The Airheaded Goose Among Snakes; Welt and Raiden Ryoma Fencing

Thinking of those faces that would never appear again, Theresa's face also darkened.

Buzz—

A communication notification tone suddenly sounded.

"It's Einstein."

After glancing at it, Theresa explained to Himeko, and then clicked to answer the call. "Is there something you need, Doctor?"

"Well, there's good news and bad news."

In the image, Einstein, still sporting his signature messy blue hair, nods gently and speaks.

"At a time like this, let's stop keeping you in suspense."

Himeko pouted.

"Okay, then I'll just get straight to the point."

Nodding in agreement, Einstein continued, "The good news is that we no longer need to worry about Schicksal retribution. Mr. Otto is probably too busy to deal with us now."

And the bad news... just now, Durandal announced that she has joined Anti-Entropy.

"Ha?"

Unable to contain her excitement, Himeko's eyes widened, and she gave Himeko a look that said, "Are you kidding me?" "Einstein, you're not kidding, are you?"

"Impossible!"

Theresa slammed her hand on the table, her expression resolute. "I know Durandal; she would never betray Schicksal!"

"But unfortunately, that's just how it is."

He shook his head, Einstein expression remaining calm, even bordering on indifference. "Moreover, her position after joining Anti-Entropy was Vice Leader."

"Hmm... You Anti-Entropy even have a vice leader position?"

Himeko blinked, puzzled.

"Miss Durandal's appointment letter was personally signed by our Alliance Leader."

Einstein explained.

Himeko: "..."

Okay, she already knows what happened.

This is more than just bad news, it's absolutely... incredibly bad news!

Himeko downed the entire bottle of wine in one go, her Himeko curving into a bitter smile.

Durandal and Welt White are standing together. Is there anything worse in the world?

"Grandpa... didn't Bishop Otto react at all?"

Theresa asked with a composed expression.

"Following Anti-Entropy's announcement, Mr. Otto also announced that Durandal would be temporarily suspended from her duties, and that Rita would take over as the acting captain of the Blade of Immortality."

"Einstein said calmly."

Upon hearing this, Himeko's lips twitched involuntarily.

Suspension...

This approach sounds strangely familiar, doesn't it?

Three years ago, a young man from Anti-Entropy who was chasing Welt switched to Schicksal.

Three years later, the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal went to Anti-Entropy and became its vice leader.

This world seems to be getting more and more incomprehensible...

Himeko tilted the empty wine bottle in her hand, a deep intoxication appearing on Himeko face.

Chapter 62: The Penguin Among Snakes, Raiden Ryoma and Welt Fencing

"The vice leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance?"

Inside the World Serpent Base, Durandal looked at the identity card thrown to her by the white-haired man and a clear look of confusion on her face.

If she remembers correctly, this should be the territory of the World Serpent, right?

"You still want to be the head?"

Shi Hen glanced at the girl.

"No, that's not what I meant, it's just... that's too disrespectful to Anti-Entropy."

Durandal tried to refuse.

Even with superhuman strength, she would not ignore the efforts of the weak and would be willing to pay them due respect.

"Then I'll have them vote at the next meeting, and then you can go on stage and give your inaugural address?"

"After everything is over, we can have a welcome banquet and invite your friends from Schicksal to come and witness the ceremony."

Shi Hen readily accepted good advice.

In this way, no one can find any fault with it.

Durandal: "..."

Does this guy not understand human language?!

She had no desire to be the vice leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance!

Even if she chose to leave Schicksal, it doesn't mean she would agree with Welt White's actions, nor does it mean she would become subservient to men from now on.

She wouldn't even want to come to the World Serpent if she could.

But the girl also knew in her heart that since Welt White had gone to great lengths to remove her from Schicksal, he certainly wouldn't just leave her as a nobody.

Undoubtedly, just as Otto needs her strength, Welt White also has some kind of desire for her, though she is still unaware of the reason.

While pondering why Welt White was so obsessed with her, Durandal's gaze swept around the underground base, which exuded a distinctly villainous style from the inside out.

Although the lights inside the base were quite bright, the people coming and going all had solemn expressions, as if this was not the headquarters of the World Serpent Organization, but some kind of... religious shrine?

Looking at those resolute faces that suppressed their fervor, Durandal couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine. Suddenly, even the masked man beside her seemed handsome.

"Golden Dodo, what do you think?"

A hoarse voice sounded from the side.

"What?"

Coming to her senses, Durandal asked.

"In World Serpent, every member is given a code name after being promoted to an officer."

Although you are only a lowly henchman right now, I believe that the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal will reach this point soon.

So it's not too early to start thinking about it now.

Shi Hen explained patiently.

"Hmm..."

Upon hearing the white-haired man's words, Durandal slightly, then frowned. "Why the [Golden Dodo]?"

Aside from the color, she felt that the code name had absolutely no resemblance to herself.

Shi Hen: "..."

Why do you use this code name? Don't you have any idea why?

"Or you could call it the Golden Penguin."

Shi Hen generously gave the girl a second option.

This is a treatment that even Yae Sakura doesn't receive.

"Can't you use a more normal code name!?"

Durandal's fist hardened instantly.

She suspected that the other person was mocking her.

"As the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal, you deserve to be special."

Shi Hen explained, feeling a little regretful.

If Mei doesn't manage to defeat the Void Herrscher, Bebe Dragon, Mei no longer deserves to be called the "Red Electric Dragon."

"Phew~"

Suppressing the urge to punch the man, Durandal skipped the topic and asked directly, "How can I see Mr. Siegfried?"

If she continued discussing the code name, she was afraid she might really lose control and take action.

"We are already on our way to see him."

Shi Hen said calmly.

"Um?"

Upon hearing Durandal's eyes.

Before stepping into this place, she was already prepared to be subjected to all sorts of demanding requirements.

But now... the other party is actually willing to let her go directly to see Siegfried?

"Don't lump me in with people like Otto."

As if guessing what the girl was thinking, Shi Hen explained, "Snakes are the most fair-minded."

As long as you can complete my task, the World Serpent can grant you any request.

Besides that, you can do whatever you want.

Given Durandal's personality, if she were asked to do something that seriously goes against her own will, the girl would most likely just give up.

Therefore, striking the right balance is extremely important.

Having finally managed to coax the Penguin over, Shi Hen didn't want her to run away so quickly.

"Are you serious?"

With her eyes widening slightly, Durandal looked somewhat incredulous.

When did Welt White, who always manages to cause chaos every time he appears, suddenly change his personality?

"I've said it before, you're special, and you deserve a little more patience from me."

Shi Hen explained calmly.

Strictly speaking, the three forms of [Tianyuan], [Asura], and [Jiushi] are not so much a difference in strength, but rather three different power attributes.

[Tianyuan] signifies embracing and controlling Honkai with a human body, while [Asura] represents a complete fall from humanity to Honkai. As for [Jiushi]... that is the ultimate Honkai side, the endpoint furthest from human rationality.

Therefore, theoretically speaking, [Tianyuan] is not necessarily weaker than [Asura].

Of course, theory is just theory. To reach a level in the pure [Tianyuan] path that can rival [Asura], one needs to put in more sweat and effort than usual.

Shi Hen was quite interested in how far Durandal could go down this path.

"Hmm..."

Hearing the man's nonchalant explanation, Durandal lowered her gaze slightly, and a blush crept onto her fair face.

Although she had long understood that she possessed extraordinary power and was often regarded as a very special being, Durandal knew very well that the "specialness" that [Welt White] spoke of did not refer to the power she possessed.

After all, in terms of pure strength, [Welt White] is far superior to her.

So, the other party was indeed referring to that kind of...

"We've arrived."

Ignoring the girl's little thoughts beside him, Shi Hen said calmly, his gaze turning to a metal door beside the passageway.

Bite!

The authentication confirmation sounded, and the doors slid open to reveal a spacious and bright hall, leaving Durandal, who witnessed it all, momentarily stunned.

"Haha~ I won again this time. Miss Chi You, you'd better remember what you said before!"