Chapter 455: Project Hybrid
"So, how is everything here?" Alros asked Isel. The Elder Witch is an expert in mutation and creating familiar, hence why he put her in charge of Project Hybrid.
Considering most of his forces will be coming from the Project, he intended on getting the best result he could get out of it.
"Everything have been going good, Master." Isel exclaimed before leading him inside Project Hybrid research and laboratory area.
The laboratory are shared between different projects, with the projects that showed greater success chance or better in term of efficiency and improving the combat ability of his forces would receive larger and better laboratory.
However, there is the exception which is Project Hybrid. The sole project to receive a lab of its own, with the lab being the largest compared to others.
Then again, considering the success of the project itself, it was of no surprise so many attention and resources had been poured into Project Hybrid itself.
"So, is the Magic Beast Hybrid working as intended?" Alros asked, his eyes on one of the High-Grade Growth Tube.
"There is some issues, namely the lifespan. Without using any item with life-attribute, it is hard for the Hybrid to pass half a year alive." Isel answered honestly.
Alros nodded, taking note of it. When he is free, maybe he could continue the research and find a way to prolong the lifespan of the Hybrid.
"Are all Magic Beast Hybrids have the same lifespan of half a year?" he asked.
"The lifespan varies, but the average and most common lifespan is half a year, with the longest being suspected of 3 month prolong life, while the shortest having their lifespan cut down to 3 months."
The Archdemon nodded. He never expected them to live long. Their purpose is to become expendable cannon fooder for his elites after all, along with the weaker monsters.
However, that is for the weaker Hybrids, those that have a more beastly form compared to the better Hybrids. The better Hybrids essentially have a more humanoid form while being far stronger than the weaker one, with intelligence that can be cultivated.
Unfortunately, the lifespan of those were the same as the beastly one, which is a sad thing as they often turn out better, having been cultivated into B-rank monsters by the end of their growth, with some showing potential in being A-rank should they live longer.
"More research needed to be done so we can find a way to prolong their lifespan. For now, focus on extending the life of the A-rank Hybrids as well as those who possess the potential of being one." Alros ordered.
Isel nodded, before asking, "Is it the same as the Insect Hybrid?" Alros nodded, to which the answer is more than apparent for the Elder Witch.
"Are there anything else, Master?" she asked.
Alros thought about before shaking his head.
"No for now. Continue the research. I will have more resources send to you so I want better results. If there are none, I at least want a full report of what you have done." Isel nodded jotting everything down.
"Actually Master," Alros turned towards the Elder Witch, who continued speaking despite the slight glaring from the Archdemon, "there is something that deserve your attention."
"Oh!" intrigued, he said, "show me."
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"Wow, this indeed deserve my attention." Alros found himself unable to steer his head away from the sight in front of him.
For anyone else, it would have been a grotesque being, one that dwell in the abyss, the stuff that can only be conjure in the worst of nightmares.
However, for the two, it is a beauty of bioengineering, one done with both science and magic.
"How did you make this?" the Archdemon asked, still unable to look away.
"The lessons you gave us, along with the books you wrote, it helped us in creating this monstrosity. Of course, we also get some much needed sample provided by Lunisa." Isel replied.
"I see. You use ingredients procured from the Spirit Tree, using them as catalyst. You also use the sample from the Forest Drake, which is the base of this beautiful creature." Alros showed that he is not a renowned geneticist of his old world for nothing.
"Correct, Master. With them both, I was able to create this creature. While I doubt it could do anything to the Hero, it could catch their attention, so you can deal with the companions the Hero should bring with her." Isel confirmed his guess.
"How long can it last out there?" Alros asked. Despite it sharing the form of a Drake, it still artificially created, so there should issues the moment it is exposed to the outside air.
"Probably around 2 days or so." her answer is what he fear the most. Still, two days is reasonable time to be a distraction.
"Not long, but not short either. We use it against the Hero and collect date of its performance." Alros coldly said.
"As you order, Master." she did not disagree. After all, she also want to know where her brainchild would stand, at least against a Hero.
"I will check the remaining project. In the meantime, try to see if you can replicate the success. The lifespan should be the last priority, but it should at least live longer than an hour." giving some more order, along with requirement, Alros step out of the lab, but not before detailing the rewards she would get,
"Tonight, come to my room. And bring along those who worked with you in Project Hybrid." Isel's eyes brightened as her breathing get heavier.
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After the advancement of Project Hybrid, Alros check the remaining projects. The results was better than he expected, with Project Floral showing the best advancement. Too bad Project Hybrid is the main priority at the moment, or Fiora would receive Isel's reward.
Though, he did promised the green-haired Elder Witch that should she made a better showing in her research and development, there will be rewards for her, the lewd kind at that. Read exclusive chapters at empire