"Mm~ cool~~"
"Sister Frederica, is this strength still okay?"
The little girl asked in a very sweet and soft voice, with her skirt lifted up and bare feet.
Tesla laid his face on the pillow, raised one hand, and silently gave a thumbs-up.
Ningdi then curled up the corners of her mouth slightly and stepped on it more seriously.
Beside her, Einstein drank coffee and didn't want to say her envy, but the eagerness in her eyes was very clear - only at this moment did she envy Tesla's carefree mouth. She had to save face, so she couldn't shout that she wanted to enjoy it when she heard that Nindy had learned how to step on his back.
"Sister Liesel, can I step on you later?"
"Well, I won't..."
"Just wait a little longer. It will be ready soon."
"Okay, thank you, little Nindy."
The little girl's eyes were sparkling with anticipation for the stars, who could say no?
Einstein stared at this special child, and his calm mood, which had remained unchanged for many years, softened again because of her.
Walter couldn't help but smile.
A child with Joyce's blood flowing in his veins meant so much to the three elderly people who had lived for half a century. Especially since she was so well-behaved, kind, and lovely, it made people want to pick all the stars and give them to her.
Then, Walter looked at Cocolia who was dealing with a large amount of official documents. As the leader of the alliance, he had to express his concern with a guilty conscience:
"Hey! Cocolia, do you need to take a break? There is a lot of work to do at the headquarters, so there is no need to rush to finish it."
"No need, I'm used to it. Anyway, since we are here, in addition to solving the problem in North America, I will also sort out the administrative system of the headquarters for you. It will be fully implemented in two days. After that, the leader should be able to handle most situations alone. As for the two doctors, just concentrate on scientific research. It is really a waste of your precious wisdom to use it to handle government affairs."
Cocolia spread out several documents in front of her, her eyes moving up and down, her pen moving quickly, yet she was still able to concentrate on telling Walter what she had done.
In Cocolia's view, this is an adjustment that should have been made long ago.
The two geniuses of the century are good at scientific research, not politics. Forcing them to handle government affairs will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but will also take up time that should be used to create new technologies and new knowledge, which is simply an unbearable waste of resources.
After processing one set of files, Cocolia spread out several more files and asked casually while examining them:
"Don't you have any sense of vigilance or disgust?"
"what?"
Walter looked confused.
Cocolia continued writing, and sighed, saying:
"I often think that you, as the leader, can only be described as miraculous. If it weren't for the power of the Ruler, no one would be able to defeat you. In addition, Dr. Einstein is not easily deceived by others. This anti-entropy should have been a big deal a long time ago."
"Cough, cough, cough!"
"I'm not scolding you. I know you've tried hard. You're a good person, but you do have limited abilities and lack the courage to rule. It's fine if you just can't handle official business efficiently and accurately, but you have to know that half a year ago we were strangers, even opponents, and now I'm almost trying to seize power."
"..."
Walter looked away speechlessly, embarrassed to face Cocolia's serious and cold expression. He really didn't dislike Cocolia's actions, but he felt guilty that she had come here so rarely, but he had been bothering her all the time.
Cocolia put away another set of files, and opened a new one, saying without even looking up:
"Let professionals do professional things. I have promoted a few administrative staff for you. They will help you solve most of the detailed work in the future. You just need to take care of the overall development direction of Anti-Entropy. If you are worried, I can give you an overall audit every once in a while to ensure that there are no major problems."
"...Thank you...thank you."
Walter smiled stiffly.
At this moment, not only Walter himself, but also the three elders of Anti-Entropy felt a certain kind of oppression - a crushing pressure from political IQ.
As the reliable leader among the three elders, Einstein coughed dryly and had to change the subject to prevent the three of them from digging out three bedrooms and two living rooms with their toes.
"Hey! Come to think of it, Cocolia, which university did you graduate from? It must be a great school to have produced a student like you."
“I didn’t go to college.”
"what?"
"I am an orphan. I finished high school with state aid, and then I joined the army."
Cocolia said calmly.
Einstein was obviously stunned for a moment, and said:
"But I feel like you're smart, so you shouldn't be unable to get into college."
"I passed the exam. In fact, I was always number one in my grade in high school. I don't have to worry about tuition fees. With my grades, I can go to school for free."
"Then why are you..."
"Because the offer that should have belonged to me was written with the name of a high-ranking official's child. I had no choice but to accept their 'good intentions' and join the army in order to survive."
Cocolia showed no emotion throughout the whole process, as if she was telling the story of a stranger.
Einstein and the other two felt suffocated and angry at the darkness.
Einstein and Tesla both came from good families. In their time, people from poor families had no chance to learn science. Walter was the same. He could make friends with people like them. His family was quite wealthy. After inheriting Joyce's power, he rose to prominence.
Therefore, it is difficult for them to truly understand the darkness faced by the people in the lower classes.
It was not their fault, but in the face of the extreme contrast between the helpless orphan and the radical leader who could do whatever he wanted, the image of Cocolia suddenly became extremely three-dimensional, and for the first time, they felt ashamed of themselves.
"I once tried to seek fairness with my own power, but I found that the world itself was unfair. This was a mistake. I thought I could correct it and fight for fairness for the children who deserved it, but then I was thrown into the dust again... Then, the second great collapse came, and everything in the past was overturned and started all over again. Sometimes I don't know if I should be grateful for that disaster, otherwise I should still be in prison now? Now think about it, life is really wonderful, what do you think?"
No one responded to Cocolia's words.
She processed the documents silently, as if no response was needed. The only sound in the living room was the scratching of the pen on the paper. The silence was so quiet that it made people feel uncomfortable.
Chapter 220 You Have a New Job
Cocolia is ready to return.
After all, this time we are only here to witness the official launch of the Abyss City project, and it will take more than a few days to step into Abyss City and activate the Eye of the Abyss to explore the quantum world.
The subsequent research and restoration work would take anywhere from three to five months to a year and a half. It was impossible for Cocolia to abandon its base and just stay in North America and watch.
The only problem is that Ningdi has to stay in the Anti-Entropy Headquarters for the time being.
"You have to go to bed early and get up early, and eat on time. You have always been very well behaved, and Mom is very relieved. But remember, if Dr. Tesla wants to do something strange to you one day, run away immediately, find Dr. Einstein, and then call me and tell me. Mom will fly over to protect you immediately."
"Hey! Cocolia, what are you talking about!?"
Tesla was so angry that he jumped up and down.
Ningdi looked at Tesla with an innocent look, then turned to Cocolia. She didn't say anything, but just sniffed, her eyes gradually becoming moist.
Cocolia smiled slightly, stood up and prepared to board the plane, but suddenly she stopped.
Everyone who was seeing them off could see that Nindy's little hand was gently grasping Cocolia's little finger, and she was looking up with red eyes, refusing to let go.
"Ugh!"
Cocolia sighed helplessly, turned around again, bent down, held the little girl's face, and kissed her forehead gently.
"We won't be apart for long. Mom will definitely come to see you often."
"But……"
"Don't be afraid. Here are Dr. Einstein, Dr. Tesla, and Joachim. Aren't they all your good friends?"
"Yeah, I...I understand."
Ningdi hugged Cocolia for the last time, then, sniffing, she backed away little by little.
Cocolia also took a deep breath, wiped the wet corners of her eyes casually, smiled slightly, then turned around, waved lightly and walked onto the plane gracefully.
The fighter plane took off, flew into the sea of clouds in the blink of an eye, and disappeared at the end of the sky.
Einstein and Tesla then came over, each holding one of Nindy's hands, and looked towards the direction where Cocolia was going.
After a long while, Tesla said gloomily:
"If she hadn't encountered that incident, would she be a well-known and respected scholar now?"
"Maybe, but if that's the case, she wouldn't be the current Cocolia. Tesla, she is now extremely powerful. She doesn't need sympathy, just respect and bless her, that's all."
"I know."
Tesla said this, but it is obvious that he is still unhappy.
Walter stood behind Ningdi, gently stroked the girl's head, and said in a gentle voice:
"Suffering is not worth praising, but those who persevere in suffering and finally come out of it are undoubtedly worthy of respect. It is because she has tasted those bitterness that she has become a great mother now. I think the laughter of the children will eventually heal her pain. In short, I feel that I can finally understand many things about her now."
Einstein and Tesla nodded silently.
……
The Anti-Entropy Headquarters was still thinking about Cocolia's past and ideas, but she quickly returned to her own base in Zhongzhan Luhai.
Then, Kerla and Anna were summoned.
"Congratulations, you are now ready to take up the role of executor. You can consider whether to open up a new base or choose an existing base as your base. I will give you three days to hand over your work, pack your luggage, and then report to the leader at the headquarters."
"Yes!"
Kela put his legs together, straightened his back, and saluted in a dashing manner.
There is no fixed number of Anti-Entropy executors, and the principle of the competent is promoted. However, there are always a few functions that must have an executor, such as the Chief of the Army, which is currently vacant.
Kerla, a veteran of hundreds of battles and the captain of the Iron Column, already had an impressive resume. In addition, she was loyal to the headquarters of Night's Destiny, and had the appreciation of Walter and the other two, as well as the endorsement of the old leader Cocolia. These factors combined made her an impeccable choice.
Anna, wearing a yellow construction hat, swallowed and looked at the two of them in confusion.
No, how can a Destiny A-rank Valkyrie like me know the identity of the Anti-Entropy Executor in the first place?
Anna touched the hat on her head, then shrank her neck, feeling a little uneasy, so she whispered:
"Well, Master Cocolia, Colonel Kerla, if there's nothing else, I'll just... just... continue to work."
"You don't have to go to the construction site."
"Ah? I was fired? Why?"
Anna's eyes widened and her voice suddenly became louder.
Even though it was her fault for leading Yulandel and the others last time, wasn't she spanked afterwards and had a lot of bonuses deducted?
Is this not over yet?
Cocolia looked at the prepared Ice Ruler carrier with subtle eyes.
"You seem quite aggrieved? Are you reluctant to give up this job?"
"I work very hard, and I just bought a new skirt two days ago. I spent the money on my overdraft..."
The once wealthy woman is now a bit humbled. The deduction of bonuses is already very hard, and if she loses her job, she will not be able to pay off her credit card.
Cocolia was speechless for a while, then said with a wooden face:
"I plan to find you a new job, and the salary will be much higher."
"Hey, what job?"
"After Kela left, the Iron Clan needed to be supplemented, and it was difficult to train them in a short period of time. It just so happens that you often help the Iron Clan to train, you have good abilities, and you are familiar with them. So, go and be an Iron Clan."
"Um???"
Anna tilted her head in a silly and cute way, her little mouth opened, and her clear pink eyes were full of question marks.
The A-rank Valkyrie of Destiny and the Iron Man of Anti-Entropy, are these positions that can be held at the same time?
"The starting salary is four times the salary, there is a high attendance allowance, and there is an additional bonus after the suppression collapses. In addition, there is a generous vacation allowance, plus full food, accommodation and travel subsidies."
"Yes, Lady Cocolia!"
Anna took off her little yellow hat, imitated Kerla's posture, and saluted with her long and straight legs, chest and stomach held high.
The question mark in those bright eyes has disappeared, replaced by full of excitement.
Cocolia waved her hand, watched the little girl rush out excitedly, and then looked at Kerla expressionlessly.
"The food in the base shouldn't have the effect of purifying Kaslana's bloodline, right?"
"She's under too much pressure in her destiny. It's not easy to be the rising star of the Shaniat family. After coming here, there's no supervision from all sides. No one is constantly nagging her about responsibility and honor. She just works hard and eats big meals every day without having to think about anything else. Slowly... she's liberated from her nature, maybe."
"Never mind. Anyway, partnering with BT means we can keep a close watch. If the Herrscher of Ice is still her, that would be very convenient."
