LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 145: That Man
As a high-profile criminal who had repeatedly attacked Fire Moth bases, the initial decision was to execute Vill-V. Although Lee had vouched for her, Vill-V couldn't escape imprisonment.
However, Vill-V was a genius. Even Lee, with her Laborer Skill Set, had to admire her escape skills. Vill-V kept escaping from a prison so secure that even a fly couldn't get in, forcing Lee or Elysia to recapture her.
Eventually, Fire Moth, tired of playing cops and robbers, chose to dump Vill-V on a deserted island and let her fend for herself.
"You're really invested in that girl." Mobius sneered at Lee, who had just returned, dusty and tired. "Even escorting her to prison. I don't know what you see in her."
[Energy +450]
Lee had just walked into the lab when she was greeted by Mobius's sarcasm and the energy notification. Mobius was jealous again.
But that was perfect for Lee. Nothing was better than getting energy coins the moment she walked in.
Her efforts to max out Mobius's favorability weren't wasted.
"Vill-V is too smart. Elysia is on a mission. I'm worried others can't control her during transport." Lee smiled. "And we're old friends. She made my sword."
"'She made my sword~' – Hmph!" Mobius repeated Lee's words mockingly, her tone dripping with displeasure. "Just a knife. I could make one for you. Why bother with some nobody?"
"Because you're always busy, Doctor. I didn't want to trouble you with such a small thing." Lee smiled ingratiatingly and took out a wooden carving from her pocket, handing it to Mobius. "This is a gift for you, Doctor. Only for you. Please forgive me~"
"Hmph, you have some conscience… What's this?" Mobius, who had softened a bit, froze, looking at the ugly monkey carving.
"It's said to be the mascot of P-21 Island." Lee spread her hands, looking innocent. "Although the island is deserted now, it used to be a resort. This monkey was popular."
Lee rubbed her hands apologetically. "But, I have another favor to ask…"
"You—Sigh, fine."
Mobius sighed helplessly. What could she do?
"What do you want me to do?"
"I knew you were the best, Doctor~" Lee grinned. "I applied to have Vill-V join Fire Moth, but the interviewer was probably too incompetent to understand her. So… I reapplied. Could you personally review her application?"
[Energy +1800]
"I think it's just their incompetence." Mobius said flatly.
"Don't say that, Doctor, please!" Lee leaned closer, staring at Mobius pleadingly. "Trust me, Vill-V is a genius. She can contribute a lot to humanity! You'll see it if you meet her. Please?"
What kind of spell had Vill-V cast on Lee? Was there a recipe for it? No, that wasn't the point.
"Fine, I'll consider it." Mobius finally relented, unable to resist Lee's persistence. "But you have to do something for me."
"Anything, Doctor! Anything you ask!" Lee patted her chest confidently. "Don't worry, even if you want the next Herrscher's core, I'll get it for you."
"The Third Herrscher's core will definitely be sent here for research. Stop joking." Mobius rolled her eyes. "It's a simple task."
"I'm going to Nagazora City soon. Come with me – you're from Nagazora City, right?"
"Nagazora City?" Lee paused, then smiled. "Yeah, my hometown. I can show you around, Doctor~"
"But why Nagazora City?"
"I saw an interesting article. The author's views and arguments are sharp. Even those old quantum physics geezers couldn't write like that." Mobius said casually. "And the author is a teenage girl. I'm going to meet her. If she doesn't disappoint, I'll recommend her to Fire Moth."
"An article that Doctor values must be amazing." Lee nodded, smiling. "Leave the security to me."
Nagazora City, quantum physics paper, teenage girl, Fire Moth… It had to be that woman.
Was it finally starting? Was the top scientist of the Previous Era, MEI, about to appear?
Since Mobius was targeting Mei, did that mean the plot was starting?
Would that invincible, emotional man, Kevin, appear too?!
Lee's eyes sparkled with excitement. Although he seemed to have lost to Elysia in the protagonist race, he was definitely a powerhouse.
More importantly, Lee didn't know how deep Elysia's feelings were, but Kevin's were definitely deep.
A love lasting 50,000 years, could anyone compete?
Sigh, she wanted to farm his energy, but it seemed impossible…
Unlike the love-starved Otto, who fell instantly for someone gentle, Kevin had always been the center of attention. Everyone liked him, countless girls were interested in him.
But Kevin didn't have a girlfriend until he fell in love with MEI at first sight.
He probably hadn't thought about marriage before meeting MEI, and wouldn't consider marrying anyone else after meeting her.
This kind of love at first sight was the trickiest…
Lee remained calm, but her mind was racing.
If she couldn't steal Kevin, could she steal MEI before they fell in love?
Unlike Kevin's love at first sight, MEI wasn't initially interested in Kevin.
If she added some planning…
Lee smiled.
The rules of engagement were set.