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The car stopped smoothly. Outside was the headquarters of the Fire Moth, a huge and simple single building. Ryan looked outside and saw Mebius and Hua getting out of the car, so he opened the door as well.
"Why, don't I look like that?"
"Yes, but it's a little hard to understand, even though you've been this way since you were a kid." The man didn't get out of the car, but asked seriously, "You took so many risks and did so many things. What benefits did you get?"
"Nothing." Ryan answered without hesitation, got out of the car, walked a few steps, turned around again, and smiled: "Returned with a full load!"
The inconsistency made the man sitting upright stunned for a long time, and then he shook his head.
It turned out to be the case.
Mebius and Hua got out of the business car at the back one after another. Both of them were in a bad mood, which made Klein at a loss.
She felt very uncomfortable along the way. She remembered that the doctor was interested in starting the conversation at first, but the girl was like a wooden stake and didn't say a word. Later, the only sound in the car was the sound of Mobius shaking his feet.
As an assistant, she knew that this was a sign of the doctor's impatience.
"A dull guy, nothing can be said about him. That man has such bad taste that he likes this kind of woman." Mobius raised his chin slightly and looked at the other person for the tenth time.
She was pretty and lovely, but too plain. She was wearing a military uniform without any trace of dressing up, which was completely useless from an aesthetic point of view.
"Hmph, what a shameless way to dress. Just like Carol said, you are trying to seduce me with this."
Hua was also looking at Mobius, especially the reflective black stockings, which attracted the sidelong glances of the passing Fire Moth members. If they were to receive such a gaze on themselves, they would definitely not be able to bear it.
Just as the two were staring at each other, Ryan came back and looked a little puzzled when he saw their expressions.
Why do you seem to be at odds with each other the first time you meet?
He didn't quite understand what these women were thinking, so he just coughed and said, "We've finished talking about it. Just as I thought, the problem has been solved."
"What's the problem?" Hua came over quietly, and then saw Ryan's embarrassed expression, and his expression became even darker.
"I can't tell you now. It's not good to know too much." Ryan explained. Hua is still too far away from these things, so why let her worry about it.
So she would know?
The girl turned her head and saw Mebius showing a reserved smile, which made her purse her lips and take a deep breath.
"Brother, I'm going to prepare for the honor ceremony first."
"Well, I will definitely come to the auditorium to applaud you later."
These words made the girl a little happier. She saluted gracefully and walked away in a heroic manner.
In just a few months, he has transformed from a student to a soldier. He has grown up really fast. That's right, Hua's sullen personality makes him suitable for being a soldier.
Ryan saw the figure walking away, then he turned around and looked at the smiling Mebius: "Smile, smile, smile, what are you laughing at, can you cause less trouble?"
"Trouble? I didn't do anything. Your junior sister is like a wooden stake. It's really a waste of her age."
"Don't say bad things about her. You, an old lady in your thirties, won't understand."
Aunt???
Mebius raised an eyebrow, she was indeed several years older than Ryan, but she couldn't be considered an aunt.
"Oh, you're already protecting me. I just didn't expect you like this kind of stuff."
"What does it have to do with you?"
"Of course it's related, because..." Mebius saw Ryan's puzzled expression and changed his tone again: "You are my property."
"I don't remember signing the contract to sell myself, and before we talk about the property, please pay me the salary first."
Ryan snorted, not wanting to talk to Mebius anymore, and walked away.
After not visiting for several years, the Fire Moth's headquarters is still the same as before. It does not have the strictness of a military base, but rather looks like an ordinary government department.
It is located in Manhattan, the most prosperous district in York. Outside the walls are rows of office buildings. If it were not for the fire moth logo on the top of the building, it would look almost indistinguishable from the outside.
Very few people were wearing military uniforms, most of them were in suits and ties. It was rush hour, and everyone was hurrying in, carrying breakfast. If it weren't for the armed guards, one would have thought this was some high-tech company.
However, the Fire Moth headquarters is just like a certain Pentagon. It mainly handles various affairs and applies for funds from the League of Nations. The real core is deep underground.
"Are you interested in such boring things?" Mobius followed quietly and said something extremely treasonous: "If you want to sit in that position, I fully support it."
Then you can pester me every day and devote resources to me like crazy, right? That would be so great for you.
"Not interested. The primary job of that position is to balance interests, and one's hands are always tied."
"But he can also use that power to change the status quo, as you plan."
Mebius was instigating this, after all, Ryan had the ability, and if he went up, she could also benefit.
Ryan paused on the stairs and slowly turned around: "You don't have to really sit on it. Remember what I told you in Changkong City?"
Mebius thought for a moment and then remembered what Ryan had said.
When necessary, he will physically eliminate any obstacles.
Chapter 95 I am also a user of the Face Fruit!
After entering the building, I took the elevator straight up to the 35th floor. The elevator door opened with a 'ding' sound, and there was a long corridor.
The outer side of the corridor faces Manhattan, with tall buildings and a constant flow of traffic. It is a prosperous scene, which makes Ryan understand why the Fire Moth placed its headquarters in such a place.
Whenever I feel tired from work, I look out the window and suddenly feel that my efforts are meaningful. I have a sense of accomplishment that I am protecting human civilization.
[Light yourself up and illuminate the future for mankind]
Ryan looked at the Fire Moth logo in the atrium and felt that this psychological suggestion was quite useful. He had seen so many Fire Moth members, some of whom were self-righteous, but very few of whom were afraid of death.
A staff member in a black suit came over, checked the two people's ID again, and then made a gesture of invitation.
"Dr. Ryan, Dr. Mebius, please follow me."
"Thank you for your help," Ryan said, and followed behind him. He caught a glimpse of Mebius yawning out of the corner of his eye.
This woman hates meetings the most. She always finds various excuses to shirk her duties, or simply lets Klein attend the meeting on her behalf. I didn't expect that she would come this time.
Perhaps this meeting is particularly important as it concerns the future division of power in the research field.
Ryan didn't think much about it, nor did he care about the division of power. Unknowingly, he had been deeply embedded in this world, just in the field of research.
He has some respect for the three leaders, Mei, Mebius, and Velvi.
"I didn't expect that I would become a user of the Face Fruit."
He scratched his face and suddenly realized that if he had followed his original plan to survive until the present civilization, he would have succeeded. By swiping his face card, he could at least get a place as a hero, and then go into the hibernation chamber and see him again in 50,000 years.
The modern civilization is even simpler. You can find a job as a cleaner at St. Freya's College, and then continue to cling to the big three. During the final battle, you can just clear out the miscellaneous soldiers and be responsible for shouting 666. At most, you can go to Kevin to swipe your face card. Old classmates will always give you some face.
'But that's too boring and against my destiny.'
Ryan laughed at himself and put this simple plan behind him. He didn't need to worry because his instinct would make the choice.
At this time, the man in the suit had pushed open the door, and Ryan saw that it was a small windowless conference room with several long tables.
There were five people sitting behind the table, all wearing white coats. Most of them were bald and had white hair. They looked very smart. Only two girls did not match their style.
There is no need to introduce these two people, of course they are Mei and Wei Liwei.
Mei was still the same, wearing round-frame glasses and typing away at the keyboard with her head down. When she saw Ryan come in, she nodded slightly as a greeting.
Wei Wei was the same as always. She stood up in a very social way and waved her arms: "Lian, come and sit over here. I have a lot of interesting things to tell you!"
She had a very loud voice, and her face showed the word "excited", which attracted everyone's attention. To be honest, it was quite refreshing to see a funny person among a group of old scholars.
"Didn't you say she was rational and calm?" Mebius came closer.
"That's the 'I', but that guy is socially anxious and can't handle this kind of situation. But the 'Magician' is too socially arrogant. Does she think this is an amusement park?" Ryan stretched out his hand and made a knocking head gesture. Weiwei subconsciously hugged her head, stuck out her tongue, and finally sat back.
Finally I suppressed it. This idiot, please don't ruin my image. The atmosphere of wisdom in this room is about to overflow.
It can be said that this small conference room concentrates the smartest brains of mankind. If the Herrscher kills everyone inside, it will be more terrifying than destroying a continent. As a scientist, Ryan was also infected.
He straightened his white coat, adjusted his glasses, and sat down nearby.
Of course he refused to go over. With Weiwei's mouth, she might say something horrifying. What if these bald men report me?
Mebius glanced at the empty seat, rolled his eyes, and ran to sit across from him.
This woman is trying to cause trouble again.
Ryan didn't have time to catch her. He smiled and nodded to the bald man next to him, and glanced at the nameplate on his chest.
Institute III, Vidic.
Oh, the research institute that studies the quantum ocean.
Ryan was stunned for a moment. He didn't study much about the quantum sea, and his most profound impression of "quantum" was:
Hill is really useful, but also really hard to draw.
"Nice to meet you, Dr. Ryan. I have read the report from the Fifth Research Institute. You have made great contributions. I see that you have made great achievements at such a young age."
Just as Ryan was lost in thought, a bald middle-aged man in his fifties had extended his hand. He had an ordinary appearance, a thin body, dark circles under his eyes, and a friendly smile.
"Dr. Vidic, you are too kind. We just have different research directions. We are still far behind our predecessors." Ryan also smiled. He automatically regarded these non-threatening researchers as allies.
"I can't say I'm a senior. I'm not even forty yet. Hahaha, people who do research always look old." Vidic was quite cheerful. He raised his hand and pointed at the others and said, "Dr. Kadis from the Institute of Medicine and Psychology is about the same age as me. Dr. Yodel from the Fourth Institute is a little older. He's a master in the field of materials."
Ryan nodded and greeted them one by one. The two men were relatively introverted and focused on revising their speeches. They nodded slightly, and Ryan figured out the reason.
The Fire Moth is not a place to gain experience. When it comes to the survival of mankind, results are the key. That's why Mei and Weiwei were promoted so quickly. As geniuses who appear once in a thousand years, they both have strong abilities.
Moreover, the research cannot avoid Honkai energy, which is very harmful to the human body. The old man can't hold on for long, so he simply becomes a technical consultant.
"It's a good thing that the higher-ups called us to a meeting. The Honkai is getting worse and worse. If we don't improve our efficiency, we will be ashamed of all mankind." Vidic shook his head and simply looked at Mei. "We don't have the time or interest to get involved in those trivial matters of the higher-ups. Of course, can the funding for the Third Research Institute be a little more?"
He has good emotional intelligence and expresses his loyalty before asking for funding. He is a good partner.
Ryan nodded imperceptibly. It was obvious that Vidic had already discussed this with May in private. After he spoke, the other two could no longer sit still.
"The Fourth Research Institute is also very important. With the help of Dr. Weierwei, we have made a major breakthrough in the development of soul steel. Now we need funding to tackle this problem."
"Now that Honkai disease is spreading, it is also very important to find a treatment method. This concerns the survival of mankind. Dr. Mei, you should consider it carefully."
"Nonsense, if we don't eliminate Honkai, this disease can't be cured at all."
"Haha, Dr. Yodel, then which Herrscher do you think is the end? We humans must not get sick and die first."
"In fact, the exploration of the quantum ocean is also very important. Maybe we can find another way."
"Shut up Vidic, your Third Research Institute is full of assumptions, so you should cut your funding first."