I am a hero of the former civilization.

Damian's eyes flashed with hatred, but he forced himself to shake them off and whispered like a madman, "I can't rest yet. I have to seize every minute to study the nature of imaginary numbers, even if it means dying in the lab. You know, I finally made a breakthrough last month and published a paper. But Dr. Mei has already surpassed me."

This person has lost their temper.

Ryan didn't know what to say. He frowned slightly, as if he could smell the stench of the Honkai, but since this person was unlikely to come into contact with him, he didn't think much of it.

"You really should get some rest."

"We'll see. There's a particle collision experiment in a couple of days, and I need to get ready." The man turned around, somewhat dazed, took a few steps, then turned back, took a coffee from the bar, and turned back again at the door.

“Dr. Ryan, I’m just a mortal. I can only catch up with you by doing anything. Please excuse my poor performance.”

Ryan held the book, watching the figure walk away. He neither laughed nor showed contempt. Even though the person was a nameless stranger, he admired such persistence and couldn't help but think of Möbius.

The two are very similar, yet they are not quite the same.

"Senior brother, is that someone you know?" Hua walked over with a cup of milk tea at that moment.

"I guess so. He was a colleague of mine in Japan before." Ryan took the drink, took a sip, and immediately praised, "Hmm, it's very well made, and the sweetness is just right."

"I studied it seriously for half a year."

"So being conscientious is your greatest strength."

Hua was even happier after being flattered twice, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips: "Your colleague doesn't seem to be in a good state."

"This is the consequence of being too persistent. Once things don't go smoothly, you get stuck in a rut and become obsessed." Ryan held his milk tea, and for some reason, he was always a little bothered by the awful taste. "Obsession leads to crossing the line and resorting to any means to achieve your goal."

"The legendary 'darkening'?"

"That's somewhat interesting, but it's more troublesome than turning evil. By the way, why are you concerned about him?"

Holding the plate, Hua answered without hesitation, "Because I also want to understand all aspects of my senior brother, just as you understand me today."

These words reminded Ryan that his biggest takeaway was learning what Hua usually did and what he liked to eat.

It seems meaningless, but upon closer inspection, it is of great significance.

"Not bad, you've finally learned to use your brain."

"You're making it sound like I'm stupid."

"Not exactly stupid, but pretty dull." Ryan ignored the girl's angry expression and smiled gently. "But thanks to you, I had a very happy day. After we finish this milk tea, let's go back."

“Okay.” Hua didn’t press the matter. After hesitating for a moment, she bravely said, “I know you’re very busy, so I’m glad you can take a day to spend with me today.”

After the battle in the fishing village, she was no longer ignorant and understood how important Ryan's work was and how much he was responsible for. Today, she indulged in a little bit of her own whims.

"Don't overthink it. Life, combat, and research are all equally important; they're just in different directions. Besides—"

Ryan turned to look out the shop window. The once sunny sky had turned gloomy, and leaden clouds blocked out the sunlight, making it seem as if it had suddenly turned from day to night. Then the wind picked up and rustled through the sycamore trees.

"If you don't look at them now and remember them, you'll inevitably regret it when they're gone."

Looking at the sudden overcast sky, for some reason, a sentence flashed through his mind:

The rain is coming and the wind is all over the building.

Chapter Fifty: Waiting for the Thunderous Three-in-One Combination!

The rain pattered against the window, and before we knew it, the courtyard was flooded.

Ryan stood by the window, gazing at the gloomy sky, lost in thought.

Yesterday it was sunny, and it only rained a little when Hua and I were going home.

Then, in the middle of the night, a typhoon appeared out of nowhere. The strong winds rattled the windows and even ripped the roof off the small factory across the street.

"Our city is currently experiencing a strong typhoon, with winds reaching level 15 at its center. All flights have been suspended. Experts say this is a new type of typhoon caused by El Niño, characterized by its sudden appearance and short duration. We urge all citizens to be aware..."

The news was playing on TV. Ryan didn't believe a word the experts said. What El Niño phenomenon? There were no signs of it a few days ago. How come a typhoon came right after the storm subsided?

It shouldn't have anything to do with it. That's a mental-type Honkai Beast. If it could create a typhoon out of nowhere, that would be incredible. But the Third Herrscher isn't the Herrscher of Wind.

Ryan was somewhat bewildered. He had indeed changed a lot of things, but surely his little butterfly wings shouldn't have changed the order of the Herrschers as well?

"What are the Fire Moths up to? Why haven't they sounded the alarm yet? Their intelligence agencies should know better than I do."

He frowned. He had called Hen yesterday and the latter said that the Southern Shenzhou branch was maneuvering at sea. The intelligence department suspected that the typhoon was related to Mochazhi and produced a real-time collapse detection map.

There were no sources of Honkai within 300 kilometers, not even any suicide soldiers, and everything seemed peaceful. In addition, Ryan couldn't do much.

The urban area of ​​Canghai has a population of over ten million. It's impossible to evacuate based on a mere conjecture, or even defend it. You can't possibly fill the entire city with anti-aircraft missiles.

No one can be a savior, a god who protects everyone; at least, no one is right now.

A storm was brewing, and Ryan felt an invisible pressure. Just then, his phone rang. He took it out, glanced at it, and immediately smiled.

"Mebius, how's the work going?"

"We have already done."

"What? So fast??" Ryan was also taken aback; it had only been a week.

"Don't you trust me to handle things?"

His tone remained cool and languid, even tinged with a hint of pleasure.

Thousands of miles away, Mebius sat in a dimly lit office, half-reclining in a chair, with his long, slender legs in black stockings propped up on the desk, holding a phone in one hand and supporting his head with the other, like a snake just awakened from hibernation.

"The materials research institute has them all, it's just that the processing is a bit more troublesome, but that's no problem for me. I just finished making it, and it took quite a bit of effort."

"Dr. Mebius is indeed a once-in-a-millennium genius!" Ryan was overjoyed and immediately offered his flattery.

After working for seven consecutive days, Möbius, who was feeling drowsy, suddenly perked up and unconsciously smiled: "You're very good at talking today. I've already delivered the goods, and they should arrive at Canghai in another two hours."

"I'll go get it right away, goodbye!"

"Wait." The smile on his lips vanished instantly, and Mebius put on a stern face again.

To retract my previous statement, this man is still as annoying as ever.

"Does the doctor have anything else to say?"

“Calling me by my name always feels like you’re being sarcastic.” Mebius paused, but then didn’t know what to say.

She wanted to chat casually, such as how Ryan was doing in Canghai, who exactly was that Hua, and whether he had nothing to say to her except asking for things.

But for some reason, she couldn't bring herself to say it, and could only whisper, "Let me remind you, Canghai's situation is not good. It's not too late to regret it now."

Her words were loaded with meaning, referring not only to the collapse.

"I can see that, but once I make a decision, I only like to move forward and I don't like to back down. Thank you for your concern."

“Who cares about you? I’ve already paid my dues in this deal. If you die, wouldn’t I be losing out for nothing?” Mebius’s voice suddenly became sharper, but realizing he had lost his composure, he returned to his usual cold tone.

"I hate it when the effort and reward are disproportionate, so you have to understand that your life is not only your own, but also mine."

That sounds a little strange.

Ryan subconsciously scratched his face, not wanting to chat with Mebius or try to get information about Kalis from her. It was best not to drag her into some quagmire.

"Yes, yes, I understand. You have a share in this life, but don't worry, I'm neither reckless nor cowardly. We'll continue the deal when I get back."

Toot toot…..

The busy tone startled Mebius. After a long pause, she slammed the phone onto her desk in annoyance. She stared at the ceiling, her expression shifting rapidly.

But Mebius was never one to hesitate, and after about five seconds, she suddenly opened her mouth.

"Klein, come here for a second!"

The sound of typing outside the office suddenly stopped, followed by hurried footsteps. When the door was pushed open, a girl with short green hair walked in.

She was thin, with messy hair and heavy dark circles under her eyes. She bowed respectfully and asked, "Doctor, what can I do for you?"

Mebius glanced at her. This Klein was a new assistant who had arrived after Blanca left. He had been on trial for a few days and thought she was alright.

They are hardworking and conscientious, don't nag or ask too many questions, have strong execution skills, and seem like they can be exploited for a long time.

"Have you found out anything about Alicia?"

"Yes, Miss Alicia has been sent to Ba City in the southwest of Shenzhou, and I heard she will be going to the central region soon."

Upon hearing this, Mebius frowned immediately. All indications pointed to Canghai as the most likely candidate. Why send the strongest member of the Fire Moth to a place that was neither too far nor too close?

"Heh, those people are plotting something again. They're not even as good as children."

She made a sarcastic remark and paced back and forth, lost in thought. Since that's how it's been arranged, there's no point in even thinking about phone calls. As a seasoned tech geek, she has absolutely no connection with those factions.

This hesitation didn't last long; Möbius quickly made up his mind.

"Please tell my superiors that I need to go on a business trip."

"Oh? But you just got back not long ago."

"Who says you can't go on consecutive business trips? Remember to bring that prototype bio-repair pod with you."

“Oh, alright.” Klein didn’t dare to argue and honestly asked, “So, Doctor, where are you planning to go?”

"China, the vast ocean."

......

On the other side, Ryan was also pacing around the living room, but there was a hint of excitement on his face, and his brain was working rapidly.

Mebius is so efficient, he got it done so quickly.

This was indeed beyond his expectations. The situation was changing too fast, and Ryan was worried that he wouldn't be able to keep up. But Mebius had it all done and sent it over quickly.

"I like working with straightforward people; it makes things easier for everyone."

Ryan nodded in satisfaction. He hated indecisive and hesitant people the most, and this Möbius was just to his liking. He was efficient, trustworthy, and could even get things done ahead of time.

As for what Mebius wanted to remind him of, those trivial matters couldn't escape his notice.

"That completes half of the preparations. Next, I just need to send Hua away so I can focus on preparing for the Third Herrscher."

Ryan clapped his hands lightly, then decisively ran upstairs and pushed open the half-closed door.

"Hua, did you change your flight...?"

He paused halfway through his sentence. He didn't see any explicit scenes, but rather a girl lying on the bed, swinging her two fair legs back and forth, engrossed in playing on her phone.

When she saw Ryan come in, Hua quickly hid under the pillow, but unfortunately, Ryan's eyesight was too good, and the drooping neckline was not attractive at all, so he caught the picture in an instant.

It looks familiar; isn't this the Doomsday Ark game that Kevin often plays?