Test Subject, Oceannus

"What were the results of the growth assessment?" Zeus asked, sitting in a chair with his arms crossed.

Poseidon sat beside Zeus, his expression grave.

Within the sight of the two gods, Oceannus was firmly secured to an experimental table in a vast chamber, where samples were being taken and evaluated.

"Great God, the results will be ready in approximately three minutes." The emotionless divine servant bowed slightly and delivered his report with precision.

Zeus nodded. After waiting three minutes, he reached out and accepted the report handed over by the divine servant.

"Growth progress is at ninety-nine percent? Then it seems hormone-induced maturation should have no adverse effects. For the experiment, begin hormone-induced maturation immediately." Zeus tossed the report aside and issued his order to the divine servant.

"Yes."

After that brief reply, the divine servant returned to the sterile laboratory, took various liquids from the shelves, and filled a syringe with them.

After disinfecting Oceannus's neck, he injected the maturation hormone into Oceannus's body.

Thump—

Oceannus's heart pounded violently.

His eyes flew open, bursting with azure divine light.

Veins bulged all over his body. Even with his mouth gagged, Oceannus still roared.

This was a state even more agonizing than falling into the Underworld. His entire body burned as though he were about to evaporate.

"Mmph—mmphmmph—mmphhh—"

Visible to the naked eye, stimulated by the hormone, Oceannus grew another ten centimeters or so, and his muscles appeared even more massive.

Amid Oceannus's cries, the divine servant bowed respectfully without expression. "Great God, Lord Poseidon, unit [Demigod] has been successfully matured."

"Good work." Zeus nodded in satisfaction. "Next, begin with the simplest sampling. Remember, we need every organ, and make every effort to keep Oceannus alive. It is not yet time to kill and dissect him outright."

"Understood." The divine