Chapter 95. Admitted to St. Freya just like that?
"Son?!!!"
Astonishment filled everyone's faces.
Especially that middle-aged man from just now, who shrank into the crowd and lowered his head, planning to play dead.
Cocolia rose from a mid-level leader to Anti-Entropy's number two in just a few years, so her methods were naturally never gentle.
With a light remark, she instantly dispelled everyone's ideas.
Looking at Cocolia standing straight in front of him, blocking for him, even though he was now taller than her, it still felt the same as when he was little—she stood before him to shield him from the cold wind.
His heart was suddenly full of a sense of security.
"The game's production group has its own arrangements."
"The roster of people to be seconded will be announced in a few days."
"You just need to wait for the notice."
After a deep glance at the middle-aged man who was practically bowing to the floor, Cocolia continued coldly.
"I hope you understand what I mean and don't harbor little thoughts that shouldn't appear."
"And since the meeting is adjourned, don't crowd the conference room."
As soon as she finished, the group acted as if they had been granted amnesty.
They hurriedly excused themselves and left the room.
Obviously, the leaders had things to discuss, and what followed wasn't for them.
When only a few people remained, Cocolia turned around and looked at Xander.
Her gaze, cold as an iceberg a moment ago, melted in an instant and brimmed with warmth.
She lifted a hand to rub his head.
"Don't worry."
"As long as I'm here, no one dares bully you."
"Got it… and also, stop rubbing my head."
Under Seele and Bronya's stares, Xander's face felt a little hot.
He shook his head and slipped out from under Cocolia's hand.
She froze for a beat, then chuckled.
"Shy now?"
"But at home you lie on Aponia's lap every day and let her do exactly that."
"How is that the same…"
He muttered.
Then a sudden weight pressed down from behind, and he stumbled a step.
Seele happily leapt onto him, arms around his neck, long legs hooked around his waist, eyes sparkling at Cocolia.
She rested her chin on her brother's shoulder with adoration.
"Mama Cocolia was amazing just now!!"
"Indeed."
"That presence was seriously cool."
"I almost didn't dare speak."
Being gazed at with shared admiration by her two favorite girls made Cocolia float a little.
Arms folded, she huffed softly.
"If I didn't have some authority, how would I manage my subordinates?"
"Bronya, learn from me."
"Me?"
"Who else?"
"Those two?"
She pointed at the grinning, glued-together siblings.
Cocolia spoke somewhat helplessly.
Bronya understood at once and couldn't help but smile.
"You're right."
Then she clicked her tongue—tsk, tsk, tsk—and muttered to herself.
"Sigh, looks like I can only play the bad cop in our company from now on~"
The simultaneously underestimated siblings protested at once.
"I personally think I'm quite serious."
"Seele is very serious too!"
"Heh~"
Hearing that, Bronya and Cocolia traded a glance and both broke into laughter.
Bronya walked up to Xander.
Looking at the two faces smooshed together, she raised her hands and pinched one cheek each, smiling.
"Come on, show me 'serious.'"
"Mm…"
"Mm…"
Their identical reactions amused Cocolia to no end.
Kaguya, who had come a little closer, watched with a gentle smile tinged with envy.
This kind of family atmosphere…
Just then, Seele and her husband suddenly slipped free of Bronya's hands and flanked Kaguya on the left and right.
As Kaguya blinked in confusion, she heard her husband say:
"It's okay, we have Kaguya."
"She can do it!"
"Yeah, yeah!"
"Kaguya-sis is amazing!"
"Eh?"
The little gesture shattered her sense of distance in an instant.
Before Kaguya could get moved, Bronya's fingers went in for a tickle attack.
Kaguya burst into uncontrollable laughter on the spot, all image gone.
"Didn't expect that woman to show that kind of expression."
Off in the distance, Tesla stood with Welt Yang, a little impressed.
"People's hearts are made of flesh."
"Naturally there's a soft part."
"No—maybe it's precisely for that softness that Cocolia became who she is now."
"Tsk, like you know so much."
"I'm heading back to the lab."
"Tell me later if there's any technical requirement."
"Mm."
Watching Tesla's back recede, Welt pushed up his glasses, then walked toward the still-frolicking family with a smile.
"I don't want to interrupt the fun, but it's getting late."
"If you're free, shall we get a meal and chat?"
...
In Anti-Entropy's dedicated reception room, Welt sat in the main seat and smiled.
"I hope these dishes suit your taste."
A dazzling array of dishes had already been brought out by the staff.
Not only the flavors, but even the way of eating catered to their habits.
Xander picked up his chopsticks and tried a bit.
His eyes lit up.
Not bad at all.
About half of Kalpas's level.
"It's our first meeting, and there wasn't time to prepare any gifts."
"You'll likely be staying at Anti-Entropy HQ for the next year, so I had someone prepare this just now."
As he spoke, Welt picked up a paper bag that had been placed on the table and passed it to the group.
"Mm?"
Xander first glanced at Cocolia.
Seeing her give a slight nod, he thanked him and reached out to take it.
The bag was open, and its contents were quickly seen by everyone who had leaned in out of curiosity.
Inside were four thin sheets.
Xander reached in and took them out.
"St. Freya High acceptance letters?"
"Huh?"
He looked up, a bit dumbstruck.
With four pairs of eyes on him, Welt kept his ever-present smile.
"Grades won't be a problem for you."
"But a year of R&D might affect your participation in the college entrance exam."
"As it happens, St. Freya has Anti-Entropy involvement, so I took the liberty of arranging these."
Looking at the acceptance letters, Xander asked in puzzlement:
"Why is the 'Major' field blank?"
"You'll be going through the special-admissions route."
"Just fill in whatever major you're interested in."
"Notify us before you report in."
"..."
So casual?
"This concubine has one too?"
Noticing there were four letters, Kaguya spoke in surprise.
"Of course."
"Second place at the St. Freya Mini-Game Festival already far exceeds the special-admissions threshold."
"Please rest assured, Miss Houraisan."
"I see."
"Being able to go to school with my husband…"
A wisp of anticipation glimmered in her eyes.
At this time, Cocolia spoke.
"You called the kids over for that matter?"
"Mm."
Welt nodded.
"Although there are still a few years, it's time to start preparing."
"And this game happens to be just right."
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