Zenless Zone Zero: I'm a Succubus in Sixth Street

"Hah! Wise, how can you be so sure that he had his reasons? That guy... that bastard, he..."

How could he possibly be as great as the father in the story...

Thinking of this, Koleda couldn't help but recall the father who had accompanied her in her childhood. Is it really impossible? Maybe I can also...

"No! Absolutely impossible! How could that scumbag possibly have his reasons like you said? Even if he did, what were they? Why haven't I seen them after so many years? All that's left is a pile of messes he left behind!"

This sudden emotional outburst from Koleda startled Wise. And Grace, who had been listening quietly at the side, couldn't hold back any longer. "Wait a minute, Koleda! How can you say that about your father!"

Grace's tone was unusually serious. Wise, sensing the atmosphere was not right, also remained silent, choosing to watch quietly from the side. "At that time, there was indeed a large sum of money missing from the company's accounts, but no one could prove that Uncle Hols was the one who took it. The so-called investigation results and the claim that he absconded with the funds were just hasty speculations from the Public Security Bureau from beginning to end! I can understand the pain of losing your father's companionship and being affected by the various negative evaluations from the Public Security Bureau, but you shouldn't have such a deep prejudice against Uncle Hols! You were too young when he disappeared, and the time you spent together was limited. You don't know what an outstanding person Uncle Hols was to all of us..."

"The one who doesn't know anything is you!"

One had to know that the young Koleda at that time had watched her own father leave with a large bag of money with her own eyes. What she saw with her own eyes, coupled with the speculations from the Public Security Bureau, almost shoved this "fact" right in front of Koleda. How could she not believe it?

As she said this, everyone fell silent. And at this time, it was naturally the turn of the high-EQ Ben to make an appearance. "Uh, um, we were just explaining the name Hols to young Mr. Wise. Is it really necessary to involve so many other things... Oh, right, speaking of which, aren't Grace and Anton inspecting those three lost machines? Why have you all come here?"

Ben's words also eased the originally awkward atmosphere a little. And Grace also did not continue to dwell on the previous topic. "...Actually, the reason I came here at first was just to tell you that we have a lead on why they went missing."

"Really? That's great!"

"Mmm, after I inspected the logic cores of those three machines, I found that before they went missing, they had all received the same signal from the depths of a Hollow." But it didn't end there. What Grace said next was what truly shocked everyone. Because according to her analysis, the source of this signal was actually that 'Prototype'.

"The Prototype? What's that?" Wise was a bit confused by this unfamiliar name. Ben then patiently explained, "That was the first intelligent machine that Belobog Heavy Industries was researching before the former president disappeared. It's just that at that time, our company's production line was relatively backward, and we didn't have the ability to complete the manufacturing independently. It's a pity that after the machine was completed, before we could even settle the final payment, the fall of the Old Capital occurred. The enterprise that helped with the manufacturing was unfortunately caught in the Hollow disaster and completely disappeared, and the Prototype's whereabouts also became unknown..."

As Ben said this, Wise could clearly feel that his mood was a bit down. And Grace continued at this moment, "That's right. But it seems the Prototype never disappeared, and it still maintains a certain degree of functionality to this day." Speaking of which, she also paused for a moment, and then turned to look at Koleda at her side. "Shorty, you might not like what I'm about to say. I know you don't want to have anything to do with that person anymore, but the Prototype is company property, after all. And the first-generation logic core it's equipped with is also very valuable. What are you going to do? Are you going to find it, or pretend it doesn't exist?"

Koleda lowered her head without speaking. It could be seen that she was very conflicted about this matter. And Anton, who had finished his work on the other side, also interjected at this time. "President, Grace, calm down. There's no need to come to a conclusion today. After all, even the toughest parts will experience mechanical fatigue, let alone people. We've been running around in the Hollow for so long, we all need to relax our minds and bodies now."

"Uh, Anton is right. Young Mr. Wise must be tired now too. It's getting late. Please go back and rest first today. We will definitely come find you again later if we have any decisions."

"Mmm, I understand. Then I'll be heading back first. Goodbye, everyone." Since Ben had already said so, and the atmosphere on the scene was not quite right, with Wise's current relationship with Belobog Heavy Industries, it wasn't appropriate for him to stay any longer. So after saying goodbye, he went straight back to the video store and also told Belle about the current situation.

After learning that the changes at Belobog Heavy Industries had also occurred during the same period as the fall of the Old Capital, Belle was clearly a bit surprised. The chaos of that time had buried too many secrets, whether it was the things the two of them wanted to investigate, or the truth behind Koleda's father's disappearance. However, neither Wise nor Belle wanted to continue this heavy topic. They would definitely investigate the matter of their Teacher clearly. After chatting a bit about the commission, the day also came to an end.

Time passed to the next day. Just as Wise had expected, Anton took the initiative to contact him. And as expected, Koleda had decided to go find the Prototype. After receiving the news, Wise also rushed to Belobog Heavy Industries at the first opportunity. Everyone was already waiting for him there.

"Wise, thank you for being able to come. Belobog Heavy Industries has decided to officially launch the search for the Prototype."

"Koleda, there's no need to say thank you. We're friends, after all. Besides, I am still receiving a commission fee."

"Mmm, you're right. But on the matter of searching for the Prototype, Grace is the professional. I'm sorry, I have some other things to deal with today. You can discuss this matter with her in detail." After saying this, Koleda didn't even glance at Grace and walked away with her head lowered. It could be seen that there was still a rift between the two of them.

Wise, as an outsider now, wasn't in a good position to persuade Koleda. And Ben clearly looked a little worried about her.

"Don't worry, Big Ben. Our president is not the kind of person who will regret after making a choice."

"That's right. For the shorty, this is already enough. As for what comes next, I'll figure out a way to handle it." Hearing Anton and Grace say this, Ben could only nod helplessly.

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