Honkai, why do you only play high-end games?

"Dr. Einstein, this is an emergency. This is not the time to get into a fight. If you have any solutions, please let me know as soon as possible."

"Two ways."

Einstein naturally distinguished the primary and secondary contradictions, raised another finger, and said calmly,

"The first solution is to send someone to restart the energy engine outside the ruins to power this energy-consuming barrier. This will naturally resolve the current crisis."

"...Ha. Dr. Einstein did offer a good idea for killing someone with a borrowed knife!"

Cocolia sneered, "Going out? Seeking death?"

In anger, his voice became cold.

"I hope the second method you mentioned is feasible!"

"Okay, then please listen to this second plan."

Einstein did not take it as an offense and continued calmly:

"Since you can open this barrier, Ms. Cocolia, I assume you have found a way to control it."

"you!"

Cocolia seemed to have been poked in a sore spot, and instinctively got angry again, but then she suppressed it, waved her hand, and said impatiently,

"continue!"

"Since the damage and even collapse of the barrier is inevitable, instead of just sitting there and waiting for it to happen, we should be proactive and release seawater in advance."

Einstein said calmly,

"Control this barrier, create a gap of manageable size, and actively inject seawater to pre-pressurize the ruins and reduce the pressure difference between the inside and outside. At the same time, the energy saved can be used to maintain the existence of other parts of the barrier for a longer period of time, which can also buy us more time to rescue ourselves."

"That's easy to say! What if those Honkai beasts also pour in through the gap?"

"That's the job of you mecha troops."

Einstein smoothed his hair, his voice as calm as ever, even with a hint of laziness.

"Do you think that if we continue to waste time like this, those Honkai beasts we released from underground will return to the underground on their own?"

"...Okay, I agree with your plan!"

After a few seconds of fighting, Cocolia gritted her teeth and said,

"Tell me, what should we do specifically?"

Einstein tapped the keyboard a few times in the mecha he was driving, and then said,

"How big of a gap should the barrier be opened to allow us to inject seawater as quickly as possible while ensuring safety? I've already completed the calculations for this simple mathematical problem and have sent it to your terminal. Please check it."

After a brief pause to make sure Cocolia had received it, Einstein leaned back in the back seat and said casually,

"As for the specific location of the breach... I'm sure Ms. Cocolia, with the ruins map, knows better than I do which areas are less important and can withstand the impact of the high-pressure seawater and the ensuing battle."

"……snort!"

Feeling that Einstein seemed to have something else in mind, Cocolia couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, then pretended to be calm and said,

"Just do as you say!"

Chapter 193: The Battle Begins

Now that the plan had been finalized, Kokolia did not hesitate and immediately began to deploy the entire plan according to Einstein's plan in a race against time; after all, this not only concerned the lives of everyone here, but also whether the device used to connect to the quantum field could be preserved intact.

In Cocolia's eyes, this precious legacy of the previous generation is more important than anyone's life!

It must be said that as the ambitious leader of a faction within Anti-Entropy, even though Cocolia has a serious warlord style, he is not an uneducated and crude warrior - such a thoroughbred man cannot get into the top of Anti-Entropy, which is almost like an "academic giant club".

Although she wasn't as educated as those truly intellectual people, at least she wouldn't be completely unable to understand the calculation formulas and results that Einstein gave her...

At this time, Cocolia quickly looked through the calculation results sent to her by Einstein, imported them into the quantum computer built into the mecha and began to simulate the data; she then pulled out the structural diagram of the ruins, gritted her teeth, endured the heartache, and circled a large living area and facilities on the edge away from the central core device, and reserved them as "sacrificial areas" to withstand the high-pressure seawater and the ravages of the Honkai beast, and then coupled them into the data model being calculated.

Soon, the calculation results came out. After hesitating for a few seconds, Kokolia sent all the data back to Einstein for correction and revision.

After all, we are facing a powerful enemy at this moment and there is no room for any small thoughts.

"It's amazing! Although this isn't the first time I've seen it, I'm still shocked that Ms. Cocolia was able to obtain such a complete structural diagram."

Einstein sighed as he checked, adjusted—or rather, simply remade—the crude model from Cocolia, which in her eyes was not even as good as the worst intern's work.

Previously, Dr. Tesla and I had only obtained relatively simple structural drawings—only the overall framework design, without marking the functional areas;

This was the first time he had seen such detailed drawings. Even the drinking water purification pipelines in residential areas were clearly marked. This really made Einstein marvel and wonder: Where did the Cocolia come from?

"There are countless relics of various sizes left by former civilizations. You and Dr. Tesla have been staying in North America for many years and know it very well, but you rarely set foot in Siberia and the Far East."

Cocolia explained casually,

"As the person in charge of this large area, I naturally focus on exploration. It's not surprising that we've made some gains."

"I see."

Einstein nodded calmly, seeming to agree with her statement - at least for the time being.

All those questions and contradictions can be discussed later. The most pressing issue right now is survival...

"The most important device in this ruin is still submerged in water that hasn't been drained yet. This is a good thing, I have to say. Finally, we need to ensure that the barrier system's generator is not damaged and minimize damage to the ruins' energy supply system. We must also try to increase redundancy and improve fault tolerance..."

Einstein stared at the screen without blinking, her expression as calm as ever. Her fair, slender hands moved rapidly across the keyboard and screen, her fingers flying as she quickly achieved the desired effect.

"It's done."

Einstein said softly, then sent the final result to Cocolia and said,

"Ms. Cocolia, if we arrange it this way, we should be able to minimize any possible damage."

As he spoke, he silently added, "If the data itself doesn't have any key omissions..."

After all, Tesla was not the only one who felt angry and regretful about the tragic consequences of the catastrophe caused by the lack of key data not long ago. Einstein was also the same.

It's just that her long-standing habit allows her to stay calm, not showing them, and not interfering with her judgment...

"Thank you for your hard work, Doctor."

Cocolia took a look at the "brand new" data model and couldn't help but frowned, as if she had thought of something.

But then, without much hesitation, she began to deploy according to the final result without any compromise; after all, she disliked their pedantry; but at least in the academic field and character, Cocolia still did not doubt these doctors.

The mecha troops that had been gathered together and on high alert once again began to act separately according to Cocolia's orders.

"You guys, protect Dr. Einstein."

Before the operation began, Cocolia pointed at several mechas and asked them to surround the mecha driven by Einstein and keep it away from the danger zone. She said rather arrogantly,

"Dr. Einstein is our key talent in anti-entropy. We must not let her get hurt in the slightest. Do you understand?"

Several mechas obeyed the order silently.

"...It's up to you. I just want to take a break."

Einstein frowned. Cocolia's words were clearly putting her in a higher leadership position, but she didn't bother to care at the moment. She leaned back slightly, stretched, and took out a bottle of iced cola from the small refrigerator next to her. She opened it with a "click" and said slowly,

"It's a rare experience to be able to relax and enjoy an ice-cold drink at the deepest point of the ocean."

Neuropathy……

Cocolia muttered to herself, but at least Einstein was sensible and didn't cause any trouble for her, and she was too lazy to argue with her at the moment.

"Hello? I'm back!"

A rustling sound suddenly came from the communication channel, and Tesla's highly recognizable voice gradually became clear amid the noise.

"Chicken Coop Head, and you and Cocolia, how are you doing? Have you encountered any danger?"

"I'm fine, I'm glad you're safe, Dr. Tesla."

Tesla's voice brought Einstein, who was just about to relax, back to reality. The iced cola he had just opened suddenly lost its flavor. He hurriedly asked,

"How's your work going?"

"...Don't mention it, it's terrible."

Tesla sighed and frustratedly told his story.

"Humph, I've already said it before, destiny is totally unreliable!"

Cocolia snorted coldly, then asked doubtfully,

"Who is Lin Wei? Why are you comparing him to Tianming?"

I always feel like I've heard this name somewhere before?

Hey! You really forgot everything, didn't you?

Dr. Tesla, who was full of anger and had nowhere to vent, was about to take the opportunity to vent something, but was interrupted calmly by Einstein.

"Just think of him as another member of our Anti-Entropy. He's just a low-key person and rarely interacts with other members publicly."

He knew that now was not the time to cause trouble.

"... Generally speaking, that's right."

Einstein said so, could Tesla contradict her at this time?

Although he was extremely reluctant, he still agreed with her and made a positive statement.

"Humph!"

Cocolia snorted coldly and immediately classified this "Lin Wei" as one of those pedantic and stupid conservative guys. He was not interested in continuing to discuss this boring topic. He waved his hand and shouted,

"start to act!"

"Wait! Action? What action?"

Tesla-driven Alahato had already begun to tangle with the Honkai Beasts roaming around the periphery of the ruins, but he was still shouting,

"Don't leave me out!"

"Don't worry, Dr. Tesla. Your top priority is to protect your own safety first."

Although Einstein was worried about his companions, he spoke at his usual slow pace.

"Stop talking nonsense! Of course I know this!"

As he spoke, he controlled the mecha and killed three or two more Honkai beasts. But the Honkai beasts here were so numerous that it was impossible to kill them all. Seeing this, Tesla couldn't help but shout anxiously,

"What's your plan? Tell me now, you chicken-coop head!"

She didn't even bother to pay attention to Cocolia.

"I just worked out a plan with Ms. Cocolia..."

No matter how urgent her urging was, Einstein always spoke in a leisurely tone, explaining the whole cause and effect to Tesla.

"Water injection? Ha! What a great idea!"

Tesla's eyes lit up and he shouted excitedly,

"In that case, let me add some ingredients!"

"Well, what are your plans again, Dr. Tesla?"

Cocolia frowned.

"Just a reminder, we don't have much time now. The combat deployment has already begun, so we can't make any temporary adjustments for you."

"Of course I know this, you don't need to remind me!"

Tesla retorted unhappily.

"Dr. Tesla, do you have any additional plans?"

Einstein asked.

"Of course!"

Tesla became interested and said,

"Aren't you injecting water in advance to reduce the pressure difference between the inside and outside? That's perfect! After opening a gap in the barrier, I'll lure all these Honkai beasts over there and let the water flow and the pressure difference tear them apart!"

"Well, that's a good idea indeed. We can use this opportunity to destroy more Honkai beasts."

Without waiting for Cocolia to speak, Einstein approved the plan.

"However, the condition of Arahato's machine may not be optimistic. Dr. Tesla, if you are surrounded by too many Honkai beasts, or accidentally caught in the vortex at the gap in the barrier..."