Does the Doctor Want to Find Some Helpers? / Looking Ahead to a Future with Seele!

"Ahem, Doctor, we made an agreement last night. Surely the esteemed Dr. Mobius wouldn't lie to a mere assistant like me."

Ling Xi reminded Mobius that this was their agreement from last night; he had promised to teach her everything he knew.

Mobius: "..." I really want to punch someone, but unfortunately I can't beat this guy...

Even if I beat him up, he wouldn't dare to fight back, but... I wouldn't stoop to such despicable means. I might not be able to beat you in a fight, but... on another battlefield, I'll make sure you never return!

"Ugh..."

In the evening, Ling Xi walked out of the laboratory looking somewhat listless. She wondered if the Doctor had been stimulated by something. He looked so ferocious. She had almost been killed by his combo attack. Luckily, she was more skilled!

"Ling Xi?"

Suddenly, Seele appeared before Ling Xi and said with a smile, "Sister Ying made dinner, and I was just about to come and call you, but I didn't expect you to come out by yourself."

"Huh? Sakura made dinner?"

Ling Xi was a little surprised. There was a canteen in the research institute, and there were several restaurants outside. Why did this girl insist on cooking for herself?

"Uh-huh."

Seele nodded happily and said with a smile, "Didn't we buy some meat and vegetables today? So Sakura and I cooked dinner together, a total of eight dishes!"

"Wow, Seele, you can cook too?"

Hearing this news, Ling Xi was also very surprised. After all, she had known Seele for almost two months. Although they were together almost every day except for holidays, she really had no idea whether Seele could cook.

"Hmph, what, doesn't it look like it?"

Seele immediately puffed out her cheeks, put her hands on her hips, and looked at Ling Xi with a displeased expression. Was this guy doubting her cooking skills?

"Uh... no, no, no, it's just like it, it's very much like it!"

Ling Xi quickly changed her tune, smiling ingratiatingly, "I just think Seele is amazing. She's cute, obedient, and can cook. Marrying her would be so wonderful."

"Hmm..."

Seele blushed instantly, walked right past Ling Xi, and huffed, "I'm ignoring you. Go find Sister Ying yourself. I still need to go get the Doctor and Klein..."

"Hehe..."

Watching Seele's retreating figure, Ling Xi smiled. Spending each day with the Doctor, teasing Seele, and chatting with the Fairy Girl... this kind of life is truly wonderful.

If there hadn't been Honkai, I probably would have continued living like this forever, after all...

Having experienced war, yet accustomed to peace, how could someone like me yearn for war?

Although the Previous Era's culture and politics were highly unified, with a single language and currency worldwide, resembling a Big Brother but even more stable form of global alliance, there were no large-scale wars among humans in this world. The only threat...

Only Honkai!

"Why..."

Thinking about this, Ling Xi sighed. It had to be said that the Previous Era was indeed the best of times for humanity; after all, there was no war, global peace, and everyone had a job. But at the same time...

It was also the worst of times. After all, if the Previous Era wanted to fight against the Honkai, everything had to start from scratch. This was true for geniuses like Mobius and Mebius. Moreover, the Herrscher of the Previous Era were ridiculously strong!

The Third Honkai Eruption caused by the cook only destroyed Changkong City, with an impact range of no more than 100 kilometers. But the Herrscher of Thunder that I faced a few days ago was an existence capable of wiping out the Far East as well.

So this really is the best of times and the worst of times.

Honkai... does it really mean that humanity is not allowed to exist?

And what is the ultimate goal of the god behind the Honkai?

Chapter 166: Is the Doctor looking for help?

"Dr. Mobius, are you there?"

Suddenly, Seele poked her head in from inside the lab, peering in curiously...

"Huh? Seele?"

At this moment, Mobius was lying on the chair with a somewhat sad expression. Upon seeing Seele, he quickly sat up and asked, "Is something the matter?"

"Eh..."

Seeing Mobius's expression, Seele felt something was off, like...

It's like she's going to run a marathon, but... based on what I know about Mobius, doesn't she never exercise?

However, Seele didn't think much of it and simply said, "Um, Sister Ying and I made dinner together and wanted to invite everyone to eat together. Ling Xi has already gone ahead..."

"Oh, has dinner been prepared?"

Hearing Seele's words, Mobius was also somewhat surprised. It was true, he hadn't eaten at home in a long time. Even after he and Ling Xi got together, they always ate at the cafeteria or ordered takeout. As for what he cooked...

It's fair to say that it's both a waste of time and prone to failure, which is why Mobius never cooks!

Of course, if instant noodles count, then I must have made them!

"Um, Doctor, would you like to come along?"

Seele wasn't sure if Mobius would agree to the question, since Mobius had always been very busy, and she had hardly seen her lately.

"I just..."

Mobius's first reaction was to refuse, since he didn't want to go anywhere and just wanted to rest there, but...

Since these two have prepared dinner, I should go and have a look. Besides, I'm so tired this afternoon, so I'll rest after dinner tonight and deal with the research... I'll think about it tomorrow.

"Alright, I won't stand on ceremony."

Finally, Mobius smiled and agreed, then asked, "How much longer?"

"Hmm... about five minutes, if we go now, we'll make it in time."

Seele responded simply.

"Okay, I understand. Seele, you go ahead, I'll change my clothes and come right away."

Mobius nodded to indicate that he understood, and then prepared to change his clothes. Although they were all on the same side, it still felt a bit inappropriate to go to someone else's house wearing a lab coat, and besides... his clothes were currently covered in Ling Xi's scent, so...

It must be replaced.

"Okay, see you later, Doctor."

Seeing that Mobius had agreed, Seele turned around and left the lab without informing Danzhu and the others yet.

"Haaaaaaah..."

After Seele left, Mobius stretched and yawned. "Ugh, so tired. How could that girl be so amazing..."

Mobius rubbed his forehead, somewhat dejected. Wasn't his initial purpose to conduct an experiment? Almost a month had passed, and there was still no reaction whatsoever, and...

Occasionally exercising is fine, but if I exercise like this every day, where will I find the energy to do scientific research?

So, no, no, I have to think of a way, or I'll be doomed!

But what the hell can we do? Like Klein did last time, give that guy a website and let him play by himself?

Ling Xi "..."

By the way, Seele should be able to do it.

Mobius thought of Seele again. After what happened in Changkong City, Seele should be completely dealt with. After all, Seele already knew about him and Ling Xi, but she didn't choose to leave, so...

If Seele is used as a tool to deplete Ling Xi's forces and relieve some of their own pressure, then...

This also adds a new possibility; after all, if it really is their own problem, then Seele can make up for it.

As for whether I would accept it, well, I never really thought about getting married in the first place. Of course, it's not that I didn't want to marry Ling Xi, it's just that I thought... it was just an unnecessary formality!

After all, all he wanted was Ling Xi, plus his power, but he didn't intend to make Ling Xi completely obedient to him, because he knew very well that his time was running out. Right now, things were alright; there was only one Herrscher Core to research. But once the new research institute was built, then...

All the planned experiments will begin, and I estimate that I will have to spend all day in the lab again, just like I did a month ago. At that time, I will have no free time at all, let alone time to spend with Ling Xi.

Therefore, having Seele is not a bad choice. At least, having Seele watch over Ling Xi is better than letting some vixen steal her away!

Moreover, with a marriage certificate in hand, I am naturally fearless. Once I am the empress, you will all remain mere concubines!

Besides, my initial decision to be with Ling Xi was more about ulterior motives than feelings. Although our feelings gradually warmed up later, and ultimately, the other person took the lead, that became the primary reason...

No matter how the future changes, for myself, evolution will always be the most important thing!

"Ling Xi!"

On the other side, Ling Xi had already arrived at Ying's room, and naturally, the pink bell was also there.

"Hey, Ling Xi, it's been a long time! I've missed you terribly."

On the other side, another pink-haired fairy was also there. When she saw Ling Xi, she greeted her with a smile.

"I have to say, you're way too fast."

Ling Xi glanced at Elysia speechlessly. Seele had just called her over, and Elysia was already there.

"Hmph, you have no right to talk to me this time."

Elysia hummed softly, "Because I made one of the dishes tonight, I came right away. You're the one who's just here to freeload during mealtime, okay?"

"Huh?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Xi seemed somewhat surprised, "Elysia, you... can cook?"

Ling Xi was genuinely surprised. After all, neither the game's storyline nor the official comics had ever indicated that Elysia could cook. And now you're telling me that this girl can actually cook?

"Hmph, of course."

Elysia smiled smugly, then winked at Ling Xi and said, "If you don't believe me, just wait and see tonight. Anyway... the best dish will definitely be made by me."

"No, the best dish is made by my sister!"

As soon as Elysia finished speaking, she was refuted by Rin, who put her hands on her hips and said seriously, "Although Elysia's cooking is delicious, but... my sister's cooking is the best."

"Yeah?"

Elysia, of course, wouldn't hold a grudge against the little girl. She simply smiled and said, "Then, how about we let Ling Xi try all the dishes he just tasted, and then let him choose the one he thinks is the best?"

Ling Xi: "??? Holy crap, what the hell does this have to do with me, and besides..."

This is absolutely a trap, because no matter which dish you choose, you'll end up offending the other two, so...

In any case, I absolutely must not fall into this trap.

Chapter 167: A Future Outlook with Seele!

"Oh, are we going to have a cooking competition?"

At that moment, Sakura came out of the kitchen and said with a smile, "It sounds interesting, but..."

Sakura smiled and looked at Elysia, asking, "I prepared seven dishes, Seele prepared two, and Miss Elysia, you only prepared one. Isn't that a bit unfair?"

"It's okay, the more you work, the more you earn, it's fair."

Elysia still had a smiling face. After all... winning or losing didn't matter to her at all. She just wanted to tease Ling Xi.

Achoo...

Ling Xi suddenly sneezed and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I think I have a bit of a cold and can't taste anything, so... you should find someone else to try it. I'm just here to freeload."

"Yeah?"

Sakura immediately said, "That's perfect! I've prepared some meat soup; it'll make you feel much better if you have a cold!"

"Um... thank you, Sakura."

Ling Xi felt a little embarrassed. She hadn't expected that Ying would believe her casual lie so easily. She felt a little guilty for deceiving such an innocent girl.

"Oh, don't be so polite."

Sakura waved her hand and smiled, "I'll make you some more medicinal soup tonight and bring it to you. You'll recover quickly after drinking it."

"Forehead..."

Ling Xi wanted to refuse, since she didn't actually have a cold, but... what if Ying got angry if she denied it now?

"Thanks."

So, in the end, Ling Xi had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.