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Arbitrary metaphors are too commonplace.

So much so that they understood it instantly, but couldn't immediately connect it with the complex terminal illness before them.

"To create a sufficiently powerful external energy center to share the burden brought by the Siren genes, or rather... to make up for the deficiencies of the human part."

Any further explanation

This is similar to artificial cardiopulmonary bypass in surgical procedures, or implanting a pacemaker into a failing heart.

The two indigenous people struggled to continue thinking along this line of thought...

But what popped into my head was the pile of failed attempts at piecing things together that I had seen when I came down.

"But...Mr. Renyi..."

Riseben looked worried; the difficulties had changed.

"What kind of material can serve as this weight? It must be able to withstand the sirens' immense energy, and it must also be compatible with Father's body. Where are we going to find such a material...?"

As she spoke, she turned her head, trying to find a glimmer of certainty in Ren Yi's face.

Then the rest of the words got stuck in my throat.

The silver-tailed mermaid had somehow cleared out a space and was now casually pulling things out of thin air as if no one else was around.

"Smack!"

A bright red heart, about the size of a basketball and still pulsating faintly, lay on the ground.

The intense pressure and sense of familiarity drew Fakyu's attention.

Clang.

A dark green, rhomboid crystal lay to one side, its surface shimmering with an ominous luster.

Next came a rough, gray stone devoid of any spiritual energy—

That was a keepsake given to me by Grandma Li.

In addition, there were several glowing [runes] and [Naga courage].

Then there was a pile of high-energy biomass that looked like jelly.

There was even [(???) high concentration of blood and flesh]...

Although it looks unappetizing, it's the food for one of the little guys on the ship!

They really went all out this time.

......

In just a few seconds,

This high-tech laboratory was set up in a way that resembled a pork stall in a wet market.

The expressions on Risbane and Fuck Squid's faces

From initial confusion, it gradually turned into astonishment, and finally froze in a daze.

Is the banquet starting?

"You, you all..."

Fakyu struggled to speak, "Is this how you usually treat patients?"

"It depends."

Without even looking up, he moved the [Pseudo-Dragon Heart] to the left, making room for the newly extracted [Energy Core β].

"Such high-quality materials are not usually needed."

The stall was set up.

Stand up straight with arms outstretched, like a vendor enthusiastically promoting their wares:

"Since we're unsure which one will work,"

"Then wake them up and try connecting them one by one... surely one of them will be compatible."

Riseben & Fuck Squid: "..."

Should we try them one by one?

Is this extending the life of a monarch, or simply replacing the batteries in a discarded, used appliance?!

"This is outrageous!"

For some reason, Fuck Squid was a little intimidated by the guy in front of him.

But out of a sense of duty, he protested despite his reluctance, arguing, "Even if the material is usable, how do we implant it? Are we supposed to open up the chest cavity and just shove it in?"

The slightest mistake could result in instant death. How is that any different from plotting to seize power right under his nose?!

That's definitely reckless.

He readily admitted it, then pointed to Arthur in the life support pod, who was practically dead:

"But the worst outcome is simply that the collapse continues."

"He's already standing on the edge of a cliff. He has to hold on to even a hair, let alone a rope."

immediately,

He ignored Fakyu and instead gently comforted the third princess—

After all, this is the only family member who is officially authorized to sign:

"Please trust my professional judgment, Your Highness, the chances of success are very high."

Renyi truly believes this.

After all, it's an elite monster that has survived genetic collapse for so many years. Its health bar is probably incredibly thick. Even if it accidentally connects the wrong wires and short-circuits a few times, it shouldn't be a problem.

—Excellent experimental materials!

Riseben stared at the pile of "parts" in front of him, which exuded all sorts of eerie auras, and then looked at Renyi's eyes, which contained a hint of encouragement.

"...Please, Mr. Renyi."

Fuck Squid wanted to say something, but Risben raised his hand to stop him.

"Emergency drainage...emergency...drainage...it's done."

By randomly looking at the icons and guessing along the way, I found a button marked with a downward arrow.

"Buzz—"

With a low, rumbling sound, the pale blue liquid inside the life support capsule rapidly decreased.

Arthur's body also sank as the water level dropped.

The numerous tubes attached to his body were taut, and the entire fish leaned limply against the inner wall of the glass, looking like a specimen that had been drained of moisture.

Fortunately, Aurora's treatment had an unexpectedly positive effect.

Apart from the half of his body that had been mutated, the skin on the other half of the king's body had regained some color and was no longer that creepy grayish-white.

The liquid level dropped to the bottom, leaving only a little bit above the ankle.

And it was at this moment...

The mermaid in the life support pod suddenly opened her eyes.

Those were golden, vertical pupils, clear and rational, filled with the majesty of age, showing no sign of the madness caused by genetic collapse, or the doubt and chaos of awakening after a long slumber.

He ignored Risbane and Fuck Squid who were surrounding the cabin and fixed his gaze precisely on the unfamiliar face—

On any of them and on Aurora.

When he saw the arbitrary tail clearly, the sleeping king's eyes became extremely complex.

There was shock, but more than that, there was a sense of relief, like "I knew it."

"It's you..."

me?

A slight twitch of the eyebrow.

That opening line is interesting... Could it be that they've recognized me as an outsider?

Or is it that,

Is there any special explanation for the species associated with his tail?

Without hesitation, he didn't give anyone else, especially Arthur, time to react.

Take action as soon as possible.

It wouldn't be good if the test subject realized what was going on and refused.

"Sizzle—"

Arthur shuddered violently, his golden pupils suddenly contracted, and the intense pain made him instinctively curl up.

Ren Yi had already opened the side door of the life support pod at some point, and half of his body was inside. In his hand, he was holding the thickest biological catheter that had just been forcibly pulled from Arthur's chest, and blood was still dripping from the interface.

"Don't move, it'll be ready soon."

The casual tone is almost like coaxing a child to get a shot.

As he spoke,

He raised the throbbing [Pseudo-Dragon Heart] without changing his expression.

On one hand, everyone—

Under the dazed gaze of the newly awakened king, the vibrant heart was aligned with the catheter's interface.

"Let's try this first, okay?"