Mobius: "You and Your Entire Species Are Utterly Ridiculous to Me" / Muelsyse

However, this matter is not important to Mobius at the moment. She is still in the archives room, in a location where she cannot be directly brought over, and her primary task is to continue searching through the documents.

Moreover, Mobius never intended to keep Sakura by his side in the first place, after all, Sakura had no talent for scientific research...

Therefore, in her view, instead of simply bringing someone to her side, which wouldn't be very effective, it would be better to place Sakura in a place where she could better utilize her abilities, such as Rhine Lab's [Security Department].

On one hand, Sakura and Saria are not too bad off and can work together. At the same time, Sakura can also keep an eye on the movements of Saria, the King of Fighters.

On the other hand, given that Saria might not stay at Rhine Lab for very long, Mobius had considered having Sakura take her place after she left.

As for how Sakura gets into the Security Department, that's no longer Mobius's business; she'll have to figure that out herself...

After all, Saria, the head of the Security Department, is known for her fairness and integrity; it wouldn't be easy for her to pull any tricks.

"Call..."

Mobius exhaled a soft breath, collected his thoughts, and focused his attention back on the documents in his hands.

However, before she could look for long... a crisp footstep sounded, and it kept approaching her.

"Da da--"

"..."

Although Mobius heard the footsteps and sensed the presence of the person approaching, he remained calm and showed no intention of looking up, his thoughts and focus still on the documents.

However, if someone were to look her in the eye at this moment, they would notice that beneath her seemingly calm exterior, a hint of irritation and impatience was slowly flashing in her eyes.

After all, Mobius had never liked being constantly disturbed while he was researching or studying. Before, it was just "himself," but this time...

"I never expected that Miss Mobius, who has recently caused quite a stir in academic circles, would be looking at such basic information?"

No matter how much Mobius didn't want to pay attention at that moment, Ho'olheyak's clear voice still reached her ears along with the sound of footsteps.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Mobius didn't rush to answer. Instead, he continued flipping through the documents in his hand until he finished this chapter. Only then did he slowly raise his eyelids and say, "So, what do you need me for?"

"If not, to borrow a guy's words, 'please' get out of here and disappear from my sight, thank you~"

"That's quite a crude and rude way to get rid of someone, isn't it? I never expected Miss Mobius to use such vulgar language."

Instead of getting angry at Mobius's attempt to drive her away, Ho'olheyak's interest in her green eyes intensified.

To be honest, Ho'olheyak had never been particularly interested in people, because in her opinion, it was better to study documents or collections full of flowing history.

But... that was just what I thought before I first met Mobius.

Strictly speaking, this isn't the first time Ho'olheyak has met Mobius; she had met this newcomer from the Structural Department before.

But how to put it, Ho'olheyak never imagined that anyone would give her such a strange feeling.

At first glance, she actually thought Mobius was "one of her kind," but upon closer observation, she discovered differences, even experiencing a strange and completely opposite sense of repulsion...

So, during their first meeting, although there was no communication or interaction, Ho'olheyak had already taken Mobius to heart and secretly began to observe and investigate him.

But it would have been better if she hadn't investigated; the investigation only intensified her interest.

Why was this the case? Because... after her investigation, Ho'olheyak was astonished to discover that, despite her abilities, she couldn't find any trace of Mobius's life...

The only thing found was that she passed through Kazimierz on her way here, nothing more.

When Kazimierz is mentioned, Ho'olheyak can't help but think of the terrifying [Radiant Knight] who was so popular and powerful a few days ago... The fact that the two of them also don't have obvious racial characteristics also slightly aroused her association.

As for the race [Ægir] that Mobius wrote in the Rhine Lab Archives, Ho'olheyak still retains her skepticism.

Because her intuition told her that Mobius was not as simple as he appeared...

Chapter 66 Mobius: "You, and your race, utterly utterly ridiculous to me."

"That's quite a crude and rude way to kick someone out. I never expected Miss Mobius to use such vulgar language."

"What kind of words you say depends on who you're talking to, don't you think? This rude young lady who's bothering others~"

In response to Ho'olheyak's words, Mobius raised an eyebrow slightly, then retorted mercilessly once again.

"Miss Mobius gets so annoyed that she's been disturbed? Or has I discovered some little secret?" Looking at the impatient Mobius before her, Ho'olheyak slowly curled the corners of her lips and said with a smile.

"Secrets? Heh~" Upon hearing this, Mobius, whose expression had been somewhat displeased, suddenly chuckled softly and continued, "Compared to an ordinary little researcher like me, young lady, you seem to have more secrets, don't you?"

"Which ones are you referring to, Miss Mobius?"

After hearing Mobius's words, Ho'olheyak was startled, but she remained outwardly calm and smiled as she asked in return.

In Ho'olheyak's eyes now, the interaction between the two is no longer a normal chat, but a covert contest or a mutual test.

She didn't want to lose to this mysterious woman in front of her; she was determined to extract at least some useful information.

However, Ho'olheyak had no idea that while she knew very little about Mobius already knew everything about her—her origins, identity, race, racial secrets, and so on.

"Hehe~ Who knows?"

In response to Ho'olheyak's question, Mobius did not reveal anything, but simply chuckled and replied in a nonchalant tone.

"Alright, I've finished looking at the information I wanted. You may leave now." With that, Mobius had no intention of lingering any longer. After putting the documents back, he prepared to leave.

After all, in her opinion, spending time here with this curious woman Ho'olheyak, was a complete waste of time. There were so many other things she could do with that time.

"Miss Mobius certainly knows a lot."

Watching Mobius turn and leave, Ho'olheyak narrowed her eyes slightly. Although she was unwilling, she ultimately did not stop her from leaving, but only muttered something under her breath.

After all, Ho'olheyak had realized that Mobius was not someone who could be easily tricked into revealing information, and that continuing the conversation would not yield any more useful information.

However, this exchange wasn't without its gains. Knowing for certain that "Mobius does indeed know quite a lot" is certainly useful information, isn't it?

Mobius, who hadn't gone far, heard Ho'olheyak's mutterings. A dark glint flashed in his serpentine eyes. He paused, turned his head slightly, and said in a "gentle" tone:

"Little snake, curb your curiosity. Some things are not for you to explore."

"!"

With just a casual remark from Mobius and a single glance, Ho'olheyak suddenly felt as if she had seen something terrifying. Her pupils contracted, and she felt a chill run down her spine.

"Hehe~ This is much cuter." Watching Ho'olheyak's flustered state, a hint of pleasure flashed in Mobius's gradient-colored eyes. She then gently tossed her long hair before continuing:

"You wanted to know what I knew, little snake? Well then, I'll leave those words here..."

"You, and your race, are utterly laughable to me. Yesterday? Heh heh~"

After speaking, Mobius quietly withdrew his aura and left Rhine Lab's archives without any hesitation, leaving someone standing alone inside.

"!..."

"..."

"Call--"

Ho'olheyak watched Mobius leave for quite a while before finally managing to relax her tense nerves. Then, while panting heavily, she grabbed a bookshelf to keep herself from collapsing.

Ho'olheyak was in a bit of a mess, her mind filled with the huge question, "What is Mobius?"

Having experienced that "minor" incident, she would no longer naively believe that Mobius was human... because that extreme sense of oppression was something no ordinary human could give her.

"Phew... This is really someone I've messed with."

Exhaling another breath, Ho'olheyak reached out and patted her face, trying to calm her trembling mind and emotions.

Although she didn't have any specific guesses, Ho'olheyak was now convinced that Mobius, even if not an ethereal god, was at least a very ancient being...

Combined with the fact that Mobius had put forward novel viewpoints and was regarded by many as another genius, the information she had seen that was like "common sense" in the scientific community, and the fact that there was no information about her life, Ho'olheyak became even more convinced of her idea.

Is it ridiculous to chase after yesterday?

After calming down completely, Ho'olheyak recalled Mobius's last words, a barely perceptible look of confusion flashing in her eyes.

She... was actually a little confused because of something someone said. If conditions allowed, she really wanted to grab someone's shoulder right now and ask them why.

However, the reality is that she doesn't have that option... Even if she wants to get in touch again later, she'll have to be careful.

"..."

Mobius left the archives in a good mood. After all, he had just successfully released the anger he had been holding in.

Moreover, this "deterrence" would prevent that woman Ho'olheyak, from bothering him again, no matter how curious she was... And even if she did come, her attitude would definitely not be the same as before.

However, what Mobius said at the end wasn't entirely nonsense.

Having learned about Ho'olheyak, she genuinely found the "shackles and curses" that the [Feathered Serpent] race had placed on her bloodline somewhat laughable.

Of course, Mobius did not find it difficult to understand why a race whose bloodline was gradually thinning would pursue its former strength and glory.

However, while she could understand, she absolutely could not condone this race's pursuit of yesterday's methods.

After leaving the archives, Mobius did not intend to return to his office to continue working, but instead chose to go out for a while.

As for the reason... well, it's to summon Sakura, of course. At the same time, Mobius also plans to buy some daily necessities, such as bubble wrap.

P. S.: I tried my best today, but only managed one update. I'm sorry, I didn't get home until after 10 pm. I haven't even washed up yet, but I won't need to go out tomorrow, so I should be able to update earlier then.

Chapter 67 Muelsyse

It wasn't until he left Rhine Lab's office building and received "strange" looks from others outside that Mobius finally realized the inappropriateness of his attire.

Having just confronted Ho'olheyak, she didn't think twice and simply came out wearing her lab coat. It was fine inside Rhine Lab, but coming out like that was drawing too much attention.

However, at this point, Mobius didn't plan to go back to change her clothes; she simply put away her name tag. After all, she was already out, and she had never cared about other people's opinions or evaluations.

Without any hesitation, she calmly went to find a suitable place to summon Sakura.

Because it could be considered a miraculous transformation in a sense, Mobius didn't intend to make a big fuss about it.

She didn't want anyone to know about her relationship with Sakura if necessary, because that would affect their future plans...

Finally, after wandering around for a while and finding a secluded spot, Mobius quietly summoned Sakura.

"..."

Then, the two exchanged a silent glance, and without exchanging any words, they simply brushed past each other as if they were complete strangers.

After all, they are different from others. Rather than pretending to be familiar with each other, it's better to stay connected in their hearts after parting.

Moreover, in a sense, they don't need to contact each other. Their hearts are in sync, and Sakura already knows Mobius's thoughts and plans, so there is no need for much communication.

After completing the most important task of this trip, Mobius turned his attention to other matters, such as procurement...

Besides the instant noodles she had already bought on her way last time, she also needed to buy her own "essential" bubble wrap this time.

In addition... if he had any free time, Mobius wouldn't mind going to the candy store to buy some things to "lure" the mice.

After all, in just one night, the box of candy she bought on a whim had already been mostly consumed by Ifrit...

To be honest, this kind of exhaustion even made Mobius, who wasn't particularly concerned about Ifrit's condition, start to worry about her teeth.

Of course, Mobius only thought about this, after all, she wasn't the guardian of the lab rat.

In her opinion, such a minor dental problem was something for Saria and the others to worry about; all she needed to do was continue feeding them candy and coaxing them.

"..."

With that thought in mind, Mobius wandered around the city, searching for what he wanted to buy.

Unfortunately, after searching around, Mobius discovered that offline stores almost never sold common packaging items like bubble wrap...

This result made Mobius, who had finally started to feel a little better, become somewhat irritable again.

Popping bubble wrap was one of Mobius's few ways to relieve stress. Now, the thought of not having any bubble wrap to pop when her experiments hit a roadblock made her feel quite frustrated.

"Seriously... I wish Klein was here."

Mobius stopped and looked at the unfamiliar yet bustling street before him, sighing softly.

Although Mobius knew she wasn't the "Mobius" from her memories, and didn't have her own Klein, she still longed for the time they spent together.

After all, having an assistant like Klein by her side now would make many things much easier, and she would also have other ways to relieve stress.

For example, including but not limited to having Klein feed the small animals and then livestream it to him, or having her help him draw the small animals on a coordinate system using functions.