Regarding the question of whether one thousand lives are enough to beat Honkai Impact 3rd.

Even if He did offer some instigation, it was in some way in line with His own state of mind at the time.

Su Qing'an hesitated for a moment, but still didn't use the Manas Consciousness to directly transmit the corresponding knowledge and information. Instead, she said softly:

You'll find out later.

"The doubts and questions that have accumulated now will one day be answered in the future."

After saying this meaningful sentence, the boy said no more, but took Sirin to the Tower of Babel and settled her in.

Although the architectural style and facilities here are too monotonous and not very bright for children, a comprehensive physical examination is necessary to ensure that there are no historical issues.

During this process, Su Qing'an himself arrived at the top first, wanting to communicate with Möbius about some things. The task of accompanying Xilin to prevent the child from feeling uneasy was handed over to Su Muxi, who looked similar to him in age.

On the other hand, the unrest at the military supply depot was quelled by other superiors and intelligent systems.

Since only part of the Sky Veil system and a certain amount of energy were lost, the remaining soldiers and Titans did not suffer any substantial damage.

This meant that the appearance of the Herrscher of the Void and the launch of her offensive were like a fleeting interlude, failing to cause any further ripples.

Of course, organizations like Destiny's Anti-Entropy and even World Serpent gradually realized what had happened after the Herrscher reaction was triggered in Siberia.

The whole world is on high alert, preparing for what is likely to be the second Honkai outbreak.

However, given that the Herrscher individuals, as one of the sources of calamity, have been stripped of their cores, the greatest threat humanity faces is likely nothing more than the ever-increasing concentration of Honkai and the environment.

Regarding this point, the research findings from the Babylonian laboratory could likely play a role in this turmoil.

Although the relevant vaccines are not yet fully mature, considering the date when the real crisis will arrive, time is not very urgent.

After all, as Su Qing'an's [Holy Mark] gradually comes to fruition and approaches its complete state, it already has the authority to directly protect a country's territory, preventing the generation of any Honkai energy within it.

However, in order to prevent civilization and humanity from becoming overly dependent on a single individual, he consistently pushed for development in other areas, including inviting Möbius to join the Babylonian Laboratory.

Therefore, unless it is a crisis that will inevitably cause a large number of casualties, the [Stigmata] will not be used to that extent.

However, this backup plan is essentially non-existent to the general public who are unaware of it.

This makes the sense of crisis ever real, and all organizations bear the immense pressure that failure to develop rapidly and research the corresponding technologies will lead to their destruction.

Even the anti-Honkai organizations at the top of the world are not clear about the limits of the Honkai mechanism, let alone whether they can win in the future.

In Otto and Joyce's view, the fact that even such a powerful Crimson Kite Immortal was defeated in the last era was enough to explain a lot.

The special laboratory at the Tower of Babel, which brings together resources and manpower from several organizations to conduct joint research on anti-Honkai vaccines, was also a product of this immense pressure.

At this moment, the nominal helmsman of the Tower of Babel was reclining on the sofa, her graceful figure clearly visible in her black koi-patterned dress, her rounded and slender shoulders appearing as if they were covered in foundation, casting a soft glow in the warm room.

However, the rest of her exposed skin seems to follow the characteristics of a cold-blooded animal, displaying a jade-like whiteness that creates a strange and alluring contrast.

Such a person generously allows visitors to enter their private area. Their intelligent and gentle snake-like eyes are half-closed, with a misty haze rising from them, revealing a hint of weariness and mischief.

Mebius's long eyelashes drooped, his smile was gentle, and even the fabric on his chest was not neatly arranged, making him appear carefree and alluring.

She looked at the familiar face she hadn't seen in a long time and smiled faintly:

"Father God, it's been a long time."

Su Qing'an:

"..."

He was silent for a moment, then said:

"Dr. Möbius, it's been a long time."

Although this situation had persisted for several years, no one could have imagined it would evolve into such a bizarre state of affairs.

The Manas consciousness has clearly deleted this terrible memory that should have made the other person feel extremely ashamed.

To avoid an awkward situation, he went so far as to first use the keyword "father" to lock onto the target with Feather Dust, and then forcibly erase the part of that keyword that was related to himself.

However, two years ago, Mebius somehow regained his lost memories, and surprisingly, he did not show any anger or embarrassment. Instead, he strangely chose to accept it.

For Su Qing'an, this situation was clearly more difficult to handle than the initial awkwardness and falling out he had anticipated. He did want to erase the other party's memory again, but due to his personality and their status as collaborators, this operation could not be easily replicated.

Back then, even when it came to Otto, he had to come to provoke them to act with a clear conscience, let alone when it came to this kind of situation.

Besides, if Mebius was able to regain her memories once, who can guarantee that she can't do it a second time?

It is better to guide than to block, and better to persuade with reason.

But two years have passed, and the results are clearly not satisfactory. Even he himself has gradually become indifferent to this form of address, just as he was initially addressed in this way by the amnesiac, and little by little he has lost the desire to correct the way he is addressed.

Su Qing'an sat opposite her, her profile bathed in soft light, like a golden arc hidden in the clouds, exuding a warm and hazy feeling.

Outside the window, the sky was a clear, azure blue after the rain.

From this vantage point, the winding mountain range, resembling a dragon, appears as if it were a white piece on a chessboard, ready to be seized by a single hand.

At this moment, the dispersed wind and snow began to blow again.

The intelligent robot skillfully brewed tea and placed it on each of their respective tables, letting the rising steam spread and creating a relaxed and leisurely atmosphere.

The boy instinctively used his manas to examine the liquid in the cup. After confirming that it was normal, he took a sip of the tea at the right temperature without any sign of anything amiss. He then glanced at the layout around him.

The atmosphere here is very warm and inviting. The pure white bed has warm, wrinkled textures, and the clock on the floor ticks away. The overall decor is simple, with a sophisticated gray color scheme. However, the transparent wall surrounding the bed gives a strange sense of emptiness.

At this moment, a projector not far away displays a paper that is half-read. The documents on the desk are scattered in a mess, mixed with an unopened bag of barbecue-flavored potato chips and a half-finished instant coffee. A virtual screen pops up next to it, demonstrating the progress of various projects in parallel.

Although standing atop one of the world's tallest buildings inevitably gives one a sense of isolation from the world, the warmth and vibrancy of human life dispel this indescribable loneliness.

Su Qing'an placed the teacup back on the table and said softly:

"Physical report".

Möbius said:

"That little one hasn't come out yet, but after being baptized by the Black Abyss White Flower, there's actually no need for her to be tested anymore."

Su Qing'an's knuckles lightly tapped the table, the crisp, low sound echoing in the room like the gentle sounds of stringed instruments. The interference of his Manas consciousness permeated the room, soothing the weariness and fatigue welling up in her soul. He whispered:

I was referring to your medical report.

"The cracks in your soul seem to have entered a period of rapid healing. You will likely be accompanied by serious complications in the near future. Whether there will be any lasting effects is still unknown."

"If you want to reduce the frequency of these episodes, stop doing any dangerous experiments on yourself recently."

"You should know that snake molting can have a certain negative impact on the mental state."

The girl lazily sat up, her long, dark green hair wavy and undulating with the movement of her chest. She picked up her teacup and sipped the tea. The weariness in her eyes had faded, and her gaze towards the other person was no longer hazy.

Möbius replied with a smile:

"I know."

"But it's nothing serious."

"There are very few experiments that would allow me to use snake molts nowadays."

She put down her teacup, avoiding the topic of her own affairs, and instead said:

"Now that the Second Herrscher has appeared, the Second Honkai Impact must be imminent. You've come to ask about the progress of the vaccine?"

"While long-term, stable, and safe anti-disintegration vaccines are still in the experimental stage, short-term vaccines that circulate in the human body for only about a month are now in mass production."

The girl picked up the tablet on the table, habitually swiping the screen to browse the information, and said:

"If nothing unexpected happens, Schicksal will probably choose to mass-produce this vaccine after learning about the appearance of the Herrscher to ensure that there are no large-scale casualties."

Su Qing'an remained noncommittal and asked:

"Hmm, what about the bio-armor plan?"

Bio-armor.

This is the most cutting-edge special technology currently being prepared for use in military armor. It is still in the nascent stage of trial and error, and its origin lies in the fact that Black Abyss White Flower cloned flesh and blood that is completely immune to Honkai energy.

Based on current data, if it can be successfully combined with the Godslayer Armor project, theoretically speaking, this armor could allow a human with average Honkai energy proficiency to equip it without injury, and in the process, perfectly unleash power comparable to an individual Herrscher, without losing lifespan afterward.

As for the most basic theoretical foundation, it is similar to an insulating layer specifically designed to counter Honkai energy.

However, theory is just theory, and it involves many unavoidable hurdles and limitations. Based on the current situation, it would be quite good if it could generally improve the protection and corrosion resistance of anti-Honkai armor to the host.

Mebius smiled and said softly:

"Are you asking about the bio-armor project, or whether I tampered with the raw materials used to implement this project?"

Su Qing'an had already obtained the answer through his Manas consciousness, and responded calmly:

"Those raw materials are gene sequences compiled from a large amount of data, and have no direct relation to me."

"Therefore, within reasonable limits, I will not interfere with your use of the experimental materials."

This somewhat bizarre topic, after a series of habitual tugs of debate, was tacitly brought to a close.

Mebius tossed over a dark crystal. She watched as the man caught it, yawned, and, as if feeling sleepy again, said softly:

"These are Kevin's current coordinates."

"I guess he probably encountered some trouble. Even with the help of World Serpent, it still took him quite a while to get his hands on it."

"So if you're going to find him, do it as soon as possible, but choose the right time."

“I think even you would find it somewhat troublesome to go to a place that could trap Kevin in this state.”

Su Qing'an rubbed the cold texture with her palm.

There is an aura similar to that of Sirin using her powers; it is probably a one-time creation forged by Mebius using instruments and data.

If you crush it, you can find Kevin's trail, just like you found Mebius.

The doctor sent this good news not long ago.

So theoretically, even if Sirin didn't appear, he would have come to the Tower of Babel sooner or later.

However... it's unlikely that he would come to the appointment in this state, and it wouldn't be surprising if he had someone else bring it for him.

Since realizing that Mebius had readily accepted this "relationship," he had become less willing to enter private spaces with him.

The boy cleared his mind of distractions, lowered his eyes, and asked softly:

Do you think Mei is still alive?

Final Chapter - Ending

This is a question worth questioning.