NOVPUB"It hasn't been long since your last injection,"
The man held all of Bai E's body data in his hands, "With such a short interval, is she really okay with you having consecutive injections?"
For them, it was just work, early injections were the same as late ones, but not for the person receiving the injections.
If the time gap was too short, the body might not have fully stabilized from the transformation by the previous dose of Gene Optimization Solution, easily causing total gene collapse.
In less severe cases, one would turn into a monster before disintegrating into rotten flesh; in the worst cases, one would directly become a pile of rotten flesh.
Though Helen was young, she was always cautious in her actions.
Now… how could she allow a soldier to rapidly receive two injections in succession?
And particularly Bai E, the current absolute pillar of combat strength within the city—Major General of the Military Zone?
"Before we officially start with the injection, I need to conduct a full-body examination on you," the man's voice was gentle, with a delicacy that completely mismatched his appearance, "Would you please undress and lie down on the bed."
"Okay," Bai E, having gone through this once before, was already familiar with the procedure, "You make the assessment based on the indicators."
In truth, Bai E wasn't certain whether he met the standards for injection.
If the personnel at the Scientific Research Institute deemed his critical core data insufficient, he would simply have to wait for the right moment.
Genes were not something he dared to mess with casually; it was best to heed the advice of the professionals.
With Bai E's cooperation, the results were quickly available.
As the man looked over Bai E's body data, he glanced incredulously between the report and Bai E's face.
"What's wrong?" Bai E asked softly.
"Your attributes…" the man's mouth hung open, unsure of what to say.
[Physical Strength]: 24/24
[Insight]: 20.6/24
[Reflex]: 23/24
Bai E's previous injection attributes were still on record; it had been just a few months since the last injection, and the numbers had jumped from 15 to 24?
To his knowledge, there had never been such an outrageous rate of growth in any recorded case of gene optimization!
Seeing no action from the man, Bai E frowned slightly, "Is there a problem?"
He was, of course, aware of his attributes; what concerned him were the other standards required for the Gene Optimization Solution injection.
"No…" the man shook his head subconsciously, "No problems!"
But there were no problems at all!
Not only were almost all physical attributes nearing the current upper limits of genetic optimization, but gene stability was also perfectly up to par.
All the indices that needed to be referenced were incredibly stable, indicating that the human before him was fully prepared to undergo another round of gene modification.
"You can proceed with the injection," the man said efficiently.
"Then I'll be troubling you," Bai E lay down once again, suppressing the slight restlessness in his mind with self-control.
"No trouble at all, no trouble at all!" The man's eyes burned with fervor, reminiscent of the three junior staffers who administered Bai E's first injection, "Being able to witness a miracle is my honor!"
One vial of Optimization fluid, two vials of nutrient fluid, this was the standard configuration for an injection package.
Before the injection, the man gave one last reminder, "Although this is your second injection, I must repeat the same crucial points to you once more—maintain composure, occasional variations in bodily sensation are normal…"
After a not particularly lengthy set of precautions, Bai E nodded slightly, indicating understanding, "Understood."
"Then I'll start now."
Inserting the drugs into specialized equipment, the man began operating each step with a solemn expression.
"Injecting needle number 1."
"Injecting needle number 2, starting the timer."
"...3 minutes."
"Injecting needle number 3."
As the three drugs were successively injected into Bai E's body, every cell's double helix structure began its violent transformation.
Snipping, replacing, regenerating...
The imperceptible changes took place deep within the genes, as a mystical aura gradually emanated from Bai E.
"Click~"
"Click~"
Sounds like locks being opened echoed one after another at the cellular level.
Certain genes, either newly formed or now manifesting, revealed their formidable effects, bringing earth-shattering changes to Bai E's body.
[Latent Trait—Bloodthirst Instinct, awakened.]
[Trait—Tamed Bloodthirst Instinct: The blood flowing in your enemy's body is all you pursue. From now on, facing any target with "biological" characteristics, you can enhance your own movement and attack speed based on the proportion of life the opponent has lost. When the target is below 50% health, your movement speed +20%, attack speed +50%; when the target is below 20% health, your movement speed +50%, attack speed +100%.]
[Latent Trait—Hive Mind Will, awakened.]
[Trait—Tamed Collective Will: All those who deeply believe in you will receive your care. Starting now, when in the midst of your troops, your "protective" Spiritual Energy strength will be boosted by 200%, perfectly guarding every unit in the troop.]
Bai E's consciousness began to blur.
The explosive internal alterations were too much for even his current physical condition to bear with clarity.
However, the moment his consciousness plunged into darkness, losing perception of his physical body, a profound clarity lit up vast swathes of light within the dark sea of awareness...
[Gene Optimization completed, your attributes have undergone significant changes...]
[Gene Optimization level has not changed drastically, template remains unchanged.]
[Gene Optimization level from "3.3/100 (tendency:none)"→"7.2/100 (tendency:none)".]
[Due to the increase in Gene Optimization level, the upper limits for the three basic attributes of physicality, insight, and reflex increased from "24"→"36".]
[Your body, guided by the damage it has recently sustained during the Gene Optimization process, has undergone a change in traits: "Trait—Resistance to Death" effect strengthened; "Trait—Regenerative Blood" effect added and strengthened.]
[During the Gene Optimization process, you have absorbed enough power for a transformation of your "Talent" proficiency: Proficiency—Rapid Recovery (unlocked) progress "39%"→"89%", and additional effects to be determined once proficiency is fully unlocked.]
"Odd?" The research fellow with golden-flecked stubble stroked his chin, looking at Bai E, whose vital signs and various physical data were gradually stabilizing, eyes filled with bewilderment. "It looks like another successful optimization. But why... why hasn't he woken up yet?"
...
In his consciousness, Bai E gazed at the bright white light before him.
It seemed to contain countless figures, yet also appeared utterly void.
A premonition deep within made him feel as though he too had originated from there.
So, is that the "homeland" from before I crossed over?
