Emperor Virus

Nero watched him quietly, deep sympathy in his eyes.

He fully understood how Genesis felt at this moment. Having unknown, powerful extraterrestrial cells inside one's body was already a tremendous shock. What was more, those cells were eroding his body, plunging him into endless pain.

However, Nero also knew that this was no secret within Shinra Company. In fact, they had always been using these extraterrestrial cells for various experiments, trying to master their power. They had simply never truly succeeded; every experiment came with enormous risks and sacrifices.

"Genesis, you must calm down." Nero's voice was gentle yet firm as he tried to pull Genesis out of his shock and despair.

"I know this is difficult to accept, but the facts are right in front of us. There really are large amounts of Jenova Cells inside your body. That is undeniable," Nero continued. "These cells have not fully fused with your body. They are beginning to necrotize and release toxins. Those toxins are not only destroying your body tissue, but also causing your immune system to gradually collapse. That is why your wounds have never healed and why your body has grown weaker and weaker."

As Genesis listened to Nero's explanation, an indescribable fear surged through him. He could not believe that he had been eroded by these extraterrestrial cells, much less imagine what fate awaited him.

Yet he did not want to give up just like that. He struggled to find even the slightest chance of survival, to escape this terrible fate.

"Then... is there any way to save my life?" he asked anxiously, his voice trembling slightly.

Nero looked at him and fell silent for a moment. He knew that what he was about to say might make Genesis even more desperate, but he still chose to