Chapter 27: Come and join us

Chapter 27: Come and join us

The beast-eared girl plan was finally rejected by Ai Yue himself.

After all, although this world has experienced many vicissitudes, the current gender ratio is still dominated by men. In other words, for every beast-eared girl that the fusion warriors create, they will definitely create more... uh, beast-eared men?

So this will definitely not be the final version of the Fusion Warrior Program, but it can still be used as a transitional version.

Ai Yue simulated in the system for a long time and finally found the formula that could stably construct the deformed body. In this way, the success rate of the fusion warrior operation would increase significantly, and the rest of the optimization program should be left to Mobius.

After all, mass production is not something that Ai Yue can do alone. If he wants to increase the number of fusion warriors to prepare for future wars, he must rely on the power of the Fire Moth.

After sending the updated formula and general description to Mobius through the Fire Moth intranet, Ai Yue focused his attention on the next thing.

Kevin's temperature is out of control. Can it be reversed through subsequent operations?

Ai Yue directly chose to use Kevin's hair that he had obtained before, and successfully obtained new scientific research progress and optimization points. Kevin's current genome data was also presented to him without any concealment.

Ai Yue studied it for a long time and used up all his optimization points, and finally came up with one good news and one bad news.

The good news is that at present, it is indeed possible to repair the information loss caused by forced fusion of the genome through subsequent operations, but the bad news is that it cannot be done by the Fusion Warrior formula alone.

Even if Ai Yue managed to come up with a complete version of the fusion warrior formula, he could not completely fix the loopholes that had occurred. Although he could rely on special potions to temporarily restore Kevin to normal, that was only temporary.

However, the Fusion Warrior Plan may not be able to do it, but what if other means are added?

Ai Yue withdrew from the current project, and the galaxy-like technology tree appeared in front of him again. He looked upwards in the direction of the Fusion Warrior Plan and soon saw the "Body Transformation Surgery (Shocker Version)".

(TL: Body Transformation Surgery (Shocker Version) Is from Kamen Rider)

If we can refer to other similar technologies and enable the Fusion Warrior Program to continue to make breakthroughs in its original level of completion, then things may turn around.

'Of course, before that, I should prepare the gift for Kevin first.'

Ai Yue took out the prepared materials from the bag beside him and frowned again.

'There are not enough materials. I have to start a project to raise funds for the Fire Moth.'

Ai Yue lived a very peaceful life in the next few days.

He gets up in the morning every day to do some scientific research. If he feels a little overwhelmed, he will go to have lunch. In the afternoon, he checked on Pardofelis's training, then went for a walk. After dinner, he went to chat with Aponia. In the evening, he came back to continue doing scientific research. If he feels sleepy, he goes to bed. When he wake up the next day, he continued this cycle.

In fact, he had led a similar life in Twilight Street before. The difference was probably that the environment and conditions in the Fire Moth Base were much better. At least he didn't have to eat the same canned food and compressed biscuits every day.

Now he heard that the children in the Twilight Street Sanatorium can also eat different vegetables every day. he doesn't know when he can go back to visit.

"I just happened to apply for a family visit leave tomorrow."

Aponia, who was chatting with Ai Yue, heard the other party's sigh and couldn't help but ask: "Do you want to go back with me to take a look?"

"You've only been here for a few days, and the higher-ups are willing to approve your leave?" Ai Yue was stunned for a moment, then realized, "That's right, they probably wouldn't dare to refuse."

"But, let's go back to Twilight Street..."

Ai Yue raised his head and thought for a while, then finally sighed: "Forget it, it's a bit too early to go back now."

The Honkai disease has not been completely cured yet. When Ai Yue went back and saw the children who were infected, he could do nothing but feel uncomfortable. He hated that feeling, so he decided early on that he would cure them the next time they met.

"I understand. I'll tell the kids." Aponia looked at Ai Yue's face and nodded. "So how have you been lately?"

"Me? It's fine." Ai Yue smiled. "There's no need to worry about safety issues here. Meals are even free. I'm having a great time."

But Aponia reached out and held Ai Yue's face, making it impossible for him to avoid her gaze: "If that's the case, then why do you keep frowning?"

Ai Yue had no choice but to answer vaguely: "Alas, scientific research is like this. If you don't do scientific research, you won't understand..."

"I really don't understand. Those things are a bit too profound for a nun like me." Aponia didn't let go. "But, as a nun, maybe there are things I can do."

"For example?"

"How about you take a rest here for a while?"

Although Aponia was asking questions, her attitude was extremely tough. She did not use the "Discipline", but relied on the powerful physical strength of a fusion warrior to press Ai Yue's head onto her legs.

"So what are you doing?" Ai Yue was lying on his back, but half of his vision was blocked. "Can I have a knee pillow?"

"The Fire Moth's book mentions this way of relieving stress." Aponia gently pressed Ai Yue's temple. "How is it? Do you feel relaxed?"

"Not at all," Ai Yue answered honestly, "and your fingers are very stiff. Why do you feel more nervous than me?"

"Because it's my first time trying this kind of thing." Upon hearing this, Aponia stopped trying to massage and directly covered Ai Yue's eyes with her hands, forcing him to close his eyes and rest. "You should be more tolerant of ladies, right?"

For some reason, Ai Yue heard some resentment in the other party's tone.

He didn't know how to respond to this sentence, so the atmosphere in the room suddenly became quiet.

"Thanks."

After a while, Ai Yue spoke again.

"Compared to your previous assistance, this is just a tiny part of the return." Aponia responded calmly. After a moment of silence, she suddenly spoke again, "After returning to Twilight Street to visit the children, I will go to the 'Deepest Place'... You are right, that place really needs me."

"Kalpas will probably be unhappy." Ai Yue could almost imagine what kind of disgusted expression Kalpas would have under his mask when he saw Aponia's ghost reappear. "What time are you leaving tomorrow? I'll see you off."

"At eight o'clock in the morning, a plane will deliver supplies to Twilight Street, and you can take me there." Aponia said, "I also..."

She was interrupted in the middle of her sentence because there was a knock on the door: "Aponia, are you there? Can I come in?"

It was Elysia's voice.

When Ai Yue heard someone was coming, he subconsciously wanted to get up, but Aponia's hand was pressed firmly on his thigh, making him unable to move.

"Yes." Although she was exerting force with her hands, Aponia's voice was as calm as ever. "Please come in, Ellie, the door is not locked."

"Sorry to bother you~" Elysia's cheerful voice came into Ai Yue's ears along with the sound of the door opening, "Oh, am I here at the wrong time?"

Ai Yue realized that Aponia had no intention of letting go, so he had to reach out and poke her in the lower back, which made the nun release her grip on him.

"What's up?" Ai Yue quickly climbed up from Aponia's lap. "I'm leaving too. You guys chat. Don't bother me."

In this situation, if he was caught by a third person, no matter how thick-skinned Ai Yue was, he would not be able to help but feel embarrassed.

On the contrary, Aponia, the instigator of everything, still had a calm expression—Ai Yue even suspected that she did it on purpose. After all, as a psychic fusion warrior, it should be the easiest thing for her to notice someone approaching her room.

"Oh, no, it's really great that you're here, Ai Yue." Elysia also smiled, as if the scene she just saw did not make her feel out of place. "In this case, I don't have to make another trip to your place."

"So what's the matter?" Seeing the other party's expression, Ai Yue's heart moved, "It doesn't seem to be a serious matter."

"Well, it's not a Fire Moth mission, but it's also very important." Elysia said with a smile, "We want to hold a birthday party for Kevin. I wonder if you guys would like to attend?"

"Birthday party?"

"Yeah, we can take this opportunity to gather everyone together for a meal." Elysia said, "Kevin, don't be fooled by his cold face now, he used to be a very cheerful person, but for various reasons...he became like this."

Although Elysia was vague, both Ai Yue, who knew the inside story, and Aponia, who was considerate, realized that there must be many things hidden in it.

"Anyway, taking advantage of this relatively peaceful time, Mei and I decided to give Kevin a grand birthday party!" Elysia smiled again, "Do you have time?"

"I'm sorry, I'll be heading to the 'Deepest Place' soon, so I might not be able to be there." Aponia hesitated for a moment, then shook her head, "But if you don't mind, I will send you my blessings in my own way."

Aponia was not unfamiliar with Kevin. In the past few days, whenever Dr. Mei asked him to test the power called "Discipline", the taciturn man would stand far away and observe everything. His expression and eyes were very cold, but when he looked at Dr. Mei, he would reveal a little warmth.

Even if she couldn't be considered a friend of the two, how could she not send her blessings when seeing such a relationship?

"Is that so? That can't be helped, but thank you for your blessing anyway." Elysia also expressed her understanding, and soon looked at Ai Yue again, "Ai Yue, you should have a lot of free time recently, right? I've seen you wandering around the park several times."

"I may have to go on a long trip in a couple of days, but it shouldn't be a big problem." Ai Yue nodded, pretending to be nonchalant, "But who are the people attending the birthday party? Do I know them all?"

"Oh, so what if we don't know each other? Isn't it better to get to know each other?" Seeing Ai Yue agreed, Elysia nodded happily, "I'll introduce you to each other later. It's settled!"

As if she was afraid that Ai Yue would go back on his word, Elysia turned around and was about to leave. Finally, when she was about to close the door, she stuck her head out and said, "By the way, don't forget to prepare a gift, okay?"

Then she closed the door gently.

Ai Yue also breathed a sigh of relief—this way, his first goal should be accomplished soon.

"You're going on a long trip?" Aponia asked at this moment, "Is it the thing you mentioned before?"

"Well, I'm going to meet a very interesting guy." Ai Yue nodded, "Come to think of it, she is somewhat related to the place you are going to next."

"The deepest place?"

Ai Yue nodded.

The director of the weapons research department, Vill-V, is a master of mechanics and engineering. She is also the creator of the "Deepest Place" of the prison. She can be said to be a genius no less than Mei and Mobius.

The "Divine Key" series, which would later become a powerful weapon to fight against Honkai, was created by her.

"Is she very powerful?" Aponia suddenly asked, looking at Ai Yue's expression.

"Not bad," Ai Yue nodded subconsciously, "Probably about the same as Dr. Mei."

"Compared to you?"

"That's far from the truth." Ai Yue shook his head decisively, "Why are you asking this all of a sudden?"

Ai Yue now possesses the power of the system. Even if all the people in the world were put together, they might not be qualified to compare with him. Even though Vill-V had an extremely exaggerated setting in the original plot, she was obviously not as good as the system.

"I just suddenly became curious about what kind of person you would like." Aponia lowered her eyes and did not look at Ai Yue again. "It's getting late. I should rest."

Ai Yue also stood up tactfully: "Oh, see you tomorrow then."

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but when he left the room, he seemed to hear Aponia sigh.

At eight o'clock the next morning, Ai Yue arrived at the airport as scheduled and met Aponia carrying a small suitcase and preparing to board the plane.

"Give my regards to the children." Ai Yue handed over the box in his hand. "These are the little toys I prepared for them. Tell them that I will visit them soon."

"I see." Aponia took the box and handed it to the staff, "I have something for you too."

As she spoke, she took out a ring from her pocket.

"What is this?" Ai Yue was stunned for a moment, then remembered something.

"Dr. Mei said that my Discipline can also be imposed on certain specific things to achieve specific 'commandments'," Aponia said slowly, "This is one of the ways... Of course, this ring does not impose any 'commandments', it just contains some of my expectations."

"Would you accept it?"

"Okay," Ai Yue took the ring and put it on his finger without observing it carefully, with a subtle expression on his face. "However, Aponia, I still hope you don't give rings to others casually... How should I put it? This kind of thing still needs to be cautious."

"Is that so?"

Aponia observed Ai Yue's expression, then smiled slightly.

"I promise."