The "Things" Mobius Disdains / A Frightful Night (Rhine Lab Edition)

Adding to Mobius's own resistance, she's been here for a while now and doesn't even have an assistant. On the surface, she's completely working on this small project by herself.

Upon arriving at the cafeteria, Mobius spotted two familiar faces: Silence and Joyce Moore.

Of course, this familiarity is only one-sided and exists only within the game. In the real world, Mobius has no interest in contacting these two people.

To put it dramatically, aside from Ifrit, who was nicknamed "Little Fire Dragon," there was almost nothing in Rhine Lab that interested Mobius.

As for Ifrit... Mobius was only slightly interested in her body and condition.

However, this interest wasn't very strong; sometimes it wasn't even as appealing as the new knowledge she was gaining.

This is one of the reasons why Mobius has kept such a low profile in Rhine Lab. After all, if she wanted to, why would she be just a junior researcher on a small project in the Structural Department?

In fact, if she had been even slightly more interested in Ifrit, she might have already joined the [Diablo Project] execution team.

It's a real shame... Mobius genuinely didn't want to work with these people she considered "not very bright and a bit problematic." It was not only a waste of time, but it also interfered with her studies and experiments.

So, after glancing at Silence and Joyce Moore, Mobius looked away and walked calmly toward the cafeteria window.

After all, she was only here to make a token gesture; after a quick breakfast, she needed to rush back to read books and study materials.

However, before Mobius could take a few steps... a familiar voice suddenly rang in her mind, causing her eyes to change and her steps to falter slightly.

[Ding--Task triggered]

[Mission Objective: Rescue Ifrit, cure her Originium infection, and completely stabilize her vital signs. (No time limit; failure occurs upon the target's death.)]

[Quest Reward: (Spiral) Vill-V unlocked, Past Serpent Shadow - Death Robe.]

However, Mobius was somewhat used to the system's tricky behavior. After a moment's realization, he listened to the system's instructions while calmly continuing to walk towards the window.

"That person..."

Silence put down her fork and secretly glanced at Mobius's back in his white coat, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

"Mobius, the person in charge of that new project not long ago." Noticing her friend's confusion, Joyce Moore explained in her flat, monotone, robotic voice.

The reason she speaks in this tone is not because she wants to appear particularly impressive or intentional; it's simply because of a simple experimental accident that led to her current state.

"So it was that project..." Upon hearing this, a look of understanding flashed in Silence's eyes, then she lowered her gaze and said admiringly, "She's really impressive to come up with such a completely new idea."

"Hmm... but this project isn't being taken seriously."

Joyce Moore largely agreed with Silence's assessment, but she also pointed out the "dilemma" that Mobius was currently facing.

"Yes, it's a bit of a pity."

"Hmm..."

Because of the sudden assignment and his eagerness to get back to review the data, Mobius grabbed his food and left without realizing that the two "acquaintances" he had just met were talking about him and expressing their regret for him.

P. S.: There will be more tickets later, please give me some.

Chapter 60 The "Things" Mobius Disdains

"..."

Only after returning to his office and closing the door did Mobius's usually calm and expressionless face twitch slightly.

Although she didn't show it on her face, in fact, ever since she heard the details of the mission, Mobius had been in a state of speechlessness and dissatisfaction.

You have to understand, she's not like Bianca or Griseo who are easygoing and don't care; she really dislikes having these kinds of "sudden situations" disrupt her plans and schedules.

However... even Mobius had to admit that this shady system always gave out fairly generous rewards. Leaving aside her own unique weapon, she felt that even Vill-V would find something useful...

"Call--"

Finally, after hesitating for a while, Mobius exhaled a breath of stale air, sat down, and began to think about the relevant matters and search for related information.

Although somewhat annoyed by the system task, Mobius decided to accept it because she was somewhat interested in Ifrit and the reward was indeed quite good.

Taking on this task also meant that her recent studies and research would have to shift slightly in the direction of Ifrit.

After all, even if Mobius is a genius, he is not omnipotent... especially in this new world that is unfamiliar to her. There is so much knowledge and novel materials here that she needs to learn and understand anew.

Moreover, even if Mobius starts studying and researching desperately from now on, it will not be able to directly overcome the problem of Originium infection in a short period of time, and even if it does, it will not be able to be widely promoted in a short period of time.

Therefore, if this mission is to be completed in a short time, Mobius actually favors Abyss Flower more than developing an antidote himself.

After all, she is still relatively new to the field of treatments for Originium infection, and there is still a great deal of work to be done, requiring constant exploration, experimentation, and verification. It's essentially a process of starting from scratch.

However, she not only had a clear idea and analysis of the research on using Abyss Flower to treat Originium infection, but also confirmed its feasibility. It can be said that as long as the people and weapons are in place, the relevant experiments can begin.

Furthermore, even without this mission to treat Ifrit, if the experiments related to the Abyss Flower had succeeded, it would have been a lifesaver in every sense, buying Mobius more time for his research.

This explains why she would occasionally "remind" Bianca, and why Bianca's attitude was generally quite good.

"Looks like there's still time..."

As Mobius looked at the news report about Haydn No. 1 Laboratory displayed on the computer in front of him, a hint of unseen darkness slowly flashed across his gradient vertical pupils.

She knew that Ifrit had come to Rhine Lab for "treatment" before, but because she wasn't very interested and was constantly busy with her studies, she didn't pay much attention and didn't even know how long the "treatment" had been going on.

However, based on the timing of the news reports, Mobius now deduces that Ifrit's arrival was not long ago.

If we divide this act, which is called treatment but is actually a human experiment, into two parts, then the current stage that Charmander is in can be considered a relatively safe and less painful "treatment stage".

This news was good for Mobius, who was planning to take on the task. If things progressed to the later "experimental phase," things would become much more complicated.

Needless to say, as the experiment progressed, Ifrit's mental state was not in good shape. After all, such experiments are accompanied by terrifying pain and loss of control.

"What a waste and how rude!"

After clarifying the situation and making a plan, Mobius withdrew his gaze and sighed softly.

Honestly, if Mobius hadn't cared at all before, it would have been fine; he could have simply ignored it and avoided the hassle.

But now that she's taken over and has to watch it, no matter how many times she watches it, she still feels... these people are really wasting their experimental subjects, they're practically squandering high-quality lab rats.

Furthermore, Mobius truly despises people who use children for experiments in every sense of the word.

"..."

Afterwards, Mobius glanced at the time in his office and, finding it was still early, plunged back into the sea of knowledge to study.

This time, however, she set an alarm to remind herself of the time and prevent herself from getting too engrossed. Later, she had to leave Rhine Lab for some business.

In a sophisticated laboratory of Rhine Lab—

"Aaaaaaahh..."

As the syringe was gradually pushed in, the girl's painful screams suddenly rang out, so loud that they could penetrate the well-insulated laboratory walls and reach the outside world.

"... Okay, injection complete."

As the person injecting the "drug" stopped moving and the sound faded, the girl's painful screams gradually subsided until they finally stopped altogether.

"Call..."

Having survived another "treatment," the girl, or rather Ifrit, lay exhausted and limp on the experimental bed, breathing weakly, her eyes half-open as she gazed at the two people beside her.

"You did a great job Ifrit."

Looking at the weak girl lying on the bed, the woman with two pairs of dragon horns on her head and a serious face gently encouraged her.

"Yes, Ifrit is very capable. This treatment is over, so get some rest." After hearing what the woman, Saria, said, Silence immediately followed up to comfort Ifrit.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Ifrit showed no intention of speaking, but simply nodded slightly. Then, she reached out and gently grasped the hem of Saria's dress, wanting her to stay with her a little longer.

"Ifrit, I know you really want Director Saria to stay with you a little longer, but she has a mission later, so how about I stay with you instead?"

Seeing this scene, a hint of helplessness flashed in Silence's eyes. Then she bent down and gently patted Ifrit's little head, soothingly explaining to her.

"..."

Hearing Silence's words, Ifrit's eyes flashed with reluctance, but she still nodded gently and released her hand.

"I'll come visit you again next time after the mission is complete." Saria's tone softened considerably as she gazed at the girl before her.

"..."

Although Ifrit remained silent throughout, she obediently nodded in agreement when faced with Saria and Silence's words.

Ultimately, Saria left the Structural Department Engineering laboratory area to carry out a mission. Ifrit, accompanied by Silence, returned to her room at Rhine Lab...

Chapter 61 Nightmare (Rhine Limited Edition)

Night--

As night deepened, almost everyone in Rhine Lab's office building, except for the night shift guards and researchers, went home or rested.

After all, for researchers who need to constantly use their brains during the day, a good rest every day is essential. However... this need is not absolute, at least not for Fusion Warrior like Mobius.

You should know that recently, due to research and being engrossed in studying, she has been staying up many nights and hasn't had a good night's sleep in a long time.

However, apart from occasional mental fatigue, the Mobius did not appear physically tired.

"Didi--"

"Beep... click."

Mobius, who was still sitting in his office looking at documents, slowly put down what he was holding and turned off the alarm clock after hearing it ring.

Then she looked up at the dark outside the window and sighed, "It's so quiet here."

"It's almost time. I need to go meet my precious little guinea pig. I hope it won't disappoint me~"

The voice grew increasingly childish as the words were spoken, until the last words were uttered. When Mobius stood up, her figure was no longer as full and mature as before, and her white coat had been replaced by clothes designed by Eden, making her look even somewhat inexplicably "sexy".

"It's been so long since I've used a body like this. It really makes me nostalgic," Mobius murmured, looking down at his still-youthful body.

As she sighed, the Black Mud, which occasionally flickered with a ghostly green light, rapidly spread beneath her feet, covering the entire office before continuing to expand outwards.

However, unlike its domineering encroachment and coverage within the office, Black Mud began to move "cautiously" after leaving the office, meticulously avoiding all the cameras as it followed Mobius's instructions.

"Heh~"

A moment later, Mobius, sitting in his office, looked as if he had successfully accomplished something naughty, a slight smile playing on his lips and a triumphant glint in his eyes.

Without hesitation, she retrieved the mobility device that "Vill-V" had made from her spatial storage because "Mobius" had become too small to move around easily.

Then, with a light and nimble motion, he sat down and swaggered out of the office.

In a semi-enclosed room of Rhine Lab --

"..."

On the large hospital bed, a Sarkaz girl lay curled up, eyes closed, fast asleep.

However, compared to normal sleep, she seemed to be sleeping very restlessly, as if she were having a nightmare, and there was even a bead of sweat on her forehead.

"...!"

Finally, as the dream shifted, the girl curled up on the bed suddenly opened her eyes, her expression showing signs of shock.

After a while, just as the girl was about to sit up and catch her breath, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a dark shadow on the transparent observation glass next to the semi-enclosed room.

This discovery made her subconsciously slow her breathing and freeze, unable to move any further.

However, sometimes even if you stop in time, it doesn't mean you weren't discovered...

"..."

Standing outside, taking in everything, Mobius couldn't help but raise an eyebrow slightly, his expression somewhat strange.

However, she seemed to have thought of something soon, and a wicked glint flashed in her gradient-colored vertical pupils that emitted a faint glow in the darkness.

Without a word, Mobius, just as he had come, silently slipped into the Black Mud and disappeared from the observation glass.

"... call."