Mobius's Competitive Strategy

Under Mei's and your command, the Moth Chasers to Fire squad began to systematically retake ChangKong City.

[After that, you participated in several regional recaptures with this squad. During this time, you also heard the news that the Fifth Squad had recruited a new "fierce general". Mei also gained some popularity in the Moth Chasers to Fire squad because of her outstanding performance during this period - unfortunately, you don't want Mei to become a commander now.]

After all, for Mei right now, the most important thing is to focus on scientific research. Although Mei has the potential for command, it would be a waste of time to develop in that direction now.

Under the relentless pursuit of the Moth Chasers to Fire, the Third Herrscher ultimately could not escape the fate of being defeated.

During this time, Kevin quickly rose to the rank of elite soldier due to his meritorious service in battle. Unfortunately, Kevin has yet to find any trace of Sue.

Temporary base for the squad.

Although the war and victory celebration had ended a month ago, the entire squad was still busy cleaning up the remaining Honkai Beast and Death Soldier. They could count the number of times they had rested on their fingers.

Fortunately, after a month, everything that needed cleaning was done, and Kevin finally had time to take a proper rest.

"Kevin, Moth Chasers to Fire made arrangements for you?"

"The order has been issued."

Kevin's expression was a little off. "The higher-ups want me to be a core member to fill in other squads—the casualties this time have been really heavy, and many squads have been wiped out."

"At first, I thought you could actually become a team captain," Liu Bai said, glancing at Kevin with some surprise. "But frankly, it's just about mentoring newbies, right?"

Liu Bai knew about the squad, since Fu Hua had become a squad leader after that battle.

"It is indeed about mentoring newcomers... but as for the captain position... the battle merits are insufficient, and Senior Sister Mei's decision is too conservative—although this is not necessarily a bad thing."

Speaking of this, Kevin didn't know what expression to make. Although it wasn't good to say it like this, he felt that his senior sister was actually more reliable than this teacher... It's just a pity that whenever it comes to the teacher, his senior sister becomes a bit unreliable.

"If that's the case, I might be able to become a captain based on my military merits during the next Honkai 3rd—but I hope that day never comes."

Mei, who was studying the equipment nearby, glanced at Kevin and then nodded. After all, the Honkai was truly terrifying.

"Although my battle merits are a little lacking and I haven't reached the captain level, I still have the right to choose my own team. Teacher, which team do you think I should join?"

Kevin handed over a form.

Liu Bai glanced at it briefly and immediately understood.

"If I had to recommend, it would be fifth or eighth."

"Fifth, eighth... is there any explanation for that?"

"Himiko, the captain of the Fifth Squad, is a very caring and kind captain. Moreover, her vice-captain just left, so you should be filling in for her."

"The vice-captain just left..."

"What are you thinking?" Liu Bai knew what Kevin was thinking as soon as he saw his expression, and immediately gave the kid a tap on the head. "He's not dead, he's been promoted to captain of the eighth squad."

Is that so?

Kevin shrank back. "So, if the captain of the Eighth Squad is also the vice-captain of the Fifth Squad, then he must be someone who takes good care of people?"

"Taking care of someone... I guess that counts." Liu Bai thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement. "But there's something even more important. In terms of seniority, she's your senior sister. It'll definitely be easier for you to follow her. Besides, the Eighth Squad is an established team that was wiped out. If you go there, you should be the vice-captain."

That's right, the new captain of the Eighth Squad is Hua.

However, before Kevin could react to the words "senior sister," Mei raised her head first.

"Senior Sister...?"

No, it doesn't matter whether it's big or small, she doesn't care about such things, the real key is her senior sister.

A strange sense of crisis has returned.

Am I just too jealous?

Mei thought for a moment, then lowered her head and continued studying the machine in her hands.

After all, this is the time to advise Kevin on his future, not to let her indulge in jealousy. Besides, she has never even met that senior sister, who might be a very nice person.

"Senior Sister..."

Kevin's expression was a little strange. "I have a feeling that if I go to the Eighth Squad, things might get complicated."

It's scary enough that my senior sister occasionally looks at me with that burying gaze, but if my senior sister looks at me with that same gaze...

Moreover, unlike her own senior sister, as long as she is careful, there is no way she will be buried.

This senior sister looks like a pure martial arts fighter! In this situation, she might really get buried!

"Reason?"

"...A man's intuition." Kevin forced a story, knowing what to say and what not to say. "In that case, I'll go to the Fifth Squad. Anyway, my combat merits might get me promoted at any time."

"What intuition? Just nagging." Liu Bai scoffed. "Speaking of which, haven't you received the benefits from the Moth Chasers to Fire yet?"

"Some money, and a house... but they mean nothing to me now."

Kevin sighed. "What's that saying again—'If the world doesn't Honkai, how can we have a home?'"

"Not bad, kid, your IQ is improving, you can even use fancy words now."

"It took me a long time to come up with such a cool word. Your evaluation is really cold and heartless..." Kevin, looking aggrieved.

"Alright, alright, if you have something to say, say it; if not, get lost."

"Alright, I'll be going then. I won't bother you and my senior sister anymore."

Kevin made a gesture of surrender with his hands in a gesture of surrender.

"Oh, right." Seeing Kevin preparing to run away, Liu Bai called him back again, "Remember to let me know when you go to the battlefield, I'll keep an eye on things."

"I understand, but I think as a fledgling eagle, I should also try to spread my wings on my own."

"...Too."

After all, it's Kevin.

Liu Bai felt a pang of emotion as he watched Kevin run off.

"By the way, Mei, judging by the time, shouldn't you be Moth Chasers to Fire's headquarters by now?"

"Yes, Dr. Mobius has been urging me many times. A special plane will come to pick me up tomorrow morning."

Mei nodded, then put the machine in her hand aside.

"Doctor, could you tell me about that senior sister? I'm very interested in that."

"You're interested in this..." Liu Bai always felt that what Mei said was not the same as what he thought.

"However, it's not a bad thing to talk about it, since you and she are still somewhat related in a certain way."

"...?"

Relation?

How come I didn't know?

"This all starts with boxing techniques..."

Mei has always used the Cunxin Fist, passed down in Fu Hua's family, to train her body.

The next day

"Yay~ Good morning, Dr. Mei ~"

Mei was warmly welcomed by the pilot as soon as she boarded the small plane prepared for her.

"I'm not a doctor... but you are...?"

No, who else is sitting in the cockpit of the airplane besides the pilot?

From every angle, this is a foolish question.

But...

Mei carefully examined the pink-haired girl sitting in the driver's seat.

The presence of the other person was unlike that of an ordinary driver, and the feeling they gave off was also quite subtle.

No, it shouldn't be described as subtle; it should be described as having an indescribable sense of wonder.

This is not the demeanor of an ordinary pilot.

No, not even an ace pilot could give you this kind of wonderful feeling, let alone an ordinary pilot.

"Me? My name is Elysia ~ I'm here to pick you up~ By the way, Dr. Mei, what do you think of the greeting 'Yahoo~'?"

"Uh... this..."

"I spent a long time choosing between 'Hey!', 'Yo!', and 'Hey-yo!'"

No, where's your "Yahoo~"?

Isn't there absolutely nothing in it?

"So it was just a flash of inspiration! Dr. Mei ~? As a scientist, you can totally understand, right?" Elysia seemed to have seen through Mei's thoughts and said in a light tone.

"No, I should say absolutely not, and I'm not a doctor yet."

"Seriously, Dr. Mei, your focus is a bit strange."

"..."

Am I really the strange one?

It's clearly you, isn't it?

The pink-haired girl in front of me seemed completely oblivious to Mei's inner monologue—even though she had clearly sensed Mei's thoughts before—and continued cheerfully, "Once you get to the research department and put on that white coat, everyone will call you 'Doctor'!"

"I see."

Mei nodded expressionlessly and sat down in the back seat.

Mei's expressionless face wasn't because she had any issues with the pink-haired girl in front of her; it was just that Mei always wore this expression when dealing with strangers—although the other girl was a bit noisy, she wasn't annoying; instead, she exuded a youthful liveliness.

Mei inexplicably recalled a discussion she had with Liu Bai about cuteness when she was a child.

If she had to find a word to describe the girl in front of her... it would probably be "cute".

Perhaps there are better adjectives, but unfortunately, I don't think I can think of any for the time being.

"Thank you for your help on this journey, Miss Elysia."

If I continue talking to them, will I really be able to get to the headquarters of the Moth Chasers to Fire today?

"Dr. Mei, you're really boring~"

Although he said that, his tone was still full of energy.

"How about we talk about girls? Like, Dr. Mei, how many relationships did you have in high school?"

"Zero."

Although if I had to say, it should be considered... one?

However, it's really hard to say it out loud.

"Huh? Does that mean there's no youth at all?"

Even though Mei couldn't see Elysia's expression from the back seat, she could imagine the feigned surprise on her face.

"..."

Taking back what she said earlier, she now found this Miss Elysia a bit annoying.

Chapter 124 Mobius's Competitive Strategy

"Youth... can't be simply summed up by things like dating, right?"

Although that's what she said, and Mei's tone remained calm, it inevitably sounded a bit dry.

"Hmm... that's true, but a youth without dating is definitely incomplete, right?"

Elysia countered with a question.

Mei: "..."

Liu Bai: "..."

Not only Mei, but even Liu Bai was implied this time.

"... Could it be that Miss Elysia has had many relationships?"