As a symbiotic being, I raise children amidst the chaos.

Upon seeing the scene before him, Gray Snake's red prosthetic eye flashed. Although he felt a little dissatisfied, he forced it down and walked unhurriedly toward the table.

Walking up to the desk, Gray Snake stopped and scanned the series of documents and data disks on it. He picked up a document and carefully read through it, then inserted a data disk into the computer to examine the data. He seemed extremely focused throughout the process.

After a thorough inspection, Gray Snake finally confirmed that there were no problems with the files and data disks, and nodded in satisfaction.

"Since that's the case, then it's not so bad." At this moment, Gray Serpent spoke, his tone as indifferent as ever, as if he had no emotion whatsoever.

"However, I hope that you can be more proactive in handling things in the future, and not just loaf around here like today, wasting precious time."

Upon hearing Gray Serpent's words, Siola, who was sitting to the side, showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, forming a smile with a hint of mockery.

At the same time, a hint of mockery flashed in her deep red eyes, and then she parted her lips slightly to reply, "Oh ho, Grey Snake, are you lecturing me?"

"Hehe, but to be honest, the task assigned to me this time is far too simple and easy. It's just a piece of cake for me!"

Despite the obvious sarcasm in Siola's words, Gray Serpent seemed oblivious, ignoring her completely. He simply continued speaking to himself.

"Raven, I don't need to emphasize the importance of this mission again, do I? You know, Father is currently inside the Destiny organization. If we are not careful, or if there is any slight mistake, it could put him in a dangerous situation."

"We must make every effort to prepare for a direct confrontation with destiny, even if it means risking the Lord's premature appearance before the world!"

"Therefore, I sincerely hope that you can devote yourself fully to every difficult task ahead, and absolutely cannot continue to be as leisurely and idle as you are now!"

After hearing these words, Hiola simply shrugged her shoulders slightly, and the faint smile that had been on her lips became even more radiant and dazzling.

"Don't worry, I know exactly what my responsibilities are. But... sometimes, I feel like a little bird trapped in a narrow cage."

"Despite possessing the ability and skill to soar freely through the sky, it can only circle around and go about its business in this small corner of the world."

"Oh? Interesting. So what are your thoughts?" Gray Serpent seemed intrigued by Siola's words, speaking while looking at the computer screen. At that moment, Rita's profile was displayed on the screen.

Upon hearing Gray Serpent's question, Ciora immediately became interested. She suddenly stood up from her seat, strode quickly to Gray Serpent, and stared intently at him.

His eyes even subtly revealed a hint of undisguised provocation. "Seriously, maybe you should really think about giving me some more challenging tasks. You can't keep ordering me around dealing with those trivial, mundane things, can you?"

She paused for a moment, as if thinking about something important, before continuing to speak.

"Besides, I have a whole family of hungry children waiting for me to earn money to support them! Please, have some compassion and give me some challenging but well-paid work to do."

"Come on, our prestigious title of 'Raven' isn't something we can easily earn by simply completing these trivial tasks!"

Upon hearing this, the gray snake lowered its head slightly, falling into a brief moment of contemplation, as if carefully considering every word that Hiola had just said. Time passed second by second, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

Finally, its prosthetic eye, which was flashing a scarlet light, suddenly lit up, and after flashing twice, it slowly spoke.

“You’re right, Raven. After observing you for some time now, I’ve found that you are indeed capable of taking on greater responsibilities.”

Hearing Gray Serpent's words of approval, a surge of joy welled up in Siola's heart, but she maintained her composure on the surface, only a slight upturn of her lips revealing a barely perceptible smile.

"Next, I will assign you a crucial task. I believe that with your abilities, you will be able to complete it excellently and live up to the expectations of the lords."

"Don't worry, I, Raven, have never failed." Siola nodded lightly, waving her hand dismissively, and replied, "Since you trust me so much, I certainly won't let you down. But before that, could you please reveal the specifics of this mission?"

However, when Gray Serpent revealed the mission, the smile on Siola's face vanished instantly, replaced by an expression of disbelief and extreme anger.

Tiara clenched her teeth and squeezed out a few words with difficulty, "Wh...what...thing?" Her eyes widened as she stared intently at the gray snake, as if she wanted to devour it alive.

"According to my intelligence, there's a maid in the Destiny organization who has a close relationship with my father and is quite favored by him," Gray Serpent continued, ignoring Siola's words.

"In order to improve Father's view of our world's snakes and to further bridge the gap between us, starting tomorrow, you will need to learn how to become an excellent maid."

Gray Snake's sculpted face and his words were as cold as the wind: "Never underestimate this job. You must know that those who can stay by Father's side are all of utmost importance."

"If you can successfully gain his trust, it will undoubtedly be a huge advantage for us."

At this point, Gray Serpent paused slightly, then continued, "Not only that... if we can truly win Father over to our side, Mother, who has been sleeping all this time, and many other highly respected lords will look at you differently."

"At that time, whatever you desire in your heart will be within your grasp, as easy as turning your hand."

However, after hearing these words, Siola couldn't help but frown, her face showing obvious displeasure. But at the same time, she was also very clear in her heart that Gray Serpent's words were indeed full of reason.

After all, as someone with a little bit of reputation in the world of snakes and assassins, she had witnessed Alicia and the others in their slumber and had even had in-depth conversations with them.

With this thought in mind, although she was still unwilling to accept the task, she forced herself to put on a faint smile.

He nodded slightly, indicating that he understood the implications: "Alright, I understand. But, Gray Serpent, I have a small condition."

Gray Serpent's narrow, red prosthetic eyes were fixed on Ciora, seemingly having anticipated her request. He calmly replied, "I've found a very suitable place for that island you've been longing for..."

Before Gray Serpent could finish speaking, Siola blurted out, "Deal!"

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