Chapter 23: Some people are better off dead than alive
If you ask Dr. Mei what the biggest crisis hanging over humanity is, she will say it is Honkai and the Herrscher.
But if you ask her what is the most urgent crisis that humanity needs to solve right now, the answer will be completely different.
In Dr. Mei's eyes, the most urgent issue that needs to be resolved at present is the internal contradictions of mankind.
Although under the huge external pressure of Honkai and the Herrscher, humans have barely come together to form the Fire Moth, an organization that takes charge of the overall situation and fights against Honkai, due to various reasons, the internal structure of the Fire Moth is not a solid block.
Those who oppose the fusion warrior program are just one aspect of this internal strife. The real internal struggle is far more complicated than this.
The funding sources of the Fire Moth are very complex. There are grants from major countries, investments from multinational corporations, as well as compensation from internal patents or missions. It is precisely because of these different sources of funds that the top management of the Fire Moth is divided into various factions. Although their fights are silent, they will not be softened for the sake of each other's interests.
In order to contain each other, they spent a lot of money on spying on hostile factions; in order to contain each other, countless war weapons were pointed at their compatriots even at the most critical moments; in order to contain each other, the elite warriors who were supposed to fight bravely on the front line against the Honkai were transferred to become private soldiers of the assassination team...
If Dr. Mei could still tolerate these things, then those actions that, for their own benefit, even blocked and sealed projects that could benefit mankind would touch her bottom line.
In order to fight against Honkai, Dr. Mei can mediate between these factions and try her best to gain more support, but if even "fighting Honkai" itself has to be used as a bargaining chip by those people, then what is the meaning of the existence of the Fire Moth?
"Mr. Ai Yue." Dr. Mei seemed to have made up her mind. She pulled a chair over and sat down. It was obvious that she had a lot to say. "What's next is very important. I hope to get your understanding and support."
"So serious?" Seeing Dr. Mei's expression, Ai Yue also put down the experimental materials in his hand and pulled over a chair. "Okay, I'm listening."
"Have you finally made up your mind, Mei?" Mobius apparently realized something and smiled. "That's right. Those who blocked our way should have been dealt with long ago."
"First of all, the first thing," Dr. Mei did not respond to Mobius's words, but said to Ai Yue, "the patent application for the Honkai Energy Adsorption Device has been temporarily frozen."
Before this, Dr. Mei once said that she would help Ai Yue apply for a patent for the "Honkai Energy Adsorption Device", so that if the Honkai Energy Adsorption Device can be put into mass production in the future, Ai Yue can also get patent fees.
Considering that the quality of the Honkai Energy Adsorption Device itself is enough to stand out among similar products, there is naturally no need to worry about sales, so this patent fee will obviously not be a small amount.
However, he died before he could accomplish his mission. If I say that there is no one behind this, even Pardofelis would not believe it.
"I see. I understand." Ai Yue nodded, and then asked, "Is there anything I can do?"
"I'm afraid that nothing you do will make much sense," Dr. Mei shook her head, looking a little strange, "but you don't seem angry at all?"
"I just arrived and I'm stealing someone else's job. It's a good thing that I don't get beaten up," Ai Yue shrugged. "Dr. Mei, don't think I'm ignorant of the ways of the world. If you have anything to say, just tell me directly."
It was obvious that Ai Yue had realized what Dr. Mei wanted to say.
"Then I'll be frank." Dr. Mei nodded. "Perhaps you don't know much about what you did yesterday, but this is undoubtedly a very remarkable achievement. Putting aside Garuda's super-mutation factor, this formula alone can further improve the Fusion Warrior Project - but all of this cannot be published for the time being, and only a few of us know about it."
"I understand." Ai Yue nodded. "I guess if this gets out, I won't get a promotion or a raise, right?"
"Yes, it will bring disaster upon yourself." Dr. Mei briefly explained the situation of the opposition. "So before this matter is resolved, I hope you can keep a low profile and not attract too much attention."
"Don't even think about leaving him out of this, Mei." Mobius interrupted, "Ai Yue, do you want to join us and teach these guys a lesson?"
"We are not absolutely sure about this kind of thing, how can we drag Mr. Ai Yue into it?" Dr. Mei shook her head and looked at Ai Yue seriously, "Mr. Ai Yue, you are very good, probably better than me and Mobius. If our plan fails, then I hope you can take the responsibility of defeating Honkai after us."
Dr. Mei's tone was firm, yet revealed a calmness. It was obvious that she had made up her mind and was well aware of the possible consequences of this matter.
"I think what Dr. Mobius said is quite right. If I wait until you fail before I do anything, won't it be too late?" Ai Yue shook his head slightly. "Besides, now that things have come to this, it's impossible to stay out of it. Why don't you tell me about your plan, Dr. Mobius?"
Ai Yue knew very well that he was able to join the Fire Moth thanks to Dr. Mei's recommendation, and after entering, he was taken care of by Dr. Mei and Dr. Mobius. In the eyes of others, he had undoubtedly been labeled as a member of Dr. Mei's camp. If someone really wanted to attack Dr. Mei, he would not be able to escape.
Instead of expecting others to show mercy and let you go, it is better to take the initiative into your own hands.
Besides, how could Ai Yue miss such an opportunity to get closer to Dr. Mei and others?
"Well, if you insist." Dr. Mei sighed and did not force it. "First of all, have you heard of 'poison pupa'?"
Ai Yue shook his head honestly - although he knew it, he naturally couldn't show it at this time.
"The Poison Pupa is an assassination force controlled by the top leaders of the Fire Moth." Dr. Mei explained, "This force is usually used by the top leaders to deal with those... uh, opponents with whom they disagree."
"That Sakura came out of the poison pupa." Mobius explained, "Mei knew her because of an assassination."
"In short, if we want to solve the problem of internal friction, we must expand our voice." Dr. Mei continued, "and the best way to expand our voice is to have a strong enough military force."
"I plan to destroy the poison pupa and rebuild a secret force."