First Research Institute, Mobius's Laboratory.
At this moment, Mobius was sitting in her chair, watching the footage playing before her, her expression terrifyingly dark.
The news had already fermented, and the names of the First Laboratory and Mobius had appeared in the headlines.
"Doctor, what should we do?"
Looking at the information she scrolled through online, Blanca's face was filled with worry.
If this matter was fully exposed, the Doctor's already terrible reputation would probably hit rock bottom.
"What should we do?" A cold sneer touched the corners of Mobius's mouth. "Of course, we do nothing!"
At this point, if she still didn't realize she had been set up and used as a tool to balance the books, she would truly be an idiot.
"A bunch of reckless fools, actually having the guts to use me. Don't let me find an opportunity, or else... hehehe."
Looking at the Doctor's sinister smile, Blanca said, "But Doctor, if this matter gets out, your reputation..."
"You speak as if I have one to begin with."
"Uh..."
Blanca choked on Mobius's words, but she also knew Mobius was telling the truth.
"It's just some infamy. Let them curse me. Anyway, my value is high enough; no one can touch me."
"A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit. I've noted down this grudge!" Mobius gritted her teeth, her face extremely angry. "Sooner or later, I will take my revenge..."
Watching Mobius bite her handkerchief and sulk, Blanca sighed softly.
"Regardless, this matter is considered over..."
Ding!
Just as Blanca thought this, a notification arrived from the judicial organ of the United Government.
Mobius glanced at it, sneered, and prepared to toss it aside.
But as her finger swiped across the notification, she saw the name of the person required to undergo investigation at the end.
It wasn't herself, as Mobius had expected, but—Blanca.
Crack...!
The communicator in her hand groaned under her grip. The sharp edges even pierced Mobius's palm. Drops of blood fell onto her pristine white lab coat like plum blossoms blooming in the snow.
Mobius's face twisted terrifyingly.
"How dare they!"
"These damn bugs, this trash, how dare they!"
Blanca was startled by Mobius's reaction, but she soon saw the reason for Mobius's immense anger.
—A document demanding she undergo a corruption investigation.
She instantly understood the reason for Mobius's fury.
These people knew that given Mobius's status and value, the United Government couldn't possibly touch her, nor could they make her take the fall.
So they chose her, Blanca.
Coincidentally, as Mobius's most trusted assistant, most of the funds flowed out through her hands.
And to the higher-ups, she didn't possess the same value as Mobius.
As someone much more versed in worldly affairs than Mobius, Blanca could even figure out that these people might also be giving Mobius a way out.
As long as all the blame was pushed onto her, everyone else would be safe and sound.
An assistant embezzled huge sums of project funds, leading to a major accident at the laboratory. The poor Dr. Mobius was played for a fool by her.
Fortunately, the law enforcement agencies were sharp-eyed, seeing through Blanca's evil plot and throwing her into prison to face the judgment of justice... What a beautiful story!
But as the person involved, Blanca's face turned pale.
However, her attention was soon drawn by Mobius's eerie voice.
"Heh..."
Drops of blood trickled down from her fingertips, but Mobius ignored them.
At this moment, her eyes glinted with a ferocious light, as if she wanted to devour someone, and a sickly smile played on her lips.
"A bunch of reckless fools, daring to plot against my people!"
Mobius had to admit that she was completely enraged. The fact that this trash aimed their spears at Blanca angered her even more than if they had aimed at herself.
She opened the sealed safe in the laboratory and took out several reagents with skull and crossbones printed on them, a crazed smile on her face.
"Heh... since you don't want to live, then all of you can go die!"
Watching the seemingly possessed Mobius, Blanca huddled to the side, shivering. She had never seen the Doctor so terrifying.
At this moment, the sound of the originally sealed laboratory door opening rang out.
Under the gazes of the two women, the door opened, and a pink figure walked in from outside.
"My lovely Mobius, what is making you so angry?~♬"
"Elysia?!"
Seeing the smiling Pink Elf walking in, Mobius put away the reagents in her hands.
She turned her head, her face full of disgust.
"Leave my laboratory immediately. This is none of your business."
"My~ is Mobius worried that I'll be implicated in this matter too?"
'Elysia' seemed to see through the thoughts hidden beneath Mobius's cold facade.
This woman with a sharp tongue but a soft heart was actually using a seemingly tough attitude to block her friend outside, preventing her from being dragged into this mess.
"What kind of nonsense are you talking about?" Mobius's face grew even colder. "Are we very close? Unauthorized personnel, hurry up and leave my laboratory, or I'll have the guards throw you out."
But this overly familiar pink-haired girl seemed to completely ignore her words, smiling as she squeezed to her side.
"Don't say that~♬"
Elysia cupped one hand around her mouth, leaning close to Mobius's ear, her soft words lingering.
"Actually, Mobius, you hate them too, don't you?"
"I have a great idea~"
Mobius turned her head, looking at this rare friend of hers.
Although her appearance, figure, demeanor, and tone were exactly the same as the Elysia in her memory, she still felt a faint sense of unfamiliarity coming from her.
Mobius frowned slightly and asked, "What do you want to say?"
Seeing Mobius's interest piqued, the Pink Elf revealed that flawless smile, but her next words chilled Mobius to the bone.
"As long as we eliminate all the people and things causing trouble, won't the problem disappear? We can balance the books too~"
Mobius abruptly pulled away from Elysia. The coldness on her face, originally a facade, now turned into true coldness.
She stared intently at Elysia, her gaze dangerous, like a venomous snake locking onto its prey.
"You're not Elysia. Who are you!"
"Of course, of course I'm not Elysia."
Right in front of Mobius, 'Elysia' pulled out a spray bottle from somewhere, shook it, and sprayed it on her pink hair.
The warm pink color of her hair turned into an eerie light purple. Then, he took out two brownish-red colored contacts and pressed them onto his pupils.
"Allow me to introduce myself. I am the Faded Elf from the Golden Courtyard."
The visitor was naturally Li Mu, who intended to use Elysia's persona to do bad things. He hadn't planned to hide; he just wanted to tease Mobius.
At this moment, he reached out his hand and extended an invitation to Mobius.
"My dear Mobius, I presume your heart is filled with anger at this moment."
"Come, hold my hand tight, and let's send these bugs to the sky~"