Didn't you go to Teyvat to earn money to support me?

Kosmo looked down at his terminal; the large group chat for Project Son of Man had already exploded with activity.

vv: The show was a perfect 10! I'd call today's stage effects "The Descent of the Holy Son"—how universal, how holy! A radiant light shining through the darkness! This will definitely leave a deep impression on everyone in the base!

Sue: The ability to heal the entire field should be the Black Abyss White Flower? Those cherry blossoms and pigeons should be the effects of the mental perception fusion warrior's abilities. It would be difficult for Daisy Dobia to achieve such a wide range of influence.

Mei: The petals are actually half real and half fake; a large portion of them were provided by the botanical garden. The fragrance is created by using cherry blossom essential oil through the venue's blowers, giving people a subtle, sweet aftertaste. As for the other effects, Velvet used the core of the Herrscher of Knowledge, but to achieve this aura of being a chosen one, every move must be artistic; mere tricks are not enough.

Su: Aponia?

Pink Fairy Miss?: There are only two fusion warriors in the base with the ability to create illusions, so it's easy to guess who they are. I didn't expect Aponia to agree to such a joking idea. I thought she definitely wouldn't do anything for such a meaningless reason as promoting a doll... She actually agreed without hesitation?

Eden: Ms. Aponia's thoughts are always hard to fathom, but Ellie, she loves dolls more than any of us, but... she never gets a chance to show it.

Pink Fairy Miss?: Poor thing, my dear Aponia... Seriously, Eden, if Aponia suddenly realized that we've taken all the dolls... um, wouldn't she be so angry that she transforms into a Herrscher? You see, even the Herrscher of Knowledge is probably not as terrifying as her...

Su: What did you do to the dolls? Hmm? Why did you say you hid half of them?

Canned food! Put my can down right now! : Stop asking girls about their private matters, you jerk!

Kevin: Is the doll thing considered a girl's thing? Paddo, I always thought you guys were just joking about raising Eve as a girl...

Kosmo shut down his terminal and gazed at the crowds in the distance, caught up in the celebratory atmosphere.

The differences between people are truly vast. Some people are simply pampered, with countless hands pushing them up from childhood to adulthood, even if they have no intention of doing so, they are still pushed into the position of the chosen ones.

But with so many people promoting him, he has to shoulder the responsibility of being a "chosen one."

Are you capable of bearing the responsibility, Eve?

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On the other side, Mebius also shrugged as he watched the boy receiving cheers on the big screen.

“It’s too conspicuous, Mei. I know you’ve always been worried that the higher-ups will discover the special nature of the doll’s genes, but don’t push the doll to the limit like this. You want him to become more and more important in the Fire Moth, to the point of being too big to handle. But when he was just a pet, no one cared. Now that he’s made a clear statement, he’ll be targeted by countless people.”

Klein, carrying a stack of documents taller than herself, was about to leave when she stopped. She hesitated for a moment, then tentatively asked in a soft voice, "Dr. May... has she already placed the bet on the doll?"

“Judging from the special characteristics the doll has shown, his potential for growth is extremely terrifying, and he may even be one of our super weapons against the Honkai.” Mebius beckoned, and Klein put down the documents and sat in her lap.

Since Möbius shrunk, she and Klein look like two green-haired sisters of similar age. However, even though she's smaller, Möbius's habit of teasing her little assistant hasn't changed.

She didn't just bully Klein; she also held and cuddled Shen Liang, Dan Zhu, and Cang Xuan in her arms.

“So it’s understandable if May thinks Eve is the core experimental subject of the Fire Chaser.” Möbius kissed Klein’s forehead. “But Klein, think things through. If May really sees the doll as the most valuable experimental subject, she shouldn’t be doing this.”

"what?"

"If it's to protect the experimental subject, she should hide the doll's value even more. In fact, only she and I truly know all the details of the Son of Man Project. As long as we don't reveal it, no one will know how many secrets the doll holds. This is actually better for protecting the experimental subject. We can calmly keep the doll with us and study its extraordinary powers."

Klein's eyes widened. "So what exactly is Dr. May thinking...?"

“So, rather than saying that Mei treated him as the most valuable experimental subject, it’s more accurate to say that she was simply protecting Eve,” Möbius said in a low voice. “Not the kind of protection you’d give an experimental subject, but the kind you’d give a child. She wanted Eve to have her own influence, her own social circle, to become a star among the moths that chase the flame…whether it’s being the darling of the group, an idol, or even everyone’s secret lover, she wanted Shen Liang to still have someone who cared about him, someone who would protect him, besides her and the nine of us.”

Möbius said calmly, "Möbius's worries have surpassed her worries about the 'experiment'. Unconsciously, she has begun to consider Eve's future. Klein, there are only two kinds of women in this world who will consider a man's future: a mother and a wife."

Klein gripped Möbius's shoulder, pondering her words, before continuing, "And... Doctor, what about you?"

"I?"

Mebius lazily closed his eyes, enjoying the massage.

"Alright, it's time to leave work now, Klein. You could have left a long time ago."

Klein silently watched the snake-like loli who blatantly couldn't answer.

"Alright, goodbye, Doctor."

“Wait,” Mebius suddenly called out to her, the green-haired, alluring little girl blushing slightly. “I remember, this week it’s my turn to take care of the dolls…right?”

Klein stopped in his tracks. "Does the Doctor mean... today? Should I start preparing now?"

"What are you preparing?!" Mebius quickly waved his hands. "No, no, no, I don't have any strange intentions. I'm not that fat woman Alicia with a perverted taste! I just..."

"Just what?"

"Klein, you sound so cold today..." Möbius pouted and said coquettishly, "Um, Klein, usually, when it's someone's turn out to be called, what does that person do?"

“They basically carry the dolls with them all the time, working together, eating together, and sleeping together. At least Dr. May, Miss Alicia, Ms. Eden, Miss Wilvi, Miss Sakura, Miss Hua, and Miss Pado all do that. As for what they do in their rooms, I’m not sure.” Klein’s tone was quite nonchalant. “But I suppose there’s nothing else to it; it’s just something everyone does regularly.”

It doesn't mean anything else! I'd really like to know what you guys do all the time!

“Doctor, you are so engrossed in the lab every day that Eve’s brother can’t be with you most of the time. He needs to rest on time every day, unlike you.”

"That usually happens when it's my turn but I'm not with him..."

“The Infinite Laboratory still has us.” Klein turned to look at his doctor. “Doctor, you can rest assured that the doll will not be kidnapped by other women during your time.”

“I…” Möbius snapped her pen in two, remained silent for a long time, and then asked in a low voice, “So, Klein, after you got off work today…”

“Just as you thought, Doctor.” Klein nodded. “Doctor, would you like to come along? Given that you may lack experience, I can guide you. I am quite confident in how petite women handle their boyfriends.”

Heh, so this is a small-statured woman's fighting style, huh? It teaches people how to quickly wear down their opponent's stamina, right?

Mebius said expressionlessly, "Go be with your boyfriend. Now, immediately, get out."

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The celebratory atmosphere was still fervent, not only because the illusion had enhanced Shen Liang's divine aura, but more importantly because he had truly unleashed the Black Abyss White Flower, providing real healing to almost all the injured on the playground.

For the Fire Chaser Base, which was in dire need of reconstruction, this holy light, like that of a savior, was incredibly inspiring, like a shot of adrenaline. Especially since it was the power of the Herrscher of Death, a Herrscher who brought death, yet in the hands of this young man, it transformed into the protection of an angel. He was more than just a chosen one; he was truly a chosen one.

The researchers who already knew about the Son of Man Project shouted even more enthusiastically. Some of them even knew that Shen Liang had subdued the Herrschers one by one. Those Honkai Apostles who were not afraid of death, who considered themselves superior to humans, and who looked down on all living beings from a non-human perspective, were in the end as terrified of Shen Liang as demons meeting the King of Hell.

They had personally witnessed how the group of Herrschers shut up and sat obediently after Shen Liang entered the reformatory classroom, fearing that if they did anything wrong, Shen Liang would drag them out and lecture them for half an hour.

The humiliation and resentment in their eyes were genuine; the Herrscher, who claimed to have "lost human emotions," regained those emotions in front of Shen Liang. The researchers were even more convinced of Shen Liang's power, which is why they had shouted themselves hoarse.

Below the viewing platform, in a tent used for makeup and temporary rest, Mei let down her long hair, sat down in a chair, and was finally able to rest for a while.

Alicia looked at her profile, patted the back of her head, and chuckled, "The performance was a great success, Mei. Now everyone remembers his name, a little wolf who usurped the power of the Herrscher. Hmm, listen, this is the cheers only a savior would receive. I'm sure some people already see him as a savior."

“I also hope he can become our savior, but he hasn’t grown up yet,” Mei said wearily. “Although I know that expecting so much from a child is a failure to fulfill the responsibilities of an adult, I’m really anxious. We don’t have enough time. If the child can’t become our savior, he can only become our gravedigger.”

“Mei, you have too many things to let go of. Sometimes you should relax a little. No matter what, just enjoy life while you can.” Eden sat down opposite her and said gently, “It is precisely because happy times are fleeting that we should cherish every minute and second. Not only our own, but also the ones of others.”

"So this is your reason for targeting the doll, Eden?" May shook her head helplessly. "You... I thought Velvet and Mebius would be the ones with the audacity, but it turns out you were the one who started this scheme. Eden, you're a big star, what kind of man can't you find? Was it really necessary to target our son?"

"The baby didn't say anything, Mei, you're being too nosy!" Alicia shook her arm and said coquettishly, "In the end, everyone is happy, isn't that good enough?"

"He's still a child who hasn't developed proper values, you know that."

"Isn't it true that values ​​are cultivated? It's not a problem to raise a little wolf-dog or a playboy, is it? If we really turn a doll into a loyal and conservative gentleman, so many girls will be sad, like me, I'll cry!"

“But he’s still in his adolescence, and teenage boys are naturally unable to resist temptation…” Mei smiled wryly, “Think about it, how old is Eve?”

The pink-haired fairy gave a wicked laugh, then pulled open her clothes, revealing her slender, snow-white waist and small belly button.

She winked at the bewildered Mei, pointed to her waist, and innocently said, "About... this far?"

“Alice, that’s the stomach.” Eden pursed his lips and smiled elegantly. “How could that be? I need to give you a little background knowledge. Down from there, there’s the large intestine, small intestine, rectum, diaphragm, and uterus.”

"Huh? Really? I still have that much stuff in my stomach?"

"Everyone has it in their belly."

Mei didn't understand why the two of them suddenly changed the topic to the human body, and just laughed and said, "Don't be silly, no matter how long the baby doesn't grow, he won't only reach your waist. He's over 140 centimeters tall now, so he should at least reach your shoulder."

Alicia tilted her head, still looking innocent. "So you meant...height?"

Mei froze for a second, then reacted in a second, grabbing a bottle of water and throwing it at her two best friends amidst their mischievous laughter.

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In the B1 office building, Hen rubbed his tired eyes and got up to get a coffee at the coffee corner.

As the reconstruction project of the Zhuhuo base had just begun, he was the busiest person as a member of the security department, spending the whole day ensuring the security of the base's logistics entry and exit.

He'd been working non-stop for a week since waking up, practically living and sleeping in the security office. He hadn't even had a chance to go home—just to his dorm to see his wife. But as a member of the Fire Chaser Base, everyone had to get used to this. It wasn't just him, the fusion warrior; many ordinary researchers were on duty for months at a time, putting their families on the back burner.

"Hen Gong, working overtime again today?"

"If you don't work overtime, you won't get the high-temperature allowance. Our Fusion Warriors' allowance is quite high. If we work two more months, we can be exempt from one month of fieldwork, and then I can spend more time with my wife."

"Hen Gong's wife is... Miss Blanca, right? I heard she's pregnant? You're lucky, Hen Gong. Miss Blanca was one of the most beautiful girls in District A back in the day."

"What do you mean 'back then'? Miss Blanca is still the prettiest girl in the district now," my colleague said with a laugh. "Although no matter which district's prettiest girl she is, she's always ranked behind Eve, a boy, hahaha."

Hen smiled knowingly, and after his colleague left, his expression calmed down, and he continued to heat his coffee.

Looking at the flowing water, he thought for a moment and dialed the number.

Chapter 52 Blanca: My heart has never wavered from beginning to end.

The light was soft, and the doors and windows of a women's dormitory were closed and locked from the inside.

The terminal on the table suddenly floated up and stopped next to the woman's snow-white wrist. A message appeared on the screen: "You have a video call request."

No one paid any attention to them.

After the terminal was muted, it was flipped over as if nothing had happened.

"Beep—The user you dialed is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."

Hen, carrying his coffee, walked back to his workstation. After hearing the notification sound from his terminal, his expression turned somewhat unpleasant. It was nine o'clock at night, and theoretically, Blanca should be in her bedroom.

If it doesn't work the first time, try again; Hen requested a call again.