V2/Chapter 1: Unlimited funding is so cool

V2/Chapter 1: Unlimited funding is so cool

Three days later, the Fire Moth finally disclosed the details of the operation against the Eighth Herrscher internally.

The code name of the Eighth Herrscher was officially confirmed as "Herrscher of Sentience". The power she possessed was to control consciousness. Her intention was to induce coma manifestations across the world through the Internet, thereby weaving a giant dream that could cover the entire world, trapping everyone in it, and ultimately bringing the entire human civilization to a dead end.

However, the opponent happened to run into the muzzle of the gun. The artificial intelligence "Prometheus" created by Dr. Ai Yue noticed the abnormality at the first time and calculated the hiding location of the Herrscher based on the situation of the Great Eruption. Finally, through the decapitation tactics of the Fusion Warrior team led by Ato and Kevin, the crisis was successfully resolved within 48 hours.

The above is the announcement issued in the official name. Its content is very different from the actual battle plan, but it is enough to fool the vast majority of ordinary members.

After all, there were only a few people who actually participated in this operation.

"Is this really okay?" Dr. Mei put down the report in her hand and looked at the man in front of her again. "Ai Yue, your contribution is far more than what is mentioned in the report. This is a bit unfair to you."

"My contribution cannot be explained in a report. If that's the case, then it doesn't matter if I don't say anything at all." Ai Yue waved his hand indifferently. "Compared to this, was my application approved?"

"Can they still choose not to approve it?" Dr. Mei sighed helplessly, "You have obviously already done that, why are you still entangled in the written report?"

Ai Yue had never explained to anyone what he had done, but the attitude of the top management of the Fire Moth had changed so abruptly that Dr. Mei naturally had an idea of what had happened. After all, she had already speculated about it.

In other words, now the Fire Moth actually has the surname Ai - even in the near future, the whole world may have the surname Ai.

So Dr. Mei couldn't understand why Ai Yue had to apply for a new laboratory for himself in the form of a written report.

No, to be precise, it is no longer as simple as a research laboratory. Ai Yue formally submitted an application called "Establishing X Research Institute", and this institute will be used to solve "all problems that cannot be solved by mankind".

Looking at the whole world, only this person is qualified to say such words.

"The proper form must be followed. After all, I am not a dictator." Ai Yue said with a smile, "In the eyes of those who don't know the truth, I still have to pretend."

Of course, this was just an excuse. After all, he couldn't say that he was actually enjoying the feeling of "someone above giving him the green light."

"I always feel like you're showing off to me," Dr. Mei took out a folder from the side and handed it to Ai Yue, "This is the feedback you wanted."

Ai Yue opened it and took a look, then smiled with satisfaction.

The response to this report was very simple. The gist was to raise Ai Yue's authority level to the highest within the Fire Moth, and he would enjoy all priority rights. Funding applications would be approved directly without approval, and there would be no upper limit. At the same time, he could choose any one of several regions as the address of the research institute, and even if he wanted to establish a separate branch outside the headquarters, it would be allowed.

Simply put, do whatever you want.

"You have a higher level of authority than I do. These guys customized a level of authority for you right on the spot." Dr. Mei couldn't help but sigh again, revealing a complex emotion in her words. "It's great that there's no cap on funding... I have to share the funding I get with that loser Vill-V."

Dr. Mei is not only responsible for scientific research projects at Fire Moth, but also for the overall management of all scholars. Except for Mobius, the funding of all projects is controlled by her. Therefore, many times in order to take care of others, her own projects will be affected by insufficient funds.

When she said this, she was still looking at Ai Yue's reaction, and the expression of "Can you give me some of your funding?" was written all over her face.

'By the way, what is Dr. Mei studying now, the Sea of quanta?'

Ai Yue thought of the other party's great reputation in the quantum field and couldn't help but nodded secretly.

The research on the Quantum Sea is also beneficial to the future of the Earth. If we can absorb energy from the Quantum Sea to fight against Honkai, then many things will become very simple.

Of course, the power of the quantum sea is not so easy to utilize, not to mention that there are countless world bubbles in it. Rashly disrupting the situation will only lead to the death of more innocent lives.

However, considering Dr. Mei's current progress, Ai Yue doesn't have to worry about this problem for the time being.

But he also knew that Dr. Mei was not a good person either.

Among the three most outstanding scholars in the Fire Moth, Dr. Mei looks the most normal, but is actually the craziest. If she were not bound by the person she loves, and if her goal was not consistent with the survival of civilization, this person might become a more dangerous existence than Honkai.

Although the top executives of the Fire Moth were idle all day long, at least they did one thing right by accident, that was to control the research speed of Dr. Mei and others by limiting the funding. Otherwise, human civilization might have been killed by the big daddy they had created without even having to wait for the arrival of the Herrscher of the End.

Thinking of this, Ai Yue decided to ignore the hint in the other party's words for the time being.

He completely forgot that he is now the one who is not restricted and has the greatest possibility of creating Big Daddy.

"Come to think of it, the base seems to be quite lively today?" Ignoring the expectation in the other party's eyes, Ai Yue abruptly changed the subject, "Could it be that today is some kind of festival for the Fire Moths?"

"Oh, it's just a routine dance." Dr. Mei didn't react to Ai Yue's indifference. After all, she was mostly teasing. "Every time after the war with the Herrscher, the Fire Moth would recruit new members, and later there was a welcome ceremony like the newcomer dance. Although there is no need to recruit new members this time, the dance was still held as usual. Do you want to go and see it?"

"I see," Ai Yue touched his chin, "but why did Elysia tell me it was a celebration party?"

"That's probably because she was talking about something else." Dr. Mei glanced at the time and began to tidy up the documents on the table. "It's getting late. I should also get ready to leave work."

Ai Yue was a little surprised: "You're actually going to get off work?"

"Ahem." Dr. Mei blushed for the first time. "Today is a holiday, so... Kevin is also on holiday."

Ai Yue immediately showed a look of disgust, then turned and left.

'Damn couple!'

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