The Honkai Simulator Is Not for Kidnapping Herrschers!

"Finally, it's time for a simulation. I can't stand being in Flame-Chaser for another day."

So having a custodian is still meaningful. If it were just me, I probably would have quit Flame-Chaser on the second day.

Arriving at the Oceanic Branch once more through the simulation, Chen Ran felt that life was truly wonderful.

As for suffering and hardship, that could be left to No. 666.

"The last simulation only lasted a day at most. I hope this one can last longer."

According to the system, the first time was always like this.

It would be painful, uncomfortable, and unfamiliar.

But all of that would gradually get better, then become persistent, and eventually lead to numbness.

As memories, broken into two pieces, began to recover, time continued to flow in the simulation.

He had finally completed today's work tasks.

The Oceanic Branch was Schicksal's branch with the highest research capabilities outside of headquarters, but that didn't mean there were research outputs every moment.

What he was doing was essentially odd jobs.

"I need to set up an independent laboratory at some point," Chen Ran couldn't help but think.

Although he was specially recruited into Schicksal, everyone here had impressive academic backgrounds and resumes. An independent laboratory wasn't something he could get yet.

Oceanic Branch, training grounds.

Wendy was holding a Colt pistol, practicing her shooting.

This was the only training she could currently do. Even so, the recoil from the gun would push her wheelchair backward.

Although the distance she was pushed back each time wasn't long, she was getting further and further from the shooting target.

Undoubtedly, Wendy's talent was immense. Her shooting scores were perfect every single time.

However, if it were just this, she wouldn't even be able to deal with the Scythe Death Corps on the battlefield.

The experiment had not yet been declared a failure, and they were continuing to observe. Wendy still held onto hope for the future.

Still, she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed when she noticed the Valkyries deliberately keeping their distance from her.

Inside her was an entire Herrscher Gem, containing an unimaginable amount of Honkai Energy. She was like a ticking time bomb now, and it was understandable that people feared her.

Though understanding didn't mean accepting it.

"Ah, I can't do it anymore. I'm going to die."

"I can't run anymore. I really can't run anymore."

As Wendy continued to adjust her wheelchair's position, Chen Ran's dejected voice reached her ears.

After work in the afternoon, Chen Ran had brought Wendy to the training grounds, and then he was asked to run five kilometers.

Although he was pleasantly surprised to find that improvements in his physical fitness in reality would also carry over into the simulation, this time Wendy had asked him to run with a weighted vest.

He felt that exercising in the simulation was like asking for trouble.

Didn't smart people solve problems with their brains?

Why was he engaging in such meaningless physical exertion?

Wendy's eyes fell on Chen Ran, and she couldn't help but smile.

She said, "I'm sorry, I forgot to calculate your stamina. Since you're tired, take a break. Training needs to be gradual; you don't want to pull a muscle."

Wendy wasn't a cold person; on the contrary, she was very gentle.

After getting to know Chen Ran, she began to care about his physical condition: "When you drink water later, be careful to use saline solution to replenish electrolytes."

"It's a shame I can't move around easily, or I could have helped you prepare it."

"Haha, it's okay. You've already taught me well."

Chen Ran paused and said, "Right, you must be tired of staying here all the time. Do you want me to take you back, or should we go for a walk somewhere?"

"Let's go for a walk. You go and replenish your fluids and electrolytes first," Wendy urged.

"Alright, mission guaranteed to be completed!"

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Flame-Chaser, First Squad.

No. 666 stood in front of an obstacle, deep in thought.

Under the instructor's urging, it calculated its current stamina and then used its computational abilities to control every muscle in its body, easily clearing the obstacle course.

Kevin, the first to pass the training, looked at 'Chen Ran' with surprise.

"Your progress is significant," Kevin said. "I thought you'd be scolded by the instructor again today."

"Heh heh, you flatter me. Compared to Kevin, you're nothing," No. 666 said with feigned humility. "It's just that I was hiding my strength before. Now I'm not holding back anymore."

In the newly formed First Squad, Kevin was undoubtedly the most talented rookie.

Chen Ran's performance wasn't great; it was just average. Even with the boost from medication, it wasn't as significant as the improvement provided by Flame-Chaser drugs.

But that was entirely because the human brain couldn't control the entire body's muscles. No. 666 was different.

Even though it was programmed to be 99% similar to Chen Ran, it was still a computer at its core.

So...

"Brother Kevin, I heard your girlfriend is here too. When can you introduce me?"

However, the stern man's face suddenly flushed slightly. "Ahem, don't talk nonsense."

After a long pause, he added, "I'll take you to see her when I have time."

No. 666: "Detected increase in Kevin's favorability towards the host. Continue your efforts."

Chapter 6: I'm only 14, that's illegal!

Chen Ran had no idea that No. 666 was working hard to latch onto him.

He was busy trying to latch onto Wendy.

Although the Oceanic Branch intended to observe Wendy, they didn't restrict her freedom. And after spending the past couple of days together, the people at the Oceanic Branch found that his relationship with Wendy seemed to be going well.

Considering how other researchers feared the desire for Gems, the observation task fell to Chen Ran. His authority was also increased, allowing him to access some materials and funds from the Oceanic Branch.

Schicksal was a wealthy organization and could afford to be wasteful with some materials.

Even if Chen Ran chose to abuse his power for personal gain at this point, as long as it wasn't too excessive, the branch wouldn't pay too much attention.

All of this was decided before he got off work.

"Thanks to you, I'm quite well-off now."

Chen Ran didn't hide his mission and said with a smile, "So, as long as it's not too much to ask, I can satisfy your requests now."

"Oh, right, have you considered going on vacation? Like going to the Far East for hot springs, you know, under the guise of observation."

Chen Ran directly encouraged her.

He knew that keeping Wendy in a good mood wasn't something that could be achieved solely within the Oceanic Branch.

He was well aware that staying in the same environment for too long could lead to feelings of depression.

Wendy shook her head. "Maybe later. Once my leg is better, I'll ask you to go out with me."

Chen Ran seemed hesitant to speak.

He didn't know if he should shatter her expectations.

Wendy looked confused. "What's wrong?"

"Ah, it's nothing. I was just thinking that once your leg is better, I might not have the chance to ask you out anymore. After all, there will be a long line of people wanting to ask you out."

He still didn't tell her the truth.

Wendy rolled her eyes. "Don't think I'm stupid just because I'm young. But I'll forgive your verbal harassment since you've been taking care of me."

"Then, since I've been taking care of you, can you tell me where you learned all this?" Chen Ran asked with a playful smile.

He understood that not all Valkyries were naive.

On the contrary, besides combat and training, the Valkyries' only entertainment was the internet, so they were heavily influenced by online information.

Wendy bared her teeth. "You're doing this on purpose."

"Come on, stick your head over here, and I'll hit you!"

She also had the straightforwardness of a child, or rather, at this moment, Wendy was more like a person.

Chen Ran naturally didn't obey her.

He slowly pushed Wendy's wheelchair, and they walked through the Oceanic Branch, each lost in their own thoughts.

"By the way, this is New Zealand, a country by the sea. Do you want to go see the ocean?" he suddenly said. "There might not be enough time today, but if you want to go, I can arrange it for tomorrow."

For Chen Ran, whether he could clear this stage depended entirely on Wendy's mood.

But for Wendy, her mood was a bit complicated.

This was the first time she had been cared for so much by someone of the opposite sex, and based on her internet experience, this should be called "liking," right?

Wendy had a few words on the tip of her tongue but didn't say them.

"Just to see the ocean... Okay."

"But I have to get better first."

She said, "Although you don't need to fight on the front lines, you can't neglect your training."

Wendy didn't hold Chen Ran to the standards of a Valkyrie, as most men couldn't handle the training and combat intensity of a Valkyrie.

This had something to do with Honkai Energy adaptability.

Chen Ran nodded. "Of course. A healthy body can do more things."

"Researcher Chen, you're getting a little too carried away," Wendy hummed lightly. "Be careful, or I'll call the police."

Chen Ran enjoyed being a smart aleck.

He'd been like this since elementary school, a glib, shameless chatterbox who felt no embarrassment.

Even though the system had molded him into a highly educated person, it couldn't reshape his personality.

The next day, when he saw Wendy, he instinctively wanted to crack a joke and compliment her.

But for some reason, he quickly shut his mouth.

Wendy couldn't help but smile, her eyes curving.

She actually didn't like interacting with people who were too flamboyant, not even as friends; she didn't feel particularly secure around them.

So, she had given Chen Ran a talking-to yesterday.

Fighting was out of the question, of course. She had merely given his arm a firm 'tug.'

"Hey, why aren't you talking anymore?"

"Oh, it's just that you're the prettiest girl I've ever seen, and I was afraid I'd mistaken you for someone else."

As expected, Chen Ran continued his shameless banter.

Wendy tilted her head slightly. "I'm only 14, that's illegal, you know."

Flame-Chaser, First Squad.

The time in reality had also passed by one day, just like the simulation scenario.