At that moment, K422 looked at Theresa with the same disdain one would show towards a single-celled organism.

"Theresa, for the Schicksal that still retains religious traces, the coronation ceremony must be very important. You couldn't have done nothing or made no arrangements, could you?"

"Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot. There is a coronation ceremony. Grandpa has already made arrangements and even planned the itinerary. It is said that it will be held after your Saintess Parade."

Theresa shrank her neck, and even her voice became weak.

It was precisely because she had made all the arrangements that she accidentally forgot about it.

It seems I can't regain my sister's authority in front of her... But just a few months ago, that authority belonged to my aunt.

"Did that bastard bishop have any plans? I'm the Acting Grand Bishop now, but I still have to complete the Saintess Parade first... Is it to use me to suppress the Honkai battlefield for propaganda purposes? But managers are managers, and warriors are warriors. Just like the Apolcalis Family inheriting the Grand Bishop, Schariac and Kaslana leading the Valkyrie to fight against Honkai... The three families have clear divisions of labor. No matter how strong I perform, it doesn't necessarily make Schicksal stronger."

Unable to rely on Theresa, K422 had no choice but to analyze the situation on its own.

Theresa, who was abandoned, was naturally very embarrassed.

"Kiana, um... the Saintess Parade isn't just about suppressing the Honkai battlefield; it also includes charity events, but charity events aren't simply about sponsoring orphanages or pharmaceutical companies..."

Theresa felt it was time to use her extensive experience to help K422.

"Theresa, if you're trying to say that the charity event was just a front for establishing diplomatic relations with various countries, I already knew that before I left."

Including the headquarters, Schicksal has established branches on all seven continents. The Far East branch, which was separated from the Asian Branch, was established because the Honkai events occurred most frequently in the Far East Branch and Theresa wanted to become independent.

However, the fact that there are branches on all seven continents does not mean that Schicksal has control over the seven continents.

As is well known, due to the betrayal of the former North American Branch, Schicksal lost control of the region, and even the reassigned managers were merely figureheads.

Some countries in other regions are also unwilling to let Schicksal and Anti-Entropy intervene.

The Schicksal presents itself as an international charitable organization. Of course, it's common for international charitable organizations to possess a host of cutting-edge technologies, conduct archaeological excavations in various locations, and have a large number of Floating Battleship.

Yes, there are also a bunch of missile silos Honkai Energy fission bomb.

But this doesn't contradict the fact that Schicksal is an international charity; at least, the outside world can only take their explanation as fact.

The Schicksal, which possesses the Valkyrie to fight against Honkai, has always enjoyed important privileges internationally because of this.

Although this was the first time the Schicksal had created such a thing as the Schicksal Saintess and organized Saintess Parade, in essence, it was not much different from sending out diplomatic missions.

Feeling looked down upon, Theresa silently stared at the ceiling in her office.

She opened the drawer of her desk and took out the bitter melon milk.

At this time, only her grandfather was considerate of her.

"..."

When K422 saw Theresa take out the bitter melon milk, a look of despair immediately appeared on his face.