In the silent office, Wild Wolf and the others could hear their own heartbeats.
Thump, thump—their hearts were racing.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the small syringe. More precisely, on the green liquid inside it: X-Gene Optimization Fluid.
For the soldiers, this sci-fi creation, something they'd only ever seen in movies, held an irresistible allure.
Becoming stronger—that was every warrior's goal.
But everyone just silently stared at that streak of green. No one spoke for a long time.
It was the fear of the unknown, rooted deep in their genes.
Mo Jingchun silently watched them all without urging anyone. The choice was theirs. He was simply the one giving them the chance to choose.
After a long while, Wild Wolf took a deep breath and stepped forward first. There was no longer any hesitation on his face, only unwavering resolve.
"Boss, I'm willing."
With their captain leading the way, the fear in everyone's hearts seemed to ease. They exchanged glances, then each stepped forward.
It looked like a small step, but it took courage.
Honestly, Mo Jingchun thought that if their positions were reversed, he couldn't have done what they were doing: trusting someone while facing an unknown danger.
Sensing the oppressive atmosphere, Mo Jingchun suddenly smiled. "There's no need to be so tense. You're acting like you're about to go to war. I stake my reputation on this: the X-Gene Optimization Fluid really is safe. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's one of my proudest creations.
"If the debut of the Space Shuttle marked the beginning of the era of the Sea of Stars, then the X-Gene Optimization Fluid is what will propel humanity into the Sea of Stars! Only with strong physiques and immune systems can space travel become commonplace for people who aren't professional astronauts."
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