Sorry, you scumbag woman, you can do whatever you want.

"Then why didn't you ask?" Alicia asked in confusion, only to see Mebius turn his head away guiltily.

The atmosphere fell silent.

"Could it be that they're trying to take advantage of Aponia's worries to do something outrageous?" Alicia asked, her eyes narrowed. Just as Möbius understood her, she also understood Möbius.

“No, it’s just that there’s no need to say it,” Mebius explained. “Wait until the future that Aponia foresaw changes after some time, without her informing me or intervening.”

At this point, her smile became gentle yet confident.

"At that time, Aponia's view of fate will probably undergo a radical change."

"Are you so confident that you can change your destiny?" Alicia asked. "How can you be sure you're not heading towards a foreseen future without knowing the specifics?"

“A young girl always needs a few little secrets.” Möbius didn’t explain, picked up the pen on the table and continued signing.

If it's a short-term prophecy, she would definitely ask Aponia, but long-term prophecies don't have much reference value. It's better to enjoy Aponia's gentle nights first.

When she returns from the cycle of reincarnation, as expected, the future she foresaw will be updated again, leading her down a completely different path.

"Hmm, I have a feeling you're trying to use your foresight into the future to increase Aponia's tolerance for you." Alicia bent down, looking at Mebius who was signing the document with a serious expression, and asked again, "Mebius, you wouldn't play with a young girl's feelings like that, would you?"

"..." Mebius turned his head away, ignoring Alicia's questioning gaze, and casually changed the subject, "Alicia, is there anything you want to drink? I'll have Pado buy it for you?"

"Playing with a young girl's feelings might backfire on you." Alicia didn't press further, but simply put her hands on her hips, gave Mebius a coquettish glare, and then turned and left.

Shortly after.

“A counterattack? How is that possible?” Mebius stopped working, leaned back in his chair and thought for a moment. Unless she cooperated willingly, how could he possibly retaliate against her? The possibility was extremely slim.

Unless, no… that kind of thing is probably impossible.

……

……

Time is like water.

Unbeknownst to them, they had already reached the point where they were about to return to the cycle of reincarnation, but the Third Herrscher still had not been born.

It's possible that the intervals were too long, or that humanity's collective evolution led to a greater demand for Honkai energy, causing a significant reduction in the amount of Honkai energy in the environment, making it impossible to meet the conditions for the arrival of the Third Herrscher.

However, given the current rate of increase in environmental Honkai energy, the Third Herrscher will likely be born very soon.

At this moment, on the top floor of the World Snake Building.

Mebius stood alone on the edge of the rooftop, the wind ruffling her green hair and fluttering her skirt.

"Will it only be born after I come back?" she muttered to herself, somewhat helplessly. "Your luck... is really bad."

If the Third Herrscher were to be born at this time, there would still be a chance that it could cause a major catastrophe to humanity.

However, it won't be so easy for her when she returns from the cycle of reincarnation; she might be arrested as soon as she shows her face.

She threw it into the lab to study.

"Doctor, please don't stand in such a dangerous place."

Not far away, the sound of high heels approached. Mebius turned around and saw Klein walking towards him, carrying a sword.

It was a Western sword, so beautiful it was like a work of art; to use it in battle would feel like a desecration.

"This is the Holy Sword Durandal created by the Mu Continent. Although it is in an incomplete state, it already possesses extremely powerful strength, which should be enough to fight against the Second Herrscher, Sirin."

Klein approached Möbius and handed him the pinnacle of human technology—the most powerful weapon created by the brilliant minds of Möbius, Velvet, and many other top scientists.

This is a weapon specifically designed to kill "Herrschers". In theory, if a Fusion Warrior is equipped with this weapon, even an Evolved Herrscher can be defeated. It is a holy sword that protects the survival of humanity.

“Looks good.” Mebius reached out and took the holy sword Durandal, his fingers gently tracing the white blade.

Then, he gently waved his hand towards the sky.

The sky was cleaved open.

Literally, the thick clouds parted to reveal the azure sky behind them.

"It feels good. I'm looking forward to the completion of the Holy Sword." She chuckled, quite satisfied with the Holy Sword, Durandal.

This weapon, despite being partly powered by her future technology and aided by Velvi, was made possible by her assistance.

However, the most advanced scientists and industrial chains of this era are undoubtedly involved as well.

Therefore, it is said that the holy sword Durandal in her hand is the pinnacle of human technology.

Actually, there is absolutely no problem.

“Creating a weapon of this caliber would consume far too many resources,” Klein sighed. “However, the technology developed in researching the Holy Sword Durandal can be applied to many areas.”

She explained.

"Currently, some scholars are trying to use the technology of the Holy Sword Durandal to develop a general-purpose particle bomb."

"That's something to look forward to." Mebius nodded slightly. During this period, human civilization has been frantically developing weapons of mass destruction. Any technology that could potentially kill a Herrscher can receive sufficient resources.

And perhaps it's because humans have a special talent for destruction, but progress in weapons development has been very encouraging.

“Once the Herrscher of Machines appears, all these weapons they’ve developed will be a disaster for humanity.” Klein lowered her eyes. She was very clear that the Herrscher of Machines research by Velvey was a devastating blow to humanity’s current industrial system.

The more excited you are about developing lethal weapons now, the more painful it will be when you get attacked later.

“Technological progress is always a good thing,” Möbius chuckled, turning and walking down the edge of the balcony.

"Klein, I'll trouble you to keep a close eye on human technology." She came to Klein's side, hugged her arm, and smiled.

Klein, however, raised his hand to cover his forehead, "Why? It feels like I've become a traitor to humanity, stealing human technology and letting the Herrschers destroy humanity."

“How could that be? Klein was only trying to advance human technology,” Möbius denied outright.

Klein shook her head and sighed helplessly. Sometimes she wondered... who was the Honkai? Was it the unobservable cocoon of the end, or Dr. Mebius and Velvet?

At least, Mebius and Vervier are better at how to attack humans.

It is even better at than Honkai Impact.

……

……

The next day.

Without anyone noticing, Möbius, who existed in the laboratory, suddenly disappeared, as if... the timeline had been cut off, and in that one second, existence completely vanished from the world.

Its existence information has been completely erased.

at the same time.

In the cycle of reincarnation.

"Oh, you're back." The golden orb of light circled in the air, taking a look around at Mebius.

"It's over! I haven't gotten any stronger at all!" His voice turned sorrowful. "You haven't cultivated at all in the past year!"

He originally thought that once Mebius returned to his world, he would work hard to cultivate and improve his spiritual level and strength.

However, upon meeting Mebius, it was discovered that Mebius's strength had not improved much.

If there's any change, it's just that he got a fancy sword, but we don't know what abilities it has.

You can't expect to kill the Crimson Dragon Emperor with a sword.

“Cultivation?” Mebius reached out, pinched the grayish-white orb in front of him, and gently rubbed it. “I’ve been getting stronger, haven’t you noticed the changes in me?”

Sphere of Light: "..."

Before Him, Mebius had not undergone any radical changes in either energy intensity or physical strength; there had been some progress, but not much, and it was basically impossible for him to defeat the Crimson Dragon Emperor.

The two sides are vastly different in strength.

“Cultivation doesn’t necessarily increase strength.” Mebius shook his head. “Better weapons can also make people stronger.”

She brandished the holy sword Yulandal in her hand, a weapon that embodied the pinnacle of human technological achievement.

However, the orb of light did not react much, remaining grayish-white, explaining, "With weapons of that level, it's impossible to defeat the Crimson Dragon Emperor."

When Mebius returned to his original world, he specifically investigated the information about the Crimson Dragon Emperor and found that the Crimson Dragon Emperor was stronger than expected, in addition to the ability to continuously multiply his power.

Fighting against opponents of a higher level is not impossible for the Crimson Dragon Emperor.

However, Mebius's strength has not improved much, and he doesn't seem to have changed much since he returned.

"Then why don't you help me think of a solution?" Mebius didn't explain much, but tilted his head slightly and asked.

Upon hearing this, the ball of light shuddered. "How about we talk to the Crimson Dragon Emperor and persuade him to agree to a draw?"

"Is this really possible?" Mebius was genuinely surprised this time. He hadn't expected that the Reincarnation Space would have such operations and be able to conduct shady dealings behind the scenes.

"It's consensual, so why is it impossible?" the light sphere explained, its voice trembling with pain. "However, it comes at a considerable price."

He didn't have much savings to begin with, and if he wanted the Crimson Dragon Emperor to go easy on him and fight Mebius to a draw, he would probably end up owing others a lot of money.

However, Mebius is His only one who has a successful reincarnation.

“I see. Then let’s go see the Crimson Dragon Emperor.” Mebius smiled slightly. “I’m quite curious about him.”

"Wait." The ball of light moved its body and summoned a portal. A pink ball of light floated out.

Behind her was Homura Akemi.

"My dearest friend, please help me!" The golden orb leaped and clung to the pink orb.