Mobius, Who Considers Herself "Unlucky" / Muelsyse and Sakura

Of course, Mobius wasn't one to complain. Although there might not be a way in the short term, she would naturally achieve what she wanted to do in her own way.

While she couldn't create a real Klein —after all, she wasn't a god—the armed doll Klein was a different story...

"Oh dear, are we lost? Do we need help from our colleagues?"

Just as Mobius was lost in thought, a lively voice rang out from behind her, successfully interrupting her reverie.

"Um?"

Coming to his senses, Mobius subconsciously looked behind him, and what he saw was a smiling, mischievous and adorable elf girl.

With just one glance, the Mobius recognized the elf lady before it as Muelsyse, one of the elders of Rhine Lab and the current head of the Ecology Department.

"Let me introduce myself. I'm Muelsyse, the head of the Ecology Department at Rhine Lab Sciences. Although we're not in the same department, we can be considered colleagues."

Muelsyse paused slightly, glanced at the corner of Mobius's name tag peeking out of his pocket, and then continued:

"I've seen you wandering around here for quite a while now. Do you need any help? I know this place very well."

"I don't need any help, don't bother me." Mobius was uninterested in Muelsyse's enthusiasm and simply replied indifferently.

As for Muelsyse knowing that he was a researcher at Rhine Lab, Mobius wasn't surprised at all.

After all, she has never hidden anything since she left Rhine Lab's office building.

Moreover, seeing the lively elf Muelsyse reminded Mobius of another creature she disliked—a guy with pointy ears.

"Really? That's a real shame. I thought you wanted to buy something but couldn't."

After hearing Mobius's refusal, Muelsyse shrugged slightly, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes, and said somewhat dejectedly.

"Heh~ I'm just a lowly researcher, no need for you, Director Muelsyse." With that, Mobius narrowed his serpentine eyes slightly, and prepared to turn and leave.

After all, although she couldn't buy bubble wrap, there was still one "non-essential" item she needed to purchase.

"Hey, don't walk so fast! Even if you don't need my help, we can still be friends. I don't even know your name yet."

Seeing Mobius about to leave, Muelsyse's gloomy expression vanished instantly, and he quickly said...

Honestly, regardless of whether she can help or not, Muelsyse doesn't want Mobius to leave, or rather, to leave Mobius's side.

As for the reason... it's because the area around Mobius's body is just too "clean"! In the elf's eyes, this level of cleanliness is even better than some laboratories!

P. S.: There will be another chapter tonight, please remind me. The family matters have been completely resolved.

Chapter 68 Mobius, who considers himself "unlucky"

"Friends? I don't need friends... As for names, please let Director Muelsyse look them up yourself." After hearing Muelsyse's attempt to persuade him to stay, Mobius calmly withdrew his gaze and said indifferently.

After saying that, he turned and left without any hesitation.

After all, she hated guys with long ears and "annoying" personalities the most. Rather than wasting time here, she'd better quickly buy the "non-essentials" and then go back to her lab.

Honestly, Mobius felt he had a really bad day; not only did his experiment not go well, but he also ran into two annoying guys.

"Hmm..."

Hearing the cold words in her ear and watching Mobius's receding figure, Muelsyse blinked gently. Although she felt a little regretful, she ultimately said nothing more.

However, Muelsyse was really curious about how Mobius managed to keep his surroundings so clean, so spotless, without a single speck of Originium dust or particles.

If it's about technology, this... this is a godsend for her!

Moreover, even if it weren't for his own benefit, Muelsyse believed that this technology was applicable to a wide range of fields and could have a significant impact. To exaggerate a bit, it might even be helpful in overcoming Originium infection.

Of course, Muelsyse wasn't interested in Mobius's "achievements"; she was simply curious and wanted to find out what had happened.

After all, so far, she has not found any related papers or research published in academia.

"Hmm? That's not the direction..."

After regaining her composure, Muelsyse stared at the spot where Mobius had last disappeared, momentarily stunned, a flash of surprise crossing her beautiful eyes.

Then, to confirm her guess, the elf lady took a step in the direction where Mobius had disappeared.

"..."

It wasn't until Mobius had walked quite a distance that he finally realized where Muelsyse's "interest" in him came from.

But it was precisely because she remembered it that she found it even more annoying...

Because Mobius didn't think that Muelsyse would give up contact with him so easily.

Maybe some elf really will do what she said before, go back and immediately check her information, and then, like that pink-haired girl, keep harassing her in her office...

"Tsk... I knew I shouldn't have left the lab today."

Thinking of this possibility, Mobius, whose mood was already not very good due to his "bad luck," reached out and brushed a strand of hair behind his ear, then clicked his tongue in annoyance.

Honestly, Mobius really didn't want any contact with those troublesome guys like Muelsyse, because in her opinion it would only cause more trouble and be very annoying.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have chosen such a "low-key" way to join Rhine Lab.

But who knew that within a single day, Mobius had already come into contact with two troublesome individuals. It can only be said that all this "bad luck" stemmed from that failed experiment...

"Call..."

Letting out a soft breath, Mobius rubbed his slightly aching temples. After suppressing his irritation, he focused all his attention on getting on his way and quickened his pace.

To prevent herself from continuing to be "unlucky" and encountering other troublesome people, she felt it was best to resolve the matter quickly.

As Mobius quickened her pace, the candy store, which was already quite a distance away, soon came into view.

"Welcome to our store! What kind of candy would you like to buy, miss? Let me show you."

As Mobius entered the store, the staff greeted her warmly and politely.

"I want to buy some small..."

Mobius didn't refuse the candy store clerk's enthusiasm; she didn't want to waste any more time, so she didn't hesitate and stated her needs. However, she stopped herself halfway through her sentence.

Then, his gaze darkened as he looked in one direction...

In the direction Mobius was looking, there stood a Water Spirit with a docile (but guilty) expression, trying to slip through the net.

"Heh~ So, shouldn't Director Muelsyse explain why she's been following a lowly researcher like me?"

Mobius first gestured for the waiter beside him to leave before asking Muelsyse with a forced smile.

"Hey, how can just coincidentally going the same way be considered stalking? I'm a regular customer at this candy store!"

After hearing Mobius's words and sensing her anger, Muelsyse's strong survival instinct prompted her to quickly explain.

For some reason, Muelsyse felt that the now "smiling" Mobius was far more terrifying than her friend Saria when she was angry. So, if not now, when?

"Haha... So, what kind of candy do you want to buy? I know quite a bit about this, let me introduce some to you!"

After explaining, Muelsyse looked at Mobius, who still had a forced smile, and without pausing, quickly changed the subject with a laugh, while also rushing into the store.

What a joke! In this atmosphere, Muelsyse felt that if he continued the previous topic or stood still, he might get stabbed by the Mobius knife!

After rushing into the candy store, Muelsyse grabbed a small basket without a word and quickly began selecting candies, introducing them to Mobius, who was still standing there:

"Let me see... I don't know who you're buying it for, but I definitely have to try Mama John's Orange Storm. Their strawberry flavor is also a classic!"

"..."

Seeing Muelsyse's series of survival-oriented actions, Mobius's delicate face developed an indescribable expression. Then, she slowly reached out and covered her face, unable to bear the sight.

After pausing for a moment, the Mobius lowered its hand, looked at the elf who was still picking out candy, narrowed its gradient-colored snake eyes slightly, and then turned and left the candy store without hesitation.

In some ways, and in some aspects, Muelsyse was even more unconventional than Elysia, Mobius felt he couldn't stand her at all.

I'd rather not buy this candy now.

P. S.: Muelsyse is adorable. I also copied the comic, but... I always feel like it's heading in a silly direction.

Chapter 69 Muelsyse and Sakura

"Hey! Why are you leaving so soon? Aren't you going to buy any candy?"

While still picking out candies, Muelsyse looked up and, noticing someone had left, said in surprise.

"Seriously... am I really that annoying?"

Honestly, this is the first time in Muelsyse's life that she has been disliked like this. Yes, disliked...

She could clearly sense that Mobius was annoyed with her, and also somewhat disgusted by her.

However, this very fact caused Muelsyse, who had always been quite popular, a slight sense of frustration. After all, anyone would be unhappy and resentful to be disliked like this.

"Hmph, I'll investigate when I get back!"

After saying that, Muelsyse looked down at the candies in her little basket, but in the end she didn't choose to put them back. Instead, as if trying to comfort herself, she continued to pick out more candies.

Once Mobius left the candy store, he didn't hesitate at all, heading straight for his own office without looking back.

After such a horrible day, she really didn't want to leave the house again anytime soon. Rather than dealing with this bunch of troublesome people, she'd rather just bury herself in the lab.

Of course, Mobius hadn't forgotten her recent speculations about Muelsyse's actions, so she would make sure to lock the office door and remove any excess water from the room afterwards.

"So, Dr. Mobius, do you still need to buy candy and bubble wrap? If so, I can buy them for you."

Just as Mobius was devising a plan and had almost arrived at the Rhine Lab office building, Sakura's calm question suddenly rang in her mind.

Although Sakura could have easily done such a small thing by buying the items and storing them in her spatial storage, given Mobius's personality, she decided to ask him anyway.

"... If you can buy bubble wrap and it's convenient for you, Sakura, then buy it. As for candy, it's just a non-essential item." Faced with Sakura's sudden question, Mobius paused for a moment before replying casually.

"I understand, Doctor. I'll buy you some bubble wrap when I find it. As for candy, just buy the kinds that Muelsyse mentioned." Sakura said earnestly after listening to Mobius's words.

Sakura, I already told you that candy is only a non-essential item!

'Yes, I know.'

Although both spoke very frankly, how could they not know what the other was really thinking, given their mutual understanding?

It can only be said that mutual understanding is the best way to overcome stubbornness and tsundere... Otherwise, Sakura wouldn't have asked about the "non-essential" candy in the first place.

'...'

"Whatever, Sakura~ I'm going to get busy."

At this moment, Mobius sensed Sakura's thoughts, a glint of light slowly flashing in his gradient-colored snake eyes, before he responded indifferently.

As the thought in his mind subsided, Mobius put his work badge back on and walked without stopping toward the towering Rhine Lab office building in front of him.

On the other side--

Sakura, who was already near the candy store, shook her head slightly with a somewhat helpless expression after ending her conversation with Mobius.

However, although Sakura didn't quite understand Mobius's stubbornness or rather, her awkward personality, it didn't stop her from helping her and assisting her in completing her research tasks.

After all, at this point, regardless of who is in charge, developing a cure for Originium infection is the top priority and the task that receives the most resources.

Because, as these identities developed in various parts of this continent, they eventually formed bonds, or rather, things they wanted to protect.

On this continent, ravaged by Originium infection, wanting to protect those they cherish and save them, "they" tacitly prioritized [developing the ore and an antidote].

Of all the characters currently unlocked, Mobius is arguably the most likely to research the ore and develop the antidote.

This is precisely why even Bianca, whose personality and values clashed sharply with Mobius', did her best to support him in some ways, such as financially...

"..."

After a brief moment of contemplation, Sakura immediately changed direction and headed towards the candy store where Mobius had just left.

She plans to first purchase the items Mobius needs, then begin gathering intelligence on the city, and finally figure out how to infiltrate Rhine Lab Defense Division.

Having already made up her mind and knowing the order of things, Sakura didn't hesitate at all and quickly went straight into the candy store to buy candy.

However, after politely declining the enthusiastic waiter's offer, Sakura suddenly realized she had been careless.

Although I learned the names of the candies Muelsyse recommended through Mobius, the candy store was just too big, and the variety of candies was dazzling.

Sakura looked around for a long time, her gaze sweeping over several rows of shelves, but she couldn't find the candies she wanted to buy.