Although she asked this, Herta's tone was more teasing than shocked.
Clearly, she didn't believe Su Mo had actually discovered a perpetual motion machine of the first kind.
This wasn't to belittle Su Mo, but because she deeply understood the special nature of a perpetual motion machine of the first kind. Such a device, capable of supplying unlimited energy, was something that even an Aeon could hardly grasp.
If a perpetual motion machine of the third kind was one that, with enough power, could continuously supply energy until the universe reached its end due to heat death from entropy increase...
Then, a perpetual motion machine of the second kind was one that could form a self-sufficient, never-ending, cyclical small world within the universe.
Both were forces of great importance to the current interstellar civilization.
But on a cosmic scale, a perpetual motion machine of the third kind couldn't change the future of the universe. A perpetual motion machine of the second kind could only pull the universe out of its inevitable vortex of destruction if its power was maximized, i.e., equal to the scale of the universe itself.
It had to be said, even a perpetual motion machine of the second kind, if its power was sufficient, was an existence capable of subverting the concepts of many Aeons.
But these two were far from a perpetual motion machine of the first kind.
A perpetual motion machine of the first kind didn't need to collect or convert energy. It could negate nothingness itself, creating true existence from nothing. It was the only force capable of changing the scale of the universe.
As long as a perpetual motion machine of the first kind existed, regardless of its power, as long as its energy output rate wasn't infinitely convergent, after enough time, it could gush out power comparable to the scale of creation.
In other words, a perpetual motion machine of the first kind was equivalent to the concept of creation itself, at least at the level of a single universe.
The so-called Aeons were merely gods within the universe.
A perpetual motion machine of the first kind, however, was a force that could create a universe.
If there was any existing Aeon that could possibly be related to it, it would be the silent, black-clothed, unconditionally T0-level negative creator, IX of the Nihility.
No one knew when the Aeon of Nihility was born. They had just accidentally discovered this existence that could devour all existence.
Conceptually, Nihility itself might have existed simultaneously with the afterglow of creation.
It's just that at the beginning of creation, Nihility might not have manifested in the form of an Aeon.
Now, although Su Mo was strong, his plan to create an Aeon had not yet succeeded. There was no way he could have grasped the power of creation.
Herta guessed that Su Mo's so-called first, second, and third types of Star Particles were probably classified according to the first, second, and third types of perpetual motion machines, and didn't mean that Su Mo had actually mastered all the corresponding powers.
"As for inventing it, it's impossible to invent a perpetual motion machine of the first kind."
Su Mo immediately shook his head.
Herta's intuition was very accurate. Su Mo's classification was indeed related to perpetual motion machines.
In his research journey, the first Star Particle he came into contact with was actually the third type. Only later did he encounter the first and second types.
"However, if we're talking about mastering it, I can indeed use a little bit of the power of a perpetual motion machine of the first kind."
"What?!"
Hearing this unexpected answer, Herta was slightly taken aback, then cried out in shock.
"You, you, you... you said you can use a perpetual motion machine of the first kind?! Do you mean you've found the first type of Star Particle? No, you mean the first type of Star Particle actually exists?!"
The puppet girl couldn't hold back her excitement, grabbing Su Mo's clothes and starting to shake him. If it weren't for the fact that these secrets could only be obtained from Su Mo's mouth, with her level of excitement, she would probably have stripped Su Mo's clothes without hesitation.
Let alone mastering a perpetual motion machine of the first kind, even confirming its existence was a subversive theory that could affect the entire civilization. This one theory alone was enough to surpass the achievements of most geniuses in the Genius Society.
If anyone else had said this, even a member of the Genius Society, Herta would have scoffed.
But since it was Su Mo who said it, she felt it was highly possible.
Faced with the excited Herta, Su Mo answered very calmly, "Otherwise, what do you think I'm relying on with my dark matter engine? Why am I so confident in mass-producing Stellarons?"
As mentioned before, Su Mo had come into contact with a perpetual motion machine of the first kind even earlier than the second kind.
If the main research objects for the second type of Star Particle were Stellarons, Memokeepers, and even the power of Paths...
Then, Su Mo's understanding of the first type of Star Particle came from only one item.
The Star Grail!
As the sovereignty of the world of No Game No Life, the Star Grail possessed the power to output unlimited energy.
With the help of the Star Grail, Su Mo could do more than just manage and dominate the world of No Game No Life.
If he wanted to, he could even use the power within the Star Grail to create another world and become a true creator god.
Of course, with his current grasp of the logic of creation, it would take a considerable amount of time to achieve this.
Creation only required sufficient energy, but creating a qualified world was not so simple.
His current research on Aeons and the perfection of his mythological worldview were all to perfect his own logic of creation.
Once he had successfully perfected a complete worldview, he would have the power to dominate the entire multiverse in one leap. If paired with the Star Grail's logic of creation, he would create his own unique multiverse, stepping towards a shore even stronger than the multiverse.
And now, with the help of the Star Grail, this truly omnipotent panacea that surpassed everything else...
After completely analyzing the structure and material basis of the Stellaron, Su Mo could directly mass-produce Stellarons through the Star Grail.
If he wanted to, he could even fill the entire Honkai: Star Rail universe with Stellarons.
"I knew you had a secret... Su Mo, can you let me see it? Please!"
Realizing that Su Mo was not joking, Herta immediately clung to him, completely abandoning her pride, like a piece of sticky candy.
It wasn't that she had no shame, but for a researcher, the existence of a perpetual motion machine of the first kind was too shocking.
In fact, as long as Su Mo showed this device and offered to lend it to the geniuses for research, on the condition that they quit the Genius Society and even give up their status as Emanators of Erudition, not a single genius would refuse.
Regardless of whether their research field was related to perpetual motion machines, the existence of this thing itself was enough to subvert all scientific theories.
"Not for now. Others can't use that thing."
Su Mo shook his head.
The Star Grail had already recognized its master. Even if he threw it to Herta, she wouldn't be able to use it.
"I'll just look, I definitely won't touch it for testing!"
Seeing Su Mo say this, Herta's eyes sparkled.
"Of course, it would be even better if you could let me test it. It doesn't matter if I can't use it, I'm just curious about its structure... so can you really not let me see it? I'll do anything!"
"Anything?"
Su Mo looked at the puppet girl before him with suspicion. With Herta's personality, she could say anything to satisfy her curiosity. It couldn't be taken seriously.
"This time it's for real! Really, really for real!"
Seeing a glimmer of hope, Herta immediately raised her hand and swore.
"To show my sincerity, I can give you all my puppets... no, wait, my real body will come to see you right now! I can agree to all the conditions Ruan Mei promised before, as long as you're willing to let me test it!"
Unlike last time, she was truly tempted this time.
Although she didn't know the structure of a perpetual motion machine of the first kind, she was certain that it was something that not even Nous had ever seen.
For this opportunity, let alone selling her body, even selling her soul would be worth it.
How could she give up?
"Then it depends on your performance."
Su Mo smiled slightly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
There was no reason not to accept a genius who offered herself up for free.
"Don't worry, I will definitely satisfy you!" the puppet girl patted her chest eagerly.
Even though Su Mo had only released a tiny bit of possibility and hadn't made any promises, for her, this was enough to take a gamble.
After their conversation, Su Mo finally turned his head to look at the crowd that had arrived.
Looking at Artoria and Stelle, with the power of the Preservation Path flowing through them, Su Mo nodded in satisfaction.
"It seems you've gained a lot."
"It's all thanks to Master's guidance," Artoria said sincerely.
"Father, I'm super brave now!"
Praised, Stelle looked elated.
"..."
March 7th facepalmed, speechless at her companion's attitude.
Bronya hesitated for a few seconds, then clenched her fists, took a step forward, and bowed respectfully to Su Mo.
"You must be the Lord Su Mo that Miss March 7th and Miss Stelle have been talking about! May I ask, could you please let Miss Seele put down my mother, Cocolia? Seele said she only listens to your instructions."
She asked with a hint of hope.
Someone who March 7th and Stelle are so close to can't be a bad person, right?
"Cocolia?"
Looking at the woman Seele had placed on the ground, Su Mo asked Bronya, "In what capacity are you making this request? As a daughter, or as the heir to the Supreme Guardian?"
Hearing this, Bronya was slightly taken aback. After a moment of thought, she answered with a firm gaze, "As a daughter. No matter what mistakes my mother has made, I don't want her to be treated as an experimental subject."
"...As the heir to the Supreme Guardian, I also cannot let the previous Supreme Guardian's whereabouts be unknown. So I beg for your mercy, to hand Cocolia over to me to handle."
Knowing that Su Mo was an existence above the Stellaron, that even Artoria was his subordinate, and that March 7th and Stelle clearly had a close relationship with him, Bronya naturally adopted a very humble posture.
Hearing her say this, Su Mo asked curiously, "Then how do you plan to deal with her?"
A dead villain was the best kind of villain, because there was no need to consider how to place them. If Cocolia was still alive, Bronya would be caught in a dilemma between loyalty and filial piety, which would be very difficult to resolve.
"My mother has, after all, made a great mistake. She can no longer continue to hold the position of Supreme Guardian."
After glancing at Cocolia, Bronya answered firmly, "But the negative news of the Supreme Guardian betraying Belobog will inevitably cause widespread turmoil. Even if it's the truth, the public will never believe it easily."
"To prevent this from happening, for the sake of stability, I can never make this matter public. So, I will persuade my mother to abdicate."
Hearing this blatant declaration of seizing power, Cocolia looked at her adopted daughter, her eyes showing no resentment, but rather, great satisfaction.
Although her personality was too naive, in matters of political maneuvering, this daughter did indeed have the makings of a leader.
However, hearing this, Seele couldn't sit still.
"What?! You mean you're going to let this evil woman who tried to destroy the world go? You people from the Overworld really can't be trusted! Hmph! What Supreme Guardian? We in the Underworld will never acknowledge it!"
Hearing Bronya's self-righteous words of covering up, Seele naturally couldn't hold back her dissatisfaction.
"Wait, Seele! I'm not finished! I'm not trying to cover for my mother."
Seeing her objection, Bronya immediately shook her head and quickly explained, "My mother has committed an unforgivable mistake. She must also atone for her sins, but not in a way that shakes the foundation of Belobog."
She didn't want to go against justice either, but for a leader, often, "the truth" was not as important as "the truth people are willing to accept."
Even if she had ten thousand pieces of evidence to prove that Cocolia had betrayed Belobog, the public would never accept such a far-fetched answer.
Moreover, even if they could accept it, it would also lead to questioning the Supreme Guardian herself, which would cause internal strife.
If the price of revealing the truth was to shake the entire foundation of Belobog, then it was better not to reveal it.
"My idea is, according to the strategy Miss Saber proposed before, if our Belobog really has so many hateful parasites, then my mother will personally lead the team to deal with them. With her prestige, she can wipe out all those parasites."
"This is both my mother's atonement and for the sake of Belobog. A mother who has dealt with too many nobles will not have a good reputation. This is the punishment she deserves, and also the best way to atone for her sins against Belobog."
Not caring at all about being accused of using her mother as a scapegoat, Bronya stated her plan directly.
She had fully absorbed the experience passed on by Artoria and had, without a teacher, found her own white glove.
If she herself were to act against the nobles, it would affect stability. But if she had to act, then she would let her mother, Cocolia, do it.
One played good cop, the other bad cop. The two of them could eliminate those cancerous tumors with minimal turmoil.
"This way, the Underworld can get more material security and won't be bullied anymore... Seele, what do you think of this plan?"
After speaking, Bronya asked sincerely.
After eliminating the great nobles and no longer being constrained, she could arrange the entire planet according to her own will.
She believed that as a leader, this was the decision she should make.