When Chen Ran returned to the dormitory holding Durandal, he was completely exhausted. Durandal also wore a distressed expression.
The beautiful snake Mobius didn't do anything too outrageous, but after the experiment, he was forced to stay behind to handle follow-up matters, all while being teased.
Chen Ran had to admit that aside from Mobius's bad personality, she was indeed very suitable as a partner.
Because she was really good at it.
And her figure was impressive.
Of course, if Chen Ran was being teased, then Durandal was being tortured.
"There's nothing left, it's all gone."
The biological computer's eyes were red, as if she was about to cry: "The lewd pictures I saved, the resources I found, the figurines I collected, those things I could enjoy, they're all gone!"
This was undoubtedly a fatal blow for Durandal.
Chen Ran could only pat her back soothingly, as if he were comforting a child.
"I've made up my mind!"
Durandal suddenly stirred, saying: "I want to create the strongest firewall in the world, Durandal absolutely cannot fall like this!"
"Those who love lewdness cannot give up!"
Chen Ran: "That statement is so full of flaws I don't even know where to start."
He sighed: "Let's not even mention whether you count as a person right now; even if you do, has lewdness really become your motivation?"
How could the dignified Durandal have fallen to this state!
Who taught her to be like this?
Durandal got down from Chen Ran's arms: "Figurines, figurines!"
"They're not ready yet; the figurines take several days to make."
Chen Ran retorted: "It's common to wait a year and a half after paying a deposit."
"Ah."
Durandal's face grew even more distressed.
After a long sigh from the two of them, one big and one small, Chen Ran perked up: "Alright, alright, we have other matters to attend to."
"Bia, the genetic data I asked you to save hasn't been deleted, right?"
"Hmph, Durandal is the most reliable in the world, it won't be deleted!"
This biological computer had already developed its own personality.
The data Chen Ran mentioned was naturally the genes of Wendy that he had brought from his own body.
Strictly speaking, this was a form of 'smuggling' conducted under the system's nose. The system couldn't stop him from carrying the genes of characters from the simulated scenario.
However, even if he brought it out, this behavior would have very little impact on the future.
After all, how could a person from fifty thousand years ago determine the birth of someone fifty thousand years later?
Even Chen Ran himself wasn't sure.
However, after conducting the experiment with Mobius, he had new ideas.
"Next, we need to start collecting materials to create a simple terminal."
"Using conventional materials definitely won't work; influencing a person's birth can only be done on a conscious level."
"But before that, we need to clarify the connection between consciousness, matter, and Honkai."
The experiment with Mobius was not without gains.
In fact, it could be said that the gains were substantial, the most important of which was confirming that consciousness and Honkai exist in the same dimension.
Thus, it seemed reasonable that Honkai Energy could issue commands to Honkai Beasts: Honkai was, after all, a distorted consciousness.
With this realization, Chen Ran felt motivated again.
However, just as he began his experiments in the small laboratory of the dormitory, Kevin returned.
The boy looked weary, but when he saw Chen Ran, his eyes showed a hint of surprise.
"You're back?"
"Uh, yeah." Chen Ran was a bit puzzled: "Is there a problem?"
"Nothing, just a bit strange." Kevin paused, then continued: "I heard you are being supported by two women? I thought you wouldn't come back."
Chen Ran looked astonished: "Two women? Supported?"
Kevin sent him two videos.
One was of Chen Ran's 'intimate interaction' with Vill-V.
The other was of Chen Ran's 'friendly exchange' with Mobius.
Even within Fire Moth, the gossip was unstoppable; Chen Ran noticed that both videos had impressive view counts and likes.
Especially the video of Mobius and Chen Ran together, which had many comments expressing astonishment.
Anyone with a bit of experience in Fire Moth knew that Mobius treated everyone equally, without any pretense.
The beautiful doctor was not without suitors, and they couldn't understand why this boy had won Mobius's favor.
However, since it was Mobius's choice, no one dared to say anything.
The people of Fire Moth were still quite cultured.
Chen Ran sighed and said: "A few days ago, I just took a stroll with Dr. Mobius in the rest area."
"But you didn't come back these past two nights."
"Don't mention it; didn't you see Bia's distressed face?"
Durandal pouted in agreement.
"Being dragged to do hard labor for two days, it's already very lucky that you can still see me now."
He had been sleeping at the First Research Institute for the past two days.
He truly worked around the clock, 24 hours on the job.
"By the way, is there overtime pay for working late here? If not, I'm at a loss." He muttered, like a struggling worker.
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Fire Moth, First Research Institute.
Mobius was focused on data analysis alone.
Although the experiment Chen Ran conducted was successful, she felt that it could be taken a step further.
If it weren't for the potential accidents she worried about, she would even want to implant a Herrscher Core into herself.
However, Mobius was a cautious person; the Herrscher gene and the Herrscher Core were not the same thing. She was confident she could control the former, but the latter she still hadn't fully researched.
At that moment, the door of the First Research Institute was knocked on.
"Come in."
She casually pressed the remote to open the door, then was surprised to see Elysia at the entrance.
"Ah, Dr. Mobius is indeed here, huh?"
Elysia's eyes flashed with surprise.
"Hmm? Aren't you on a mission? Never mind, what's the matter?"
Mobius noticed Elysia looking around, seemingly searching for something, and couldn't help but ask: "If there's nothing, then please leave."
"Hmm, this time I brought a gift for my dear Dr. Mobius, okay?"
Elysia clasped her hands against her cheeks and smiled: "But, where is that person?"
"Who?"
"Chen Ran, shouldn't he be with you all the time?"
Elysia smiled brightly: "I didn't expect that I would just return from a mission, and Dr. Mobius has found her happiness."
"Happiness?"
Mobius frowned: "What are you talking about?"
She wasn't someone who liked to use electronic products.
It wasn't until Elysia showed her the video of Chen Ran and Mobius interacting in the rest area that she understood what had happened.
"People who make unfounded statements without verification are really boring."
At this moment, Mobius naturally had thoughts about Chen Ran.
She didn't care about the so-called rumors.
What Mobius could confirm was that she indeed had desires for Chen Ran, and she was even prepared to sacrifice her own body.
However, the myriad emotions intertwined with Chen Ran did not currently include 'loving each other.'
Elysia sighed in relief: "That's great, I was worried you would compete with Vill-V for a boyfriend."
"Cut."
Mobius wasn't unaware of the relationship between Vill-V and Chen Ran; after all, she had seen that video too.
But she didn't care.
"Let's not even mention whether I have the intention to compete with her for a boyfriend; even if I did, so what?"
"Biological nature dictates that people will be attracted to those who are more excellent; competition among the same sex is always more brutal than one imagines. Forming a partnership with someone better is also in line with instinct; who can point fingers at me?"
"Morality and ethics are merely shackles that suppress wisdom; do you want to advise me like those stubborn old fossils?"
Even if she were to compete for a boyfriend, what would it matter?
Her nature destined her not to remain loyal to anyone, from beginning to end.
It was just that currently, aside from Chen Ran, she had no interest in anyone else.
Elysia felt a headache coming on as she rubbed her head: "Oh dear, Dr. Mobius still thinks this way; I'm starting to worry for Chen Ran."
Mobius said lightly: "Cut, I won't do anything to him."
"For every lab rat that survives on my operating table, I will cherish them."
She wasn't a wasteful person and knew how rare and precious the uniqueness of Chen Ran was.
"And, I really want to cultivate him to become a second me."
Elysia felt it was time to pray for Chen Ran.
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Fifty thousand years later, Schicksal Headquarters.
After Wendy's first time traveling ended, Otto did not immediately let Wendy undertake the second.
That's too wasteful.
For Otto, the gaps in time undoubtedly allow one to bypass the rules of the world, but the cost paid is equally unknown.
Before further experimental results come out, letting Wendy continue to traverse time is just a waste of time.
Wendy agreed with this.
Although she was eager to become a time traveler once again, facing the unknown before fully understanding the reasons for her traversal was a very dangerous thing.
Moreover, she trusted Otto to resolve all of this.
Thus, during this time, Otto simply let Wendy rest well.
However, the girl was not a lazy person.
Upon realizing that her time of traversal might be strongly linked to her consciousness, she began to seek ways to strengthen her will.
In this regard, she sought advice from Durandal.
Among Schicksal's S-rank Valkyries, only Durandal was known for her hard work, even overshadowing her outstanding talent.
Wendy still remembered when she had asked Theresa what kind of person Durandal was.
Theresa said: If a movement could be learned after practicing ten times, Durandal would need to practice a hundred times. But in the end, she would practice a thousand times until she completely mastered it.
It was this statement that made Wendy increasingly diligent during her time at Saint Freya, trying to catch up with Durandal through hard work.
She didn't know how to scientifically train her will, but her intuition told her that seeking advice from Durandal in this area was not a mistake.
"Are you going to train with me?"
Durandal looked at the special Valkyrie before her and smiled lightly, "Sure, the gap between Immortal Blades and me is indeed quite obvious. If it's you, you should be able to do even better."
Rita smiled slightly, reminding her, "Lady Bianka, your progress is too fast; it's normal for the gap between Immortal Blades and you to increase."
Immortal Blades was a special Valkyrie team built entirely around Durandal.
Each of its members could be considered a treasure in other teams, but they were completely overshadowed by Durandal's brilliance.
Because compared to the progress of the Immortal Blades team members, Durandal's progress was too rapid.
To put it simply, one person's math score could rise from 140 to 150, and the speed of that improvement could be faster than another person's rise from 60 to 90.
Who could withstand that?
In the past, the Immortal Blades could serve as practice partners for Durandal, but now, they could only act as cheerleaders.
At this moment, the appearance of Wendy was naturally a good thing for Durandal.
"I've heard that the power of the Herrscher grows stronger with time; I hope you won't disappoint me today."
Wendy felt a bit of a headache, "I'm here to train, not to fight."
"However, I do need a battle to assess my abilities."
The girl knew clearly that whatever she was going to do afterward, she could not give up the power she possessed.
Honkai was a disaster.
But for her now, it was rather a gift.
Moreover, although she now possessed the authority of the Herrscher, she had not yet studied how to convert this power into more efficient means of attack.
The two went to the memory battlefield to fight.
Many Valkyries from Immortal Blades gathered around.
The sudden appearance of a Herrscher at headquarters was naturally the most explosive news during this time, and even the Valkyries of Immortal Blades could not escape the gossip.
They worried that Wendy might suddenly be controlled by Honkai and discussed what to do if Schicksal Headquarters became the epicenter of a Honkai outbreak.
They also debated the differences between a Herrscher and a Valkyrie, and why a Herrscher could possess powers stronger than a Valkyrie.
In short, there were too many unknowns surrounding the Herrscher.
However, due to professional ethics, the Valkyries of Immortal Blades did not do anything to Wendy.
Sometimes Wendy would also come to their training grounds to train, and they would provide her with careful guidance.
Wendy was not excluded.
However, what they cared about more now was who would win.
The environment simulated by the memory battlefield was on land, which meant Wendy could not use the power of the tides.
And using wind to kill... that was still too difficult, especially when the opponent was Durandal.
In fact, the lower the viscosity of a fluid, the harder it is to kill with it, unless it is an ideal fluid with zero viscosity and incompressibility.
But something that does not exist was naturally difficult for Wendy to use.
What she used the most was still Valkyrie combat techniques.
Don't be fooled into thinking that Valkyrie combat techniques, which every Valkyrie must master, are cheap. In fact, they are guided and corrected by specialized individuals, incorporating the strengths of many, and are not inferior to the gun-fighting techniques of the Kaslana family.
But in terms of combat skills alone, she still lost to Durandal.
If it weren't for the authority helping her maintain her body's balance, she wouldn't even have the qualification to parry against Durandal.
"Truly worthy of being the first Valkyrie, but I will take this seriously next."
The girl was not one to admit defeat.
She hadn't even used her unique authority yet.
The super-large storm seemed capable of tearing space apart; even with Durandal using armor assistance, she still struggled to maintain her balance.
At that moment, the memory battlefield became chaotic.
"Oh no, the memory battlefield can no longer capture dynamic data."
The two's battle was forcibly halted.
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