Their commission was suspicious.

"It's not like you don't want to become a Fusion Warrior. As long as you select Honkai Beast genes that are weaker in combat and lack special external characteristics, you can live a normal life like an ordinary person, while possessing immense power and endless life..."

... (that's it).

It has to be said that Chen Luo's choice of this ability perfectly captured the ulterior motives of the higher-ups of the Fire Moth.

The higher a person's position and the more power they wield, the less they want Chen Luo to be harmed.

At least before the social order collapsed, these people in high positions of power were still quite useful.

Although Chen Luo poured orange juice into all of the Fire Moths, the orange juice did not immediately turn them into dolls.

The high-ranking official who was beaten up by Chen Luo was not Chen Luo's puppet, at least not now.

"Alright, stop arguing. Lock Luo up in the deepest part of the city for a month, is that enough?"

"Ok?"

"Who is so inhumane?"

"Ah, it's Mebius. Oh, it's alright then."

When everyone was surprised that someone would make such an inhumane suggestion, they discovered that it was actually Möbius himself who made the suggestion.

Everyone was arguing there just now. Although there was indeed an element of punishing Chen Luo, everyone, including the executive who was beaten, was thinking about how to better exploit Chen Luo.

After all, those who are useful should be used indefinitely until all the high-ranking members of the Firemoth become fusion warriors, at which point Chen Luo might be abandoned.

But by then...

...After the fusion surgery, that volunteer became Chen Luo's man.

Mebius's words just now were a decisive blow.

No one understood why Mebius would punish his assistant, who had helped secure funding for his lab, so severely.

Even Dr. May didn't quite understand why Möbius would say such outrageous things.

"Hmm, isn't a month enough?" Mebius frowned as he looked at the silent conference room.

“That’s enough. No, or rather, isn’t this punishment too harsh? Going to the Deepest Place… a month and a day shouldn’t make much difference, right? Anyway, with Dr. Luo’s small frame, even if she stayed in the Deepest Place for an hour, she might still be affected.” High-ranking cannon fodder No. 1 said.

The deepest depths are where humanity's darkest depths were hidden in pre-civilization times.

It contains all sorts of demons and monsters.

Thousand Tribulations were once... no, Thousand Tribulations are now inhabitants of the deepest depths of the Fire-Chasing Moths.

"Anyway, I've already given my opinion and stated my bottom line. The rest is up to you. Alright, I still have experiments to do, so I'll head back now." After saying this, Möbius stood up and walked out of the conference room.

Although Möbius was not a high-ranking member of the Firemoth, he was the holder of the Firemoth Medal No. 1 and one of the veterans of the Firemoth. Möbius was just not interested in arguing with these high-ranking members about funding matters, not because he lacked the ability.

If Mebius had focused even a tenth of his interest on gaining a greater voice within the Firemoth, just like Mebius did, he would certainly have more authority than Mebius, given that he was one of the earliest members of the Firemoth.

It wasn't because of high IQ or anything like that, but because they arrived early.

Even players who join at launch receive some preferential treatment, such as the first swimsuit event, let alone the number one members of these special organizations.

Although Mebius left just like that, it was precisely because of this decisive attitude that he proved his bottom line.

Anyway, the bottom line is set here. You can continue arguing about the rest. As long as the result is not worse than the suggestion put forward by Möbius, Möbius will accept it.

Furthermore, Mebius believed that Chen Luo, among the high-ranking officials who had already been manipulated, would push for the implementation of this suggestion.

However, Mebius may have been overthinking it; in any case, the higher-ups believed there was no punishment more severe than this.

Throwing Luo into the deepest depths, you really have the guts to do that.

No wonder he's a demon; if he's this ruthless to his own people, how ruthless must he be to others?

Möbius's devilish reputation spread even more widely for strange reasons.

As a result, the Mebius Laboratory became increasingly known as the Devil's Laboratory, a den of evil from which one could never escape!

Watching Mebius leave the meeting room so decisively, Mei seemed to be deep in thought.

If Mei remembers correctly, she seems to have seen records of Chen Luo, Alicia, and Aponia exploring the deepest place, their purpose being the Thousand Tribulations...

Moreover, I've heard that Aponia has recently begun to delve deeper into the interior.

Perhaps... for Chen Luo, there is no safer place than the deepest abyss.

It's just a bit dark.

"Let's proceed with the punishment as determined by Möbius. Now, let's talk about the improved fusion surgery plan that Möbius submitted in Dr. Lo's name. I think it's necessary to promote it globally, as this will better help us identify suitable volunteers and increase the number of fusion warriors..." Dr. Möbius said slowly, having figured this out.

Mebius remained relatively calm on this side, but Cangxuan, Danzhu, and Hua on the other side were completely dumbfounded when they saw the news.

Who gave you the courage to attack the higher-ups at Firemoth? What were you even after? You're not getting your funding back!

"Luo Luo, are you there?" Cang Xuan, Dan Zhu, and Hua began searching for Chen Luo's whereabouts, following the clues about where Chen Luo and Wei Erwei were being held on the notice.

Chen Luo and Wei Erwei are being held in an observation room, not in prison.

The attack on the top brass of Moth Chaser and his son is a matter that can be considered both big and small.

At the very least, that's assaulting two people, which constitutes assault.

On a grander scale, that would be an attempt to overthrow the moth that chases the flame.

Clearly, those in higher positions had no intention of killing Chen Luo over this matter.

There is more than one high-ranking official; the leadership of the Moth Chasing the Flame is the result of infighting among various factions.

So it's no wonder the previous civilization lost. They've reached the Seventh Herrscher, and the Firemoth is still just a UN agency, without a shared vision to work together to resolve the Honkai.

Human nature is often so complex. In a life-threatening crisis, it may unleash unimaginable power, but before the crisis becomes apparent, humans can destroy themselves.

For example, right now.

The Herrschers are practically at our doorstep, and the previous civilization doesn't yet have a unified, decisive force to plan and command the battle.

In contrast, the current civilization is doing quite well, thanks to the legacy of the previous civilization.

"Yes, they're over there. By the way, they're in the observation room and can't hear you," a guard kindly reminded them.

Thanks.

"You're welcome. I once wanted to become a fusion warrior too, until I took an arrow to the knee... cough cough, unfortunately I didn't succeed, but I survived, and my body seems to have become stronger." The guard waved his hand.

"Is fusion surgery really that effective? Come to think of it, you look vaguely familiar..."

"You were probably handing me the scalpel when Dr. Luo was performing surgery on me, weren't you? Alright, hurry up and go visit him in prison. Who knows when the sentence will be handed down, and then you won't be able to see him again," the guard urged.

After hearing what the guard said, Cang Xuan, Dan Zhu, and Hua became somewhat worried, but they also quickened their pace.

Indeed, as the guard said, no one knows what kind of punishment Chen Luo will receive for his bravery this time.

"Lolo, you're here. Why do you look so relaxed? You guys even have the mind to put on a magic show?" Cang Xuan, Dan Zhu, and Hua called out through the communicator as they sat down next to Chen Luo and Wei Erwei, separated only by a glass partition.

"Ah, the three of you are here." Chen Luo only saw the three people sitting in front of the glass after hearing the voice from outside. He then walked to the phone and started talking to them.

Chen Luo was watching Vivi's magic performance.

Although Vilvi had committed such a serious crime, she should have been searched in principle, but no one dared to do so.

What if they find an explosive device and blow themselves up?

Seeing her beloved audience member go off to chat with someone else, Wilvi sighed at the lack of professionalism among today's viewers and joined in.

"Sigh, no one comes to visit me." Wilvi sighed.

Geniuses are always lonely.

So Vilvie can only create several of them to keep herself company (not really).

"My friend, don't feel lonely. I came into the observation room to keep you company, didn't I? With me here with you, what more could you want?"

“You’ve got that backwards. I was the one who came in to keep you company. I’m just an accomplice. I’ll be out in a few days. You’re the main culprit,” Wilvi emphasized.

"How can you two still laugh?" Cang Xuan asked incredulously.

Cang Xuan also knew Vervi, although they weren't close, they knew each other to some extent.

Wilvi would occasionally come to Möbius's laboratory to play chess with him, although Wilvi always won.

"Not laughing? Are you going to cry? I'm not the one getting beaten up, why should I be unhappy?" Chen Luo asked, puzzled.

Chen Luo was the one who beat someone up. Why is Chen Luo unhappy?

"But Luo Luo, didn't you think about the consequences? Didn't either of you think about the consequences?" Danzhu continued to ask.

"The consequence is that the Möbius Lab might have more funding, and the two of you won't have to eat instant noodles and pickled vegetables with Dr. Möbius anymore," Chen Luo said.

Although the lab will still run a deficit, it won't be too severe.

"That's not the point. The point is, what are you going to do, Lolo? You beat up the higher-ups, they won't let you get away with it."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Besides, my main target wasn't the higher-ups; I mainly beat up his son."

"You even beat up his son?"

"Hmm." Chen Luo nodded smugly.

"No, I can't argue with him. Hua, you go." Danzhu rubbed her forehead in frustration.

Now it's time for the honest to stand trial.

In fact, Chen Luo was most honest not when facing Cang Xuan Dan Zhu, nor when facing Mebius, nor when facing the higher-ups, but when facing Hua.

"Doctor, why didn't you call me?" Hua asked seriously, earnestly, and puzzledly after receiving the only microphone.

"Huh?" Cangxuan and Danzhu looked at Hua in disbelief.

Did we give you the microphone so you could ask these questions?

Don't go too far, okay?

Chapter 1141 Virvie's Apprenticeship / The "Snake's" Legs Recruitment Plan

"Uh, Hua, don't be angry. Let me explain slowly."

Looking at the sentence above Hua's head, "[Because you didn't take her with you to beat people up, you started to doubt whether you were a competent and honest assistant]", Chen Luo felt even more headache-inducing than when he was beating up the higher-ups of the Fire Chaser.

Chen Luo really beat up that person because he was annoyed with them.

Damn it, you're bullying my girlfriend! You've got some nerve!

Besides, Chen Luo also had the confidence to make those who worried about him not be overly saddened by his foolish actions, which is why he was so brave to beat up the other party.

We are all adults now, and we should learn to think not only of ourselves, but also of the people we care about and the people who care about us.

Chen Luo beat up that high-ranking official and his son to vent his anger, but at the same time, Chen Luo did not want Hua and Mebius, or even Dr. Mei, to be punished in any way for supporting him.

Of course, there's also Chen Luo's good cellmate, Vilvi.

"So, Doctor, you mean you're unwilling to take me with you because you care about me?"

“Of course, I’ll go beat them up. It’s no big deal, since they need me. But you can’t do that. They don’t need you. If you become an accomplice and they send you to the battlefield as cannon fodder, I’ll feel bad for you,” Chen Luo said seriously.

Poor Hua, Chen Luo really couldn't bear to persecute him.

Hearing Chen Luo's extremely serious words, Hua chose to remain silent.

Hua was at a loss for words when it came to reprimanding Chen Luo.

Hua had prepared a lot to say to Chen Luo, but Chen Luo's words silenced her.

"And what about me? And what about me? You really have the heart to drag me down with you?" Vilvi pointed to herself.

"You? You got out even earlier than me, and you're even more useful than me. At worst, I'll put you in solitary confinement for three days. And who knows, maybe because no one designed the Divine Key, I'll release you early again. Let's just treat this as a one-day observation trip for the Moth to the Flame. Anyway, I'll take all the blame myself," Chen Luo said.

Although Chen Luo said he was willing to take all the blame on himself only after he was absolutely certain he wouldn't be severely punished, it might be an exaggeration to call him a person of impeccable character.

Although Chen Luo was confident he could vent his anger, the difference lay in whether he went too far or restrained himself when he did so.

It's clear that this is a case of going too far.

This was no longer considered excessive. Originally, Chen Luo only intended to beat up one of the higher-ups, but unexpectedly ended up beating up the other party's son as well.

As for what kind of punishment Chen Luo can accept?

Chen Luo had already seen it through the live broadcast by the top executive No. 1.

"Imprisoned in the deepest place for a month? Is there really such a good thing?" Chen Luo was shocked.