The Honkai Simulator is not used to kidnap Herrscher!

Wendy rolled her eyes. "Forget it. I'm doing this for your own good. I heard researchers don't have much time for activities. I don't want to see a fat, pale Researcher Chen in two years."

The relationship between the two has made rapid progress in these two days.

The main reason is that Chen Ran is shameless enough.

He said: "What's wrong with being a fat otaku? The happiness of life belongs to oneself."

"However, you did remind me that if I could find a formula that could replace the taste of Coke without making me fat, wouldn't that mean there's a big market for it?"

Wendy tilted her head: "Are you short of money?"

"Yeah, I'm planning on saving money to get married. Since you won't marry me, I'll have to find one myself."

Chen Ran still hasn't changed his habit of talking nonsense.

Wendy has gotten used to it.

She would not take Chen Ran's words seriously, but this way of getting along with almost no distance made her feel very happy.

To be precise, it’s because the sense of loss caused by physical problems has been covered up.

After Chen Ran finished his training, he started to touch guns again and practice shooting under Wendy's guidance.

No man can resist firearms, and he is no exception.

However, the researcher didn't have a dedicated weapon, so he and Wendy shared a Colt. This junk, which disintegrated upon being drawn in the game, was the most advanced product they could currently handle.

As for Chen Ran's shooting level.

Wendy said there is a lot of room for improvement.

However, she did not criticize Chen Ran professionally. Everyone has different responsibilities, so the standards are also different. Chen Ran only needs to be able to shoot, and he is qualified.

After the short training, Wendy suggested taking a break.

She was actually tired enough, and the day was also very eventful.

...

...

After taking another shower, Chen Ran entered the Tianming intranet in the dormitory.

He began to search for all the information about the Herrscher core injection experiment. Because of his identity, his internal authority was actually very high.

After all, if he didn't have high authority, he wouldn't have participated in this plan.

【Theocratic plan.】

[Since the Second Collapse in 2000, Sky's Mandate has conducted research on the corpse of the Herrscher of the Void, obtaining various technologies, including stable artificial stigmata technology and the space-time rupture system of the Valkyrie Armor. In 2002, Sky's various laboratories began research on the Herrscher's core, intending to decipher the secrets of the Herrscher's authority.]

[In 2003, the research on the Herrscher Gems by various laboratories of Destiny failed one after another. At the end of the year, Destiny sealed the gems.]

In 2004, Bishop Otto proposed a core-integration experiment centered around the Herrscher Gem, searching for a suitable body. The goal of this experiment was to infuse the Herrscher Gem with a human, allowing them to gain Herrscher authority without paying a price. This would ultimately create a stable artificial Herrscher.

[This plan was named "The Divine Right Plan" by Otto and is managed by the Oceanic branch of the Destiny Organization.]

[From 2004 to 2014, the Oceanic Branch had been searching for individuals for the Theocracy Project. Their first proposed experimental subject was Bianca Atagina, but this was rejected by Otto himself.]

[In 2014, A-rank Valkyrie Wendy graduated from the Far Eastern Branch of Saint Freya and was recommended by Theresa to the Oceanic Branch, becoming the first experimental subject of the Divine Authority Project.]

After Chen Ran glanced over the file, he couldn't help but admire Otto.

Obviously, the Theocracy Project is actually a supplement to the Sirin Project. If Otto's plan of 'using emotional bonds to create a Herrscher who can be controlled by others' fails, then he will not hesitate to turn to the Theocracy Project and create a Pseudo-Void Herrscher.

But Chen Ran also knew that this theocratic plan also failed after the third collapse.

Mei Raiden, who also had the Herrscher Core implanted, became the Herrscher of Thunder and was controllable. This meant that the Divine Authority Plan was successful, but it was just that Wendy was incompatible with the Desire Gem.

After the theocratic plan has completely failed, will Wendy still be valued by the Oceanic branch?

Thinking back to today, the people from the Oceanic branch said Wendy is in good health, and the rejection symptoms from integrating with the Herrscher core have eased...

He had an inexplicable terrible suspicion.

The experiment of integrating Wendy's body into the Herrscher Gem ended not in failure but in abolition.

After the third collapse, the Oceanic branch believed that continuing the experiment was meaningless, so they stopped it and instead let Wendy become a humanoid container for the Herrscher Gem.

If we calculate it purely based on profit...

It's really possible.

"Damn it, I suddenly can't remember the exact time of the third collapse."

He slapped his forehead fiercely: "No, we must speed up this process and complete the divine power plan before the third collapse breaks out."

"Thus, Wendy will become a Herrscher like Mei Raiden."

In this way, his simulation could be considered a success, rather than having to wait until the fourth Honkai eruption two years later.

"We can't keep going at this pace," he said. "The price of the Theocracy Project is an entire Gem of Desire, so it won't be simply abolished. It's very likely that there will even be some discussion. But I can't afford to take the risk."

He wanted to leave the room immediately.

If he wants to understand the specific secrets of the theocracy plan and truly participate in the plan against Wendy, he must find another person.

The main person in charge of the theocracy project.

However, just as Chen Ran was about to walk out the door, he suddenly felt a sense of crisis.

He subconsciously retreated, but saw that the flying knife missed and directly hit the wall, with most of the blade embedded in it.

There was a woman with her face covered, her eyes filled with murderous intent.

"I'm sorry, you've affected so many things."

She is a killer on the Charon charts.

The person who commissioned her was called Gray Snake.

Chen Ran's pupils shrank slightly. Combining the plot, he quickly guessed the reason.

There is a traitor from World Snake inside the Ocean Branch!

In 2014, the people of World Serpent had already set their sights on the Herrscher Gem!

The woman held a flying knife in her hand and suddenly attacked Chen Ran, cutting his neck.

The fear of death overwhelmed all his consciousness.

Chapter 12: Fire Moth First Research Institute

[The host has been detected dead, and the system has temporarily ended the simulation.]

[Each death does not cause actual harm to the host, but the system recommends that the host seek out an excellent psychologist to treat the psychological trauma.]

[The next time the host simulates a scenario, time will rewind to one hour before death. Please prepare in advance.]

[There are no rewards for this simulation. In view of the host's good performance, the system specially selected a song "Liangliang" for you.]

[Congratulations to the host. Due to death, the host's consciousness carrying capacity has increased. Theoretically, the simulation time has been extended.]

[The next best simulation time is 1 days later.]

When all his consciousness was gathered again, Chen Ran subconsciously took a deep breath.

Death is not a pleasant experience.

All consciousness in my brain gradually faded, even breathing became difficult to maintain. I watched helplessly as the world I perceived turned into a blur, and everything came to an end...

All the feelings happened in an instant, and there was great terror.

"What's wrong with you? Are you not used to it?"

Chen Ran looked over, but only saw Blanca looking at him with concern. She said, "Are you still a little nervous?"

"But you can rest assured that Dr. Mebius is a very easy person to get along with."

Chen Ran was slightly surprised when he heard the name.

Mebius?!

Hosted AI, what are you hosting?

After synchronizing his memories with No. 666, Chen Ran finally understood why he was standing in front of the gate of the First Research Institute.

To put it simply, No. 666 accepted Blanca's invitation, and now it was Blanca who recommended him to Mebius.

Obviously, in No. 666's mind, although Mebius is very dangerous, the resources of the First Institute are enviable.

"Oh, nothing, let's go in."

A look of determination to die appeared on Chen Ran's face.

Blanca: “…”

...

...

There are not many staff members in the First Institute. Most of them have worked there for a while and were not used to Mebius's personality, so they applied for internal transfers.

At present, there are only two full-time employees in the entire First Research Institute, and several non-staff members.

Naturally, the only regular employees are Mebius and Blanca. As for the non-staff members, according to Mebius, they won't be working there for long anyway, so they won't be included in the regular staff.

Therefore, Chen Ran also did not have a position on the list.

He hadn't expected that even in the Fire Moth Chaser there would be a bottleneck in the organization.

However, Blanca comforted him: "It's okay. Non-staff employees are treated the same as regular employees. As long as you get Dr. Mebius's approval, it's only a matter of time before you become a regular employee."

The Fire Moth is also divided into multiple departments and positions.

Of course, there's no distinction between "staff" and "official" when it comes to being a soldier, as all soldiers are treated equally. However, other departments and positions require this approach to increase employee motivation.

However, Chen Ran did not expect that there was another non-staff employee here, a person whose name was well-known to him although he was not familiar with him.

MEI.

I saw this girl who looked 90% like Mei Raiden standing on a laboratory table in the First Research Institute.

Blanca introduced, "This is MEI. Like you, she's a survivor of the Changkong City collapse disaster, but the difference is that she's very talented. She published a paper on quantum physics while still in middle school."

Chen Ran was puzzled. "I remember that the First Research Institute should focus on biology. Is there any connection between quantum physics and biology?"

"Quantum physics has nothing to do with biology."

MEI, who was standing nearby, overheard their conversation and offered to explain, "But whether it's quantum physics or biology, they're both related to Honkai."

"I requested that you study in various research institutes. You can't limit yourself to a single field."

MEI is naturally a genius.

But geniuses also have cognitive limitations.

It was as if before the third collapse, she didn't know what collapse was, so naturally she couldn't respond.

In order to break through this limitation, MEI took the initiative to request to study in various research institutes. Although the Fire Moth's top management expressed doubts about MEI's learning ability, they did not refuse.

There is a saying that has been circulating among the top leaders of the Fire Moth: Don't use mortal cognition to peek into the boundaries of genius.

Although it is still unclear how far MEI's talents can go, she was recommended to join the Fire Moths by Mebius, and this alone is enough.

Each of Fire Moth's research institutes has always corresponded to every field of world knowledge.

The First Biological Research Institute, the Second Chemical Research Institute, the Third Engineering Research Institute, the Fourth Computer Research Institute, the Fifth Medical Research Institute, the Sixth Materials Research Institute...

However, due to the Honkai energy, the research areas of these research institutes are all related to Honkai. Apart from the basic frontiers of Honkai energy, they are handed over to Mu Continent.

Each institute gathers scientists who have achieved academic achievements in cutting-edge fields, and among them, Möbius is the most talented.

Putting aside Mebius's biological field, the current general-purpose weapons of the Fire Moths and the potions that enhance the combat capabilities of the Fire Moth warriors are all researched by her.

MEI on the side looked at Blanca and asked, "Is he also a survivor of Changkong City?"

Although Chen Ran (No. 666) often discussed MEI with Kevin, this was the first time the two met in real life.

"Yeah," Blanca said, "You have a very rich knowledge base in biology."

Chen Ran introduced himself: "Hello, I'm Chen Ran, from Shenzhou."

Shenzhou was also an area affected by the third collapse, and Canghai City where Hua was located was destroyed in this collapse.

"Okay, you'll have plenty of time to chat later. Chen Ran, I'll take you to see the doctor first."