Chapter 1427 Success, but only Half of the Success (Additional Update 2 by Yanjiu Leader)
I don’t know how Idian conveyed it. In short, after Gretel lost his temper, the surrounding area was indeed a lot cleaner.
Five days later, three elves who were selected to participate in the experiment sat in front of Gretel.
Two middle-aged elves, one male and one female, are strong and strong, with a bit of weather on their faces. When they stand there, they naturally have a perseverance and calmness. They took turns shaking hands with Gretel and introducing themselves:
"Marek Aoba. The ranger of Torrent Forest. He is six hundred and thirty-eight years old this year."
"Aida Moondew. Captain of the Far Sea Patrol of Evergreen Island. She is six hundred and twenty-one years old this year."
Grete was in awe. Whether they are the forest guards of the Riptide Forest or the distant sea patrols of Everjum Island, these are all warriors fighting on the front line.
Looking at their momentum and the majesty of their movements, it is obvious that they have been fighting on the front line for a long time and have paid countless blood and sacrifices.
It would be great if there was a chance to allow them to go further, especially if it could not block their way forward...
Gretel shook hands with them vigorously, then turned to the third person. This elf was older than the previous two. He had a shocking knife mark on his cheek, which reached directly to the corner of his eye and extended to his chin.
The elves are a race favored by nature. Their prime period is also extremely long, and the time for aging and illness to befall them is extremely short. But this elf clearly showed his age.
...Is this possible?
Grete's first reaction was not "Will it be a waste if he participates in the project at such an old age?" but "Will he be able to survive it if he participates in the project at such an old age?"
While thinking about it, he reached out to hold hands with the other person. The old elf seemed to be aware of Gretel's thoughts. He grinned and exerted force on his hand:
"Ouch!"
Gretel almost jumped. This old man must be too cruel, his palms are as rough as sandpaper for polishing parts, and his strength is stronger than pliers, not much different from a bench vise!
"I am Kirkland Night Breeze, a guard of the royal court. I am seven hundred and eighty-three years old this year." The old elf introduced himself proudly. After speaking, he let go of his hand and pointed at his heart:
"Don't look at my age, but it's still very good here. I will be able to withstand the experimental process. Master Nordmark, please!"
Cardiopulmonary function is indeed an important part of the enrollment assessment.
Whether using the water from the Well of Eternity or receiving infusion from a magic circle, the subject may endure great pain. However, in order to advance, he must maintain control of his body from beginning to end and cannot be under anesthesia——
Therefore, when Elder Fahim and others evaluated the subjects, they almost copied the items that Gretel had checked for the eldest prince.
However, this 783-year-old man, no matter how good his cardiopulmonary function is, can still be considered to be approximately equivalent to a human being of 78 years old, or at least 70 years old. Is it really okay for him to join?
"Mage Nordmark, as you said, this experiment may be dangerous." Seeing Gretel's hesitation, Kirkland Night Breeze restrained his smile and said seriously:
"If we old guys can't participate in experiments that may go wrong, how about letting young people face the crisis? Don't hesitate, just use me!"
Faced with the old man's heart-wrenching remarks, Gretel took a deep breath and finally forced himself to smile.
His personal task was actually just to confirm the informed consent of each experimenter, to confirm that they fully understood the situation, that they were all voluntary, and that no one was forced -
As for screening the experimental subjects and confirming that each experimental subject meets the conditions, these tasks are the responsibility of Elder Amat, Elder Fahim, and other legends in the experimental team.
Subjects who can be approved by them and sent to him should not have any problems no matter what.
"Thank you for your hard work." Gretel reached forward with his right hand and squeezed Kirkland Night Breeze's palm hard:
"As you said, this experiment may be dangerous, especially for the elderly. If you can't hold it any longer, be sure to stop and don't think about 'hold on a little longer, hold on a little longer'——
If we call to stop, we still have time to treat him, but if we hold on a little longer, it might be too late! You know, if a subject's life is in danger, the experimental progress will be delayed and resources wasted, which will be many times more than just giving up and withdrawing from the group! "
Kirkland nodded gravely. If it was just him who sacrificed himself, he would not be afraid, it would just be natural. However, the thought of delaying the experimental progress and wasting research resources...
"Don't worry, I will definitely pay attention and won't cause you any trouble. - So, can I be the first to go?"
Grete smiled slightly. He obviously didn't completely persuade the old warrior. Fortunately, the other party still promised to be cautious——
He bowed slightly and said seriously:
"Following the established order, you are the third one to enter the experiment. Don't worry, we still have to conduct final tests on your chromosomes, and debug and lock the magic circle.
Please take a good rest these days, adjust your state, relax, and I wish you success. "
Early on the third day, when the first ray of morning light shone on the top of the World Tree, Marek Aoba was the first to step into the magic circle.
He was bare-chested and only wore a pair of shorts, so that researchers and healers outside the magic circle could observe his condition in real time. He sat with his eyes closed outside the magic circle.
Elder Fahim opened the energy supply circle connected to the Well of Eternity;
Gretel turned on the microscope and the magic circle connected to the microscope;
Idian poured a test tube of well water from the Well of Eternity into a special container connected to the magic circle——
"start!"
"start!"
"start!"
Huge energy rotates and gathers. Under the microscope and electron microscope, or in front of the analytical array dedicated to the microscope and electron microscope, the chromosome image on the light screen lit up with golden light extremely slowly——
"The first scheduled point is completed."
"The second scheduled point is completed."
"The bicep started to tear."
"The gluteus maximus is starting to break."
"Latissimus Dorsi Ligament Stretch."
"The heart rate is 120, 125, 130 - 125. He is adjusting his breathing and trying to control himself. Good job - 130, it goes up again, but it does not exceed the dangerous value -"
Grete remained silent and stared at the light screen. So far, the entire experiment is still proceeding according to the predetermined pace. The subjects' vital signs show no signs of danger, and their vitality continues to rise.
The amount of Well of Eternity water used was greatly reduced, and it was injected into the subjects in a slow-release manner.
The pain of the subjects has been greatly reduced, and the spikes in blood pressure and heart rate have also been reduced. They are no longer hovering on the dangerous line like in the previous experiments...
I hope it can succeed... I hope this time, I can be closer to success, and further away from cutting off the path forward for these soldiers...
The experiment lasted three full days and nights. According to the original plan, the changes to the chromosomes only lasted one day——
The number of chromosomes that need to be changed is much less than that of the eldest prince. It is quite prudent to continue it for one day.
The work of injecting the water into the Well of Eternity and changing the physique of the warriors lasted for three full days based on previous experience.
Three days later, Marek Aoba staggered out of the magic circle, his steps were shaky, as if he had shed a layer of skin. Despite this, his eyes were extremely bright. As soon as he walked out of the tree hole, he clenched his fist and waved it in a circle——
"boom!"
The fist waving out from the void exploded with the sound of wind and thunder.
"Advanced successfully!"
"To what extent?"
"This still needs to be evaluated...but success is already certain..."
As agreed, Marek Aoba took a deep sleep and had a full meal before being immediately taken away for evaluation.
Speed, strength, reaction ability, actual combat, the results of various evaluations are that he has advanced from high-level beginner to high-level advanced, and has not even touched the edge of legend——
However, the analysis of chromosomes also showed that his chromosomes were disordered to some extent, but the degree of disorder was not as high as that of previous subjects. As for whether I can set foot in the legend...
Elder Herald said very subtly:
"The door is not completely closed, but to push it open requires many times more effort than others. After all, you also know-"
Even so, Marek Aoba is content. As for the many times the effort, are you kidding, there is no price for doing anything?
With his qualifications and age, he would have never been close to becoming a legend, let alone a legend!
He said goodbye and left with great satisfaction. Soon, news of the progress of the experiment spread throughout Yongju Island. Even Bernard couldn't hold himself back and came to ask:
"Boss, can I-"
"You're still early!"
Grete pushed Bernard back with a dark face. To conduct such a large-scale experiment and use so many resources is not to seek personal gain with power, but to help Bernard advance safely!
It's a good thing now, the glimmer of success is just a little bit visible, and this guy comes over and asks to join the group? !
After mercilessly blasting Bernard away, Grete carried out the experiment step by step according to the established plan.
For the second subject, Aida Moondew, the time for modifying the chromosome remained unchanged, but the time for injecting well water was shortened to one day, which was the same as the time for modifying the chromosome:
As a result of the experiment, the degree of chromosomal disorder was reduced, and the degree of progression was also reduced. Maybe, add some more water to the well?
The third subject, Kirkland Nightwind, has the same parameters as Aida Moondew, and the well water in the Well of Eternity increases by 10%. As a result of the experiment, ventricular fibrillation occurred halfway through the experiment. The experiment was stopped urgently and rescued, and then he was rescued...
the fourth……
the fifth……
sixth……
Finally, the time for modifying the chromosomes was extended to one and a half days, and the time for injecting well water was also maintained for one and a half days. The well water from the Well of Eternity was injected in an amount of 0.6 parts, and was catalyzed by a magic circle for slow release.
With this parameter, even five warriors can be steadily improved to high-level advanced levels, and the level of chromosomal disorder is only 10% of that of directly taking the Eternal Water.
If the legendary door is closed because of a chromosomal disorder, then as a result, the door is only tilted inward, which is far from being closed with only a crack left!
Now, the final problem and choice is placed in front of Gretel:
Should Bernard be forcibly promoted?