"So, Tian, do you want to start a company so Eden can debut as a singer?"
While enjoying a foot massage from Tian Shi, Mobius understood the general meaning of his gesture.
Well, she pays him to "keep his mistress," so it's not unreasonable for her to ask Tian to give her a foot massage as payment, right?
If she could see and touch Tian Shi right now, she would surely take out a whip and some candles and play a fun game with him to let him know that having a mistress on the side comes with a price.
Even though Eden was the type of person Mobius considered "pitiful," still, they must distinguish between the two.
"Starting a company... that is indeed a bit complicated."
Mobius thought about it and realized that giving money was not a problem; she could simply give it to Tian Shi if he wanted it, especially since he seemed to get along quite well with Eden.
For her, starting a company poses no problem; her status still grants her certain privileges.
But the problem is that he cannot keep her money, start a company, and live a life of luxury with Eden.
Wouldn't that make me the biggest fool in the world?
If you do that, I'd rather continue living as a widow for you.
"After all, I have little experience in starting companies, and my situation in Fire Moth hasn't been very optimistic lately."
Mobius lied brazenly, as Tian Shi had no idea what the situation at the top of Fire Moth was like.
"From the beginning, I realized that your assistant saw me as a boss looking for trouble, right?"
Blanca, who was standing beside her, sketched an awkward smile.
"But of course, I'll take care of the company's creation, Mobius, you just have to provide the funds... Mmm, that sounds a bit strange."
"In that case, why not simply name it after Fire Moth?"
Ignoring Tian Shi's suggestion, Mobius finally revealed her true thoughts.
"Although it's a bit difficult to help you start a company, it might be possible to succeed if we propose establishing a small department."
"A department isn't something that can be created just like that, right?" Tian Shi was not so easily fooled.
"It's not a big problem, what Fire Moth really lacks right now is a department that can calm the public's spirits as the Honkai disease spreads and the Honkai becomes more active."
"Do you mean entertainment? But Eden and I don't need it, right?"
With so many entertainment companies around, Tian Shi felt that he and Eden were not that different.
However, in the next instant, Tian Shi understood what Mobius meant.
"Oh... does Fire Moth not mind spending a bit of money to maintain a potentially useful subsidiary department?"
"Yes, that is exactly what I mean."
Mobius nodded, Tian Shi understood, and Eden remained silent.
This is what it means for a billionaire to invest without worries.
Whether it makes money or not doesn't matter at all.
It's a star company, so consider it simply as a way to increase public happiness.
Losing a bit of money is no big deal.
For those who chase the flame, Eden is practically the same.
Large companies spend hundreds of thousands or even tens of millions of dollars a year on packaging, promotion, and other various matters, which is nothing more than a drop in the ocean.
After all, Fire Moth is an authentic "United Nations" organization, as it is responsible for fighting the Honkai, so it is the type of organization that uses the resources of all humanity to carry out its work.
After thinking for a moment, Tian Shi realized that if this proposal were presented, it would be approved, if only to appease Mobius.
One of the reasons Mobius's position in Fire Moth is becoming increasingly uncomfortable is that Mobius herself has no weaknesses or desires, and spends all her time locked in the lab researching the Honkai.
Using Honkai patients for human experiments daily would scare even ordinary people, let alone the elders and high officials.
Added to the natural fighting spirit and inherent weaknesses of human beings, they would undoubtedly join together to marginalize Mobius.
However, since Mobius is a woman who actually gets results, they can only marginalize her.
Anyone with two cents' worth of sense knows that expelling her is unthinkable.
So, if Mobius presented this proposal, many would probably read it out of the corner of their eye and approve it immediately.
After all, spending a little money to please and control a giant mad scientist is a great advantage.
So... theoretically, is this a win-win situation?
This matter is by no means a weak point or a fatal flaw for Mobius, but it can make others feel they have something in their hands and can alleviate Mobius's current uncomfortable situation, where she feels like a moth chasing the flame.
Although Tian Shi estimated that Mobius probably didn't expect this step.
"So... it's easy like that, right?"
"What do you mean by 'that easy'?"
Mobius was a bit displeased by Tian Shi's voice.
"You have to get tangible results, otherwise they can't blame me if they dissolve it."
Even if it's just to please you, this group cannot be dissolved...
Just as Tian Shi was complaining mentally, the system emitted a notification sound, something that hadn't happened in a long time.
[A huge variable was detected within the simulation]
Select how to handle the variables!
[Termination: This simulation will be forcibly terminated and the maximum reward will be granted. Some actions from this simulation will not carry over to reality.]
[Comply: Continue the simulation—Warning: This option will cause unpredictable changes; the host must be constantly alert for simulation corrections!]
"...?"
It was the first time Tian Shi had seen the system present such a serious option.
What does "unknowable change" mean?
Does this mean they have established a subsidiary department of Star Company within Fire Moth?
What unknown changes will this bring?
Tian Shi unconsciously fell into deep thought.
There are also corrections during the simulation...
Let it be!
After a brief moment of reflection, Tian Shi chose this option.
There's no need to rush if it never ends.
If it reaches a bad end due to unpredictable changes, you can refuse to simulate the burden of reality.
On the contrary, what exactly is this unknowable change...?
[Confirmed to comply!]
[This simulation has been upgraded from "Eden's Song" to "Heroic Epic"]
[Conditions for a successful simulation: All heroes, except Elisya, must have a compatibility index of 200%]
[Condition for simulation failure: Trigger simulation corrections for any character!]
[This simulation has a limited mechanism: the host can consume 10 simulation attempts to transform a designated character into a simulation host.]
[The designated character must be within the host's field of vision.]
[After a non-heroic character transforms into a host, a simulation will be randomly selected.]
[This simulation can be saved midway.]
[Completing this simulation is considered as completing other heroic simulations! If any character's simulation correction is triggered midway, this simulation will restart to "Eden's Song"].
"?"
Does this system mean... that it can actively turn other people into its hosts?
Current progress:
Kevin (unlocked), Elisya (unlocked), Aponia (unlocked), Eden (207%), Vill-V (unlocked), SAKURA (unlocked)
Su (unlocked), Sakura (unlocked), Kosma (unlocked), Mobius (unlocked), Griseo (unlocked, not yet born), Hua (unlocked), Pardofelis (unlocked)