Chapter 145

But there aren't so many "what ifs" in this world.

The truth is that Jackal betrayed them, Tesla developed the controller, and after the Schicksal was rendered useless, Destiny gained the upper hand on all fronts. K422's frantic participation in the war within a week directly brought this war, which could have lasted for months or even years, to an early end.

K422's strength also greatly increased her prestige among the Valkyrie.

With the support of many Valkyrie, she earned the title of the strongest Valkyrie.

Although the formidable strength displayed by the Schicksal has made various countries wary, Schicksal is the only organization in the world capable of fight against Honkai.

At least for now, no country has the courage to directly confront Schicksal, just like a country infected with an epidemic drives away its medical teams that treat the disease.

Now that the World Serpent is paralyzed, the Senate is absolved, and Anti-Entropy can be considered one of their own, the domineering nature of the Schicksal is unstoppable. Even if they suddenly announce the establishment of a nation, no one will dare to raise any objections.

Yes, that's the kind of strength they possess.

K422 has repeatedly demonstrated firepower equivalent to that of a warship through her individual abilities, leading various countries to secretly bestow upon her the title of "Saintess of Nation Destruction," implying that she possesses the power to single-handedly destroy a nation.

"Who told you that!"

However, neither the situation of Schicksal nor Shencheng Medicine appeared in the news, which led to True Kiana now grabbing and biting K422's arm.

There is no doubt that K422 had an intelligence blackout.

This is the political capital that Schicksal possesses.

No country dared to defy the mandate of Schicksal by reporting on the war.

Even if it trends on social media, they'll remove it immediately and ban your account.

True Kiana thought nothing had changed and the war was still going on, until yesterday when she learned that the war had ended.

"You big liar!"

True Kiana was naturally furious at K422's actions, but deep down she felt very happy.

After learning that she was the successor of the World Serpent Lord, K422 decisively decided to wage a full-scale war against the World Serpent Organization. Even after being persuaded by her to spare the World Serpent, he still crippled it.

It was merely to protest against her Great Ancestor.

True Kiana knew that getting angry now would not help, and that the only way to maintain stability within the organization was to rely on senior cadres.

"Fine, but you can't lie to me this time. You can't issue a warrant for the World Serpent Organization."

The World Serpent Organization is now like a defeated army. If they had fought the Schicksal recklessly before retreating, they might not have ended up like this. However, after deciding to retreat, they never expected that Schicksal had already ended one war and was also preparing for the next one.

"Not angry anymore? You've scared the Xiao San."

"... How can I be angry? Anyway, the reason you hate World Serpent is just because our Great Ancestor took me as his disciple, isn't it?"

True Kiana wasn't really angry; she just wanted to throw a tantrum.

Although she had never trusted her Great Ancestor, now that he was trapped, True Kiana did indeed have designs on the World Serpent.

Just as K422 wanted to usurp Schicksal, True Kiana also wanted to usurp the World Serpent. However, it would be better if it was crippled. Compared to the World Serpent, which also worshipped the Great Ancestor, a World Serpent that could not be destroyed by Schicksal with her support was more suitable for her to control.

"True Kiana, your smile is a bit cunning."

"No, you're mistaken. I'm just angry."

"Waaah, my older sister and second sister have finally stopped arguing."

K423, who was standing to the side, finally found an opportunity to intervene, pouting and looking aggrieved.

"Xiao San, you're mistaken. This is proof of my close relationship with your sister, right, True Kiana?"

"...Hmm, Xiao Er is right." True Kiana pouted.

Someone can talk nonsense with a straight face without even blinking.

True Kiana is indeed worried that the already crippled World Serpent Organization will be taken advantage of by K422 and killed.

"Xiao Er, you really can't attack the World Serpent anymore, or I'll stop talking to you."

"Yes, yes, OK, I understand..."

K422 responded with a smile, while making an OK sign with her hand.

"Anyway, I have already achieved my goals: a total victory in the war, complete control of Shencheng Medicine, an increase in the status of the Schicksal, and a significant increase in my status as well. I have effectively suppressed the World Serpent Organization, and Jackal betrayed me again, which directly led to the downfall of the Senate. Now, even if the Senate wanted to cause me trouble, it simply couldn't."

At this point, she couldn't help but feel even more proud, and her mood brightened.

Now, who can stop the expansion of the Schicksal, and who can stop her from becoming the Grand Bishop?

Have!

—Otto Apocalypse.

The thought of that bastard bishop instantly ruined K422's good mood.

Although even if Otto returns after she completes the restructuring of the Schicksal, he will not be able to take away the position of Grand Bishop, K422 cannot rest easy without finding Otto Apocalypse, always feeling that he will secretly do something.

After venting her emotions, True Kiana naturally started talking about her recent experiences. Now that she had revealed herself to be the disciple of the Great Ancestor, True Kiana did not hide her training experience.

Upon hearing that True Kiana was killed by Kevin a hundred times every time in the Stigmata Space, K422's face instantly darkened.

"Xiao Er, you promised."

Seeing K422's face darken, True Kiana panicked and quickly hugged him, rubbing her face against his.

"You can't cheat. Besides, this is just training. You clearly worked just as hard. You can't say you can work hard but I can't... Furthermore, I have the right to take revenge on Otto, but if I don't even have the strength to do so, how can I take revenge?"

"..."

K422 was speechless. Compared to herself and her younger sister, True Kiana undoubtedly had the right to take revenge on Otto, and K422 never thought of stopping her.

However, upon hearing that True Kiana had undergone such painful training in order to seek revenge, K422 felt even more heartache and pity for her.

She herself did not belong to the normal group, but True Kiana was truly only nine years old and should have been growing up under the love of her parents.

"If I catch that bastard bishop first, then you can stop training."

"If that's the case, I'll listen to whatever Xiao Er says from now on," True Kiana said with a smile and a nod.

Then it was K422's turn to talk about her experience. In fact, both True Kiana and K423 were very curious about the course of the war. K422 slept all day yesterday, but deliberately didn't say anything in the consciousness space.

If True Kiana hadn't learned the truth from the Great Ancestor and hadn't caught K422 and given him a good beating tonight, K422 would probably have kept this a secret for a while longer.

K422 recounted the events that had occurred during this period to True Kiana and K423, as if telling a story.

160. A story with a completely different art style

K422's experiences were naturally incredibly exciting, making True Kiana and K423's eyes sparkle as they listened.

The eldest sister recounted her grueling training, the second sister shared her experience of using war to end war, but when the youngest sister, K423, began to tell her story, the tone completely changed...

Because K422 was traveling all over the world this week, K423 felt lonely at night because there was no longer a chat room for him. Compared to K422, who was pretending to be 1 year old, K423 still behaved like a 1-year-old in many ways.

Her Sister Tesla is the chief of staff in the staff team at Schicksal Headquarters.

Unable to bear the loneliness, K423 had no choice but to sleep with Mei and Iserin.

That's right, this young lady chose to have two women on her left and one on her right.

Mei and Iserin both agreed.

Knowing that K423 was lonely, Raiden Mei and Iserin Leviathan took her to an amusement park and an aquarium to cheer her up...

K423, Mei, Iserin took photos at Disneyland and watched a show of seals playing with eggs (balls) at the aquarium.

Then somehow they ended up at the racetrack, attracted by the lively scene. After learning the rules of horse racing, they had their secret follower Raiden Ryoma, and Einstein buy betting tickets, using their own pocket money, of course.

Raiden Ryoma initially refused, but seeing the expectant looks in his daughter's and K423's eyes, he had no choice but to buy horse racing tickets for the three little ones, treating it like one of those gashapon machines for kids.

Then, Mei and Iserin didn't win, but K423's underdog horse, bought for 500,000 yen, turned out to be a huge upset, winning 100 million yen in one go.

It was Raiden Ryoma who used his connections to block the reporters who wanted to publicize the matter.

Neither he nor K423 is suitable for participating in the interview.

K423 received 100 million yen, kept only 2 million yen for himself, and then transferred the rest of the money into Tesla's bank account.

The two million yen she left behind was used to buy many gifts for people; Raiden Ryoma even received a massage chair, while Einstein received a beautiful wardrobe.

Mei and Iserin naturally received large custom-made plush toys, while Tesla and Welt's gifts were on their way to the Schicksal Headquarters.

There are two relatively expensive couple outfits and various daily necessities for newlyweds. Obviously, this little guy is planning to turn Sister Tesla into Tesla Mom and Mengzhu (the Alliance Leader) into Welt Dad.

Of course, the gifts for Tesla and Welt were bought at Einstein's suggestion; otherwise, she wouldn't have thought of buying such gifts with her little brain.

"..."×2

True Kiana and K422 both remained silent.

Faced with a story that was completely different from their own painting style, the two really didn't know where to start complaining.

Even in the end, they managed to pull off a huge upset by betting on an underdog horse – what incredible luck!

That's terrifying!!

While 100 million yen isn't a huge sum for K422, it's enough for an ordinary family to live a luxurious life. Hmm... it's a bit unusual that K423 gets 500,000 yen in allowance every month. It's just that Raiden Ryoma only gives off the impression of a strict father, but in reality, he's just a stupid dad.

"Xiao Er, I don't understand some of what you're saying."

"Oh, True Kiana, didn't you understand? Xiao San explained it very clearly. It's a kind of gambling, a kind of gambling where jockeys race horses in a racetrack. Gamblers buy their favorite horses, and the odds are different for different horses. Xiao San's upset should have odds of 200 times."

"No, I understand the rules. What I want to ask is, is it really that easy to make money betting on horse races?"

True Kiana felt as if her concept of money was being undermined.

After all, to avoid her drawing too much attention, K422 didn't give her much pocket money each month. When she wanted to order takeout, she naturally had to be careful with her spending, since she couldn't be the only one eating. When ordering takeout, she also had to consider the Valkyrie living with her in the house.

Although the Valkyrie who belonged to the secret unit had almost no emotions, True Kiana discovered that they would not refuse delicious food.

Compared to the processed foods they're used to eating, takeout food like Orleans-style chicken wings, [specific brand]-flavored pizza, and fried chicken can bring a surge of joy to their usually calm expressions.

The allowance for taking out food once or twice a month is really not much.

"... No, normally you can't earn that much money. The reason why an upset is an upset is because no one has ever won. Countless people want to get rich overnight by upsets, but no one has ever actually succeeded. Okay, the Xiao San thing is indeed unexpected, but I want to ask, don't your sister and I get any gifts?"

Halfway through his sentence, K422 suddenly turned to K423 and said something.

"Waaah!!" K423 opened its eyes wide and suddenly realized what was happening.

It seems, perhaps, maybe... I've forgotten.

Seeing her younger sister's suddenly enlightened expression, True Kiana, who had been wondering how many takeout meals 100 million yen could equal, suddenly became furious.

K422 also seized the opportunity to kick someone when they were down.

"No, sister, there... ahh, it itches so much! Second sister, not there! Even though I'm extremely ticklish!!"

K423, who tried to escape, was immediately pinned down by the two men and repeatedly attacked in the armpits. He could only apologize to them in a sorry state.

"Buy, buy, buy! I'll definitely buy gifts for my older sister... and my second older sister! Ouch, it itches so much... I'm sorry."

After K423 was severely punished, this consciousness space chat room came to an end.

"Xiao San, go and tell Einstein and Raiden Ryoma that you should come to Europe too, so we can meet in real life."

After hesitating for a long time, K422 finally put forward his idea.

Although the three of them can meet and play around in the consciousness space, only True Kiana and K422 have met each other in reality. They have almost never seen this little sister in reality.

"...May I?"

K423 suddenly tensed up.

"Of course you can. You're our little sister, and it's like coming home for you."

Although K422 felt that Tesla and Welt were more suitable to be K423's parents, both she and K423 were accepted by Cecilia.

Therefore, nominally they are all Cecilia's children.

Just as Cecilia added the surname Schariac to their names.

They were even given the names Freya and Aurora, chosen by Cecilia—

Are you coming?

"I want to go!"

K423 nodded vigorously, appearing very excited.

Although she didn't have much of an impression of Cecilia, she liked the name Aurora.

She asked the adults around her and learned that Aurora symbolizes the goddess of dawn. Remembering K422's explanation of the origin of the name, she felt a sense of closeness to Cecilia.