Honkai, but with a Spirit Simulator

Tesla looked at the students in their luxurious attire and nodded in approval.

However, looking at the Queen's Tower, its ugliness revealed by the dust and rain stains, the word "noble" felt strangely ironic.

Even nobles... were just nobles of the past.

"Still, the environment here is quite calming," Einstein said fairly. "North of the research institute, there's a large expanse of lush woodland, the famous Hyde Park and Kensington Park. Let's go. Come to think of it, I've never been there."

Hyde Park and Kensington Park are both publicly accessible royal parks.

"Eh? Einstein hasn't been? What about you, Tesla?"

"I haven't either," Tesla replied after a moment's thought. She spent most of her time holed up in her room.

Of course, the main reason was that Tesla found things like gardens and parks genuinely boring—Einstein probably felt the same.

For most researchers, the most they could do was sit on a park bench with their eyes closed, resting—a scene that might evoke a lot of imagination for an outsider.

But for the two of them, it was just a waste of time.

For Tesla, going to those places was worse than lying at home and sleeping, and for Einstein, she'd rather borrow a book from the library or grab a bite to eat at a restaurant outside—not British cuisine, of course.

But... today, she seemed to be looking forward to going there?

Tesla realized that her mood wasn't as perfunctory as she'd thought.

Could she even say... anticipation?

No, no, what was she anticipating?

Tesla seemed to realize something, glancing at Einstein, who was walking at a steady pace with a smile on her face.

...Maybe they were both thinking the same thing?

What interested Liu Bai most about Hyde Park was probably the remnants of the Crystal Palace.

"The Crystal Palace used to be here, right?"

Liu Bai asked with interest, looking at the lush woodland before him.

The Crystal Palace—although the name was evocative, it was actually a proper building.

It was the location of the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations—the world's first World Expo. The name Crystal Palace came from a magazine's satirical description of the entirely transparent building.

"That's right, the Crystal Palace was built here a hundred years ago, but it was later moved to South London, and burned down in a fire twenty years ago."

Einstein nodded, her answer causing Tesla and Liu Bai to exchange glances.

This person... had she really never been here?

"Liesel, you really know a lot about this place."

"Just knowledge I read in books," Einstein said with a smile.

At first glance, Einstein might give the impression of being emotionless, but after getting to know her, you'd realize that Einstein wasn't emotionless at all.

Einstein just seemed like an emotionless girl because of her gentle and calm personality, but after spending enough time with her, you'd know that besides being gentle and calm, Einstein was also scatterbrained and liked to joke around. To be honest, Einstein was actually a bit of a mischievous girl.

Of course, the main thing was that Einstein's serious expression made it impossible to tell if she was joking, so Einstein's jokes were almost always successful.

"Dr. Einstein specifically researched various magazines to ensure a successful date today." Einstein adjusted her collar. "After all, if we relied on Dr. Tesla, we'd probably get lost in London."

"I wouldn't get lost in London!"

Tesla retorted, a little embarrassed. Although she was a shut-in most of the time, she had traveled quite a bit. If anything, Einstein was the real shut-in.

"And Liesel, aren't you looking forward to this date a little too much?"

"After all, this is Dr. Einstein's first date ever." Einstein didn't mind Tesla's reaction. "Is there anything wrong with being serious?"

"Uh..."

Tesla suddenly fell silent.

This seemed to be her first date too.

But what had she been doing last night?

Oh, she had rolled around in bed for a while and then fallen asleep.

"What's with this feeling of failure, like my life is a mess..."

Tesla muttered, feeling a little depressed.

"It's okay, everyone knows that Tesla, despite looking smart, is actually quite clueless."

Liu Bai reassured her very considerately.

"You're the clueless one!"

"Dr. Tesla, don't lose your composure and shout at the air," Einstein said in a serious tone. "Otherwise, Dr. Tesla might be sent to the hospital."

"Uh..."

Tesla then realized that she had attracted the attention of the people around her, and her face instantly turned red.

"L-let's go!"

"Next destination… where should we go? Great Russell Street or Trafalgar Square? Or maybe Leicester Square?"

Einstein seemed to be asking Dr. Tesla, but she was actually asking Liu Bai.

"Great Russell Street has the British Museum, Trafalgar Square has the National Gallery, and Leicester Square has the theater district, casinos, and Chinatown nearby."

"Where does Einstein want to go?" Liu Bai asked in return.

"I want to eat spaghetti."

"…"

Okay, that's a very Einstein-like answer.

"What about Tesla?"

"Me? I think… Leicester Square, at least it sounds more interesting than the first two."

Tesla answered after a brief moment of thought.

"Don't worry too much about me."

Liu Bai saw the thoughtful look on Tesla's face and realized that she was actually considering him.

"Who… cough cough." Tesla glanced around, and once she was sure no one was around, her tone instantly became intense, "Who's considering you? I'm serious, Chinatown and theaters are way more interesting than those artworks, right?"

"I can't do anything with you, then next stop is Leicester Square." Liu Bai said with feigned helplessness.

"What's with that tone? Do you think I'm doing this for… cough cough, never, never mind, this lady won't bother with you."

[Einstein Compatibility +10%, Tesla Compatibility +10%]

Chapter 23: Dr. Tesla Doesn't Want Liu Bai to See the Room

At night, Lab 42.

"Ha… I'm exhausted."

Tesla threw the bags in her hands onto the ground, and collapsed onto the sofa like a salted fish.

Although Einstein looked much more elegant than Tesla, she was still sinking into the sofa, her face showing fatigue.

It seems that today's high-intensity shopping has overloaded the physical strength of these two beautiful scientist girls.

"It feels completely different from the dates in books."

"After all, I'm a Spirit."

Liu Bai looked at the two people lying on the sofa with a wry smile, thinking about how he hadn't done anything on today's date, "I'm really troubling you two."

"Actually, I had a lot of fun…" Tesla turned her head.

"Dr. Einstein also thinks this date was a success." Einstein said, "If possible, Dr. Tesla should take us out to play next time."

"Why do I have to take you?" Tesla muttered, "But the places I've been to, Trieste and North America, the duty-free shops are cheaper than London, and they have a lot of stuff. I'll definitely take you there next time we have a vacation, and Liu Bai can carry the bags next time."

"Hey, hey, hey, I'm a Spirit, I wouldn't mind if you weren't afraid of ghosts."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely create a body you can use before that."

Tesla, in her salted fish state, waved her hand confidently on the sofa.

"At that time, you just need to follow behind this lady and be responsible for carrying the bags—that's what a lab assistant should do."

"Is that really what they should do?" Liu Bai complained, "Dr. Einstein, let's report Tesla to headquarters for using public resources for personal gain."

"Sorry, Dr. Einstein can't do that." Einstein took a can of cola from the bag at her feet, "Mr. Liu Bai's name is not on the lab assistant list, and more importantly—Dr. Einstein also needs a bag carrier."

After saying that, Einstein stuck out her tongue at Liu Bai with an innocent expression.

"…"

Liu Bai was speechless at Einstein's honesty.

"By the way." Einstein seemed to remember something, "My teacher and the others will arrive in London tomorrow, would Mr. Liu Bai like to pick them up with us?"

"Of course, Tesla will go too, right?" Liu Bai looked at Salted Fish Tesla.

"Me? If I could, I'd like to sleep at home."

"That means you're willing to go."

Tesla nodded undeniably. No matter what, the other party was her teacher. Although she often called her "old woman," she was still very grateful to her in her heart.

"Speaking of which, Liu Bai, do you mind exposing yourself in front of others?"

Although Tesla was physically tired, her mind was still clear.

Liu Bai was stunned when he heard this question.

Yes, if the second phase of the experiment is to be carried out, then it will inevitably be necessary to show the other party their existence.

"Don't worry, Dr. Einstein invited my teacher and the others in the name of researching mecha."

Einstein seemed to be prepared for this question.

"Dr. Einstein thinks that Liu Bai should meet my teacher and the others to confirm their thoughts. If you don't want to expose yourself, then terminate the experiment and change it to optimizing the mecha. If you don't mind… I will make my teacher and the others swear to keep Liu Bai's secret."

"Tsk, Liesel, you've really thought things through."

Einstein's thorough preparations left Dr. Tesla speechless.

Even Liu Bai couldn't find fault with it.

"Since she's your teacher, Einstein, I naturally trust her."

[Einstein Compatibility +5%]

"Okay, in that case, I'll talk to my teachers at the appropriate time."

Einstein stretched. "By the way, Dr. Tesla, aren't you going to clean up your room?"

"Roo... uh."

Tesla's eyes twitched as she thought of the mess her room was in.

Maybe... she really should clean up her room?

"...Tomorrow."

Tesla lay on the sofa, not wanting to move at all.

She had spent the whole day touring London! Where would she find the energy to clean up her room?

Taking a break was only natural, right?

"Dr. Einstein believes that tomorrow's Dr. Tesla will say the same thing," Einstein said without hesitation, calling Tesla out.

"Hey! Liesel!"

"Then I'll go," Liu Bai sighed. On one hand, he wanted to thank Tesla, but on the other hand, he really couldn't stand the state of Tesla's room.

It's not like Liu Bai was a neat freak.

"No need!" Tesla, the lazy bum, jumped up. "I'll clean it myself!"

For some reason, Tesla was suddenly full of energy.