Chapter 147

162. The Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment was just stuck there.

Three days passed quickly.

Accompanied by Ryoma and Einstein, K423 arrived in Europe with its two companions.

To avoid revealing her true appearance, K423 wore a wig with long, wavy blonde hair and sunglasses that covered half of her face. Paired with a pretty dress, she looked like a child star.

However, it's easy for K423 to attract attention if she's the only one dressed like this.

Therefore, Ryoma, Einstein, Mei, Iserin were all wearing sunglasses, and there were quite a few people dressed like that on the plane, including an international star.

Of course, both the passenger dressed like that and the international star were hired by Raiden Ryoma to attract attention.

In fact, besides this flight, Ryoma also arranged for a large number of passengers dressed like this on the previous two flights, and the following three flights will also have many passengers dressed in fancy attire.

Problems that can be solved with money are never problems for Ryoma.

As the president of the multinational corporation ME Company, Raiden Ryoma has never been troubled by money.

ME Company, short for Massive Electric Corporation, is the world's most technologically advanced company. It is also a family business of the Raiden Family. It mainly focuses on the research and development of conventional weapons and information communication equipment, while also engaging in space development... On the surface, it gives people the impression of being an all-powerful company.

Of course, ME Company is actually a technology company behind the Anti-Entropy organization and an important economic pillar of Anti-Entropy. It secretly develops advanced technologies, invents Titan Mech, and creates giant humanoid weapons. It oversees institutions such as the ME Company Aerospace Materials Research Institute, ME Company Herrscher Research Institute, ME Company Honkai Research Institute, ME Company Mech Research Institute, ME Company Deadman Research Institute, ME Company Honkai Beast Research Institute.

The importance of ME Company to Anti-Entropy is self-evident. If ME Company were to be usurped, the owner would be able to significantly influence the decision-making direction of the Anti-Entropy organization.

"Ryoma, isn't this being a bit too cautious?"

"... I still feel that I am not well prepared. You can never be too careful about some things. Sigh, if only I had a few more days."

The family dinner was scheduled three days in advance. Ryoma originally wanted to arrange for some of his own people to join the flights from yesterday and the day before.

However, the Schicksal is currently gaining momentum, and many tourists come to the Schicksal First Airport Business District for tourism or simply to Europe. Many of these tourists are dressed in flamboyant ways, making them even more conspicuous than the current group.

Therefore, the K423 group's attire was not conspicuous and would be considered quite ordinary by tourists visiting Europe. However, Ryoma still felt it wasn't careful enough, and at his insistence, he arranged for personnel to be placed on a total of six flights, including their flight. Of course, Ryoma also arranged for personnel to be placed on tomorrow's flight.

While providing cover for them, they also managed to transport the members of Anti-Entropy to Europe.

It's highly likely that the Anti-Entropy organization will expand further in Europe in the future. Although ME Company's headquarters are located in the Far East, and most of the Anti-Entropy Conservatives are also active there, their current hideout is the Schicksal Far East Branch —and they're receiving double pay!

The Schicksal Headquarters has always been located in the skies above the Mediterranean Sea, and its influence extends throughout Europe.

With the current honeymoon period between the Acting Grand Bishop Schicksal and the Anti-Entropy Conservatives, it is indeed a rare opportunity to place Anti-Entropy members in Europe.

Most importantly, the Anti-Entropy Conservatives' strategy towards Otto has changed from avoiding internal conflict to an attitude that it doesn't matter if they kill Otto.

Of course, the problem is that we don't want to kill Otto, even though we can avoid killing Otto. Under the principle of eliminating the Honkai without harming people, Otto's mind is indispensable.

However, he is not so indispensable that Welt can truly disregard the bottom line. If Otto does not intend to cooperate, coupled with his identity as the Clown Alpha, it would be enough for Welt and his men to make Otto suffer.

Therefore, placing Anti-Entropy members in Europe is also to prepare for the possibility of Otto's return in the future. At that time, the only organization that can stand against Otto is naturally Anti-Entropy.

After all, Otto is very good at creating a persona, and in the Valkyrie's mind, Otto himself has no flaws.

Meanwhile, a large number of Anti-Entropy personnel were transported to Europe, so that even if the Anti-Entropy Conservatives were ambushed, they could be rescued immediately.

This arrangement was not out of disbelief in the Schicksal Acting Grand Bishop, but rather out of caution.

"..."

Einstein was speechless at Ryoma's caution, feeling that the money spent on such things could have been invested in several ongoing research projects.

Well, the money that Ryoma spent on various placements of Anti- Anti-Entropy members and their transport to Europe is barely enough to cover the follow-up funding needed for the several ongoing research projects.

The research being conducted by Anti-Entropy is indeed a deep pit.

The most critical issue is that the research is stalled, and one of the studies on mecha quantumization was originally being conducted by Cocolia.

However, Cocolia's identity as a multi-faceted spy has already been exposed.

Although Anti-Entropy will continue to provide funding, World Serpent only intends to use her as a mouthpiece to exchange information, but will absolutely not allow Cocolia to have any further access to World Serpent's scientific research technology.

The World Serpent Organization's interruption of funding has meant that Cocolia's underwater laboratory is only 90% complete. Lacking funds and core research technology, even though Cocolia has her own research team, she cannot conduct quantumization research on her own.

The research on mecha quantization is stalled, and Anti-Entropy's own research on mecha quantization... requires increased funding.

Cocolia was originally receiving double research funding for her quantum research, but now only the Anti-Entropy organization is providing funding. The three basic salaries are like a few pebbles thrown into the ocean by Jingwei compared to the total funding needed for the research.

Cocolia kept applying for more funding, but Einstein had the same problem: his research lacked funding.

Most importantly, Tesla has recently been moving towards the direction of stay-at-home moms, and almost all of Tesla's research is focused on her.

After leaving the airport, Ryoma chose to rent a car over taking public transportation.

By the time Ryoma arrived at his destination, it was already late.

K422 originally planned to treat everyone to two meals, but because K423, Ryoma, and the others couldn't make it to lunchtime, K422 and True Kiana had to order takeout for them and save the BBQ ingredients for the evening.

Because K422 had given them advance notice, Ryoma and his group were able to easily pass the secret service's check and enter the residential area.

After parking the car in the parking area, Ryoma led K423 and her two friends out of the car. However, including Einstein, they had all slept for a while in the car.

"Welcome to my home, Ryoma."

When Siegfried saw Ryoma enter the gate, he immediately went forward and gave his fellow member of the Father's Sorrow Alliance a good hug.

"Siegfried, long time no see. Looks like you've been doing well lately."

Siegfried proudly raised his head and said, "Of course, as long as you work hard, you can still gain your daughter's approval. You probably don't know that my Xiao San gave me a gift, hehe, it's a pair of pure cotton socks! Aren't you envious?"

"..."

Ryoma, who had been given a massage chair by K423, twitched his lips and nodded, saying, "Ah, I'm so envious. Damn it, you lucky man."

For some reason, his voice sounded very stiff, like a new voice actor unable to convey the emotions when dubbing a character. In other words, well, whatever the nickname is doesn't matter.

K423 spent two million yen to buy gifts for everyone he knew, and even some ordinary members of the Anti-Entropy organization received gifts such as ties and watches.

Of course, the most valuable gift was undoubtedly the massage chair from the Raiden Ryoma.

Even the matching outfits specially commissioned by Welt and Tesla, and the daily necessities set for newlyweds, cannot compare to that massage chair made with cutting-edge technology.

Although the value of a gift is not the same as its appeal, and Ryoma knew that K423 preferred Tesla, compared to the man in front of him, Ryoma felt that his gift was not only truly valuable, but also contained a great deal of sentiment.

"Well, how should I put it? My daughter's gifts are always just ties and socks. They say it's the thought that counts, not the gift. Mei has never given me a gift. Hmm, I really envy you—"

"That's right, it seems my efforts have paid off!!"

Siegfried hugged Ryoma again. It was because he had such a good companion with whom he could confide his troubles and share his experiences as a father that he finally won over his youngest daughter.

For a period of time, he had nightmares every night about his youngest daughter calling Tesla "Mommy" and Welt "Daddy".

"Hello, Mr. Raiden Ryoma, it's an honor to meet you." At this moment, a clear and melodious child's voice, yet carrying a hint of authority, came from the side.

"It is my honor to meet you, Your Acting Grand Bishop," Ryoma said, bowing deeply to K422.

"Please don't be so polite. Thank you for taking care of Xiao San. Mr. Welt and the others are preparing a BBQ over there. If you don't like barbecue, there are also cakes, French dishes, and Far Eastern cuisine prepared in the room."

As he spoke, K422 smiled at K423 behind Ryoma, and also smiled at the two little friends behind K423.

"Waaah! Second Sister!"

"Stop fooling around, don't bump into me... Hey, you little idiot."

As expected, K423 unleashed a rocket headbutt.

However, the tactic of slamming down someone, which is invincible in the realm of consciousness, is completely ineffective in reality.

K422 easily caught K423's charge, as if afraid that she might accidentally bump into it and break its head.

It's important to know that her body density is extremely high, which also means that she has great physical strength. Although her body shape looks exactly the same as K423's, the feeling of crashing into her would be like crashing into a wall with a soft cushion. She would only end up falling over.

How could K422 bear to let his little sister get hurt? So he had no choice but to reach out and catch this adorable little girl who loved to act cute.

"Second sister, second sister~ Second sister smells so good~~"

Upon finally seeing K422 in real life, K423 completely lost control of himself, wrapping his arms and legs around K422's body like an octopus.

"Oh well... I'll just consider this another accessory. Hello, I'm Kiana Apocalypse, but I'd prefer you to call me Freya Schariac."

"Yes, yes, Kiana," Mei answered nervously, almost biting her tongue.

"... Hello."

Iserin responded timidly.

The group of people who were still at the entrance were also welcomed into the backyard after exchanging greetings.

Of course, they also saw the barbecue grill with the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment sticking out of it, and Welt, Tesla, and the others trying to put out the fire.

The scene was quite awkward as flames suddenly shot into the sky.

"..." K422's gaze was somewhat dazed.

Oh right, Siegfried suddenly ran off to greet Ryoma, and with the barbecue grill left unattended, the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment was definitely going to cause trouble.

163. It seems she will become a woman burdened with sin in the future.

"..."

To be honest, K422 really didn't expect Siegfried to do something like using the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment instead of charcoal.

K422 quickly understood the whole story.

Before welcoming Ryoma, she accompanied True Kiana to the house to choose clothes. Although True Kiana was very interested in the fancy dress that looked like a strawberry cake, K422 did not recommend that she wear it. Instead, she recommended some evening dresses that would make her look more mature.

Although True Kiana is only nine years old, a slightly more mature style of evening dress suits her better and makes her look like an older sister with dignity.

At least in terms of temperament, True Kiana, who is rather aloof, cannot be compared with K422, who has gradually developed the aura of a superior from his high position. When the two stand together, True Kiana, dressed as Little Princess, will undoubtedly be overshadowed by K422's aura.

In fact, K422's mature performance made it difficult for Welt and the others to distinguish between True Kiana and her, or rather, who was the real Kiana.

Logically, since the number K422 is adjacent to K423, it is more likely that K422 and K423 have the same personality. However, K422's behavior is too mature, and it is not like a clone that is only one year old.

She's more reliable than Theresa, who's in her fifties.

However, the main character of this family dinner was True Kiana, and K422 had no intention of stealing the spotlight.

The numerous evening gowns ordered under her own name are very similar to all of True Kiana's "Winter Princess" gowns, both in color and style. True Kiana, who has a somewhat aloof personality, is well-suited to these cool-toned evening gowns.

While she and True Kiana were choosing and trying on clothes, Siegfried and the others were making preparations in the backyard. Because K422 had made prior arrangements, Siegfried, who noticed the movement at the gate, knew that Ryoma and the others had arrived. That's why he left the barbecue grill with the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment still on it to welcome them.

After Siegfried ran away, the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment, which had no owner to regulate the temperature, began to heat up continuously. As a result, the flames burned fiercely, and all the charcoal in the grill was ignited. Even the grill itself reached its melting point.

By the time Welt and the others realized what was happening, the barbecue grill was already bursting into flames.

Afterwards, the flames were weakened by K422's anti-Honkai wave to reduce their energy, and after she took away the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment, she directly cooled and extinguished them with the Ice power.

Of course, the barbecue grill was completely burned and deformed.

At the same time, when the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment fell into K422's hands, it seemed to tremble slightly as if in celebration.

After the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment was returned to Siegfried, the resonant phenomenon immediately disappeared—

"Uh, what's going on? It was like it was on vibrate just now, but why isn't it working?"

Siegfried tried to shake it a few times, but the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment seemed to have fallen silent. No matter how Siegfried called out, it did not respond at all, and even the command to switch to hand cannon mode and greatsword mode did not work.

What just happened?

"I don't know, but the Divine Key does seem different in my hands."

K422 shrugged and said she didn't know how many more special things she could discover. In the words of that bastard bishop, she was a treasure chest that could bring endless surprises.

Just now, when the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment was trembling, it was as if something had awakened.

Welt had analyzed the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment before, but at this moment he felt that the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment was completely different from the one he had analyzed before.

However, K422, which brought about the changes, seemed completely unaware of them.

K422 didn't care about the transformed barbecue grill. After all, with Welt's abilities, materializing a barbecue grill wasn't difficult, especially since there were spare barbecue grills available.

After being beaten up a few times by Ryoma and Welt, Siegfried had already brought over the new barbecue grill.

"... Let's not talk about that. Let me introduce someone to you first."

K422 turned his head and urged the girl inside the house.

Kiana, are you ready yet?

"Don't, don't rush me..." True Kiana was clearly very nervous about appearing in front of Welt and Tesla.

She came out of the back door of the room and went to the backyard where 'her own people' were gathered.

"She is my and Aurora's sister, and she is also Siegfried and Cecilia's real daughter."

K422 approached her and, at that moment, placed her hand in his, leading the young girl, dressed in a beautiful dark blue off-the-shoulder evening gown, with a hint of coldness and aloofness on her face, to meet the crowd.