Chapter 222
Before parting, Justin secretly pulled a gold-embossed business card from his pocket. Taking advantage of the moment when Shi Lei and the others turned away, he quickly slipped it into Hemo's hand. Then, he made a "six" gesture with his hand close to his ear, indicating that he would call Ifrit after receiving the test results.
Hemo understood, nodded to indicate that he knew, and then put the hand holding the business card behind his back.
About ten minutes after Shi Lei and the others left the Structure Department, Saria arrived at the scene. She had just finished her duties in the Defense Department and rushed over.
"Doctor. Hemo, I just heard something happened here. Has Ifrit woke up?"
Hemo stood in front of the glass window, tilting her head to look at Ifrit in the observation room.
"Yes, a colleague on duty went in to change her IV drip just now. She suddenly ran away, seemingly terrified. Later, she fainted from exhaustion after shouting and screaming. Also, Director Justin from the Business Department just came over. He brought several Doctor, saying they're for Ifrit..."
She paused suddenly, her pupils dilating sharply.
Hemo was surprised to find that the Originium crystal on Ifrit's wrist had disappeared.
How... how is this possible?!
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Hemo noticed Eve's unusual behavior and quickly pushed open the door to conduct a further examination.
Saria, unaware of what was going on, followed them into the observation room and asked in confusion:
"Doctor. Hemo, what's wrong with her?"
After examining her, Hemo confirmed that the black Originium crystal on Ifrit's wrist had disappeared. She pointed to the unconscious blonde girl, her expression somewhat serious.
"Director, have you noticed anything different about her compared to yesterday?"
Saria was puzzled, but she still observed as Hemo had suggested. The horns on her head were fine, her face was fine, there were no obvious external injuries on her body, and her hands...
Wait, that black Originium crystal is gone!
The shedding of the Originium crystal meant that Ifrit's condition had been effectively treated. Saria finally understood why she reacted this way and grinned:
"It seems the Chimera surgery was very successful."
Hemo's expression was complicated, as if he was pondering something.
Since Ifrit underwent surgery last night, only five people—Ifrit, Director Parvis, two colleagues who changed her IV drip this morning, and a male Doctor— have had contact with her.
In the end, the man only touched Ifrit's pulse at close range and did nothing else.
No, I need to check.
Hemo needs to rule out any interfering factors to ensure that the improvement in her condition is due to the Chimera surgery. This is the rigorous attitude that a medical researcher should have.
"Excuse me, Director Saria."
She bowed slightly to express her apology.
"I'd like to confirm a few things first. Could you please look after Ifrit for me?"
"No problem, leave it to me. Unless there's an emergency, I'll stay here until 10 PM. Also, Doctor. Hemo, you have really dark circles under your eyes. Didn't you get much rest this morning?"
"Ah, I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Director."
Hemo thanked her again, bowed, and turned to leave.
After leaving the observation room, she hurried to the Structure Department's office area. She approached her colleagues who had changed her IV drip that morning and inquired about the situation from them.
"When you changed Eve's IV drip this morning, did you notice anything different about her compared to yesterday?"
It was a female colleague who changed her IV drip; the male colleague stood at the door and didn't come closer.
"No, she suddenly jumped up right after I changed the IV drip, it was terrifying! What's wrong, Hemo? Is there something wrong with that little girl?"
Judging from their reactions, they seemed completely unaware.
This is the Structure Department. To access the surveillance footage from the observation room, we need to find Parvis. Hemo plans to wait for the head of the department to arrive before reporting the details.
"Nothing, just asking."
Based on current information, Chimeric Therapy has a significant effect on treating Ifrit.
If more clinical trials can be conducted and the Tremon Pharmaceutical Regulatory Bureau) approves, it would be a tremendous boon for those infected in this region!
The Doctor brought by Chief Justin, without using any medical equipment, was able to determine Ifrit's infection status simply by feeling her pulse with his fingers. This is enough to demonstrate his remarkable medical skills.
At the time, Hemo thought the other person was a fraud. Now that the truth has come out, she realizes she was mistaken.
She had paid special attention to the young but unusually mature-looking male Doctor. His appearance alone made it impossible to discern his race, but he resembled Yan.
It was only then that Hemo suddenly remembered that the Yan possessed a medical tradition called "Yan Doctor," which had been passed down for thousands of years. This medicine could diagnose a patient's condition simply by feeling their pulse. The prescriptions they gave were mostly made from herbs derived from nature. Perhaps that man had grasped the essence of Yan Doctor.
Sigh, I only have myself to blame for being too impulsive. Some of the things I said back then might have offended the other person.
Recalling the male Doctor's magnanimous manner at the time, Hemo felt her face burning.
She quickly returned to the observation room, wanting to get Ifrit's blood tested as soon as possible. Once the results were in, she planned to call Director Justin to clear Ifrit's name.
When Hemo pushed open the door, she saw Saria sitting quietly in a chair. She looked just like a little...
Like the girl's family.
Upon seeing Hemo return, Saria made a shushing gesture with her right hand and walked out on her own.
Ifrit hasn't woken up yet; it's best not to disturb her rest. Saria stepped out of the observation room, gently closed the door, and then asked in a low voice:
"Doctor. Hemo, are you done with your work?"
"Not yet. I need to draw her blood to test the density of Originium crystal in her blood. Director Saria, if you don't have anything else to do, could you please help me?"
"Okay, what do you need me to do?"
Hemo retrieved the collection equipment and, with Saria's cooperation, drew a small vial of Ifrit's blood.
After receiving the blood sample, she was about to return to the lab for testing when she encountered Parvis, who had rushed over.
He gave a seemingly kind smile, stared at the student with heavy dark circles under his eyes, and said:
"Hemo, haven't you gone back to rest yet? Go to sleep if you're tired, leave this to me."
"Director, after the Chimera surgery, the Originium crystal on Ifrit's body have dissolved. I just collected a blood sample and am about to take it for testing."
"What did you say?"
Parvis's mouth was slightly elongated, and his pupils were dilated. He was very surprised by the result.
Hemo and Saria may not know Ifrit's background, but he knows the inside story.
This is Flame Demon Project, spearheaded by the Columbia Ministry of Defense and secretly participated in by several Pharmaceutical Companies.
The aim is to extract genetic fragments from the remains of the extinct 'Flame Demon Clan' and implant them into Experiment Subject. Through various drug stimulations, the goal is to awaken the Flame Demon Clan's powerful ability to manipulate fire for military use.
Ifrit was the only surviving and well-suited Experiment Subject in the 'Flame Demon Project'.
Last night, her outburst triggered an explosion at Haydon Laboratories —a completely unexpected and sudden event. Upon learning of the situation, the Ministry of Defense decided to capitalize on the situation and contacted the Trimont City to prepare a grand plan. They intended for Rhine Lab to continue its research under the guise of treatment.
As originally planned, Parvis, as the attending Doctor, would inject the patient with a special drug to catalyze the Flame Demon Shard within Ifrit's body, gradually transforming her into a weapon of war to meet the Ministry of Defense's acceptance standards.
When Parvis returned from his nap, he was told by his students that the patient's Originium-related illness had been effectively treated.
If Ifrit's condition stabilizes, what excuse will he use to continue injecting the medication?
"Hemo, is... is this real?"
His feelings were very complicated, but he couldn't show them to his student, Hemo.
"Of course, you can go to the observation room now. Director Saria is there to keep watch. I have to go back to the lab to test the blood samples, I'll be right back."
Before leaving, Hemo informed Parvis about Director Justin and the Yan Doctor he brought, and suggested reviewing the surveillance footage to verify the specifics.
But Parvis completely ignored him and even thought Hemo's suggestion was incredibly stupid.
He was a staunch materialist who believed only in science that one could access the door to Istina.
How could Originium-related illness, which has puzzled scientists for hundreds of years, possibly be treated by 'pulse diagnosis'?
Hemo's words were utterly thoughtless. If a simple pulse check could cure a disease, wouldn't all the efforts of these scientists become a colossal joke?
There's no need to verify it; it was the Chimera surgery that improved Ifrit's Originium-related illness.
This is beyond doubt.
Parvis's biggest concern right now is whether the 'Flame Demon Project' can continue. After all, they can always find infected volunteers to perform the Chimera surgery, but there's only one Experiment Subject compatible with the Flame Demon Shard.
In fact, such unintentional medical incidents that yield unexpected benefits are not isolated cases. For example, the rare genetic blood disorder 'Stadth's Disease' was a product of medical malpractice.
Parvis had no hope of curing Ifrit. But now, good fortune has fallen from the sky, and if he can seize the opportunity, he might be able to shock the world.
The first scientist in history to solve Originium-related illness, wow, just thinking about it is exciting.
By then, my name, Ahrendts Parvis, will resound throughout this land! What a crappy Ministry of Defense! They'll all have to grovel before me from now on!
Parvis's breathing became increasingly labored, but he quickly calmed down. Other countries have also performed Chimera surgery, but there have never been any cases of a cure.
He needed to confirm whether the cure was due to the presence of Flame Demon Shard within Ifrit's body, or whether any infected person undergoing Chimera surgery would have the same effect.
After saying goodbye to her mentor Parvis, Hemo took the blood sample to the Structure Department Laboratory.
She stayed up all night and only managed a short nap in the morning. To be honest, she felt quite tired.
Perhaps due to her heightened state of mind, Hemo felt that she was young and could handle it. She busied herself in front of the medical equipment, back and forth, her eyes gleaming with dark circles.
The test results came back shortly afterward.
Ifrit had a blood test last night before the Chimera surgery. At that time, the density of Originium crystal in her blood was as high as 0.51 U/L, but now it has miraculously dropped to between 0.25 and 0.3 U/L, a decrease of half!
Although this value still falls within the range of infected individuals, it is already quite good compared to last night.
If no side effects occur and the treatment is successful in other clinical trials, then Originium-related illness, which has plagued people for hundreds of years, will be completely cured!
Unable to contain her excitement, Hemo ran all the way back to the observation room. She told her mentor, Parvis, the test results before calling Director Justin.
After Justin led the Rhodes Island team away from the Structure Department, they headed towards the Business Department. He introduced some other departments along the way, but only looked around the outside without going in.
Despite being a pharmaceutical company, Rhine Lab's core competitiveness lies in its research capabilities. The headquarters building houses many researchers who dislike being disturbed by strangers every now and then, as it severely impacts their work efficiency.
Zilan and the others had no intention of visiting each place individually, leaving the arrangements to Justin.
Shi Lei came to Rhine Lab to communicate with Doctor researching Originium-related illness. Regardless of the final outcome, as long as it broadens his understanding, that's fine.
But it's not appropriate to bring this up now.
Rhodes Island and Rhine Lab have not yet entered into a cooperation agreement. It wouldn't be too late for him to make this request once the two sides have finalized their alliance.
"Miss Zilan, I look forward to deeper cooperation and exchanges with Rhodes Island in the future. However, this matter probably requires the approval of the Director General. I have already contacted her, but have not yet received a reply. May you rest here for a while and wait?"
Justin said he needed the boss's approval, but everyone knows the truth, they just haven't said it out loud.
He was waiting for the female Doctor's test results to decide whether to continue discussions with Rhodes Island.
Kristen was indeed the Director General of Rhine Lab, but she was also a scientist. She was usually engrossed in her research and didn't need to sign off on everything.
Kristen granted the Business Department extensive authority; for minor matters, a simple notification to her was sufficient. Delegating power saved them from unnecessary trouble.
"It's alright, Mr. Justin."
Miss Zilan sat on the chair with her legs crossed:
"We can wait."
After she finished speaking, she secretly glanced at the composed Doctor Zhong, somewhat worried that he might ruin the cooperation.
The special operations team, including Miss Nian. Xi, didn't wander off; instead, they sat quietly in the office and waited.
If you feel anxious, look at Shi Lei. After looking at him for a while, you'll feel less anxious and much calmer.
After pouring coffee for each guest, the female assistant politely left the office. The group chatted casually, and the atmosphere was fairly pleasant.
After waiting for about twenty minutes, a cell phone ring broke the delicate balance.
Justin pulled out his phone, saw it was an unfamiliar number, and immediately understood. He didn't hide it from the people of Rhodes Island and answered the call in front of everyone.
"Um... okay... I understand."
He hung up the phone, maintaining a polite, business-like smile, and looked at Shi Lei on the sofa:
"Doctor. Li, your Yan Doctor skills are truly amazing. Just by feeling a patient's pulse, you can determine the extent of the infection. Doctor. Hemo has already examined her, and the little girl's condition has improved."