Einstein: A Herrscher? Nothing Special (Continued)

Although Liu Bai knew that Shibao Bao would most likely make the same mistake again, his expression still improved considerably.

"If you cause me any more trouble, you can go back to your Flower Fruit Mountain... cough cough, I mean Tai Xu Mountain... no, anyway, I mean go and reflect on your mistakes."

I almost mixed up the shows.

"...oh."

Shibao immediately became obedient.

Neither being kidnapped nor being forced to reflect on one's actions is what she wants.

This time, Shibao, who had completely settled down, didn't cause any trouble, and the group quickly found Einstein —in Lab 42.

Of course, as mentioned before, it's not Britain; it's just a replica of the layout of a former laboratory.

"Oh dear, is today some special holiday? The Heartless Alliance Leader has actually deigned to come back and visit Dr. Einstein?"

"... Could you please stop putting pressure on me the moment we meet, Einstein?"

"Please try to understand the girl's resentment, my dear Alliance Leader."

Einstein shrugged, then looked at Shibao, "However, this... Miss Fu Hua is quite a rare guest."

"Hmm... it's been quite a while since we last met. Why does your messy hair look even more a mess than it did sixty years ago?"

"Likewise—though Dr. Einstein would like to say that, but..." Einstein's ambiguous gaze made Shibao a little uneasy.

Being looked at like that by a scientist is anything but reassuring.

"But... but what?"

Being watched by such a scientist was unsettling, so Shibao couldn't help but ask.

"... It's nothing. Compared to the last time we met, Miss Fu Hua seems much more lively and cheerful to Dr. Einstein." Einstein looked away indifferently.

"Of course!"

Einstein ignored the overly lively Shibao and turned to look at Liu Bai.

"So, what brings our Alliance Leader here today?"

"It's not like I can't contact you unless there's something wrong... But if you put it that way, there really is something."

Upon hearing Liu Bai's words, Einstein played with his naturally curly blue hair and gave his teacher a "see?" look.

"Specifically?" Although Einstein's words sounded a bit like he was teasing Liu Bai, Einstein was actually quite happy after Liu Bai admitted it.

At least it's better to be contacted when you need something than to be forgotten when you don't.

"Give this girl a test paper—I mean, an exam paper."

"Ha?"

"Um... Could you say that again? Dr. Einstein doesn't seem to have heard me clearly."

Einstein raised an eyebrow at Shibao, who looked on incredulously.

"To be honest, Dr. Einstein couldn't understand the logic at all—but whatever, what level of exam paper should we be giving?"

"Your exam paper for a seventeen-year-old."

Liu Bai's crisp and decisive answer once again made Einstein raise an eyebrow.

What was her level at age seventeen?

Just kidding, she was already at the world's top level at seventeen. There are only a handful of scientists in the entire world who are qualified to discuss things with her.

Although she didn't think this Shenzhou Immortal was stupid, asking him to do a test at a seventeen-year-old's level was still...

"...Sure?"

"Of course I'm sure, Hua, what about you?"

"I, of course I'm sure!"

Seeing Einstein's slightly doubtful look, Shibao immediately puffed out his chest.

Am I really going to be looked down upon by Teacher Liu?

Impossible!

Let's do it! Who's afraid of who! Do you think your name is MEI or Mobius...?

Wait, her name was Einstein, wasn't it...?

He was, after all, a scientist who was a pillar of the Previous Era and the creator of Armed Dolls technology.

It seems... when I first encountered Einstein in the Previous Era, he wasn't very old, was he?

Thinking back on the memories of our own civilization... Einstein was already world-famous at seventeen, wasn't he?

Shibao suddenly shushed, but then straightened his chest.

It doesn't matter!

That tuft of red hair on his head is gone! His IQ has definitely dropped!

I've at least learned a little from Einstein of the Previous Era, so why should I be afraid of you?!

"Since you put it that way..." Einstein narrowed his eyes, "Then let Professor Planck help out too."

"Hey! Why did you bring two people with you?!"

Shibao protested.

"Anyway, it doesn't really matter whether one or two people make the exam papers, since we have a wide overlap in our knowledge. We only asked Professor Planck for help because she is a professional."

"Is that so?"

Einstein, which sounded like a statement of universal truth, left Shibao speechless.

However, the difference between them is huge!

Compared to Einstein, Planck, who taught a large number of students, was clearly a proper educator.

A single problem, or a deviation from a single key concept, can cause problems with the entire solution...

Oh well, I never intended for Shibao to answer the questions anyway, so it doesn't matter how it's done.

On the other hand, Einstein's ability to lie with a straight face is perfect for dealing with Shibao.

Without using their abilities, it's simply impossible for Shibao to see through such things.

... That's the importance of experience and knowledge.

"Now we're going to give you the questions. You two, please step aside for now—it will only take half an hour."

The two were kicked out by Einstein.

"I never imagined there would actually be an exam..."

Shibao's expression was a little strange.

"Isn't this a bit too strange?"

"Didn't you promise this before?" Liu Bai glanced at Shibao indifferently.

"Hmm..."

"Alright, stop looking so gloomy—how about this, if you pass this exam, I'll grant you a request, okay?"

"Real!?"

Shibao's face instantly lit up with excitement.

"Really? Teacher Liu, are you serious?"

"... As long as it doesn't violate the law or my personal integrity and moral bottom line, it's fine."

Seeing how excited Shibao was, Liu Bai quickly added two more points, but Shibao obviously didn't care.

"Really?! Teacher Liu, you're so kind!"

Shibao jumped up and pounced on Liu Bai with a happy expression.

"Would you like to spend a whole day with me outside?"

"..."

This child's goal is pitifully small.

The unexpectedly humble wish made Liu Bai start to wonder if he had been too harsh.

"Sure."

"That's fantastic! Just you wait and see! I'll definitely give you a passing grade! No! A perfect score!"

Shibao, who had just gotten off Liu Bai, revealed a somewhat arrogant smile. Clearly, Shibao was now bursting with fighting spirit.

"By the way, no cheating—like peeking into other people's memories or anything like that."

Liu Bai could tell at a glance what this girl was up to.

Although manipulating someone else's consciousness and memories carries the risk of exposure, most people would be completely unaware if they were merely peeking at someone's memories.

After all, it's not like you'll lose a piece of your flesh just by looking at you a couple of times...

"...Huh?" Shibao was stunned.

How is she supposed to pass like this!

Although she was very confident before, once she calmed down and thought about it, she could easily understand that her level of knowledge was no match for Einstein's.

Liu Bai sighed.

"Even if you cheat, I won't be able to find any evidence against you, but..."

"I will absolutely not let you down, Teacher Liu —I'll go get tutoring right now! No, I mean, I'll study!"

Shibao's arrogant smile reached an even higher level.

The two thoughts, "I absolutely cannot let Teacher Liu down" and "I absolutely must go out and have fun with Teacher Liu for a day," directly ignited Shibao's fighting spirit.

After saying this, Shibao rushed straight to the bookshelf in the living room.

"You've really made something of yourself," Liu Bai thought Shibao would ask him for advice.

"But if only she hadn't used that desperate, reckless attitude..."

Liu Bai sighed slightly as he watched Shibao take a stack of books off the bookshelf.

However, this method really works; no wonder Rita likes to use it on him...

However, compared to him, Shibao is much simpler.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Liu Bai also replaced his body with a Soul Steel Doll, and Reanna's body was returned to its rightful owner.

"You can use it a little longer."

Reanna smiled as she looked at the doll floating in the air.

"Forget it, I always feel like using your body would give a bunch of people evil thoughts... Surely no one would have evil thoughts about a doll's body?"

Planck's comment about "○○ stick" was a joke, but it really reminded Liu Bai that even if the Soul Steel body had certain flaws, if someone didn't care about it, then he would be in real danger.

"Who told you to have so many romantic entanglements?" Reanna smiled knowingly.

"I really don't know how to respond to that..."

"That was my rudeness... But then again, if we modify artificial bodies with soul steel, and if we can keep the degree of modification within a certain range, we might be able to ensure that the modified body does not lose those functions—of course, this is just Einstein and his team's deduction."

Reanna smiled.

Liu Bai remained silent.

"... You knight really know a lot about this stuff."

"After all, I am the only reference model in this regard." Reanna shrugged—a rather novel gesture for the Valkyrie. "But it's just a deduction, and human modification is taboo for us."

"I just feel awkward thinking about it—there will always be a way in the future, and there's no rush."

Liu Bai waved his hand, indicating that he was completely uninterested in such matters.

"Maybe I'm a bit of a germaphobe? The thought of a body's genes coming from a stranger makes me feel a little weird, and if it were someone I know—that would be even weirder."

"That's right, the doctors also think that you, Alliance Leader, would definitely say that."

Reanna smiled gently.