I am a hero of the former civilization.

"So these people are too stupid. We bought all of this stuff and will sell it to Edward and his group at a higher price later."

"Isn't Edward your brother?"

"That's why we have to pay extra, precisely because we're brothers."

The two walked around the corner, chatting and laughing, when they suddenly smelled a strange odor.

"What's that weird smell? It tastes like molten steel?"

"Hey, look ahead!"

boom--

Suddenly, a large hole was melted through the iron door of a room. The two quickly turned to the side and felt a dark green energy sweep past them. Then, their vision blurred and they saw a figure flash by, brushing past them.

Enemy attack!?

As a fusion warrior, Elvin was able to draw his gun, and then felt that the figure that had just flashed by was somewhat familiar.

Isn't that Dr. Lane?

"Look..." Serene raised his hand, the pocket and the figurine had been melted away without a trace, but he didn't care about the heartache.

A green-haired figure suddenly emerged from the gap in the door; it was Dr. Mebius, his face flushed red, causing both of them to instantly stop feeling their hearts stop.

Is this internal strife, or are they trying to silence us?

Amidst their tense gazes, Mebius walked over in a slightly odd posture, his legs tucked together, his flushed face displaying a friendly expression.

"Have you seen where Dr. Ryan went?"

It looked incredibly tempting, but the two of them kept their heads down, neither daring to look, not even to steal a glance.

“Over there…” Erwin pointed behind him, licking his lips as he asked, “Dr. Möbius, are you alright?”

"I'm perfectly fine. Remember, you didn't see anything."

Mebius ignored the two small fry, walked around the corner, and suddenly leaned weakly against the wall, taking out his phone.

Klein?

"Doctor, I was just about to inform you that the experiment is about to begin."

"Let's not rush the experiment." Möbius bit his lip, clamped his still trembling legs between his legs, and a hazy look welled up in his eyes.

In the instant Ryan photographed her, a strange feeling surged within her—a slight pain, yet also a tingling, ticklish sensation like ants crawling, sending shivers down her spine. Something seemed to be released, leaving her body weak and powerless.

She recalled the contents of the folder containing "Biological Theories," and roughly understood what was wrong with her. She tried to maintain a calm tone:

"Bring me a pair of socks and pants first!"

Chapter 193 Are you perhaps a masochist?

Are you two some unruly kids who ran away from kindergarten?

At noon, Mei, holding the repair bill and various complaint letters, glanced at the two people across the table.

One is the director of the Fifth Research Institute, a titan in the field of biology; the other is humanity's strongest fighter, a super warrior who ended the lives of two Herrschers.

They sat three seats apart, each engrossed in their own documents without looking at each other, which amused Mei, who tried to keep a straight face.

"Playing hide-and-seek in the living area late at night, damaging a door, twenty meters of corridor, and valuable items bought by two colleagues. Dear Dr. Möbius, may I know why?"

“You’ll have to ask him.” Möbius stopped writing and drawing, looked up, and pursed his lips: “Everything was fine until he had to ambush me.”

"So you're accusing him of harassment?" May turned her head meaningfully and smiled quietly. "Dr. Ryan, you're a respectable gentleman. Would you do something like this?"

"Of course not, that's blatant slander. She went berserk for no reason. As a fusion warrior, having her defenses breached and being hit by even the slightest bit of force would elicit that kind of reaction." Ryan showed no sign of anger, speaking slowly and deliberately.

“Mebius, I think you are too weak and not suited for fighting at all.”

"What do you mean by 'that little bit of power'!"

"Even though I used the power of lightning, I didn't even tear your clothes. Do you think I'm that strong? Do you know how I fought the Herrscher? I got a hole punched in my body and I didn't even utter a sound."

"I'm not a combatant."

"But you'll have to fight sooner or later. What if a Herrscher infiltrates one day?"

Mebius was momentarily speechless, then felt his mind was a bit confused. When did I start talking about fighting with you? Besides, I don't use anesthesia when I perform surgery and cut open muscles, so how can I be weak?

That's all because of you!

She felt that tingling sensation again, and under the table, she pressed her legs together and gently rubbed them. Möbius didn't know where this feeling came from, and besides, it was impossible to discuss it in front of Möbius.

Her face slowly turned red. This silent grievance was weighing on her mind, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.

Mei adjusted her glasses, finding Möbius's expression strange yet familiar, and then quickly understood.

Physical contact—no, even more intense physical contact—your relationship is just too twisted.

“I see. I won’t hold Ryan responsible.”

"why?"

"Because I want to investigate further, I want him to repeat his previous actions. Mebius, do you agree?"

“I…” Mebius held her breath. She actually wanted to experience it again, but how could she possibly say it?

If he finds out the truth, he'll laugh at me for the rest of my life. Besides, there's no way to get Klein to bring me the pants here. Wait, what am I thinking?

"Alright, I'll let him go this time."

“Very well, then Ryan, you can pay for the repairs.”

"Uh, why??" Ryan had been wearing a victorious expression.

"Because you, as a gentleman, caused a lady to lose her composure, and even left her with an indelible feeling..."

"Mei, shut up!"

Ryan turned his head in surprise and saw Mebius standing up emotionally, his hands on the table, his face flushed.

Why has her been acting a little strange these past two days?

Yesterday, Nian had already caught me, but when I raised my hand, which was still electrified, she ran away before I could even resist.

With clues injected and logic driving his brain, Ryan's gaze finally fell on his legs, and in a state of complete rationality, he finally realized that something was wrong.

So that's how it is. I was wondering how someone who treats herself like an experiment could be so easily defeated with just a light tap. Wait a minute, when I slammed my weapon into the Herrscher, the Herrscher didn't react at all. Does this require a connection of souls?

"What...what are you looking at!?" Mebius felt a chill run down his spine when he noticed Ryan's scrutinizing gaze.

While watching a masochistic pervert, I think I've discovered your weakness, Mebius. So this is the kind of thing you like.

In an instant, Ryan's brain simulated more than a dozen answers, then analyzed them one by one with reason, and finally rejected them all.

We need to test her further; revealing our weaknesses now would only allow her to hide them. Mebius is capricious; we can't force her to overturn the table.

After a brief pause, Ryan gave a gentlemanly smile: "I think May is right. A gentleman should have some magnanimity."

I don't believe you for a second; you're definitely up to no good.

Mebius knew he had lost this battle, and he made several plans, deciding that he should not dodge, but instead reach out.

"Then let it go this time."

"Yes, that's a rational answer."

The two clasped hands, both wearing the same indifferent smiles, but their eyes were fixed on each other as if there were swords clashing between them.

These two people... are so interesting.

Mei quietly covered her mouth, thinking that only someone with equally high intelligence could pull off such a move. It was a pity that Kevin was like a paramecium; one-sided domination was really boring. Maybe next time she should expose a weakness in him?

"As expected of Mei, she got them back together so quickly?"

"I don't see any signs of reconciliation. By the way, how did Ryan and Mebius end up fighting?" Sakura asked, puzzled and somewhat regretful that she hadn't gone back to pull Mebius away last night.

"Perhaps he mustered up the courage to launch an attack, but the attack was too intense. Mebius couldn't take it. No, no, I'm even blushing a little."

"Impossible. Ryan is a very gentle person. He wouldn't bully Mebius."

"Gentle as he may be, boys are all very lustful, it's perfectly normal."

Lustful? Him?

Sakura looked blankly into the window, and as if it were contagious, her face also turned slightly red.

Ryan and Mebius shook hands for a full minute, until their eyes were tired, before casually letting go.

Ryan turned and glared at the two people outside the conference room before sitting down: "Ahem, let's get down to business."

Work is work, but we must not let side events take over.

He remained rational, stroking his water glass as he wore a mocking expression: "When will they discover the clues you left behind?"

"I'll manage the timing well, ensuring they find it when they're ready. The three exploration points are arranged by distance; it just depends on which one they prioritize." Mei's tone was confident as she gently shook her head.

"I still don't think they'll prioritize Twilight Street, at least not in the first place."

Of the three baits, the first two are the closest and left the most traces, while Twilight Street is thousands of miles away and has very poor transportation. Logically speaking, Ryan shouldn't go there.

"I hope they won't go. I'll disguise myself; they won't be able to find me without some effort. But if they do..."

"That proves they have a problem. Knowing that you can move across continents in a short time, the intelligence department must have invested a considerable amount of resources in Twilight Street. I can't hide that from them."

The two men exchanged a glance, simultaneously adjusting their glasses, looking unusually sinister.

Mebius didn't say a word from beginning to end, regretting that he had been too relaxed last night and had fallen asleep without hearing anything. He knew that Ryan was preparing to go on another long trip to some Twilight Street.

'He just can't stay idle. I was thinking of having him stay here for a few months, but forget it, I don't care anyway.'

She gave a soft hum and was about to return to her lair when she heard the door open. Turning her head, she saw a white-haired young man standing at the door with a smile.

"Kevin, you're finally back!" Ryan's face lit up with joy. He strode over and, intending to shake hands, simply embraced Kevin after feeling the chill emanating from him.

Hmm, it's a bit cool, but not too cold. If you look closely, it's quite comfortable, like a human-shaped air conditioner.

Ryan patted the young man's back and hugged him tightly, feeling the coolness as he sighed inwardly.

Kevin, that overpowered protagonist, is also an unlucky guy. His cheat-like abilities stemmed from tragedy. He put in so much effort, yet he was still affected. But how to put it...

His fate has changed; it's better than gaining superhuman power and then turning into a giant block of ice at minus thirty degrees Celsius.

"Ryan, what's wrong with you...?" Kevin was at a loss due to excessive enthusiasm, unaware that he was turning into a tragic man who couldn't even embrace his lover.