Honkai Simulator: Not for Kidnapping Herrschers!

Wendy rolled her eyes. "Forget it, I'm doing this for your own good. I heard researchers have very little free time, and I don't want to see a pale and chubby Researcher Chen in a couple of years."

The relationship between the two had progressed by leaps and bounds over the past two days.

It was mainly because Chen Ran was shamelessly persistent.

He said, "What's wrong with being an otaku? Happiness in life is your own."

"But you've also reminded me, if I can find a recipe that can replace the taste of cola without causing weight gain, wouldn't that be very marketable?"

Wendy tilted her head. "Are you short on money?"

"Yeah, I plan to save up and get a wife. Since you're not going to be my wife, I'll have to find one myself."

Chen Ran still hadn't kicked his habit of sweet-talking.

Wendy had already gotten used to it.

She wouldn't take Chen Ran's words seriously, but this way of interacting with almost no personal space made her feel very happy.

To be precise, it probably covered up the sense of loss brought about by her physical condition.

After Chen Ran finished exercising, he started touching firearms again, practicing shooting under Wendy's guidance.

No man could resist firearms, and he was no exception.

However, researchers didn't have individual weapon allocations, so he and Wendy shared a Colt. This piece of junk, which would be decomposed if drawn in the game, was the most advanced product they could get their hands on at the moment.

As for Chen Ran's shooting skills.

Wendy felt there was a lot of room for improvement.

However, she didn't criticize him professionally. Everyone had different responsibilities, so the standards were different. Chen Ran only needed to know how to shoot to be considered competent.

After the short training session, Wendy suggested a break.

She was actually tired enough, and the day had been quite eventful.

After taking another shower, Chen Ran entered the Schicksal internal network in his dorm.

He began searching for all information related to the Herrscher Core infusion experiment. Due to his identity, his internal permissions were actually very high.

After all, if his permissions weren't high, he wouldn't have been involved in this plan.

[Divine Right Plan.]

[Since the Second Honkai War in 2000, Schicksal has been researching the corpse of the Herrscher of the Void, thereby acquiring several technologies such as stable artificial Stigmata technology and the time-space rupture system for Valkyrie armor. In 2002, Schicksal's various laboratories began researching Herrscher Cores, intending to unravel the mysteries of Herrscher authority from them.]

[In 2003, Schicksal's various laboratories successively failed in their research on Herrscher Gems, and by the end of the year, Schicksal sealed all the gems.]

[In 2004, Bishop Otto proposed using Herrscher Gems as the center and finding suitable subjects for core infusion experiments. The goal of this experiment was to allow individuals to obtain Herrscher authority by infusing Herrscher Gems without paying any price, thereby obtaining stable artificial Herrschers.]

[This plan was named the 'Divine Right Plan' by Otto and was managed by Schicksal Organization's Oceanic Branch.]

[From 2004 to 2014, the Oceanic Branch had been searching for individuals for the Divine Right Plan. Their first designated experimental subject was Bianca Ataegina, which was vetoed by Otto himself.]

[In 2014, A-rank Valkyrie Wendy graduated from St. Freya's Far East Branch. Recommended by Theresa, she was transferred to the Oceanic Branch and became the first experimental subject for the Divine Right Plan.]

After Chen Ran briefly finished reading the files, he couldn't help but admire Otto.

It was clear that the Divine Right Plan was a supplement to the Sirin Plan. If Otto's plan of 'using emotional bonds to create a controlled Herrscher' failed, he would unhesitatingly switch to the Divine Right Plan to create a Pseudo Herrscher of the Void.

But Chen Ran also knew that this Divine Right Plan also failed with the advent of the Third Honkai War.

Raiden Mei, who was also implanted with a Herrscher Core, became the Herrscher of Thunder and was controllable. This meant that the principle of the Divine Right Plan was successful; it was just that Wendy and the Gem of Desire were incompatible.

After the complete failure of the Divine Right Plan, would Wendy still be valued by the Oceanic Branch?

Recalling today, the people from the Oceanic Branch said that Wendy's physical condition was good and that the rejection phenomenon of the Herrscher Core infusion had lessened...

He inexplicably had a terrifying guess.

The experiment of infusing the Herrscher Gem into Wendy's body did not ultimately fail, but was abandoned.

After the Third Honkai War, the Oceanic Branch deemed further experimental investment as a meaningless act, so they halted it and instead made Wendy a human vessel to store the Herrscher Gem.

If calculated purely by profit...

This was entirely possible.

"Damn it, I suddenly can't remember the exact time of the Third Honkai War."

He slapped his forehead. "No, I have to accelerate this process and complete the Divine Right Plan before the Third Honkai War breaks out."

"And thus, let Wendy become a Herrscher like Raiden Mei."

Only then could his simulation be considered successful, rather than having to wait two years for the Fourth Honkai War to break out.

"I can't continue at this pace," he said. "The Divine Right Plan cost an entire Gem of Desire, so it wouldn't be simply abolished. It's highly likely there was a discussion about it. But I can't afford to gamble."

He immediately wanted to leave the room.

If he wanted to understand the specific secrets of the Divine Right Plan and truly participate in the plan concerning Wendy, he had to find someone else.

The person in charge of the Divine Right Plan.

Just as Chen Ran was about to walk out the door, a sense of danger suddenly struck.

He instinctively retreated, only to see a flying knife miss its mark and embed itself deep into the wall, with more than half of its blade disappearing from view.

A masked woman appeared, her eyes filled with murderous intent.

"Sorry, you've interfered with too many things."

She was an assassin from the Charon Ranking.

The one who hired her was named Gray Serpent.

Chen Ran's pupils contracted slightly. Combining this with the plot, he quickly guessed the reason.

There was a World Serpent mole within the Oceanic Branch!

Back in 2014, World Serpent had already set their sights on the Herrscher Cores!

The woman, holding a flying knife, suddenly lunged at Chen Ran, slashing his neck.

The fear of death engulfed his entire consciousness.

Chapter 12: Flame-Chaser First Research Institute

[Detected host death, system temporarily ending simulation scenario.]
[Each death does not cause actual harm to the host, but the system advises the host to seek an excellent psychologist for treatment of psychological trauma.]
[During the host's next simulation scenario, time will rewind to one hour before death. Please prepare in advance.]
[No rewards for this simulation. Given the host's good performance, the system has specially played "Liang Liang" for you.]
[Congratulations to the host for the growth in consciousness carrying capacity due to death, theoretically extending the simulation time.]
[Next optimal simulation time: 1 day later.]

As all his consciousness re-coalesced, Chen Ran gasped for air.

Death was not a pleasant experience.

When all consciousness in the brain extinguished, even breathing became difficult, watching the perceived world blur into nothingness, everything returning to a state of closure...

All sensations were overwhelmed by immense terror in an instant.

"What's wrong? Are you not used to it?"

Chen Ran looked up and saw Blanca looking at him with concern. "Or are you just nervous?"

"But you can rest assured, Doctor Mobius is very easy to get along with."

Chen Ran was slightly taken aback upon hearing the name.

Mobius?!

Managed AI, what have you managed!

After synchronizing with No. 666's memories, Chen Ran finally understood why he was standing in front of the entrance to the First Research Institute.

Simply put, No. 666 had accepted Blanca's invitation, and now Blanca was recommending him to Mobius.

It was clear that in No. 666's mind, although Mobius was extremely dangerous, the resources of the First Research Institute were too enticing to pass up.

"Oh, it's nothing. Let's go in."

A look of resolute determination to face death appeared on Chen Ran's face.

Blanca: "..."

There weren't many staff members at the First Research Institute. Most of them had left after working there for a while, unable to adapt to Mobius's personality, and had applied for internal transfers.

Currently, there were only two full-time employees in the entire First Research Institute, along with a few external members.

The full-time employees were naturally Mobius and Blanca. As for the external members, according to Mobius's explanation, they wouldn't last long anyway, so they weren't given official positions.

Therefore, Chen Ran also didn't have an official position.

He hadn't expected that even in the Flame-Chaser organization, they would be strict about official positions.

However, Blanca comforted him, "It's okay. External employees and full-time employees have the same treatment. As long as you gain Doctor Mobius's approval, becoming a full-time employee is just a matter of time."

The Flame-Chaser organization was also divided into various departments and positions.

Becoming a Warrior naturally had no distinction between official and external positions, as the requirements for Warriors were uniform. However, other departments used this method to increase employee motivation.

Unexpectedly, among the external employees here, there was someone he was not familiar with, but whose name was widely known.

MEI.

The girl, who looked almost identical to Raiden Mei, was standing at an experimental bench in the First Research Institute.

Blanca introduced, "This is MEI. Like you, she is a survivor of the Honkai disaster in Changkong City. However, unlike you, her talent is very high. She published a paper on quantum physics in middle school."

Chen Ran asked doubtfully, "I remember the First Research Institute should primarily focus on biological research. Is there a connection between quantum physics and biology?"

"Quantum physics has no relation to biology."

MEI, overhearing their conversation, proactively explained, "But whether it's quantum physics or biology, it's all related to Honkai."

"It was my request to study in the various research institutes; we can't be limited to just one field."

MEI was, naturally, a genius.

But even geniuses have their cognitive limitations.

Just like before the Third Honkai War, she didn't know what Honkai was, and therefore couldn't prepare for it.

To break through these limitations, MEI had proactively requested to study in the various research institutes. Although the higher-ups of the Flame-Chaser had doubts about MEI's learning ability, they didn't refuse.

There was a saying that had always circulated among the Flame-Chaser's leadership: "Do not use the cognition of mortals to glimpse the boundaries of a genius."

While they couldn't yet confirm the extent of MEI's talent, she had been recommended to the Flame-Chaser by Mobius. That alone was enough.

Each research institute of the Flame-Chaser corresponded to every field of world knowledge.

The First Biological Institute, the Second Chemical Institute, the Third Engineering Institute, the Fourth Computer Institute, the Fifth Medical Institute, the Sixth Material Institute...

However, due to Honkai Energy, the research in these institutes' fields were all related to Honkai. The cutting edge of foundational fields, excluding Honkai Energy, was left to Mu Continent.

Each research institute gathered scientists who had achieved academic success in cutting-edge fields, with Mobius's talent being the most outstanding among them.

Putting aside Mobius's biological expertise, the general-purpose weapons and the potions that enhanced the combat capabilities of Flame-Chaser warriors were both her research.

MEI looked at Blanca and asked, "Is he also a survivor from Changkong City?"

Although Chen Ran (No. 666) often discussed MEI with Kevin, this was actually their first time meeting in person.

"Yes," Blanca said. "He has extensive knowledge in biology."

Chen Ran introduced himself, "Hello, I'm Chen Ran, from Shenzhou."

Shenzhou was also a region affected by the Third Honkai War. Changhai City, where Hua was located, was destroyed during this Honkai.

"Alright, you'll have plenty of time to chat later. Chen Ran, I'll take you to see the Doctor first."