Man on the ark, forced to become king

Otherwise, Colombia doesn't need waste, nor does it need beach umbrellas.

Actually, he had a better option; Palvis, the head of the structural engineering department at Rhine Lab, had invited him, but Loken declined.

However, Loken did not regret it.

Because... what he had always dreamed of was about to come true.

If this thing succeeds, why should he have to be subordinate to Palvis?

With this achievement, he can catch the eye of the military and become the most sought-after figure in all of Colombia!

"Almost there, almost there, just a little bit more, just a little bit more..."

Lines of data flashed across the monitoring screen, and the human detection icons kept changing on the screen. Loken, whose hair was disheveled and whose beard hadn't been trimmed in a long time, suddenly looked up and stared at the one-way glass behind him.

In the not-so-spacious laboratory, a teenage girl named Film was lying on the operating table.

That is the foundation upon which he will make a name for himself in the future—an artificial infected organ!

That was unprecedented in the history of research in Colombia and even the world.

As is well known, infected individuals possess greater strength than ordinary people; they can cast spells without the aid of a staff and can activate various Originium Arts without any training.

This power all comes from the Originium infection within their bodies.

When Originium enters the human body, the Originium particles contained in the blood will continue to accumulate, causing local lesions and triggering crystallization of physiological organs and Originium proliferation.

In this process, the damage to the body's organs caused by Originium will cause the infected to suffer unspeakable pain, but the Originium integrated into their flesh and blood will become a natural source of power, making magic more powerful.

Therefore, many researchers want to explore a way to combine Originium with the human body, that is, to create artificial super-infected, soldiers who can be controlled and wield great power.

Loken was no exception.

However, the method he chose was different from others.

As a scholar with high self-esteem, he was not satisfied with the so-called super-infected. Even if such a thing were created, how long could it survive under the erosion of severe Oripathy?

It was basically just a large bomb that could walk on its own, at most a relatively expensive consumable, with countless flaws.

What he wanted was a 'perfect warrior' who could wield powerful Originium magic without suffering from Oripathy.

Therefore, after years of research, even using his own wife and son as experimental subjects, Loken gradually perfected his theory and conceived of the 'artificial infected organ' that no one had ever thought of before.

By combining cutting-edge technology with Originium, miniaturizing ultra-large spellcasting devices, and then implanting them into the human body, an infected person who cannot be infected by Oripathy can be created, a caster who does not need a spellcasting unit, and a master who does not need in-depth Originium Arts theoretical training.

This is almost impossible based on existing theories, but artificial infected organs can be achieved.

By binding the Originium within a special mechanism, it's equivalent to installing a 'staff' inside the body, allowing the user to directly use spells like an infected person. Furthermore, due to the tight bond with the Originium, the power of the spells is amplified.

Furthermore, the artificial organs embedded in the body can solidify certain Originium Arts like a staff, allowing them to be used at any time without the need for deliberate learning.

At the same time, with the constraints of external devices, the artificial infected organs do not actually allow Originium to come into contact with the test subject's blood, nor do they increase the density of Originium crystals in her body. In a sense, the test subject created in this way is not infected.

She possesses all the powers of the infected, and with the aid of the device, she can become even stronger, but without the various drawbacks of the infected.

In Loken's vision, this was the perfect super soldier.

However, everything comes at a price.

In theory, the experimental subjects implanted with artificial infected organs are indeed perfect.

However, in reality, turning this theory into reality is an extremely difficult task.

Creating a controllable artificial infected organ is relatively easy; it's just a matter of consuming resources. Even if the success rate is low, we can still produce one through repeated experiments.

Most importantly, how to implant it into the body so that the test subject can stably drive its power without being killed by the rampaging power within the body.

Only those who are born with an extremely strong affinity for Originium Arts, possess special physical characteristics, and do not reject the combination of foreign objects can meet the standards for conducting experiments.

Since the establishment of the Loken tank, Loken intended to transform theory into practical results, and countless experimental subjects have died on the experimental table.

The subjects included adults, young children, and even infants who had no memory of what was happening. Test subjects of all ages appeared on the experimental table, and their mortality rate was 100%.

Loken didn't care about the fate of those scraps; he only cared about his experiments. As a result, his experiments not only didn't slow down, but actually intensified.

Finally, after rounds of selection, at the critical moment when Loken Water Tank was about to be shut down if it couldn't produce results, he found the person he wanted.

Only one and a half.

Loken saw hope for the experiment's success in the two Felin test subjects.

Perhaps due to family genetics, both children showed a high degree of compatibility with the artificial infected organs. Among them, the girl's compatibility was even higher, while the boy's was somewhat lower.

Therefore, Loken implanted artificial infection organs in them.

Finally, after a period of observation, the infected organs in the girl's body gradually stabilized, and it was possible to try to guide Originium Arts.

The boy's condition was deteriorating day by day, and he was on the verge of collapse.

Loken originally intended to dispose of the boy secretly. In his laboratory, the only difference between experimental subjects with no future and those failed wastes was that the former could provide a lot of data for the experiments.

However, he now has a new idea.

"The artificial infected organ cannot be activated; perhaps it needs a little stimulation. Sufficient mental strength should be able to activate the device!"

Loken stared at the white-haired film girl on the operating table for a while, his mind racing, before making a decision.

When it comes to thrills, what could be more effective than witnessing your closest brother die a gruesome death right before your eyes?

Fortunately, this opportunity also allowed him to use the now-worthless waste to verify a byproduct of an experiment—consciousness compression technology.

In his vision, compressing the consciousness of the test subjects and converting it into usable mental energy to activate Originium magic would increase the projection range and intensity of the spells. After the consciousness is compressed, the test subjects' thinking will also be weakened, which is a good thing.

After all, there is no need for disobedient weapons.

To improve the controllability of the final product, weakening its thought processes is a good approach.

"Bring subject number 183 over."

Once a decision is made, it must be put into action. Loken has never been one to procrastinate, and he immediately issued the order through the laboratory's internal communication network.

"Yes, Director."

The call connected, and the other end responded quickly. Then, after a slight hesitation, someone whispered, "Director, Beach Umbrella Pharmaceuticals has sent a liaison officer. Should we let them in?"

"Beach umbrella pharmaceuticals?"

Upon hearing the name, Loken's face darkened, and his brows furrowed into a knot.

He definitely doesn't want to hear the word "beach umbrella" right now.

The Loken tank is small and doesn't even meet the standards of a proper laboratory in some aspects. Its internal structure is incomplete, and Beach Umbrella has never invested much resources in it.

They simply contributed something and then sent someone over every now and then to inquire about the progress of the experiment.

If they come to visit at this time, it will probably be for the same reason.

How long has it been since the last inquiry?

Loken thought about it carefully, and it seemed that there was only a little over a week left, which was not a good sign.

The frequent dispatch of people indicates that the major investor is growing dissatisfied and impatient with his experiments, which are failing to produce results.

"Are you sure it's one of their people?"

"It has been confirmed that the documents are indeed genuine."

"Then... let him wait for me in the reception room."

Since they're already here, we definitely have to meet them; we can't afford to offend our benefactor.

Loken didn't ask who the person was, because the people who came were different each time, and the chances of him recognizing them were very small. He glanced regretfully at the unconscious girl, Felin, in the laboratory, sighed, and walked towards the laboratory door, beginning to think about how to deal with this inquiry.

Although the experiment has made groundbreaking progress, the device failed to start, so it cannot be considered a success in the end.

If we send this out, the beach umbrella vendors will definitely not be satisfied, which is a bit of a problem...

……

"Can this kind of shabby place really be considered a laboratory?"

In the not-so-spacious room, Jesston swaggered into a chair, looking around with disdain.

Putting everything else aside, this meeting room is smaller than the restrooms in other companies, and its interior furnishings are extremely rudimentary.

If even the reception room is so cramped, you can imagine what the entire laboratory is like.

That arrogant old man spent most of his life fighting, and now he's stuck in a place like this doing experiments?

It's ridiculous.

However, it seems spacious enough as a grave.

After all, once a person dies, all you need is a box to put them in.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that the old man actually made a profit by dying in a place like this.

With that thought in mind, Jeston crossed his legs, his expression natural. He took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and put the pack back in his pocket. As he did so, he lightly touched the gold leaf on the inside of his pocket with his fingers. The whole movement was smooth and natural, and there was nothing amiss.

These labs are usually equipped with covert surveillance. Jeston was well aware of the researchers' ways, so he made detailed plans before coming.

In terms of professional competence, he lives up to his reputation.

The new boss ordered the complete annihilation of the Loken tank, not even allowing a single rat to escape. This was a delicate task, and caution was required before confirming the intelligence, so as not to reveal any flaws or attract attention.

Moreover, from a personal perspective, he wouldn't mind making his beloved father die in a more desperate and tragic way.

wow——