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Therefore, they must find out exactly how strong the core of the Herrscher of Domination is.
MEI, of course, understood this as well, and continued to explain:
"It seems that because the core is too weak, its interference is not very strong. At least for the ordinary subjects that Mebius discovered, their desire fluctuations are 20% higher than normal people when they are affected by the core. From the perspective of crime assessment, they are slightly higher than normal people."
"However, if this core issue is applied to criminals who are already heinous criminals—the only case so far has an assessment of at least 80% of the original, and their constitution will become even worse than before."
"Of course, there is good news—this core seems to have a judgment process. If it falls on someone who can reasonably overcome their desires, the effect of the Herrscher of Domination will be negligible, and it may even bring certain benefits to the host—for example, their Honkai energy resistance will increase to a certain extent, and their body will be healthier."
This is a test that sounds quite humane, unlike the Herrschers of the past who simply cut to the chase—it even gives humans the right to self-select.
The despicable become even more despicable, while the noble are rewarded. In any case, those with a certain level of Honkai energy resistance will ultimately be more likely to survive future major Honkai events than those with no resistance at all.
However, from a manager's perspective, this Ruler of Domination is quite a headache.
The mere fact that it makes ordinary people more susceptible to the sway of desire would cause crime rates to skyrocket. As for the effect of making bad people even worse...
If some members of the management team experience this effect, it would be a disaster.
"Couldn't we do it by removing the core or controlling its spread?"
"Not very good."
MEI shook her head and said:
"You probably haven't noticed, but the core of the Herrscher of Domination is located in a different place than that of a normal Herrscher. It resides in the cerebral cortex, and because it is connected to the central nervous system, even if it is removed in the manner of a Herrscher, it can easily cause irreversible damage to the host of the core."
"If it's a small-scale operation, it's a bit better—we can try it through nanoscale surgery, but this method is obviously not feasible for widespread use."
No matter how humanitarian they are, they still need to consider the cost, especially since control of the Fire Moth is gradually being transferred to their hands.
As a leader, one must consider the rational allocation of resources.
"Moreover, removing it is pointless. Even if it is removed, the core will reappear as long as it encounters an infected organism again."
As for its spread...
"This thing can be transmitted through animals."
—Because it is the core of a Herrscher, unlike ordinary viruses, this thing can be spread not only by birds and beasts, but also by fish and insects.
For this reason, Dr. MEI deduced that if this thing were to spread in the future, the animals kept by humans would likely become a hidden danger.
After all, humans can still control things to a certain extent, for example through technology or laws. But if animals are controlled by the desires of the ruler, no one can expect them to know how to restrain themselves. Perhaps there are indeed a few exceptions, but such cases are obviously not universally applicable.
"Hehe, you don't need to be so pessimistic."
With a beeping sound, Mebius connected to their call, his tone somewhat relaxed.
"While this is indeed a big problem, isn't it also a path of human evolution?"
As she spoke, a hint of passion flickered in her eyes.
The more Dr. Möbius learned about this Ruler of Domination, which spreads in a form similar to a 'virus', the more excited and thrilled he became.
This fascinated her even more than dissecting the remains of the Second Herrscher.
—With my own hands, I will raise the banner to godhood.
Because of his terrible family background, Mebius, who wanted to make humanity more perfect and not as ugly as his father, developed this idea after seeing the Herrscher, a perfect individual.
Even after dissecting the Second Herrscher herself, she still couldn't seem to get a satisfactory answer.
After all, the birth of a Herrscher, such a perfect being, is ultimately too demanding and lacks universality.
Therefore, Mebius chose a more universal route—the fusion warriors brought by the Honkai Beasts.
Due to the political situation and other factors, although this technology brought her 'immortality', compared to her ideals and what she wanted to do, it was at best a half-finished product, a failure.
It wasn't until the emergence of the Twelfth Herrscher that Möbius finally saw the dawn of her dream coming true—unfortunately, no one agreed with her ideas at all.
No one wants to abandon their human form and become a consciousness virus like the Twelfth Herrscher, right?
Although the Twelfth Herald has not yet appeared.
However, Mebius seemed to see a glimmer of hope in the 'new Herrscher of Domination' created from this cocoon specifically to target the 'Herrscher of Origin'.
It can turn all humans into the "body of the Herrscher of Domination". However, compared to the real Herrscher, Mebius is very clear that the "body of the Herrscher of Domination" is essentially a fake, like a silver spear and a crayon tip. It cannot become a Herrscher at all, but at best it is a slave to desire.
but--
If she can figure out a way to transform it from a falsehood into a reality and eliminate the hidden dangers, then the ideal of making humanity a more perfect life form seems to be within reach.
At that time, even the previously worrying collapse will no longer be a concern.
"...You're still clinging to that idea, Dr. Möbius."
MEI sighed.
This is where she, or rather they, differed most from Mebius.
Neither MEI nor Vervière could agree with Möbius's ideas.
Although they were well aware that what determines the essence of humanity is not the frail body of 'human beings', they still felt that Möbius's ideas were too hasty and too extreme.
It's as if the fate of humanity is gambled on Möbius's confidence in his own talent.
Mebius didn't expect Mei to agree with her. In fact, when they talked about this topic, they often ended up arguing and parting on bad terms.
So, she turned her gaze to another person instead—if it were that idiot, Snake would never do something so foolish, but with [Alicia] now, Mebius hoped for a different answer. This usually strong-willed genius now had a hint of barely concealed longing and trepidation in her eyes:
"Alicia, is that what you think too?"
"I'm sorry, but as [Alicia], I share the same opinion as MEI."
The pink-clad girl pondered alone, uttering words that disappointed Mebius—though the chances were slim, she still hoped that Alicia could at least be her confidante, but alas, she seemed to still be all alone.
...That's fine, since Möbius didn't need any companions anyway.
Thinking this way, the disappointment was hidden in my heart, but my desire to do what I wanted to do remained unwavering.
Even if MEI and Vilvi oppose her, she will definitely do what she has decided to do!
But just as she was about to end the call, the girl's unfinished words rang in her ears:
"But personally, if you feel it's okay, then go ahead and do it."
At that moment, a genuine smile appeared on Mebius's lips.
Sure enough, that woman is really annoying!
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If he were in the identity of [Alicia], he would not be able to agree with Mebius's ideas—after all, in the original story, Alicia was the one who most opposed Mebius's attempt to make humans Herrschers.
In the records of the pre-civilization in the Paradise, there is even an account of someone stepping in to dissuade Mebius from dissecting the Second Herrscher's body without permission.
But if we disregard this identity, Jiang Qiao would agree with what Mebius wants to do.
Perhaps it was indeed a very risky attempt, a future that no one could accept, but in any case, it was a decision made by 'humanity'.
If that's the case, then what's the difference between an individual and a group?
"Really, to say something like that to Dr. Mebius is going to cause a lot of trouble later."
After Mebius ended the communication, MEI, who was still maintaining the communication, glanced at the pink-clad girl with a helpless look, his words filled with a hint of annoyance.
She and Velvi were both on the side of being wary of Mebius causing trouble, but to their utter surprise, Alicia, whom they thought was on the same side, suddenly switched sides and joined Mebius's camp.
Even if everyone opposes him, Möbius, with his personality, would never give up. But if he does this, he will be quite motivated.
"Hmm~ We are companions after all. If even I object, wouldn't Dr. Mebius be all alone? That would be too... pitiful. Hmm, I shouldn't use that word. With Mebius's personality, she would never accept anything like 'pity'. So—I probably just don't want her to be alone."
"You really know her well. If Dr. Möbius heard these words, he might be very moved."
“Oh dear, she would probably say something like: Who needs your concern? I don’t need this kind of boring stuff! After all, Dr. Möbius is just that blunt.” The pink-clad girl put on a high-pitched voice, making faces and perfectly imitating 'Möbius', which made Mei cover her mouth and laugh.
And then came a sigh:
"I just hope this decision won't lead to the wrong outcome."
While not objecting to Alicia's feelings for her companions, as she gradually gains the rights of the Fire Moth, for the sake of the future of all humanity, MEI inevitably has to view Mebius's ideas from the perspective of a leader.
“You’re overthinking it, MEI. Even if Mebius didn’t do that, it would still be difficult for us to come up with a reasonable strategy to deal with the current Herrscher of Domination.”
"In that case, let Möbius do it."
Compared to the previous Herrschers, the current Herrscher of Domination is more like a serious test.
It no longer tests humanity by creating massive disasters, but transforms the form of that disaster into humanity itself.
Faced with such a dominant Herrscher, even Alicia, the Herrscher of Origin, couldn't interfere too much, after all—it was a trial for the human race.
"Don't worry, Mei, even if something goes wrong in the end, I'm here for you, okay?"
Despite the extremely simple smile, MEI still felt a rare sense of security from the girl on the other end of the communication.
She smiled, then regained her composure as she worked.
"Although the Law of Domination has indeed created a major problem for us that is difficult to eradicate."
"But even if we can't find a solution to this problem in the short term, we at least need a strategy that can effectively curb the social unrest caused by the Dominators."
"Do you have any opinions on this, Alicia?"
The appearance of the Herald of Domination will undoubtedly trigger a global security crisis, especially in countries where security is already precarious. This incident could exacerbate the situation, leading to frequent instances of free shopping.