The Honkai Simulator Is Not for Kidnapping Herrschers! Chapter 6

He subconsciously said, "Instructor Elysia, go easy on me."

"Mhm, trying to get friendly with the instructor isn't allowed, you know."

"Then... super-duper-mega-ultra-cute, radiant-as-flying-flowers Miss Elysia, could I possibly beg you to go a little easier?"

Elysia, flattered by the compliment, smiled brightly. "Hmm, you've got a good eye. I'll let you pass this time. Next, Kevin."

Although Chen Ran had known for a long time that Elysia's actions were basically dictated by her mood.

He hadn't expected that praising her would actually be so effective.

Of course, this also had to do with Chen Ran's personality.

In Flame-Chaser, everyone yearned for strength; someone like Chen Ran was actually in the minority.

When Elysia called Kevin's name, she was still smiling brightly.

However, she waited for a long time, but Kevin didn't praise her.

"Oh dear, looks like a big boy who doesn't know how to win over girls. Alright then, training begins."

In the special training grounds of Flame-Chaser, Elysia and Kevin stood facing each other.

Kevin held a heavy machine gun, a weapon all new recruits had to master. Before they had a certain foundation, all soldiers' weapons were guns.

He quickly loaded the bullets and then fired at Elysia. To his surprise, Elysia's speed was faster than the bullets.

Flame-Chaser didn't have Fusion Warriors yet, but there were always some individuals whose monstrous abilities made them seem less than human.

Chen Ran subconsciously used his biological knowledge to calculate the muscle density required for the burst of power in that instant, and then looked at Elysia's physique...

As expected, 2D worlds don't make sense, nor do they adhere to science.

Kevin lost, as expected.

According to a certain pink fairy, it was expected that Kevin, who didn't know how to win over girls, would lose.

However, Kevin, who lost the fight, earned everyone's respect, because the rest of the first squad also ended up defeated before Elysia.

As for Chen Ran, who had escaped this fate, he was naturally seen as an anomaly.

No matter what organization a soldier belonged to, abandoning combat was always looked down upon.

Chen Ran didn't care about this; he was a self-serving individual and avoided getting beaten whenever possible.

In comparison, he cared more about the system's notification.

[Based on the system's calculation of your consciousness capacity, the next optimal simulation time is 1 day later.]

Clearly, his second simulation was not only a bit longer than the first, but its cooldown period was also shorter.

According to the system, after adapting to the initial simulation scenarios, mental resilience would increase, which was commonly known as adaptation.

Some things hurt the first time you do them, but the second time isn't as painful, and then you become addicted.

As for how long he could simulate after adapting, that was unknown.

But the system also said that ordinary people shouldn't expect too long; to simulate for longer, one needed to use other powers to increase their mental capacity.

For example, the Fusion Warrior experiment.

This was why, when he was entrusted, No. 666 directly chose Flame-Chaser.

So, he only needed to endure for one day.

However, complete immersion in the simulation was not advisable, as Chen Ran knew he lived in the real world, not in a virtual scene.

"As long as I obtain the highest reward and survive this epoch's civilization, I will have ample simulation time for the long fifty thousand years from this epoch to the next."

He didn't expect to defeat Finality in this epoch.

He had thought that way at first, but it was clear that the system's existence as an anti-Honkai weapon had its limits, and this epoch was still too difficult for him.

So, if there was a chance to defeat Finality, he would defeat it. If not, it didn't matter if he just survived.

As long as the goals set weren't so long, life wouldn't be unbearable.

His thoughts immediately became more optimistic.

Besides that, he also found the material reward given by the system.

It was a developed photograph.

In the photo, Wendy was sitting in a wheelchair, smiling faintly.

Chen Ran looked at the photo and couldn't help but feel a bit dazed.

"It's so real, aren't you just deceiving my feelings?"

At the same time, in the First Research Institute.

Mobius's capable assistant, Blanca, was currently poring over biological data.

The Flame-Chasers had reported that the strength-enhancing drugs Mobius had developed had significant side effects. After medical examinations, it was found that while the warriors' strength had increased, their cell division had become more active, which carried a risk of cellular mutation.

Simply put, it could potentially cause cancer.

Regarding the Flame-Chasers' feedback, Mobius's response was straightforward: "This is the highest level achievable with current biotechnology, and I don't want to waste more time in this familiar field. Gaining power requires sacrifice; it's only fair."

To Mobius, the unknown door of Honkai was far more interesting than pure biology.

Mobius's direct refusal put the Flame-Chasers in an awkward position.

In response, Blanca had to say this to Mobius:

"Doctor, we still have a pending request for experimental funding."

After that, Blanca was assigned the task.

Even after the Flame-Chasers had left, Mobius said, "Blanca, don't waste time on such trivial matters. Do I not know the limits of biology?"

"Just write a few papers, submit them, and tell those above that it can't be done."

Clearly, efficiency was Mobius's top priority.

But Blanca clearly didn't see it that way.

"Doctor, please give me some time to review the data before I make a decision."

Blanca wasn't afraid of Mobius; the two were more like old friends than superior and subordinate.

Mobius didn't stop her.

So, she began searching the Flame-Chasers' internal network and the Mu Continent's internal network for relevant cutting-edge papers.

Then, she found an anonymously published paper that had been buried deep.

Blanca didn't click on it with any expectations.

Several minutes later, she solemnly said to Mobius, "Doctor, I want to apply for permission to investigate the anonymous author of this paper."

"I want to introduce you to a talent."

Chapter 9: Herrscher Core Rejection Symptoms Alleviated

As soon as the cooldown period was over, Chen Ran eagerly entered the simulation scenario.

It wasn't because he enjoyed simulations, but because reality was too cold and harsh.

After sparring with Elysia, he still had to face numerous training sessions that made him want to die.

Becoming a qualified warrior was too difficult.

Right now, it was only basic physical and firearms training; next, he would have to learn various types of vehicles. It could be said that once someone became a Flame-Chaser, the training never ended.

So, AI hosting was a great invention.

"I hope this time it lasts longer."

Upon entering the simulation scenario again, Chen Ran found himself and Wendy by the sea, just like before.

It was like reloading a game save; Wendy had no idea what had happened to Chen Ran.

Chen Ran also restrained his emotions at the appropriate time, trying his best not to let her notice anything amiss.

The two didn't go near the sea but walked along the beach. Tourists had already started to increase this season, and they naturally noticed Wendy in her wheelchair.

Some people showed sympathy, while others were indifferent.

Wendy didn't care about others' gazes and was amusing herself, watching the crabs on the beach, moving from one hole to another.

The summer sun beat down, making her body feel uncomfortably warm. Just then, she heard Chen Ran behind her seemingly applying something.

She turned her head and looked back, seeing that Chen Ran had taken out a bottle of sunscreen at some point.

"Don't look at me like that, it's aloe vera gel. The UV rays by the sea are too strong, so I need to protect myself," Chen Ran winked. "Want me to put some on you?"

"Okay."

Wendy didn't refuse.

On the contrary, Chen Ran hesitated.

Wendy wasn't old, but her figure had already begun to develop, which made him feel quite guilty.

Although he was always flippant and sharp-tongued...

"What's wrong?" Wendy's eyes fell on Chen Ran's face. "Is there a problem?"

What she actually meant was for him to give her the sunscreen so she could apply it herself.

"Ah, no, no problem."

Chen Ran squeezed some sunscreen into his palm and then slowly spread it evenly on Wendy's face.

The girl's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she instinctively wanted to tilt her head back to avoid it.

But she restrained herself and closed her eyes.

She didn't feel much of the cooling sensation from the aloe vera gel, as her cheeks were flushed with the heat from his palm.

And after Wendy closed her eyes, she naturally didn't see Chen Ran's forehead temperature soaring.

"What do I do, what do I do, I actually did something like this?"

"She'll hate me, won't she? She'll despise me, won't she? She'll look down on me, won't she?"

"Officer, you listen to my sophistry... ah, no, explanation."

"Wendy's face is so smooth and tender, so soft, and smells so good~"

For a moment, Chen Ran's thoughts were racing.

Until Wendy, unable to stand it any longer, said, "Hey, how long are you going to keep doing that?"

"Ah, sorry, sorry."

He quickly bowed and apologized in one smooth motion.

Wendy was both angry and amused, then said speechlessly, "Forget it, forget it, I won't dwell on this."

"Let's go back."

"No way, I've already finished the sunscreen," Chen Ran didn't want to go back so soon.

Wendy shot him a look, "Can't I just go back?"

Chen Ran hadn't considered at all the physical inconveniences of a disabled person.

Faced with Wendy's request, Chen Ran could only obediently comply.

After returning to the Oceanic Branch, Chen Ran first took Wendy for a physical examination.