Chapter 417: Herta Intercepts Another Delivery

Chapter 417: Chapter 417: Herta Intercepts Another Delivery

"This time, we definitely need to increase the system’s computing power."

Originally, Herta hadn’t set particularly demanding hardware requirements for the Simulated Universe.

Then Su Ran showed up.

His participation alone nearly consumed all of the Simulated Universe’s processing capacity.

As a result, she had already been considering purchasing more equipment to expand its computing power and keep everything running smoothly.

She simply hadn’t expected...

that this time it would explode outright.

The Simulated Universe terminal had been completely destroyed.

There was no doubt that a tremendous amount of data had been lost.

Even so,

none of the participants—including Herta—seemed particularly bothered.

The only one who was truly curious was Stephen, who hadn’t directly participated in observing the experiment.

"What hardware is needed?"

"I can provide it."

As one of the wealthiest people present, the financial resources behind Screwllum were immeasurable.

Only someone like Su Ran, the hidden billionaire, could really compare.

Ever since the Stargates had been fully opened,

Su Ran’s wealth had been steadily increasing.

With more and more people using them, his income had continued to soar.

"As for rewriting all of the simulation data..."

"That will be a massive undertaking."

Almost simultaneously, the three Geniuses turned to look at Su Ran.

He had been the one who rewrote the Simulated Universe last time.

Naturally, they expected him to do it again.

"That won’t be a problem."

"Up until the moment the simulation projected into reality, all of my monitoring data was being backed up in real time."

Knowing beforehand that the experiment might have significant consequences, Su Ran had made preparations in advance.

"You mean..."

"You preserved all the data?"

"Including the Emanator-level energy?"

Herta immediately grasped the key point.

All three of them were Geniuses.

Naturally, they instantly understood the implication hidden in Su Ran’s words.

That meant... the data corresponding to that Emanator-level power had very likely been preserved.

"I believe in borrowing proven results."

"Send me a copy."

Herta held out her hand.

"After this meeting is over, I’ll send each of you a copy."

"Though I can’t guarantee it’s complete."

"My space station also suffered a system shutdown."

He simply hadn’t accurately predicted the outcome.

As a result, the impact had been greater than expected.

Keqing was still wondering what had actually happened.

Among everyone present, the only person capable of explaining it was Chiyo.

She had remained here from beginning to end.

She was also the only person who knew everything that had taken place.

So she recounted everything she had experienced.

The more Tingyun listened, the stranger it sounded.

"...Isn’t this all about the Xianzhou Luofu?"

The Geniuses had used the Simulated Universe to project the power of an Emanator belonging to a Path that didn’t even exist into reality?

That was simply unbelievable.

"So..."

"Miss Chiyo..."

"Does that mean you now understand the Luofu’s history very well?"

After observing everything for so long, Chiyo probably knew more about the Luofu than Tingyun herself, a native Foxian of the Xianzhou.

"Mhm."

"Although I originally entered just to learn swordsmanship..."

"I also came to understand the history of the Xianzhou Luofu in considerable detail."

A single experiment conducted by several members of the Genius Society once again became the hottest topic throughout the universe.

Herta Space Station once more found itself at the center of attention.

Screwllum was the sovereign of Planet Screwllum.

Though approachable, he wasn’t someone the public could simply meet whenever they wished.

Ruan Mei lived as a recluse.

Even if someone discovered where she lived, there was no guarantee they could get anywhere near her.

Stephen had long since relocated.

As for Su Ran, his location lay entirely outside the observation range of interstellar civilization.

Because of all this, countless reporters throughout the universe focused their attention on Herta Space Station.

Asta was ultimately forced to issue a public statement.

"I really don’t know!"

"I was just conducting my usual inspection around Herta Space Station when the entire station suddenly shook."

"Then the systems temporarily shut down."

"I honestly have no idea what happened."

Naturally, that answer did little to satisfy the public’s curiosity.

The incident had happened at Herta Space Station.

How could the station’s lead researcher know nothing?

Was that even believable?

Only Herta’s reputation prevented the reporters from pressing harder.

Otherwise, Asta would probably have been dragged off to explain herself before the IPC already.

At that moment, Asta felt utterly wronged.

She truly knew nothing.

Although she had always enjoyed Lady Herta’s protection, she was, in the end, merely the station administrator.

She wasn’t qualified to participate in Herta’s experiments.

In fact, almost anyone randomly picked from the station’s research staff was more talented scientifically than she was.

Even the researchers themselves didn’t know what had happened.

How could Asta possibly know?

Herta’s research had never been something she was involved in.

Fortunately, the flood of interviews surrounding Herta Space Station soon came to an end.

Because...

Herta’s puppet logged in.

The moment she appeared, her first sentence was simply ordering every reporter to get lost.

Herta didn’t even have to give the IPC face.

Why would she care about a group of journalists?

If they dared spread rumors or write sensational gossip afterward, Herta wouldn’t even need to intervene herself.

The IPC would fire them first.

Writing celebrity gossip was one thing.

But writing nonsense about Herta?

Did they have a death wish?

"Lady Herta..."

"You’re finally back..."

If she had stayed away much longer,

Asta felt she wouldn’t have been able to hold things together.

"Mhm."

"I just came back to check on the situation."

After briefly looking around Herta Space Station,

Herta was preparing to leave again.

But Asta stopped her.

"Um..."

"Another shipment has arrived for you."

Herta: "???"

She didn’t remember ordering anything.

Then she immediately realized what it was.

"That guy... honestly."

Herta sighed.

Yet the expression on her face carried a trace of helpless indulgence.

"Where is it?"

"I’ve temporarily placed it in your office."

All that could be said was that deliveries were incredibly fast now.

It hadn’t even been that long, and the package had already arrived.

The Stargates had truly accelerated interstellar logistics.

Another batch of items Su Ran had ordered for Kitsune Saiguu

had once again been intercepted by Herta.

After all, the shipping address listed Herta Space Station.

Herta opened the package.

"..."

"Why are all the styles exactly the same as last time?"

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