Being Experimented On: A Diary
March 18, 1507.
√,√,√,√,√, All five daily training exercises have been completed!
Today is the third day after the first experiment, Gage is urging me to conduct the next experiment again. I have no choice... it's time to test how much progress the "Light Pray-er" have made recently.
Experiment over, progress... not so great!
Almost nothing has changed from last time, but judging from Gage's reaction, he believes that the process of modifying me should be faster!
He probably thought that in just three months, the transformation of my humanity would be completely complete?
Yes, we can take advantage of this time difference.
The role of the "Light Pray-er" and the escape plan must be handled simultaneously and effectively!
March 21, 1507.
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The third experiment...
I can now control the localized temperature rise of my body and even produce flames. Since I'm already preparing an escape plan, I think I can try other fruits next time!
The resistance efficiency of the Light Pray-er... has improved very little.
March 24, 1507.
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The fourth experiment...
This time I chose the "Electric Snake Fruit" because it's Zoan fruit. It doesn't actually make me Elementalization, but rather it makes my body generate a structure that can generate electricity.
Moreover, unlike eating a fruit which directly shapes one's abilities, this is essentially a "Life Return" cultivation process, albeit with the aid of technology, making it quite efficient.
Of the five fruits, the Electric Snake Fruit is the one that helps my combat power the most. This is exactly the example I was looking for, where the special ability of a "Reasoning Trainee" can be directly applied to combat.
The resistance of the Light Pray-er has improved slightly...
Following the experiment, according to the Prison Demon's deduction, with my current resistance efficiency, I can only withstand ten more rounds before irreversible changes occur.
April 9, 1507.
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Ninth experiment...
The fruit has been changed to the Iron-Iron Fruit, and I feel my bones are harder now.
However, only bones and some scales can be strengthened. If my entire body were made of steel, I wouldn't be able to maintain my vital signs at all. I can't yet imagine what level of "Life Return" would be needed to completely mimic Devil Fruit ability, turning my entire body into steel and still maintaining physiological functions.
April 15, 1507.
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This time, after undergoing modification with the Swallowtail Butterfly Fruit, it was able to temporarily form a venom gland-like structure in its body, thereby producing and releasing toxins.
My "poison" abilities are not weak, but to specialize in them requires constantly accumulating a variety of antibodies, which takes a lot of effort. This doesn't overlap much with my Martial Arts, so it's not as cost-effective as using electricity.
Gage suspected me once today, but I caught him as soon as he showed his emotions. After that, I pretended to be more rigid and easier for him to persuade, and he dismissed his suspicions.
April 21, 1507.
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The thirteenth experiment...
I have tried all five fruits. According to the Prison Demon's assessment, in order to avoid permanent damage, I can only endure three more experiments at most. After that, I will have to recuperate for a long time and use my "Telepathist" ability to self-regulate!
Actually, I estimate that if I were Sequence 7 "Psychiatrist" now, even if the "Light Pray-er's" abilities couldn't withstand it, I could manage it myself.
However... I seem to have a new understanding of the abilities of the "Light Pray-er".
An escape plan is being arranged, and crucial misinformation has already been carried out on two maids, a butler, and two researchers.
April 22, 1507.
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Reiju had been increasingly worried about my condition, but recently Gage seems to have noticed something too, as he hasn't seen Reiju for several days.
April 30, 1507.
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The sixteenth experiment...
A great success!
With the "Listener" repeatedly passively receiving information, the abilities of the "Light Pray-er" have finally been challenged and rebounded, and today they have been fully illuminated.
This is also related to my previous discovery—the power of the "Light Pray-er" can not only be used to pray for "light," but can also become the "light" being prayed for!
Just like the Little Sun in the original Lord of the Mysteries...
After figuring this out, I was finally able to better align the terms "Light Pray-er" and "Listener"—corresponding to "accepting the power of external indoctrination (contamination)," while the Light Pray-er's focus is on "using oneself as a model to influence (contaminate) the outside world."
Previously, I was pursuing a resonance with the sea, or rather, with the Seastone Factor, but now I want to become the sea myself.
With the help of the Sea Power, my aptitude has increased once again. More importantly, this time I completely resisted the erosion of my humanity by the transformation!
The current transformation by Gage no longer has a humanistic impact on me, and the previous effects are gradually returning.
May 13, 1507.
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Almost two months have passed since the experiment began, Gage seems to have concluded that I am now "almost complete in my transformation."
Because I was constantly observing his emotions, I would adjust my approach precisely whenever I sensed any doubt. As a result, in Gage's view, my transformation went very smoothly and perfectly matched his tone, which prevented him from having any doubts.
However, I've basically used up all the benefits of Germa Technology's accelerated training. Now I'll have to slowly train "Life Return" on my own and continuously stimulate my abilities.
Setting fires, releasing electricity, releasing poison... strengthening bones and enhancing muscle power—the first three increase my means of combat, with electricity undoubtedly being the most effective. The latter two, while not making substantial progress in Martial Arts, further enhance my physical attributes and power generation techniques.
June 6, 1507.
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In Gage's mind, I had completely obeyed his orders and had no intention of resisting.
Moreover, he had already discovered that the "Lineage Factor modification" had little effect on me, unless he found other fruits...
Now that the human aspect had been modified, Gage made me stop the modification experiments. However, experiments such as blood draws and tests became more and more frequent.
He hasn't used me for any dangerous experiments yet, so I haven't risked running away.
Judging from his recent behavior, it seems he's starting to consider using me as part of Germa's fighting force?
If I'm sent out just once, I can leave without any risk, and maybe even get a free Battle Suit... But the chances are slim. Battle Suit definitely have some kind of control mechanism; I wouldn't dare use Battle Suit if I really needed to leave.
June 8, 1507.
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Because of Gage's misunderstanding of my condition, he is increasingly less likely to hide his true intentions from me, and recently he has become quite exasperated—he simply cannot find a way to replicate my physique.
After all, even the Prison Demon who is one with me cannot detect the "Paths of the Divine," so I don't think he can include it in his research.
Another recent issue that angered him was the frequent activity of Doflamingo's group in North Blue—a region notorious for its underworld, and Doflamingo being a well-known underground broker. His meddling in North Blue greatly infuriated Vinsmoke, who considered it his territory.
June 10, 1507.
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The merchant ship Captain I bribed three months ago is here again today...