Chapter 186

"Sometimes I really envy Shen Gonglin's fighting style. I couldn't do it before, and now... I can't do it at all."

After clearing out the enemies around Shen Gonglin, Mei stood beside him, sword in hand, acting as his bodyguard. Shen Gonglin handled ranged attacks while Mei handled melee combat—this was the most effective tactic at the moment. Watching Shen Gonglin eliminate the distant enemies one by one, Mei sighed. She herself was also skilled in Electromagnetic Force, so why hadn't she thought of such an attack method? She hadn't tried it when the Conquest Gem was still inside her, and now that the Conquest Gem had been removed... it was even more impossible.

We only realize how much we regret something when we lose it.

"It's not difficult. It's just about wrapping it with Electromagnetic Force and using a coin as a carrier. Besides, Mei, you can still do it now if you want to. I can already feel it. Even though you've stopped Conquest Gem, there's still a lot of Electromagnetic Force in your body. It just hasn't been properly guided. Come on, try it if you don't believe me."

Unlike Theresa, who wields a giant cross and smashes people, Shen Gonglin felt that his fighting style should be more elegant, serving as a long-range artillery platform. After hearing Mei's exclamation, he was also intrigued. No one was more familiar with the control of Electromagnetic Force than him. He could feel that there was still a lot of unused Electromagnetic Force in Mei's body. It seemed that the Conquest Gem had been in her body for so long without paying any rent. Mei seemed to be struggling with her current fighting strength, Shen Gonglin felt that he had to cheer her up a little.

Several times now, Shen Gonglin has often heard Mei mutter to herself that she can't do anything. Such a beautiful girl, and with her help, should be able to do anything.

"Huh? Really? I can really do it too..."

Mei's eyes widened slightly. Could it be that Shen Gonglin was trying to cheer her up? That shouldn't be the case. After all, given Shen Gonglin's personality, it would be extremely difficult for him to cheer up a girl. This meant that she really did have a way to become a little more powerful.

Chapter 90

Mei had been pondering this question: was it because she was too weak that things turned out this way? When Kiana was taken to Schicksal Headquarters by Durandal and the others, she couldn't directly save her. And when Kiana transformed into Herrscher, she was defeated by her in the blink of an eye. At that time, Shen Gonglin criticized her for being useless, and Mei also felt that she really was useless. Before, when the Conquest Gem was still available, even if she was weak, she could still be Shen Gonglin's "power bank." But now that the Conquest Gem was gone, she couldn't even be a "power bank" herself. This made this troubled girl even more conflicted.

The road ahead is long, and with her current strength, she can't do anything. Realizing this, Mei practiced swordsmanship even more desperately. However, traditional swordsmanship is becoming increasingly weak in the face of Honkai. Now, Shen Gonglin says that she can still use that dazzling lightning... She used to be terrified of this power, but now Mei misses it terribly.

"Of course, it wouldn't work for anyone else, but Mei, you're different. Most other people would lose control if they used it, but you're different. This power is your own. Although the Conquest Gem is currently inside that brat Kiana, Conquest Gem rent it has left inside you over the years is already quite considerable. Come on, Mei, let me help you guide it. Just remember this feeling. You're really amazing, you know? Do you know what makes you amazing...? Oh, right, you're an amazing cook!"

He wanted to praise Mei, but Shen Gonglin wasn't the type to be considerate of girls' feelings. He racked his brains but couldn't come up with any good words. All he could think of was something like Mei being able to form the Emperor Armor with the other four suits of armor. Finally, he found one of Mei's good qualities: yes, she's an amazing cook.

"That last sentence is superfluous! Shen Gonglin, go back and think of something. If you can't figure out what makes me so great, then you'd better eat all the carrots and green peppers every time... Hurry up and teach me how to use it!"

Mei was initially quite happy, since Shen Gonglin was praising her, but as always, he couldn't say anything nice. What did he mean by saying her cooking was super delicious? Is that a compliment in this situation? Mei puffed up her cheeks in Shen Gonglin. Why couldn't Rin make people happy for a little longer? She really wanted to twist him up and eat him.

"Hiss... Mei, you always sleep so soundly, that's really impressive... Okay, okay, stop glaring at me like that. Come on, feel my electric current now, and then activate the Electromagnetic Force hidden within you... That's right, just like that, and then, fire it all at once, Railgun!"

Such a terrifying threat made Shen Gonglin quickly consider Mei's strengths. However, upon seeing the girl's obviously angry expression, Shen Gonglin quickly changed the subject. He gently held Mei's arm, and Electromagnetic Force flowed into Mei's body through the point of contact between the two. Under the stimulation of this external Electromagnetic Force, the original Electromagnetic Force in Mei's body was instantly activated. Mei's face showed a look of surprise. This guy didn't lie to her.

Although it couldn't compare to the power of her previous self when she controlled her body, it was still much stronger than before. Controlling the current in her body, Mei flicked a coin with her thumb, just like Shen Gonglin had done before. A blue beam of light shot out from Mei's hand. Shen Gonglin's Railgun was orange, but this time it was blue, so this really was her own power.

"Shen Gonglin, it's true..."

Mei turned around happily. With this power, she felt more confident in protecting what was important to her. However, when she turned around, she realized that her posture with Shen Gonglin was a little inappropriate. Because he was guiding the Electromagnetic Force in his body, Mei was almost nestled in his arms. When she turned around, the two were extremely close, so close that Mei could see clearly how many eyelashes Shen Gonglin had. This guy is really good-looking.

Looking at Shen Gonglin up close, Mei couldn't help but exclaim in amazement. Everyone knew Mei was beautiful, but Shen Gonglin was still stunned. This guy was more delicate than a girl. He was already incredibly cute with his purple eyes, but now his gold and red eyes made him even more mysterious. There were golden star rings slowly rotating in both eyes. Those eyes, that nose, that mouth... No wonder Shen Gonglin was always the protagonist in her embarrassing dreams. It's not her fault, though; anyone would probably have the same result.

So, it shouldn't be a problem if I kiss myself, right?

Thinking this, Mei focused her gaze on Shen Gonglin's thin lips. Look how dry his lips are, it's unpleasant to look at. So she just moistened them a little. This isn't a kiss, it's more like applying some lip balm.

Having convinced herself of this, Mei gently raised her neck and leaned closer to Shen Gonglin. This wasn't the first time she'd done this, but Mei still couldn't help feeling nervous. How could she not be nervous? Calm down, calm down, just like in her dream. In her dream, wasn't she quite at ease?

"Mei, do you really think I'm dead? Even if I were dead, now is not the time to do this kind of thing. And you, can't you even put up a little resistance!"

Tesla's voice came from the side. The Red-haired Twin Tails scientist glared at the two of them with burning anger. What's going on? Don't they know there's still a war going on? How did Mei suddenly become like this? If I weren't here, they probably would have kissed.

Tesla forcefully separated the two, staring at Shen Gonglin Mei saying a word. Although Mei was the mastermind, it was also strange that she didn't resist. At first, Tesla thought the two of them were doing something legitimate, that Mei was just asking Shen Gonglin to help her channel the power in her body. But slowly, it suddenly changed. Did they really think he was dead? If he couldn't see it, he could just turn a blind eye. But he was standing right next to them! There should be a limit to how arrogant they are!

Chapter 91 Too Many Traitors

Tesla's gaze was so intense that it was hard not to feel uneasy. But why was she staring at me like that? Good heavens, I hadn't shown any initiative at all; at most, I hadn't resisted. The culprit should be Mei. I should be considered a victim too. Why was Tesla targeting me instead of Mei? Did she think I was easy to bully? Sigh, there was nothing I could do. After all, I had always been bullied and had always been pitiful.

Shen Gonglin felt so wronged; she needed a hug from Theresa. Unable to bear Tesla's murderous gaze, Shen Gonglin turned around and went behind Theresa. Of all the people in this group, only Theresa was diligently fighting against the world's assault forces; everyone else was slacking off. The headmistress had a heavy responsibility on her shoulders.

"Dr. Tesla, why is the design of this invading World Serpent mech force so similar to that of Anti-Entropy's mechs?"

Mei spoke up to Shen Gonglin, since she was in the same boat as her. She had just lost her temper. Everyone was in the same Mei, so no one should judge anyone else. Mei didn't believe anyone else could hold back in that kind of atmosphere. Bronya couldn't hold back, Kiana definitely couldn't, and even Dr. Tesla probably couldn't hold back herself. Turning her attention back to the battlefield, Mei frowned as she looked at the incoming mechs. Controlling the lightning within her body, Mei cleaved the mech in two with a single slash. Not only its shape, but even its internal structure seemed very similar to Anti-Entropy's mechs. What was going on?

"Although I hate to admit it... this pneumatic system, this alloy armor, and the design of the rapid-fire homing missiles... it's like they stole it straight from my head, just with a different color! Hey! I've never received any patent fees. Where did they get the Titan's blueprints from?!"

Upon hearing this, Tesla immediately forgot about Mei and Shen Gonglin's earlier philandering. The red-haired professor was frantically pulling her hair and jumping up and down. She had noticed as soon as she saw the mech unit that these mechs were actually her designs. After all, most of Anti-Entropy's mech units were designed by her, a genius. But who knew how World Serpent had obtained this technology? Being attacked by something she had developed herself, Tesla was already thinking of calling the police, although calling the police would be completely useless anyway.

"Doctor, now is not the time to think about these things. The enemy aircraft on the deck and bridge have been cleared out. But it's strange. Although these mechs were indeed troublesome, they were not difficult to eliminate. Is this all the enemy can do? If so, I feel that it is not very effective."

With a single slash, Mei eliminated the last mech in her line of sight. Looking at the mech wreckage on the deck with some confusion, she realized there weren't many. These mechs likely fought by sheer numbers and overwhelming firepower, so this level of wreckage wouldn't pose much of a problem for the Hyperion. At most, it would only make things a little more difficult for the people cleaning the deck. Overall, Mei thought this intrusion was pointless. Could the opponent still have some hidden tricks up their sleeve?

"You're right... Theresa, Mei, and you, grab your weapons and let's go check out the engine room."

Putting aside the theft of its patents for the time being, Tesla considered where its competitors might target. The engine room was indeed an important place, after all, it was no longer the engine room it used to be, and it should now be considered a top priority.

"Engine room... you mean, the engine of the Moonlight Throne?"

Theresa reacted quickly; she immediately thought of this when Tesla mentioned it. The Hyperion is now using the original Moonlight Throne engine, which has a different meaning for the Herrscher and many others.

"That's right. Anti-Entropy has been researching how to completely end Honkai. The Moonlight Throne engine is a product of this project. This time, it was modified on the Hyperion and used in actual combat for the first time. You have seen the effect! When dealing with the Herrscher of the Void, the engine's conversion beam did trap the Herrscher of the Void and converted the Honkai energy in her body into other forms of energy. Now, this thing should be the only way to deal with Herrscher except through certain special means."

Tesla said with some pride, after all, this was a demonstration of human strength fighting against the Honkai. As for the special methods she mentioned, they were personal combat power. Whether it was the S-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal or something else, there were still some forces in this world that could fight against the Honkai, but Tesla still preferred to use scientific methods.

"But unfortunately... the conversion beam failed."

Theresa sighed softly. Tesla's words reminded her of the time when they were fighting the Herrscher of the Void. Although they had weakened the Herrscher of the Void 'Herrscher of the Void power, they hadn't fundamentally resolved the crisis it caused. In the end, many things still happened—her colleagues, her friends... If it weren't for Himeko and Shen Gonglin's efforts, Theresa couldn't even imagine what would have happened. Himeko ... she should be alright now, right?

Although Shen Gonglin said that she was probably just lost in a spacetime rift, Theresa couldn't help but worry every day that Himeko didn't return to her side.

"Yes, the conversion efficiency is far from sufficient. To solve these kinds of problems, a lot of technical support is needed. Therefore, we are looking for talent all over the world. After all, the world has never lacked geniuses. Since the end of the Second Honkai, Anti-Entropy has absorbed many industrial groups like the Mikoyan Design Bureau. In the process of rapid expansion, the drawbacks have also become apparent. We have been infiltrated by a force of unknown origin."

Tesla reluctantly revealed what was happening inside Anti-Entropy. It was unavoidable, Anti-Entropy requires technological support, and it's understandable that detailed verification is impossible at this rapid expansion. Now the consequences are evident: their mech patents have been infringed upon.

"You mean, the World Serpent has infiltrated the interior of Anti-Entropy?"

Theresa looked at Tesla with a somewhat speechless expression. She had originally thought that Schicksal was full of traitors, but she didn't expect that Anti-Entropy was in a similar situation. Spies and traitors were far too common in such a large organization. It was likely that Anti-Entropy and Schicksal had spies among themselves, and now with the addition of World Serpent, it was truly a headache.

Chapter Ninety-Two: The Tragedy of a Female Engineering Student

"The result should be obvious, right? Look at these mechs that look like they were made by copying and pasting; the internal technology leaks are already quite serious."

Dr. Tesla kicked the wreckage of the mecha on the ground, but he was too preoccupied with venting his anger to realize the huge difference in hardness between his delicate little foot and the broken metal lying on the ground. After kicking the metal, which made his foot hurt, Tesla Shen Gonglin. It was all the fault of this broken metal. It hurt so much!

"This situation... Anti-Entropy never noticed it?"

Theresa felt somewhat incredulous. After all, Anti-Entropy didn't use Valkyrie to fight like Schicksal. They relied on mech units to fight against the Honkai. These machines could be considered their core. Yet, their core technology had been leaked so severely. It seemed that Anti-Entropy wasn't having an easy time either and should have noticed something.

"Einstein and I both have our suspicions, but there are just too many suspects, like Cocolia, and the other technicians... But there's no clear evidence of betrayal. There are too many complicated things involved. I'll explain to you later when I have the chance. Right now, the most important thing is to go to the engine room and clean it thoroughly before we can feel at ease... Shen Gonglin, if you're interested, you can come to my room tonight and I'll tell you in detail."

As the group headed towards the Hyperion's engine room, Tesla glanced at Shen Gonglin and suddenly said, "Shen Gonglin should be quite interested in these secrets of Anti-Entropy, right? Anyway, this is the truth. If Shen Gonglin wants to know, I can tell Shen Gonglin. Tesla is quite good at this kind of topic."

Upon hearing Tesla's words, Theresa and Mei's expressions tightened. So, Tesla was launching his offensive? Going to her room to tell stories, and then talking until late at night, right? Then, using the excuse of it being late, he'd get Shen Gonglin to stay overnight, only to find their clothes strewn all over the bed the next day... As for why they imagined such a scenario... well, that's how it's portrayed in manga and TV shows!

"I have absolutely no interest. I didn't understand a word you were saying. I'd rather spend that time playing games with Bronya."

To everyone's surprise, Shen Gonglin refused Tesla's invitation outright. He genuinely had no interest in these matters. While Rin could understand it, he had absolutely no interest in learning about them. In Shen Gonglin's view, he'd rather spend his time playing games with Bronya than learning about those things. Why should he know those things?

"Tsk, I knew I shouldn't have studied engineering!"

Tesla cursed inwardly, wondering what a blockhead she was. How could Shen Gonglin be interested in something like this? The professor felt like a completely unromantic science and engineering girl. What was she talking about? How could someone like Shen Gonglin be interested in something like this? She should be into more interesting things. Oh no, did she think she was some kind of boring and dull girl?

That's not true. Tesla is really fun. If you don't believe me, Shen Gonglin can try it out. The real STEM girl is the one who's still in the lab. I'm completely different from that kind of girl.

"Fake mech, die!"

On the bridge outside the engine room, Tesla piloted his own mech and destroyed all the mechs that had plagiarized his patents. Although there were also mech units landing, their quantity and quality were not a big deal. Without Shen Gonglin and Theresa's help, Tesla alone destroyed all the enemy mechs. Tesla seemed to be venting his anger. Was he really angry because his knowledge had been used by others?

"Cleanup complete... Judging from the number of troops boarding the ship, it's not a big deal."

Judah smashed a control center on the ground that was still flashing with light with Judah's power. Theresa breathed a sigh of relief as she looked at the engine room, which was now completely under her control. However, a new question arose: these mech units were not capable of breaking through the engine room's defenses at all. There was no problem at all. What exactly were they trying to do?

"Tsk... Maybe we're all wrong. What Gray Serpent wants isn't the engine, but..."

The cockpit of the red mecha opened, Shen Gonglin and Tesla emerged. Eager to experience the romance of men once more, Shen Gonglin insisted on also entering the cockpit while Tesla piloted the mecha. Although the single-person cockpit could accommodate two, necessary physical contact was still possible. Tesla emerged from the cockpit with a slightly flushed face, while Shen Gonglin appeared much more composed. After all, the four of them had squeezed into one cockpit before; two people were nothing to them.

Before Tesla could finish speaking, the surrounding alarms suddenly stopped, the engines restarted, and the red lights of the alarms disappeared. Hearing the sound of the engines running, a look of surprise flashed across Tesla's face. What was going on? They hadn't done anything yet, so how did things return to normal? What did Gray Serpent do? Why did it suddenly retreat?

[Einstein, Einstein, can you hear me? What's going on? Has the Hyperion returned to normal?]

Tesla opened his communication channel to try to contact Einstein in the laboratory, and Dr. Chicken Coop Head's voice came through the communicator.

[Dr. Tesla, I heard you clearly. It seems the communication system has been restored, and Hyperion appears to be back to normal. I don't know exactly what he did... But you should all return to the lab now; I have something to discuss with everyone.]

In the laboratory, Dr. Einstein hung up the communication after speaking. Behind her, Bronya, who had just woken up, removed her neural connection helmet and opened her eyes. A trace of confusion flashed in the girl's gray eyes. In the time that had just passed, she had seen many things. First, the Gray Serpent invaded her memories. Then, with the help of her Class President monitor, she drove the Gray Serpent out. Finally, she seemed to have seen some things she couldn't understand through the Anti-Entropy database. Moreover, Dr. Einstein's figure was also in those images.

"Doctor, the Sea of Quantum, the Eye of the Abyss, and the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance... Bronya just saw a lot of things, what's going on?"

Bronya spoke quietly, and things seemed to be getting more and more confusing.

Chapter Ninety-Three: Two Options

When Shen Gonglin and the others returned to the laboratory, Bronya and Einstein gave everyone a detailed account of what had just happened. Gray Serpent's goal was not to seize the Hyperion; what he wanted to do was use the humanoid machine to infiltrate the Anti-Entropy database that had just connected with the Hyperion. He had already obtained what he wanted. A year ago, Anti-Entropy's records of the Eye of the Abyss and the Sea of Quantum seemed to indicate that he was trying to retrieve something from the Sea of Quantum. Everything he had done before was a prelude to this goal.

"I never expected that guy would have such a plan... Tesla, do you two have any way to reawaken my 2B? I also want to check if there are any hidden plans left by Gray Serpent in her mind. Honestly, these people are always plotting."

After listening to Einstein and Bronya's words, Shen Gonglin squatted down and gently poked the android girl's cheek. Beneath the mask, the girl's cheek was delicate and smooth, but no matter how Shen Gonglin touched her, she didn't react. The humanoid girl had entered this dormant state since Gray Serpent left the Hyperion's main system, as if it were some kind of self-protection mechanism. Now they had tried many methods but still couldn't wake her up, Shen Gonglin was a little worried about her condition.

"No, we've tried so many methods, but we can't wake her up again. We're at a stalemate. If we don't wake her up, we won't know where Kiana is. But to wake her up, we have to go back to Anti-Entropy headquarters and use specialized equipment. If that's the case, we'll have to ignore Cocolia's pleas for help... Hey? Shen Gonglin, what are you doing? Don't do anything to her just because she's unconscious!"

Tesla shook her head. She and Einstein had already tried everything, from neural pulses to other methods, but the humanoid machine didn't respond at all. The only option now was what she had just suggested: either go back to headquarters and try other instruments, but that would mean they wouldn't have time to reach Sea Abyss City and meet up with Cocolia. For that woman to ask for help, the situation must be extremely bad. But before she could finish speaking, she saw Shen Gonglin lift the android girl's leg. What was this guy trying to do?

"You've tried everything, including chili water and the tiger bench. I feel like those methods might work... Why are you looking at me like that? I've always been this cruel, don't you know that?"

Shen Gonglin tried to put on a cruel smile, but no matter how hard he tried, his face just couldn't seem to convey that kind of aura. Mei sighed and pulled him back. This guy was good for lightening the mood, but we still needed to discuss the specific strategy.

"Alright, alright, I know you're cruel, but Shen Gonglin, you can't treat a girl who has no power to resist like this. It's wrong to do that."

Mei, seemingly radiating the aura of a kindergarten teacher, corrected Mei Shen Gonglin's question: This guy is clearly not suited for that kind of cruel type. He can't even fake it properly, let alone pepper spray or the tiger bench. Who is he trying to torture?

"Hey, but Mei, don't you often have this kind of plot in your books, like tying up the female lead and then... mmm mmm mmm..."

Shen Gonglin said with some surprise, "I learned all these techniques from Mei's Book. If this is wrong, then why are there such plots in Mei's Book? And why does Mei seem to frequently read it?" Shen Gonglin was very puzzled. Since he was puzzled, he had to ask a question. However, before he could even finish asking his question, Mei covered his mouth tightly. The girl's face turned bright red, and her purplish-red eyes trembled violently. How did Shen Gonglin know? How did this bastard know such private things?!

Only Mei still thought it was her secret. Whether it was Shen Gonglin, Bronya, Kiana, or even the Class President, everyone knew that she hid many strange books in her room. Everyone knew, but no one said anything.

"... In short, I just discussed this topic with Ms. Theresa, and considering the current situation, there are two options."

Einstein was considerate of the girl's feelings. Seeing the current atmosphere, she took the initiative to change the subject. If she continued to stare at Mei, Mei would probably tear through the deck of the Hyperion and crawl inside. Unexpectedly, this Raiden Mei had such hobbies. Indeed, appearances can be deceiving. After changing her impression of Mei, Einstein told her the conclusion she and Theresa had discussed. Now they were facing a major decision.

"One Cocolia's request for support, return directly to Anti-Entropy Headquarters to repair the humanoid machine, abandon the Gem of Desire, and prioritize Kiana's whereabouts. Acting together can minimize the risks. However, if we do this, the Gem of Desire will definitely be lost, and Cocolia and her troops will likely be in grave danger. In the long run, this method may not be beneficial to us."

Working alongside Theresa as a decision-maker, Einstein had clearly considered the pros and cons of this principle. She truthfully stated all the issues, and upon hearing that Cocolia might be in grave danger, Bronya's eyes blinked slightly. Her previous encounter with Gray Serpent in her memories reminded her of many things. Cocolia die?

"Then, what is the other option?"

"We'll split up and head to the Anti-Entropy Headquarters and Sea Abyss City respectively. If we're lucky, we can cover both sides at the same time, but we could also be picked off one by one and risk losing everything. Overall, Option 1 is more feasible, but it will sacrifice the Gem of Desire and Cocolia. Option 2 focuses more on long-term interests, but it is also more dangerous... No matter which one we choose, it's a gamble."

Einstein offered another solution in a deep voice. This problem was indeed difficult for them. After hearing her two solutions, everyone fell into deep thought. Tesla tugged at his hair in annoyance. This was really difficult to handle, like cutting the red or blue wire in a bomb.

"... I'm in a dilemma. What are you all thinking?"

Tesla thought for a long time but couldn't come up with a solution, so she could only look at the others, who also looked conflicted. It was impossible to make a proper decision about this kind of thing.

Chapter Ninety-Four Voting

"To be fair, let's vote. Everyone, think carefully about what we should do next."

Theresa pondered for a moment before giving this answer. It was clearly unrealistic to make such a heavy decision all at once; there were too many factors to consider. Even she couldn't make a decision in one go. She glanced at Bronya and finally said this, after Cocolia was no ordinary person; she and Bronya had that kind of relationship.

"Well, please consider this carefully. We'll meet here again in thirty minutes for the formal vote."

Einstein felt she needed to think it over carefully, so she gave the order to disband. Everyone in the lab left with heavy hearts, while Shen Gonglin remained carefree. Feeling a bit hungry, she even followed Mei to her room to get a bag of snacks, eating as they walked. Mei was seriously considering which option to choose. In her mind, she definitely wanted to go find Kiana; she couldn't feel at ease without Mei by her side. But if she did that, wouldn't it be too cruel to Bronya?

"Shen Gonglin, what do you want to do? What's your opinion on this matter?"

The more Mei thought about it, the more confused she became. She couldn't help but look at Mei Shen Gonglin, who was carelessly tearing open the cookie packaging. Because he used too much force, he accidentally tore the cookie into pieces like a shower of petals. Now he was picking up the snacks on the ground, looking like he was about to cry. It seemed that the snacks on the ground were more attractive to him than making a choice. This guy is so stupid. If it falls on the ground, don't pick it up and eat it. He has a unique aristocratic air about him, but Shen Gonglin's behavior doesn't seem to have anything to do with aristocracy.

"I'll watch it lying down, Mei. Don't ask for my opinion. I won't offer any suggestions on this matter because if I say anything, everyone will more or less lean towards my opinion, whether intentionally or unintentionally. So I'm giving up on this matter and leaving everything to you."

Carefully picking up the cookie from the ground, Hyperion's cleaning was impeccable; even the Shen Gonglin was always spotless, let alone this place. Seeing that the cookie wasn't dirty, she put it in her mouth. Faced with Mei's question, Shen Gonglin explained her decision. Indeed, whenever Shen Gonglin expressed her opinion, others would likely consider it, perhaps without even realizing it. Therefore, Shen Gonglin didn't intend to offer her opinion this time. This matter was important to everyone, and Shen Gonglin wanted them to make their own decision.

Regardless of which decision is made, Shen Gonglin has a strong confidence in protecting Kiana's safety. As long as his power is restored to balance, he can return to Kiana's side with just a thought. The reason why Shen Gonglin is so fearless is entirely because he always believes in himself.

"You're right... Dr. Tesla, what are your thoughts?"

Mei nodded with a wry smile. Shen Gonglin was absolutely right. Not to mention others, even Mei herself had the same thought when she asked Shen Gonglin the question. If Shen Gonglin had made a choice, she might have considered Shen Gonglin opinion. It wasn't about having her own opinion; it was just that they cared about Shen Gonglin too much. So, Shen Gonglin's choice was for everyone's sake. It seemed that she really couldn't ask Shen Gonglin this time. Looking at Shen Gonglin's expression, Mei wished she could be as carefree as him, but unfortunately, she couldn't. Mei sighed, and at that moment, she saw Tesla standing by the window looking at the scenery.

If we can't ask Shen Gonglin for her opinion, then we should be able to ask someone else, right?

"Hmm, I'm having a real headache. Chicken Coop Head is right, splitting up might be counterproductive for both sides, but I feel we can't just leave Cocolia alone. I don't care about her, but her mech force is crucial to Anti-Entropy, built with real money. During the War of Schicksal, 70% of the mechs that Einstein and I brought were destroyed, which was already unbearable. If we lose Cocolia's forces now, the loss will be too great."

Tesla was also very frustrated about this. Both plans had drawbacks, and she didn't know what to do. In particular, Cocolia was leading so many Anti-Entropy mechs. These were all Tesla's hard work. If they were lost, she would cry in the middle of the night. It wasn't that she was worried about that Vixen Cocolia!

"And... isn't Cocolia that little girl's mother? I don't like that Vixen at all, or rather, I hate her to death, but it's different for her. Ah... what should I do? Shen Gonglin, what do you think? Tell me your opinion."

Despite saying such tough things, Tesla is actually a very humane person. If Cocolia done that to Bronya, it would have been very cruel. That's why she's so irritable. When she noticed Mei behind Mei, who had her cheeks stuffed up like a hamster, her eyes Shen Gonglin up. This guy must have some grand theories to share. Let's hear what he has to say.