Real World.
The plot of "Honkai Impact 3rd" Season 2 has sparked widespread discussion online and brought astonishing popularity.
This immense popularity naturally attracted the attention of certain relevant departments.
Coupled with the unique nature of the "Honkai Impact 3rd" video content, these relevant departments had no choice but to take it seriously.
After all, if this video was just the author trying to gain attention and traffic, it would be one thing, but what if it was real...
To verify this hypothesis, the relevant departments even invited many world-renowned scientists and researchers to authenticate the video's content.
Among them were the famous biologist Mobius, and Ms. Herta, member #83 of the Genius Club, among others...
However, despite investing so much effort into verifying the video's content, the results were disappointing.
Aside from the locations and characters mentioned in the video being real in the real world, there were no clues whatsoever regarding other information.
As for the "Honkai" and other related matters, there was even less to go on.
Just as the relevant departments were preparing to order the abandonment of this research proposal, Ms. Herta, member #83 of the Genius Club, proposed a different viewpoint.
"For most ordinary people, no problems is a good thing. But for geniuses like us, no problems is the biggest problem."
"A video that suddenly goes viral online should not, in principle, bring us all together, but it has managed to do so."
"And what concerns me the most is the company behind this video's author—Mihoyo."
"I originally thought it was just a very ordinary company, but as I delved deeper, I was astonished to discover that this company named Mihoyo has, over the years, invested in almost all major and minor technology companies globally, including my own 'Herta Space Station'...".
Upon hearing this, an unnamed male researcher raised a question: "Ms. Herta, what you've said so far can only prove that this company has considerable backing, but it cannot prove the authenticity of the video's content."
Normally, if one's words were interrupted and their opinions questioned, a typical person would likely become angry, but Herta showed no signs of irritation.
This might be due to Herta's personality, or it might be related to her field.
After all, to achieve something in the scientific field, the most important quality is 'the courage to question authority'.
To this, Herta smiled slightly: "Indeed, as this gentleman has said, what I just said cannot prove the authenticity of the video's content..."
Hearing Herta acknowledge his point, the male researcher's face lit up with joy.
Because, just now, he had successfully questioned Ms. Herta, member #83 of the Genius Club!
As long as Herta could not answer his question, he would likely be featured in the next issue of a scientific journal.
If nothing unexpected happened, he would become famous!
However, things usually take an unexpected turn when one says "if nothing unexpected happened."
Just then, Herta changed her tone and continued, "But I didn't mean to prove anything with my previous statement. I was merely offering a way to 'solve the problem.' For gifted students, teaching them to fish is better than giving them a fish, but for struggling students, you have to guide them step-by-step for them to understand."
Having said that, Herta paused for a moment, glancing to the side, her meaning obvious.
The male researcher, referred to as a struggling student, was about to retort, but this time, Herta did not give him a chance to speak.
"I want to ask all the geniuses and leaders in their respective fields present: honestly, how many of you can make such precise and accurate investments as Mihoyo?"
Herta's words struck everyone present like a heavy hammer.
That's right!
In principle, even the world's most renowned investment masters cannot guarantee every investment will yield returns, yet Mihoyo can.
This proves that this company is extraordinary!
And would such an extraordinary company go to such great lengths to post a video just for traffic?
Seeing everyone's enlightened expressions, Herta smiled and concluded, "Although, at this very moment, we cannot find any trace of this company with our own abilities, I believe that as time goes on, and as this video titled 'Honkai Impact 3rd' is updated, more and more clues will be revealed before our eyes."
Upon hearing this, some people with sensitive minds left early, and Mobius was among them.
This also led to teasing from an acquaintance: "Mobius, weren't you solely focused on biological evolution research? What, are you changing your research direction?"
"Boring."
Mobius scoffed, ignoring the teasing from her acquaintance, and strode out of the conference room.
However, after leaving the conference room, Mobius's expression turned solemn as she took out her phone and made a call.
The call was answered quickly.
Mobius got straight to the point: "Branca, notify everyone in the lab that we can begin the research I proposed earlier... Oh, and remember to bring that young lady who recently joined the lab..."
After giving instructions, Mobius entered the elevator.
Looking at the bright lights in the elevator, Mobius's expression grew increasingly grim.
"As expected, those fragments I dreamed of... are real."
......
Meanwhile, inside the conference room.
Inspired by Herta, most people had already left the conference room, but some still chose to stay.
For them, instead of pursuing a vague research project, it was better to exchange ideas with renowned peers.
After all, scientific research isn't just about fighting; it also involves interpersonal relationships.
After politely declining the 13th person who wanted to collaborate on a research topic, Herta gracefully walked towards a corner of the conference room.
There stood a male researcher radiating an aura of 'despair'.
More precisely, it was the researcher who had just questioned Herta.
Seeing Herta's movement, everyone present watched with eager anticipation.
As Herta approached, the male researcher became increasingly nervous.
At this moment, he was filled only with regret, and immense regret at that.
But as the saying goes, high returns often come with high risks.
Since he had chosen this path, he naturally had to bear the consequences.
With this thought, the researcher was already preparing to change professions.
However, things did not unfold as he had anticipated.
She neither humiliated him nor belittled him based on her seniority.
Herta simply smiled and said, "Regardless of your intentions, I admire your courage to question authority, but do you know what your only mistake was?"
The male researcher shook his head, unsure.
Seeing the profusely sweating male researcher, Herta smiled beautifully: "You shouldn't have called me Ms. Herta, but rather the unparalleled, supremely intelligent, captivatingly beautiful... Ms. Herta."
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Ps: Speaking of which, even my F2P weak self's 0+0 Herta could solo a whole Abyss run, Ms. Herta is indeed the most incredible!
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