How to welcome the Finality. It was not just Ryan, but Mei also had some guesses. The current worldline was unrecognizable, but compared to the 'normal' situation, the biggest difference was the Herrschers.
Starting from the Third Herrscher, it was no longer a matter of defeating one, and then another one descending after some time. The Herrschers in the original worldline always existed alone, but here, the Sixth Herrscher is not dead yet.
It's like having an anal plug to block it. The Cocoon of Finality can't experience the pleasure of a thousand-mile discharge.
As for whether to let the Cocoon of Finality be released, Ryan was still in a dilemma.
"Don't worry, I have a way to solve Elysia's problem, and the first plan is already in operation." Ryan took a step again, and by the way, he comforted the silent Kevin.
The plank was thinking a bit too simply. When he heard 'solve all Herrschers', he had a constipated expression.
"Really?"
"Nonsense. I spent so much effort just to kill a girl to prove my point? I'm not a crazy Kevin."
"What do you mean by crazy Kevin? Let me tell you first, don't joke about this kind of thing."
"Sorry, I was just speaking without thinking."
Ryan immediately apologized, showing that he was just talking nonsense. He thought to himself that if he had given him enough blades, Kevin would probably have been blackened beyond belief.
But this kind of morbid psychology quickly passed, and he returned to the main topic.
"Let's not talk about the Sixth Herrscher for now. Solving Calis is not that simple, so I'm still a bit hesitant."
"Calis? Isn't he the Twelfth Herrscher?"
"He's different from ordinary Herrschers. Elysia told me that this guy used that Kirman as a chess piece and was actively linked by the authority of the Human." Ryan shook his head slightly, his expression a bit strange.
He was both surprised and it was within his expectations, and he was also a bit curious.
"Huh? What does he want? And he shouldn't have a personality after becoming a Herrscher."
"What he wants is simple. This guy must have an idea, but I can't define whether it's beneficial or harmful to me for now. I only know that he wants to regain his humanity through Elysia's hand. In a way, he has also betrayed the Cocoon of Finality."
Ryan was a bit unsure. After all, during the Council era, the one he was most wary of was this chief of staff with the face of a certain pure love bishop. If he hadn't been so resolute, the Fire Moth would have really been taken into his palm.
"He's very smart, has a strong obsession, and has a very clear purpose. This kind of person should be eliminated. But his actions remind me of a certain old friend in the Sea of Quanta. Could it be that Calis wants to scheme against the Cocoon of Finality? After all, his authority is closer to the Cocoon than any other Herrscher, and he now has the ability to act freely."
"If used properly, it might bring me benefits and solve the two biggest problems. His authority and identity are too special."
Ryan's muttering reached Kevin's ears. He started to think with him, but he soon realized that he was just a plank and chose to give up.
He'd let Ryan handle this kind of troublesome thing. He'd better think about whether to eat ramen or a set meal tonight.
As the two of them were 'thinking deeply', they followed the corridor to the back of the ship's midsection. The explosion-proof doors separating the inside and outside opened, and the people passing by also became researchers in white coats. Some warning signs were posted on the walls.
[Strictly forbidden to conduct high-risk experiments privately]
[Successful experiment for a moment feels good, salary deduction until you're in the crematorium]
[It is shameful to damage public property, reporting it is a meritorious service]
"Huh, Dr. Ryan, Mr. Kevin." The green-haired girl was holding a large stack of documents and ran into the two people who had just walked in.
"Klein." Ryan was pulled out of his thoughts. It was just a random thought anyway. He looked at the warnings all over the walls and couldn't help but laugh: "Mobius is back, isn't she? I see these things were just posted."
"The doctor started working before she was even fully recovered, but you'd better not go to her and bring bad luck."
"Why?"
Klein glanced at the dazed Kevin and whispered: "Because the doctor has been scolding you all day, and she's also scolding Dr. Mei."
This Mobius, why hasn't she learned anything? She must be very angry that I used Mei as a shield.
Ryan chuckled to himself and asked what research Mobius was doing recently. He wasn't surprised to learn that it was an artificial life form. He had also participated in the early work of this project.
As for what Mei had instructed, to create a humanoid body for Prometheus, he was a little worried that Mobius would use public power for private revenge. But after thinking about it, even if the platypus had the guts, she wouldn't dare. Mei would really get mad.
"Good job. I'll give you a promotion and a raise when I have time." Ryan patted Klein's thin shoulders, hinting for her to continue with the intelligence work.
I don't want a promotion and a raise. Please, please, just take the doctor away. Nuwa and I are almost tortured to death.
Klein thought this in her heart, but she didn't dare to say it. She could only nod sullenly and went to find Dr. Mei to sign and stamp a stack of documents.
"Klein is so pitiful. Why don't you transfer her to Mei's place?" Kevin complained. Her dark circles were so heavy. The super-surgery didn't even work.
"She and Mobius have a good relationship. Guess what? Did Mobius hint for her to say these things?" Ryan shrugged. He also cared about Klein and had specifically taken care of her during the Herrscher of Domination incident.
So he leaned his head to Kevin's ear and whispered, "If I were you, I'd be more careful about talking badly about people behind their backs. I'm eighty percent sure that Mobius is watching through the camera and has a grudge against you."
Kevin's eyes twitched. He looked at the surveillance camera in the corner and immediately shut his mouth. He couldn't understand why the love war between these geniuses was so distorted.
He thought all you had to do was be good to a girl, and if she rejected you once, you'd try twice, and you'd eventually succeed if you kept confessing. Why did they have to do these things he couldn't understand?
Having learned his lesson, Kevin simply shut his mouth and accompanied Ryan to the second half of the research area. He heard a 'ding-ding-dang-dang' sound of hammering. When he looked up, he saw a neon light flashing on the wall.
[The Magician's Wonderful Workshop].
"Vil-V's territory?"
"Yeah, after the Third and Sixth research institutes were moved into the Sea of Quanta, only Vil-V and Mobius's research institutions were left on Earth."
Ryan opened the door, thinking about which Vil-V he would meet today. Then he took one step in and one step out, leaving Kevin with a confused and dazed expression.
"I opened it the wrong way just now." Ryan pinched his brow. He had a quick glance just now and saw images flashing on a huge electronic screen. A number automatically appeared in his mind. Then he saw a chair behind the workbench, and a girl looking like a thinker was pinching her chin, her eyes deep.
"You go back first. I'll patrol the rest myself."
Kevin didn't think much of it. He was already impatient. He left without looking back, and his movements were so quick that Ryan was stunned.
Is it that boring to accompany me? You really do favor your girl over your friends.
After a series of complaints, Ryan adjusted his collar, took a deep breath, and stepped inside again.
"Vil-V, can't you lock the door when you're doing this kind of thing? Aren't you afraid of your persona collapsing?"
His shamelessness was amazing.
As his words fell, he saw the girl who had her back to him turn around. Her expression was not ambiguous, but it revealed a seriousness that was often seen on a scientist when the experiment reached a critical point.
"I don't have a persona. Every Vil-V is unique." Vil-V crossed her long legs, her gradient eyes filled with a cold look. "Long time no see. No, I should say, nice to meet you."
"So, which one are you?" Ryan tried his best not to look at the big screen.
"You can call me the 'Pornography Censor'."
Damn, what kind of personality is this?
Ryan was startled. He didn't see the Evil Vil-V, but instead, he saw this 'Pornography Censor' and 'Pleasure'. How did the multiple personalities start to mutate?
"Don't be so surprised. You are a fellow enthusiast. Do you still want to criticize me on a moral level?" Before Ryan could answer, Vil-V had already stood up and leisurely walked over. "Censoring pornography is my hobby. Whether it's animation, movies, comics, novels, or just a lewd picture or a piece of text, don't you think this kind of art, which is full of human desires, has a great sense of beauty?"
"Existence is truth. The human spiritual world is very complex. In contrast to Eden's elegance, this is a darker, deeper fantasy. So this treasure needs someone to guard it. Countless thirsty people also need someone to guide them."
Ryan didn't answer. To be able to see life's philosophy from watching small movies, this must also be a genius. He just took the soda she handed him and didn't dare to open and drink it.
Vil-V glanced at him and smiled sarcastically: "Hehe, are you afraid I'll drug you? Don't think too much. Only beginners are dominated by desire and even imitate some morbid methods. A real pornography censor has seen all human art. When humans fall into emptiness, I can casually bestow resources to fill this emptiness and thus avoid many social problems."
She was very serious, and she even had a sense of sacredness that only Aponia would have. Her fingertips lightly touched the void, and the screen switched to another picture.
There were hundreds of chat windows, and even the network that had just been built in the Sea of Quanta. Lewd pictures and numbers flashed by, along with detailed central database search tutorials. The replies were surprisingly consistent:
[Good person, may you live a long and peaceful life]
[Thank you, Immortal, for your blessing]
[Brothers, charge with me]
...
Besides feeling a little strange, the breadth of her knowledge made Ryan feel like a novice.
She must have watched countless videos to become a lewd immortal.
Wait a minute, I think I came here to deliver the Herrscher core?
Ryan reacted. He was almost led astray by Vil-V. He covered his forehead and said: "Stop. I don't care about your personal interests. No one will stop you if you want to die from social embarrassment."
"Interests? This is a career, a great career. I can feel the gratitude of countless people, and you, Ryan, you seem to have a few movies you've never been able to find. It's quite a pity, isn't it?"
"How do you know?"
"I'm a pornography censor. I know exactly what you're thinking." Vil-V hooked her finger, and the screen flashed a third time, playing some scenes that made his blood boil. The taste was a bit heavy. "I can see that ordinary art can no longer satisfy you. Your appreciation in this area is very deep."
Is this something to be proud of? But, it's true that these are some high-quality films that I've seen the GIFs of but could never find the source.
His gaze was fixed on the number at the end, which he silently memorized. Under Vil-V's slightly sacred gaze, his lips moved.
"Good person, may you live a long and peaceful life."