Honkai Impact 3: Saving the former civilization by rubbing the black technology

The image of Aponia flashed through Ai Yue's mind - would it be much easier if he could use the effect of "Discipline" to restrain these people?

After finishing the important things at hand, I will study this matter as a scientific research project.

Ai Yue shook his head, then started to pick through the pile of documents in his hand.

Of course, he would not give in to this, but he did have more important things to do right now. In order to avoid missing Kevin's birthday party, other things could be put aside for the time being.

However, things always happen one after another.

Before Ai Yue had time to look over the things in his hand, the doorbell rang again.

This time, the person who appeared at the door was an "acquaintance".

"Dr. Mobius?" Ai Yue smiled, but he was wary. "Why are you here? Isn't the First Research Institute very busy?"

The green-haired woman standing outside the door was none other than Mebius, whom she had met yesterday. She no longer looked tired after the surgery. Instead, she wore light makeup, which made her already outstanding appearance even more refined.

However, Ai Yue was able to see through this layer of appearance and understand the other person's more essential inner self, so it was difficult for him to have any different thoughts about her appearance.

"I'm just here to congratulate my new colleague on his official start." Mebius raised his right hand, indicating that he had brought a gift. "Why, you're not welcome?"

"Welcome, of course you're welcome!" No matter how apprehensive he was, Ai Yue knew now was not the time to confront the other party. "Please come in, Dr. Mobius. It's empty inside, and I don't have anything to offer you. How about plain water?"

"No need." Mebius placed the bag on the lab table, revealing the contents. "I happened to bring milk tea. Let's have one each."

Ai Yue: ...

Did you snatch this directly from your assistant? Are you giving this as a meeting gift?

Ai Yue vaguely remembered that there was a rule in Mobius' laboratory that "whoever is late buys milk tea", and he didn't know which unlucky guy the cup in his hand originally belonged to.

But you know what, it tastes pretty good.

"Is this the mission assigned to you by your superiors?" Mobius sipped his milk tea as he walked over to the pile of documents and flipped through them. "Sure enough, those guys up there really aren't even bothering to come up with new ideas."

After expressing his feelings, Mebius looked at Ai Yue again and asked, "How do you feel about being treated like this?"

"Not bad." Ai Yue naturally didn't intend to reveal his true thoughts in front of Mobius, so he pretended to be an honest man. "At least the conditions are much better than those in Dusk Street, right?"

"What's the point of having good conditions? Without projects, there's no funding, and without funding, there's no results." Mobius glanced at him. "Ninety percent of what you've got won't be used in the lab. Don't you understand what's going on?"

She said slowly, "If you don't want to be a lackey of the big shots, then do this kind of work for the rest of your life—they would rather bury a genius than see another May."

"It's quite scary." Ai Yue showed a worried expression, and then he breathed a sigh of relief. "But fortunately, Dr. Mei appreciates me, so I shouldn't be put on ice, right?"

"That's hard to say. I'm afraid Mei won't have time to take care of you next time." Mobius suddenly laughed. "By the way, how about you come and help me? If you perform well, I don't mind helping you out, okay?"

"You know, I was the one who discovered Mei Ke."

"Okay." Ai Yue pretended to obey. "I wonder what kind of project Dr. Mobius is willing to give me?"

Not knowing what was wrong with this sentence, Mebius suddenly closed his mouth and his expression instantly became gloomy.

She looked at Ai Yue again, her eyes a little cold: "Hey, did you really invent that thing?"

"But why can't I find any trace of 'genius' in you?"

Chapter 19: Don't Insult Me with Genius

I finally couldn't bear it anymore.

Seeing Mebius tear off his human disguise and reveal a cold and gloomy expression, Ai Yue was not surprised, but relieved.

As an organization that has absorbed elite talents from all over the world, the concentration of geniuses within the Fire Moth can be said to be almost off the charts. You can meet seven or eight geniuses when you go to the logistics department to get a water bottle.

But even so, Mebius is definitely one of the most dazzling ones among them - because she is a "born knower", with intellect and wisdom as soon as she was born, able to think, and understand the meaning of other people's words. It can be said that she is set up like the protagonist of a novel.

It is precisely because of this talent that Mebius has formed a worldview that is completely different from that of the general public since he was a child.

It can even be said that without these extraordinary values, Mebius would most likely not have been able to achieve her current achievements, and the geniuses she is familiar with have also more or less shown some inhuman side.

In other words, these scientists at the forefront of human endeavor are more or less paranoid—even insane.

In comparison, it was natural that Mebius would be suspicious of me because I behaved so mediocrely and even mercenarily.

In fact, Ai Yue’s thoughts cannot be said to be exactly the same as Mebius’s psychological activities, but they can only be said to be very similar.

In Möbius's view, everyone who is determined to change the world and has the ability to change the world should have his or her own beliefs.

After all, in this era, every step scholars take in exploring the unknown is likely to lead to countless controversies and criticisms. The Fusion Warrior Program is an example.

There are many people walking on this road, but everyone is alone. Without a strong heart and firm belief, how many people can persevere to the end?

Even if you can't "prefer to be the enemy of mankind for the future of mankind", you should at least have your own pride.

But Mebius did not see these things in Ai Yue.

A strong heart, firm beliefs, no pride, not even arrogance.

Even if she tried to provoke him by using a tone of almsgiving, all she got was an expression of gratitude from him.

This person is not a scholar at all, he is just a veteran in the workplace!

Mebius even felt that even if he threw the other party into the officialdom, he would be able to fight on equal terms with those old guys who were full of evil intentions.

Could such a person really conduct experiments alone under such crude and harsh conditions as those on Dusk Street, refuse to admit defeat after repeatedly tasting the bitterness of failure, and finally complete such a wonderful work?

Mebius spoke highly of the "Honkai Energy Adsorption Device" because it was a product that was very thoughtful in every aspect and could be said to have no shortcomings.

There is no shortage of things with similar functions inside the Fire Moth, but they all have their own problems. Some are too large to be carried around and can only be placed in a room for use. Some are portable enough but are expensive and have no value for promotion at all. Some are barely affordable but their effects are difficult to use in actual situations.

The only product within the Fire Moth that can be put into mass production is a disposable consumable that must be discarded and replaced after 12 hours of use. However, this thing is simply a joke when placed next to Ai Yue's "Honkai Energy Adsorption Device".

Although the workmanship of this item is crude, it proves its value even more - this is a product that a person has polished bit by bit through his own efforts under scarce material conditions. Based on this alone, Mebius can outline a lonely but stubborn image in his mind.

But I didn’t expect that its creator was the guy in front of me!

In fact, if Ai Yue really made the "Honkai Energy Adsorption Device" by his own ability, then it might be in line with Mebius's imagination.

But unfortunately, although Mebius is a genius who is born with knowledge, it is hard for him to imagine that there really are people who cheat in this world.

If Ai Yue knew what Mebius was thinking right now, he would definitely say that she was "premeditating expectations and premeditated disappointments", which was a bit too picky.

But this is a good thing for him, because once Mebius fails in front of someone, it will be easier to communicate afterwards.

Ai Yue didn't want to see the other person pretending to be human again. To be honest, it would easily lead to the uncanny valley effect.

"Could it be that in Dr. Mobius's eyes, 'geniuses' all have a template?" Ai Yue deliberately asked, "Could it be that only those who meet your understanding are qualified to invent such things?"

"Hmph." Mobius snorted coldly, not directly answering the question. "What are the raw materials and synthesis formula for the 'activated synthetic carbon core', the most critical component in the core of the Honkai Energy Adsorption Device?"

Ai Yue didn't say anything. He took the pen and paper and wrote down a series of formulas and materials, then handed it to Mebius.

Mebius looked down at the contents of the paper, her teeth unconsciously crunching the straw of her milk tea. After a moment, she looked up and said, "The materials and formulas are slightly different from the one you asked Mei to submit before."

"This was improved in the past few days," Ai Yue said nonchalantly. "Using this new one, I think the lifespan of the adsorption core can be increased by about 50 times. I haven't had time to experiment with the details yet."

"Not 50, maybe 44." Möbius, a top scholar, could give an accurate result simply by using his mental simulations. "Well, okay, you pass."

"Then this exam is quite easy." Ai Yue smiled. "What's the difference between this and an open-book exam?"

"If you just hand me the original content as is, I'll give you zero points." Mebius rolled his eyes. "Even if something seems perfect in the eyes of others, there's always room for improvement and optimization in the hands of its creator."

"You didn't seal your work just because it was finished. This doesn't prove you're a genius, but it at least proves you're a scholar."

"Dr. Mobius, you came here specially today, weren't you just testing me?" Ai Yue sighed, "It seems that the work at the First Research Institute is not saturated."

"None of your business." Mebius drained the last bit of milk tea from the cup and casually placed it on the table. He reached into the bag of milk tea and took out a document. "I came here this time hoping to win you over, but it seems I'll have to observe you for a while longer."

As she spoke, she threw the document in her hand to Ai Yue: "But as a prize, it doesn't matter if I give it to you first."

Ai Yue picked up the document and took a look at it, then looked at Mebius with astonishment: "Is this really something I can read?"

There was only one simple line of words written on the red cover of the document:

"Fusion Warrior Program".

Chapter 20 The Most Arrogant Person in the World

Fusion Warrior Program.

Before the "Key of God" project was formally proposed, this was the greatest weapon in the hands of the Fire Moth that could fight against Honkai and the Herrscher.

The disputes over interests and conflicts of ideas caused by this project are now being fought fiercely within the Fire Moth. Beneath the seemingly harmonious and stable appearance, the hidden danger of division has been buried.

However, now, this document, which should have been the top secret of the Fire Moth, appeared in the hands of Ai Yue, who had just joined the Fire Moth for one day.

He knew without thinking that this must be Mebius's arbitrary decision, and perhaps even Dr. Mei was unaware of it.

"What? Are you scared?" Looking at Ai Yue's reaction, Mebius smiled. "If you're scared, you can return it. Let's just pretend that nothing happened today."

"What am I afraid of?" Ai Yue gave her a strange look, "Just don't be afraid."

Even Ai Yue himself was not sure what the consequences would be if this thing fell into his hands.

Without much hesitation, he quickly opened the file and began to browse.

"You're quite anxious." Mebius smiled and didn't stop him. He just watched quietly from the side. "Can you understand?"

Judging from the Honkai energy adsorption device made by Ai Yue, the other party should be good at materials science. The Fusion Warrior Plan obviously belongs to another or even multiple fields of knowledge. If Ai Yue is only good at materials science, it would be difficult for him to understand it.

Ai Yue's face was as gloomy as water. He didn't reply, but quickly turned the page.

He really couldn't understand it - but his plug-in could understand it.

"External scientific research project detected, should it be entered?"

"A new scientific research project has been created and is being recorded..."

In the field of vision that only Ai Yue could see, the technology tree that was as magnificent and prosperous as the Milky Way was lighting up with new brilliance.

Mebius obviously noticed something from Ai Yue's attitude, and couldn't help but frowned - could it be that this kid could really understand?

After recovering from the initial breakdown in his defense, Mebius naturally realized that Ai Yue's attitude was deliberately put on in order to break his defense.

However, she was not angry about this. Instead, she nodded secretly - whether the other party realized her disguise through intuition or keen observation, this was a good quality that a scholar must have.

Mebius is not an inhuman being, but in her eyes, most people in the world are not worth wasting so much of her emotions.

But for the sake of the Honkai Energy Adsorption Device, Mebius was still willing to give Ai Yue a chance.

"That's all?" Ai Yue quickly finished reading the document in his hand, shaking it and frowning at Mebius. "This isn't even 5% of the complete content, right?"

"Nonsense! How can the Fusion Warrior Project be explained in just a few words?" Mobius snorted. "What you have is just one sub-project, but even so, it's a hundred times more valuable than all the junk you have combined. Do you understand?"

"So you plan to let me handle this sub-project?" Ai Yue's face suddenly showed a smile again. "I'm really grateful, Mebius Bo..."

"Stop, stop, stop. Don't disgust me." Mebius quickly interrupted Ai Yue. "Anyway, if you can finish this project as soon as possible, you will basically be able to create your own projects and apply for funding."

"Okay." Ai Yue nodded. "Then I'll go directly to the First Research Institute to find you tomorrow?"

"Sure..." Mobius just agreed, then reacted, "Wait, what do you mean, you can solve this thing in one day?"

"What's wrong?" Ai Yue looked at her strangely, "Didn't you say as soon as possible?"

"Very good." Mobius suddenly smiled. "That's the way it should be. It's time to be a little crazy—but aren't you underestimating this project a bit?"

"Is it possible that you underestimated me?" Ai Yue shook his head. "To be honest, the Fusion Warrior Plan isn't anything brilliant. The failure rate is too high."

"You..." Mebius was a little speechless for a moment, "You kid, don't be so arrogant, okay?"

No one has ever dared to say such words in front of her, what do you mean the fusion warrior plan is not smart enough!

However, Ai Yue was indeed sincere, although he was a little bit unreasonable - after all, there were countless technologies related to physical transformation in his plug-in, and the current fusion warrior technology that had not yet been optimized was really nothing.

But the good news is that the Fusion Warrior Plan can light up the technology tree related to the "Flesh Transformation Surgery" version of Great Shocker. Perhaps it won't be long before he can combine the two to create a better transformation plan.

The mass production of Ultraman is indeed still a bit far away, so let’s mass produce Kamen Rider first.

But considering the color schemes of Kevin and his men, should they be considered a super team?

"What are you thinking about?" Mobius almost laughed out loud at the sight of this guy daydreaming while talking to him. "Okay, okay, so arrogant, huh? You don't have to go to the First Research Institute tomorrow. I'll come personally to inspect it at this time!"

After saying this, she walked away angrily.

Ai Yue also came back to his senses at this moment. After watching Mebius leave, he turned his gaze to the other person's empty cup of milk tea.

To be precise, it was the straw tip that was bitten horribly.

He walked over calmly, put his hand on the straw and started to press it, then showed a happy expression.

If someone saw this scene, they might think Ai Yue was some fanatical and perverted fan of Mebius.

But only Ai Yue knew what he was doing.