Chapter 720 Kujima Megumi and Zejing's Casual Conversation
Chu Xuan's purpose is actually quite simple, which is to showcase his advanced research on gene locks and then enable the members of the Victory Team to unlock their gene locks.
This isn't charity, but rather to help them survive this "horror movie" better.
Thus.
Under Chu Xuan's deliberate guidance, most of the Victory Team members agreed to his gene lock activation plan, except for Captain Kujima Megumi who hesitated.
Humans are indeed weak, but unlocking the gene lock comes with extremely dangerous consequences.
"Chu Xuan, can you guarantee that Lina and the others can absolutely unlock the gene lock?"
"No."
Chu Xuan shook his head, "After all, unlocking the gene lock is accompanied by intense emotional fluctuations, but I can guarantee that even if they fail, there won't be any danger."
"Then I have no problem with it." Captain Kujima Megumi hesitated, mainly concerned that the team members might get hurt during the gene lock activation process due to failure.
Though injuries are common for the Victory Team's elites, if this unnecessary thing leads to physical issues, it would be a loss.
However, since Chu Xuan said there would be no danger, she chose to trust him.
After all, he is a scientist who researched the petrification ray from Gakuma's horn. Although the Victory Team hasn't applied the petrification ray in battles yet, it's just that the combat situation does not allow it.
Monsters appear in urban areas, large-scale firepower definitely can't be used, they can only lure the monsters out of the city to annihilate them.
It can be said that this method is generally used worldwide to deal with monsters, otherwise starting a direct battle in the city would lead to lengthy post-battle reconstruction··· This content was first released on MV_LEMPYR.
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"Gene lock activation plan, huh?"
Zejing, the director, heard about this and came to the training ground with Captain Kujima Megumi, watching the team members training in various ways.
Weightlifting, running, high jump, long jump······
Isn't this like getting ready for a sports competition?
"That's right, Director, the main aim is for the team members to unlock the first stage of the gene lock." Kujima Megumi said.
"Unlocking the gene lock should have considerable side effects, right." Zejing frowned slightly, "Has Chu Xuan found a solution? Let's not rush things."
Compared to the power of the giants of light, the gene lock is indeed more practical, but humanity's technology hasn't reached the level of controlling their own genes.
Forced activation could lead to unimaginable consequences.
"No, Chu Xuan may appear cold, but he actually has a kind heart." Kujima Megumi said, "Moreover, he has a solution for the side effects of unlocking the gene lock, which involves the substances secreted by Sofia."
"Sofia, the cosmic sphere?" Zejing was slightly surprised, "Has Chu Xuan analyzed Sofia thoroughly?"
"Not yet, but he has summarized some of Sofia's abilities. Isn't humanity about exploring, discovering patterns, and utilizing them to serve us?"
Captain Kujima Megumi said, "Some things from Sofia can be utilized already, since as long as it's not Sofia's own cells, the substances she secretes are just some unnamed chemical components."
Zejing nodded in understanding.
However, talking about Sofia's cells, the Victory Team recently seems to have added a special member who has 'evolved', fused with Sofia cells.
"Wu Ye, is he still considered human?"
"Of course." Captain Kujima Megumi saw Zejing's concern and firmly said, "As long as he retains the heart of a human, even if his body loses human appearance due to uncontrollable circumstances in the future, he'll still be human!"
"Right, keeping the heart of a human means being human, though the public might not agree."
Zejing deeply understood that public perception of a person often starts with their appearance, and too strange a look brings alienation.
Fortunately, Wu Ye's appearance has not changed yet, but if he loses his human looks in the future… even if he retains a human heart, the Victory Team might only be able to keep him detained.
Humans have not evolved to that "noble" level yet.
"Therefore, we need to keep progressing."
Determination shone in Captain Kujima Megumi's eyes, "This path might not necessarily be correct, but who can guarantee their forward direction is absolutely correct?"
"Constant attempts are being made."
"Moreover, the great Chinese writer Mr. Lu Xun once said: There was no road originally; as more people walk on it, it becomes a road."
"If no one takes the first step, that's the most frightening situation!"
Zejing sighed: "That's right, regardless of right or wrong, just keep moving forward··· speaking of which, Captain Kujima Megumi, you've matured more."
Captain Kujima Megumi smiled humbly: "Being with such an excellent group of subordinates, I must grow somehow, or I'd be unqualified to be their captain."
Nonetheless, both understood Wu Ye is an uncontrollable element.
If one day he loses control, it would be troublesome; the best way is to detain him — actually, with Wu Ye as a successful example of fusion with Sofia cells, Zejing's supervisors in the international TPC high management have had the idea of using Sofia and even thought of sending Wu Ye to the dissection table.
However, being a special individual, the value of living far exceeds that of being dead; coupled with his and Captain Kujima Megumi's strong persuasion managed to suppress this matter.
In the face of profit, even the most morally upright people experience moments of downfall.
"Do the higher-ups intend to utilize Sofia cells?" Captain Kujima Megumi asked.
"Yes, America has already begun experiments." Director Zejing sighed, "But all those experimental bodies transplanted with Sofia cells lost control and were eventually cleared······"
"So, all experiments failed."
"That's why Wu Ye is so important, as he is the only successful passive fusion with Sofia, becoming reborn."
Captain Kujima Megumi remained silent for a moment and asked, "Will his future only be under the surveillance of various countries?"
"Probably."
Zejing sighed, "If the Victory Team disbands, he is likely to lose his freedom and live in a special 'sanatorium', where daily tasks involve passive check-ups, blood drawing, and cooperation for research."
"But no need to worry."
"To my knowledge, this sort of 'sanatorium' consists mostly of superhumans with excellent living conditions except for not being able to go out."
Captain Kujima Megumi secretly sighed — maybe this would be Wu Ye's best life in the future.
However——
The Victory Team disbanded?