Chapter 145: Similar Survivors

Ninth Defense Zone Inner City Research Institute.

Several researchers in white lab coats were conducting an anatomical study on a small test subject.

"It's truly incredible; the Spiritual Power contained within their bodies is actually purer than that of normal Psionics."

"Indeed, I wonder how the Zerg modified their bodies to make them so compatible with Spiritual Power!"

"Their physical fitness is also higher than that of their peers; look at this liver, how healthy it is!"

A researcher in a white lab coat had a morbid look in their eyes, holding parts of the test subject in their hands.

At this moment, an elderly researcher with white hair walked over, looked at the several researchers excitedly discussing the test subject's data, coughed twice, and said.

"Quiet down, everyone. The higher-ups just asked about our research progress; how is it coming along here?"

The several researchers placed the various instruments or test subject parts in their hands onto the lab bench, turned around, and said to the old researcher.

"Mentor, these test subjects are completely different from the ones we studied before. Their physical fitness is higher than all the other test subjects we have here, and their compatibility with Spiritual Power is also very strong!"

The old researcher nodded and said to the several researchers.

"Not bad. Are there specific values? We don't have much time left from the higher-ups; we must speed up our progress. If there aren't enough test subjects, just say so. I heard there are still over 30 test subjects in the Settlement Area over at the Military District. The one above seems to be getting a bit impatient."

The several researchers said excitedly, "Yes! We will work overtime to summarize the data and send it to you."

"Mm, then you all continue with your work; I have other projects to research."

"Safe travels, Mentor!"

The old researcher left the laboratory. Outside the laboratory stood a young woman wearing glasses with a curvaceous figure.

"Selina, the experiment is progressing well. Although I don't know what the Zerg took these children for, they are definitely hiding something. These children are stronger than their peers in every aspect; we still need some time to calculate the specific values."

Selina pushed up the glasses on the bridge of her nose. There was not a ripple in her deep blue pupils. Her smooth lips parted slightly, and she said in a calm tone.

"Mm, I will report the situation you mentioned to the higher-ups."

"Then I'll trouble you, Selina."

After sending Selina off, the old researcher tidied his clothes and returned to his laboratory. A figure emerged from the shadows of the laboratory. The old researcher seemed long accustomed to this and did not pay any mind to the figure's appearance.

"Councilor Pake, what brings you here this time? Is it that your own child's body is also becoming inconvenient to use?"

The old researcher sat calmly in the laboratory chair, looked at the figure that had walked out, and spoke with interest.

"Kesumo, it is indeed somewhat uncomfortable. However, once you have finished researching the data on those test subjects, help me keep an eye out for parts."

"Mm, I will keep an eye out for you."

The two chatted briefly, and suddenly Pake said, "Kesumo, have you ever seen a human grow to 2.6 meters tall? And they are excessively strong, stronger even than the Orcs in the records."

Kesumo smiled and shook his head, "How is that possible? How could a human grow that tall? The situation you speak of is impossible according to the records in our current database!"

Seeing Kesumo deny the situation, Pake did not stop the topic.

"However, it seems such a soldier has appeared among the soldiers of our Ninth Defense Zone."

"How is that possible?" Kesumo shook his head, indicating that this was an impossible matter.

"Take a look at this file and then say that. Although the photo on the file is a bit blurry, according to the descriptions of those who have seen him, his body has indeed become tall and strong; this is certain."

Pake threw a file to Kesumo. Seeing Pake's earnest expression, Kesumo picked up the file from the lab table and flipped through its contents.

Soon, Kesumo's expression went from skepticism to interest, and from interest to excitement.

His lips trembled with excitement, and he spoke somewhat incoherently.

"This... how is this possible! If the information in this file is true, it will overturn all previous data regarding the human body; those will all be a pile of waste paper! Incredible! To think someone could have such a massive transformation in just over a year!"

Pake watched as Kesumo excitedly flipped through the file, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"This file was collected by people I sent; the information is absolutely reliable."

After Kesumo finished reading the file, he looked at the comparison picture of Yingzhou on the file, still wanting more. After a few minutes, Kesumo calmed his mood and looked at Pake with burning eyes.

"This person, can you bring him to the Research Institute? I want to study him properly!"

Pake shook his head helplessly, "I'm afraid not. This soldier has now performed a great service in the Fourth Defense Zone. The Councilors of the Council all know about this soldier named Yingzhou. If I wanted to bring him to the Research Institute, I doubt any of those Councilors would agree."

"Sigh, what a pity. Why didn't you discover this soldier sooner?" Kesumo sat in his chair with regret, looking at Pake with confusion.

"Originally, I didn't know he would turn out like this. That guy Ji Bu also didn't mention that such a soldier had appeared in the Military District; otherwise, I absolutely would not have let him go to the Fourth Defense Zone. Moreover, the resolution of the crisis in the Fourth Defense Zone seems to have a certain connection to this soldier; otherwise, we wouldn't even know of such a soldier."

Pake did not feel displeased by Kesumo's questioning, and he replied with the smile at the corner of his mouth unchanged.

"However, this is very similar to the human experiment we did before. After those test subjects were modified, they would all become corpses due to a lack of strong will. If I could study this soldier's body, that plan might actually be realized, allowing ordinary people to step onto the battlefield and cooperate with regular troops to fight against the Alien Race."

Kesumo said urgently. He wanted to see that soldier right now; this soldier would be the most critical part of his experiment!

Watching Kesumo's uncomposed state, Pake had to appease him first, "Don't be anxious yet. Although we cannot immediately make that soldier the subject of your research, I have discovered some survivors in the Settlement Area who are similar to this soldier. Their physical fitness also seems quite good. If you think that plan has hope, then next time I will propose at the Council to bring those survivors to the Research Institute for study."

"Similar ones? Are they ordinary people? If so, please bring all those survivors to the Research Institute for me!"

Seeing that Pake had said as much, Kesumo could only settle for the next best thing.

"Rest assured, I will handle this matter at the next Council meeting."

Pake obtained the answer he wanted; the plan had a new direction, and perhaps he could benefit from it as well. After chatting for a few more moments, Pake left the Research Institute.