The Honkai Simulator Is Not Meant To Abduct Herrschers!

During the fourth Honkai outbreak, an impromptu meeting was held at the Fire Moth headquarters.

Almost all the senior members from various research institutes gathered here, except for Mobius.

The reason for their gathering was simple.

"Everyone, MEI should have rotated through your respective research institutes by now."

The leader, sitting in the middle, spoke in a heavy voice, "I want to hear your evaluations of her."

At the same time.

Within Fire Moth, Durandal was following MEI, showing off her abilities.

"Yay, I successfully predicted the fourth Honkai, so now I can try to predict where the next beauty will appear."

This self-learning computer transformed into a small figure with blue eyes and golden hair, chattering beside MEI, "You promised me, you can't stop me in this regard."

For this oddly developed biological computer, MEI could only sigh, "When did you become like this?"

Durandal clenched her small fist and mimicked a cheer gesture, "Learning is the motivation!"

MEI: "Forget it."

She took Durandal and headed to the Fire Moth's administrative office.

"I am MEI, here to claim my independent laboratory."

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Fire Moth did not have the ability to predict Honkai; otherwise, the Third Honkai Eruption would not have been so devastating.

Using satellites to predict Honkai occurrences was merely an excuse for Fire Moth. In fact, it was Durandal who accomplished this.

Her learning module played a crucial role.

From the very beginning of Durandal's creation, the Mu Continent had the attitude of 'this will be the first self-learning biological computer, and it must be done well.'

Thus, her body was made of expensive Soulium, and the learning module was also a highly efficient specific chip. Although she started learning human knowledge from scratch, her learning ability was exceptional, even surpassing over 99% of humans in terms of memory and understanding.

The purpose of creating this biological computer in Mu Continent was to derive the 'unknown of humanity' from the 'known of humanity' more quickly.

In other words, Durandal's important mission was to learn, understand, and master knowledge related to Honkai.

So far, the results have been very encouraging.

She could predict large-scale Honkai Manifest events half a month in advance. For Fire Moth, just the early warning function was already significant.

As a frontline organization against Honkai, every large-scale Honkai event was a test for Fire Moth.

However, when MEI reported the time and location of the fourth Honkai, she faced the same issue many would encounter.

Doubt.

Her qualifications were too shallow.

Despite receiving excellent evaluations during her rotations at various research institutes and achieving a high level of comprehensive performance and theoretical knowledge, even managing to obtain a 'doctorate' in her spare time, she still faced skepticism.

Although Fire Moth strictly avoided using mortal Sight to define the limits of genius, the higher-ups instinctively criticized MEI, believing that predicting Honkai was impossible.

In response, MEI chose not to argue but to bet with the higher-ups.

She wagered her father, promising Fire Moth that if the fourth Honkai did not occur as predicted, she would bring her father into Fire Moth.

If the fourth Honkai did occur as expected, she would need an independent laboratory instead of being assigned to work under someone else.

For MEI, this was a bet that wouldn't be a loss regardless of the outcome; her father was a renowned scholar from Mu Continent, and if he could join Fire Moth, she would naturally gain access to more resources.

Similarly, for Fire Moth, such a bet wouldn't be a loss either; at least, regardless of the outcome, Fire Moth would gain something.

It was this mutually beneficial wager that the higher-ups accepted.

After successfully predicting the fourth Honkai, MEI quickly established her footing in Fire Moth and obtained her independent laboratory.

Although it had not yet been officially titled as a research institute, she was already able to access some resources.

Of course, what MEI valued more were the data permissions and freedom.

Relying on Durandal's predictive advantage, MEI also recommended Kevin to participate in the battle against Honkai, even though Kevin had only recently joined Fire Moth.

Mobius described MEI as a rational monster, and that was not wrong at all.

She was very clear that to gain more resources and freedom in Fire Moth, relying solely on herself was not enough. Having rotated through multiple research institutes, MEI already knew that there were lengthy and complex political relationships within Fire Moth.

If she were alone, she would easily get caught up in the political whirlpool.

Thus, she needed allies.

In Fire Moth, she found it hard to trust anyone.

Except for Kevin.

Soon, the internal personnel of Fire Moth brought her into her new independent laboratory.

"According to the higher-ups' arrangement, MEI will be awarded a doctorate and obtain Fire Moth III-level internal permissions. The permissions have already been granted, and your monthly salary and benefits are listed."

The girl accompanying her smiled slightly and said, "I look forward to you creating a better tomorrow for all humanity."

Once the staff left, MEI pondered, "A better tomorrow, huh…"

At that moment, she received a communication from Chen Ran.

"MEI, there's a problem. I need your help."

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The news of MEI having an independent laboratory quickly spread across various departments of Fire Moth, leaving both newcomers who had just joined and veterans who had been with Fire Moth for years feeling somewhat surprised.

In the first research institute.

Blanca watched Mobius teasing Little Griseo and couldn't help but say, "Doctor, you really guessed it. MEI is indeed not an ordinary researcher."

"Her ambition is written all over her face; it's only natural to guess it right, isn't it?"

Mobius paused, then patiently said to Little Griseo, "Little Griseo, I brought you a new picture book. Do you like it?"

"I like it, thank you, Teacher."

Little Griseo sweetly replied.

Mobius had no descendants, so she doted on Little Griseo. Even when Little Griseo was able to learn, she had the intention of nurturing her to become a biological researcher.

However, Griseo only liked to draw.

Mobius did not force her; not everyone had her talent and pursuits.

"MEI is a genius, but she may also perish due to her arrogance." Mobius paused and said, "By the way, how is Chen Ran doing?"

She was more concerned about Chen Ran's health.

This time, Chen Ran's participation in the hunt for the Herrscher was also suggested by Mobius.

"According to the feedback from Chen Ran, the Fourth Herrscher has been successfully hunted, and Chen Ran has developed the capability to engage the Herrscher independently."

Blanca hesitated and said, "Doctor, the first team hopes that Chen Ran will permanently stay in the combat department."

In response to such a request, Mobius simply uttered two words: "Waste."

"Help me refuse the first team. Chen Ran's value does not lie in combat."

Blanca nodded, "I've already helped you refuse."

For Mobius, Chen Ran's body held significant importance.

If previously she desired for humanity to evolve, now she had found the path to human evolution.

The realm of Honkai was limited by thought, while Chen Ran's body could carry the genes to combat Honkai. This is what is referred to as Stigmata.

In this case, exploring Chen Ran's body meant infinite possibilities, and his body was even more valuable than the Herrscher corpses Mobius was studying.

So it was impossible for Mobius to let him go.

Blanca hesitated slightly and continued, "I understand, but there's another matter."

"Vill-V, the head of the engineering department, hopes to borrow Chen Ran long-term."

Mobius felt somewhat irritated, "Why is everyone asking for people from me? Is there no one in Fire Moth?"

Blanca said, "Chen Ran's weapon is provided by the engineering department. She said that currently, only a few people's physical strength can support the testing of the new weapon, and Chen Ran is a great choice."

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At this moment, Vill-V was busy adjusting the coefficients of the weapons.

In Fire Moth, both people and equipment were crucial.

Previously, the weapons of Fire Moth were versatile weapons made by Mobius based on her research on Honkai, and although she wasn't a weapon expert, the weapons she made were very effective.

Thus, the biological research institute ranked first.

However, the situation was different now; since the Third Honkai Eruption, the effectiveness of versatile weapons against Honkai creatures had become barely sufficient. In this situation, Mobius, who wasn't specialized in materials, also found herself somewhat powerless.

In gaming terms, it was like the strength couldn't keep up with the version and was about to be eliminated.

The higher-ups had entrusted the first research institute to upgrade the version, but at that time, Mobius had no interest in tinkering with weapons after encountering the 3rd Herrscher corpse, so the matter was delayed.

As time went on, it became the engineering department's task.

This was the second task she received after the deep delivery to Vill-V. Now, she was practically just a tool.

However, she knew too little about the realm of Honkai, so she dragged Chen Ran to the engineering department every day. It can be said that the first-generation weapon designed by the engineering department was a fluid weapon co-designed by Vill-V and Chen Ran.

Chen Ran's knowledge in fluid mechanics was invaluable.

But after the new weapons were delivered, an embarrassing situation arose.

The weapons from the engineering department had exceeded the physical strength standards of the Fire Moth's ordinary soldiers. For example, the wind pressure gun used by Chen Ran would first harm the skin with the concentrated wind pressure.

If the elasticity of the blood vessels is not high, the first thing to be damaged would be the soldier's blood vessels. However, if the weapon's power is reduced, then the wind pressure gun would become just a toy, like a hairdryer.

Oh no, at least a hairdryer can dry hair.

Only a special human like Chen Ran could wield the weapon without injury; ordinary soldiers' skin could not withstand the air pressure difference.

This time, when Chen Ran went on a mission, she entrusted the weapon to him, asking him to apply it in actual combat.

Vill-V did not need Chen Ran to record the weapon's combat parameters because the chip she had implanted in Chen Ran could automatically record them.

"The deviation between the parameters and the theoretical values is less than 0.1, not bad. So designing a weapon is really just about doing this first, then that, right?"

"I completely understand."

Vill-V looked at the data with satisfaction.

This was the first Honkai Energy weapon design and manufacturing project she participated in. Vill-V did not expect it to be perfect; on the contrary, her requirements were very low—she just needed to be able to manufacture a useful weapon completely.

So far, the results were promising.

Next: "I should be able to try discussing conditions now."

Although treated as a tool, Vill-V was not willing to be just a tool.

Her pursuit was not to create advanced weapons, even though she did enjoy the manufacturing process.

But for now, this was merely a means for her to peek into the door of Honkai. Once delivered to the depths and upgraded, it meant that Vill-V could showcase greater value within Fire Moth.

Fire Moth was a very fair place.

It was a large organization providing a platform for benefit exchange. With the value of being utilized, it corresponded to having resources—very fair and reasonable.

Everyone yearned to cross the door of Honkai; geniuses always had higher pursuits.

So, for Vill-V, while weapons were important, they were not the most important.

"How can I lure Chen Ran over from the First Research Institute?"

Whether it was Chen Ran's physical fitness or the knowledge stored in his brain, Vill-V felt a stirring.

She did not have the same sense of shame as ordinary girls; if possible, she wouldn't mind using her body as capital. However, being in Fire Moth meant she was already a chosen one, so such means were naturally best avoided when possible.

Thus, she was considering where she could provide value to Chen Ran.

And what she could gain from him.

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"Achoo!"

The first team successfully recovering the Herrscher began returning to the Fire Moth headquarters. Chen Ran rubbed his nose: "Strange, my physical fitness should prevent me from catching a cold. Could it be that someone is thinking of me?"

Kevin, who was beside him, picked up the conversation: "Is there any saying about that?"

"The saying circulating in Shenzhou is that if someone is thinking of you, your brain will sense it and you'll sneeze. This saying is quite popular among young people," Chen Ran casually fabricated.

Kevin curiously asked, "What about two sneezes?"

"That means someone is cursing you."

"And three?"

Chen Ran rolled his eyes: "That means you caught a cold; it's time to take medicine."

Kevin: "…"

Chen Ran rubbed his nose and then pointed at the boy beside him, asking Kevin: "By the way, how are you arranging this one?"

Kosma, who was being pointed at, instinctively straightened his posture upon hearing Chen Ran's words.

After the Herrscher was recovered, the storm ceased.

He had directly approached Fire Moth, hoping to join as a member.

Kevin saw a reflection of himself from months ago in Kosma, so he agreed.

Now, he was the top among the new recruits, with corresponding authority.

Kevin smiled and said, "Of course, keep him for training; the more combat personnel in Fire Moth, the better."

Kosma breathed a sigh of relief and secretly resolved to work hard.

Chen Ran smiled.

Indeed, the inertia of fate would not change so easily.

So, if Finality were to descend…

His eyes flickered with a hint of darkness.

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