A New Special Situation / Self-Satisfaction

Upon hearing this, Mobius showed a pleased expression.

So even if we follow the first-come, first-served rule, there aren't many people who can compete with me?

Although it was very inappropriate, Mobius still gave Eden a slightly smug look.

Eden: "..."

Eden didn't know how to put it. She was annoyed... although she was, she could also see that the two of them had a lot in common in this regard.

Mobius's hostility toward himself thus dissipated considerably.

From any perspective, it seems like a good thing?

But this feeling of being inferior is truly unpleasant...

"Alright, since that's the case, let's talk about the issue of borrowing money."

Mobius and Eden don't have any issues with like-sex repulsion, but Mebius is still very unhappy with Liu Bai's behavior today.

So Mobius turned and sat down at the table next to him, and then took off his shoes.

... Liu Bai still had a bad feeling.

With her black-stockinged legs crossed, Mobius gazed at the doll below with a hint of yandere affection.

"Honey, aren't you going to do something about it?"

Chapter 311 New Special Circumstances

"So, Liu Bai, you want to start a company so that Eden can debut as a singer?"

While enjoying Liu Bai's foot massage, Mobius understood the general meaning behind Liu Bai's gesture.

Well, she paid Liu Bai to "support his mistress," so it's not unreasonable for her to ask Liu Bai to massage her feet as payment, right?

If I could see and touch Liu Bai right now, I would definitely take out a whip and Liu Bai and have a fun game with him to let him know that keeping a mistress outside comes at a price.

Although Eden was the kind of person Mobius found "pitiful," even so, we still need to distinguish between them.

"Starting a company... that's a bit troublesome."

Mobius thought about it and realized that giving money wasn't a problem; he could just give it to Liu Bai if she wanted it, especially since she seemed to get along quite well with Eden.

Starting a company isn't a problem for her; her status still grants her certain privileges.

But the problem is, you can't actually take my money, start a company, and live a life of luxury with Eden!

Wouldn't that make me the biggest sucker in the world?

If you do that, I'd rather continue living as a widow for you.

"After all, I have little experience in starting a company, and my situation at Moth Chasers to Fire is not very optimistic recently."

Mobius blatantly lied, since Liu Bai had no idea what the situation was like at the top of the Moth Chasers to Fire anyway.

"I can tell from the beginning that your assistant thought of me as a boss looking for trouble, right?"

Blanca, standing next to him, gave an awkward smile to the air.

"But then again, I can handle the company setup, Mobius, you just need to provide the funds... Hmm, that sounds a bit odd."

"In that case, why not just put it under the name of the Moth Chasers to Fire?"

Ignoring Liu Bai's suggestion, Mobius finally revealed his true thoughts.

"Although it's a bit difficult to help you start a company, it might be possible to succeed if we propose setting up a small department."

"A department isn't something that can be set up just like that, is it?" Liu Bai wasn't so easily fooled.

"It's not a big problem. Moth Chasers to Fire actually lacking right now is a department that can calm the public's emotions as the Honkai disease spreads and Honkai becomes more active."

"So you mean entertainment? But Eden and I don't need that, do we?"

With so many entertainment companies around, Liu Bai felt that he and Eden weren't that different.

However, the next moment, Liu Bai understood what Mobius meant.

"Oh... the Moth Chasers to Fire doesn't mind spending a little money to maintain a potentially useful subsidiary department?"

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean."

Mobius nodded, Liu Bai understood, and Eden remained silent.

This is what it means for a billionaire to invest casually. Whether they make money or not, it doesn't matter at all. It's a star company, so just consider it as boosting public happiness. Losing a little money is no big deal.

For those Moth Chasers to Fire, Eden is pretty much the same. Star companies spend hundreds of thousands or even tens of millions of dollars a year on packaging, promotion and other miscellaneous things, which is nothing more than a drop in the ocean.

After all, the Moth Chasers to Fire is a genuine "United Nations" organization, because it is responsible for fighting the Honkai, so it is the kind of organization that uses the resources of all mankind to do its work.

After thinking about it for a moment, Liu Bai realized that if this proposal were submitted, it would pass even if it was only to Mobius.

One reason why Mobius's position in the Moth Chasers to Fire is becoming increasingly awkward is that Mobius himself has no weaknesses or desires, and spends all his time buried in the laboratory researching the Honkai.

Using Honkai disease for human experiments every day would frighten even ordinary people, let alone the elders and high-ranking officials. Coupled with the normal fighting spirit and inherent weaknesses of human beings, they would definitely unite to ostracize Mobius.

However, because Mobius is a man who truly gets things done, he can only be ostracized. Anyone with a sound mind knows that kicking him is out of the question.

So if Mobius were to submit this proposal, many people would probably just glance at it and approve it immediately. After all, spending a little money to appease and restrict a giant and mad scientist is a windfall.

So... is this theoretically a win-win situation?

This matter is by no means a handle or a fatal flaw for Mobius, but it can make others feel that they have something in their hands, and it can alleviate Mobius's current awkward situation of Moth Chasers to Fire.

—Although Liu Bai estimated that Mobius probably hadn't expected this step.

"So... that's how it is?"

"What do you mean by 'just like that'?"

Mobius was somewhat displeased by Liu Bai's voice.

"You guys need to produce some tangible results, otherwise you can't blame me if you get disbanded."

Even if it's just to appease you, this group can't possibly be disbanded...

Just as Liu Bai was mentally complaining, the system issued a notification sound, something that hadn't happened in a long time.

[A huge variable was detected within the simulation]

Please select how to handle variables!

[Termination: This simulation will be forcibly terminated and settled with the highest reward. Some actions from this simulation will not be carried over to reality.]

[Comply: Continue simulation—Warning: This option will bring unpredictable changes; the host must be constantly vigilant for simulation corrections!]

"...?"

This was the first time Liu Bai had ever seen the system present such a serious option.

What does "unknowable change" mean?

Does this mean that you have established a subsidiary department of Star Company within Moth Chasers to Fire?

What unknown changes will this bring?

Liu Bai subconsciously fell into deep thought.

There are also in-simulation corrections...

Go with the flow!

After a brief moment of thought, Liu Bai chose this option.

There's no need to rush if it never ends. If it enters a bad end due to unknowable changes, you can refuse to simulate loading reality.

On the contrary, what exactly is this unknowable change...?

[Confirmed to comply!]

[This simulation has been updated from "Eden's Song" to "Flame-Chasers Epic"]

[Conditions for successful simulation: All Flame-Chasers except Elysia must have a 200% compatibility rate]

[Condition for simulation failure: Triggering simulation corrections for any character!]

[This simulation has a limited mechanism: The host can consume 10 simulation attempts to transform a designated character into a simulation host. The designated character must be within the host's line of sight. After a non- Flame-Chasers character is transformed into a host, a simulation will be randomly selected. This simulation can be saved midway. Completing this simulation is considered as completing other Flame-Chasers simulations! If any character's simulation correction is triggered midway, this simulation will be reset to "Eden's Song"]

...?

Does this system mean... that it can actively turn other people into its hosts?

Current progress:

Kevin (unlocked), Elysia (unlocked), Aponia (unlocked), Eden (207%), Vil-V (unlocked), Kalpas (unlocked)

Sue (unlocked), Sakura (unlocked), Kosma (unlocked), Mobius (unlocked), Gretel (unlocked, not yet born), Hua (unlocked), Pardofelis (unlocked)

Chapter 312 Self-Satisfaction

Um... what is this? A collection game?

But if you can clear the game in one go, it seems pretty good from that perspective?

Furthermore, the character specified for 10 simulation attempts is not limited to Flame-Chasers; other characters, such as Danzhu Cangxuan, can also be given simulations and have specific simulations unlocked.

Liu Bai's simulation attempts are currently overflowing, so it doesn't matter if he recruits a few more people.

As Liu Bai thought about it, he subconsciously wanted to transform Mobius.

But the next moment, Liu Bai immediately came to his senses and stopped his restless hand.

If this is transformed, Hua will definitely have to observe it when it reaches the time. So, let's just send it directly in this simulation, okay?

If you send a simulation, the simulation attempts will not be refunded!

Liu Bai glanced at Blanca, who had been sitting quietly to the side... then looked away.

Forget it, she's Gretel's mother. Let's not create a butterfly effect that could ruin Gretel.

... Speaking of Flame-Chasers, Gretel is probably the easiest to get rid of among the heroes, right? She could disappear at any moment.

"Then it's settled. I'll apply, and you can wait for the news."

Seeing that no one objected, Mobius got off the table and put his shoes back on.

"Let's go, Blanca."

"Oh oh..."

Blanca was called twice by Mobius before she snapped out of her daze.

"You're leaving already?"

Blanca felt that Mobius had finally managed to see her "deceased husband," so there was no need for her to be in such a hurry.

"Aren't you leaving? Stay for dinner?" Mobius's attitude towards Blanca was quite good—at least he was genuinely friendly in his speech.

"Oh..."

Blanca nodded and obediently followed Mobius from behind.

Once outside, without turning his head, Mobius asked, "Blanca, what were you daydreaming about just now?"

"I... um, it's nothing."

Blanca shook her head as the face of the handsome man she had seen at the last seminar flashed through her mind.

His... I think his name is Hen?

"Really not? I've noticed you've been quite distracted lately."

Mobius finally glanced sideways at Blanca behind him.

"You've started to be so forgetful... Just this morning, who passes on messages without leaving their name? The day before yesterday, the experimental records you submitted had the data copied in the wrong line. And the day before that, you burned the whole pot of rice while cooking lunch... If you have something on your mind, you can talk to me. I'm not the kind of boss who doesn't care about his subordinates at all."

"..."

What you said is quite ridiculous.

However, Blanca had to admit that although the doctor liked to assign a lot of work to his assistants, he could actually get time off if he really needed to.

"Go ahead and say it. It's not work time now, you can say whatever you want." Mobius couldn't help but sigh as he looked at Blanca's hesitant expression.

"Really?" Blanca asked very cautiously. "Then I'll tell you... I... I might have someone I like."