Chapter 216
Kiana did an excellent job, but she didn't immediately turn the tide for World Serpent; she only improved its situation...
Although this approach was the safest, and Freya did indeed show some leniency, Freya also intended to encourage the World Serpent Organization to develop in the territory of the Anti-Entropy Organization, where the Schicksal was not active.
But for the members of World Serpent, they craved a victory, a victory that would utterly crush the Acting Grand Bishop of Schicksal...
Kiana and Gray Serpent both wanted to say that you were overthinking it.
However, the declining morale of the World Serpent Organization is an unavoidable reality, and the only way to change this is to free Kevin, the leader of the World Serpent, from the Sea of Quantum.
However, to free Kevin, the Herrscher Core is needed.
Currently, Herrscher Core that have not been made into Divine Key are in the hands of the Schicksal. The Anti-Entropy organization has a Herrscher Core, but according to the information provided by Cocolia, that Herrscher Core has also fallen into the hands of the Schicksal.
This statement isn't entirely wrong, since Mei Herrscher of Thunder Core implanted in her body, did indeed fall into the hands of the Schicksal.
The Herrscher Core of the current civilization era are as follows: the first Herrscher Core owned by Welt Yang, the Anti-Entropy Leader, and the second Herrscher Core is owned by Aurora S. Tesla Yang, the Little Princess of Anti-Entropy.
The Anti-Entropy Little Princess is also in Schicksal's territory, so basically the only target they can find right now is the First Herrscher is on her honeymoon.
Of course, sacrificing a Divine Key is not necessarily an insurmountable cost in rescuing Kevin from the Sea of Quantum.
However, the current civilization does not have the technology to create the Divine Key, which were undoubtedly the killing weapons used by the Divine Key civilization to fight against the Honkai.
The World Serpent is unwilling to sacrifice the Divine Key unless absolutely necessary.
However, among all the Divine Key, there is one that is particularly special. With no substitutes for the other Divine Key, the Key of Domination, made from the cores of Thousand-man Herrscher, is not a particularly powerful weapon. The Herrscher Core within each Key of Domination are not very strong, but one can consider using quantity to win... In fact, the Key of Domination was created entirely to complement the Hyper-mutation Factor of the Previous Era.
In the current civilization era without the technology of Hyper-mutation Factor, the value of the Key of Domination is very low, and it is entirely possible to consider using a large number of Herrscher Core of the Key of Domination.
Kiana slowly explained the current situation of the World Serpent Organization to Freya.
Simply put, morale is low, they can't keep up, and they have to ask their ancestors for help.
"... Tsk, he really needs to be taught a lesson."
"You're going to punish us too? The island that Shiola secretly bought has been investigated by Schicksal. What more do you want? Shiola cried so hard in my arms that day..."
251. Bianca ...right, it's Bianca Atagina.
World Serpent is in a terrible situation, while Shiola is simply affected, since the island was just bought and a construction team was just hired to build villas on it...
Of course, it seems that the project was halted as soon as the foundation was laid.
You have to understand that the deserted island was where all the money that Shiola earned as a mercenary was spent. It was originally intended for her retirement and as a backup plan... But who could have imagined that the Schicksal would go so far?
Kiana protested to Freya, or rather, she condemned the brutality of the Schicksal.
"Who cares about her... She's just unlucky. She happened to be found by the Schicksal, which is now monitoring large sums of money flowing for unknown reasons."
Even though the Schicksal held an absolute advantage, Freya still wanted to prevent a fourth force from developing besides the Schicksal, the Anti-Entropy Organization, and the World Serpent Organization.
For example, the Human Alliance, which has now been split up and absorbed by various countries, is a major target of Freya's defenses in North America, and it looks like a troublemaker.
However, the Human Alliance is unstoppable, since the organization's righteous cause is indeed the most common reason humans use to start wars—freedom and justice.
Freedom and justice are arguably the most beautiful and desirable words in the world.
In underdeveloped countries, how many children are sent to the battlefield every day, and how many die on the battlefield, all under the pretext of freedom and justice?
In fact, all the seemingly respectable reasons, or the less respectable ones, are all related to interests.
If Schicksal were truly trying to unite the power of all humanity in order to fight against the Honkai, it would immediately be misinterpreted as Schicksal implementing dictatorship, and then countless countries would emerge as 'resistance forces' fighting for freedom and dignity, for justice and beauty.
So, the Raven is truly pitiful.
She was simply affected by Freya's precautionary measures.
Being too rich isn't good either. And when she bought the property in her own name, all her savings were frozen the moment her identity was exposed and she was labeled a member of an international terrorist organization. This time, it was her fixed assets that suffered.
"Hmm, I'll see if I can recycle it under my name, and then I'll give it to you directly..."
For the Schicksal, the Anti-Entropy Organization, and other countries, this was a feast to divide up the assets of the World Serpent Organization.
Labeling members of the World Serpent organization as an anti-humanitarian terrorist organization would allow them to legitimately confiscate each other's assets.
In fact, many people who were merely suspected members of the World Serpent Organization, as well as many who were not members of the World Serpent Organization, were also affected.
It is clear that some people want to take advantage of such opportunities to make a profit. Just like when two countries have a political conflict, the citizens of one country launch a boycott and destroy other people's private property, claiming that not using the other country's products is a patriotic act. But in reality, countless people steal and rob during such acts of destruction.
Not long ago, someone even reported that the president of ME Company was a senior executive of the World Serpent Organization.
The director who reported Raiden Ryoma only became completely obedient after Ryoma, who was wearing a suit with the Anti-Entropy logo, slapped him. Then Ryoma sent the director to the police station.
After all, that director misappropriated the assets of many small companies by using such mudslinging tactics...
"Really? Then I thank you on behalf of Shiola."
Kiana finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although the sobbing Shiola needed her comfort to fall asleep peacefully, her crying also prevented Kiana from getting a proper rest.
It makes sense. Raised by unreliable people like Gray Serpent, he started working as a mercenary at a very young age. He saved up money by living frugally and bought a deserted island... He was planning to build his own home on it, but suddenly everything was gone.
He originally wanted to work as a mercenary for a few more years to earn enough money to build a big villa, but now Shiola can only work as a mercenary for those underdeveloped countries, and those underdeveloped countries don't have any money to give the World Serpent...
Sometimes he even tried to renege on his debts, and he was even interested in the well-developed Shiola, wanting to keep her as his wife.
To be honest, the main reason why the World Serpent Organization is still being suppressed no longer lies with the Schicksal.
Although Freya was the mastermind behind the whole incident, there are far too many capitalists and ruling classes from various countries trying to take advantage of the current chaotic situation.
If the Schicksal ever weakens, or even falls into decline like the World Serpent Organization, then it will face the same fate: being devoured by a pack of hungry hyenas...
In the space of consciousness, Freya and Kiana explained again.
She did indeed hold back. Well, the day after Freya admitted she had held back, she couldn't resist wanting to unleash another attack on World Serpent. She promised that this time, she would definitely hold back for a week...
Kiana's eyes widened after hearing this.
Then it pounced on the person with a howl and bit them.
This is so unfair!
No wonder the Ice-bound Serpent can't develop, and no wonder the World Serpent is still being messed with.
After all, the leader showed no mercy whatsoever, so it's no wonder that others were happy to kick him while he was down. Who wouldn't like such easy gains?
After a bit of playful fighting, under Kiana's pressure, Freya had no choice but to abandon her plan to continue suppressing World Serpent.
Incidentally, Aurora surprisingly chose to help Kiana tickle her.
Although Freya eventually conceded defeat to Kiana, she also returned the favor by tickling Aurora twice over.
Unfortunately, suppressing the World Serpent won't bring my runaway sister home.
The next morning, Freya woke up and yawned slightly, then vigorously rubbed the face of Aurora was still fast asleep beside her.
This little girl who dared to defy her second sister should be punished.
Therefore, Freya decided that she must make a good fuss about this little girl today.
She's a woman who'll climb onto the roof if she's not disciplined for three days; she wants to teach this younger sister who's really in charge. She hasn't given up on her ambition to usurp the eldest sister's position...
As Freya's adjutant, Rita reported to the dormitory early in the morning and cooked an even more delicious breakfast for everyone.
This directly dealt Mei a blow, Aurora kept praising her and expressing her envy... In response, Mei became even more determined to improve her cooking skills, while Iserin decided to create a robot that could automatically cook delicious dishes.
Freya was generous with her praise for Rita's cooking. Although the taste alone could not compare to that of a professional culinary team, the care put into Rita's dishes was undeniable.
Although breakfast was just ordinary savory porridge, the ingredients used were exactly what Freya liked.
After having breakfast at the Aurora Squad's mansion, Freya took Himeko to the hospital and then returned to Schicksal Headquarters.
The Schicksal Headquarters has now been completely landed on the ground, which makes it easier for the construction team to relocate the buildings.
In her headquarters office, Freya briefly processed a few urgent documents before canceling all her work for the day, or rather, she dumped all her work on Rita.
Freya, who had returned to Academy Island in high spirits, appeared at Aurora's class under the guise of an inspection.
"Second... Sister!!"
Aurora, who was sitting on the playground with her knees drawn up to her chest, was stunned when she saw the girl suddenly appear in the outdoor classroom.
Fortunately, her exclamation wasn't loud, and only Mei, Iserin, and Huohuo heard it.
The outdoor classes, also known as physical education classes, for the 13th cohort of freshmen mainly consisted of basic exercises.
Even though Honkai Energy resistance is unrelated to physical strength, a healthy and strong body is indeed more resistant to the erosion of Honkai Energy than a weak body plagued by illness.
In fact, in areas where Honkai occur, once a hospital is swept by Honkai Energy, most patients die on the spot, and most women are instantly transformed into Deadman.
As the homeroom teacher of the Special Class, Himeko had an obligation to be present, and of course, she was also wondering why Freya was here today.
She's a really busy person. Despite holding the title of vice principal, Freya attends events even less often than the principal Theresa.
What brings you here today?
Himeko asked curiously.
"How was the check-up this morning?"
"Hmm, not bad, but... I need to drink less alcohol. I've been drinking too much with my teammates lately."
After listening, Freya took out her communicator and immediately sent an order to Rita to deduct half a month's salary from all members of the Assault Team.
"..."
Himeko looked at Freya, who was being particularly ruthless, with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.
"Don't say that, Your Acting Grand Bishop, I'll be the one who suffers in the end."
If those Assault Team knew that the reason for the pay cut was themselves, they would definitely target a certain part of their own bodies.
"It's okay... just consider it your punishment. Who told you to be here? Isn't the so-called outdoor class just doing calisthenics?" Freya looked at the first group of students doing calisthenics to music and rhythm on the playground, her gaze falling on the second group of students sitting down.
Young children are not suitable for overly strenuous exercise, but radio calisthenics is a good choice for physical exercise.
After seeing Freya's appearance, the new students all looked in surprise at the white-haired little girl who was being blocked by Mei and Iserin.
The little girl in the Special Class looked exactly like the Acting Grand Bishop of Schicksal, which made them inevitably draw many connections.
The little girl, Aristocratic Faction, received an elite education from a young age and knew that she had to cling to this incredibly powerful figure.
Freya was about to give Aurora her gaze suddenly shifted and landed on a blonde little girl who was staring at her with fiery eyes.
She didn't know why the blonde girl was staring at her with such fervent eyes.
But Freya quickly recalled all the information about the blonde girl.
The blonde girl was not on the special list provided by Otto; she appeared to be a new student who had passed the Schicksal's assessment through legitimate channels.
"I remember the name is... Bianca ... right, it's Bianca Atagina."
252. Sister, I'm sorry, I was wrong!!
Freya remembered the names and appearances of all the new students in the 13th class.
After all, the freshmen of the 13th class were too special. Otto used the DNA of the most gifted geniuses in history to create clones. Even though these clones have not yet achieved what they have in history, they possess that one percent of inspiration that ordinary people can hardly reach.
Bianca Atagina also performed exceptionally well compared to her high-profile clones, ranking third in the overall performance of the 13th batch of new students.
It's worth noting that in issue 13, besides the clones who hid their strength as Otto requested, the clones who chose to act in a high-profile manner were all deities who could leave their mark on history.
Otto actually took into account the ideas of the Anti-Entropy organization; otherwise, he would have already created clones of Planck, Einstein, Tesla, and others.
Of the 133 freshmen excluding the former Special Class, 20 of the top 30 were on a special list provided by Otto. It was truly a battle of gods and a chaotic dance of monsters... Freya could achieve third place among these monsters.
The other party's resume was very normal, so normal that Freya couldn't help but be suspicious.
Bianca Atagina's name wasn't on the special list Otto provided, which is why Freya didn't suspect her.
To be honest, the identity of a survivor of the Second Eruption War is really too common... It might be rare in other places, but in the Schicksal, Anti-Entropy Organization, and World Serpent Organization, most young girls have this identity.
Children adopted by welfare institutions under the Schicksal also have this identity, and those with high Honkai Energy adaptability are all candidates for Valkyrie.
In order to fight against Honkai, they must adapt to Honkai Energy and gain the power to manipulate Honkai Energy... Ironically, the very thing that caused them to lose everything is the very thing they must adapt to in order to protect themselves.
Bianca Atagina's resume is not legendary, although her achievement of ranking third in the 13th freshman class is legendary enough.
However, as a survivor of the Second Eruption War, she grew up in a hospital due to Honkai Energy corruption. Not long ago, she left the hospital and entered an orphanage. Afterwards, she was found to have extremely high Honkai Energy adaptability and was kidnapped by a mercenary organization, but was rescued by Laguna who happened to be passing by...
Laguna then placed her in the recruitment pool for the Far East Joint Headquarters, and Bianca successfully passed the new student assessment for the St. Freya Academy, becoming a new student at the affiliated academy.
In a way, Laguna has picked up another player.
Laguna rescued Bianca just as she was putting her Type-B Stigmata into action on the Honkai battlefield in Europe.