At this moment, Chen Ran was still unaware that he had gained a distant cousin. He was currently performing super transformation surgery on Mobius alongside Klein.
If Mobius, who had fused with Herrscher genes, could still be considered human.
Then, after the first step of the super transformation surgery, Mobius would begin to slide into the abyss of Honkai.
In the storyline he knew, MANTIS was actually a reluctant measure taken in the face of increasingly powerful Honkai. But clearly, Mobius had already seen it as a pathway.
Even without Chen Ran, even without the threat of a powerful Herrscher, Mobius would still take this step.
That was just her nature.
And after all methods of persuasion had failed, Chen Ran began the surgery on Mobius.
"The research results are out; this black sludge contains powerful Honkai Energy, and the concentration data has been submitted."
Klein handed the black sludge components to Chen Ran.
She had just become an assistant and was already involved in this experiment, which meant Mobius had been completely open with Klein.
Klein also understood how important this experiment was and dared not act recklessly.
Chen Ran nodded, "Bia, let's do what we did before; this experiment will be simpler than the last."
"Got it, got it."
Bia, who had been called here by Chen Ran, yawned and then connected her terminal interface to the built-in experimental chamber where Mobius was located.
Mobius was curled up inside the experimental chamber, completely unclothed.
The Mobius being experimented on had her eyes closed, yet her consciousness could spread throughout the entire laboratory.
She was so eager, and there was a reason for that.
Mobius was a calm person, at least most of the time.
However, when MEI was still at the First Research Institute, after the 'Divine Authority Project' conducted with Chen Ran, she discovered the impact of the 'consciousness' dimension on Honkai.
Mobius's restless heart could not be calmed.
After integrating the Herrscher genes, she was able to experience how wonderful the dimension of 'consciousness' was.
It was a life that was even more advanced than life itself.
Mobius could even feel that in this dimension, she could comprehend the realm known as 'death.'
However, what made her somewhat angry or regretful was that what she pursued, Infinite, was not a powerful force like the Herrscher. Or rather, powerful force was only a part of it.
What she wanted was a comprehensive elevation of consciousness after liberating all physical forms.
And when the news of the reappearance of the clearly eliminated Shesha in Nagazora City came out, Mobius rushed to Nagazora City.
Human life is only once.
But Honkai is different.
Shesha had the ability to die and be reborn, which she had verified— in Nagazora City, she had used her authority to attract Shesha and then killed her, turning her into a mass of black sludge.
But Shesha was reborn.
This powerful ability to be reborn fascinated Mobius.
At the same time, she instinctively felt that she was getting closer to the Infinite she pursued.
"Cast aside the original human bulky genes." This was Mobius's thought for undergoing super transformation surgery.
She was gradually sliding into Honkai.
...
...
"If there is anything that can affect the success rate of the super transformation surgery, it is consciousness."
In the laboratory, Chen Ran was injecting the Honkai Beast genes into Mobius while explaining to Klein.
Klein would eventually enter this field; she was different from Blanca.
Blanca had the option to choose; she did not.
But similarly, Klein would not choose to leave either.
Being recognized by Mobius as someone who understands her actually signifies that Klein and Mobius share some commonality.
In fact, they are very likely of the same kind.
"Regarding the influence of consciousness on Honkai, I will send you some experimental data and processes later. You can try to replicate the experiments. By the way, both Fuxi and Nuwa participated in that experiment."
As Chen Ran spoke, he added, "I won't go into the specifics, but the result is that Honkai is very likely to exist in the same dimension as consciousness."
"It can be said that Honkai is chaotic consciousness, or that consciousness is the alienated Honkai. In any case, you just need to remember that to harness the power of Honkai, your consciousness must be sufficiently Perseverant and strong."
Before MEI performed the super transformation surgery on Kevin, the success rate of the surgery was 0.
But Kevin trusted MEI more than any number.
After the Herrscher of Flame appeared, Fu Hua was ostracized within Fire Moth, and it was Mobius who found her. After that, Fu Hua became a member of MANTIS.
Kosma yearned to become a hero like Kevin.
Griseo had to undergo the super transformation surgery, or she wouldn't survive.
...
It can be said that aside from Pardofelis becoming MANTIS due to her immense luck, the success of the super transformation surgeries for the other MANTIS members was driven by their unwavering beliefs.
And from this conclusion, we can deduce that the difference between Stigmata holders and the Herrschers themselves is merely a difference in consciousness dominance.
Chen Ran once again recalled the Fourth Herrscher who died in his arms.
At that time, the Fourth Herrscher considered him a kindred spirit.
And the Fourth Herrscher believed that he had attained freedom.
[The agent of the gods is merely a curse.]
The perceptive Klein immediately realized the issue: "So the doctor's current behavior is turning herself into a Honkai Beast, yet she wants to control the power of Honkai with human consciousness?"
"Yes, it's quite terrifying."
Chen Ran chuckled and said, "If Honkai continues to wreak havoc to the point where all warriors fear it, then the experiments the doctor is conducting now will be expanded to the entire Fire Moth. From this perspective, the doctor is indeed providing more data for the experiment."
Of course, he also knew that Mobius's true purpose was not this.
This was merely a side effect.
But he said this to enhance Klein's impression of Mobius.
Sure enough, Klein admired, "I heard before I came that Dr. Mobius is hard to get along with, but I didn't expect her to be such a good person."
"As long as you understand her, she will like you very much," Chen Ran said with a hint of meaning.
Klein blinked her eyes: "Senior Chen Ran, is the reason the doctor likes you so much also because you understand her?"
"No, it's simply because I'm handsome."
Klein: "..."
She suddenly felt something was off, but couldn't quite put her finger on it.
Chen Ran suddenly asked, "Are you afraid?"
"Afraid?" Klein looked puzzled: "Why should I be afraid?"
"That's Honkai. The doctor is currently turning herself into an alien monster, and if necessary, you and I will also become such aliens."
Chen Ran was probing Klein's thoughts.
Klein shook her head and said, "I only feel afraid in my unknown territory, and now this territory has become my known, so I won't be afraid."
"What do you think about the doctor's experiment?"
"A great experimental design."
"Besides that, I mean, from the first step of humans falling into Honkai?"
Klein retorted, "What's wrong with that? After all, humans didn't start off walking independently."
"The doctor is merely shortening the time of an evolutionary process in a peculiar way."
This was Klein's understanding of the super transformation surgery.
Her gaze towards Mobius revealed admiration.
Chen Ran chuckled, "Alright, let's continue the experiment."
...
...
In the rest area of Fire Moth.
Kiana sat weakly at a table, looking at Kevin across from her: "How much longer do we have to wait?"
Elysia and MEI had already left; the former was probably off to find other girls, while the latter had a ton of things to deal with.
Only she and Kevin remained, and they had already been waiting here for over ten hours.
Kevin shook his head: "I don't know."
He was usually very patient; it was just a matter of wasting ten hours of training time...
Well, Kevin felt it was indeed a bit of a waste.
"The sky is getting darker. You're neither a Fire Moth member nor a guest, so I can't arrange another resting place for you."
"Maybe you can go rest in MEI's lab first, but I still suggest you continue to wait."
"Are there only two options left: rest or wait?"
Kiana sighed.
While in the rest area, she had eagerly looked at every shopping store and tried every game.
However, this emptiness of time made her a bit anxious.
"Patience is an essential quality for a warrior," Kevin couldn't help but say: "You need to learn to adapt."
He wasn't someone who liked to preach; even when Kosma sought his advice, he didn't want to teach too much.
But with this girl who was almost like him, he couldn't help but feel a desire to be a mentor.
Maybe he really had a lost twin sister?
Kevin was also a bit uncertain.
Kiana nodded: "Alright."
Her eyes were vacant, lost in thought.
However, at that moment, Kevin and Kiana were unaware that Chen Ran was facing a tricky situation.
"The experiment is nearing success."
Bia yawned widely: "I'm so sleepy."
After nearly ten hours of effort, the Honkai Beast genes finally fused with Mobius's body.
This was more difficult than the last fusion with the Herrscher genes.
After all, most of the Herrscher genes were human genes, while the Honkai Beast genes were fundamentally different from humans.
It can be said that once the super transformation surgery was performed, the instincts belonging to the Honkai Beast would constantly impact the human body's restraints until the Honkai's instincts replaced human consciousness.
This is why human collapse is considered a taboo and instinct.
Klein looked at Durandal with some confusion: "Will an artificial intelligence like you also get tired?"
"Actually, no, but it's so boring here," Durandal said: "Sleeping is a good way to reduce boredom, so when Chen Ran sleeps, I also sleep."
Klein looked at Chen Ran with a hint of disdain.
Chen Ran said lightly: "Don't get me wrong, her sleeping means shutting down."
Durandal sighed and then said to Chen Ran: "Figures, what about those figurines?"
"They're still being made; the final payment hasn't been made yet, so it's still early."
Durandal was even more dejected.
"The experiment succeeded, Durandal, open the experimental chamber."
After watching the data stabilize, Chen Ran immediately commanded: "Klein, I'm leaving now; the follow-up work is up to you."
Klein nodded: "Leave it to me with confidence."
"Wait, there's one last step."
As Chen Ran was about to slip away, Mobius, who had awakened from the experimental chamber, called out, stopping him.
Chen Ran was slightly taken aback, looking at Mobius before him: "The Honkai genes have fused well with your body, doctor. I don't think there's anything more I need to participate in for the experiment."
Mobius stood up from the experimental chamber.
She didn't mind being seen by others, walking barefoot in front of Chen Ran.
"The last step of the experiment is to kill me." The last three words were whispered by Mobius in Chen Ran's ear, even Klein couldn't hear them clearly.
Chen Ran sighed inwardly.
As expected, it had come to this point.
"Klein, you should go out first." He forced a smile, humorously saying: "The next matter is not suitable for children."
He knew what Mobius was about to do.
Klein's cheeks flushed slightly, and she hurriedly walked out.
Clearly, she had misunderstood.
But let her misunderstand; the next matter couldn't let Klein know.
Klein had many doubts about her, and although she was an understanding of Mobius, she had also killed Mobius. Perhaps it was due to the instinctive fear of humanity, or perhaps it was inherently mixed with other thoughts.
In any case, what Mobius was about to do was best kept from as few people as possible.
After all, the matter of dying and being reborn is something that any life yearns for as 'evolution.'
If this were to leak out, it would mean that any act of survival and reproduction would be meaningless.
Because what Mobius was about to reveal was the ladder to immortality.
Once Klein left, Chen Ran still checked the entire space once more, though he knew it was pointless; it was just a comfort for himself.
Mobius smiled brightly: "You don't seem surprised."
"When I learned that the Honkai Beast gene was Shesha, I already knew."
Chen Ran said: "Don't forget, I am also a survivor of Nagazora City Honkai. I actually knew that Shesha had died, but the final report from Fire Moth indicated that Shesha was missing. So there was only one possibility: this Honkai Beast, after being considered dead by humans, lost its physical form."
"You went to Nagazora City, so naturally, you obtained the key to Shesha's resurrection."
"Chen Ran, I really like you more and more."
This beautiful doctor cupped his face with her delicate hand and then directly kissed his lips.
"I allow you to use any means to deal with me, as long as the outcome is my death. And this is my reward for you."
Chen Ran gradually lost himself in it.
Meanwhile, Bia directly activated the recording function, capturing everything in her eyes.
"Delicious new material!"
She said to herself: "I need to speed up the establishment of my firewall; I absolutely cannot be deleted again!"
Extra: Chen Ran X Mobius (3k)
This is a special pair of lovers.
At least, that's how Chen Ran feels.
Even though all his clothes had been stripped away and were pressed against the body of the beautiful snake before him, he still felt that his feelings for Mobius were very pure.
This was a hysterical counterattack after fear occupied his mind.
Mobius teased his desires, yet Chen Ran felt remarkably calm at that moment.
— He had to show submission in the face of desire.
Of course, Chen Ran could not deny that he indeed felt desire now.
Whether it was her perfect body that ignited passion or her lofty status.
He had only one thought: to retaliate, then conquer.
Chen Ran launched a rough attack, the beastly instincts hidden within him fully awakened at this moment.
He recalled how he had once been toyed with by Mobius. The pace of his assault quickened.
Even now, it was highly likely that he was being toyed with by Mobius.
Who could say for sure?
The beauty beneath him seemed like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows; even though she was now making heavy nasal sounds, no one knew if her mind was plotting a surprise attack.
"Hmm…"
A soft sound emerged from Mobius's throat.
Unlike her usual boldness, Mobius was extremely reserved at this moment.
In fact, she had no experience in this regard; she viewed it as a waste of time.
And the reason she was doing this now…
Was simply because she wanted to.
She had faced death threats more than once, and now she was about to confront true death again.
Fear of death is an instinct of any living being.
Chen Ran was venting the fear of being toyed with by her, while she was also venting the fear of facing death.
Even though her brain calculated that the success of the upcoming experiment was nearly one hundred percent, it still belonged to human instinct, making her resist the forthcoming experiment.
She was venting.
Like someone screaming before bungee jumping.
As a participant in two special surgeries and a biology expert, Mobius naturally knew what the best way to relieve fear was.
So she did this.
As for chastity, it was completely irrelevant.
She didn't care about something she didn't value, and before death, doing something taboo that she hadn't done before wasn't too bad, right?
Thinking of this, the doctor couldn't help but become even more uninhibited.
She matched Chen Ran's rhythm, her body clinging to him like an octopus.
Not only that, but she also climbed up his body like a snake, aligning her lips with his.
"Tastes good."
Clearly, it was Chen Ran who was taking the initiative, yet it seemed like Mobius was the one attacking.
Her throat emitted seductive gasps, yet she forced a light laugh: "But if it's just this level of intensity, it's far from enough."
"I allow you to use anything."
"Teeth? Wrists? Even a scalpel is fine."
Chen Ran: "I'm not that perverted."
That said, his pace quickened a few beats.
He understood Mobius's reasons for doing this; besides being a 'reward,' she was also striving to overcome the fear of facing death for the first time.
The previous experiment had only made her feel the threat of death.
And this time, she would face true death.
She already had the Honkai Beast genes in her, so she needed to suppress it with her consciousness. If the fear that spread after death led to a backlash from Honkai, that would be the worst outcome.
So, at this moment, Chen Ran was essentially a sexual doll, a useful tool.
His large hand slapped against her backside, and Mobius's face flushed.
"Use… use strength."
She tightened her grip around him, her voice growing louder: "Continue… use strength."
She liked this feeling.
The sensation of flesh striking flesh made her acutely aware that she was living in the real world, and the more pain she felt, the closer she was to death.
Mobius's words made Chen Ran feel embarrassed; he was like an unyielding warrior, charging at Mobius once more.
Perhaps it was because the real sensation of pain spread through his body, igniting the stimulation brought by their first encounter.
Mobius's body stiffened for a moment, and then Chen Ran was met with a wave of scorching heat.
An indescribable metallic scent began to permeate the laboratory, transforming into a dopamine known as an aphrodisiac.
Chen Ran also felt his body reaching its limit, like a volcano erupting with molten lava.
His legs instinctively softened.
If it weren't for his decent physical condition, he would have collapsed to the ground with Mobius by now.
Though Mobius might not care, it would ruin the atmosphere too much.
"Your performance is good."
The beautiful doctor evaluated him as if assessing a sexual doll.
Clearly, it was her first time too, yet she pretended to be experienced and mature.
Heaven knows how much preparation Mobius had done before conducting this experiment.
Chen Ran sighed: "So this has been the doctor's long-planned scheme?"
He admitted he had taken a great advantage.
Yet even now, he still felt a sense of frustration at being outsmarted, and it was hard to say whether this advantage was good or bad.
"Oh, shouldn't you be grateful to me now, and obediently come closer like a little dog?"
Mobius said proudly: "My body should be considered the most perfect in the world, right?"
She got off his body and slowly knelt down.
Her proud peaks began to envelop the volcano, and Chen Ran felt stimulated once more.
"How about this reward of mine compared to Vill-V?"
Mobius rubbed her assets, beginning to move up and down.
Chen Ran's gaze began to drift: "I haven't reached that point with Vill-V."
When doing something with one girl, discussing another girl is not conducive to the atmosphere.
"Is that so?"
Mobius was satisfied with this answer.
Even though she understood that Chen Ran couldn't possibly have no connection with Vill-V.
One could only say that even as a lab rat in the laboratory, Mobius had possessiveness. However, what she wanted was not to keep Chen Ran by her side.
That was far from Mobius's style.
She chuckled: "I always thought you would be the best next version of me, no, you might even surpass the current me."
"Chen Ran, I really look forward to your future, and this kind of growth, no one else can provide you."
She seemed to be showing off her proud figure, with a hint of implication.
Chen Ran didn't know how to respond, and Mobius wasn't in a hurry to demand an answer from him.
She looked up at Chen Ran's eyes, then increased the amplitude of her rhythm.
The boy instinctively pressed down on Mobius's head, then began to prepare for the next attack.
He started to lose track of whether he was complying with fear or driven by instinctual desire.
Mobius was always this kind of person.
Even if you knew there was a trap set by Mobius ahead, she always had a way to make you willingly step into the trap.
Then, he suddenly felt a wet sensation at his volcano.
It turned out that this beautiful doctor had closed her eyes and kissed him.
She slowly opened her mouth, her agile tongue cold and slippery like a probe.
The beauty teased him like a snake with its prey, and Chen Ran felt something swirling within him.
He instinctively twitched, matching her sucking.
After a moment of closing her eyes, the beautiful doctor frowned, her expression not pleased with the taste.
Naturally, she didn't like this flavor, like the smell of fish that had been left out too long, mixed with a rotten stench.
But she still forced herself to accept it.
She opened her eyes again and locked gazes with Chen Ran.
Chen Ran felt he was on the verge of losing control.
Such a lofty and perfect person, yet at this moment, she had become a tool under his desire— even though Chen Ran knew he was completely passive, the stark contrast made his body and mind instantly exceed the pleasure threshold.
The pleasure of a man is quite understandable.
If the one lying beside him was a 'socialite' worth three thousand a night, then this 'socialite' had nothing but the value of release, which was worth three thousand.
However, if the person spending a wonderful night with him was a fashion superstar who had walked the red carpet, then even spending a hundred thousand would attract countless people, with even more waiting in line.
So, release has a price, while emotions are priceless.
Now, the proud woman was discarding the pride seen by outsiders, which undoubtedly had a huge impact on Chen Ran.
He pressed down on her head and continued to attack forcefully.
At this moment, Chen Ran no longer felt any fear towards Mobius; instead, he regarded her as a possession to conquer.
He understood that this was Mobius's reward for him.
Mobius didn't need to cater to Chen Ran like this.
Because whether it was about expressing fear or emotional value, what she did could not satisfy herself. After all, normal women don't like that kind of metallic taste.
In this encounter, the initiative was originally in Mobius's hands.
But she still did this.
If the previous intimacy was a mutual emotional satisfaction, then now she was personally shattering the image he had of her, making him feel that the woman named Mobius was not unattainable.
Only in this way could Chen Ran have the thought of catching up to or even surpassing Mobius, finding his own true 'Infinite.'
Mobius sensed that he had already regarded her as a heart demon.
So, she used this method to break the demon.
It was essential to give the man before her a taste of conquest.
From this point, it also indicated that Mobius had even higher expectations for Chen Ran, and perhaps even more feelings hidden within.
In the rhythm of intertwined desires, Chen Ran charged again.
"Ha, huh…"
He couldn't help but gasp.
Mobius slowly stood up, a hint of blush on her face, as if she were drunk.
And around her lips, on her peaks, there were white stains everywhere, exuding a scent reminiscent of heather.
Bia, on the side, dared not breathe, quickly saving the recorded material, hiding it in an invisible disk named "Study Materials."
"Next, it's your turn, lab rat."
"Just like I did to you, pull me away bit by bit."
The fear in the heart of the beautiful snake had diminished to its lowest point. At this moment, she was able to face another unknown realm with calmness.
Chen Ran's expression revealed a hint of complexity.
"Alright, Doctor."
Everything he had done before, including the ten hours of experiments with Klein, was merely a prelude.
What followed was the crux of the matter.
Chen Ran slowly embraced Mobius, feeling her scorching body pressed against his.
He felt the warmth of her breath against him.
Then, her breath gradually faded away.
Chen Ran used his authority, employing the gentlest method he could think of, to let Mobius welcome the grandest death of her life.
This would be a miracle of life.
Chen Ran placed the dying Mobius beside the prepared Honkai Cube.
Then he witnessed her layer of tainted skin transform into a puddle of black mud.
And afterward, she would be reborn.
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