Prometheus was somewhat disdainful of her creator.
Was it really appropriate to spy on others' privacy like this? And even setting up a specific program for it.
Wouldn't they beat you up if they found out, Dr. Vill-V?
At this moment, Prometheus was afraid that one day she would wake up to find that Dr. Vill-V had mysteriously disappeared.
"Appropriate? How is it not appropriate? Do you know who they are? One is our strongest combatant, and the other is someone who understands the nature of the Honkai and has exposed it to us in advance, allowing us to minimize losses.
Their every action could affect humanity itself, so I'm being vigilant for the sake of humanity's future. This isn't about spying, understand?"
Hearing Prometheus accuse her of spying, Vill-V immediately defended herself with righteous indignation.
Can a scholar's actions be called spying? It's clearly about ensuring that the two don't create a rift with humanity.
"..."
Prometheus didn't say anything, just stared at Vill-V with her emotionless eyes.
She didn't understand how Vill-V could say such things with a straight face.
Is the first step to becoming a researcher to have thick skin?
If so, was the synthetic skin on her face also thick?
Thinking this, Prometheus subconsciously reached up and pinched her own cheek.
It was soft and not particularly thick, which made Prometheus breathe a sigh of relief. She didn't want to become as thick-skinned as Vill-V.
"Fine, don't believe me then. But, among those Honkai beasts, is there a gene that's compatible with me? Prometheus, how much do you know about the MANTIS surgery?"
Changing the subject, Vill-V's previously playful expression suddenly turned serious.
Prometheus was prepared for this shift and wasn't surprised at all.
"I've mastered it 100%. I'd say I'm on par with you, Dr. Vill-V."
"Is that so? Then you'll perform the surgery on me. I trust you, Prometheus."
Vill-V blinked at Prometheus, looking at her with a motherly gaze.
But all she got in return was a look of disdain from Prometheus.
After all, Prometheus, now equipped with a full emotional module, could somewhat understand human emotions.
"Wuwu, technically, I'm your creator, so I could be considered your mother. And yet, you look at me with such disdain. Wuwu, there's no love, no love."
"Dr. Vill-V, I didn't know you had a talent for acting. But if possible, please stop performing."
Facing Vill-V's theatrics, Prometheus spoke with a calm expression.
"Fine, fine, you're no fun. Let's go, Prometheus. Oh, and while I'm asleep, remember to send out the notifications for me."
With that, Vill-V walked into her surgery room with a calm expression.
Prometheus floated after her.
After retrieving the vial of Honkai beast genes most compatible with Vill-V, Prometheus began the surgery.
Once the surgery was complete, Prometheus placed Vill-V into a nutrient chamber.
Then, using her own account, she posted an announcement that Vill-V would be unavailable for the foreseeable future.
...
"Vill-V underwent the MANTIS surgery? Does that mean all her personalities will emerge? But with my influence, I wonder if some strange new personalities might appear."
Reading the private message Prometheus had sent him, Chang Yuan muttered softly to himself.
But then he recalled the warm sensation from yesterday's parting, and Chang Yuan smacked his lips, lost in endless reminiscence.
Soft, warm, sweet—those were the only memories he had.
He had never felt Elysia so clearly before.
"Ahem, Chang Yuan, can you stop grinning so creepily? What happened? Did you do something incredible last night?"
When Kevin woke up, he saw Chang Yuan sitting on his bed, occasionally chuckling to himself, which sent shivers down his spine.
The way Chang Yuan would smile one moment and then stop, without any apparent reason, was genuinely unsettling.
"What do you know, you guy who's only held a girl's hand? You don't even dare to kiss Mei."
"Huh? What? I was just asking out of concern. Why are you attacking me like this?"
Hearing Chang Yuan's words, Kevin felt as if he'd been struck by lightning.
It was true that he and Mei were in a relationship and had held hands, but since Mei was always immersed in her research, he rarely got to see her.
As a result, even though they were a couple, all they'd done was hold hands.
"Pfft, hehe."
At that moment, an untimely laugh broke the silence.
Kevin turned angrily to see his so-called friend, Su, laughing.
"Ahhh! What are you laughing at? You don't even have a girlfriend. What right do you have to laugh at me?"
Kevin stormed over to Su, grabbing his collar and shaking him violently.
"I wasn't laughing at you. I just thought of something funny and couldn't help but laugh."
"What was it?"
Kevin glared into Su's eyes, ready to pounce if he detected even a hint of a lie.
"Well, there was a pregnant woman at the hospital who gave birth recently."
"???"
"What's so funny about that?"
Kevin was utterly confused.
What's funny about that? Unless the child is yours?
"You wouldn't understand. You're not a doctor, so you'll never get why it's funny."
"Huh, I guess that makes sense."
For a moment, Kevin actually thought Su's explanation made sense.
Unconsciously, his grip on Su's collar loosened.
Seeing this, Chang Yuan couldn't help but shake his head.
Kevin, Kevin, how did you even manage to win Mei over? Was it your dumb but persistent nature that won her heart? Wait, that might actually be possible.
Thinking about how the love lives of geniuses might differ from ordinary people, Chang Yuan understood.
Maybe geniuses are attracted to someone who's a bit foolish but patient?
"Wait, Chang Yuan, why are you telling us this? You and Elysia haven't gone further either, have you?"
"Kevin, did you forget what Chang Yuan said earlier? He said you don't even dare to kiss Mei. So, isn't his meaning obvious?"
"Obvious? You mean he's saying he dared to kiss her!"
Slap! x2
The sound of two hands smacking against foreheads echoed in the room—one from Su and the other from Chang Yuan.
Su had always known his best friend was a bit slow, but he hadn't realized just how slow.
And Chang Yuan hadn't expected that the future "Cool Kevin" would be such a blockhead.