21st Century Necromancer

We won't discuss how Misumi Mikoto dealt with Tokairin Yūko's questioning at UDI, but for her teacher, Chen Yu, it was equally necessary to handle the inquiries from Jounouchi Hiromi.

"You seemed to have had a lot of fun playing with your little apprentice last night, coming home that late," Jounouchi Hiromi deliberately said something misleading, but in fact, she and Chen Yu were in Chen Yu's office, with no one else present. Despite her teasing words, Jounouchi Hiromi did not have any hint of anger in her expression.

The two had been together for so long that Chen Yu knew Jounouchi Hiromi's temperament like the back of his hand. If she were truly angry, she wouldn't be speaking to him so amicably. Since she was using such a tone, it was clear she didn't take the matter seriously. She was just deliberately making these remarks to tease him.

"Last night, I was merely assessing Misumi Mikoto's study progress," Chen Yu didn't mind Jounouchi Hiromi making fun of him, but he honestly explained what he had done the night before: "Having dinner with her was planned in advance, something you were aware of, Hiromi. After our meal, I took her to the Necromantic Space. Initially, I only intended for her to summon a skeleton to check her learning progress, but seeing how she felt like vomiting at the sight of the blood pool and Bone Mountain, I realized she needed to strengthen her endurance. Thus, I had her soak in the blood pool for half an hour, which caused the delay."

"No way, you let Dr. Misumi soak in the blood pool for half an hour? In this cold weather, aren't you afraid of freezing her?" Jounouchi Hiromi looked at Chen Yu in surprise, her eyes conveying a helpless sentiment that didn't know what to make of him.

Since Misumi Mikoto had previously mentioned her birthday plans with Jounouchi and Chen Yu, Jounouchi Hiromi knew that yesterday was Misumi Mikoto's birthday. As a woman, she could imagine how depressing it must have been for Misumi Mikoto to be thrown into an icy blood pool by Chen Yu for half an hour on her own birthday.

However, Jounouchi Hiromi couldn't accuse Chen Yu of being insensitive to feelings, for he was mentoring his disciple, not dating Misumi Mikoto. Moreover, as a Blood Knight, Jounouchi Hiromi's training methods for her disciples would be even more stringent and brutal.

Jounouchi Hiromi's acquisition of power might seem effortless, having the strength of a giant dragon and even the Legendary Dragon as her mount without much training or hardship. But this could not be used as a common example. How many Blood Knights across the Multiverse could claim to have a ceremony initiated with a complete Legendary Dragon Corpse?

The convenience she enjoyed was all based on the hardships and efforts that Chen Yu had endured since he acquired the "Multiverse Universal Necromancy Spell Compendium" in high school. Without his years of painstaking accumulation, Jounouchi Hiromi would not have had such a meteoric rise.

Although it was a meteoric rise, Jounouchi Hiromi did not slack in her discipline; even with Xiao Lan helping her control her power, she never neglected her practice.

"Forget it, after all, she's your disciple, and it's not my place to interfere with how you teach," Jounouchi Hiromi shook her head and decided not to delve deeper into the topic. She brought up another matter with Chen Yu, "By the way, Mr. Chen Yu, I've already talked to Director Shimura about Ms. Egawa Sae's plans to go public with the research on the Artificial Womb. In principle, she's very supportive of it. However, she made it clear to me that I must ensure the success of the experiment. Once we start reporting it to the outside world, it will inevitably be a sensation that will rock the globe, and a failure is something that nobody could afford."

Chen Yu wasn't particularly anxious when he heard Jounouchi Hiromi saying this. Although the matter was indeed significant and would create substantial pressure from public opinion and academic attention once it went public, it didn't seem like a big deal to Jounouchi Hiromi and him, as both were confident they wouldn't fail.

But Chen Yu was not without tact, and he consoled her in line with her concerns: "In that case, Hiromi, you need to keep a closer eye on the lab. Even though we are fully capable of rectifying any issues that may arise, it's still best to avoid them."

"Yes, that's what I was thinking too, but..." Jounouchi Hiromi paused for a moment before continuing to Chen Yu, "Once we start the television coverage, I still worry about some adverse public opinion. After all, Mr. Chen Yu, as you know, 'liberating women from pregnancy' is an exceptionally bold headline. I fear there may be individuals intent on sabotage and various social issues that require careful consideration."

"That may be true, but I think there are some things you don't need to worry about so much," Chen Yu had already considered the issues raised by Jounouchi Hiromi and had thought of strategies to deal with public opinion: "Since you find 'liberating women from pregnancy' to be such a formidable headline, perhaps we can change our approach. Regardless of whether the experiment succeeds or fails, we can declare that this technology will not be used outside of medical research and clinical healing.

Even if there are people who want to use this method as a substitute for motherhood, as long as we don't help them achieve it, there will be no issue. You needn't worry too much about this. As for other types of public commentary, do you remember what I told you last time? Do what you want to do and don't mind what others think."

"Prohibit the use of this technology outside of medical research and clinic healing, huh? That is indeed a solution," after listening to Chen Yu, Jounouchi Hiromi stroked her chin thoughtfully and nodded.

The approach proposed by Chen Yu could indeed reduce a lot of public pressure. And she could claim that the technology was not yet mature enough for large-scale application, which would still draw public attention but not as intensely.

Realizing this, Jounouchi Hiromi's face broke into a smile as she nodded to Chen Yu, saying, "Thank you, Mr. Chen Yu. I know what to do now. I'll discuss and align our stance with Director Shimura and Ms. Egawa Sae later."

"Good, as long as you have a plan. If there's anything I can help with, just let me know," seeing that Jounouchi Hiromi had made up her mind, Chen Yu also smiled, thumping his chest in assurance, ready to be her steadfast supporter at any time.