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Eden really is busy.
Ryan saw the message, pulled his hand back, and took a sip from his coffee cup.
Looks like I've made another friend—this friend not only has high cultural literacy but is also wealthy, and speaks so sweetly. It's definitely a good deal.
"Talking to her makes me feel like I'm cultured too. Actually, I am cultured."
Ryan muttered to himself. He had deep knowledge in the field of engineering; after all, writing couldn't fix the corruption problem. But in his past life, he had studied the humanities, and all those academic postures were finally coming in handy. Being a cultured person isn't bad; my path has no boundaries and can extend in every direction.
With a 'ding-dong' sound, he pulled out his phone, and his expression became even more pleasant.
The ten million sales commission had already arrived, and it had only taken a few nights of work. It was much faster than the old days of painstakingly taking tasks and killing people.
However, this joy lasted only a few seconds. He trembled as he typed a few numbers, and suddenly, the huge amount of money disappeared without a trace.
Two hundred thousand for Vil-V, eight hundred thousand for Möbius—looks like I'm just a transporter of funds.
The money hadn't even warmed up before it vanished. Then, another 'ding-dong' sound came. It was a meme sent by Vil-V.
(360-degree spiral kneeling in the snow) "Thank you, boss!"
This must be the Magician, damn it, taking the money and the 'id' just went back? Is it that realistic?
Ryan couldn't help but complain. Anyway, since he had to stay at the headquarters for a while, he decided to seize the opportunity and make some money back, at least recoup some of the 'losses.'
"Right, the Soulsteel weapons. I destroyed the Chi Xiao last time, and even if I can't get the Divine Keys, I need to make a high-quality item."
The Divine Keys wasn't completed yet, and the higher-ups probably wouldn't give it to him so easily. Ryan didn't care much. After all, only the first and third Divine Keyss were somewhat usable and wouldn't significantly enhance combat ability.
He casually replied with a meme, then held his phone and entered a petrified state, remaining silent for several minutes. Gradually, his brow furrowed.
Vil-V can at least pretend to be cute with a few words. Möbius, you didn't even say thank you?
Maybe she didn't see it.
He threw his phone back on the desk, then was about to go back to bed and rest. Recently, the Fifth Herrscher seemed to have vanished. In the safest place in this world, Ryan planned to follow up on the experiment progress and take a break.
Just as he unbuckled his pants and loosened his belt, he heard a 'ding' sound. The door lock turned green and opened automatically, revealing a familiar figure.
Möbius was still in her white lab coat and short skirt with black stockings. She was playing with a door card while softly humming an unfamiliar tune. She looked very pleased.
However, when she saw Ryan crouching next to the bed, the song faltered, and her eyes widened in surprise.
The man wasn't exactly a beast, but his muscles were at the level of a fitness enthusiast, not to mention the power contained within them, which was enough to make the Herrscher retreat.
Möbius didn't cover her eyes like a shy girl. Instead, she slowed her gaze, scanning over his chest, abs, hips, and thighs, finally returning her gaze to his face.
The muscles were nice, but his appearance was handsome. When he wore clothes, he really looked like a weak scholar who liked to reason.
"What are you looking at?" Ryan felt a shiver run down his spine from her stare. He remembered when he was with Cang Hai, Hua had seen him change clothes, and her face turned red immediately, her eyes becoming a series of spiral patterns.
This person was quite the opposite. If she wasn't embarrassed, then I sure am.
At a time like this, it's better to take it slow. Otherwise, I'll be ridiculed immediately.
Ryan slowly buttoned his clothes, then heard a sneer.
"Heh, when you were unconscious in Cang Hai, I've seen everything. Oh, not only have I seen it, I've touched it too. There's no need to be shy."
What?
Ryan immediately raised his head, gritting his teeth. "What did you do?"
Her words reminded him. Back then, he had been so excited by the joy of obtaining the third Herrscher's power that he forgot about such an important detail.
Möbius didn't answer, though. She tucked the door card back into her pocket, grabbed a swivel chair, and sat down, crossing her legs smoothly.
She half-removed her black high heels, swinging them gently by the toes, then slightly lifted her chin.
"Ryan, guess what~~~"
This sarcastic tone had reached its peak, making Ryan blood pressure soar to its limit, his eyes becoming extremely fierce. Möbius's foot immediately stopped moving. Her snake-like instinct made her sense the danger.
"Cough, I just took some hair samples. Didn't even take blood."
"Really?"
"Otherwise, I would've drawn blood already. Why would I need to ask you for it!?"
Ryan thought for a moment. This logic made sense, and he calmed down. "Well, that's more reasonable."
Phew...
Möbius sighed in relief. Just now, Ryan was truly terrifying, but after she relaxed, she immediately gritted her teeth.
Damn it, I actually feared this barbarian!
She felt an intense sense of humiliation. She had forgotten that she was also a fused warrior. But spending all her time in the lab, how could she face beasts from the battlefield?
No, I need to learn some combat skills. Otherwise, if he uses force against me, what can I do?
Möbius took a sneaky glance at Ryan, who was changing clothes. Her closed legs shifted slightly.
"Hey, you weren't really going to act, right? Don't forget, you're supposed to be a gentleman."
Oh, now you remember I'm a gentleman?
Ryan was a little 'flattered' and glanced sideways. "I'll just give you a lesson."
"What, what lesson?"
How would I know.
Ryan hadn't thought it through. He squinted and carefully examined Möbius, making her skin crawl. It felt like a knife was sweeping across her face, chest, abdomen, and thighs, causing her to instinctively lower her legs and sit up straight.
This mature and sexy figure had a perfect figure, with her white shirt stretched high. The outline of her purple bra could vaguely be seen, and her stomach was flat. Her waist was slender like a snake, quickly expanding from there.
Her long, straight legs extended from under her short skirt, taking up nearly half the length of her body.
From top to bottom, and then from bottom to top, she paused at her middle, which looked like a peach and slightly fuller. But no matter what, she wasn't fat. In fact, the indentation on the cushion revealed her elasticity.
Slap it twice, it would feel nice.
"What are you looking at!?" Möbius immediately jumped up, crossing her arms and looking very wary.
"You stared at me for so long. Shouldn't I return the favor?" Ryan snorted coldly. If it weren't for his remaining sense of gentlemanly decorum, he would have said directly:
Keep pretending. Your skin that surpasses human limits, when will you learn to be shy? Playing hard to get, huh?
But then again, this kind of reaction suits me just fine. The old Möbius wouldn't be shy like a girl; at least she was shameless.
As a top biologist, what kind of scene hadn't she seen? When it came to physical contact, she felt like she was the one at a disadvantage.
"Alright, alright. Do you really think I'd fall for it? Are you going to scramble to comfort me?" Ryan adjusted his glasses and said casually, "Don't think I'm stupid, Möbius."
"I didn't..." Möbius bit her lip, but she couldn't continue her sentence.
If you truly like someone, you would feel shy, wouldn't you? ♪
Elysia words lingered in her mind, but she absolutely couldn't say them out loud. Her reaction just now was entirely instinctive, with no planning behind it.
Damn it, she really hit the nail on the head?
For a moment, Möbius even regretted it. She had used similar tactics in the past to properly deal with this guy, triggering Ryan vigilance. But now, of course, it wouldn't work.
How laughable. I'm regretting it. What should I do now?
'Should I just speak my real thoughts? No, this would make me lose all face. Besides, it involves that fat woman. If she finds out, I won't be able to stand it.'
Her expression twisted, feeling more complicated than any of her experiments. Too many variables.
I can't fully confirm Ryan thoughts, and his purpose makes me feel awkward. Am I really so easy to hand over my pride?
Absolutely not. At least he needs to rip the pride off me. That way, it would be fair. And if he uses this opportunity to ridicule or reject me, I just want to turn him into a specimen and put him in my room. But I can't beat him.
Humans are so troublesome. Can't they just stop thinking and become invincible beings?
"Hey, what's wrong with you?" Ryan couldn't help but speak up, realizing that he had just been messing around, but why had Möbius fallen into deep thought? Even the gleam in her eyes had vanished.
Her thoughts immediately snapped back. She hadn't come to a conclusion yet, but she knew she couldn't tell the truth. Otherwise, it would turn into the 'free-give' theory.
Through cooperation with Vil-V, the advantage is on my side. Heh, at least I've figured out that you have nothing to do with Elysia. You still want to control me, and I can't let you have your way.
She let go of her lips and lightly tilted her head. "You're very alert, Ryan. No wonder you're my most precious assistant."
"Because I know you too well, Möbius. Of course, you know me well too. In every aspect, neither of us will tolerate failure."
"You think you can suppress me?"
"Of course. At least now you've rarely done anything reckless. That's all thanks to me."
"Bullshit. Excessive confidence is arrogance. Do you want to teach me how to do things?"
The two exchanged words, their gazes equally cold and proud, silently staring at each other, urging the other to speak.
Just speak already. Give me a way out, and I'll immediately seize the opportunity to slide down smoothly.
The more they thought this way, the harder it became to speak, until the phone on the table rang with a 'ding' sound, drawing their attention.
"Your phone. Is it... Sakura!?" Möbius's voice became sharp immediately, thinking to herself, don't these annoying people know what personal space and priority mean?
"It's almost noon. Sakura asked me to go eat. What about you? Do you want to come?" Ryan walked over, about to pick up the phone when he saw Möbius's hand move faster, instantly hanging up.
"What are you doing!"
"I'm treating you to this meal. You don't need to go." Möbius crossed her arms, blocking the door. When she saw Ryan skeptical, broke look, she lightly stomped her foot. "The money is in the expense account. I won't take it out for living expenses."
"So you're treating me to air?"
"The cafeteria doesn't have anything good. I'll make it for you. Anyway, the Fire Moth gave out living supplies, so it's a waste not to use them."
Before Ryan could respond, Möbius didn't wait and dashed into the kitchen, then poked her head back out.
"This is a reward for you providing the funds. You just wait gratefully!"
When her greenish head disappeared, Ryan finally reacted, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Möbius, you, the useless one in daily life, can cook?