I'm on the Ark, and I start out as Gretchen.

To be honest, she still had a lot of confidence in her intelligence abilities, but if she did that now... it meant that the person inside wasn't actually not there, but simply hadn't heard her or didn't want to open the door for her.

However, after Mebius's delicate face, which carried a hint of disdain, appeared in Horhaia's mind, she suddenly felt that it was more likely that he was deliberately not opening the door for her.

But this also made her a little doubtful and curious: if Mebius was deliberately not opening the door, how did she know it was her?

Is it due to some special technology or some ancient ability?

However, Horhaya didn't think about this problem for too long, because rather than pondering it from outside the door, she decided to find a way to get inside and meet the person first.

After organizing her thoughts and clearing her throat, Holhaya knocked on the door again and said:

"咚咚-"

“Researcher Möbius, this is my name, Holhaia. We met in the cafeteria this morning. To make up for my previous rudeness, I have brought a gift to formally visit you.”

This time, Horhaiya even used honorifics.

After all, in her view, someone like Möbius deserved her respect. Besides, if she wanted to get something useful from him, she had to show him some respect.

However, Horhyah soon discovered that even after she introduced herself, the door to Möbius's office remained firmly shut. There was no sound from inside, as if no one was there at the moment.

If she hadn't actually investigated beforehand and found that Möbius hadn't left the office except for breakfast, she might have actually believed that no one was in the office.

"..."

To be honest, Horhaya was really feeling helpless. This was the first time in her life she'd ever been turned away like this, feeling so frustrated.

You know, normally she's the one who shuts people out or threatens them... but she can't do that now.

Holhaia had a premonition that if she went too far, Mebius might silently crush her. In this regard, she trusted her intuition and gut feeling more.

However, her curiosity and thirst for knowledge compelled her to seek out Möbius.

“Researcher Mebius, are you really not going to open the door? The gift I brought this time is something you’re interested in, but it’s research material and papers that you can’t see anywhere else.”

Because of her repeated setbacks, Holhaya's voice had become much softer and more insecure.

Although the gift Horhaia had prepared beforehand, she had actually been thwarted by Mebius this morning and didn't really want to come over this afternoon.

The reason she is standing here now is because, after having another close encounter with Mebius this morning, she belatedly noticed a quality in her that sparked her curiosity.

"Crack..."

As time passed, just as Holhaya was beginning to think about leaving, a sudden noise came from the office, and then the door was opened.

P.S.: This adjustment was pointless. Oh well, I've realized it really can't be done any earlier. I'll find a chance later to make up for the two photos I took off yesterday. That's all, everyone.

Chapter 85 The First Formal Meeting of the Two Snakes (Just kidding)

"Click..."

As the office door opened, Mebius's delicate face, tinged with a hint of impatience, came into view.

Erhaiya's eyelids.

"That's quite a bit of perseverance~ But, didn't anyone teach you not to bother others so casually, little snake?"

At this point, Möbius paused slightly, then changed the subject, saying, "Or perhaps the warning last time was too lenient? So you completely disregarded my words?"

As Mebius finished speaking, a terrifying aura appeared silently, instantly putting immense psychological pressure on Horhaia.

"...How could that be? I have always kept Miss Mébius's words in mind. It's just that some of the qualities you have shown have really piqued my curiosity and made me yearn for them."

Feeling the intense pressure, Holhaya calmed her nerves slightly before organizing her thoughts to reply.

Honestly, Holhaya admits that what she's saying now is already somewhat of a gamble.

"Yearning? Is that why you were shouting so loudly outside someone's office door in the middle of the afternoon?"

At this point, Mebius's sarcastic remarks carried a hint of speechlessness.

There were two reasons why Snake chose to open the door this time. First, she was genuinely curious about the gift that Horhaya had brought.

Secondly, she felt that someone was too high-profile and would bring her a lot of trouble, so it was necessary to teach them a lesson to prevent it from happening again.

You know, let alone next time. Just the things they said openly in the cafeteria this morning, plus coming to see Möbius this afternoon and saying those things at the door... that's enough to draw a lot of people's attention.

For an ordinary, unassuming person, it would be fine; they would simply listen to it as gossip and move on. But a person with a keen eye would remember it... Therefore, Horhaiya's actions completely contradicted Snake's usual low-key approach.

"Uh, I didn't think it through..."

Upon hearing this, Horhaya was slightly taken aback, and then said in a somewhat embarrassed voice.

After investigation, Horhaia also discovered that Mebius had always wanted to keep a low profile in Rhine Life... but there was nothing she could do about it.

Although the other person might not believe it, bumping into her at the cafeteria that morning was purely coincidental. She was just there on business and happened to have breakfast there. As for starting a conversation with Möbius, that was really somewhat subconscious...

Holhaya initially tried to knock on the door, but the office owner wouldn't open it, so she couldn't speak.

"Heh~ Fine, come in. If you keep standing here at the door, people will think I've done something to you."

After saying this, Mebius glanced at Horhys again before slowly withdrawing his gaze and turning to walk into his office.

"..."

Watching Mebius's retreating figure, Horhaia swallowed hard, a long-absent hint of tension and even wariness flashing in her beautiful eyes.

It was as if what lay before her was not Mebius, but a lair of some man-eating monster.

However, while Horhyah hesitated, Mebius had already sat back down at his desk, looking at her with a hint of mockery in his eyes.

“…Excuse me, Miss Mebius.”

Horhaia had some initial hesitation, but it vanished completely when she met Mebius's mocking and sarcastic eyes.

After saying something politely, she didn't hesitate any longer, stepped into the office in front of her, and closed the door behind her.

"Crack..."

As the door closed softly, Horhaya, though outwardly expressionless, was suddenly startled.

However, she knew there was no turning back now. She could only gamble... gamble that at least Mebius, to keep a low profile, or something else, wouldn't kill her on the spot...

"Heh~ Miss Horhyah, why do you look like I'm going to eat you up?" Looking at Horhyah's expression, Möbius chuckled as if he had seen something amusing.

"Compared to researchers like you who disregard academic ethics and are spies with no principles, I am the weak and powerless little researcher."

"!"

Mebius's casual, playful remark immediately made Horhaia, who was still standing at the door, instinctively freeze in shock and her mind went blank.

Although she suspected that Möbius was no ordinary being, either a god or an ancient being, she never imagined that this extremely ancient being would know so much.

"Why are you so nervous? Didn't you come to me first, Miss Horhyah? Please sit down. If you're standing here, people might think I'm not hospitable."

Seeing that Holhaya was becoming increasingly agitated because of his words, a flash of pleasure quickly crossed Mebius's eyes, and his mood improved considerably.

"……Forehead."

Holhaia was already in a state of confusion, and Mebius's teasing made her even more nervous and uneasy.

However, as mentioned before, Horhaiya's decision to come here and confront this ancient being was inherently a gamble.

So, even though she felt uneasy, she eventually came over, placed the gift on Mebius's desk, and sat down in a chair not far from him.

of course

Compared to her ease when she is alone or in front of others, Holhaya is now much more restrained, both psychologically and physically.

"..."

However, Mebius paid no attention to anyone's thoughts. She reached out and gently flipped through the documents that Horhaia had placed on her desk, giving them a quick overview.

After all, isn't that one of the reasons she let people in?

While she could certainly obtain these things herself if she wanted to, why waste her time when someone was offering them to her so readily?

"..."

Horhys, watching Möbius flip through the documents, had a fleeting hint of nervousness in her eyes. She looked like a primary school student waiting for their poorly written homework to be graded…

Honestly, ever since she became aware of herself, she's never been this nervous or well-behaved...

P.S.: You didn't expect this, did you? I'm updating in the middle of the night. It's getting weirder and weirder. I got back too late and was too tired yesterday, so I slept for 4 hours first, then got up at 2 am to write. There'll be another page in a bit, before 6 am.

Chapter 86 The Untold Deal Between the Two Snakes

"Tell me, what exactly does this spy, who has no principles whatsoever, want to know from me?"

After a moment, Mebius stopped browsing the documents, slightly curled the corners of his lips, and looked up at Horheya.

"...What kind of being are you?"

After listening to Mebius's words, Horhaia considered it for a moment and asked her first question.

The answer to this question will determine her subsequent attitude and questions, although she feels there's a good chance she won't get an answer...

"Heh~ Didn't I already say? I'm just an ordinary researcher with no combat abilities." Looking at the serious-looking little snake in front of him, Mebius's mischievousness surged again, and he said with a smile.

"..."

Even knowing that Mebius was dangerous, Horhaia couldn't help but show a hint of speechlessness in her eyes after hearing her answer.

She's not stupid... how could she believe such nonsense?

Holhaya even dared to guarantee that anyone who dared to treat the person in front of them as an ordinary person would likely die a horrible death.

"Don't joke around. Someone like you couldn't possibly be just an ordinary researcher. Not to mention, anyone who can so easily know my identity is no ordinary person."

Looking at the person in front of her who was smiling happily, with "badness" written all over their face, Horhaiya answered seriously.

"Honestly, this is boring~ Let's make a deal, little snake."

Looking at the obedient Horhys in front of him, Mebius lost interest in teasing her and spoke in a flat tone.

"What deal?"

Upon hearing this, Horhaya was slightly taken aback, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

"I know you're a smart person, so I won't beat around the bush. In exchange for the answers you want from me, I'll give you some tasks to do."

At this point, Mebius paused slightly, then added, "Don't worry, they're all just small things, all within your capabilities."

"So, how about it? This kind of trade seems like a sure thing, you can't go wrong, so want to give it a try?"

At this point, Mebius narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

Indeed, compared to his previous idea of ​​teaching someone a lesson, Möbius changed his mind after seeing the very detailed and truly useful "gift" he had just received.