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The two of them walked out of the door with laughter, and the dullness just now disappeared. Ryan held the door handle and looked to the side with a smile: "Then I'll close the door."

Kevin only showed a hint of nostalgia and nodded.

"Okay, let's come back after we solve the collapse. I hope everything will be the same as before."

Ryan didn't scold him for making random comments, he just gently closed the door. The gradually closing door seemed to be sealing off a beautiful memory, until it was completely locked with a "click".

He and Kevin looked at each other, opened their palms, exchanged keys, and put them in their innermost pockets. Then they dragged their luggage and disappeared into the corridor.

"Let's walk back to the branch and go to the commercial street for a midnight snack."

"Eating noodles again? Can you change to something else?"

"That ramen shop is about to close. Please eat with me one last time."

"Then it's your treat."

"Tsk, you're such a cheapskate."

......

Mu Continent, York City.

As the most prosperous city in the world, it is still bustling with traffic even late at night. Looking down from the high-rise buildings with the fire moth pattern, you can see the prosperity of mankind.

Densely packed taillights formed a light band, the buildings were still brightly lit, office workers who were working overtime were walking hurriedly on the road, and occasionally one could hear the sound of gunshots from zero-yuan purchases.

On the giant projection is a beautiful girl, whose perfect singing voice makes passers-by stop and take an occasional breath, and then the green light comes on and they continue their busy day.

"Humanity is so rich, civilization is so brilliant, no matter what kind of trials it has to go through, it is like a moth chasing a flame, never stopping, so which will burn out first, the moth or the flame?"

An old man in front of the French window was humming poetry. A thin face was reflected in the glass. He had a goatee and gray hair that was neatly combed back. A fire moth brooch was pinned on the chest of his straight suit.

"There are moths chasing fire, so of course the flames will be annihilated first."

The old man's green eyes turned and saw the door open and a middle-aged blond man stopped in front of his desk.

"Callis, are you so sure?"

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief, we have gathered all the talents and dealt with the two Herrschers." The handsome man named Calis bowed gracefully. He had to be so sure because the person in front of him was the Commander-in-Chief of the Fire Moth, who could also be called the Commander or Speaker, anyway, he was the one who made the decisions in this supranational organization.

"Even if there are occasional shortcomings, at least everything is under control now."

Occasional shortcomings?

The old man glanced at the documents on his desk. Every piece of paper was top secret. On the top was a file, which was a photo of a girl with a ponytail.

"The U.S. Congress refused to invest more money, citing the financial crisis as the reason. Lucia also refused to put nuclear bombs into combat. They still don't understand. They are afraid that we will be unable to solve the problem after solving the Honkai Impact. However, they don't know that we don't even understand what Honkai Impact is."

"Each country has its own standpoint. They only unite reluctantly because the crisis of survival outweighs the immediate interests. But they also have to consider the future." Calis smiled and took out a bottle of wine from the cupboard and poured a glass. "So we have to thank the Herrscher for his appearance."

"Yes, without them, the League of Nations would have passed the division proposal long ago. After all, beasts below the Emperor level are not good enough, so there is no need to keep the Fire Moth."

"Then we have to toast to the Herrscher." The middle-aged man toasted from a distance, took a sip, and said, "7 branches, 35 sub-branches, the Fire Chasing Moths have indeed gone beyond control. No wonder they are unwilling to continue to invest after seeing the horror of the Herrscher."

"This only proves that the Herrscher is not scary enough!" The General Manager tapped the table lightly, leaning forward, his thin body bursting with powerful momentum, "According to the report sent by the Far East Branch, we have found a talented person, but we have also encountered a lot of trouble. His identity has been exposed. I have guessed the content of the meeting later."

Calis glanced at them, smiled and shook his head: "Hand over the vampire, and then follow the clues to dig out those old things, right? There is no other way. The Fire Moth is a combination of powerful departments of various countries. Although I have caused many people to die heroically, it is inevitable that some will be left behind."

"It's been two years since the Second Herrscher. People are like this, they always forget the pain once the wound has healed." The old man showed sarcasm. It was just like in those blockbuster movies, when aliens attack, humans will unite and repel the enemy, but will also fight because of the uneven distribution of the spoils.

"Don't worry, they won't leave."

"The family behind that kid doesn't have that much power. Even if he is a member of the Fire Council, he can only represent one voice in Europe."

"It has nothing to do with them." The blond man took out a document from his briefcase and placed it on the table. It was filled with dense data and charts. The old man took just one look and held his breath.

"The third collapse is approaching."

Chapter 25 Far East Branch

Huhuhu......

At daybreak, Ryan and Kevin ran straight from Qianyu Academy to the outskirts of Changkong City. In front of them was a high wall with barbed wire. Helicopters kept roaring through the sky. Soldiers with live ammunition sat on the edge of the cabin, looking at the two figures below in confusion.

The Far East branch of the Fire Moths is located in the suburbs. It was originally an air force base, covering thousands of acres. Its two runways can take off and land heavy transport aircraft, and the underground has been hollowed out, which is enough to support the security of the entire Far East.

"Ryan, you can really run." Kevin held his knees and gasped for breath. He ran for dozens of kilometers in one breath, and even he was a little tired.

"You're far from being an athlete. In fact, my physical fitness is not much better than yours." Ryan was at ease and didn't even sweat.

"Why?"

"you guess."

Damn, this bastard is so cocky.

Kevin gritted his teeth and hurried to catch up. The two of them performed pupil scans at the gate. After confirming their identities, the gate slowly opened. As soon as he entered, Ryan saw a busy scene.

The road was lined with tanks and armored vehicles, with rows of gun barrels pointing at the sky at forty-five degrees. Fighter planes loaded with missiles were taking off and landing on the runway. On the other side of the runway was a training ground where a group of recruits were carrying logs to exercise.

Thousands of members, complete heavy weapons, and some special forces equipped with epoch-making weapons, this is the power of the Fire Moth, and there are more than 30 similar branches.

'No wonder there are so many internal conflicts. This kind of strength is enough to overthrow the regime. No wonder the League of Nations wants to cause trouble at the slightest opportunity.'

Putting aside military strength and high technology, the maintenance costs of these weapons alone are astronomical, and this money is not earned by the Fire Moth itself.

"It's amazing, isn't it? Just like in the movies." Kevin also came forward, looking shocked. "Look, there's a fleet of heavy aircraft taking off over there. It looks like they're heading north?"

Ryan turned his head and saw several transport planes loaded with infantry fighting vehicles taxiing, while several fighter planes were circling overhead.

"For mid-level or above Honkai beasts, this kind of firepower is more than enough to deal with lower-level Honkai beasts." Ryan retracted his gaze. He never underestimated human technology.

Those Honkai beasts don't have any 'mysterious' protection. If they can't be killed, it only proves that their firepower is not strong enough. Even the Honkai Emperor can't withstand a 2,000-kilogram laser-guided bomb.

But it is different for the Herrscher. It is not a difference in strength, but a difference in power.

"Let's go, I've seen more big scenes than you."

"Tell me about the big scene."

"A few years ago in Shenzhou, an emperor-level Honkai beast appeared. That thing was able to interfere with the signal, and it was finally dealt with by an 18-inch cannon. Let me tell you, that cannonball was really powerful."

The two talked as they walked, and the soldiers passing by ignored them. The death rate of the Fire Moths was too high, especially for these noisy recruits. Out of self-protection, no one wanted to make friends.

After chatting and laughing, they soon arrived in front of a four-story building. The roof was densely packed with satellite antennas, and there was a silver Fire Moth emblem on the wall.

"I'm here. Go and rest. You'll have training in a few hours." Ryan saw a short-haired girl standing by the door. It was Lieutenant Rose whom he had met before.

"Damn it, why do I have to sleep in a tent? By the way, Ryan, can I ask you for a favor?" Kevin scratched his head and said embarrassedly, "If you have time, can you teach me some skills? After all, you are pretty good."

"No problem, I'll come to you after I finish dealing with this. After all, I'm your senior." Ryan smiled, and then saw Kevin gritting his teeth but unable to vent his anger, so he could only turn around and leave, and then he smiled even more happily.

However, Kevin's suggestion is very good. On the one hand, it can increase his combat power to protect himself, and on the other hand, Ryan can find a way to escape from Mebius.

Mobius, you think you've won? You'll have to bear the consequences.

Just as his mood was rapidly deteriorating, the lieutenant came to his side and took the luggage lightly. Ryan glanced at the young-looking girl and frowned, "Lieutenant, have you also undergone physical transformation?"

This physical transformation is the main project of Mobius. It has now gone through several generations, from the simplest bioelectric stimulation to the experiment of using Honkai energy on suitable people. It can be regarded as a preliminary attempt at the Fusion Warrior Project.

Science has always been a step-by-step process. Even something as simple as a light bulb requires a lot of prerequisite technology.

"Well, moderate transformation. I'm not an office worker." The girl pointed at Kevin's back with a cold expression. "He has good potential. The instructors gave him all A's. Maybe he will be able to carry out combat missions next month. If he survives, he will become a veteran."

"Kevin will definitely survive." Ryan didn't even think about it.

The girl's thin lips moved slightly, and her left eye flashed with envy and contempt. In the end, she only said: "I hope so, Dr. Ryan, please follow me."

The two walked into the building, and the interior was even more sci-fi. The corridors and ceilings were made of alloy, and both sides were filled with pipes. When the gate was closed, it even blocked out the roar of planes outside.

Ryan looked around. It was his first time visiting the Far East Branch, and he found the facilities here were quite good.

Some screens were scrolling mission maps, with red dots of different colors appearing in various places in the Far East. Without asking, one knew that the collapse was happening. It was a pity that the fate had to be hidden, otherwise Ryan would be willing to accompany the Fire Moth to hunt everywhere.

The sound of military boots hitting the ground continued to be heard, and fully armed soldiers ran past. Those stationed here were all "special countermeasures forces", and the helicopter must have been ready outside.

"The frequency of deployment is quite high."

"It's true that the collapse has become more and more frequent recently. Mu Continent is ready to provide support, but don't worry, we have made various plans." Rose didn't even turn her head. After the pupil test, the elevator in front of her was unlocked and opened. "Dr. Ryan, let's go to the 35th floor underground."

Ryan then noticed that the girl in front of him was still wearing a tight combat suit, so he nodded slightly and stepped into the elevator.

The lieutenant is very silent, or no matter how extroverted a person is, he will become like this in the endless killing. In a sense, the collapse is also boring.

It appears suddenly and destroys everything around it. The fire moths that receive the warning rush to deal with it. After destroying it, it comes back to rest, and then the process repeats over and over again. The only change, perhaps, is that the corpses pile up more and more.

buzzing...

The elevator fell rapidly, and the floor numbers kept flashing. The silence of half a minute was suffocating. Ryan did not presume to be a spiritual mentor. He was a man of great ability, and it was good enough for him to keep his friend.

Ding.

The elevator door opened, and Ryan immediately saw a Fire Moth logo on the metal wall in front of him, with a circle of small words below it.

[Light yourself up and illuminate the future for mankind]

This is the motto of every Fire Moth warrior, except that most of them here are researchers in white coats.

"Welcome to the Far East Research Department. You need C-level or higher authority to enter here. It's very safe." Rose put down her luggage and pointed to the passage on the left: "Dr. Ryan, this is the dormitory area. You can ask Dr. Mebius where to live. I have to prepare for the attack. Excuse me first."

"Lieutenant."

"Do you have anything else?"

Ryan looked at the girl who was no more than eighteen years old and pressed the close button for her: "Live well for yourself."

As the door closed, he saw the girl's eyes gradually widen and then disappear completely.

Ryan sighed softly. This was one of the reasons why he was reluctant to join the Fire Moth. The person he finally got to know might die tomorrow. If he was lucky, his body would be intact and buried deep in a metal coffin. Even the tombstone might be wrong.

Having been here for too long, he knew that this world was not only dirty and complicated, but also not a place for a few young boys and girls to show off. At the feet of every hero, there were mountains of corpses.

He took a deep breath and put all these things behind him. Maintaining himself in despair had almost become an instinct. He turned around and saw a beautiful woman with milky white hair coming towards him.

She has a plump figure, like a ripe peach, and exudes the aura of a mature woman all over her body.

"Dr. Ryan, I'm Blanca, Dr. Mebius' assistant. Please give me your luggage. The room has been cleaned up. Please go to the doctor immediately. She has been waiting for a long time."

"Okay, I'll go find her right away." Ryan was furious, but when he handed the gift to the other party, he warned: "Don't put weird things in my room."

Blanca's face suddenly turned bitter: "Don't worry, not everyone is as persistent as the doctor. I often get headaches because of her self-willed behavior."

"Well, you guys have worked so hard." Ryan started walking, then stopped after a few steps. "Where's Mei? Is she here?"

"Dr. Mei is looking for information in the literature room. Do you want me to ask someone from the Physics Department to notify her?"