This World Is Seriously Ill

"I've put everything into this research!"

"And in the end, you're going to hand over the results to Raiden Ryoma!"

"Why! This is all mine! Mine!"

Ouma Kuro's face contorted with grief. He suddenly realized he had never truly understood his so-called "closest friend."

In fact, the first person to discover the Origin Stone was his own daughter, Ouma Mana.

The two adults had only been called there by the children to observe by chance.

But for this "treasure," his first wife had died, and his daughter, Ouma Mana, had nearly paid with her life...

The Origin Stone wasn't a treasure at all, but a Calamity that brought destruction to the world!

According to his research, it seemed to contain a virus that could materialize one's inner self. Its primary external characteristic was the gradual crystallization of the entire body in purple.

Shortly after, someone named Dayart, claiming to be a survivor of an ancient civilization, found them.

The cruel truth was revealed in fragments through his explanation.

This thing was called the Apocalypse Virus, an intangible Hand of God. It would spread with the appearance of the Origin Stone, until it selected a man and a woman to restart civilization.

They would be the divine children – the Adam and Eve of a new era!

And his daughter, Mana, would be the first infected, maturing as "Eve," igniting the Fourth Apocalypse worldwide, where all life would be eliminated and evolution would commence.

Ouma Kuro's research speed couldn't compare to the rate at which the Apocalypse Virus was multiplying within Mana.

Soon, on a Christmas Eve ten years ago, his daughter began to exhibit uncontrollable, abnormal symptoms.

Just as he was despairing, his old university friend, Raiden Ryoma, the president of ME Company, found him and brought an effective medicine that could suppress the Apocalypse Virus.

After his daughter's condition was temporarily stabilized, and due to the limited effect of the medicine, Ouma Kuro had to painlessly put her into hibernation.

He would reawaken her after he had completely resolved the lingering issues of the Apocalypse Virus.

Furthermore, Raiden Ryoma had funded the establishment of a secret research institute on Oshima island and sealed the Origin Stone in the laboratory's basement using a special metal called Soul Steel.

And this former university classmate had only one goal...

He hoped that Ouma Kuro, with his extraordinary achievements in virology and genetics, would quickly decipher the mysteries of the Origin Stone and attempt to weaponize it.

Their goals aligned, and they struck a deal. Thus, Ouma Kuro began his long research.

It wasn't until the "flu" that swept the world half a month ago that the project to weaponize the Apocalypse Virus finally saw a major breakthrough.

Ouma Kuro named the result, which could block the Apocalypse Virus from infecting genes, the Void Genome!

He had intended to use it on his daughter, Ouma Mana, after the final adjustments were complete, with Raiden Ryoma's approval.

But he never expected this to become the final echo of his own death.

In fact, from the very beginning of the research, Ouma Kuro had noticed Kendo Shuichiro's obsession with the Origin Stone.

The naive and slow-witted researcher hadn't thought much of it and had even actively invited him to join his research project...

If he thought about it, the Origin Stone was something his daughter, Ouma Mana, had discovered...

At least 80% of the Void Genome was perfected by him alone...

Raiden Ryoma's ME Company had provided substantial funding and information security for it...

So... Shuichiro... this doesn't belong to you...

You're just a bastard driven by desire and obsessed with fame and fortune!

As Ouma Kuro recognized the true face of his "closest friend," his face was etched with infinite sorrow, and his consciousness gradually sank into boundless darkness.

Mana, Daddy can't protect you anymore. I'm so sorry...

Kendo Shuichiro took the Void Genome from the cold storage unit, his eyes burning with fanaticism as he gazed at the girl still sleeping with her eyes closed in the incubation chamber.

Kuro, even if you surpass me in every field, so what?

I will ultimately become the "Adam" who restarts civilization!

Only I am qualified!

A twisted sense of conquest and utilitarianism made Kendo Shuichiro break into a maniacal smile.

This man, full of schemes and tricks, walked step by step onto the high platform and gently lifted Ouma Mana's right hand.

Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, Kendo Shuichiro first cut his thumb with a dagger and smeared the blood on the "Eve's" lips, making them even more alluring.

Immediately after, Kendo Shuichiro, who was over fifty years old, knelt down and kissed the back of the girl's hand.

One second... two seconds... a full ten minutes passed, but Ouma Mana showed no signs of waking.

"It seems you're not qualified to be her Adam..."

At this moment, a boy with thick eyebrows and blond hair, dressed in a white robe and holding a crossbow, slowly emerged from the darkness.

Upon hearing this, Kendo Shuichiro clenched his fists, his fingernails digging into his palms, and a trickle of blood seeped from between his fingers.

Intense humiliation and unwillingness made him feel an urge to destroy everything before him.

Why are all of you... all of you... denying my talent!

Today, I will prove to the world—the gates of Eden will ultimately be opened by me!

"Gai... you come!"

With a three-character gap that felt as long as a century, Kendo Shuichiro finally suppressed his anger and painstakingly uttered his choice.

The golden-haired boy, still wearing a loose lab coat, slowly walked over in silence.

Even though he tried to suppress the surprise in his heart, his eyes, which dared not look directly at Kendo Shuichiro, were filled with adoration for "Eve."

Through thousands of tedious and difficult days and nights, this "Sleeping Beauty" in the cultivation pod had become the faith that kept him going.

Awaken her! Save her! Even a simple hug would be enough!

Mana... I'm here.

ps1: A brief explanation: Due to the cross-existence of the Calamity Virus, they devour and mix with each other, so time is sometimes disordered, and the plot will be presented in a "reasonable manner."

Also, Bed Town is actually a fictional city based on Tokyo. Coincidentally, the story location of "Guilty Crown" is also in Roppongi, Tokyo, and it seamlessly connects on the map.

As for the remaining foreshadowing, find it yourself.

ps2: Thanks to readers @{"reader_id":"145472","reader_name":"Sherlock Holmes of Baker Street"} @{"reader_id":"1277938","reader_name":"Snow White QAQ"} @{"reader_id":"3166524","reader_name":"Shuke44317652427"} and many other readers for their generous support. The author will continue to work hard.

Section 65 Chapter 62 The Song of Despair

The boy named "Tsutsugami Gai," in his childhood, was adopted by Kendo Shuichiro, who was determined to cultivate "Adam."

In reality, he was one of Kendo Shuichiro's many experimental subjects, and the Apocalypse Virus had been injected into his blood.

Moreover, this timid and cowardly boy was subjected to forced human experimentation and inhumane abuse.

Only Dr. Ouma Kuro's daughter was willing to approach this pitiable creature and give him the only light in his life.

Even after Ouma Mana fell into a coma, during the painful experiments, Tsutsugami Gai's only way to relieve stress was to confide in the gentle "Sleeping Beauty" in the cultivation pod through layers of bulletproof glass.

Her gentle and kind expression, as if eternally unchanging, could soothe all pain and heal all resentment.

"Pfft..." The dagger sliced open the boy's thumb, and a wisp of blood was reapplied to Ouma Mana's lips.

One second... two seconds... Tsutsugami Gai's heart was uneasy. After a full seven minutes of waiting, his heart, which had already hit rock bottom, was lifted to heaven by the trembling of the girl's eyelashes.

"Although the aptitude is a bit lacking, it was successful in the end..."

The thick-browed, golden-haired boy lazily lowered his arms, as if he had lost interest in watching the show.

"The Stigma?"

Kendo Shuichiro immediately reached out to Constantine and others to inquire.

"That Stigma extraction technique is incomplete, and someone got there first."

Constantine glanced indifferently at the thick-browed boy, his smile playful, seemingly intending to shift the blame.

"Making excuses is just to cover up your incompetence..."

"But it doesn't matter. Even without the Stigma that extracted Himiko's power, Eve's ability to manipulate the [Apocalypse] is enough to deal with everything."

The boy showed disdain for everyone, his condescending contempt provoking a wave of resentment.

Kendo Shuichiro, however, ignored the boy's rudeness.

Because his name was "Dayart," he could witness the rebirth of the world and possessed an almost infinite lifespan.

At the same time, he was the tomb keeper of the ancient civilization "Dayart," and he would witness the "Divine Baptism" brought by the [Apocalypse Virus]!

As Ouma Mana gradually awoke, Kendo Shuichiro stepped onto the high platform, his devout and fanatical expression as if he were on a pilgrimage.

The members of the Holy Trinity Church, with their right fists on their chests, bowed their heads and chanted the chapters from the Book of Revelation that foretold "judgment."

"The seventh trumpet is about to sound, and the kingdoms of this world will become the kingdoms of our Lord and of his Christ!"

"He will reign forever and ever!"

"King of Kings, Holy of Holies!"

"Hallelujah! Hallelujah!"

As Kendo Shuichiro reached the summit and slowly raised his right hand, then grasped at the void, this solemn and fierce sacred song abruptly stopped in the final praise.

This so-called "High Priest," with an arrogant and self-righteous demeanor, stood at the apex and shouted in anger.

"What is Umbrella? A clown whose pores flow with greedy blood!"

"With mere T-Virus, you dare to covet such a divine creation of humanity?"

"These fools who have abandoned God's will, their delusion of initiating a new era..."

"Ugly! Ignorant! Vile!"

"A group of apostates!"

"The foolish souls seem to have forgotten..."

"We hold not only the cross of suffering! But also the hammer of judgment!"

"Today, judgment descends upon this place!"

"We will pave the stairway to Eden with the bones and sins of fools!"

"Only our devout followers are worthy to knock on the door of the new era!"

These highly inflammatory words immediately sent the members of the Holy Trinity Church present into a frenzy.

They crossed their hands into a cross shape, placed them solemnly on their chests, and looked up at the High Priest bathed in light and shadow, chanting in unison.

"Glory be! Our Lord!"

"Hallowed be! Our Lord!"

During the long period of Roman Church rule, the "Holy Trinity" was merely a radical sect that pursued absolute equality and hoped to establish a paradise on Earth, an Eden.

But its history of persecution forced it into hiding, twisting its spirit, and its innocent doctrines gradually became fanatical and insane.

Now, these religious fanatics would stop at nothing to bring about "Eden."

Of course, most of the members were descendants of the original believers, but there were also schemers like Kendo Shuichiro and Constantine among them.

The human heart is always complex and changeable. Faith can sometimes be the strength that supports the soul through hardship, but it can also become a poison that transforms "simplicity" into "madness."

Kendo Shuichiro was extremely satisfied with the believers' reaction. A sense of looking down upon all beings filled him with joy and exhilaration.

"So, everyone, our new era..."

"Farewell!"

As the High Priest shouted with a sinister grin, everyone took out the purplish-red vaccine they had prepared and injected it into themselves with fervor.

At the same time, "Eve" finally awoke, her strange purplish-red eyes filled with an aura of deathly stillness.

A beautiful, special substance like amethyst spread from the maiden's chest, growing outwards, eventually weaving into a crown shape above her head.

Then, "Eve" opened her lips and began to sing, a strand of spiritual music flowing between her teeth and tongue.

"Oh, wild flowers that have bloomed."