Chapter 726: with translation of chapter title

NO．95：The best elder's episode

Rose-red eyes, a meteor soaring from the center of her forehead — truly, she was the first horse girl to notice Aomo Lindun.

Sirius Symbol, having had a chance encounter on the subway but never actually interacted directly, ultimately became, amidst twists and turns, a mediator-like position in the dialogue between Aomo, the Symbol family, and Ludaofu Xiangzheng.

He is a true veteran operator, unlike Aomo, that kind of small fry who would cut the phone line after just a few days of customer service.

This is also why Aomo said 'keep in touch from time to time'.

Nowadays, when video calls are far more widespread than audio calls, each contact can be regarded as a meeting,

Of course, considering the Symbol family's past dire straits, the other party may not necessarily be willing to act as this messenger.

Although many high-ranking members died, Ludaofu Xiangzheng seized the opportunity to straighten out the family for over a month, but some traces ultimately cannot be cleared up that quickly.

Occasionally, in direct communication with the chairman, mentioning this topic each time would cast a few shadows over those gorgeous purple pupils.

A corrupt family over a thousand years old still has a large number of related enterprises under it.

Even after removing the biggest knot, the decay and wounds still spread everywhere, sounding like an extremely critically ill body, yet it paradoxically exudes a foul-smelling vigorous vitality.

Blackish blood still forms and flows in those lesions, and these are precisely the places that need time to slowly recuperate.

Moreover, frankly speaking, from Aomo's perspective, even after the Symbol family underwent a round of upper-level purges, its family and enterprises are still somewhat bloated, many areas being beyond its capability.

So-called companies, so-called enterprises, are inherently prone to corruption, just like a human body that, even after a thorough full-body checkup and a full-scale regeneration, could still break out in pimples the next day.

Moreover, the ultimate large-scale repair progress of your body isn't fast either.

And to control everything—she probably doesn't have that energy; the emperor of the Symbol family is ultimately not a superhuman transcending ordinary people, her limit is merely to make most of the upper echelons less twisted, then hope for the implementation of various measures from top to bottom.

Merely as a 'sponsored person,' in the past that would be equivalent to a retainer like the Dalton trainer; one cannot, with just a few words, have the other party drastically cut family enterprises, ruthlessly sever ties, and greatly downsize.

That sounds not like a retainer, but more like Daji (x).

Moreover, frankly speaking, that is probably not what Ludaofu Xiangzheng hoped for as a result.

After all… that person is unwilling to accept the moon phase given at birth, and instead wishes to become the rising sun that illuminates everything.

That path is destined to have no ease, belonging to the classic pressure-resistant route, but at least she is not entirely a top laner; there is also a jungler named Jihao who will occasionally come by to check.

Furthermore, there is a hot-tempered older sister guarding the base.

This hot-tempered older sister is Sirius Symbol.

Unlike Zhouri Ningjing's anger-based irritability, Sirius Symbol's irritability stems more from a wildness.

The sources of anger can be many, but their essence can be categorized as one:

It is the pain of being unable to do anything for oneself.

But the essence of wildness is a strong self-confidence.

It is cultivated in an environment without rules, or where rules can be trampled, a confidence that does not need education to function, like the former arena's Narita Shirojin, who, unafraid of shadow monsters, need only chase, bite, and fling everything behind.

Who can put a halter on the monster?

Who can make the monster need to be learned and reasonable?

No.

That wildness will thus continue, turning into a straightforward, unpretentious behavioral logic……

And, that once dissatisfied, will immediately manifest as outward irritability.

Suppressing this nature is an insult to such people; they will only be eager to give you ma two punches.

However, Aomo is not without having seen Sirius Symbol's careful and cautious demeanor.

That is the demeanor when standing beside Speed Symbol.

Naturally, that would not be wholehearted submission; Miss Sirius Symbol's acting can only be described as tragic.

Thus Speed Symbol doesn't mind this; as long as she shows a willingness to act, that's satisfactory, even bearing a few doting-grandmotherly vibes toward juniors.

"If that's really the case, I think only someone like you, who doesn't bear the Symbol surname, could say such a disgusting thing."

After the night fell, the Tressen Student Council had settled training, retrieved the new article, prepared dinner, and briefly chatted with the late-contacting Mr. Zhong Yue; Aomo, who had declined the co-op invitation, was teleported here.

He was not teleported to the door to knock, after all there was a prior invitation and guarantee, so he wouldn't arrive to be stared at by several gazes, or see something improper.

Frankly speaking, this student council place is not his first visit; like the urban legends spread in student groups and fan forums—secrets of the student council, extreme horse-girl sticky notes rumors, etc. —he has never seen any of them at all.

Moreover, he didn't even catch a glimpse of similar suspicious traces; for a player with excellent observation and deductive ability, it's frankly boring enough to elicit another yawn.

But people ought to have dreams, right?

One must believe that not seeing something is just because one hasn't looked widely enough!

The Tressen sticky-note legends are definitely real! That's not a dream——!

You say it's right! Digital sensei! When you're ready, the domain of the revered will not escape!

"No need for you to tell me!"

? Ascension?

Far beyond half a li outside, in the Chestnut East Dorm, the pink-haired horse girl wearing headphones and earnestly scribbling on the digital board suddenly shouted into the air, then, as if strolling through a sea of happiness, wore a soft, fluffy expression, causing the roommate opposite, likewise holding a tablet and tapping away, gazing at the formula results and pondering deeply, to turn his head in surprise.

Immediately afterward, he thought, since it was her, it was normal to turn his head back.

And within that student council half a li outside, his gaze wandering among countless desks and chairs, Aomo, in the act of seeking, turned his head back in his fruitless attempt, regretting to the hot-tempered older sister: "Though called disgusting words, your reaction is not all that intense."

"If you had stayed a few more years in the former Symbol family, you would also have this patience."

Even compared to Ludaofu Xiangzheng, it's somewhat higher; estimated to be a 175-cm brown-haired horse girl, casually sitting in the student council president's seat, she would also complain that the height isn't quite suitable, arbitrarily adjusting various parameters on others' seats, easily breaking the habit formed from sitting there, making Aomo somewhat unable to bear it:

"I think this might be somewhat impolite, Miss Sirius."

"Just by entering the room and giving others' desks and chairs a quick glance, does that count as polite?" Sirius Symbol, leaning comfortably against the chair back with her head resting on the cushion, looked considerably happier.

"At least this way you'll easily let the other party notice traces."

"I can adjust, so I can also restore it for her."

This remark made Aomo raise his eyebrows, recalling that Miss Ludaofu had also demonstrated extraordinary memory.

"... May I ask, Miss Jihao, do you also have such memory?"

Yeah, so what?

Just a little curious.

Aomo suspected it might be some kind of familial hereditary trait, but he didn't elaborate.

Tch, don't beat around the bush. I hardly ever leave the Symbol household, yet I have to put up with this? Besides, Rudolf probably knows we're here.

The Symbol family's surveillance is really thorough, but have you been staying at the main house lately?

No kidding, even on holidays I'm stuck handling Rudolf's random chores.

I doubt you could handle it if it weren't for the chores.

Aomo silently watched the girl—clearly Rudolf's childhood friend, still not graduated, wearing an oversized uniform, the hot-tempered older sister—without voicing his complaint.

But even so, she would keep muttering to herself:

Ah, right, you actually thought this was the Symbol family? Ha, haven't you noticed yet?

It's my turn to speak, Miss Sirius—don't beat around the bush.

This isn't beating around the bush; I think it's more fun letting you figure it out yourself.

I think this is a double standard.

What do you want then? she asked, her face showing a look that was annoyed yet pleased and satisfied.

No matter how you look at it, it's a mocking smile plainly on her face.

You're not with the URA Association, nor are you my trainer.

Not really," Aomo sighed silently, actually having an answer in mind but not wanting to confirm it, "Let's change the topic—does Speed Symbol have something to say, or do you have something to say?

Boring, your reaction is really boring.

If you want me to rush into arguing with you, you might as well be straightforward, Miss Sirius.

If you're going to say that," the woman spinning in her chair said bluntly, "the old speed lady asked me to ask you when you plan to become Rudolf's trainer.

After a few seconds of silence, Aomo gave a neither humble nor arrogant answer: '…Perhaps it depends on the other party's thoughts.'

She knew you'd say that, so she added: 'There's a commission—Rudolf is busy handling a project that could greatly boost the Symbol family's resources, but because the partner is a group of transmigrants, communication isn't smooth, and we need your help.'

Is that old lady trying to haggle with me?

Don't even mention it—I'd even praise you for being able to make her act like this, but your performance tonight is just too boring.

That could really cause a misunderstanding… but… Miss Rudolf didn't ask for help, yet she's asking me to help?

I'm also surprised—now that old lady is pretending to be a kind elder, but honestly, Rudolf's stubborn nature means she wouldn't easily ask for help even if it were a hassle.

So, what's the name of the leader of that transmigrant group?

Emiko Konno, she seems like a fox spirit.

I don't think that's just a description.

Yeah, a woman with fox ears, surrounded by a bunch of weirdos—like monsters, aliens, machines, and such.

Well…

If you want to refuse, just say it straight—being Rudolf's trainer might actually be easier, and the situation has improved overall.

Somewhat unexpectedly, at this point she ended up advising herself.

Besides, didn't Rudolf say you've been busy lately? Those people from Rhodes Island are also looking for you to work.

As for that, it's basically settled; the remaining days are just waiting for them to finalize confirmation and for the payment to come through.

You sound like you're about to agree.

That's what I mean—I'm really looking forward to those beings, and please thank the old lady on my behalf, Miss Sirius.

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