Chapter 78

"No one would pay attention to a researcher like her."

"What is she researching?" Gray Serpent suddenly became curious about this question. If she was a researcher, and if it was MEI, perhaps her research would be of some value.

"This..." Jackal seemed a little frustrated. After thinking it over again, she finally said, "Instant noodles with a cute girl flavor."

"Selling shares with AI."

"Besides..."

"To be studied by others."

"Being studied?" Gray Serpent found it hilarious; this didn't seem like a researcher at all.

"By whom? Otto?"

"You could say that," Jackal said. "After all, Otto has been researching souls and resurrecting Kallen. And that cleaner is the best subject for his research."

"So..." Gray Serpent said, "Is this cleaner really her?"

Is she really MEI?

"The probability is very high," Jackal said. "I don't think this action is enough to test her further. We need to be more aggressive."

"Just grab them," Raven suggested again. "You'll understand everything then."

"No way!" Gray Serpent rejected outright. "We currently have collaborations with both Schicksal and Anti-Entropy."

"And we can't be sure."

"Continue to probe!"

"Increase the intensity!"

Mei hadn't realized that something was wrong with these things. For her, getting to know Raiden Ryoma through such an unexpected event was something she had never imagined.

I want her to feel something about Raiden Ryoma...

It's not that there isn't any.

Take a few pictures without clothes.

Okay, I don't mean the woman is ridden by Raiden Ryoma. I need high definition, uncensored, and erotic. As long as those conditions are met.

She might not even be able to react.

In reality, whether a character is equipped or not, drawing her will affect her to some extent.

If not actively contacted or awakened, the effect is so weak that it can be almost ignored.

If you actively contact and wake it up, the effect will be very noticeable.

To remove the MEI-equipped Li Pu, he needs to first increase his knowledge and Synchronization Rate, and then quickly reduce the Synchronization Rate by performing a reverse operation.

Therefore, only a research topic, or one that can interest Li Pu, will elicit a response from her at this time.

A printable photo is one, but not at least not right now.

Now Li Pu, as MEI, needs to understand one point.

What exactly constitutes maternal love, and how can one infuse the food they cook with maternal love?

"Following Mei." Mei said, holding the small board, "Is there absolutely no reaction?"

She once used the identity of Cecilia to be with Kiana, and her initial equipment was based on the emotions evoked by the interaction between mother and daughter, which led to her final equipment.

But do you feel absolutely nothing when you're with Mei?

"Mom... what is Researcher Mei researching?" Mei asked with a hint of curiosity.

The lab seemed quite empty; it was hard to find any of her research topics.

"Instant noodles..." MEI said.

"Huh?!" Mei was a little confused. This thing... needs to be studied? No... could this be some kind of metaphor? Or maybe some kind of code name?

It's not right to say it directly.

"Oh, oh." Mei didn't understand, but she tried to think about it following the same line of thought.

"Mom... Researcher Mei is really amazing."

"Is everything going smoothly?" Mei asked again. Although it seemed like it was a secret, Mei didn't quite understand what the principle of secrecy meant, or what it meant to ask what you should ask and not to ask what you shouldn't ask.

However, she didn't ask on purpose; it was just something that came up casually.

"Not going too well," MEI said, scratching his head. "We lack research samples."

"It's quite troublesome if there are no research samples."

"Is that so?" Mei seemed to sigh as she said, "That looks really troublesome, there's a lack of research samples."

"Mei has no way to help her mother get research samples right now."

It should be Honkai Energy, or Honkai zombie, or Honkai Beast, right?

She's only Trainee Valkyrie right now and can't get any contact with her at all.

"No, you can." MEI pushed up her glasses.

'Should we just ask Mei?'

Is this not a good idea?

Chapter 107 I'm So Wronged!

Nations and transnational organizations can sometimes be an irreconcilable contradiction.

Note that this is a multinational organization!

It is not a multinational corporation.

It's not like the usual kind where they hold meetings every few days, and after ten days or half a month, they finally come up with a proposal only to have it vetoed. It's not like they finally send someone to mediate an international lawsuit, only to find out who is suing this official's international organization.

Rather, it is a large international organization with clear (probable) goals, a rigorous (possible) action plan, superior scientific research capabilities, and sufficiently powerful and advanced manufacturing technology, while also possessing a certain number of armed forces belonging to the organization rather than a particular country.

Such an organization is absolutely intolerable for a sovereign state.

As the saying goes, "How can one allow others to sleep soundly under one's bed?"

However, given shared interests, there's still a possibility they might sleep together.

This is why military personnel from various nations can be seen on the Hyperion of Schicksal.

Even if it's Schicksal, they still need to cooperate with the state to obtain vital resources, from food and raw materials to personnel and facilities.

The state can provide these things, but in Schicksal, it must relinquish some of its interests.

People from other countries should also be allowed to reside there.

Of course, all of this is based on the premise that we are facing a common enemy.

This enemy is the Honkai!

However, as we all know, the greatest passion of human beings—a passion that even when facing a powerful enemy, we cannot completely avoid—is internal strife.

Even in the face of Honkai, it's not uncommon for major powers to undermine each other.

Of course, major powers don't just try to undermine each other. If their interests align, it's reasonable for them to join forces and give a little sarcastic or negative advice to the Schicksal or Anti-Entropy.

Especially for Area 11, it would be something they would be happy to see if they could cause some trouble for Anti-Entropy.

After all, a mega-corporation exists on their territory. A super high-tech company, even considered the pride of Area 11. Yet, this company has absolutely no connection to Area 11.

They belong to the category of Anti-Entropy!

This made Area 11 very dissatisfied, but there was nothing they could do about it, so they could only grit their teeth and turn a blind eye.

However, if there is an opportunity to cause trouble for this company, the government agencies in Area 11 would be very happy to do so.

"What is this thing?" Raiden Ryoma was now feeling really overwhelmed.

He had never imagined things would be as difficult as they were today.

The saying "misfortunes never come singly" seems to have been made specifically for him. Ever since he saw a woman who looked remarkably like his wife, his bad luck has never stopped.

It started with a scandal.

After all, Confucius once said, "Food and sex are human nature; they are the greatest desires of mankind." As long as people are full, they are creatures who will dance for love, or even just for the sake of dancing rather than for the sake of offspring.

There's no problem if these things aren't said.

Even if you say it out loud.

Although the private matters of high-ranking officials can easily attract public attention, the impact can be mitigated with some maneuvering.

But what if you haven't solved this old problem before another one comes along?

"Bribery? Tax evasion?" Raiden Ryoma said, feeling both annoyed and amused, "Since when has it become any of the business for the mascot organization of Area 11 to concern itself with MEI Corporation's financial situation?"

"And do I need to bribe these guys?"

Raiden Ryoma is both infuriating and hilarious.

Area 11 Government Office?

Who do they think they are?!

They wouldn't dare utter a peep in front of their "father country," while Anti-Entropy has essentially secured its cooperation with the USA. ME Company can do whatever it wants in Area 11.

Does speaking to officials in Area 11 carry any weight?

Have?

The prime minister who felt he was useful has already stepped down, and the members of parliament have left politics.

How dare this mascot organization mess with ME Company?

Did they eat bear heart and leopard?

"But where did these guys get this thing from?" Raiden Ryoma thought to himself, looking at the object in his hand. "This is really a bit troublesome."

Although the Area 11 government is very close to the mascot.

But it's a legitimate government agency, after all; it can't be treated like a mere mascot. The necessary connections and procedures still need to be followed.

Although the Area 11 government can't really do anything to ME Company.

However, if someone tries to trip you up or cause you trouble, that can be extremely annoying.

All the necessary relationships were established, and all the necessary tasks were completed without fail.

Why are they suddenly going to cause me trouble?

Raiden Ryoma scratched its head.

"Something's not right." Raiden Ryoma stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window in his office. He gently moved the blinds and looked outside.

The bustling streets remain as vibrant as ever.

It seems that no one is aware of the potential threats to this world. Everyone continues to live in those affluent, boring, and mechanical days.

Indeed, the people on these streets could not possibly realize quickly that the Honkai was a disaster.

This is not simply because the authorities have blocked the real information.

It's hard to truly realize the nature of disaster unless it happens to you personally.

The Honkai has not yet occurred.

But a conspiracy has already descended upon him.

"No!" Ryoma felt something was extremely wrong. He paced back and forth, carefully considering the problem. Something's not right! There must be a source to this.

Longma thought about it carefully for a while, and then he took out the photo and looked at it carefully for a while.

"Right!"

Ryoma suddenly realized something.

Yes, it seems that all the things that have happened to him lately started after he learned of this daughter's existence. Ever since he found out about her, Raiden Ryoma has been plagued by bad luck, with all sorts of things happening one after another.

"Yes!" Raiden Ryoma thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps I should go and meet this woman."

Raiden Ryoma immediately picked up the phone and dialed his secretary.

"Make the arrangements," said Raiden Ryoma. "I think I need to go up to the Hyperion."