Chapter 88

When Ai Yue entered his room, he found that someone was already lying on the bed.

"Mobius?"

Looking at the girl lying on her side on the bed, watching him, Ai Yue was taken aback. "Your room is next door, right? Why are you here again?"

"Enough with the nonsense,"

Mobius gave a knowing look and asked, "I've done you such a big favor, how are you going to thank me?"

"Uh, a verbal thank you?"

"OK,"

Mobius revealed a charming smile, but a snake tail suddenly emerged from under the covers, grabbed Ai Yue, and flung him onto the bed. "Then you can thank me with your mouth!"

"I gave you these Mutated Weapon so you could use them against me!"

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Chapter Twenty-Five: When doing scientific research, let's be serious.

"So, what are the detailed details of Divine Tone Project?"

The next day, Ai Yue, supporting his back, came to the laboratory and said the above sentence to Mobius.

"You're so boring, always talking about work."

Feeling refreshed, Mobius didn't bother arguing with Ai Yue. He pointed to the computer next to him and said, "I've sent them all to Rose. Take a look for yourself."

"Are you trying to shift the blame? If I weren't so hardworking, would you be so carefree?"

Ai Yue rolled his eyes, then went to the computer. "Rose, is the preliminary analysis finished?"

"Preliminary analysis completed. Simulation experiment progress: 1253rd."

Prometheus's voice came through, followed by a dense array of data displayed on the screen. "No hidden dangers have been found so far."

"This time it's done well, there are no side effects?"

Ai Yue glanced at Mobius with some surprise. "I was all prepared to clean up your mess."

In Ai Yue's estimation, it would take Mobius at least two months to complete the prototype of the Divine Tone Project and use it for global publicity. However, unexpectedly, Mobius completed the task in about a quarter of the time.

However, Ai Yue knew very well that it was almost impossible for anyone other than himself to increase the speed while ensuring the quality. But it was indeed better to do this as soon as possible. So after a brief review and confirming that there were no problems with the effect, Ai Yue executed the "Stage Plan" ahead of schedule.

As for whether there will be any hidden dangers later, he can handle that when the time comes.

But now it seems that my worries were unnecessary?

"You don't really think I haven't made any progress at all, do you?"

Mobius rolled his eyes. "Besides, it's not entirely my doing. Aponia's analysis of 'commandments' is probably much better than you think."

"Yeah?"

Ai Yue paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's a good thing."

In the original storyline, Aponia's information is relatively limited because she feels intense guilt for the mistakes she has made. For a long time, she has locked herself in the "The Deepest Place," atoneing for her sins by alleviating the suffering of other prisoners, and rarely uses the power of "Commandments."

Furthermore, given the almost tragic nature of the precepts themselves, even Aponia herself probably wouldn't want to delve into their mysteries.

However, in this world, because of Ai Yue's existence, Aponia's life has undergone earth-shattering changes. Perhaps it is because of this that she has also mustered the courage to face this "malice bestowed by heaven".

"But Aponia's ability is really... special."

Mobius thought for a moment and finally used this adjective, "If I could, I would really like to study her properly."

"If Aponia herself has no objections, then that's fine."

Ai Yue did not object, "However, be careful to maintain a proper balance, especially in the spiritual realm..."

"Is this an area we haven't understood much about yet?"

Mobius immediately picked up where Ai Yue left off, "You're clearly the one who charges in the fiercest, how dare you say such a thing? You're the one who plays with the Herrscher Core of the Eighth Herrscher like a walnut every day, not me."

Mobius had a very clear understanding of herself. She knew that she was one of the most radical people in humanity, who would trample on morality, disregard the law, and use every means to rush down the path of science, all in order to find a way out for humanity.

But after meeting Ai Yue, she realized that she was still far from being good enough.

The Herrscher Core is something that ordinary people would be corrupted into Honkai zombie just by touching it, yet this guy dared to use it directly after less than thirty seconds of contact with it. He says "research in the mental realm must be cautious," but he doesn't take it seriously at all. He uses the power of the Eighth Herrscher more recklessly than anyone else. He's always lecturing others about the importance of balancing work and rest, but he can stay in the lab for a whole week straight...

"I've actually wanted to ask this for a long time,"

Thinking of this, Mobius couldn't help but speak up, "You bastard, do you not consider yourself human?"

Now that things have come to this, Mobius has also come to accept Ai Yue's claim of being a savior, but this does not mean that he is really a messenger sent from heaven.

After all, Mobius had obtained Ai Yue's hair and bodily fluids for analysis, and the results showed that Ai Yue was a pure human, much purer than Fused Warrior like her.

"What are you saying? Of course I'm a human being."

Ai Yue looked away from the screen, his expression completely matter-of-fact. "Don't I look like a human being?"

"That's not what I meant, I meant..."

Seeing his expression, Mobius knew that some things were simply impossible to reason with this guy, so he gave up on continuing the topic. "Have you finished watching? What are your thoughts?"

"Rough, immature, and superficial."

Ai Yue's three simple words almost broke Mobius's defenses, but he eventually changed the subject, "However, it is very useful."

"Thank you so much, Mobius."

Finally Ai Yue looked at Mobius earnestly and said, "Thank you."

"Wh-what...?"

Mobius, who had almost blushed from Ai Yue's three words, was stunned for a moment. He then turned his head slightly to avoid the other's gaze. "To be honest, it's a bit disgusting to suddenly adopt such a posture."

Although he said that, Mobius couldn't help but smile.

So, she really did help this time, right?

"You're so hurtful with your words."

Ai Yue deliberately covered his chest, "I was originally planning to give you some pointers..."

"Don't give me that. This was your own plan, so of course you should give me guidance!"

Mobius walked over and sat directly on him. "Now, tell me properly where it's rough, where it's immature, and where it's superficial!"

Now, Mobius was sitting on Ai Yue's lap, her head just touching his chin. As she spoke, she kept tilting her head back, which made Ai Yue's head tilt back as well, making it look quite comical.

"Okay, stop fooling around."

Ai Yue finally put his arm around Mobius's waist, but then started to get restless again, "Let's start from this part... Speaking of which, did you develop very early?"

Logically speaking, given the rate at which Mobius has shrunk, her breasts should have been the first to disappear, but they still have considerable weight.

"What's wrong? Is it not allowed?"

Mobius nudged Ai Yue's chin again. "Now is not the time to talk about these things. Focus on your research!"

"Oh, let's get down to business. Your data is a bit too low..."

"Hey, don't touch my leg!"

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Chapter Twenty-Six: Give Da Lei Back!

The revisions to the Divine Tone Project and the research and discussions on its future direction were finally completed successfully after spending the entire morning on them.

"How?"

Once Ai Yue was fully engaged in research, he had long since lost any thoughts of being clumsy or impulsive. "You can understand, right?"

"About 70-80%. I'll have Rose record a clean version of the video later, and I'll study it myself when I get back."

Looking at the unrecognizable initial version of the Divine Tone Project on the screen, Mobius couldn't help but reveal a subtle expression. "Looking at it this way, it really is crude, immature, and superficial."

That's why.

Ai Yue smelled the faint fragrance emanating from Mobius and couldn't help but bury his face in her hair. "But it's okay, you've done your best."

"It's precisely because I know I've done my best that I feel so conflicted!"

Mobius raised his hand and pushed Ai Yue's face away, then got up and straddled Ai Yue, biting his shoulder. "Damn it, give me a piece of your brain!"

The closer she got to Ai Yue, the more she realized how vast the distance between them was. This contrast was the ultimate torment for a scholar like Mobius, especially when she thought she had grown and gotten a little closer to Ai Yue, only to find that he had grown a thousand times faster than her in the same amount of time. That terrifying disparity was enough to drive a person crazy.

Fortunately, Mobius is no longer a normal person.

Ai Yue remained silent, simply letting Mobius vent her frustrations—after all, she wasn't really going to bite him; this was just a bit of flirting.

Not long after, Mobius, having adjusted his mindset, relented and stood up, saying, "Alright, I should go back to work now."

"Isn't there a need to be in such a hurry?"

This time, it was Ai Yue who couldn't bear to part with him. He reached out and pulled Mobius back into his arms. "I've heard that you haven't rested much lately, have you?"

"Who told you to say you needed it urgently?"

Ai Yue took the initiative to persuade her to stay, and Mobius relaxed as well. She simply kicked off her shoes and snuggled into Ai Yue's arms, saying, "I don't care, you have to make it up to me."

"Then double the funding?"

Ai Yue asked.

"Okay... wait a minute!"

Mobius initially agreed, but then realized, "I'm working for you now, and funding is supposed to be unlimited, right?"

"Oh, you still remember?"

Ai Yue smiled and said, "Then what do you suggest we do?"

"I haven't decided yet, I'll owe you for now."

Mobius couldn't think of what he needed for a moment. "Oh right, I'm planning to perform the Fused Warrior surgery on Klein."

"Didn't she refuse to do it before?"

Ai Yue was taken aback for a moment, "You've figured it out?"

Logically speaking, when the second phase of the Fusion Warrior Project was launched, the other members of the First Research Institute should have been given the highest priority. After all, even if they did not go to the battlefield, their physical abilities as Fused Warrior could still play a supporting role in scientific research, such as being able to work overtime more often.

However, Klein never agreed, and since the Sōgen and Danzhu sisters were just lazy bums, there was no point in doing it, so they were not selected as the second generation of Fused Warrior.

"She felt she shouldn't waste those resources, and secretly she had already figured out what skills she wanted."

As Mobius spoke, a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes. "Given her physical condition, unless she completely withdraws from the demanding scientific research work, she will only get worse and worse, but I simply cannot live without her."

As one of the few people who understands and supports Mobius, Klein is more than just an assistant to Mobius; she is like family. If you were to ask Klein to leave the First Research Institute, even if Klein agreed, Mobius would absolutely not agree.

Not to mention that Klein herself is a workaholic. Even though she no longer has mental pressure, she still likes to fill her time with work.

"If that's the case, then explain it to her clearly,"

Ai Yue blurted out instinctively, only to see Mobius look up at him. "You want me to perform the surgery on her?"

"You are the person she admires most now; I can only rank second."

Mobius pouted, looking quite aggrieved, "So I'll leave this to you."

"No problem."

Ai Yue nodded in agreement, "Shall we do it today?"

"No rush, let me find the Honkai Beast Factor with the highest compatibility with Klein first."

Mobius squirmed in Ai Yue's arms, seemingly looking for a more comfortable position, "I'll give her a surprise later."

"Speaking of Fused Warrior..."

Ai Yue hugged her tighter. "Mobius, have you shrunk a bit too much lately? Have you died a few times?"

The old Mobius couldn't so easily snuggle into his arms.

"I didn't count, but it shouldn't be much, right?"

Mobius's voice betrayed a hint of drowsiness. "What, are you disgusted with me?"

"No, although I'm starting to feel a little guilty."