Pre-Collapse Civilization, My Wife is a Snake Oh

Ling Xi: Why is it like this again? Sirin, there's something wrong with this gacha!

Sirin: Look around, where's the gacha? This is Mihoyo's gacha. Nine blues and one purple is fine.

Ling Xi: "..." Fine, it's Mihoyo's gacha. Then it's nothing!

But no matter how much Ling Xi complained, the outcome of nine blues and one purple was inevitable!

[Reason to Convince *1]

[Mona's Stockings *1]

[Edison (Middle) *1]

[Praying Mantis Jelly *20]

Ling Xi: "..." Wait, did something strange just float by? Whose stockings?

[Star Destroyer 19C *1] Purple

"Star Destroyer?"

The moment he saw the purple item, Ling Xi immediately focused his attention on it. This seemed to be a heavy cannon-type weapon, used by Black Desert in the game.

[Star Destroyer 19C: Inject Honkai Energy into it, and it can fire up to eighteen scatter shells, igniting the impact area. The damage intensity is directly proportional to the injected Honkai Energy!]

"Looks pretty good..."

After taking a look, Ling Xi felt that this weapon was decent. It was equivalent to a super shotgun; it could fire up to eighteen shells at once. With one blast, let alone humans, Honkai Beasts could be blown away!

He'd try out its power at the research institute another day...

"Got the imprint, finished the draws, time to rest..."

After finishing the ten-pull, Ling Xi decided to end it there. After all, you couldn't spend money here. Otherwise, he would have already spent all the 100,000 salary the Doctor gave him.

"Haaah..."

After yawning, Ling Xi began to ponder what to do next.

The third Honkai incident in Changkong City should be coming soon. Although he had previously hinted to Mobius about this news and asked her to take him and everyone else away from Changkong City, Mobius clearly hadn't taken it seriously, even saying that Honkai wouldn't appear in Changkong City in the short term.

Ling Xi: "..."

Although Ling Xi knew Mobius had just set a flag, he couldn't tell her the truth at the time. It was too outrageous, and he was afraid she might actually dissect him.

However, things were different now. He and Mobius had confirmed their relationship, so... as long as he didn't tell Mobius about his transmigration, and only told her about the Honkai incident in Changkong City, she should be able to accept it.

Mm...

He'd wait until tomorrow. He'd go find the Doctor tomorrow to contract the infinite imprint. If the contract succeeded, it would mean Mobius's favorability towards him had reached 90, meaning she could absolutely be trusted. Then he could confidently tell her about the Honkai incident in Changkong City. If the contract failed...

Then he'd have to find another way.

"Doctor..."

Finally, the figure of his Doctor appeared in Ling Xi's mind. Today... was truly fantastical!

"Good night... Doctor..."

"Failed?"

In a villa in Europe, an old man frowned as he heard the report from his subordinate.

"Yes. None of the dispatched teams have responded. We found two corpses at the last known location, and... several patches of ash, suspected to be from the team members!"

The voice on the phone was clearly calm. "It's evident that the intelligence you provided earlier was incorrect. Mobius is protected by a master."

"I understand. The plan will be temporarily suspended!"

After listening, the old man decisively chose to temporarily suspend the plan. After all...

Before figuring out who was protecting Mobius, sending more people would just be sending them to their deaths. Moreover...

His goal wasn't to kill Mobius, but merely to warn her and force her to compromise. Therefore, he naturally couldn't rule out involving higher-level members. Besides, if they really sent an S-class Poisoned Pupae member to assassinate Mobius, it was uncertain whether they would even carry it out.

"Mobius..."

After the call ended, the old man murmured to himself, "You are... peering into the abyss!"

However, it was impossible to warn her now. He could only... at the upcoming Mu Continent research conference, use their numerical advantage to force Mobius to abandon this dangerous experiment. If she refused to abandon it...

He would also make arrangements in advance on the Mu Continent. In short...

No matter what, Mobius absolutely could not be allowed to lead human civilization into the abyss!

Chapter 63: Truly, Mobius-Flavored Coffee!

The next day, Ling Xi, who was destined to save the world, still ended up going to class. However...

Ling Xi was clearly distracted today because...

Did he promise Mobius last night that they would be together? He should have...

So...

[Ling Xi, I'll wait for you downstairs at noon today. If you're late... you know what happens, hmph!]

Looking at the text message from Seele, Ling Xi felt a bit conflicted. How should he face Seele?

Before, because he was alone and already liked Seele, he approached her without any reservations. But things were different now. He had promised Mobius last night. If he continued to be with Seele with certain intentions, then...

"Sigh..."

Ling Xi let out a quiet sigh. Seele... No matter what, he would protect her first.

Even if they couldn't be together in the future, he would absolutely never let her get hurt!

At noon, Ling Xi still had lunch with Seele. Afterwards, he accompanied her around the school for a while, and then she chose to go back to take a nap. There was no helping it, Seele really didn't want to "date" Mr. Morpheus in the afternoon!

"Beep boop!"

The familiar late-arrival alert sounded, and Ling Xi arrived at the laboratory once again.

"Yo, Ling Xi, you're here?"

As soon as he entered the laboratory, Danzhu came over, looking at Ling Xi with some curiosity. "Are you bringing something for the Doctor? Can I see it?"

"Huh?"

Ling Xi was stunned for a moment and asked doubtfully, "What something? I don't know anything about it. Also, why are you asking me this?"

"Well..."

Danzhu waved her hand and smiled. "The Doctor told me to stay in the hall and said, 'If Ling Xi comes, tell him to come find me directly. That's your job for this noon.' So... that's it."

Ling Xi: "..." The Doctor is really making good use of resources here!

"Mm, I know. You go take care of your own things,"

Ling Xi smiled at Danzhu, letting her go about her business, while he headed directly to Laboratory No. 3. He wondered what experiment the Doctor was conducting now.

"Doctor..."

As Ling Xi approached, the automatic door opened directly. Ling Xi saw Mobius sitting in a chair, observing something with an instrument.

"Ling Xi? Sorry, have a seat first. I have an experiment that's almost finished!"

Upon hearing Ling Xi's voice, Mobius wanted to turn around immediately, but the observation experiment was in its final and most crucial stage. Today... she had to finish it!

So, even though she was happy to hear Ling Xi's voice, she could only honestly finish the experiment first.

"Okay, Doctor, no need to rush."

Ling Xi naturally wouldn't disturb Mobius's research. He immediately found a place to sit down and then noticed the empty coffee cup on the table...

"Beep!"

"Hm?"

Suddenly, Mobius, who was conducting the experiment, heard the sound of the door opening again. It must be... Ling Xi leaving...

Mobius: "..." I told you to wait a moment, you can't even wait that long...

Mobius suddenly felt a bit displeased. Couldn't this guy even wait for this little bit of time?

However, it was fine. She couldn't blame Ling Xi. After all, everyone's time was limited.

So, Mobius continued to focus on her observational experiment. Honkai Energy cells, Superpower Cells, normal cells... they seemed to produce some interesting reactions later on.

"Haaah..."

About fifteen minutes later, Mobius stretched and then began to record her observational results. Today's harvest was quite significant. It was just a shame that because of the observation, Ling Xi seemed a little unhappy...

"Doctor, is the experiment over?"

Just as Mobius was thinking about how to explain to Ling Xi, Ling Xi's voice suddenly sounded from behind her.

"Eh?"

Mobius immediately turned around and saw that Ling Xi was indeed still in the laboratory...

"You... didn't you just go out?"

Mobius seemed a little surprised. What was going on? She had clearly heard the door open just now, so why was he still in the room?

"Yes, I went out for a bit to make you some coffee, Doctor."

Ling Xi smiled and then picked up the coffee cup from the table. "The temperature should be just right now. Drink it while it's hot."

"Mmm... Thank you."

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Mobius's face. After all, she had just been complaining about Ling Xi in her mind, and she didn't expect... he hadn't left at all, but had gone to make her coffee.

"What's with the thanks between us, Doctor? Hurry up and try it."

Ling Xi also smiled, and then Mobius quickly tasted it.

"Mmm-hmm..."

Mobius nodded obediently and took a careful sip...

Instantly, the rich aroma of the coffee filled her mouth. Coupled with the sweetness from the sugar cubes, the coffee was incredibly... enjoyable!

"Haaaah..."

After taking a sip, Mobius let out a sound of enjoyment, her face flushed. It felt... so good!

Especially after such intense, continuous work, being able to have a sip of her favorite hot coffee was truly... amazing.

"How does it taste? Is it okay?"

Seeing Mobius drink, Ling Xi asked curiously. After all, he had made the coffee himself, and he wasn't a professional, so... the taste might not be particularly good.

"Hehe, the taste..."

Mobius took another small sip, smiled faintly, and then placed the coffee on the table. She then lunged directly at Ling Xi, giving him a familiar kiss, and finally...

Ling Xi also got to taste the coffee. It was just as sweet and rich, and... there was a hint of the Doctor's unique scent.

Because it was so delicious, Ling Xi didn't let a single drop go to waste and even took the initiative to explore for more coffee...

This sip of coffee lasted a full two minutes before Mobius finally let go, looking at Ling Xi with a mischievous grin. "So, is it good?"

"Of course, it's delicious. This is... the best coffee I've ever had."

Ling Xi decisively praised her. The Doctor... truly understood him. The Doctor... was amazing!

"Pfft, are you praising yourself here? You made it yourself!"

Mobius snorted dismissively, then picked up the coffee and continued to drink. She couldn't help it; it was genuinely delicious, and coffee could replenish sugar and make her more energetic.

"Doctor, I want to drink more!"

Ling Xi quietly took a step forward, wanting another sip of Mobius's coffee.

"No, get lost!"

However, Mobius simply told him to get lost, huffing, "You didn't make much for me in the first place. Aren't you satisfied after drinking a sip? You want to drink mine too? No way."

After speaking, Mobius sat down with a smug look and then openly sat in front of Ling Xi, happily enjoying herself. A cup of coffee during a break, life... was truly this simple.