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The high mortality rate, the difficulty of selection, and various side effects, coupled with the significant fluctuations in the combat effectiveness of fusion warriors, all contribute to the problem.
The high mortality rate goes without saying; even with the latest and most advanced version of the fusion warrior technology provided by Mebius, this remains a weakness of the technology.
The difference compared to the beginning is simply that one out of 100,000 people can survive, while one out of 50,000 people can survive.
For this reason, Dr. MEI, who was constantly overworked and seriously ill from fighting the Honkai, did not become a Fusion Warrior—because the risk was simply too high, and the previous civilization at the time could not afford to lose Dr. MEI.
The side effects are manageable; this is basically perfected. However, it's not much better for Asuras and Vishnu, as evidenced by the fact that Thousand Calamities was only a Fusion Warrior when he was a Herrscher of Restraint.
As for the fluctuations in combat power... Pado is a classic example. The technology of Fusion Warriors is actually about genes selecting people, not people selecting genes. Not all Fusion Warriors can fuse with those powerful Honkai Beasts.
The elite Fusion Warrior force is selected from millions of people, but only a little over two hundred are selected. Among them, there are definitely many like Pado.
In reality, the only advantage of fusion warrior technology may be its low cost.
Compared to the samples and reagents needed for the experiment—this project has always been controlled by Mebius, who is in charge of almost all the fusion warriors—Mebius would use expensive drugs to 'make the test subjects as successful and survivable as possible', even if it was only '0.01' percent. The higher-ups have always had a lot of opinions about this approach.
Originally, the most expensive cost of this technology might have been just a human life, which would have been acceptable if someone had died. However, due to Möbius's actions, the cost of this experiment was increased to at least a hundred times the original cost.
This approach significantly reduces the only cost-effectiveness advantage of fusion warriors.
Unfortunately, only Mebius was capable of performing this surgery, so the higher-ups at Zhuhuo had no choice but to turn to the less cost-effective 'Armed Doll' technology.
Then... the puppet rebelled again, and before the annoyed higher-ups could handle it properly, the Ninth Herrscher sent the entire Mu Continent away.
With no other option, they had to rely on fusion warrior technology again—and thus the Chimera Project was born.
As these technologies related to fusion warriors surfaced in her mind, a look of helplessness and disdain appeared on her beautiful face. She removed the 'facehugger' from her face, finding it hard to believe in the so-called fusion warrior technology.
The Valkyrie squad created by Destiny's half-baked artificial Stigmata is more cost-effective than the Fusion Warriors!
MEI was naturally aware of Jiang Qiao's aversion to the 'Fusion Warrior' project, and she shook her head, saying:
"No... I plan to try developing it from the perspective of Stigmata."
While the cost-effectiveness of fusion warriors was actually quite good—after all, an extremely strong individual like Kevin eventually emerged—MEI ruled out this fusion warrior project, which was originally intended to become the mainstream, due to concerns about 'Alicia's' thoughts or other considerations.
Even—MEI abandoned the idea of 'simply making Kevin a fusion warrior,' although from a rational point of view it was necessary for humanity to defeat the Honkai. Knowing a little from Jiang Qiao, she also thought she could use Kevin's feelings for her to get the big boy to willingly lie on the experimental table.
But she absolutely couldn't do that, even though she didn't have much affection for Kevin.
This is too unfair to Kevin, and MEI is also certain that if she dares to play like this, the 'Alicia', Mebius, and even Velvi in front of her will definitely not give her a good look.
Although she knew that even so, the 'Alicia' in front of her would not choose to 'give up', at most she would only be 'disappointed' with her, but whether it was out of consideration for Alicia's feelings or to avoid any rift between them, MEI chose to shut down the Fusion Warrior technology directly.
If we're talking about cutting-edge power, don't we still have myself and 'Alicia'? They're no less capable than fusion warriors, it's just that there are very few situations that force MEI to personally take off her researcher's uniform and take to the field.
The intellectual young woman stared at 'Alicia' who was holding the fairy Alicia, and a hint of helplessness appeared on her face.
I've really gained another difficult 'hindrance' to deal with.
MEI, who was maintaining 'absolute rationality' in work matters, thought this way, but a slight smile also appeared on her face.
This is also a good thing.
At least, with 'her' presence, I can at least maintain my basic moral principles.
This is also a once-in-a-lifetime stroke of luck.
Otherwise, MEI is certain that, given her personality and style of doing things, she would never hesitate for even a moment if it were a measure that could help defeat the Honkai.
—As Hua and most people say, MEI is always trustworthy, but never worth following.
She wasn't the kind of leader who could rally people; all she could do was lead them onto the 'right' path.
When the pink-clad girl heard that the fusion warrior technique had been rejected, she was clearly relieved, and even the fairy Ellie in her arms was quite happy.
The power of the Fusion Warrior is not a gift, but an exchange that is almost a curse.
If not for the pressure of the Honkai, probably not a single one of those two hundred or so Fusion Warriors would have been willing to acquire this power.
“Stigmata…”
"Yes, I plan to refer to the Stigmata Project designed by Mebius and use the 'Global Connection' system I'm going to design as the core to design an armed system that can strengthen the grassroots soldiers and the public."
"And the first step to doing all this, without a doubt, is—"
—First, find someone to organize the plan!
Chapter 165 Waaaaah, Dr. Mebius is so pitiful!
After receiving the data from MEI, Möbius snorted and glanced at the pink figure that had barged into his laboratory with a hint of annoyance.
"Hmph~ You've really kept quite a few things from us, Alicia~"
Despite saying this, there was little blame in Snake's words—just like Mei, when they learned that 'Alicia' came from the future and revealed the theory of imaginary numbers, they had already vaguely sensed that the other party was different. The return of the originally clumsy Alicia and the subsequent events only confirmed their guesses.
Of course, there were some things they didn't anticipate, but that's not a big deal.
After all, everyone needs to have some secrets, right?
"This data came at just the right time, saving me a lot of trouble." The green-haired 'older woman' spoke with a hint of excitement and joy.
MEI has to take care of the internal affairs of the Firemoth, and at the same time prepare for the 'Global Connection' plan—although this plan is actually divided into many modules, which are jointly handled by her, Velvet, Mebius and even other branches of the Firemoth, this does not prevent her from being a very busy person.
Mebius, of course, is one of them.
Besides part of the 'Global Link' plan, she also had her own 'Fusion Warrior' plan in its early stages—unfortunately, after the appearance of the new Herrscher of Domination, Mebius had basically given up on it.
Since both are genetic engineering, and there's an opportunity to develop and research towards a perfect life form like the 'Herrscher,' why does she still insist on focusing on fusion warrior technology?
You should know that her ideal is—to use my own hands to elevate humanity to godhood, freeing humanity from the shackles of fragile flesh and making them perfect beings like the Herrschers.
The reason why fusion warriors appeared was simply because Mebius had difficulty accessing Herrschers at that time, coupled with the pressure of the situation, and the fact that the special material 'Shesa' piqued her interest, which led her to create such a thing.
In reality—the 'fusion warrior' technology, which is something that Gray Serpent and even the general public can be proud of, is by no means a source of pride for Mebius; rather, it is more like a 'shame' forced upon him by reality.
What she wanted to create was not a half-baked fusion warrior with a "pack of side effects" and "unrestrained abuse of life"!
Of course, despite denying the existence of the 'fusion warrior' technology, Mebius would not abandon it.
The technology, which was modified countless times by the future Mebius, was indeed the 'crystallization of Mebius's wisdom', even though the project was quite a disgrace to her.
For humanity, it represents cutting-edge genetic engineering technology; many of its components, even if not used to create fusion warriors, can play a significant role in other areas.
For example, Mebius's current research on the 'Law of Domination'.
“I’ve seen MEI’s message, and I’ll prepare a proposal when I have time, but there’s a problem…” Although she didn’t know why she felt a chill run down her spine when MEI asked her to prepare a 'proposal,' the previously unsuspecting Möbius couldn’t comprehend that the social problem known as 'client standards' was about to befall her. Putting that aside, she looked at Jiang Qiao with a rather troubled expression:
"Blanca has resigned."
When he said this, Mebius's words were tinged with resentment and gritted teeth.
Upon hearing this, the girl, holding the fairy Ellie, showed a look of sudden realization:
"Eh...no wonder I didn't see Blanca when I arrived."
As Möbius's assistant, Blanca was quite dedicated and had a high attendance rate in Möbius's laboratory; she could be seen almost every time.
Her departure was indeed a huge blow to Möbius's laboratory.
After all, in this huge Möbius laboratory, there were actually only Dr. Möbius and her assistant Blanca—although there were some other people, they were mostly field personnel assigned by the organization.
Unfortunately, Möbius's reputation was really bad. Even though MEI had somewhat curbed the upper echelons' suppression of Möbius, her snake-like way of doing things and her unbridled scientific research philosophy were not something that ordinary people could accept.
“Little Gretchen is also at the age where she needs someone to take care of her. It’s not surprising that the environment is getting worse and worse.”
—Gresh was born a few years after the Second Great Collapse. After giving birth to Gresh, Blanca entered the infamous Mebius Laboratory in order to pursue her studies.
As time progressed and the scale and influence of the Firemoth expanded, the frequent small-scale Honkai events around the world kept the Firemoth's resident squads extremely busy—including, of course, the Ninth Squad led by Hen.
Before the Honkai Impact 3rd was more frequent, Hen could occasionally act as a stay-at-home dad, and Blanca and even Mebius could take care of the child from time to time. However, after the Fourth Honkai Impact 3rd, the former had no free time, and the latter... Although Mebius didn't mind continuing to take care of the child, and she quite liked the little one, the atmosphere in Mebius's laboratory was not suitable for the growing Gretchen, not to mention that some employee regulations had to be taken into account.
For various reasons, Blanca had to give up her job as Mebius's assistant for the sake of her child.
"Hmm... In that case, how about I recommend a few assistants to you? I guarantee you'll be very satisfied~" Recalling her conversation with Snake in Paradise, Jiang Qiao instantly thought of potential new assistants for Mebius.
The predecessor of the flawless man—Klein.
Logically, she should have been the 'assistant' successor that Blanca actively recommended to Möbius after Blanca's departure.
Unfortunately, it seems that Blanca doesn't recognize Klein yet.
This is not surprising, after all, according to the original development - from the end of the second Great Collapse to the fourth Great Collapse, at least four or five years had passed. However, Jiang Qiao's intervention shortened this time to within a few months.
Under such circumstances, how could Blanca possibly have the energy to get to know other people?
Hmm...right, there are also the Danzhu and Cangxuan sisters from Shenzhou. These two are also quite good candidates for assistants...I think that's right. Jiang Qiao was a little unsure, but thinking that the two of them were able to get along so happily and harmoniously in the Möbius Laboratory, they must be quite suitable for the Möbius Laboratory (confirmed).
Oh, and little birds too.
I heard from Mei that she seems to still be recovering from her injury... I'll go see her later.
"up to you."
Mebius didn't have high hopes for Jiang Qiao's suggestion—she couldn't stand it if the assistant this annoying guy found was as troublesome as 'her', but her recently increased workload did make her very eager for a competent assistant.
Hmm... it would be better if the assistant who comes could give a better massage.
Mebius was somewhat dissatisfied with this thought.
She had originally planned to train Blanca a bit and then enjoy herself after work, but that guy Hen... just snatched Blanca away!
The thought of her 'hard work' being stolen by that frivolous man sent her blood pressure soaring.