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Chapter 39 - Expose Myself First! - 39

Many who knew of Mobius were genuinely taken aback.

Even if they had braced themselves for today's video to reveal shocking details about Mobius that would leave them stunned…

They still couldn't help but be captivated by the illustration of Mobius in the sky. It was as if she had a thousand faces—each person perceiving something different, and that very ambiguity made her all the more terrifying.

It felt like no matter where you were, the Mobius in that artwork was watching you.

A lump formed in your throat, fear creeping in unbidden.

The chibi-style Vtuber had already begun her introduction.

[Mobius, one of the most renowned scientists of the Previous Era, spearheaded multiple world-class genetic engineering projects. Even several of the Aeon Creation initiatives during the Current Era were completed under her direction. Though not as famous as the Artificial Herrscher Project, the impact of these endeavors was still extraordinary.]

[…]

[However, this series focuses primarily on Her Ladyship, cataloging the members of the young mistress's harem, and it only covers events from the Previous Era.]

[As for the Current Era… we won't be delving into that here.]

[…]

"Come on! We want to hear about both eras!"

"Tell us more, you tease! You can't just leave us hanging!"

"..."

Some complained indignantly.

But Miss Yuzu continued calmly in the video.

[Like Elysia,]

[Mobius is also one of the young mistress's harem members.]

[…]

[In fact, she was among the earliest.]

[…]

[Just as our history is divided into the Previous Era and the Current Era,]

[The same can be said for the timeline of Her Ladyship's… acquisitions.]

[Without a doubt, the girls from the Previous Era were the first to follow Her Ladyship. And Mobius played a particularly significant role among them.]

[She was also… exceptionally complex.]

[…]

With a flick of her wrist, she snapped open a folding fan, hiding half her face behind it as she grinned playfully.

[According to official records, Dr. Mobius, intrigued by Her Ladyship's unique nature, developed a burning curiosity and deliberately sought ways to approach her—only to ultimately be conquered by Her Ladyship.]

"Mhmm… wait, what?"

Mhmm?

At first, Mobius nodded smugly—yes, that's me!

But the second part left her baffled.

Ultimately… conquered?

No way! Absolutely not!

I wouldn't go down that easily.

She had run simulations before. It wasn't entirely impossible that a future version of herself might end up in Kiana's harem, but the probability was incredibly low.

It was far more likely that she'd made compromises for the sake of experiments, leading to some ambiguous situations.

Which might have led people to assume she was part of Kiana's harem.

Kiana glanced over subtly, while Elysia shot a mischievous look.

Mobius slammed her hand on the chair, declaring righteously, "This is official history? What a load of crap! Even the records are falsified—what kind of nonsense is this?"

"Hehh~ Are you sure it's false?" Elysia teased, smirking sideways.

Mother Kiana covered her mouth, suppressing a laugh.

Mobius only grew more flustered and annoyed.

She slumped back into her seat.

Eyes fixed intently on the sky.

The projection displayed related documentary evidence.

Who knew whose handwriting it was—but it was definitely handwritten!

Mobius watched silently. She'd remember this grudge.

But what came next was even more extreme—new supporting evidence emerged.

The Vtuber projected it as well.

[However, unofficial records suggest that Mobius didn't actually have feelings for Her Ladyship.]

"Mhmm." Mobius nodded with feigned seriousness.

[She was actually in love with Blanca.]

"Huh?" Mobius froze.

So did Blanca. And so did the entire world, the vast audience.

This gossip…was getting interesting…

The video in the projection continued playing.

[It's said that when Dr. Mobius first met Blanca, she fell for her instantly.]

[That's why she took Blanca with her everywhere.]

[…]

Are you sure it wasn't because I was the most efficient worker you had?

Blanca grumbled inwardly.

But when she saw her husband giving her a strange look,

She grew irritated.

What, you wish it were true?

[These letters, approval forms, documents, and other materials…]

[Clearly show that after Blanca got into a relationship, Mobius's mood steadily worsened.]

[Even after Blanca got married and became pregnant, the Doctor became increasingly moody and frequently made Blanca work overtime on purpose, more and more often.]

[…]

The footage revealed that the unofficial records were far more detailed than the official ones.

There were paper documents, digital drafts.

Plenty of official records, all stamped with seals.

[Eventually, Blanca expressed a desire to leave the Mobius Lab. Some scholars speculate she might have sensed Mobius's unusual feelings for her and wanted to distance herself—after all, not everyone swings that way.]

[But Mobius delayed repeatedly, effectively keeping Blanca trapped there for a long time.]

[…]

[It wasn't until Klein joined the Mobius Lab that Mobius finally let Blanca go.]

[Even so, according to young Griseo's recollections, the place she spent most of her childhood was the Mobius Lab. It's hard not to suspect she was held as a hostage, just to keep Blanca emotionally tied to Mobius.]

[…]

Little Griseo perked up slightly at the sound of her name.

But she was a quiet child. Even as she gazed curiously at the sky, she didn't make a fuss.

However, Blanca and Ato's moods had soured even further.

It all sounded like nonsense, yet somehow… it also kind of lined up…

"Blanca…" Ato looked at his wife.

"I. Am. Telling. You. One. Last. Time!"

Blanca, holding little Gresch, glared at him in embarrassed fury. "There's nothing between me and the Doctor. She didn't want to let me go because no one else could handle her assistant's workload back then. Once my junior arrived, I was able to transfer to a support role."

"Understood?!"

...

At school,

Klein heard her name and zoned out for a moment.

Her dormmates swarmed her, fussing over her more excitedly than she was.

"Way to go, Klein!"

"When did you get in touch with that uploader? Can't believe you made it into the video—you're gonna be remembered even tens of thousands of years from now! You've made history!"

"That uploader is so mysterious, no one can find her. Put in a good word for us too, will you?"

"..."

"Just having your name mentioned probably guarantees a passing grade in every subject."

"Never failing a class? Amazing!"

"..."

Klein sat there like a doll, letting her friends tousle and poke her.

She was still in a daze. Dr. Mobius? She'd already accepted that offer from her senior. She'd probably be starting in a few days.

I wonder if it'll be busy there…

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