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Inside the simulated universe world, in a snow-covered alleyway bathed in bright sunlight. Watching the Sub-Stinging Insect explode into a brilliant firework, Hiroshi deactivated the Gene Lock and returned to his original state.
At first, he didn't notice anything wrong with his body, but soon he felt a sweet taste in his throat and subconsciously covered his mouth with one hand, beginning to cough violently. Looking at the traces of blood on his hand, Hiroshi became clearer about the current limits of his body.
From what just happened, the time spent from opening the second Gene Lock to defeating this Sub-Stinging Insect was about one minute. That meant if he kept the second Gene Lock open for less than 30 seconds, it wouldn't cause too much damage to himself. Moreover... given that Sub-Stinging Insect's defense, it's unlikely any Pathstrider could have blocked it easily; this was, in a sense, surpassing a Pathstrider...
While he was still lost in thought, Ms. Herta's urgent and concerned voice rang out again. "Hey! Little fellow, why are you coughing up blood? Are you okay?!" Ms. Herta, who had been watching the whole time, couldn't understand how he had suddenly become injured when the insect hadn't even touched him.
"I'm fine, Ms. Herta. It's just that the move just now took a lot out of me."
Hearing his somewhat stubborn voice, Ms. Herta advised him earnestly. "Don't push yourself. If you can't hold on, come back. It's not like you have to persist!"
"I really am fine, Ms. Herta. I can keep going." Hiroshi replied firmly. After all, compared to the last time, this was already countless times better.
Furthermore... he didn't know the results of opening the third Gene Lock yet. If opening the first lock drastically accelerated his metabolism in exchange for a leap in strength and senses; then the second lock was at the cost of rapid cell death to gain further improvements in strength, senses, physical constitution, and cognition.
Understanding his determination, Ms. Herta could only let it be. Only the final BOSS was left... Walking through the familiar route, Hiroshi once again arrived at that flat, seemingly endless snowy plain.
When that Stormbringer saw him, it immediately waved its large hand, summoning a group of small bird-like minions. It crossed its arms over its chest. Judging by its sound, it was full of disdain for Hiroshi. Its expression seemed to say: Without that loli dressed like a witch from last time, you are nothing.
Hiroshi was filled with rage. His grip on the hilt of the Demon Blade Thousand Blades made a 'creak-crack' sound. When enemies meet, their eyes blaze with hatred. Without a word, Hiroshi unsheathed the blade and pointed the tip directly at it.
"The harm you caused Ms. Herta, I will pay you back double this time!"
Outside, Ms. Herta felt an imperceptible smile tug at her face upon hearing these protective words. Heh... this little fellow is quite cute. I'll... reward him properly later...
On the other side, Hiroshi took a deep breath and unhesitatingly opened the third Gene Lock.
Click. Click. Click.
Hiroshi felt as if he had arrived in a different world. He felt as if he had disappeared, yet also as if he had merged with his surroundings. Everything around him was under his control. The monster before him was no longer a monster, but strings of data and energy. Their thoughts and movement trajectories were all seen through by him.
So that's it. This final Gene Lock... is the liberation of the brain? Normal humans use at most 10% of their brain capacity. Once it is developed several times over, the burden placed on the body is unimaginable. Not only would organs fail, but the brain itself would be damaged due to excessive consumption.
The bird-like minions swarmed toward Hiroshi like locusts. Meanwhile, the Stormbringer was secretly charging an energy arrow in the back. Outside, Ms. Herta pinched her chin, her amethyst-like eyes watching him without blinking. "Come on, little fellow, let me see if you can pass this final hurdle."
Under the high-load operation of his brain, Hiroshi knew exactly what to do. He broke the fragments of the Thousand Blades apart, letting them rotate violently around him to form a Dark Purple Blade Storm.
A massive suction force swept through the scene. The bird-like monsters were caught in it and torn to shreds. Even the leader desperately kicked back to avoid being sucked in. Ms. Herta's eyes widened. "Oh? Not bad. It seems there's no more suspense. Hmm... next time I'll simulate a Doomsday Beast for him to try..."
Hiroshi flicked his hand, and the storm swallowed the remaining monster.
"Aaaahhh!!!"
Accompanied by muffled, shrill screams, every inch of its muscle and every single cell was ground up until it was reduced to dust. As it was dealt with, a large 'Congratulations on Clearing' message appeared. Then, just before his vision plunged into darkness, Ms. Herta transferred his consciousness back to reality.
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