Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“What shall we do now?” Poseidon asked.
“Let’s go ask around.”
Jupiter and his group returned to Dark Crow Forest Town. Upon hearing from the villagers that Dark Crow Valley Base had been destroyed by Stardragon, they were shocked. After getting a rough idea of what had happened, they thought to themselves, “How is it possible that the base could have disappeared just like that?”
Wow! Who knew this game would be so intense?
Last week’s efforts had all been wasted, and their advantages from the beta-testing were almost all lost. Now that Dark Crow Valley Base, the organization that had been issuing quests, was gone, even if they completed the quest, they had no idea who to get their rewards from. Everyone exchanged glances and lamented in disappointment. “How could this actually happen…”
Jupiter felt terrible, but he was reluctant to give up on this Grade A quest. “The Germinal Organization definitely won’t just stop here. Let’s go look for other bases. There should be a way for us to return to Germinal Camp.”
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In the Western Capital, Frenzied Sword appeared in an alley not far from the site where the beta-testing had gone offline. His vision blurred as he realized the public testing had begun!
‘Public testing has started!’
Frenzied Sword was overjoyed. Finally, he no longer had to worry about time limits and could wholeheartedly follow Han Xiao.
‘My dear Xiao, I’m coming!’
Based on his memories, he found his way to Old Man Lu’s repair shop.
‘Han Xiao? That kid left long ago without even a goodbye. Who knows where he went?’ Old Man Lu gulped down a can of beer, his tone tinged with sadness. He subconsciously doubted if his granddaughter’s charm had truly lost its effect.
Upon hearing this, Frenzied Sword froze in place. His face turned pale, and he stood rooted to the ground.
‘How could my master run away?!’
‘What am I to do now?!’
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The forum’s popularity continued to surge. Gamers from across planets shared rumors and theories. Some focused purely on testing and reviewing new game elements, praising it as a gaming revolution with realistic experiences. Even those who only glanced at the display background were fantasizing about it.
This was no ordinary virtual game—a single world spanned from start to finish, uniting players across different planets (equivalent to different servers). Gamers eagerly anticipated meeting others from across the galaxy. While this phenomenon wasn’t unique to China, esports teams from the U.S., Korea, France, and England all chose to develop in their respective planets.
Planet Aquamarine became one of the Chinese players’ base camps. However, it wasn’t exclusively Chinese—foreigners could join too. Among the crowd, there was Electrolux, a retired American professional gamer from Key Club, who joined Planet Aquamarine with ulterior motives.
Han Xiao was the only one who recognized him. This ‘scorpion’ was destined to rise to the top 16 in the First Professional League someday, and in Planet Aquamarine’s selection trials, the strongest 16 usually represented Aquamarine—mostly Chinese. This would be the Chinese professionals’ domain. Amidst the sea of Chinese, Electrolux, the American, sparked trouble with a swear word on the forum. All the ‘evil’ Chinese gamers tried to kill him, but he ended up overpowering them with his blade.
Though Electrolux had American arrogance, his strength and resources allowed him to start randomly in a planet. His luck was good.
In one of the Germinal Organization’s laboratories…
Electrolux’s eyes widened as he soaked in a light-blue solution. He was submerged in a vat of nutrient fluid and was surprised he didn’t need to breathe. Looking through the glass, he saw a scientist scribbling notes on a tablet.
Realizing he couldn’t control his character yet, Electrolux waited patiently. From past experience, this was likely an intermission animation. After a minute, a drainage hole appeared at the bottom of the nutrient tube, and the light-blue solution faded away. Electrolux could now move and saw a notification on the interface.
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You have been injected with DNA Improvement Solution. Your total attributes have increased by 3. You have acquired the skill [DNA Regulation].
[DNA Regulation]: You have a much higher chance of awakening Esper abilities, and the power will be increased by 10%.
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My God! Electrolux was thrilled. Random openings are awesome!
The nutrient cabinet opened, and scientists swarmed around him. Electrolux went along, allowing them to drag him onto a golden platform for various tests.
At this moment, he received another prompt.
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The DNA Improvement Program is a biological research project to cultivate superhumans. The success rate is extremely low. As one of the few successful test subjects, you will be highly valued by the Germinal Organization. You can choose to stay or leave.
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Previously Electrolux had chosen to stay, and afterward, he became the organization’s strongest player. He made the same decision, as with such a great start, only a fool would leave!
This skill is tailor-made for me. Electrolux had originally planned to become an Esper, and without another word, he entered the interface shop. Using funds from his club, he bought an [Ultra-Perfect-Deluxe Gene Awakening Elixir]. He immediately chose the Awakening option and waited anxiously for a long time. The interface prompted his success in acquiring the Awakening Ability!
How smooth! Electrolux grinned with satisfaction. He felt Lady Luck was shining on him. He raised his palm, and a white whirlwind gathered.
The scientists cheered. ‘Eureka!’ ‘He’s awakened!’
Electrolux knew staying was best to showcase potential. But the next moment, a scientist called for guards, leaving him confused. Why now?
Germinal Guards rushed over and handcuffed him effortlessly. He was stunned. Did they not say they valued him? Why treat him like a prisoner?
In another lab, Electrolux was strapped to a brainwashing device. Only then did he realize something was wrong. ‘What are you doing to me?’
The guard replied coldly, ‘Orders from above: every successful test subject must undergo five rounds of brainwashing and then be observed for a month before freedom!’
Electrolux was floored. ‘What logic is that? The reaction is simply too radical!’
He really was clueless. The original DNA Improvement Program didn’t require brainwashing. His ‘random start’ was orchestrated by a European, all benefits and no harm.
However, after their experience with Han Xiao, the Germinal Organization implemented an ironclad policy: better to kill than release. All test subjects would be brainwashed and monitored for a month.
Electrolux had no idea this was all due to Han Xiao. It was too late to regret. He was soon about to be brainwashed.
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You are not exempt from the brainwashing. You have joined the Germinal Organization under a special condition.
As you have been brainwashed, you are unable to rebel against the Germinal Organization.
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Electrolux panicked.
Being unable to rebel meant a month of imprisonment. No leveling up during that time—falling behind all other players!
‘Which part of ‘being valued’ is this?! What a lie!’
He’d clearly attained the ultimate awakening skill, yet now he was stuck in this cage for a month. Electrolux exploded internally.
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