I'm Coming Over Right Now.

The main problem is that there isn't enough time.

She didn't devote too much energy to the Stigma; at Kiana's request, her main research focused on Honkai energy resistance.

Let's call it the complete Stigma for now.

Ruan Mei continued speaking to herself, "Once the Stigma becomes a complete Stigma, humanity will be able to achieve a fundamental elevation of its life..."

Stigma grant individuals excellent Honkai energy resistance and allow them to use Honkai energy without taking damage.

What is the final form of the Stigma?

After pondering for a moment with her head down, Ruan Mei suddenly looked up at Kiana's projection.

If we consider Honkai as our destiny.

Those who possess the Stigma are like Pathwalker.

Looking at it this way, it actually makes quite a bit of sense.

"The final, ultimate form?"

Kiana was momentarily stunned. After thinking for a moment, she muttered uncertainly, "A powerful Stigma user? Or... Herrscher?"

"The Herrscher of Finality?"

Ruan Mei certainly knew about Herrscher; Kiana was Herrscher, Kiana had said that she was the Herrscher of Finality.

At the end of the Stigma... is it the Herrscher?

Kiana, a Herrscher?

Of course not.

Kiana quickly shook her head. "I've already said, I, or rather, the Herrscher of Finality, am special."

"Destiny, the Pathwalker, the Emanator..."

"The Honkai is not destiny... but it seems like this interpretation isn't entirely wrong."

Kiana understood what she meant. She knew that Honkai was not part of destiny, and this explanation was indeed easier for the people of this world to understand.

Do you know what the trial entails?

Ruan Mei suddenly asked.

"It seems to be a tower climbing."

Kiana thought about what Sirin had said earlier, touched her chin, and explained her guess.

"Climbing the tower?"

Ruan Mei couldn't quite understand what she meant by those words. Why would the trial be related to climbing the tower?

What tower are you climbing?

"Um, ARuan, do you know those tower-climbing games on your phone? You beat one floor and then move on to the next, and keep going like that."

"I see."

Ruan Mei didn't know what game she was talking about, but she did understand the phrase "beating through one level after another".

So, is the so-called trial simply a constant battle?

What's the significance?

What is the deeper meaning behind setting up these levels?

"You're saying Sirin gained a new ability? What if they fight to the very end?"

Ruan Mei asked, "What will I gain? Become Herrscher?"

Become Herrscher?

Kiana's expression stiffened, and she said awkwardly, "... It's not impossible, but I still think it should be the awakening of a more powerful Stigma ability."

She still preferred to think the best of things.

Becoming Herrscher doesn't seem like a bad thing, after all, this isn't Honkai Impact 2.

But the reward is to turn people into Herrscher.

This situation still made her feel somewhat embarrassed.

Ruan Mei nodded, indicating that such a discussion was not very meaningful, as there was no basis for it.

Kiana's words only piqued her curiosity a little, such as how much an overall stat boost a fully-formed Stigma could provide.

What changes have occurred in the genes?

"I'll only know what's going on after I see the Stigma you mentioned. I'll come find you after I finish what I'm doing."

She had previously mentioned going to the space station to see Ruan Mei, but the situation is different now. If possible, it would be best to have Ruan Mei come to the Ark instead.

She wouldn't feel at ease until she had seen it.

By the way... does Jana know something?

Jana's image flashed through Kiana's mind, and Kiana decided to ask her about it later when she had more time.

Now...

"Speaking of which, ARuan, now that you're not busy with the Simulated Universe project anymore, what are you planning to do now?"

Kiana's seemingly ordinary question caused the smile on Ruan Mei's lips to fade slightly. She looked at Kiana without saying a word.

"... Is it supposed to be kept secret?"

Seeing Ruan Mei like this, Kiana was slightly taken aback, then realized this possibility.

Ruan Mei shook her head, but what she said made Kiana unsure, "Do you really want to know?"

She had no intention of deceiving Kiana.

She knew that if she told the truth, Kiana would most likely not allow her to conduct such an experiment, but as long as Kiana dared to ask, she dared to speak.

This attitude was something Kiana had never seen before, making her hesitate. "Should I know?"

Do you want to know?

Ruan Mei didn't say whether she should or shouldn't, she just looked at her and asked if she really wanted to know.

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Chapter 142 I'm coming right now.

Do I want to know?

Kiana hesitated, unsure of what to do after Ruan Mei's series of questions, but at the same time, her curiosity was piqued, and she wanted to know what it was all about.

If it's something unimportant, Ruan Mei wouldn't need to keep asking her rhetorical questions to see if she really wants to know.

If it's something very important...

This is a really important matter; ARuan probably doesn't have time for casual conversation with her right now.

It's not that it's unimportant, but it's not that it's very important either.

And this matter is most likely related to her, otherwise Ruan Mei would have no reason to speak like that.

So what is it?

Honkai? But if it is Honkai, why would Ruan Mei keep asking her if she really wanted to know what she planned to do next?

If not, then it would be...

A possibility suddenly popped into her mind. Thinking of that possibility, Kiana's eyes widened in shock. "ARuan, you wouldn't be secretly researching how to make a baby, would you?!"

The thought crossed her mind, and she reacted with great excitement. Ruan Mei's strange attitude had forced her to let her imagination run wild.

Do you really want to know?

Do you really want to know?

That's such a strange attitude!

Ruan Mei was slightly taken aback when Kiana replied. She hadn't expected Kiana to misunderstand and think about such a thing.

But...

She frowned slightly, feeling somewhat uncomfortable as she looked at Kiana's surprised expression.

At this point, you should tell Kiana that she guessed wrong and that this wasn't what you were planning to do. But Kiana's overly intense reaction caused her to experience some... very strange emotions.

"Is it not allowed?"

Her voice, as always, was devoid of emotion, gentle yet somewhat cold. "Although we haven't had a ceremony yet, you're already my partner, aren't you?"

"Since you're partners, what's wrong with being like everyone else? Or... have you changed your mind?"

Although her tone remained unchanged throughout, Kiana could still sense Ruan Mei's displeasure when she uttered the word "change of heart."

She seemed somewhat angry.

"I won't go back on my word!"

Kiana quickly explained, but then felt the explanation was a bit weak, so she continued, "I'm overjoyed to be with ARuan!"

Is he really happy?

Being so far apart, and unable to determine the truth of Kiana's words through other means, Ruan Mei felt a growing sense of unease.

If I could do it anytime...

What if I said yes?

Ruan Mei didn't actually have many thoughts about prolonging life; it was only because of Kiana's several coincidences that she started thinking about it.

She knew the timing wasn't right, and although she was indeed curious about what kind of life would be born from the combination of her and Kiana's genes, she wasn't in a position to wait.

But Kiana was increasingly unwilling.

The more she thought about it, the more she realized it.

Especially now, Kiana's overly intense reaction has directly triggered her inner discomfort.

"... Really?"

Kiana hesitated, her expression complex, before finally speaking softly after a long pause, "I feel completely unprepared, and I don't have the time..."

"However... if you really want it, ARuan, it's not impossible, it's just..."

She thought of herself, and of Ruan Mei.

Neither she nor Ruan Mei seemed to have the talent for raising children, and to be honest, Yomi was the same.

None of them seem reliable.

Ruan Mei remained silent for a while. She knew she shouldn't have those thoughts, but not saying them made her feel uneasy.

It made me feel much better after I talked about it.

"I'm researching Propagation."

"What? Bugs?!"

Kiana, still struggling with how to take care of the child and wondering if she could ask someone else for help, suddenly looked up, wondering if she had misheard.

Insects... could it be that?

Shall we begin now?

Star-shattering King Worm in the Confined Chamber?

"It's an idea I've had for a while; I want to cultivate a clone of the Emanator."

Ruan Mei continued, "I've got a lead, but... some minor problems have arisen. I'm going to combine the power of the Honkai with the Emanator of the Propagation Envoy to see what happens."

She spoke in a calm tone about something terrifying enough to shock half the world.

"What did you say?!"

Kiana gasped in surprise, her head buzzing from Ruan Mei's words. Her mind went blank, and she frantically tried to grab her, but her hand passed right through the projection and grasped nothing.

Let's combine the power of Honkai with the clone of the Propagation Emanator, the Star-shattering King Worm, and see what happens.

What a terrible idea!