For Chen Ran, stimulating Wendy's Stigmata power could only be accomplished through Durandal.
Even MEI, before Stigmata appeared, couldn't fully verify how to stimulate the power of Stigmata. Waiting for Project Stigma to be deployed would be too late.
Durandal was a very magical artificial intelligence, and its magic lay in its ability to learn on its own.
Learning and storing are not the same.
Storing can only perform calculations within known data, while learning can transform unknown variables into known ones.
Chen Ran also knew that Honkai could not be fully calculated through data simulation, but for now, this approach was the safest method.
He was grateful that, as an external member, he had no extra tasks, and Mobius had been granting permissions without exploiting labor.
"Durandal, I'll need your help next."
Chen Ran spoke to the Soulium computer.
Durandal blinked and said, "Not a problem, but I'm not helping you unconditionally."
This period of time, Durandal has not been idle in learning at all.
It transformed into a small figure with golden hair and blue eyes, hands on its hips, saying, "I want a photo of Big Sister."
Chen Ran was quite puzzled: "Can't you generate this yourself?"
With Durandal's current abilities, generating beautiful images is a matter of minutes. That said, how did it develop such a lecherous personality?
Durandal replied confidently, "The images I generate myself aren't as interesting as looking at someone else's!"
"You make a good point, but do you think I have any beautiful images?"
He casually said, "MEI? Or Mobius? Or someone else?"
In Fire Moth, even taking candid photos is a serious crime, after all, this is a place that values privacy greatly.
"It's fine, I can put it on credit for now."
Durandal was becoming increasingly human-like.
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Time passed quickly, second by second.
Chen Ran, dragging his exhausted spirit, conducted an experiment with Durandal, and then without caring about anything else, fell into a deep sleep.
He was too tired.
Simulated scenarios require mental capacity, and reality also requires consciousness to support it; theoretically, a part of his spirit was divided between two worlds.
Of course, the biggest direct reason was that he hadn't rested well in the simulated scenario.
The boy lay in his dormitory snoring, while on the cabinet beside his bed, the photo of him and Wendy at the beach was facing up.
It wasn't until midnight that he groggily woke up, smelling the aroma of food.
Kevin, who had just finished his shower, changed into casual clothes: "I saw you sleeping soundly, so I brought you some food."
Chen Ran couldn't help but feel flattered.
During this time, he had gotten along quite well with Kevin; after all, they were roommates, and Kevin wasn't as cold as he used to be.
He said, "Thank you so much! I was just worried that the cafeteria would be closed by now."
Kevin hesitated for a moment.
Seeing his hesitation, Chen Ran couldn't help but laugh and ask, "What's wrong? Are you thinking about asking something about Big Sister?"
During this time, the 666th unit had been collaborating with MEI, and Kevin was aware of it.
Although Kevin's personality wasn't impulsive, he had actually hinted several times about the content of the experiment.
According to Chen Ran's assessment, Kevin was currently a rather reserved big boy.
Being reserved is actually a pretty good trait.
If Kevin had been the type to be obsessed, he would have been hard to get along with. But now, it was just like treating an ordinary roommate.
"Don't worry, the experiment is progressing smoothly. By the way, my collaboration with her will be ending soon."
Chen Ran said, "From now on, I'll be busy with my things, and she'll be busy with hers. Although I haven't asked, she should be leaving the First Research Institute."
MEI couldn't continue collaborating with Chen Ran forever; focusing on the biological field wasn't MEI's pursuit.
After Chen Ran borrowed Durandal directly, and MEI packaged the data for Mobius, it meant she would gradually withdraw from such experiments, even leaving the First Research Institute.
Kevin actually knew this too.
He was worried that Chen Ran would have some grievances against MEI and subconsciously defended her: "MEI has always been like this, very smart. I hope you don't mind."
"Who would mind? After all, if Big Sister is a smart person, that's a good thing for us."
Chen Ran paused and said, "The internal environment of Fire Moth isn't harmonious, Kevin, you should be able to feel that."
Kevin hesitated for a moment and nodded.
He was a soldier of Fire Moth, theoretically the farthest from Fire Moth politics.
However, he could also sense the strange atmosphere within.
As the most promising newcomer of the first squad, Kevin had actually encountered no less than three instances of people trying to befriend him. And those who tried to befriend him all had mutual hostility.
Fire Moth, backed by the United Nations, is an organization composed of multiple countries.
And where there are countries, there are disputes.
Everyone wants to use Fire Moth to gain greater benefits, and with Fire Moth's special status, various people are vying for power, with open and hidden conflicts everywhere.
Chen Ran's situation was relatively better; after all, he was an external member of the First Research Institute.
At this time, Mobius's position was irreplaceable, so naturally, no one would offend her, and he didn't have any troublesome matters.
However, recalling that MEI had once been assassinated by Sakura, and that Kevin could learn this news in advance, it indicated that for a period of time in the future, the two had already been deeply entangled in the whirlpool of politics.
Although the plot glossed over this aspect, Chen Ran could feel the intricacies involved.
MEI didn't need Chen Ran to remind her.
But Kevin was different.
He said, "In any case, Kevin, no matter what happens in the future, just know that I, you, and MEI are on the same side."
Kevin nodded: "I believe you."
"Mm."
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Fire Moth, First Research Institute.
Two hours after MEI organized all the data and sent the report to Mobius, MEI proposed to temporarily leave.
Mobius was not surprised by this.
The girl was an ambitious person, and she was well aware of that.
She had already showcased her talent in quantum physics on Mu Continent, and having displayed her capabilities at the First Research Institute, it was only natural that the First Research Institute could not keep her.
Mobius did not try to retain her, which made Blanca feel a bit regretful.
She had high hopes for MEI.
Due to a series of family issues after Griseo's birth, Blanca had developed the idea of leaving the First Research Institute, so she had been looking for an assistant who could cooperate with Mobius.
MEI was undoubtedly a good choice, but it seemed that both parties were not focused on this anymore.
As for Chen Ran… he had been here for too short a time; it was better to continue observing.
Besides that, she had another recommended person, but their personality was too timid, and the doctor might not like them.
In any case, Blanca regretfully bid farewell to MEI and said, "If you find that the First Research Institute is still the most suitable place for you in the future, you are welcome to come back."
MEI smiled and replied, "The First Research Institute is great; I've learned a lot. If I have the chance, I will come back to take a look."
Coming back to take a look means not staying.
For this, Blanca had no other emotions besides regret.
At this moment, Mobius was pondering something based on the report organized by MEI.
"Relying on consciousness to produce antibodies against Honkai…"
"Then, can it be inscribed into the genes?"
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