A week later.
Anti-Entropy, Salt Lake Base.
Einstein and Tesla, who often locked themselves in the laboratory, rarely stepped out at this moment.
"Mophead, you received that message, right?"
Tesla spoke hurriedly, "Schrödinger and Cocolia are at the Eye of the Abyss, how could this happen?"
"Cocolia has already told me all of this."
Einstein sighed, saying, "The situation is real."
Undoubtedly, at this moment, they were filled with entanglement.
The conflict between conservatives and radicals had long existed, and after Cocolia unceremoniously took over ME Corp and created Nagazora City Honkai, the conflict had reached its peak.
If it weren't for Schicksal occupying the three continents of Eurasia and Africa, Anti-Entropy would have already been in chaos.
Even if the conservatives and radicals had not gone to war, they had reached a point of not interacting with each other.
However, no one expected that Cocolia's adopted daughter would actually go to the Sea of Quanta and bring out the founder Schrödinger.
Although the greatest credit belonged to Chen Ran from the pre-civilization era.
But the connection between the radicals and the pre-civilization era also left the clever Einstein in a bit of confusion.
After learning more detailed information from Einstein, Tesla immediately asked, "What did that mother fox Cocolia request?"
"Help."
Einstein said, "In the Sea of Quanta, Cocolia's adopted daughter Bronya fused with the core of the Herrscher of Reason from another world bubble. Although the high concentration of Schariac holy blood has hindered the corruption, Bronya's current condition is somewhat tricky."
"So, Cocolia hopes that we, including Lord Welt, will participate in the treatment."
When she received this news, she was still in a daze.
It's important to know that Cocolia had always refused to expose her position to gain power.
Let alone let her appear in front of Welt Yang.
Anti-Entropy has been split for so long, essentially because Welt Yang does not know where to find Cocolia.
But now, she is actually willing to take risks just to save her adopted daughter.
This is not like Cocolia at all.
Tesla thinks the same.
She instinctively feels wary: "Could there be some conspiracy, or perhaps a trap set up?"
Einstein says, "No, because I did indeed meet Schrödinger."
She adds, "However, Cocolia also sent me some information regarding the previous civilization era, specifically about Chen Ran."
"Our understanding of Honkai may be extremely incomplete or even erroneous."
At the same time.
Inside the Cocolia orphanage.
Chen Ran is speaking to Cocolia: "Bronya's condition has stabilized for now, but she is unlikely to harness the power of Honkai at this moment."
"Although the Schariac serum can manipulate Honkai, Bronya is not a Schariac."
"To completely resolve this issue, either Bronya must become a complete Herrscher, just like what you did with Raiden Mei before, or we need to proceed with Stigmata implantation."
"Artificial Stigmata from Schicksal has defects, while natural Stigmata only had the relevant conditions during the previous civilization era."
Chen Ran's words leave Cocolia deep in thought.
She is not a kind person; replicating the Nagazora City Honkai means nothing to her.
Warlords have no moral bottom line.
However, after doing such things in Nagazora City, Cocolia understands that it won't be easy to have a second chance.
She looks at Chen Ran: "Aren't you able to change time? Can you correct it?"
"I think you have some misunderstanding about me."
Chen Ran casually says, "Let's put it this way, if I could draft a person's fate, then there wouldn't be so many tragedies. This is not a game program."
"It's not about modifying some code... oh, perhaps in a higher dimension, it might just be a modification of code."
Of course, there are some things that Chen Ran did not directly say.
In his eyes, Bronya's current state is just a link in the chain of fate.
Perhaps by the next meeting, Bronya will already be a Herrscher.
"I suggest you continue researching the X-10 experiment; its value far exceeds imagination."
This experiment design, which he had previously criticized to no end, after experiencing the journey of quantum, Chen Ran admits that it was his Sight that was limited.
Indeed, this design is terribly flawed, but on a microscopic level, it allows consciousness and matter to reach the same dimension.
Mastering subatomic matter through consciousness essentially grants one the power equivalent to Honkai.
That is the ultimate goal of the previous civilization era's X-10 experiment.
The limitations of cognition lead to erroneous results, and Chen Ran plans to study this experiment thoroughly with others.
Cocolia looks puzzled: "Are you leaving?"
"Yes."
He does not hide it: "Once the results from Dr. Schrödinger come out, I will leave. Don't worry, it's not back to Schicksal."
During this time, he has done three things in Anti-Entropy.
First, he took care of Bronya, assessing the difficulties she faced.
Second, he worked with Schrödinger to evaluate the relationship between quantization and Honkai.
And third, he collected blood samples from Bronya, Seele, and Sin, hiding them within his own blood.
He needs to project using the Stigmata terminal.
This is the last thing he can do.
Cocolia furrows her brows, lost in thought.
Until Schrödinger walks in, interrupting her contemplation.
Afterward, it is still a long, long discussion and research.
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When Chen Ran returns to Fire Moth, he sees a small thing pinching his face.
Bia, puffed up with anger, points at Bella: "Tell me, who is she?"
Chen Ran blinks, looking slightly innocent: "A figurine?"
"Figurines don't move."
"The latest technology, now it's a moving figurine." Chen Ran says earnestly.
Bia's eyes well up with tears: "You really have other dolls outside."
Chen Ran sighs, saying, "I just thought you were too lonely by yourself."
Bia puts her hands on her hips: "Then why don't you buy me a figurine?"
"Is it possible that I already bought one?"
As he talks with Bia, he synchronizes with the memories of Unit 666.
Bia watches Bella warily.
Then, upon noticing Bella's somewhat silly demeanor, she can't help but introduce herself.
"Hello, I am Durandal, you can call me Bia."
"There is another Durandal here, but I refer to her as the mature version of me."
As Bia finishes speaking, Durandal pushes the door open and enters.
"Bia, I heard a voice. What happened?"
Bella glances at Durandal, then back at Bia.
"They really look alike."
Durandal can't help but look at Chen Ran.
Chen Ran casually says, "Bella is here to accompany Sirin."
"You should have heard her other name, Benares."
As he speaks, he synchronizes with the memories of Unit 666.
During this time, Unit 666 hasn't done much.
Mainly, it has been researching the issues surrounding Herrscher Seele, and due to the existence of the Herrscher of Death, it attracted Mobius to come.
To be precise, Unit 666 humbly sought out Mobius.
Afterward, Mobius and Elysia became regulars at Eden.
As for why Elysia is also here, that is something Unit 666 is not clear about.
Naturally, Seele also became Mobius's research subject.
However, Mobius did not conduct overly excessive research on her; to be precise, there are no research conditions at Eden's residence right now.
By the way, Kiana and Sirin were also brought here.
Mobius's arrival here also indicates another matter.
The internal division of Fire Moth has not healed over time; instead, it has become more severe.
And another small matter.
Fire Moth contacted Durandal.
It was precisely because Durandal referred to her as Chen Ran's cousin that Kiana and Sirin could safely be brought out by Mobius.
Chen Ran briefly told Durandal about his trip to the future.
Durandal clearly showed some interest but did not ask too many questions.
At this moment, Bia is playing around with Bella.
"I have something beautiful to show you; do you want to see it?"
Bella tilts her head: "Something beautiful?"
"Is it Lady Sirin?"
"Oh, I certainly wasn't talking about that..."
Before she could finish, she was lifted up by Durandal.
"Don't lead others astray, Bia."
Chen Ran organizes his thoughts on the memories and realizes that there are indeed many more people at Eden.
Currently, Eden does not yet have the Golden Courtyard, but it already possesses enough wealth to build one.
As soon as Chen Ran steps out of the room, he sees Elysia flitting around Eden, like a chirping little bird: "Eden, this dress is so beautiful!"
"Yes, Ellie, I'm glad you like it."
"Then I won't be polite and will accept it." Elysia beams: "Thank you so much, my dear Eden!"
"You're welcome; this dress is meant to highlight your uniqueness."
"Eden, you really know how to flatter people."
"Is that so? But I think I'm speaking the truth."
"..."
The two stroll through the courtyard, looking like a pair of good friends.
In addition, Chen Ran also sees Kiana practicing with Sirin.
Sirin has also mastered Valkyrie combat techniques, but she is still a bit behind Kiana's talent.
After finding Sirin, Bella directly pounces over.
"Queen!"
Sirin instinctively looks over, then blinks: "Bella? Why have you become so small?"
Herrscher Seele swings on a swing, tilting her head.
"That delicate girl is the queen?"
Bella blinks and says, "I'm not the Bella from your memory; to be precise, I am ELF."
She looks back at Chen Ran.
Chen Ran pauses and says, "She is here to accompany you; otherwise, you would be too lonely, wouldn't you?"
Bia, on the side, pouts: "Men's words are deceiving; you just said she was here to accompany me."
Durandal looks at Bia, helplessly saying: "So this is what Bia is like now?"
"Well, what will the future me become like?"
Bia looks at Durandal with curiosity.
Durandal hesitates slightly.
Forget it, Bia is doing well like this now.
Chen Ran does not disturb Sirin and Bella, but Kiana walks over.
"Hey, you're too biased; your three cousins have ELF, and I'm the only one without."
Kiana raises a serious protest.
Chen Ran shrugs: "If there's a chance, I will definitely get it next time."
"By the way, how have you been during this time?"
"It's okay." Kiana thought for a moment and said, "It's just that I expected the apocalypse to be a bit different from what it is now. If there's nothing to do, it gets a bit boring."
Chen Ran hinted, "You won't be bored for long after this."
"What do you mean?"
"I met Kevin, of course, the Kevin from the future." Chen Ran paused and said, "Do you remember I asked you before if you wanted to go back fifty thousand years?"
There's no doubt that Kevin will eventually come out of the Sea of Quanta.
After he comes out, another thing will also appear.
The Stigmata space.
The Stigmata space can directly connect to everyone; it essentially establishes a directional spatial channel for the Kaslana family. In theory, both Durandal and Kiana can use this channel to return.
Theoretically, it's just like how the system can take him through time.
But there's one problem: when a person travels from the past to the future, will there still be a system to provide her with a reasonable identity background?
However, that's not something he needs to consider.
Chen Ran was very curious if directly sending someone from the past to the future could break fate.
Just then, Chen Ran suddenly sensed a gaze.
He turned his head and found Mobius waving at him.
…
…
When Chen Ran saw Mobius again, he still felt a bit unaccustomed.
The doctor in front of him looked noticeably younger than before, but what surprised him was the visible concentration of Honkai Energy emanating from her.
"Doctor, you're not going to tell me you've become a Herrscher, are you?"
"Hmm? Are you surprised by this kind of thing?" Mobius paused and said, "But don't worry, I'm not the kind of being that can't even control my own consciousness. I'm just very curious about the 'Dead Sea Scrolls'."
"Uh, Dr. MEI told you?"
"I just broke through Bia's firewall and found it."
Chen Ran: "…"
Bia has a copy of the 'Dead Sea Scrolls', and Chen Ran didn't ask for it to be deleted.
Clearly, Mobius wasn't reassured about Bia's 'resources' and came to check.
And indeed, the check uncovered something important.
Chen Ran lamented on Bia's behalf: "Can't you leave someone a bit of privacy?"
"What privacy do you have in front of me?"
"I'm referring to Bia."
"Hmph, she doesn't need any privacy." Mobius paused and said, "Alright, speaking of the 'Dead Sea Scrolls', how exactly did you obtain that?"
"If I don't say, will there be serious consequences?"
Mobius smiled slyly: "If you tell me, I can reward you, lab rat."
Faced with Mobius's teasing, Chen Ran instinctively swallowed.
Regardless of Mobius's intentions, Chen Ran admitted that she was very tempting to him.
"Alright, I can tell you."
Chen Ran was definitely not attracted to Mobius.
He just knew that their collaboration required a foundation of trust and resource exchange.
Chen Ran sighed and said, "As for the origin, you should have guessed it by now."
"A higher dimension, right?"
Chen Ran nodded and said, "That's correct. To be precise, this is a complete process of a person surveying higher-dimensional life, likely involving the religious beliefs of this world. Do you remember the X-10 experiment?"
"You mean it's related to that group of people?"
"Pretty much."
He looked at Mobius and said, "I studied a bit of quantum mechanics. The purpose of the X-10 experiment is to allow a person's consciousness to grasp quantum-level matter. Don't you think this is very similar to a Herrscher?"
"And that group of people were devout Catholic believers, plus the 'Dead Sea Scrolls' is essentially the most primitive religious text." Mobius seemed to realize: "So, this book is actually the complete process of humans encountering the divine."
"Exactly." Chen Ran said, "I suspect that this 'god' is very likely a Herrscher."
Of course, Chen Ran had more to say.
The 'Dead Sea Scrolls' came from ancient people who observed the 'god' in the future.
So, the 'god' that fits this timeline is likely only one.
That is the Herrscher of Finality.
When the Final Herrscher eliminated the previous civilization era, it's very likely that she didn't leave immediately but instead observed this civilization.
However, for some unknown reason, she later disappeared.
Perhaps the 'Dead Sea Scrolls' are conveying this information.
Princess Nancy relied on the 'Dead Sea Scrolls' to create an interferometer, obtaining powers that are neither inhuman nor Honkai, which might be the answer to overcoming Honkai.
The mysterious 11 dimensions are truly baffling.
"So, there's a Herrscher observing us?" Mobius frowned: "Perhaps we can only find the answer in a higher dimension."
"Just right, we can't return to Fire Moth during this time." Mobius said, "Let's go to your temporary laboratory, and bring Bia along."
Chen Ran shrugged: "Will Bia even pay attention to you now?"
"You just need to say I'll buy her figurine."
Chen Ran: "... You really understand Bia."
As Chen Ran and Mobius entered the laboratory.
A storm was brewing within Fire Moth.
The turmoil surrounding the X-10 experiment and the Sixth Herrscher had not completely subsided, and Fire Moth began investigating Chen Ran's origins.
The result was that Chen Ran's origins were a complete mystery.
Whether it was Vill-V or Mobius, they had complete life histories.
But Chen Ran did not; he seemed to have appeared out of thin air.
Even the investigations into Kiana, Sirin, and Durandal were the same.
Those with ulterior motives did not think this was a coincidence, and attitudes towards Chen Ran quickly divided into two factions.
But what was surprising was that the director of the Fifth Research Institute, Si Paxi, firmly protected Chen Ran at the higher levels, demanding that all investigations into Chen Ran cease.
The reason was simple.
Chen Ran had provided a portion of serum to Schariac for research on the Honkai disease.
But in the eyes of those with ulterior motives, this was the old guard trying to make their voice heard again.
"Even Si Paxi is standing up for you?"
In MEI's laboratory, she muttered to herself.
"How many secrets do you still have that I don't know about?"
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