Chapter 108

MEI's pronunciation is quite standard.

That's probably right.

But even though they're speaking the same language, why does it sound like they're speaking two different languages?!

Raven seemed to come to its senses only after MEI finished speaking.

"Do you understand?" MEI asked.

"I... I don't understand... do I?" Raven said uncertainly, "But what you said seems to make a lot of sense..."

I had no idea what had just happened, but I just felt that Doctor Mei seemed really amazing.

"That reading speed just now," MEI said, adjusting his glasses, "Was enough for me to memorize those things, and for me, it was less about learning something new."

"It's more like using these things to find lost memories."

"This... you... are amazing!" Raven was speechless.

She then realized that this PhD was much more capable than she had imagined. She used to think she had overestimated her, but now she realized that she had underestimated this PhD!

She was not on the same level as him and the Jackal at all.

In any case, Jackal could never do something like that.

"You have a good memory," the Raven exclaimed.

"It's alright," MEI replied casually.

Different roles bring different ability enhancements. Although the role of Doctor Mei has a very low knowledge value, his physical fitness and athletic ability are greatly weakened in all aspects.

However, it received an epic boost in intelligence and practical skills.

Besides, MEI has a buff!

The title grants a 5% increase in learning speed, a 50% increase in damage resistance, and a 50% chance to trigger Novice Protection.

Putting the latter two aside, the first one is truly incredible in the present day!

This kind of increase, based on a percentage, is the most incredible kind of increase! It's not based on a fixed number, but on a percentage; the larger the base, the greater the increase.

Therefore, the current learning speed is truly capable of reading ten lines at a glance and remembering everything.

A single page of information doesn't take much time at all.

The Raven stopped bothering the professor. She stopped thinking about how intelligent he was, and stopped trying to assess his research capabilities. Even if she occasionally did think about it, she could only sigh at how different people were.

Without the Raven's interference Doctor Mei really started studying.

This is not simply for the Erguotou Girls Group.

It's also for my own sake.

The foundation for improving one's knowledge is cosplay, or rather, acting. Just like an actor needs to portray a character, she also needs to portray a character.

The process and principles of acting are basically the same, and both require careful analysis, understanding, and interpretation of the character.

Get into the role.

The difference is that actors have a script for their roles, and directors and crew members help them analyze the characters. But MEI only has herself.

But what they have in common is that they both need to get into character.

Now, don't feel like you're playing a role; instead, you are the role.

Now!

I am MEI.

Yes, this is MEI. Without all the messy things from the past in my heart, MEI now sees the world anew, as if I've been reborn.

To view the things of this era as a researcher, as a scientist.

Learn and understand the things of this era.

Start by studying these materials seriously, instead of trying to impress the Raven and appear profound like you did just now.

MEI began to carefully study each and every document.

Although the speed was much slower than before, it was still fast. Reading, attempting to understand, and simultaneously trying to evoke resonance with similar knowledge in one's memory.

MEI began to study these materials seriously.

The Raven now seem to have some free time.

The search for SU was mainly handled by Gray Serpent, with me playing a supporting role.

Meanwhile, Jackal seemed to have no intention of paying attention to MEI anymore and focused on his own research.

Everything seemed to have entered a calm and dull phase, with no major events breaking out.

But is everything really that smooth sailing?

Undercurrents surge within the Anti-Entropy, and the infighting inherent in human nature is brought to its extreme! So what if there is Honkai?

Even if a massive Honkai could erupt at any time and destroy the civilization of this era, so what?

As long as the Honkai doesn't destroy the civilization of this era, and doesn't destroy humanity.

Then humanity will never stop fighting amongst itself!

After all, it is very difficult to keep humans rational all the time.

Of course, even if one remains rational, internal strife will inevitably become more brutal.

Raiden Ryoma returned to ME Company, but ME Company could never be the same again. A storm was brewing, and ME Company was like a small boat adrift on a vast ocean.

Things didn't get better after the trip to Hyperion; in fact, bad news followed one after another.

Previously, the Area 11 government issued an investigation order against ME Company, but so far no convincing reasons have been found.

However, the forced shutdown of ME Company due to the investigation has made the ME Company less stable internally.

It seems that everyone can see ME Company's weakness, and it seems that Anti-Entropy is about to change.

All these changes are still in the works, and the person who truly controls them is yet to come.

"What exactly is lacking?" Cocolia pondered this question carefully, muttering to herself, "It's just borrowing that Doctor Mei, isn't it?"

"Why is this Gray Serpent so adamant in its stance?"

Cocolia n't understand. Wasn't that doctor the guy they kidnapped from the Hyperion? How important could he be? They could just borrow him for a bit and then return him.

We absolutely will not cause any deaths.

It's just for a little while, this deal seems pretty worthwhile.

Why can't it be used anymore?

Cocolia couldn't understand this; the Gray Serpent's attitude was too resolute. So resolute that Cocolia couldn't afford the price. And since she couldn't afford the price, she couldn't just force her way in.

This is unnecessary; the cost is too high.

"Sigh..." Cocolia sighed.

Now it's almost to the point where the arrow is on the bowstring and must be released.

"Never mind." Cocolia shook her head and muttered to herself, "That's it. If we can't borrow this doctor, then so be it. It's a bit of a shame though."

Unfortunately, they couldn't find any evidence to support their claims, and there was no way to create the most useful evidence.

Without solid evidence, it will give Raiden Ryoma a chance to turn the tables.

But it's no use saying anything now.

Let's go!

Cocolia picked up her phone and dialed an international number.

"Hello, is this the same customer from last time... What did you say? Siegfried?" Cocolia said, a little confused, "No, I'm not talking about him. I didn't call any services for him."

"It's the Raiden Ryoma, this time it needs to be expedited."

The coffin lid is about to be nailed shut by the Raiden Ryoma!

Chapter 138 Comrades, can't you drink?

"Your understanding of MEI seems to have improved quite a bit."

A unique voice, neither male nor female, neither child nor old nor young, yet seemingly possessing a hint of electronic quality, appeared in MEI's mind.

"You actually spoke up first." MEI seemed a little surprised.

"That's really strange."

It's a system.

I always have to take the initiative to contact her; if I don't, the system won't even utter a sound. But today I actually contacted her first.

Even like this...

Is that the sincerity of their attitude? It is quite sincere, but it seems to go beyond sincerity; there's a hint of trepidation, as if they're afraid or worried about something.

This system is truly intriguing.

"It's not that surprising. Actually, I'm quite concerned about your situation." The system said in a particularly caring tone, "We're interdependent. If you're doing well, I'm doing well."

"If you're not doing well, I'm not much better off either."

"Okay, I understand." MEI pushed up her glasses and said, "There's no need to say more about this."

Are they truly inseparable, mutually beneficial, sharing both prosperity and adversity?

MEI did not question the system.

This system has a unique characteristic: it tells the truth, but not the whole story. They may be complementary yet not a unified whole; they may benefit each other, but when disaster strikes, they will abandon each other.

Therefore, MEI does not want to question the system, but also does not completely trust the system.

If you completely believe this system, you're being foolish.

"I still have a lot of documents to review," MEI said. "So I don't want you wasting my time here."

"Oh, you're looking at data." The system seemed to understand something and said, "I knew it, your knowledge of MEI seems to have increased a lot recently."

MEI is not an easy character to understand.

If we only consider goals and emotions, MEI is quite easy to understand. Her goals are simple, her emotions are simple, and she doesn't have much complexity.

But MEI is also the most difficult character to understand.

For someone like the most powerful brain in the Honkai, figuring out MEI is no easy task.

For most people, learning is not a joyful experience; it's tedious, frustrating, and incredibly lonely. There's not much fun to be had.

From the beginning, the system felt that to understand MEI, it had to accept his power.

After all, taking shortcuts is human nature.

As a result, MEI's understanding value increased because he failed to absorb his power.

Now things are a bit hard to say.

The system didn't see this as a good thing, because MEI's understanding value had increased, which meant that he had started to put in the effort! As the saying goes, hard work pays off, and the last thing the system wanted to see was a diligent person.

Of course, he won't make any profit if he's too lazy.

"Is there anything you want to say?" MEI sensed that the system's words seemed to have a different meaning.

This doesn't seem like someone who's simply concerned about themselves or their understanding of the role, does it?

It seems to have another meaning.

What does that mean?

MEI was even more curious. It seemed the system was starting to fear him? What was it afraid of? What was it afraid of about him? Was it afraid that he would research the system?

This is really an interesting thing.

"What kind of help are you planning to offer?" MEI asked.

"Oh, oh, oh!" The system suddenly became interested, and even raised its voice considerably as it said, "If this is what you need, I can offer you some assistance."

The system is really excited! What is this? This is like having a pillow delivered to you just when you're dozing off.