I am a hero of the former civilization.

Ryan quietly clenched his fist, feeling that he should be more magnanimous and not get angry with a mental patient.

"The strategic situation has not changed. No matter what we do, we are always the passive defenders. The Honkai has plenty of time, methods, and energy to deal with us. It can fail a hundred times and then adjust a hundred times, while we can't even do that once."

Mebius, who had just been joking, suddenly became serious and realized that Ryan's concerns were quite reasonable.

Humanity has been fighting the Honkai for thousands of years, but the appearance of the Herrscher has brought this war to a fever pitch, and no one knows how long the war will last.

How many Herrschers are there? How strong are they later on?

No one could answer these questions, but Möbius knew what was most terrifying.

Humanity remains completely ignorant of the Honkai, let alone taking the initiative to attack it. To put it bluntly, the Honkai could take thousands more years to wipe out humanity.

"Tsk, now that you mention it, it really does sound hopeless."

"That's not the case. Honkai is not something incomprehensible; it also has its limits."

“And you will surpass that limit.” Möbius smiled, but this time there was no hint of sarcasm or irony.

As the person who knows Ryan best, she knows that this man represents infinite evolution, and with the infinite against the finite, victory lies in this.

She recalled for a moment that a year ago Ryan had to fight desperately against a high-ranking Honkai Beast, but now he could beat a Herrscher into hiding.

"As expected of the person I chose, it's no wonder that Mei and Alicia value you so much."

Aren't you jealous?

Möbius stretched and propped his head up with his hand: "I can't do that kind of thing, so as a second choice, it's quite interesting to watch you go to infinity."

They actually gave up?

Ryan was somewhat surprised, but he didn't know which of Möbius's words were true and which were false, so he simply focused his energy back on the data.

Actually, Vilvie had already mentioned the third Divine Key, but she talked too much nonsense. It would have been better to just read the information properly.

'The Thousand Realms One Vehicle, created from the core of the Herrscher of the Void, possesses the ability to manipulate space; however, following May's advice, its combat power is relegated to a secondary position.'

This device is shaped like a locomotive and can directly pass through spatial barriers to observe the mysterious and boundless imaginary space or other places, essentially an ultimate version of a collider.

He still remembered how, back at Senyu Academy, it took him a tremendous amount of effort to open a small hole and see the shadow of the imaginary space. If this thing were used to its fullest potential, it might be possible to pass right through it.

"You seem quite satisfied?" Mebius hadn't looked at the data or watched Velvi's performance; he'd been paying close attention to Ryan. "During the manufacturing process, the instructions suggested using it as a weapon. The Herrscher of the Void's imprisonment and cutting abilities are extremely useful, but Mebius insisted on turning it into a giant telescope."

“She did nothing wrong. The Key of God should have a wide range of functions. Exploring the nature of imaginary numbers is beneficial for planning the future. This is a strategic matter. In addition, this thing is also useful to me.”

"What's it for?" Mebius sat up straight instinctively, only to see Ryan turn his head and reveal a smile that infuriated her.

"Don't tell you."

hateful.

Mebius was furious. She keenly sensed that this was not as simple as 'useful'; it even touched on Ryan's most core secret. But after thinking about it, she felt a little smug.

Actually, it was her idea to use the Second Divine Key for observation. She had just played hard to get, pretending to be indifferent, just to get this answer.

Hmph, I've figured it out, haven't I? Your background is indeed questionable.

A single sentence can reveal a great deal, but Ryan is no longer as cautious as before. Just as Mebius thought, Ryan wanted to use the 'Thousand Worlds One Vehicle' to observe parallel worlds and see what solutions the 'self' in those worlds could come up with.

I'd probably be quite cautious with some of them, maybe even obsessed, which should be a valuable reference.

However, this is just a concept; the Divine Key is not yet complete and we will have to wait for some time.

By this time, Virvi had finished explaining the third divine key, 'Seven Thunders of Purification'. This divine key was easy to understand; all its functions were used in combat, and it could transform into seven forms.

'Its abilities are comparable to my authority, and its destructive power is astonishing, but it lacks my agility.'

Ryan raised his chin. If he hadn't been able to understand the Third Herrscher's authority, then the "Seven Lightnings of Purification" would have been essential, as it would have significantly boosted his combat power. But now that he had the authority, this Divine Key was just icing on the cake.

Speaking of which, my 'Red Sky' exploded, I need to get a new weapon.

He had a sudden inspiration and quickly saw the artificial satellite appearing on the big screen, and couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Okay, the fourth Divine Key is also excluded.

“Do you remember the world-renowned ‘Second Divine Key’? If you don’t, quickly try to recall it so you won’t be overly surprised by what you’re about to see.” Velvi’s voice was high-pitched and full of pride.

"Stop talking nonsense. You just said that an hour and a half ago. Hurry up." Mei tapped the table, somewhat curious. She had participated in guiding the first three Divine Keys, and this fourth Divine Key was entirely Velvi's own creation. She was also very curious about what this genius had in mind.

"Don't be impatient. This is just a vessel I designed for the Fourth Divine Key. It will continue to operate eternally in this form."

"And then, will it be an attack from outside the atmosphere? Like a divine scepter?"

"No, no, no, I have no intention of adding a space weapon to Earth. Its only purpose at this stage is to orbit Earth periodically. And then, I plan to make the following design..."

It was another long and tedious explanation. Even though Ryan already knew what the Key of God was for, he was still speechless with astonishment at Velvi’s brilliant idea.

If the first three Divine Keys were still products within the framework of the Flame Chaser, then this one is a complete Villevere specialty, full of wild imagination and dramatic reversals.

Ryan sat up straight and secretly glanced at Mei, whose expression was calm, but her face was a little dark. She beckoned a staff member over.

“Immediately cut Dr. Vervi’s project funding by eighty percent. In addition, all additional expenses incurred at the symposium will be charged to her account.”

"Well, given Dr. Wilvi's personality, she might throw a tantrum or act like a scoundrel." The staff member was somewhat troubled; dealing with Wilvi was a headache for everyone.

"It's alright. I approve special funds directly. If she has any more inexplicable ideas, I will refuse them on the spot. If she really wants it, she doesn't need to come to me. Someone has made a promise to her."

Mei sat up straight, turned her head to look towards the Fifth Research Institute, and her eyes met Ryan's. Then she gave him a kind and friendly smile.

Ryan looked away as if he'd been electrocuted, his heart gradually racing.

Wait a minute, why is she smiling at me? This wicked woman must be up to something!

"Hahaha, that idiot Velvi actually turned the precious Herrscher core into something like this. She'll definitely get her experimental funding cut by Mebius." Mebius was initially gloating, but then a sense of shared sorrow welled up inside her; many of her crazy plans had also been rejected.

But I have Ryan. I've already gotten several million dollars in sponsorship from him, and several secret research projects can begin. We need to increase the exploitation and sustainably drain the pond to catch all the fish!

She turned her head triumphantly, only to see her mobile wallet stare blankly, her expression stiff.

boom.

Ryan slammed his hand on the table; he remembered the huge hole he had dug for himself.

Chapter 176 The Sea of ​​Quanta

The lengthy meeting lasted a whole day, with Vilvie taking up half of the time. Fortunately, her presentation was passable and did not provoke public outrage.

Aside from the most important Divine Key, extending the existing technology tree forward is actually more useful.

The combat robots reminded Ryan of a certain anti-entropy entity; the in-depth development of Soul Steel, the enhanced N2 bombs, the progress of Honkai energy reactors, the latest space battleships, and so on.

Technology is advancing explosively, and more and more weapons are rolling off the production line. For example, the latest product of the Second Research Institute, the T-100 combat robot, is simply the ultimate evolution of those scrap metal products from Velvi.

Standing over ten meters tall, it is made entirely of ultra-hard alloy and has a built-in Honkai energy reactor. It can be either manned or unmanned and is equipped with weapons such as Honkai fission cannons, energy shields, and beam sabers.

After many years, Gundam did indeed appear in front of Reinhardt. Some weaker fusion warriors could also be put to use. With their reaction speed and overload resistance, they were definitely mass-produced versions of Amuro Ray.

This thing also has an evolved version with artificial intelligence, which will eliminate the need for pilots and allow it to replace the current mecha series.

The medical school has come up with a new treatment plan for Honkai disease. The special drug, obtained from the patient's serum, is currently undergoing clinical trials. Ryan had already heard Sakura mention this. The child brought from Britain was on the clinical trial list, and it is said that the disease has been brought under control.

At present, Honkai disease is incurable, but at least it has a mitigating effect, so Mei immediately raised it to the highest priority.

Next, Dr. Vidic from the Third Institute and Mebius both took the stage to give reports. The former, beaming with joy, said that they had made a breakthrough in the theoretical research on the quantum sea, and that there was an opportunity to open the spatial barrier in special areas. They were currently looking for a way to do so.

Mebius, on the other hand, presented a completely different image, summarizing the Fusion Warrior project in a rational and calm tone. His cold expression and meticulous logic gave Ryan a completely new feeling.

As expected, everyone has a unique appearance. This look really resembles a beautiful female PhD student. No, she is indeed a beautiful female PhD student.

Ryan's gaze followed, and he saw Möbius manipulating the computer, explaining complex data and answering tricky questions from time to time.

Her short skirt and black stockings exuded a mature and sophisticated aura, while her white coat and glasses added a touch of intellectualism. But what was most captivating was her brilliant mind and overflowing confidence.

There is no problem in the world that can stump her. In the field of biological research, she is the most authoritative expert. The flash of her wisdom made Ryan's gaze freeze. He followed Möbius on the stage and a thought popped into his mind.

Why bother with all that fancy stuff? This is exactly what I like.

He recalled their second meeting underground at the Far East branch; Möbius's focused expression had left a deep impression on him.

This woman is truly elusive, switching between a little devil and a wise angel, making her impossible to grasp.

"Therefore, the first phase of the Fusion Warrior Project has been a complete success. I have divided the work that follows into three main categories and fifteen sub-items."

Mebius tossed his long hair, his earrings gleaming gold under the spotlight, and then began his narration.

"First, further development of the supervariable factor. Please take a look, this is the theoretical model..."

Ryan was also a scientist, and as Möbius's mind gradually focused, the only sound in the conference room was the tapping of keyboards as he took notes.

Everyone was focused, even though the speakers were all top authorities and there were unconventional magicians like Vilvie, but Mebius's report was still as perfect as a textbook.

"Finally, we are also studying the gene fragments of ordinary humans, trying to understand why there are different levels of Honkai energy adaptability."

As Mebius finished speaking, she nodded slightly, and then enthusiastic applause broke out. She wasn't like Velvi, and wasn't very interested in praise. She just glanced at Ryan, who was leading the applause, and smiled.

Hmph, that's more like it.

The meeting came to a perfect end. One by one, people who had been working hard and whose legs were stiff got up to move around, while another hall was already set up for a buffet.

If most of the research departments weren't being integrated into this deep underground area, Mei wouldn't have bothered with any team-building activities, given her frugality. But since everyone will be working together in the future, getting to know each other is inevitable, and this will reduce the difficulty of coordinating her work.

Ryan also stood up, discussing the meeting's contents with Mebius as they followed the crowd to the venue, a rather magnificent hall with golden chandeliers casting a soft glow and melodious symphonic music playing from the speakers, exuding a certain elegance.

The food was quite simple, and the researchers weren't too picky. They each carried their own plates and chatted in small groups. Ryan also saw many familiar faces.

There were researchers from the Far East branch, such as Serene, who had been intimidated by him before, and Sakura, who was a senior bodyguard for the research committee, so it was only natural for her to stay here.

"And what are you doing here, an unrelated person?" Mebius crossed his arms and looked coldly at the pink-haired girl. The flamboyant girl looked out of place among a group of people in white coats.

Alicia also carried a plate filled with fried chicken wings, fries, and other things, and looked puzzled when Mebius caught her.

"Because I just returned to headquarters, and I also enjoy attending all sorts of banquets?"

"This is a matter for the research committee, what does it have to do with you?"

“But Mebius agreed.” Alicia glanced at the meddlesome Mebius, then tiptoed slightly. “Hmph, dear Mebius, you’re quite aggressive. Do you perhaps want to be alone with Ryan?”

"Whatever it is, I'm just worried about the budget. You can eat the equivalent of dozens of people's worth of food!" Möbius retorted coldly, then quietly stood on tiptoe.

“My dear Möbius, you’re still so stubborn. If that’s all you have to say, then I’ll have to refuse. Anyway, Möbius has already agreed.”

Looking at Alicia's bright smile, Mebius gritted her teeth, almost blurting out her true thoughts. Just then, she caught a glimpse of Sakura, who was holding a knife and on guard, and some painful memories flooded back into her mind.

No, I have to hold back. This fat woman is unpredictable; who knows what she's thinking? I've already lost face once; I absolutely can't lose face a second time.

With her big mouth, she'll definitely tell that guy, and then that bastard will walk over with an air of elegance, gently raising his head.