"We've actually met and spoken with her. Now, how do you feel about Cocolia?"
After briefly discussing the current situation, Einstein asked Welt while Cocolia went to put Rosalia and Lilia to sleep.
Welt showed a thoughtful expression, and after a moment, he sighed:
"Strong, decisive, quick-thinking, generous, and courageous. Impeccable as a leader; it makes sense for her to be the leader of the radicals."
"And from your perspective as a leader, do you think she is trustworthy?"
"It can be seen that she loves her children very much, and her children love her too... To be honest, it makes one a little envious."
Welt sighed irrelevantly, but in fact, he had answered Einstein's question.
People who love their children and are deeply loved by them cannot be absolutely said to be good people, but the likelihood of them being cruel and crazy is very small. Combined with the various inside stories that the three of them had learned recently, they could basically try to trust Cocolia.
Einstein had expected this attitude, but Welt's "envy" still made her nod in agreement.
Under Sin's pressure, she drank milk begrudgingly and was pestered by Rosalia and Lilia to tell bedtime stories. The fairy-tale-like mutual care and dependence between mother and daughter were indeed enviable for most people.
"Hey, Ninti is still here. Is it really appropriate for you two to carelessly discuss Cocolia in front of her?"
Tesla hugged the petite Ninti, like a beloved doll, and rolled her eyes in complaint.
Welt laughed, unconcerned about Ninti listening in. It wasn't a shameful topic. The immediate issue was handling Chiyou and the authority of the silver bullet, and the long-term issue was the future relationship between radicals and conservatives. Did Cocolia really not know that the three of them were evaluating her?
Having reached a conclusion, Welt turned to look at Ninti, who had been sitting quietly in Tesla's arms without speaking.
"I'm so tired. Is Rosalia getting more and more energetic recently?"
Before Welt could say anything to Ninti, Cocolia walked in lazily, stretching her shoulders and waist, followed by Sin in a princess dress.
Cocolia's graceful figure seemed to brighten the room.
As a well-known character in the original plot, Cocolia's appearance was truly stunning.
Her mature curves, flawless skin as white as milk, and a style mixing a royal sister's maturity with a bit of girlish innocence due to Angel made her irresistibly charming. Even women found it hard to look away.
"Stare--"
After the initial amazement, Tesla's first reaction was extreme envy of this charming woman. But she soon realized something and stared at Welt, who was also momentarily stunned, with murderous eyes.
Welt felt a chill down his spine.
Due to the imminent Chiyou crisis, he hadn't paid attention to Tesla's reaction. If he had such a keen eye, Einstein would have drunk wedding wine thirty years earlier.
But the instinctive warning still made Welt sober up immediately, and he said seriously:
"Are the children asleep?"
"If they weren't, would I be here? Others might think you're the leader, but I don't think chatting with you is more important than ensuring they sleep on time... Of course, Sin and Ninti are exceptions. Their physiques are stronger than mine, who has come from the battlefield."
Cocolia sat down, muttering resentfully while rubbing her waist, looking exhausted.
In the eyes of Einstein, Tesla, and Sin, who continued to mobilize forces to set up defenses for Chiyou, Cocolia should be exhausted.
Sin curled her lips and pinched Cocolia's shoulders from behind.
Welt smiled indifferently. It was this unrestrained and child-oriented attitude that made him admire her even more. Then he frowned and said:
"The situation is critical. Don't you think we should send a few children out first?"
"If I were Otto, with the Divine Key and your core on the table, I would definitely find a way to capture my children to threaten me. Bronya has no way out. Fortunately, she is smart. I have also reminded her. Don't worry too much. But Rosalia and Lilia, I won't let anyone take advantage of them... Besides, to clarify previous events, I betrayed my allies, and you haven't caught the seven inches of that venomous snake yet."
Cocolia talked about her considerations. Of course, the World Serpent lie was pure nonsense. She had a good relationship with Grey Snake. They were iron allies loyal to each other.
As for Otto, although it was not groundless, there were more elements of over-worry.
Welt listened and said worriedly,
"That makes sense. Given the current situation, other places are not necessarily safer than here."
"Don't worry, I have made arrangements. They are safer than us if something happens."
Cocolia waved her hand casually, took a sip of water, and said.
"Let's talk business. My plan is for the leader to lead two thousand Padrinos into Chiyou's body tomorrow to find its weakness and kill it with one blow. It is better to solve everything before the destiny arrives sooner rather than later. If it is too late, I will delay it for the leader as long as you need!"
"Dealing with Chiyou's threat is my responsibility. I won't ask how you plan to stop the three S-rank Valkyries of the Schicksal. If necessary, Saint Freya may be able to help secretly. But are you sure you want Ninti to come with me?"
Ninti raised her head and opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something.
Cocolia raised her hand to stop her and said:
"I trust her. Besides, this is the first time Ninti clearly wants to do something, and I must not stop her."
With a firm attitude and trust, Cocolia's words at this moment startled the three who were still considering dissuading Ninti, making them feel ashamed.
Cocolia reached out her hand, gently touched Ninti's head, and sighed.
"That being said, I still have to ask you this time. Please help me protect her. I believe in the strength of the leader, and everything is up to you."
Cocolia stood up, stared at Welt with burning eyes, and then bowed her head deeply. Welt took a deep breath and nodded solemnly.
"I understand. I am also willing to believe in Ninti. There are many unpredictable things related to the Honkai. Perhaps the voice Ninti heard will become the key to this crisis. Cocolia, Ninti, I will give you half an hour to explain and prepare, and then we set off immediately."
"So urgent!?" x3
"Before I came, the three S-rank Valkyries were about to arrive at Saint Freya. Theresa promised me she would help delay for a day or two, but after all, she was directly under Otto's command. There was no guarantee of how much Theresa could do. Considering Chiyou's size, this time is not enough. We must race against time."
Welt had planned to set off immediately after understanding the latest situation, leaving no room for delay.