Inside the island base, Dr. Koron hid in his own laboratory, staring at the green orb of light above the Red Shard. His body trembled with overwhelming excitement. He reached out to stroke it, but despite trying again and again, he never dared touch it. Finally, Dr. Koron stood up, raised both hands, and burst into laughter. "It worked! I finally did it! Cyrus, Pluto, you two fools! Now I'll show you that my intellect, my research, is invincible!"
With that, Dr. Koron seized the green orb, tore open his clothes, and pressed it against his heart. As he did so, the orb gradually sank into his chest. Intense green light spread from his chest, restoring firmness and luster to his wrinkled skin. His withered muscles filled with strength again, his white hair gradually turned a glossy brown, and his cloudy eyes shone brilliantly. In that single instant, Dr. Koron went from an old man to a middle-aged man, then returned to his prime, reaching the very peak of his life.
"Power! The power of immortality! From this moment on, I am a god!" Dr. Koron's voice was no longer aged; it rang out like a bell. Looking at his clenched fists and feeling the explosive power inside his body, he roared in exhilaration. Yet that roar turned into a scream almost immediately. His rejuvenated body suddenly began swelling as though being inflated. His skin stretched tighter and tighter, and the capillaries beneath it ruptured first, turning his entire body crimson.
"Oh my, Dr. Koron! What's happened to you?!" Just then, the laboratory door suddenly opened, and a "grunt" wearing a green wig walked in. His voice sounded surprised, but a cold smile hung on his face as though he were enjoying a show. His footsteps tapped against the Steel