Man on the ark, forced to become king

'Haydon Pharmaceuticals'

Even Saria, who was rumored to be 'harder than diamonds', couldn't help but show anger when she thought of that experiment.

In her eyes, forbidden human experimentation was an absolutely unforgivable atrocity.

However, Hayden Pharmaceuticals did just that, right at the foot of the city.

They conducted a violent implantation experiment on a child, and ultimately suffered the consequences. The rampaging and out-of-control experimental subject completely destroyed the entire laboratory, and all those involved in the experiment were turned into charred remains in the explosion, including the owner of the Hayden Experiment.

The test subject, named 'Ifrit', is currently receiving treatment in the Structural Laboratory of Rhine Labs.

Today is the date for the next treatment.

So she had to go see Ifrit and then investigate Hayden Pharmaceuticals.

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"Sareya!"

The laboratory door slid open to both sides, and the young girl sitting on the hospital bed saw the figure appear at the door. She jumped off the bed happily and rushed towards the person.

Good afternoon, Ifrit.

Saria smiled gently, opened her arms and embraced the girl who rushed towards her, stroking her hair.

"Uh-huh!"

The girl nuzzled affectionately against Saria's chest, and it took her a while to raise her head. Her innocent face showed a hint of worry, and her big eyes held a deep fear.

"Saria, is it... another treatment?"

"...Yes, has Himer already told you?"

Saria stroked the girl's hair, carried her to the hospital bed, and gently comforted her.

"Don't be afraid, Ifrit, the treatment is very effective, and you will be well soon."

"I...I'm not afraid, I can definitely endure it!"

Ifrit nodded emphatically, but a lingering fear could still be seen in her eyes.

Saria saw everything, sighed inwardly, and felt her anger intensify.

How could someone who went through that kind of experiment not feel fear about similar things?

Although it's treatment, in a child's eyes, it's probably not much different from what happened before.

If it weren't for the familiar faces here, Ifrit would probably have lost control of her fear long ago.

Those heartless and insane beasts!

If it weren't for their reckless actions, Ifrit should have had a peaceful life like other children, instead of suffering such misery!

Those scumbags!

"Saria, are you... are you angry?"

After a moment of silence, Ifrit timidly tugged at Saria's sleeve, her voice trembling with tears.

"I... I know I can hold on..."

"No, I just suddenly thought of something. Lighten up, Ifrit, shall I tell you a story?"

Gently comforting the fragile Ifrit, Seria took out a children's storybook from her bag.

She would never have carried such a thing with her before. This was an illustrated edition that she specially bought from the bookstore because Ifrit liked to read it.

Seeing the smile on the child's face makes her happy too.

"Uh-huh!"

Ifrit obediently moved closer to Seria, peeking out to look at the opened pages of the book. She couldn't understand the words, but she could see the colorful pictures.

……

"Teacher, this dosage..."

Outside the laboratory, on the other side of the one-way glass, the young researcher Li Boli stared at the experimental plan in his hand, an expression of disbelief on his face.

“Do as instructed, Hamer.”

The white-haired old man, Palvis, wiped his eyes from his hands and gave an unquestionable command.

Upon hearing this, Hermer's eyes widened even more, and his fingers, gripping the paper, nearly tore it apart.

“But teacher, Ifrit’s recovery has already reached the expected level, so why is the dosage being increased this time? This…”

"Hemer."

With his glasses on, Palvis's gaze sharpened, and he reprimanded in a deep voice.

"Don't forget our ultimate goal: to cure Oripathy."

"The patient's condition has indeed improved now, but what about the future?"

"If we can only maintain the status quo, she might spend the rest of her life bedridden. Is that the outcome you want to see?"

"But……"

Faced with the teacher's reprimand and persuasion, Hermer pursed her lips, her expression somewhat reluctant.

"But, now that the treatment has finally made things less painful, increasing the dosage now will cause Ifrit to..."

"Hemer."

Palvis raised his arm and pointed to the one-way glass installed on the laboratory wall. Hamer looked in the direction he was pointing and could see the inside through the glass.

She saw Saria holding a storybook, leaning back in her chair, and had fallen asleep sometime earlier.

On the hospital bed, Evelyn pulled up her blanket and carefully covered Saria with it, afraid that even the slightest movement would wake the sleeping person.

'Saria, she seems very tired...'

Himer felt a slight surprise; it was the first time she had ever seen Saria like this.

"Hemer, look how exhausted Director Seria is."

Palvis closed his eyes and sighed.

“Rhine’s life is vast, with countless ongoing research projects and numerous things far more important than our project waiting for her to handle.”

"Director Seria, doesn't she also hope that Ifrit can recover as soon as possible?"

“Speaking of which, I understand that your request for Director Seria to visit Ifrit was also to make the treatment process go more smoothly.”

“But now that Ifrit is able to cooperate with the treatment, I think there’s no need for Director Seria to keep making such a fuss.”

"Right?"

It seemed like an inquiry, but also like an announcement of a result.

Finally, seeing Saria sleeping in the laboratory, Himer nodded.

"Um"

……

"!"

Inside the laboratory, Saria, who had been sleeping, was suddenly awakened. What came into view was the familiar laboratory environment.

Just now... she seemed to have fallen asleep and dreamed about things from her childhood. How long ago was that?

He must have been too tired from investigating Hayden Pharmaceuticals lately.

She is, after all, a human being. Even if she can use Originium Arts to create hard enamel, she is still made of flesh and blood. Her energy is not limitless, and she will get tired, hungry, and injured.

The recent investigations into Hayden Pharmaceuticals have taken up so much of my energy, and given my already heavy workload, it's no wonder I feel exhausted.

Thinking this, she moved her arm and suddenly realized that a blanket had been placed over her without her noticing. Turning her head, she saw Ifrit's smiling face.

"You gave me the blanket? Be careful not to catch a cold..."

"It's okay! I'm not cold!"

Ifrit smiled happily, and seeing this, Saria smiled too, patted her little head, and whispered, "Thank you. Does the recent treatment still hurt?"

"Hehe, it's much better than before!"

The girl stared at Saria's face for a while, as if she had found great courage in it. She nodded her little head firmly, her eyes narrowing into two crescent moons.

"I can endure it! I can do it!"

Chapter 134 The So-Called 'Treatment'

"Director Saria."

"Sareya..."

The laboratory door slid open to both sides, and Saria looked in the direction of the sound, standing up from her chair.

"Is it time to start treatment?"

"I...I just saw you asleep. Are you too tired from work?"

Hemer pursed his lips, hesitant, but ultimately did not say the words as his teacher had suggested.