27. Snek Snek: Do you want to... mate with me?
[Soon, you arrive at the Fire Moth inquiry hearing.]
[Unusually, Dr. Mobius hasn't sent Klein to attend the meeting in her place. She has seriously changed into the formal attire you prepared for her.]
[You see Kevin, and that low-key, calm woman who looks exactly like the future Mei Raiden, yet has a completely different aura.]
[The greatest scientist of this world, a brain from the 40k century in a body from the 2k century, the developer of countless black technologies, the mastermind who laid the foundation for the future, a super genius that even Otto pales in comparison to—MEI.]
"Dr. MEI, you must understand. The purpose of the Fire Moth Council's existence is to preserve the continuation of humanity and address the threats it may face. And now, to combat the Honkai, you are actually utilizing Honkai beast factors—are you trying to subject humanity to a second threat!"
"It's all you mad scientists, creating monsters! Do you know what the outside world calls Fire Moth—a den of demons!"
"Immediately recall that so-called 'MANTIS' to Fire Moth. Mobius, we need to immediately investigate his identity, transfer him to the Deep, and determine if he is a threat to humanity!"
"It seems we have been too lenient with you scientists. We have already arranged for an oversight team that will be stationed in your laboratories soon."
"If you continue to conceal the truth about your experiments from the Council, we will consider transferring you to the Deep as well!"
At this moment, on the illusory screen before Mei and Mobius, there were several dozen real-time communications from around the world.
"The Mobius Research Institute will not permit anyone to be stationed here, and you certainly won't take anything away."
The anger on Mobius's face was almost uncontrollable. She sat with her fists clenched tightly on her lap, glaring furiously at the so-called high-ranking council members.
These foolish humans. Even facing an apocalyptic disaster, they still use their rusted brains to think about vying for power and trying to control her.
Such inferior existences are simply... disgusting!
Mobius couldn't take it anymore. It was precisely because of people like this that she so urgently desired human evolution, to cast off these dregs. She couldn't hold back anymore; she wanted to curse them out, just like she did years ago to her father who had become violent and twisted!
However, the next second, a familiar large hand gently rested on Mobius's shoulder. The familiar pressure instantly calmed her down.
Turning her head, Mobius saw Zero. Though he wore a mask, she could see the smile at the corner of his mouth.
And beside Gao qi, a fully armed figure, covered in a black stealth suit, was being held loosely in his hand, clearly already unconscious.
"There are twenty-three more powerful soldiers like this lying around the conference room. If they had been sent to the front lines earlier, perhaps things would have been easier for us."
Gao qi looked at the faces of the high council members and noticed fear flash in many of their eyes.
"Hey, don't speak. I'm not here to 'question' you, nor do I need you to disavow responsibility. After all, the power of discourse and the rules of the game are in your hands—what can we do?"
Gao qi exchanged a glance with Dr. Mobius. Although Mobius didn't know what he was planning, she instinctively nodded.
"Everyone, attention! Look at me! I have an announcement to make—since you hate us so much, we quit! MEI's Lab and Mobius's Lab are withdrawing from Fire Moth together!"
Facing the group of bastards who had increased their workload, Gao qi revealed a somewhat cruel smile.
"After all, you lot aren't particularly intent on saving the world anyway, so we'll just take the girls from home and go back to live our own little lives."
As soon as these words were spoken, Kevin and Mei's eyes widened in shock. Even Mobius couldn't help but pat his leg.
"Arrogant! You madman! We are fighting for the world!"
"Watch your tone, soldier! Are we to interpret this as you plotting a rebellion?"
After a few seconds of stunned silence from Gao qi's declaration, the assembled higher-ups immediately began roaring with anger and accusations, seeming somewhat blustering.
But Gao qi just shrugged, nonchalant.
"Don't lecture me with grand righteous causes, you bunch of gluttons. Should I tell you how many people in the world die from hunger and poverty even if the Honkai didn't exist? For them, what's the difference between the Honkai and famine?"
Gently massaging Mobius's shoulders, Gao qi didn't remove his mask, but the gaze emanating from it was chilling.
"What you want to protect is your authority, your wealth—and you know you can't manage without us, which is why you have the gall to try and control us."
He snapped his fingers lightly. A black mist corroded the limbs of the unconscious soldier assassin beside him, revealing stark white bone. Then, a green glow flashed, completely restoring his limbs.
"See, I am an incredibly powerful MANTIS. That gentleman over there, Kevin, is also the world's strongest. You can also try using your little assassins to kill us—of course, if you fail, I might just pay a visit to their employers~~"
The council members fell silent. They realized that some things had slipped beyond their control.
"Silence means everyone agrees—Alright, let's discuss the re-employment contract for Dr. Mei and Dr. Mobius?"
Gao qi's smile became much more amiable. He gently pinched Mobius's cheek from behind, and the mad scientist didn't resist.
"But this time, you're facing a seller's market where we can name our price—Oh, and you can call me Jörmungandr."
In the eyes of the high council, the man before them wore a smile like that of a devil.
[After your speech, the negotiations for Mei and Mobius proceeded exceptionally smoothly.]
[Not only was the MANTIS project approved, you also managed to secure a hefty sum for the monthly available funds, and all those complicated review procedures were eliminated.]
[The casual nickname you thought up became your official designation, while 'Zero' became an affectionate name known only to a few.]
[World Serpent, Jörmungandr. You became Fire Moth's first, and strongest, warrior.]
The meeting concluded, and the group walked out of the venue. Dr. MEI walked side-by-side with Kevin, while Gao qi carried Mobius on his back.
"Thank you, Mr. Jörmungandr. You have secured unimaginable benefits for us."
Dr. MEI's expression remained calm, but her gratitude was genuine.
"Don't mention it. Your rationality amazes even Dr. Mobius. Given a little time, you too could master the skill of making these people listen—However, for now, it's best if you two stay inseparable. Assassination isn't just an empty threat."
After seriously advising Kevin and watching him nod, Gao qi then gave a thumbs-up and a mischievous grin.
"By the way, if you're planning to use the Parvati factor for Kevin's MANTIS transformation, you'd better use this time to get a lifetime's worth of warmth... or maybe have a kid or something—Unless, Dr. Mei, you can accept being with a popsicle at minus thirty degrees in the future."
At this, even the calm Mei couldn't help but blush. The two, holding hands, quickly ran off.
And Mobius, leaning close to Gao qi's ear, began to speak to him quietly.
"Mr. Zero~ You were very cool just now These fools keep calling me a demon, a monster that violates human ethics and morality. It makes me so sad~~"
Although her attempts at acting cute always seemed a bit contrived, feeling the weight of the Doctor's chest pressed against his back, any complaints Gao qi had died in his throat.
"Ah, the human form of existence is truly weak and unstable, always swayed by emotions, unable to reach the truth even unto death—You think so too, right, Mr. Zero?"
Mobius's warm breath brushed against Gao qi's ear, causing him to shiver slightly.
"You're absolutely right. In that case, to become a higher form of life and transcend inferior humanity, does that mean from now on, Doctor, you won't need to pop bubble wrap, watch videos of me and Klein petting cats for you, or listen to me tell stories every night before bed?"
If this were the original Mobius saying this, Gao qi might have marveled at her pure thirst for knowledge.
But after taking care of her for so long, Gao qi fully understood Mobius's man-child personality. Hearing her talk like this now, he just found it adorable.
—Compared to the Elysian Realm version players control, the real Mobius is far less unhinged.
"Well... let's forget it. I... I'm just a tiny human too. But I've already created you, my creation that surpasses humanity. That's enough."
Pouting, Mobius hesitated for a moment, then decisively chose emotion over reason, acting cute towards Gao qi.
However, always being so thoroughly handled by Mr. Zero left Mobius feeling a little dissatisfied. Thinking it over, she came up with a way to get back at him.
Drawing circles on Gao qi's chest with her slender hand, Mobius, imitating Elysia, tried her best to make her voice sound sweet and whispered into Gao qi's ear:
"What you said to Mei and Kevin earlier, I understand what you meant—Mr. Zero, do you want to... mate with me? If it's my finest creation, I might not mind, you know?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Gao qi processed them for a second, then his face instantly turned bright red.
"What nonsense are you talking about—Let's go, straight to the dance. Klein and I have prepared a dress for you, Doctor!"
"Eh, ehh? I don't want to waste time there—I was wrong! No mating, okay!"
"Wishful thinking! You're listening to me today. I've done such a great service, Doctor. You need to dance properly with me!"
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