"X-10..."
After returning, Tian Shi, whose mind had gradually calmed down, suddenly started thinking about the X-10 experiment.
How to put it?
Although it has some flaws, it seems they aren't irreparable.
His Honkai study level is as high as level 7.
Although it has nothing to do with biology, this level is enough to help Tian Shi conduct some research.
And biology and other things... can definitely be learned.
When he was in Laboratory 42, it only took him one month to go from an idiot college student to a top-notch physicist, alright?
Even if the Anti-Entropy doesn't have a top expert in the field...
"If we look for specialized safety... well, if we do this..."
..............
The next day
"Reanna, do we have a good biologist?"
"A biologist?"
Reanna was a little confused, but she answered truthfully.
"Of course, we have biologists, there are even a lot of them, but none at the level of Dr. Einstein. Ah... but speaking of this... excuse me, Alliance Leader, I have to excuse myself for a moment."
Suddenly, Reanna remembered something and turned around and ran out in a hurry.
About half an hour later, Reanna returned with a document.
When she opened it, she found a copy of an email inside.
"If you are looking for a top-level biological scientist, the one in this document should satisfy your needs."
"Who?"
Tian Shi opened the envelope with some confusion and looked at the contents.
"Is this... a letter of defection?"
"That's right. Dr. Maki, the chief scientist of the Schicksal's Third Research Institute."
Reanna nodded solemnly.
"It is said that Dr. Maki's granddaughter died during the human research on the Gem of Serenity, so Dr. Maki secretly contacted Cocolia."
"His bargaining chip is the research data on the Gem of Serenity and... the Honkai energy neutralizer. He is undoubtedly the scientist who can satisfy your needs, Alliance Leader."
Tian Shi looked at Reanna.
The fact that Reanna specifically emphasized the Honkai energy neutralizer meant that she realized the reason why Tian Shi suddenly asked this question.
"What is his current situation?"
"We asked him to remain calm for now and wait for our response. "
"This matter has not been resolved because, first of all, we cannot completely confirm his authenticity, and secondly, it is difficult to coordinate with the Schicksal's Third Research Institute, since, after all, it is located in the heart of Schicksal."
"Where is the Third Research Institute?"
"It is on the border between Germany and Denmark, not far from the Schicksal headquarters and the European branch; if anything were to happen, both sides could send troops to support them."
"In addition, the institute's armed forces are quite strong, after all, as a research institute specializing in Honkai, they have a formation of Valkyries stationed there all year round. "
"Technically, I know that place quite well."
Reanna sighed.
She is German and used to frequently visit the laboratory, the Third Research Institute, etc.
She is very familiar with them, at least that's how it was sixty years ago.
"Oh, that's quite difficult, but I have to try anyway."
Tian Shi's tone was as if he was asking "What should I eat for lunch?".
"The Valkyrie Corps shouldn't be too difficult for you, right?"
"It's not difficult, the value of Schicksal's Valkyries has dropped considerably in recent years, many are new recruits who have rarely seen the battlefield. "
"Aside from my old friend, who has been A-rank for ten thousand years, there are only two girls who interest me lately, well, one of them could be stronger than me in the future."
There was no doubt that the two "girls" Reanna was talking about were Bianka and Rita.
As for that old A-rank Valkyrie friend...
Just to tell you a joke, during the Second Eruption, there were a total of six A-level Valkyries in Schicksal.
After the Second Eruption, apparently only one A-level Valkyrie was still alive.
Well, that A-rank Valkyrie is named Hua.
Yes, it's quite contradictory.
Hua didn't become an A-rank Valkyrie because she lost most of her memory and power after the Second Eruption.
In reality, she was already an A-rank Valkyrie before the Second Eruption.
However, it is understandable that an A-class Valkyrie is obviously better at hiding her identity than an S-class Valkyrie.
But that thing isn't an A-rank Valkyrie at all!
As for why Hua was the only one who survived on the surface... Shigure Kirara inherited something similar to an alien life form from her comrade, the "Chaos Child" Shub-Niggurath, and fell into the world bubble in the quantum sea.
Although she was recorded as dead, she actually survived.
"But now you're even stronger, right? "
"Not much, but the speed at which young people progress could surprise me."
Reanna nodded uncertainly.
"To put it in a more current way, it's probably like witnessing the rise of a powerful figure who could dominate the era."
"Excuse me, where did you learn this saying?"
"Online novels from Shenzhou."
"I guess so... but it is."
Tian Shi couldn't help but smile when he thought of Bianca.
Although Theresa's evaluation of Bianca is "the other two (who become S-class Valkyries) depend on extreme talent, only she depends on extremely hard work.
But, in fact, Bianca's ability to reap rewards through hard work is an unparalleled talent.
Hard work is not scary; what is scary are people who get rewards for their hard work; although it is strange to say this, in fact, things like working hard to get rewards appear more frequently in games than in reality.
But it could be quite difficult for Bianca to suppress the era.
Nowadays, a big boss appears from time to time.
Who knows, maybe we will all become stepping stones for others.
This is an era in which demons and monsters are rampant, and the vision of deus ex machina is not uncommon.
But even so, Bianca is still the strongest among the "human race."
"Stepping stones or something..."
Reanna seemed indifferent.
"But I have seen that girl from afar, she is very upright... Wait, why do I feel that you, Alliance Leader, know her?"
"Do you believe me if I tell you that this is an illusion? "
"Do you expect me to believe it?"
"You want me to leave... Well, stop, this Russian doll thing will never end."
Tian Shi, who was almost fooled, curled the corners of his mouth.
"Let's get back to the topic, how confident are you in storming the Schicksal's Third Research Institute? "
"Getting in is not difficult, and intercepting them isn't either, I am completely confident in both things, but the problem is how to retreat."
Reanna sighed.
"Sometimes I dream of the scene when Otto dropped the Honkai fission bomb on Siberia."
"That's really psychological trauma."
"Yes, it's a real psychological shadow."
Reanna nodded frankly.
"Our area of influence in Europe is limited; if we force our way in, the retreat will be a problem, especially since I'm in front of Otto, I don't want to be chased by missiles when evacuating."
"Give me a plan."
Although Reanna said it was difficult, Tian Shi entrusted her with the task.
"You are a veteran general who has gone through many battles, and you want me, a person who can only talk on paper, to elaborate on the battle plan? "
"It's funny, isn't it? "
"We will coordinate internal and external forces, launch a light assault and create some friction on the outside, as long as we can distract Otto, the Third Research Institute will be like my home"
Reanna replied decisively.
"But if we can't distract him, or if the bishop finds out about the situation, we're lost. Of course, there is another possibility: that everything is within the bishop's expectations and he lets us go."
"It's a small problem; leave the work to Cocolia, it can be considered a redeeming merit. As for the reinforcements... you and Welt go together; if it's really impossible, you can run alone."
Tian Shi said indifferently.
As for the last possibility... well, we'll face it as it comes.
"Isn't that how we got through it back then? "
When talking about what happened that year, Reanna* *couldn't help but smile.
Yes, Tian Shi is not only the glue of the Anti-Entropy but also the last vestige of trust in the hearts of Anti-Entropy's senior management.
"I'll go. I know the Third Research Institute best. I'll return in a week to report the results. Oh, and please let me be the first to see the result when everything is ready."
"I know".
Tian Shi nodded and looked at Bronya next to him.
"So I am even greedier and more obsessed with fantasy than Nancy."
Bronya: "?"
..............
A week later
"Dr. Maki, how are the preparations going?"
"The equipment is normal and everything is going well during the test... Alliance Leader, are we really going to do this?"
Okhotsk Sea, submarine laboratory.
The old doctor asked the Homu doll in front of him with a trembling voice.
Although all safety measures are complete, if something goes wrong...
It was difficult to imagine that the old man in front of him, who was terrified for his safety, was once a crazy scientist who consumed the lives of five Valkyries in experiments in one month and couldn't wait to report the need for more experimental subjects.
Until his granddaughter voluntarily took the laboratory bench.
"Isn't it time to use your Honkai energy neutralizer?
And..."
"And I am the first experimental subject."
Reanna stepped forward and said.
"Dr. Maki, what happens to me is up to you."
"I see".
Before this, Maki had completely opposed performing similar experiments.
After all, he killed his granddaughter with his own hands.
Until now, Dr. Maki still remembers the scene after the experiment's failure, when his beloved granddaughter's body was still disintegrating and she hit the glass wall, screaming in pain and "Save me!".
And the sight of that guy, Otto, walking away casually while ordering the search for new test subjects.
"This is what they deserve".
He had been at the institute for more than forty years, and under Otto's orders, he had sent countless young girls to the laboratory to be transformed into Valkyries, or had sent Valkyries to the laboratory to be used as guinea pigs.
All of this is retribution.
Maki had nothing to say about it, so he developed a Honkai energy neutralizer.
If taken for a long time, it can transform the Valkyrie into a normal girl, and during this period it will also repair body tissues eroded by Honkai energy.
In a sense, it could be called an anti-insect potion.
This is his atonement.
However, under Reanna's persuasion, Dr. Maki decided to return to the laboratory table temporarily.
The reason is very simple.
The old Maki knew Reanna.
Although he had never met her due to the age difference, he had heard about this Soul Steel Valkyrie, whose code name was V3, thanks to his predecessors.
In terms of credibility and personal charm, Reanna is obviously much better than Otto.
"Everything is ready... Ms. Reanna, please come up."
Maki respectfully told Reanna.
"However, I must point out that most of the data from your Soul Steel Body test may not be of much reference value."
"But there is still some, isn't there? "
"Uh..."
After all, it is Otto's most perfect soul steel body.
Outside of combat, Reanna's performance is practically the same as that of a normal person.
"That's enough. It's up to you to extract valuable data, Dr. Maki. "
Reanna entered the experimental chamber.
"Maki, don't get distracted"
The huge instrument in front of him suddenly spoke: at some point, the Homu doll that was next to him fell limply and was once again in the arms of the girl who was next to him.
"Alliance Leader?"
"Do you think I would take human life lightly?"
The machine laughed with a slightly mechanical sound.
Unfortunately, this large, high-precision equipment cannot provide Tian Shi with special abilities.
"Reanna is my precious subordinate, the only one in Anti-Entropy. If something happens to her, I won't even have time to mourn, give the order, Dr. Maki "
With Maki, a scientist with extensive experience in human experiments, Tian Shi no longer needed to study biology in depth.
After briefly understanding the necessary knowledge, Tian Shi handed over the direction of the experiment to the atoning old doctor.
"OK"
Maki took a deep breath.
"First, inject one milliliter of Honkai energy..."
.............
"The experiment is over, you can stop now"
Half an hour later, Dr. Maki, sweating profusely, announced the end of the experiment.
"A total of 30 milliliters of Honkai energy have been injected. That's enough, that's enough."
Dr. Maki took the towel that Bronya handed him and couldn't stop wiping the sweat from his old face.
"Is it enough?"
Reanna got off the laboratory table looking normal.
"Yes, if the artificial stigmata were exposed directly to this level of Honkai energy, they would collapse. Further experiments would be unnecessary."
Dr. Maki wiped the sweat from his face.
"The excessive pursuit of atomic or even subatomic control is completely unnecessary and too dangerous, Child, how is your control of Honkai energy?"
"If Bronya puts her heart and soul into it, she can mold the test mercury into Homu."
"Homu is already quite impressive. This level of sophistication surpasses many official Valkyries. I don't know the original intention of whoever proposed this experiment, but obtaining power is not an easy task, even as the chief scientist of the Third Research Institute, I still have a high mortality rate when performing experiments like artificial stigmata transplantation."
Dr. Maki was out of breath.
"At this point, it seems that this experiment could be safer than artificial stigmata transplants."
"Allow me to collect the data from this and other previous transplant experiments, although without test subjects, I can only base myself on speculation, but with the help of the Alliance Leader, it should be enough"