No, You've Come at the Perfect Time

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After receiving Miss Elf's "encouragement," Brother Kai was still waiting.

Before long, the young female professor with green hair walked out. She seemed to be in a hurry. After glancing at him, she left in a rush. In a moment, she circled back and asked for his contact information.

This... this isn't about settling scores with me after the fact, is it?

Thinking about his disrespect towards the green-haired professor in class earlier, Kevin felt a bit guilty. But MEI had also told him not to slight this professor at all. And he "happened" to have no resistance to good-looking girls. Under extreme duress, Kevin provided his contact information as requested by the green-haired professor.

And then... the green-haired Doctor left in a hurry... But it doesn't seem like class is over yet?

Kevin was a little confused.

Inside the room, the person lecturing was no longer the professor, but the professor's blonde assistant... Hey! It's really strange, Kevin had never met his match in terms of "physical strength" in his entire life. This seemingly delicate "blonde beauty" he encountered today was actually able to send Kevin flying! It really proves the old saying from Shenzhou, there's always someone better.

No... I have to find a reason to spar with her again later! Coveting the National Goddess-like beauty of that blonde lady is secondary... The main thing is, there aren't many people who can put this much pressure on me physically!

Kevin believed that as long as he followed the encouragement in "Miss Pink Elf's" letter and always believed in himself, there would be nothing in this world he, Kevin, couldn't do.

If he couldn't beat that blonde lady today, he'd spar with her more, and maybe he could beat her tomorrow! Never give up, never get discouraged, isn't that the principle?

Kevin waited with anticipation.

Or rather, Brother Kai was still waiting.

Little did he know that at this very moment, in another corner, Miss Pink Elf was already holding MEI's personal information and planning a thousand beautiful encounter scenarios in her mind for herself and MEI.

In the circular classroom.

"That's all for today's class. Dismissed."

On the podium, Xu Ziling tidied up the USB drive brought by Mobius and walked out the front door, preparing to find his Doctor and see what method she planned to use to lure unsuspecting young female high school students.

As Xu Ziling, who was acting as the teacher, left, a large group of students who were mostly there for the eye candy also dispersed. MEI pondered for a moment, then quickly tidied up her study supplies. The philosophical knowledge taught by the blonde and blue-eyed Teacher Xu had greatly shocked MEI, and she planned to seek further guidance from him right after class.

However, she didn't expect that although Xu Ziling was only a makeshift teacher, he left very quickly after class, embodying the spirit of not dragging things out to the fullest. As soon as MEI stepped out of the classroom door, Xu Ziling had already vanished.

Kevin, who was lurking by the door, saw MEI come out and immediately cleared his throat, preparing to say something, but MEI directly covered his mouth with her hand.

Immediately after, MEI said somewhat anxiously:

"Kevin, did you see Professor Serpent... no, Professor Mobius and her assistant Xu? Did you see where they went?"

"...Huh?"

Sensing MEI's urgency, Kevin scratched his head in confusion and said, "I only saw a blonde figure whooshing past... By the way, MEI, why are you asking this? While that professor and her assistant do have some skills... it shouldn't be enough to make you this anxious, right?"

"This is an opportunity... You wouldn't understand, Kevin."

MEI shook her head at Kevin, holding her notebook, and said, "Just tell me where they went."

"Oh..."

Kevin scratched his head, then pointed towards the main entrance of Chiyu Academy and said, "I just saw them walking towards the school gate... They're probably getting into a car to go home now?"

They're already leaving?

A hint of surprise flashed in MEI's eyes, but she quickly calmed down and made a swift decision.

Regardless of the specific reasons, the appearance of Mobius, a top professor in biology, at Chiyu Academy in Changkong City was an invaluable opportunity for MEI, who was still just a high school student. If she could gain the professor's appreciation, her future published papers would surely see explosive viewership and recognition, and even MEI's father's listed company, ME Corp, could collectively benefit.

It wasn't convenient to say during class, but now that class was over, MEI had wanted to find the professor to show her potential and gain her attention. But now Mobius and her assistant were rushing to leave, even getting into a car, which meant they weren't here to see her.

But the gap between geniuses and ordinary people is often a moment's hesitation. MEI knew that if she missed this opportunity, it would take her ten or even a hundred times longer to make up for it. Since there was no other way, she would use the most ordinary, direct, and effective method—

Chase them!

"Hey! No... MEI! What are you running for!"

"No time to explain... Kevin, hurry and help me catch up to Professor Serpent!"

"Ah? Oh... Physical labor, got it!"

Kevin readily agreed, then reached his left hand under MEI's calf and his right hand behind MEI's back, lifting MEI up in a bridal carry!

"???"

MEI, being carried, looked at Kevin in surprise and asked, "Classmate Kevin, what are you doing?"

"Running with you! How could your little body possibly catch up to a car?"

After reading that "Miss Elf's Encouragement Letter," Kevin, who was now incredibly firm in his belief in his actions, laughed heartily and said, "But I can catch up! MEI, hold on tight, let's—GO!"

As Kevin's voice fell, his leg muscles instantly tensed. After a gap of less than 0.5 seconds, he shot out like an arrow released from a bow, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye!

Su, who had just walked out of the classroom, looked at the scene and sighed helplessly. He then quietly called a Didi and headed towards the school gate.

Not far from there, in the grass.

Miss Elf, who had climbed out of her window, opened her big, pink-blue eyes wide. She stared in disbelief at Kevin, who was in a state of "delusional confidence," as he picked up Mei. Then, she couldn't help but swallow.

"You can play it like that? Hmm... let me think, should this be considered... a lucky accident? Or commendable courage?"

Elysia scratched her head, a little confused, but then she quickly smiled again. She took out her notebook from her pocket and said with a laugh, "But... I've learned this trick already, okay?~ This time, I'll let you have it, Kevin~"

On the other side, Su, who had just walked out of the classroom, watched the white-haired figure carrying Mei and sprinting towards the main entrance of Chiyu Academy. He shook his head helplessly and followed, intending to keep an eye on Kevin and prevent him from causing any more trouble.

However, the three of them were destined to lose them.

Because the person they were chasing had never left the campus and hadn't driven anywhere. Mobius had deliberately made a feint, making Kevin believe that she and Xu Ziling had finished their lecture and were preparing to leave by car. Her real intention was to get rid of those nosy people so they wouldn't interfere with her plan to abduct... no, to persuade Klein.

"Doctor, is this really okay?"

In a hidden corner on the second floor outside the circular classroom, Xu Ziling looked at Mobius, who was drinking from a bottle of wine, with a complicated expression.

"Even so, getting yourself drunk to trick a high school girl into pity... that's a bit much..."

"Mmm... Haa~ Forget it."

In front of Xu Ziling, Mobius held a bottle that was already half empty, her face slightly flushed.

"Heh... hic... Do you understand people, or do I? Little white tiger... If you don't understand, just watch and learn. Today, Doctor will teach you... hic... how a snake lures its prey, little by little... hic..."

Xu Ziling watched Mobius, who was already struggling after only a couple of drinks, and scratched his head helplessly. He then walked over and supported Mobius's arm, saying, "It's not that I think what you're doing is wrong, Doctor... I just feel that Doctor Mobius, you really didn't need to drink the wine. You've become like this... it's not quite fitting for your image."

"Hic Haa~... What do you know..."

Mobius pushed Xu Ziling away, still drunk, and slurred, "It's like... nothing ventured, nothing gained. If I don't risk myself at the beginning, how can I expect her to follow me wholeheartedly later?

I just gave her a lesson, and I've figured out that girl Klein... Haa~... She's indeed a good prospect for an assistant, even more talented than Blanca. It's a good thing Blanca found such a person...

In short, talent like this is rare. No matter what, I have to latch onto her today... no, I mean, make her follow me wholeheartedly. No matter what means I have to use, I absolutely cannot let Blanca's tragedy repeat itself with my new assistant... This time, my assistant... either I don't get one... or she'll be with me forever... Mmm..."

Hearing this, Xu Ziling's expression became subtle. After a moment of thought, he slowly said, "Actually... Doctor Mobius, if you just mimic Senior Blanca's DNA, I can also be your assistant. And I promised before that I would dedicate all my remaining time to pursuing you. Aren't you considering it?"

"Get lost..."

Mobius shoved Xu Ziling away impatiently and then added, "Little mouse, don't you use your brain to imagine? Boyfriend and assistant... are they the same thing? If you become my assistant, will you have time to work overtime with me to handle documents? ...Hic... If you become my assistant, will you still have time to establish a normal emotional connection with me? Don't let me hear you ask such a foolish question again..."

"Ah, well... Okay, Doctor, you're right."

Xu Ziling shrugged helplessly. Looking at the now serious yet tipsy Mobius, Xu Ziling knew that trying to persuade her further at this point would be absolutely futile. After a moment of thought, he changed his approach.

"Then Doctor, judging by the time, Senior Klein should be coming out of the classroom soon. Is there anything you need my cooperation with next?"

"Act according to the circumstances... and protect me well from the shadows when I get drunk later... Hic... It's that simple..."

As she spoke, Mobius finished the wine in her bottle with a gulp. She frowned and said, "Tsk... This wine isn't strong enough. After drinking the whole bottle, I can still think... This won't do. If I'm not completely drunk, Klein might see through my act and ruin everything... Mmm... No... absolutely not... Little mouse, do you have anything else that can numb the nerves? Hurry... hurry and get it for me... Mmm... Hic..."

Something to numb the nerves?

Xu Ziling pondered. He looked at Mobius, who was becoming increasingly incoherent and preparing to "coincidentally" meet the masked girl to win her sympathy. After a moment of thought, he slowly reached into his pocket and took out a wine cup that looked incredibly expensive. He handed it to Mobius and said, "Doctor... why don't you try this? This one's stronger."

[Daily Mission Reward Item: Realgar Wine]

[Realgar Wine: High-concentration realgar wine, a daily mission reward from the host's first day of transmigration. It has a strong nerve-paralyzing effect on dangerous snakes. The Honkai world is full of dangers, so the host must be careful not to be completely taken advantage of by women in the third dimension.]

Looking at the wine cup Xu Ziling handed her, Mobius, already somewhat disoriented by the alcohol, didn't think much of it. Her mind was solely focused on getting drunk so she could "accidentally" run into Klein and, through a series of clever words, acquire a good assistant.

She snatched the wine cup from Xu Ziling and drank it down in one go.

"!!!"

The next moment, Mobius's body trembled violently. Then, her azure rainbow snake pupils involuntarily rolled upwards, and the next second, she slumped into Xu Ziling's arms.

Xu Ziling was also startled. Based on his experience drinking at company team-building events, often dragged along by his boss before transmigration, alcohol's numbing effect on the body was a gradual process. The feeling of fainting would creep up slowly, not take effect instantly like a game item.

Mobius's original plan was to use the time before she completely passed out to position herself on Klein's usual route, orchestrate a perfectly timed encounter, and then exploit the common, inexplicable sense of justice in young people. Mobius would only need to portray herself as someone who had been drugged by an evil assailant to firmly capture the heart of the young girl.

...But the problem was that Mobius passed out less than a second after drinking the realgar wine? What was this? Was the wine from the System that potent?

[Um... Host... Wasn't the effect of that item already explained in the notes...]

Shut up.

[Oh... Okay...]

Impatiently dismissing the System, Xu Ziling had to admit that he had been reckless today. But he truly hadn't expected the System's wine to be so potent, causing Mobius to lose consciousness immediately after one gulp.

But all of that was clearly a story for later. The immediate priority now was to quickly move the current Mobius to the path Klein would inevitably take after leaving the classroom, while Klein was still inside. Then, Xu Ziling could hide in the shadows and disperse the other students. That way, the whole situation wouldn't be completely ruined.

Unfortunately, ideals are beautiful while reality is cruel. Because the drunken Mobius... she thrashed around. She had no intention of cooperating with Xu Ziling at all. And people who are drunk aren't truly incapacitated; they just move around unconsciously, sometimes with even more strength than when they were sober.

Xu Ziling was truly in a bind. Facing a unconscious, drunken Mobius, he couldn't use too much force to control her... but time was of the essence. Once Klein finished packing her stationery and left, all his efforts would have been in vain.

"I'm sorry... my Doctor, please bear with me for a moment."

To avoid ruining Mobius's grand plan, Xu Ziling made a decision after a slight struggle. He grabbed Mobius's wrist and pressed her against the wall in a hidden corner of the school building, using this forceful method to control her movements first, then her body. It was one of the simplest grappling techniques.

Unfortunately, plans never keep up with changes.

"Hello, excuse me, is this Professor Serpent and Xu... Huh??"

A strange voice rang out. Xu Ziling, who was pinning Mobius against the wall, immediately turned his head. What he saw next was a... green-haired, blue-eyed high school girl.

Klein, who had come over to see what the commotion was about, looked at him in surprise.

To be precise... Klein was looking at Mobius, her face flushed and her mind clouded from drinking, and Xu Ziling, who was pinning such a Mobius against the wall, clearly in the role of the "aggressor."

"Ah..."

Klein's mouth dropped open in shock at the scene before her. She had initially seen "Professor Serpent" and "Teacher Xu" and was planning to ask them a few questions, but now... Klein felt like she wouldn't see the sun tomorrow.

After a moment of mental turmoil, Klein swallowed and slowly turned around, saying, "Um... sorry, Professor Serpent and Xu Ziling, I didn't realize you were doing... uh... here. Anyway, I didn't see anything, please continue... Sorry to have bothered you..."