Star Sea: Infinite Horizons
Chapter 5

Unwittingly Exposed

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Subject 99 stared at the ceiling, utterly devoid of will to live.

The abnormalities in her body, the various pains from her organs and limbs each day, and the robot that appeared three times daily were all shattering her established perceptions.

What kind of world had she landed in? The tools and furnishings here, as well as that robot, all told her this place was different from her own world.

That robot was very capable, equipped with various tools. It had eight arms, as Subject 99 had personally witnessed. Normally, six of its arms were retracted, only deploying when it was working.

Then there was the beautiful woman who constantly observed her. The robot conversed with her perfectly normally. Although she couldn't understand what they were saying, it was likely all about her.

What terrified her even more was the conversation this formidable robot had with the laboratory's owner. It wasn't in any language she knew.

Furthermore, this robot possessed its own thinking ability. All of this was beyond her comprehension.

She found that every day brought something new that challenged her understanding.

She was utterly panicked, no longer daring to move or look around recklessly. She ate and slept, slept and ate. If her abnormality was discovered, would this robot just throw her out?

The more she thought about it, the more terrifying it became. She wanted to go back. She didn't want to be reborn. Death would be the end of it all. Why had they thrown her into such a terrifying place!

In her current state, she couldn't die, but she didn't know how long she could struggle. She had never felt so mentally exhausted.

However, her ancestors had a wise saying: "Living miserably is better than dying well."

Finally, she decided not to think about it anymore. She was here now, what else could she do? She'd focus on surviving first.

After that, Subject 99 truly became like an infant, eating and drinking as she should. Although the food wasn't entirely satisfactory, she would strive to live!

When the pain in her body became unbearable, she would recite the Calming Heart Technique to fall asleep, and her body would feel much more comfortable.

She was unaware that all her small actions were being watched and remembered.

When she slept, her body's various data would stabilize, and the M Virus, which was previously somewhat active, would become extremely quiet, even entering a dormant state.

This self-regulation in the female infant was discovered as an anomaly by Wei Lanshan three months after her birth. Wei Lanshan couldn't figure out how an infant could do this; she couldn't find an answer.

However, Wei Lanshan did not include this anomaly of experimental subject 99 in her report.

Wei Lanshan pondered, perhaps it was the M Virus within her body causing trouble, leading her mental power to self-regulate and resist the M Virus's attacks. It was her mental power that lured the M Virus into slumber.

Thus, while Subject 99 slept, Wei Lanshan used instruments to capture her wandering mental power and secretly conducted a mental power test on her. The results shocked her.

Unable to contain her aura, allowing her mental power to surge erratically, Subject 99, who was joyfully bouncing around in her mental world, slept soundly on her small bed, completely unaware that she had been exposed.

Subject 99's initial mental power was the rare 3S, and her initial physical fitness was 5A. Furthermore, her physical fitness and mental power levels were extremely stable, marking her as another genius.

Wei Lanshan harbored doubts.

Two geniuses with 3S, both carrying the M Virus, and both from the Ye Family.

Could it be because of the M Virus? Could it rapidly enhance a person's mental power? Or perhaps the M Virus had mutated, and the Ye Family's genes were special?

With these questions in mind, she decided to personally visit the other four experimental subjects with the same origin.

Wei Lanshan tidied up the laboratory, leaving Wu Yuan to guard it. She issued a command that no one was allowed to enter, otherwise, they would be killed, and then she went alone to the East Third District.

Lin Zeyu was surprised to see Wei Lanshan, as she rarely left the laboratory. Could something have happened to Subject 99, who was in her care?

"Doctor Wei, are you here to see Subject 95 and the others?"

"Yes, I want to personally confirm their condition, then compile the data together to see when it would be most suitable to conduct drug testing."

Lin Zeyu led her to the room of his experimental subject 95. It was no different from Wei Lanshan's side, with the same layout and environment.

"Subject 95 hasn't shown any abnormalities this month, have all her indicators been within the monitoring range?"

"Very stable, no abnormalities. However, there is a slight issue; her intelligence doesn't seem to be very high. Perhaps when I wrote the M Virus genes, my operation wasn't quite standard."

"Can the experiment continue?"

"It doesn't affect the experimental progress."

Since it didn't affect the progress, it didn't matter. After the experiment yielded results, Ye Yunhan would not keep these experimental subjects.

Wei Lanshan then visited Subjects 96, 97, and 98. The remaining three experimental subjects were in much better condition than Subject 95.

They had been born for over three months, their nutritional status and all other aspects were excellent, and they were indeed all very beautiful.

During this period, Ye Yunhan had sent a airship to deliver many items needed for infants. The five experimental subjects received excellent care and nutritional supplements.

Wei Lanshan gathered the other five subjects together. "In a moment, I will conduct mental power and physical fitness tests on all of them to see if their condition can withstand the upcoming drug injections."

Approximately seventeen Tianning Star Months had passed since Ye Yunhan's last visit. In over six more months, one star year would be completed.

They still had to conduct tens of thousands of drug tests. By calculation, it would take at least until the experimental subjects were over three years old to achieve results.

They didn't have much time left. At most, they had a little over a star year, and they had to complete all tests before the experimental subjects turned four.

Although the test results for Subjects 95-98 were not what Wei Lanshan had expected, apart from Subject 95's slight intellectual deficiency, the other three had initial physical fitness of 3A and initial mental power of 2S. However, this was still a talent far superior to ordinary people.

Initial levels were not lifelong; they could be further cultivated later. How far their levels could reach depended on their own potential and effort.

The Alliance's physical fitness and mental power were divided into several levels, with physical fitness ranging from A to 5A, and mental power from S to 3S.

Different levels determined different professions. Those below physical fitness A and mental power S were commoners, generally working in the service industry. Those with physical fitness 2A and mental power S and above, after passing the Alliance's educational examinations, could engage in the education industry, responsible for the education of children under 16 years old.

These two categories of people were protected individuals. Wars would not affect them; there were stronger individuals guarding the front lines.

Those with physical fitness above 2A and mental power reaching 2S and above would, without exception, be conscripted into the army. In the special pharmaceutical industry, physical fitness had to reach 3A and mental power be 2S to adapt to the high-intensity various experiments and studies.

If mental power cannot be improved before the age of sixteen, miracles are basically impossible afterward, but physical ability has no such limitations.

Those who bear the heavy responsibility of the entire Alliance possess outstanding talent without exception.

Subjects 96-98 are far superior to the previous Subject 94 group; the Ye Family's genes are indeed powerful.

After seeing the results, Wei Lanshan returned to her West District, staying outside the laboratory and not entering.

She pondered the steps involved, noting that not a single one was flawed, yet the outcome was so unexpected. She wondered if it was good fortune or misfortune.

Upon learning that all five experimental subjects were in good condition, Ye Yunhan had his guards send over several companion robots.

He wanted these experimental subjects, who were crucial to his daughter's survival, to receive more meticulous care.

These were models that the Alliance had already phased out, but even the discarded ones had the most comprehensive programs for infant care stored in their chips.

They also came with various videos, music, and simulated sounds for soothing infants, and their programs even included playing games with babies.

The appearances of these companion robots were very sweet and highly realistic, almost indistinguishable from real people.

The author is rolling on the ground begging for recommendation votes.

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