Chen Tianwu carefully reviewed the document, feeling a bit excited.
After all, it represented the third tier of the Anti-Entropy power pyramid—a rare honor and status globally.
He tilted his head and muttered, "There's no signature from the Alliance Leader."
"Oh, I forgot," Sigurd responded casually, reopening the electronic document, signing Walter Young's name, and then sending it back to Chen Tianwu.
Chen Tianwu twitched his mouth. "Aren't you being a bit too reckless?"
"You speak as if there's anything in Anti-Entropy that I can't decide. If he has any objections, let him come and talk to me."
"Then there's no problem. Thank you, Mentor, for the promotion... although I still prefer taking a vacation."
"Relax, I'm not a devil. In two months, a group of students will come to the Moon Base for internships, selected from the elite students of the 103 Anti-Entropy middle schools. Chen Tianwen barely made the cut," Sigurd said nonchalantly.
After the internship, he would officially bring that little girl into Anti-Entropy.
Not only was she a qualified talent, but it would also further tie Chen Tianwu to Anti-Entropy—a win-win situation.
Chen Tianwu was momentarily stunned.
His sister was coming? He could see her in person?
His eyes lit up, and he straightened his back, snapping to a standard, sharp military salute. "I'll go organize the recent research problems right away, please wait a moment, sir, to help us solve a few issues."
He quickly turned and left, his steps noticeably lighter.
He understood Sigurd's intentions, but in any case, reuniting with his sister and receiving this good news in advance was a great favor that he needed to repay.
As known from the original story, because Anna had saved him, he would go against his former employer, World Serpent, to protect Anna.
Betraying his old employer was because their relationship was transactional; World Serpent saved his life, and he contributed much to them in return—nothing owed between them.
Chen Tianwu always repays kindness and values fairness.
Before meeting Sigurd, Chen Tianwu's life was actually very dull, aimless, just drifting through school with his exceptional intelligence.
After meeting Sigurd, he was first overwhelmed by his mentor's all-around capabilities, forcing him to obey Sigurd's orders.
Then, he found himself engaged in meaningful work, a career worth boasting about for a lifetime.
To this day, if you ask him what he thinks of Sigurd—words like "old scoundrel" or "utterly unscrupulous" might be appropriate.
However, if Sigurd asked him to undertake a difficult, even suicidal mission, Chen Tianwu would raise a middle finger and then charge forward without hesitation.
...
"So, that's how you've got that young man in the palm of your hand?" Fu Hua chuckled, holding her tea as she listened to Sigurd's analysis of Chen Tianwu's character, shaking her head in amusement and feeling deep sympathy for the dark-circled youth.
But since it's all for the great cause of resisting Honkai, she didn't say anything.
After all, who can have an easy time on this path?
Sigurd looked at her, raising an eyebrow. "Saying I've got him in the palm of my hand is a bit harsh. It's just a matter of giving the right medicine—one willing to hit and one willing to endure."
"You always have a point. I can't argue with you."
"Has the immortal become more lively recently? Is your mentality getting younger?"
"Hey, I'm still a woman. If you make comments about my age, I'll be upset... But, speaking of mentality, maybe it's thanks to Book of Fuxi's help, and knowing there's so much strength fighting Honkai gives me a lot of peace."
Fu Hua sipped her tea, her smile serene, exuding a calming and comforting aura born of time's quiet accumulation.
Sigurd silently nodded.
Yes, this was the feeling—beautiful, intelligent, gentle as jade, not giving anyone a headache.
Just sitting with her brought a sense of peace—this was the ideal life partner!
Kiana? The human-shaped Husky? No thanks, that would shorten his life.
"Why are you staring at me? Is there something on my face?"
"No, it's just... you look very beautiful."
"(*ꈍᴗꈍ) That makes me happy, but saying such things can easily be misunderstood."
"True, then let's pretend I didn't say it."
Sigurd nonchalantly set down his teacup, sighing, appearing relaxed.
Meanwhile, Fu Hua scratched her smooth cheek, feeling slightly embarrassed.
Somehow, Sigurd's extreme calm made her feel less attractive, as if she couldn't captivate him at all—though they call her an immortal, she's really just an ordinary girl with a young heart.
As Fu Hua was quietly embarrassed, the door suddenly burst open with a great force, and a fully developed, but still childish, white-haired girl pounced on Sigurd.
"Sig! ❤~~"
"Don't imitate Sin Mal. Your tone isn't as sweet as hers; it's too cloying," Sigurd remarked coolly, habitually petting Kiana's head.
Kiana instantly pouted, then quickly deflated, replying weakly, "Oh..."
"Is your body okay now?"
"Yes, I'm fine."
"And mentally? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"
"No, I slept really well."
Kiana grinned, showing a row of neat, white teeth.
Sigurd's lips curled up slightly as he nodded in satisfaction, then spoke with a bit more warmth, "Go sit over there, and don't just flop on me like that, be proper."
"No way! I already confessed all my shy feelings to you. Don't be shy either—aren't you wanting to hug me? Wanting to touch here, here, and here? Wanting a passionate wet kiss? Come on, I'll totally cooperate!"
Kiana squirmed around on Sigurd, completely ignoring Fu Hua nearby, doing her best to seduce him.
Honestly, if you could ignore Husky-like daily behavior, Kiana did look like a fiery little fairy, tempting enough to make anyone's heart race.
But Sigurd's expression turned into that of a dead fish—he only saw a shameless lunatic.
To get aroused by someone you watched grow up? You'd have to be crazy.
Clearly, Sigurd wasn't crazy.
So, he didn't react.
"I know you might lack a sense of security, so here, sign this agreement, and we'll be inseparably linked forever. Then you can feel free to be wild," Sigurd said, showing her a form.
Kiana took it, curiously looking at the contents. "This is... an adoption agreement? Adopter: Sigurd. Adoptee: Kiana. Establishing a legal father-daughter relationship... You want to be my dad? Wait, I see! I didn't expect Daddy to be so playful. No worries, daughter will definitely cooperate!"
Kiana covered half her face with the form, giving a mischievous smile, clearly thinking of something inappropriate.
Bang!
Kiana fell to the ground, a big lump on her head, pointing a trembling finger forward, before finally passing out.
Sigurd took a deep breath, calming himself.
He swore that in light of the recent hardships Kiana had gone through, he really wanted to be more patient and gentle with her.
But he just couldn't hold it in.
Why did Kiana turn out this way? His education was impeccable!
Sip~~
Fu Hua took a sip of tea, gazing out the window at the simulated blue sky and white clouds, feeling perfectly at peace.
So that's their relationship, huh? Well, it makes sense; no one else could keep Kiana in check like Sigurd could.
"No, please don't misunderstand, Immortal."
"I understand. Book of Fuxi said this is normal for people your age. Don't worry, I won't spread rumors. I wish you happiness. But your way of playing is a bit... unique. Be mindful of your behavior in front of others."
"Do I... seem like that kind of person?"
"Everyone has a hidden side. It's your business; I have no opinions."
"In any case, I have no feelings for an idiot. Please, don't misunderstand."
But no matter how much he explained, Fu Hua continued to face Sigurd with her unruffled smile.
Sigurd knew that, for now, there was no way to clarify this misunderstanding with Fu Hua.
Damn it!
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