Chapter 160: Anti-Entropy Headquarters

In the warm embrace of early spring during March...

The growth of young men and women, along with the rapidly evolving world dynamics, cannot be adequately captured in mere words.

To summarize, by the year 2017, Anti-Entropy Headquarters had relocated from the cold and barren Siberia to the vast and temperate new continent. Situated in the central district under Anti-Entropy's direct jurisdiction, it stood as a counterpart to Schicksal's Holy City across the expansive new land.

"Zzzt... Zzzzt..."

"Hello! Hello!"

"Can you see me? Is the signal connected properly?"

In a live stream with millions of viewers, a vibrant pink-haired little girl appeared on their screens, waving animatedly.

Due to being too close to the camera, her delicate, picture-perfect face filled the entire frame, capturing every detail vividly under ultra-high definition.

Despite this proximity, all the audience could discern were her fair, rosy cheeks and charming wisps of fine hair—free from any visible imperfections whatsoever.

[Ah! It's Rozaliya!]

[How can she be so adorable?!]

[AWSL!]

"Heh heh! That's right, I am none other than the future top idol of the blue planet, the shared dream of people worldwide, the elder sister of the world's cutest Vodka Sisters—the magnificent Rozaliya herself!!!"

Rozaliya took a step back, striking an exaggerated and boastful pose, convinced it looked cool but instead eliciting nosebleeds from its sheer adorableness.

[Ohhh!]

[Wait, haven't you not officially debuted yet?]

"Well, that's because I'm destined to be the future top idol, you know! There's nothing we can do about it—Zeke insists on waiting until we reach the legal age before our official debut. Even allowing us occasional performances like these and sporadic live streams is already his limit."

"To be honest, the Vodka Sisters might not perform often, but their shows are always top-notch!"

"And they only appear at high-profile events..."

"Like the first negotiation meeting between Schicksal and Anti-Entropy... Wait, is this nepotism? I'm reporting (doge face)!"

"What do you mean by 'nepotism'? Can Zeke arranging things for us really be considered nepotism? Besides, there were evaluations beforehand; if we didn't pass, he wouldn't let us perform... Okay, fine, maybe there was a bit of favoritism involved. You're right."

Rozaliya puffed up her cheeks, trying to assertively counter the comments, but ultimately couldn't hide her uncertainty.

Alright, silly as she may be, Rozaliya knew that these years of selective appearances had allowed them to accumulate a terrifying level of popularity even before their official debut. It was indeed due to Zeke's strategic planning.

This was a super patron that no one in the entertainment industry could ever hope to reach, no matter how hard they tried.

[Wow! She actually admitted it (laughs)!]

[Rozaliya is so cute.]

[Honestly, who cares? As long as you're adorable, you were destined for stardom anyway. Zeke just gave you a head start—it's not like he did anything shady.]

[Telling it like it is: Can we really call Zeke's arrangements "backdoor favors"?]

[Joking aside, our mighty Zeke operates with complete integrity. Anyone against supporting the Vodka Sisters should step forward!]

[Warning: Risk of bankruptcy, imprisonment, and being encased in concrete and sunk in the East Shenzhou Sea!]

[Haha! Still can't let go of this joke? The big boss casually mentioned it at a public meeting once—didn't see any consequences for that senator either!]

"Heh-heh! Zeke said we'll definitely become global superstar idols!"

"And then earn money from performances, paying back over 90% of our income towards debts."

Though unseen on screen, a cold, emotionless loli voice chimed in.

[Ah! It's Liliya's voice! AWSL!] [Liliya, Liliya, Liliya!]

["I want to see Liliya! Show her now! Hurry up!"]

["Nine parts tribute, that's brutally honest!"]

["No wonder Zeke is a top-tier figure. Thought he was pampering his sister? Nah, just strategic investment—everything must be repaid!"]

["Damn, ruthless!"]

["So if I support the Vodka Sisters = supporting Zeke = backing Anti-Entropy = I'm saving the world!"]

["Real men rejoice!"]

["Supporting other idols feels utterly pointless. Supporting the Vodka Sisters means saving the world!"]

["Love it, love it!"]

["Anti-Entropy rocks!!!"]

Amidst the dense barrage of bullet comments, Liliya shifted the camera lens towards herself and waved expressionlessly.

"Yo! It's me, Liliya! Skrrt~"

With one hand flashing a hip-hop gesture and uttering "Skrrt," her lack of emotion paradoxically made it even more amusing—acronyms like "AWSL" (amazing, stunning) once again flooded the screen.

"Aiya! Enough with the trivial stuff. Today, as promised, I'll take everyone on a tour of our Anti-Entropy Headquarters. Let's skip the chitchat. Look, here's the entrance to Anti-Entropy—impressive, right?"

In the frame, a massive gateway over a hundred meters tall appeared. There were no doors, but aside from vehicles traversing the ground runway, countless flying objects rapidly came and went through the portal at varying altitudes, adhering to orderly tracks approximately six meters apart—a bustling yet well-regulated scene.

[Holy crap! Mind-blowing tech!]

[My jaw is on the floor!]

[Anti-Entropy truly lives up to its name. Just this gate alone seems decades ahead of other world technologies!]

[Reminds me of Anti-Entropy Logistics' full-scale launch last year—entirely unmanned drone deliveries, precise, fast, and convenient. It's like they're operating on a whole different level from those tangled conventional logistics companies.]

[The most impressive part is how they absorbed all the laid-off frontline workers from those industries. Rumor has it they were assigned various positions across multiple domains, significantly expanding Anti-Entropy Business Corporation's workforce.]

[They aren't even primarily focused on profiting. Sure, they make money, but they prioritize employee benefits and ease of work. Apart from mandatory learning new skills, I'm honestly envious!]

[I hereby dub them the nemesis of capitalism!]

[Schicksal Technologies is just for kicks; if you want real technological change in the world, look no further than Anti-Entropy!]

[Wait! Before we dive into the stream, isn't your headquarters supposed to be confidential?]

"Heh heh! You don't understand, do you? Anti-Entropy's secrets either reside in the sky, underground, deep beneath the sea, or beyond the universe—even outside our world itself. The Headquarters here on land serves merely as an administrative hub. Even if some technology catches your eye, how many could comprehend it? And so what if someone did? Anti-Entropy couldn't care less!"

Rozaliya puffed out her budding chest, hands on her hips, wearing a smug smile.

Next to her, Liliya deadpanned with a snarky remark:

"Zeke gave us these lines to recite. Can you believe that dimwit Rozaliya actually memorized them? It's nothing short of miraculous."

"Liliya!"

"Oh, I see. No problem then."

"Beyond this world? Could it be about constructing world bubbles for storage?"

"In any case... let our comrades below take over from here."

"Anti-Entropy is awesome!"

"Big Zeke is the man!"

Over time, since the concept of Honkai was made public, many related facts have become widely known. While few truly grasp the implications of world bubbles, everyone acknowledges their significance.

"To sum it up, today's stream aims to give you all a tour of our Headquarters. As a side note, consider this a recruitment pitch as well. Anti-Entropy has been growing rapidly in recent years, with various industries and institutions impacting every aspect of human civilization. We're urgently seeking talented individuals. After the stream ends, we'll post job openings and training program announcements on our official website. Qualified applicants and students are encouraged to apply actively—thank you!" Rozaliya concluded her formal explanation with a bow towards the camera.

As Liliya panned the camera, it revealed a small sphere in her hand, projecting Rozaliya's lines—including cues for when to bow.

[There were actually scripts and lines?!]

[I knew it! There's no way Rozaliya could deliver such serious dialogue!]

[Shady business! I'm reporting this stream as fake (emoji)!]

[Anti-Entropy recruiting again? Figured as much—it's about that time!]

[Bros, get ready!]

[Schicksal should take notes! Now this is what embracing the world looks like!]

[Schicksal only has its good-looking Valkyries going for it. When it comes to unity among humankind, Anti-Entropy takes the cake!]

[Let's dive in already! The enigmatic Anti-Entropy Headquarters—I can hardly contain my excitement!]

[More like you're dying of anticipation...]

Though slightly miffed at being undercut by her sister, Rozaliya quickly cheered up seeing the enthusiastic bullet comments. With a radiant and smug smile, she pointed emphatically and declared loudly:

"Let's go! Allow Lady Rozaliya to guide you through Anti-Entropy! Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—let's embark on our journey!"