When Fugaku had mentioned "materials" just now, his voice had wavered a little unnaturally.
However, no one present had noticed.
"I understand. As it happens, I've also improved the Divine Medicine over the past few years. Its effects are a little slower, but there's no longer any need to sleep through the bodily modifications. It's perfect for the current situation."
Although Seiichi knew this sort of thing would happen when others synthesized the Divine Medicine,
he was still somewhat surprised to hear it now.
This wasn't the research and development stage.
Now that they had clear instructions, their success rate was still so low.
It really made Seiichi suck air through his teeth without thinking.
"Does anyone else have anything?"
Seiichi looked up at everyone.
They all shook their heads.
"Then that's that. Go do whatever you need to do. I'll synthesize the Divine Medicine. Just wait for now."
Seiichi didn't act at all like someone about to face a major battle.
As everyone rose and left,
Seiichi stood up as well and stretched.
Suddenly, someone hugged Seiichi from behind.
His body stiffened at first, then relaxed.
He gently patted the hands wrapped around his waist.
"Sorry for making you worry."
Seiichi's feelings for Hikari were very complicated.
In his previous life, he had constantly been on the brink of death.
Romance and love had truly been luxuries he couldn't afford.
Besides, after he entered the laboratory at eleven, there had been very few women around him.
In the laboratory, apart from two researchers older than his mother,
there had only been an even older cook.
Everyone else, even those who looked after him, had been men.
As a result, Seiichi had been a complete blank when it came to relationships.
A novice among novices.
"Next time, I want to