I am a hero of the former civilization.

Ha, you're trying to mess with me? But it seems like your methods aren't exactly honorable.

Ryan watched her back. Her long dress was fitted at the waist, and Mebius's hips swayed back and forth. When she bent over to put down the plate, her skirt suddenly billowed up, and her legs, clad in high heels, straightened, revealing a round peach.

It looked quite nice, and that feeling of guilt immediately vanished.

He didn't know why, but he felt a sense of pleasure every time he suppressed Mebius.

"I'll give her a nice look whenever she backs down. Anyway, it's quite a lively day."

Ryan looked up and saw Velvi floating above the pool, walking on water and performing magic. The magical scene made Gretchen's eyes widen and she clapped continuously, which gave the magician supreme satisfaction.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please open your eyes wide, clap your hands, and admire the dance of the water—this magnificent miracle!"

The melodious voice rang out again, and the pool water seemed to be controlled by her, floating around like elves, instantly turning the pool into a musical fountain.

This time, not only Gretsch, but everyone applauded. Even Ryan found it amazing and couldn't understand how it was done.

The water flowed like jelly, and there was a slight Honkai energy reaction. He noticed that there was a device hidden in Velvi's sleeve, and an electronic light was emitting a red glow.

"That Vilvie is misusing experimental funds again."

Ryan heard a deep voice, turned his head, and found May standing next to him with a plate in her hand, her expression not very good.

"What misuse of funds?"

“She gave me a report saying she wanted to research underwater warfare equipment, and I thought it might be useful, so I agreed.” Mei was furious, pointing at the girl dancing on the water, “and this is what she came up with.”

Its Honkai energy reaction is very low, and it has no practical value in combat; at best, it's just a performance prop.

Ryan's lips twitched. He knew that Wilvi was unreliable and her thoughts were like a wild horse, but he was the one who recommended her, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and explain.

"It's important to maintain an interest in invention, and geniuses are always different from ordinary people, just like you and me."

May stared at him, making Ryan feel uneasy, before shaking his head: "But the budget is limited, and we can't let Wilvi waste it."

"Technology is all about trial and error. I think it's worth paying a small price for the future of humanity."

"Fine, hand over your savings and pay a small price for the future of humanity."

Ryan immediately fell silent. Why was everyone so interested in his meager savings? There was already one Möbius exploiting him, and if another Wilvi came along, wouldn't they soon be destitute?

"Hmph, all you know is how to say nice things." Mei snorted lightly, watching as Velvi used the water stream to lift Gretchen, and hearing the girl's giggles, her expression softened even more.

"Let her off the hook for now. At least with Velvi around, the party won't be boring. What, do you think my idea is a bit unexpected?"

"It's a bit of a surprise. I thought your next step was to cut Wilvi's funding." Ryan smiled. May was a rational person, and actually, the kind of person who wasn't easy to get along with.

"Because these lively days will become fewer and fewer, you should enjoy the time you've spent on them; that's the smart thing to do."

She picked up the freshly grilled pork belly, piled it high on the plate, and stood up, nodding slightly.

"I think Mebius really likes Gretchen."

"Hmm, it doesn't quite fit her 'evil aunt' persona."

Evil Auntie?

Mei raised an eyebrow, suppressing a laugh: "Speaking of your rivalry, there's a way to determine the winner."

Ryan blinked, realizing he couldn't hide it from May, and instinctively asked, "What method?"

“Give her a child, and Mebius will definitely be very different. I heard that when she first held Gretchen, she was so nervous that her glasses almost fell off.” After saying this, Mebius picked up the plate and ran off, leaving Ryan standing there bewildered in the wind.

"Fine, you're still holding a grudge about what happened last time. Believe me or not, I'll have Kevin send you a child first."

Ryan cut off a piece of mutton and put it in his mouth. The scalding hot juices burst out, finally bringing him back to his normal mood.

That said, he was genuinely surprised this time. When Mei quietly approached, he thought she had finally given up and was going to ask about the Fourth Herrscher.

As it turned out, Mei actually held back.

"Never mind, let's talk about work later."

Ryan drew his Crimson Blade, a few glints of silver light flashing, and the lamb leg was already cut into dozens of pieces, which fell gracefully onto the plate. He snapped his fingers.

Anyone want some roast lamb leg?

It was late at night, and the temperature was close to zero. Considering that little Greta was there, everyone chose to go indoors.

The villa was very large, big enough to seat everyone. The coffee table was covered with snacks, and an animated film was playing on the TV.

Then Alicia started preparing a late-night snack, but this time she didn't call Ryan. She only called Blanca and Velvet to help, saying that they were going to bake pizzas.

Those scoundrels actually said I was too lucky and refused to play with me.

Ryan sat on the sofa and glanced into the distance. Kevin, Sue, Himiko, and Sakura were playing cards. They weren't gambling, but whoever lost had to drink a large glass of beer.

He's courting death.

Ryan sneered for a moment. He had already given Sakura the order to get Kevin drunk.

"What a silly paramecium, our Gretchen is so much better." Ryan patted the girl's head. Gretchen sat down on a small stool in front of him, drawing something with crayons.

She wore a light blue dress and pure white tights, her little head bobbing back and forth.

“Hen, you’re pretty impressive, getting on the train first and then buying the ticket.” Ryan turned to look at the man with a scar on his nose; he and Blanca had been married for less than a year.

Hen glanced furtively at Mebius next to Ryan before answering, "Because I haven't had time. She's busy with research, and I'm fighting in China. Blanca said she wants to make up for the time wasted on having children."

That look immediately made Ryan understand the reason. He thought to himself that Blanca must not have found a successor, so he had no choice but to follow Mebius.

"Hmph, someone's going to hang a street lamp sooner or later."

"It's not that bad. Blanca did it voluntarily, just like Klein. After what happened with the Third Herrscher, I realized that what she did was very meaningful."

"I'll go help Mei out from now on, but I'll also need to take time to take care of the children. It's no longer suitable for me to work at such a high intensity."

"I just spoke with Klein, and she's relieved."

Mebius, who was squatting next to Gretsch, looked back and forth several times, frowning and saying, "Why do I feel like you two are subtly criticizing me?"

"At least you have some self-awareness." Ryan leaned down and pinched Gretchen's little face, causing the little girl to turn her head in protest.

Snapped.

"Take your dirty hands off Gretchen and don't bully her." Mebius immediately reached out and slapped the girl, pulling her into his arms. "Let's keep drawing and ignore this idiot."

“Yes, Aunt Mebius, look at the banquet I painted.”

"I've told you several times, call me sister."

Gretchen's big eyes were full of doubt as she tilted her head and said, "But Mom said you're an older single woman. If you're older, then you must be an auntie."

There was a few seconds of silence in the living room, followed by a burst of laughter.

"Haha, Aunt Mebius, did you hear that? I'm not trying to make fun of you."

"Pfft, Dr. Mebius, don't be angry. Children say the darndest things."

Greta tilted her head, not understanding why the adults were laughing. Mebius clenched her fists, her face turning pale and then red. She couldn't possibly hate Greta, and she almost suffered internal injuries from holding it in.

So I came here to be tortured? Didn't I plan to teach this bastard a lesson?

Möbius suddenly realized that his plan had gone astray without him noticing. Just then, he saw Hua carrying fruit over. His eyes darted around, and his blood boiled.

Hua heard this too, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his blank face. He simply lowered his head and picked up a piece of orange that had been peeled.

She remembered asking Alicia what she had just asked, and the other person told her that if she wanted to know the answer, she should ask Ryan herself. She was a little hesitant at first, but then, amidst someone's teasing smile, she gritted her teeth and gulped down most of a bottle of beer.

Hua suddenly felt that he had become braver.

"Senior brother, have some fruit. There's something else I'd like to ask you."

"Thanks." Ryan was still smiling and reached out to take it, but out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that another orange was already being put to his mouth.

Mebius smiled broadly, his tone unusually gentle: "Come on, open your mouth, I'll feed you."

Uh......

Ryan paused for a moment, then noticed another orange being fed to his lips, accompanied by the same gentle voice.

"Senior brother, I'll feed you too."

Ryan's eyes darted from left to right, spotting a smiling Mebius and a serious-looking, slightly drunk Hua.

He suddenly couldn't laugh anymore.

Chapter 119 Extreme Stupidity Leads to Darkness

The television was noisy, and you could hear hearty laughter coming from the card room. Just by listening, you could tell that Himiko had lost again. She had one foot on a chair and was tilting her head back, chugging a beer bottle.

"Let's go again! I refuse to believe that the three of us can't beat her!"

"Can I go throw up first? I can't take it anymore."

"Sudu was just dozing off, Kevin, you're such a loser."

"But I lose every single one of them!"

These four idiots are so noisy, isn't anyone going to lend a hand?

Ryan swallowed hard and saw that Gretchen had already been carried away by Hen, who was covering his daughter's eyes while he himself was quite amused.

An unexpected situation has arisen, requiring urgent revisions.

Ryan's mind worked quickly, his gaze sweeping across the entire room as if looking down from above.

May took Kevin to the bathroom, Klein passed out after drinking a few cans of beer, and Velvet disappeared as soon as they entered the house. The kitchen? Hmm, there are leftover fruit peels on the cutting board, the knife is in Alicia's hand, and her eyes...

Well, you pink fatso, you've already gotten your revenge on me so quickly.

Ryan gritted his teeth, immediately realizing who was behind this. In that brief moment of hesitation, he found a way out.

He opened his mouth and ate the orange in Hua's hand first, and then, when Mebius's eyes sharpened, he ate hers as well.

very sour.

The acidity made his teeth sting slightly. Ryan confirmed once again that Alicia was messing with him, and then, with the same resolve he had when fighting the Herrscher, he snatched the plate before Hua could react.

Feel the pain, then transcend the pain.

Ryan paused for a moment, gritted his teeth, and stuffed the remaining three oranges into his mouth. His lips were bulging as he chewed expressionlessly.

"delicious."

This maneuver left Hen speechless. He thought to himself that Ryan was indeed a hero. Even in such a chaotic situation, he could accurately find a way out, launch an attack in advance, seize the enemy's weapon, and turn the tables from a passive to an active position.