"Is that all? Mr. Kevin, you don't intend to fight back?"
"That's for the future. You did a great job defeating Skyfire, Yaesakura."
"Is that so... Well, I'll take my leave then."
Yaesakura put away her sword, as if the person who had just attacked her was not herself. She bowed politely and said goodbye, then flew away.
Kevin looked in the direction where she disappeared for a long time before he lowered his head to look at the weak Skyfire.
Tianhuo frowned and asked doubtfully:
"Why did you come to save me? The end of the Stigmata Project is where you should welcome the current guardian."
"...There's no need for you to sacrifice yourself here."
Kevin was obviously a little insincere and missed Skyfire's gaze.
Tianhuo gradually understood.
'I almost forgot that no matter how hopeless Kevin was, he still valued his companions. If I really 'died' here, he would be very sad, right?'
It's not necessary to die, and dying in a place like this won't bring any unique value. It's only natural that Kevin would come out to save people.
Tianhuo sighed secretly, feeling both pity and helplessness towards Kevin. She couldn't save everyone, and couldn't heal Kevin who had already died. Tianhuo said:
"Destiny and Anti-Entropy have already found out the general situation of the Stigmata Project... It's not hard to understand. After all, Angel has come out of the Paradise of the Past and even brought Mabius and Velvet with her. It's impossible to keep it secret."
"It doesn't matter. The Stigmata Project is almost ready, and they can't stop it. In the end, they can only face me and use their strength to decide the future of civilization."
"Angie, Yaezakura, Hua... these three will definitely reach you. I can't stop them. As for the rest, I will complete my mission and assess their qualifications."
"Ah."
Kevin was a little absent-minded and wasn't in the mood to communicate much.
Although he rescued the person, the faint breath of Tianhuo made him feel uneasy.
Armed puppets are very fragile, at least compared to the blood-rich fusion warriors, they are as fragile as glass bottles. And the reason why Skyfire can exert such strength is that it relies on radical transformation, which is completely exchanging life for power.
For Kevin, seeing his companions die in front of his eyes is a fear that he can never bear.
So he quickly rushed back to the World Serpent Base. He had to find the Jackal as soon as possible and let her check Skyfire's injuries carefully... At least, he didn't want his companions to die before him.
……
A beam of black flame flew into the Destiny Headquarters.
Yaesakura walked back to her seat slowly with a faint smile on her face.
"Sorry to have kept you waiting."
"Sakura, you put the sky fire..."
"I just defeated her, and Kevin rescued her. I don't think it's time to fight Kevin directly now."
"Sakura, you're amazing!"
Theresa's eyes were full of stars.
He is gentle and kind, beautiful, has a good relationship with her, and is so strong. He is simply the perfect archbishop in Theresa's mind.
Yaesakura puckered her face, her face slightly flushed, and her shy and carefree look was extremely charming.
"Boom! Boom!"
At this time, Cocolia knocked on the table and said expressionlessly:
"Let's stop chatting here. You have demonstrated the orthodoxy, procedures, and power that an archbishop should have. I admit that you do have the ability to completely control destiny. And then, you invited me here from afar, so you must not invite me to watch a show, right?"
"Ms. Cocolia, what I want to talk about is the deep cooperation between Destiny and Anti-Entropy... like the cooperation as one organization more than half a century ago."
"You said it was half a century ago. During this period, we were always at loggerheads."
"I've checked. The contradiction between Anti-Entropy and Destiny is actually with Mr. Otto, right? Now we no longer have the most fundamental contradiction. We are both organizations determined to defeat destruction and protect humanity. Why can't we put aside our prejudices and devote ourselves to the cause? Time is running out."
Yaezakura said seriously and politely.
In fact, at this moment when Otto left, this is indeed what everyone wants.
Cocolia was silent for a while, then sighed:
"I understand the logic, but reality is often more serious. Do you think it is so easy to reconcile the tit-for-tat that has lasted for half a century? This is not a problem between a few people, but a conflict between thousands of members on both sides."
"But if you don't start, you will never get any results. As the new archbishop, I feel that reconciliation with anti-entropy is one of my most important tasks."
"Well, that's a great ambition. And then, you're not just going to shout slogans, are you?"
"Ms. Cocolia, you should know that your daughter, who is now the head of the East Sea Base, also studied at the Destiny Saint Freya. And my Destiny's Shaniat and Kaslana are now working for Anti-Entropy. You see, as long as we are willing to promote it, we have plenty of focus."
Kaslana, who is loyal to Anti-Entropy, is indeed easy to understand. Siegfried is right next to her, and everyone is not blind.
But what the hell is Shaniat?
That's true...Oh, ah, by the way, I almost forgot about the captain of the Iron Legion.
……
Anna in the distance: "A-choo!"
……
Cocolia paused for a long time, then nodded slowly under Yaesakura's expectant gaze.
"On behalf of Anti-Entropy, I can agree with the bishop's opinion. This is in the common interests of all mankind."
"Yes, this is in the common interest of all. Thank you very much for your understanding."
The Archbishop of Destiny and the First Executor of Anti-Entropy held their beautiful hands together under the gaze of everyone.
There is no doubt that this scene will go down in history books.
The next step is to promote specific matters of reconciliation, including opening up in-depth exchanges between Saint Freya and the East China Sea Base, regular exchanges between the Mandate Headquarters and the Anti-Entropy Headquarters, as well as technical transactions and exchanges, etc.
Except for Rita and Angie who were still listening with great interest, everyone else gradually became distracted. Some were chatting, some were grabbing food, and some were grabbing food. They just couldn't get involved in these complicated things.
After a long talk, Cocolia and Yaezakura shook hands again, both of them exuding a convincing aura of leadership.
Afterwards, Yaesakura arranged accommodation for Cocolia and agreed to continue communicating the next day.
This is not a simple one-man show. If the two organizations that have been in confrontation for a long time want to reach a comprehensive reconciliation, there are indeed many things that must be discussed face to face. Telepathy will not achieve the desired results.
The rest of the people also breathed a sigh of relief and went to their arranged accommodations.
Among them, Saint Freya and her group flew in the same direction as Sieg, and all went to live in Cecilia's family's house.
The conference room finally fell silent. Yaesakura slumped back in the chair and closed her eyes tiredly.
A pair of soft and delicate hands began to massage Yaezakura's temples to relieve fatigue.
Yaezakura didn't even blink, but just by smelling the elegant and faint fragrance, she knew who it was.
"Rita, thank you for your hard work today. And Yulandel and Amber too..."
"Sakura-sama, you are the one who has worked the hardest. Not only did you complete the ritual, but you also defeated the Skyfire and talked with Cocolia for so long. Rita thinks that in terms of diligence, you are already a hundred times better than Otto-sama."
To be honest, it is true.
Even Amber and Yulandel beside them nodded in tacit understanding.
Yaesakura opened her eyes and looked at Rita with a smile.
"Don't compliment me. I'm just doing what I should do... By the way, Yulandel, there's something I need to ask you... Well, just take it as an order."
"Please give your orders, Bishop!"
Yulandel stood up straight immediately and spoke in a heroic and refreshing manner.
Yaesakura's lips curled up.
"I order you to dye your hair white now. Then, live with Kiana and the others tonight."
"…Huh?"
Yulandel tilted her head in confusion.
Chapter 439: Subordinates Are Not Allowed to Kiss Their Boss
The house where Yulandel and Rita live.
Rita prepared all the tools, pressed Yulandel in front of the mirror, and carefully completed the hair dyeing - she even specifically referred to the photo of Yulandel when she was a child, when she was still named Kiana, and specially prepared the same hair color.
The so-called all-round maid, isn't that amazing?
"Rita, dyeing your hair is fine, but why did you braid it for me?"
"Don't you think it's appropriate, Lord Yulandel?"
"She is... kind of cute, like Kiana."
Yulandel grabbed her braided hair, shook it, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously raised.
For some reason, she felt that this look suited her very well.
"Okay, everything is ready. Lord Yulandel, it's time to go on the mission."
"Huh? But what's with Sakura's order? Why do I have to dye my hair white and spend the night with Kiana and the others?"
"Oh, how can a maid like Rita know the deep concern of the Archbishop?"
"...I always feel that your smile is a bit strange. You must know something, right?"
Yulandel raised her head and stared at Rita suspiciously.
However, with the innocent and lovely white braid as a backdrop, the original heroic and upright aura was inexplicably lost a lot, and was replaced by a bit of silly and cute feeling.
Rita couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Lord Yulandel, this is your mission. Please don't make things difficult for Rita."
"Tsk. Never mind. I'll ask Sakura after I'm done. It just so happens that I haven't gotten along well with Kiana for a while. I wonder if she's doing well lately."
Youlan Dale felt that this order was full of nonsense. But it was the first order after Yaezakura officially took office, and she didn't hate being with Kiana. Then do it first, and ask after you're done.
"Then I'll go first, Rita."
Yulandel stood up and walked out of the room.
When I passed by the living room, I saw Yaesakura sitting there drinking tea.
When Yaezakura saw the white-haired Yulandel walking by, a flash of surprise flashed across her eyes, and then she threw a thick photo album over to her.
Yulandel caught it casually and blinked in confusion.
"This is?"
"It's a person's growth record, from birth to becoming an S-rank Valkyrie. I'm very tired today, so I won't provide any more answers. When you get there, let's look at it with Kiana and the others."
"Hair dye and photo albums... Is this some kind of prank against me?"
"I already said that I don't provide answering services. Bye~~"
Yaesakura stood up, pushed Yulandel's slender waist, and pushed her out of the house.
Yulandel stood in front of the closed door, with questions in her mind. But in the end, she could only scratch her nose and head to her mission location with doubts.
Inside the house, Rita walked to the window, looked at Yulandel's receding back, shook her head and sighed:
"Ah. Sakura-sama, is this really okay?"
"What do you think is wrong?"
"Lord Otto hopes that Lady Yulandel will separate herself from the history and grudges with Kaslana, Shaniat, and others, and choose her own future as an independent and free girl."
"I know, I've seen those records. But this is also forcibly depriving her of the love that should belong to her. I think Yulandel has grown up. Now she is qualified to face everything and continue to make her own choices in reality."
Yaesakura rested her head on Rita's shoulder, leaning softly against her.
Rita naturally did not resist. She just felt that Yaesakura was really tired today, so she held Yaesakura's soft waist with her hands and said with a smile:
"Sakura-sama is indeed very gentle."
"Who said that? I'm about to assign you a very cruel task."
"Please give your instructions, Your Excellency the Bishop."
"This is the list I asked Fu Hua... Herrscher of Consciousness Fu Hua to find out. They are all the high-ranking officials who had bad intentions at today's succession ceremony. I ask you to investigate them one by one and deal with them properly if necessary. I need to remove the last few obstacles to unity. We don't have much time left, and we can no longer play power games with them leisurely."
