Pretending To Be A Boss

The Second Citadel, Fourth Level, Evolutionary Zone Secret Laboratory.

To Dr. Duke, every test subject in this laboratory was a treasure of future human history.

Each held extreme significance.

For example, number one and number two, as well as the temporarily needed number three. They were all living humanoid mine beasts.

Possessing unbelievable abilities.

"No matter what kind of ability, if the synchronization rate is too low, it will also lead to a reverse qualitative change due to the reduction in quantity."

Dr. Duke looked at the unconscious Tang Suoye with absolute indifference in his eyes. His hand stroked Tang Suoye's face.

"Although Akasi has made many contributions to the organization, both he and you are items that can be improved upon once again. You have brought me many surprises, and I hope you can withstand the serum of the Eden Deer."

Dr. Duke nodded to the staff member beside him and said,

"Begin."

Several laboratory personnel in hazmat suits had already begun their observations at their respective posts.

"Target number 19, current highest synchronization rate, seventeen percent. A high-risk unit."

Listened to their reports, even though he was already aware of these figures, Dr. Duke couldn't help but admire them.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"These data have already matched Akasi's, only second to number one and number two. But the prior serum was ill-suited for her. The serum of the Eden Deer might push her synchronization rate to break through twenty percent."

Dr. Duke exclaimed.

"Warning, serum injection is about to commence, the serum is extracted from a calamity-level organism, there is a high probability that it will lead to the death of the test subject. Do you confirm the injection?"

"Confirm the injection."

"Begin real-time monitoring of the synchronization rate."

"Maximum power to the equipment!"

As the personnel busily got to work, Dr. Duke was certain that as long as Tang Suoye could endure the serum of the terrifying creature known as the Eden Deer,

the Evolutionary Zone would once again possess a humanoid calamity-level creature.

Despite only being able to exhibit around twenty percent of their abilities within Pyramid, a calamity-level creature's twenty percent was enough to form an entire army.

Moreover, number 19 held the rare telekinetic ability. Manipulating everything from the shadows could paralyze any fortress's military power.

Dr. Duke knew he was not exaggerating. If this experiment were to succeed, number 19 could be compared even with the most perfect numbers one and two.

Once the experiment concluded, the subject's memories would be erased using the toxic plant Anai from the mine area, grooming her into a devoted follower of the organization, just like numbers one and two.

Dr. Duke looked at the unstable experimental data, feeling somewhat anxious.

Fact was, the test subjects in the containers were generally in a state of brain anesthesia and rarely formed memories.

But Akasi and Tang Suoye, both exceptional cases, seemed to be able to form clear and complete memories even in a semi-conscious state.

This strong will led Dr. Duke to try granting the two individuals free will.

But clearly, he could feel the resistance from both number 19 and Akasi.

Deep down, they did not recognize the greatness of the organization's experiments.

The organization had long since issued orders to quickly erase the memories of Akasi and number 19.

"After this plan, you will become my most loyal subordinates."

Dr. Duke seemed to foresee a future of immense promise.

However, at that moment, the alarm in the laboratory sounded once again.

"Warning, target number 19, vital signs rapidly deteriorating, please immediately stop the injection of the Eden Deer serum."

"Warning, target number 19, vital signs rapidly deteriorating, please immediately stop the injection of the Eden Deer serum."

Dr. Duke was stunned, having not anticipated that such an excellent specimen as number 19 would fail to endure.

The other lab personnel also looked at Dr. Duke with inquiring eyes.

Dr. Duke said,

"Continue! This precious serum wasn't easy for the organization to obtain, but since we've already used it, don't fear wasting it."

One of the staff members said,

"Doctor... Her vitality is rapidly fading, she will die if we continue."

Dr. Duke's eyes widened as he sternly said to the staff member,

"Then the organization will remember her sacrifice. Continue!"

"Yes..."

Pain appeared on Tang Suoye's face.

Dark, vein-like patterns slowly became visible on her face, resembling a dense and intricate tattoo.

"Ah... Akasi..."

She had never felt so close to death before, as if her forehead was heating up again.

In the loneliest and most helpless moments, Tang Suoye subconsciously began to call out Akasi's name.

"Akasi..."

Dr. Duke was excited,

"What a powerful will this is! Do you see? What a powerful will! After such a heavy dose of anesthetics, after being corroded by the domineering serum of the Eden Deer, she still possesses her own consciousness!"

The staff members were also shocked.

The situation for number 19 was very unusual, so much so that none of them had ever experienced such a case.

Under these circumstances, life could be lost at any moment. Yet her consciousness had not completely shattered.

"The mine area and Pyramid are gifts from the gods, but the gods will one day regret it! Because we will create something even more frightening than them!"

Dr. Duke's expression was manic.

Just then, a metaphorical bucket of cold water was poured over the situation.

In the experimental equipment, the needles recording various data slowly returned to their original positions in an instant.

Tang Suoye suddenly plunged into a deep coma.

Dr. Duke exclaimed, "What's happening?"