[Congratulations to the host for clearing the first simulation scene. The system rewards the host with the authority of the Herrscher of Wind, as well as knowledge related to fluid dynamics.]
[Special Note: The system has not granted the host the ability to become a Herrscher. The Herrscher authority used by the host is a simulated pseudo-Herrscher Core based on data, which can be regarded as a special Stigmata.]
[This ability cannot replace the Herrscher of this era.]
[The next optimal simulation time is 8 hours later.]
When Chen Ran returned to the real world once again, he did not feel joy from gaining the authority; instead, he felt a bit lost.
"I had a very long dream."
He sighed, then synchronized with the memories of Unit 666.
While Chen Ran was simulating, Unit 666 was also busy.
The latter inherited all the biological knowledge that the system rewarded Chen Ran, but on that basis, Unit 666 actively learned knowledge from this era, not just in biology but in other fields as well.
Unit 666 even entertained the idea of replicating Durandal, wanting to create a learning module of its own. However, the dangers of embedded chips in carbon-based life forms were too great; it wasn't that the technology was immature, but rather that it could easily damage the nerves. Moreover, any embedded chip could not escape the result of being corrupted by bodily fluids, so Unit 666 gave up on that idea.
Besides that, at this time, Unit 666 was still a capable assistant to Mobius.
The knowledge granted by the system was enough for it to become a qualified assistant to Mobius, even though the tasks Mobius assigned were mostly things like 'handing over tools', 'moving items', and 'processing data'—tasks that someone with a high school diploma could handle.
Mobius had already begun attempting to integrate Honkai memories into genes.
Project Stigma was not something that could be accomplished overnight; it required a large number of preliminary experiments to establish a theoretical foundation. Only after the theory was feasible could related plans be proposed.
And it was not in accordance with objective laws for a plan to succeed immediately upon proposal.
The same was true for the MANTIS experiment. According to Unit 666's memories, Mobius had already designed the cultivation of Honkai genes and mammals.
Experiments had to first be conducted on mice, monkeys, and pigs before they could finally be applied to humans.
It was not about using humans for experiments right from the start.
He took a deep breath, feeling a bit dizzy.
Accepting so much knowledge at once was still a bit overwhelming for him.
Fortunately, it seemed he was on a break now, and Chen Ran still had time to adapt slowly.
…
…
Fire Moth, First Research Institute.
Mobius had not left the research institute for three days, and Blanca looked at her with a worried expression.
"Doctor, why don't you take a break? You often say that being restless makes it impossible to conduct experiments."
On Mobius's operating table, yet another lab rat had died.
The attempt to integrate Honkai memories into the lab rat had failed; shortly after the implantation, the lab rat exhibited a special Honkai reaction.
Although the reaction was very weak, it was still detected by the data monitoring.
The Honkai Energy within it directly snuffed out the lab rat's life, and according to the leaked experimental data, relying on the integration of Honkai memories into genes to cultivate Honkai Energy compatibility seemed to be unworkable.
Mobius always felt that something must have gone wrong somewhere, which was why she was conducting experiments without rest.
"The experimental design is sound, and the theory has a basis for success, so it must be an issue with the materials."
She looked at the dead lab rat, her eyes revealing deep thought.
"Blanca, help me contact the higher-ups."
"Doctor, what are you planning…"
"The genes of lab rats and humans are still different, so I need a pig and a gorilla."
Blanca let out a sigh of relief.
She was worried that Mobius would directly ask for humans for experiments.
At this time, Mobius still had some bottom lines, or rather, her experimental bottom lines were not flexible. This was also why the higher-ups at Fire Moth were willing to fully support Mobius.
"Oh, and help me buy some bubble wrap; I've run out of it."
Blanca glanced over and saw that in a corner of the lab, there were crushed pieces of bubble wrap.
"Okay, Doctor."
As Blanca walked out, she happened to run into Chen Ran, who had come to the First Research Institute.
"Um, if I remember correctly, you should be on break today. Is there something you need?" Blanca asked, puzzled.
Chen Ran smiled and said, "Senior Blanca, I actually love working. I feel uncomfortable if I don't work for a day. So I came here to see if there's anything I can help with."
He was not in a hurry to simulate the next scene.
For Chen Ran, if it was just one scene after another without his own thoughts, he would likely not find a way to counter the Honkai.
The rewards he obtained from his simulations did not escape the shadow of the Honkai; he had to combine the advantages he currently possessed and expand them.
At the same time, he also needed to adjust his mood for a while.
Blanca blinked and said, "A person who is so self-motivated, the doctor will definitely like you."
"Haha, Senior, please don't let me develop unrealistic ideas."
During this time, Blanca and Chen Ran had gradually become familiar with each other, able to share simple jokes.
The personnel within Fire Moth might have their own thoughts, but Blanca was definitely a pure person.
After parting ways, Chen Ran arrived at the First Research Institute.
The number of external personnel he had seen before had decreased by half.
Mobius did not care about the number of external personnel; these people were mostly recruited by Blanca. Unfortunately, due to Mobius's personality, these people could hardly stay.
This was also why Blanca had a somewhat special attitude towards Chen Ran.
After all, obedient employees are liked by everyone.
However, just as Chen Ran stepped into the research institute, he saw Mobius sitting in a chair, looking deep in thought.
Upon seeing Chen Ran, she waved her hand, "You're just in time; I have an experiment that requires your cooperation."
Chen Ran instinctively asked, "What experiment?"
He had come to the First Research Institute to learn more knowledge, not to hand tools to Mobius.
"Don't worry, this time it's not just simple work; I will let you learn something."
Mobius smiled brightly.
Chen Ran suddenly felt a bit of danger.
"Then, as my assistant, please lie down on the operating table."
——
Fifty thousand years later, over the Atlantic Ocean.
Wendy ultimately made up her mind to sneak a glance at Chen Ran.
"I just need to see him once more, just once."
The girl still could not suppress her inner desire, wanting to fill the void in her heart in this way.
She waited for a night as dark as ink, where a storm rose over the Pacific Ocean, crossing the ocean to reach the Far East branch.
The Far East branch, which had been attacked once, had established multiple defense systems, but Wendy easily bypassed them with the knowledge she possessed.
However, a piece of news struck her heart like a heavy blow.
Chen Ran... was missing.
In the vast Saint Freya, there was no trace of him at all.
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