Three Invitations

It is 'Izumo' and 'Edict Blade'.

"They really found it?!"

Overwhelmed with excitement, Kiana immediately messaged her personal customer service representative, wanting to add the person as a friend and speak with them in person.

After sending the message, Kiana looked at the photos again. They weren't real photos, but screenshots.

It must have been taken from surveillance footage.

It looks like it's Mei after the Great Honkai of Izumo.

Credibility +50%

Customer service quickly provided her with someone's contact information.

Kiana quickly clicked on the contact information, and the page redirected to another page.

When Kiana saw the person above, her pupils constricted, and her eyes widened in disbelief.

"Xi, Sirin?"

Even though her temperament and style were different from when she was in Izumo, Kiana still recognized her at a glance.

It absolutely won't go wrong.

It's Sirin.

It's definitely Sirin!

Kiana's eyes were filled with joy. "If it's Sirin, it's perfectly normal for her to know Mei's whereabouts!"

They left together.

There's definitely still contact.

Maybe they're together right now!

Overwhelmed by excitement, Kiana didn't consider that if they were really together now, and Mei knew about her situation, why was it Mei, Sirin contacted her?

Send the friend request.

Kiana waited excitedly for a while, but the other person didn't respond in the same way. Unable to contain herself, she got up and paced around the room.

"Didn't you see the message?"

When she didn't know the news, she could still manage, but now that she had found Sirin's contact information, the waiting time was truly feeling like an eternity.

If she could get in touch with Sirin, she would be able to learn about Sirin and Mei's experiences after that.

How much time has actually passed?

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Chapter Sixty-Two: Three Invitations

But it never comes.

I wonder when Sirin will see her friend request.

Kiana got up, tidied herself up, and ran out to look for Ruan Mei, whose whereabouts were unknown.

The Stigma are important, but news of Sirin is also important; this is her closest chance to find Mei.

Stigma don't run away, but people do!

Not seeing Ruan Mei at the rest area, Kiana headed towards the laboratory. After taking the elevator there, she indeed saw Ruan Mei sitting in a cubicle outside the laboratory.

Kiana, who had arrived excitedly, suddenly stopped at the door and looked at the other person inside in surprise.

A projection.

The projection wasn't unfamiliar yet.

"ARuan... are you on the phone with someone? Um, I won't disturb your conversation, I'll come find you later."

Kiana awkwardly turned to leave, wisely choosing not to get involved in the conversation between the two geniuses.

Not understanding makes her seem like an idiot.

The projector inside is none other than a stranger.

He is the true owner of the Herta Space Station, and like Ruan Mei, he is a member of the Herta Genius Club.

The projection of the Herta noticed her sudden intrusion and called out to her, "Wait, don't go yet!"

Isn't Ruan Mei living in seclusion?

Why are there other people here?

And still so impulsive.

At first glance, there's a false impression that the relationship seems quite good.

Never mind what her relationship with Ruan Mei is, Herta took the opportunity to call out to the suddenly appearing girl.

Regardless of who she is, the fact that she can appear here and address Ruan Mei like that means she must be someone who can say a few words to Ruan Mei, right?

As for why she called it an illusion?

It's very simple.

She could tell what kind of person Ruan Mei was at a glance. Many people said she lacked empathy, but in this respect, Ruan Mei was no less empathetic than her.

Ruan Mei glanced at the projection of the Herta, then gently said to Kiana, who was unsure whether to leave or stay, "The Ms. Herta has invited you, Kiana, please come and sit down."

Ruan Mei has spoken up.

Kiana couldn't very well leave now.

But why did Herta contact Ruan Mei?

Could it be to Simulated Universe?

By the way, in the game's storyline, Ruan Mei is one of the Herta's partners, and you can also encounter Ruan Mei's events in the Simulated Universe.

In her past life, when she was playing games, she spent a lot of time on Golden Machinery in order to be able to eat Ruan's food and have a good time.

Kiana? You're Kiana?

Hearing Ruan Mei address her, Herta, who had only been slightly concerned about the girl, immediately became even more attentive after learning her name.

He looked her over with great interest.

"Do you know me?"

Kiana was genuinely surprised this time.

She knew Herta because she had encountered it in a game in her past life, so she had a deep impression of Herta. But what about Herta?

She has been able to...

Wait a minute, Herta Space Station, Herta... Could it be because of. "You know Sirin?"

Ruan Mei, who was originally the center of the call, was left out in the cold, looking up at the two of them, one with a projector and the other with a projector.

Who is Sirin...?

How did Herta come to know Kiana?

"Ha, interesting. I never expected that the deal between that guy and me would be completed so easily. I don't feel any sense of accomplishment at all."

That being said, Herta continued to observe her, trying to figure out what was so special about her.

She didn't really care at first.

But the fact that the person Sirin was looking for was now with Ruan Mei answered some of her questions.

The Honkai that Ruan Mei is researching must be the Honkai at Tenhutou Rock, and the girl who appeared next to Ruan Mei is the evidence.

"Sirin still at the Herta Space Station?"

"I'm not your mouthpiece. Add me as a friend later, and I'll give you her contact information."

Because of Sirin and also because of Ruan Mei.

Herta is somewhat interested in Kiana, so he wouldn't mind giving her a friend slot.

She suddenly changed her mind.

Sirin implied that the existence of those strange objects was due to this girl named Kiana.

Ruan Mei didn't continue the conversation; her attitude remained the same as before, unwavering no matter what she said.

The idea of using someone to test Ruan Mei vanished after learning that the girl was connected to the Honkai.

"Ruan Mei, have you thought through what I said? Do I have to come back in person again before you'll agree to come out of seclusion?"

What are you talking about? Researching Simulated Universe?

Is the Herta coming?

"I already gave you the answer. I don't have time to join your project. You should find someone else."

This is the third time I've been refused.

Ruan Mei wasn't impatient; she just didn't know how many times Herta would harass her before it would stop.

If it weren't for the fact that she was thinking about visiting Herta's Simulated Universe project when she had time later, she would have blacklisted Herta.

Because it's really annoying.

Kiana, who was listening intently, glanced at Ruan Mei in surprise. Had she heard correctly?

Did Ruan Mei decline the Herta's invitation?

If nothing unexpected happens, they're definitely talking about Simulated Universe right now.

So Ruan Mei didn't join?

If Ruan Mei doesn't join the Simulated Universe, doesn't that mean the Ruan Mei incident won't exist in the Simulated Universe?

"I've seen the Honkai you're researching; it's indeed a very interesting little thing. But are you really going to give up this excellent opportunity for those little things? If you give this up, you won't have such a good opportunity again in the future. Let me remind you, this is a rare opportunity—an excellent chance to study life forms like Aeon."

Ruan Mei wasn't too surprised that the Herta could find the Honkai. She had revealed some information to the Herta last time, so it wasn't surprising that the Herta could find it given its capabilities.

But...

Little things?

Herta continued, "You're interested in curiosities? I can help you, as long as you agree to join my project."

"Strange object?"

What does this have to do with strange objects?

Ruan Mei looked at Herta with a strange expression, and now she was certain that what Herta was talking about was not the same thing as the Honkai she understood.

Honkai and Curious Things?

Could it be those pieces of equipment?

Kiana's expression was a little strange. She had just been wondering how Sirin had gotten involved with the Herta.

I didn't expect the answer to come so quickly.

Relying on rare and unusual items.

To be honest, the equipment I gave myself was indeed quite rare, each piece possessing unique abilities.

Although it's not very strong, it's still a standard feature.

"Isn't it a rare and wondrous object?"

Herta realized something was wrong, but after thinking for a moment, she simply said, "Forget it, there's no point in continuing to talk to you. Let's meet and discuss this in detail."

Since communication failed to achieve her goal, she had no choice but to use her last resort: personally come to Ruan Mei's secluded planet to invite her to join her.

If we fail again this time...

Then she gave up the idea of inviting Ruan Mei.

She was determined to have Ruan Mei, so she didn't mind making another trip to Ruan Mei 'Ruan Mei secluded planet to have a good talk with her.

But if he comes in person and talks to Ruan Mei openly, and still can't persuade Ruan Mei, then he won't waste any more time on her.