The Honkai Simulator Is Not for Kidnapping Herrschers!

Just like how open-world games consume a lot of phone memory, simulated scenarios performed by the system also have a massive impact on consciousness.

An overly realistic environment can cause confusion in memories, which in the terms of electronics, is like running out of RAM.

He subconsciously patted his head, synchronizing with No. 666's memories.

"Hey, you new guy over there, don't just stand there, follow us!" someone shouted. "Since you've joined the Flame-Chaser, show me your resolve!"

Chen Ran: "???"

Then, he saw Kevin beside him say calmly, "Let's go."

While under No. 666's care, Chen Ran and Kevin's relationship was surprisingly... okay?

Of course, this was also because they were similar in age and both survivors of the disaster.

Not many survivors from Changkong City joined the Flame-Chaser; people naturally fear unknown creatures. Kevin considered joining the Flame-Chaser because of Mei.

And No. 666's reason was also straightforward: fear of Honkai and powerlessness against it.

No. 666 and Chen Ran were 99% similar; the托管 AI was almost indistinguishable from the original. However, what made Chen Ran speechless was that No. 666 would basically flock to Kevin whenever they met.

Although if it were him, he would flock too.

But he deeply disdained such sycophantic behavior.

"Alright, big bro, I'll follow you wherever you go. We're both survivors, you can't leave me behind."

Kevin ignored him and set off.

Chen Ran trotted along behind him.

It wasn't until they reached the Flame-Chaser's aircraft that he slowly began to process the rewards given by the system.

The system's rewards had no scope, but this time it directly brought the knowledge used by his simulated identity into the real world. In other words, he now possessed the knowledge reserve of a biology graduate student from Heisenberg University.

Heisenberg University's biology research didn't include research on Honkai Beasts, but it heavily focused on genetics. It was precisely because he had found substances related to Stigmata in the human body at the time...

Wait, this plot feels so familiar?

Got it, it's Iserin.

In short, it was precisely because he discovered the genetic material of Stigmata and wrote a paper that he was recruited by Schicksal.

Chen Ran mused thoughtfully.

It was clear that the system didn't fabricate the identities and backgrounds of its simulated scenarios out of thin air. Instead, it directly 'grafted' some characters' backgrounds and then 'pruned' them.

Oh, it wouldn't be strange if one day he became Mei of the Electro-Chemical Society.

Chapter 4: Flame-Chaser

[Based on the system's calculation of your consciousness's carrying capacity, the next optimal simulation will be in 3 days.]

On the aircraft, Chen Ran communicated with the system expressionlessly.

According to the system, his most important task now was to digest the knowledge in his mind rather than proceeding with the next simulation.

Although the system could directly grant knowledge as a reward, having knowledge and knowing how to use it were two different things.

Otherwise, that certain pufferfish wouldn't be so weak.

Just as a person's body gets stronger with exercise, as his simulation attempts increase, his consciousness will be able to accommodate more simulated scenarios.

Until his consciousness reaches an upper limit, at which point his simulation time will stabilize.

The system said there was still a lot of room for excavation in his brain.

For example, set a small goal first: become a mental-type Fusion Warrior.

Or be bolder, propose the Fusion Warrior plan before Mobius. The system incited Chen Ran like this.

Clearly, this system was like a fire under its backside, constantly urging Chen Ran to complete the mission as soon as possible.

Chen Ran wanted to speed things up too.

He wished he could kick Herrschers and punch the Finality right now, facing Honkai and creating a Divine Key with his bare hands. Unfortunately, apart from simulated scenarios, the system didn't give him any cheats.

Clearly, the system also had its limits.

The only thing that brought him some comfort was that the rewards he received were not entirely useless. Moreover, from this point of view, the relationship between the system and him was not that of a tool and a tool user.

They were collaborators.

At least until they defeat Honkai, he didn't have to worry about the system screwing him over.

The Flame-Chaser was a frontline organization formed by the United Nations, with support from various countries in terms of technology and talent, to counter Honkai.

It was located in a place that didn't exist on maps, constantly vigilant against Honkai.

It possessed a technological level not inferior to the Civilization Tower of Mu Continent, and advanced military concepts and cutting-edge weapons from various countries were validated here.

From special weapons for fighting Honkai in the beginning, to general-purpose weapons... these were all the crystallization of human wisdom.

However, the Flame-Chaser was currently facing difficulties.

"When fighting the Second Herrscher, the general-purpose weapons were already showing signs of fatigue, but the battle wasn't that intense. However, during this Honkai outbreak, the Honkai creatures are stronger, and the current general-purpose weapons are no longer suitable for fighting the Honkai. Humanity needs more power."

At a high-level meeting within the Flame-Chasers, someone with furrowed brows explained the current situation.

"Mu Continent has received a commission from the Flame-Chasers and has begun researching autonomous weapons, but we don't know when they will yield results."

He looked at a woman to his left and said, "Dr. Mobius, I need you to temporarily set aside your current research at the First Institute and instead focus on developing specialized weapons against Herrscher-class entities. Honkai lifeforms are likely to become increasingly stronger from now on. this Honkai outbreak has already affected over two billion people."

The woman with green hair, addressed as Mobius, frowned slightly upon hearing this. "The progress on new weapons isn't going smoothly, and my expertise is in biology, not materials science."

She paused and added, "In comparison, I'm more interested in the corpse of the Third Herrscher."

"The Herrscher's corpse will be given to you, but for now, only the First Institute can shoulder the scientific research burden."

Even though he was the current leader of the Flame-Chasers, he could only speak politely to Mobius.

Mobius was considered a veteran of the Flame-Chasers. Basically, the current general-purpose weapons and the drugs that enhanced the Flame-Chasers' strength were all developed by her. Coupled with improvements to some special weapons, these had allowed the Flame-Chasers to maintain an advantage in Honkai events.

However, this extraordinary Honkai event had occurred, exceeding the Flame-Chasers' current response capabilities.

Setting aside the current public relations issues for the moment, it was clear that in the next Honkai event, the Honkai creatures would be even stronger.

Increasing the combat capabilities of Flame-Chaser soldiers was an urgent matter.

"Ah, Kevin, when will this kind of training finally end?"

On the second day after joining the Flame-Chasers, after being assigned an identity and an internal network account, Chen Ran was forced to begin training.

He had been breathless after Wendy made him run five kilometers before, but here, five kilometers was just the baseline.

The Flame-Chasers had clearly considered the physical limitations of ordinary people. All the exercises were designed to push human physical endurance to its absolute limit.

And this design method came from Mobius.

No one understood the human body better than Mobius.

Kevin, whose name Chen Ran had called out, also had a tired expression. He wasn't a Fusion Warrior yet; he was just slightly better than an average person at basketball.

Even so, the Flame-Chasers' training wasn't something one could simply endure alone.

But it had to be said that among everyone, Kevin's performance was the best.

The coach evaluated him as the most promising recruit in the first squad.

His evaluation of Chen Ran was also very direct: "Success is defined by not dying on the battlefield."

Kevin glanced at Chen Ran and said, "You can always grit your teeth and persevere. Ultimately, this is war."

He added, "After joining this organization, people are left with only two states: fighting and preparing to fight."

"Alright, your words are quite imposing."

He knew Kevin was right.

This was war.

His eyes narrowed slightly, as if thinking of something. "Kevin, wait here. I'm going to get some medicine."

The biology department at Heisenberg University also conducted research on bone density and muscle growth.

Since he couldn't compete with talent, he would rely on technology.

Although he had no authority as a new recruit, the Flame-Chasers' internal network allowed for material requests, and if the materials weren't expensive, they could be approved for free use.

As long as he didn't resell them, everything else was quite lenient.

After all, it was an organization backed by the entire world; they weren't short on money.

The drugs to enhance muscle and bone density weren't complicated, though some might cause nerve damage.

Chen Ran naturally wouldn't harm his body, so the drugs he obtained were conservative auxiliary medications with almost no side effects. They were merely to prevent strains and alleviate muscle tears, indirectly increasing muscle density.

Although the effects weren't significant, this was the best he could create with his knowledge.

The Flame-Chasers also had similar drugs internally, but they were too potent. He anonymously posted the flaws of their existing drugs and published the formula for the new drug he was using.

The Flame-Chasers' efficiency was quick.

He soon prepared a batch of the drug himself based on the materials and started using it.

As for the content he posted, it had temporarily sunk to the bottom.

Chapter 5: Strategy for No. 666 to Conquer Kevin

"As expected, the self-mixed medicine works quite well. So, my persona is actually Iserin, right?"

In the new dormitory, Chen Ran twisted his arm and felt the surging power within him, finding it magical.

Even for a graduate student in biopharmaceutical research, producing a qualified drug required numerous trials and errors. But when he obtained the drug, he felt completely at ease, quickly mixing it to the optimal ratio, as if he were a genius.

He felt that the knowledge the system had given him surpassed that of a legitimate biology graduate student.

However, for now, it seemed to be only beneficial.

His aching muscles felt relieved, and Chen Ran had intended to give Kevin a dose of this as well.

However, Kevin clearly trusted the Flame-Chaser's potions more. In fact, in terms of effectiveness, the Flame-Chaser's potions were more potent and aggressive.

After all, Chen Ran was an uncertified postgraduate student, and his concoctions were essentially unregulated products.

Chen Ran felt helpless about this.

Still, even if the Flame-Chaser's drugs had side effects, they wouldn't matter much. Kevin would eventually become a Fusion Warrior anyway, so it wouldn't affect him.

His days passed like this for three days.

Over these three days, Chen Ran couldn't even describe his state as merely 'comfortable'.

Although the medicine had some effect, the Flame-Chaser was also gradually increasing the intensity of his training. They were truly training him to the brink of death.

The vast organization operated ruthlessly and sternly, with everyone functioning like the gears of a machine.

His daily routine, aside from training, was solely dedicated to digesting the knowledge in his mind. To achieve this faster, he even accessed the Mu Continent's network through the Flame-Chaser's internal network, attempting to learn cutting-edge biological knowledge himself.

Although he couldn't understand most of it.

But the outcome wasn't important; being able to comprehend it was enough.

Chen Ran had always known that to make someone's science scores skyrocket, you just had to make them do it, to digest material beyond the syllabus.

This was the fastest method. Although most people would lose their resolve when faced with such advanced problems.

He didn't understand most of the academic language, but fortunately, the knowledge provided by the system covered a broad enough scope to greatly enhance the value of his 'postgraduate' status.

The system had likely crammed all the fields a postgraduate student might encounter into Chen Ran's mind.

And through this method of exercising during the day and studying at night for three days, Chen Ran could finally proudly announce – he had lost five pounds.