"Why I haven't thought of that? Maybe because I majored in Physics and not Biology in my previous world that such a seemingly obvious aspect didn't cross my mind. Sigh, without you, I'd probably be dead." Grey addressed the Extraterrestrial System sometime after the abandoned little Princess of the Holy Empire of Lumenasia returned to her lodging within the spacecraft.
The main point of Princess Quintella's proposal, as scary as it was since such an idea was developed by a nine-year-old girl, stated that some parts of an adventurer's weapon or armor in both the official market and black market consisted of Dark Lands' monsters' remains.
In other words, it could not be ruled out that within this equipment, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)—the molecules that carry growth, functioning, and development—exists. It meant that it was possible for Grey to perform [DNA Modification] on equipment that was forged with monster parts. Hence the Biological Weapon Experimentation.
Screw Rune Magic!
"What an intellectually terrifying brat. I wonder if she'd be able to quickly adapt if she's transmigrated on Earth." Grey muttered, his purple eyes fixated on the direction of where Princess Quintella disappeared.
He then added, "Krishnaya, double-check her proposal, and make improvements in case there is room for it."
Hearing this, Krishnaya responded,
[Yes, Master.]
Ding!
[Biological Weapon Experimentation Project cross-examination... Processing!]
[Cross examination subject of correlation—Rune Magic...]
After some time, when the possible relationship between this world's so-called Rune Magic and Earth's DNA Modification had been partially analyzed, Grey inspected the Anon Folder: Project Magica, which consisted the following so far...
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[Project Magica]
Project's Main Goal: [To know the true nature of this world's natural governing force—Oriforce.]
Project's Progressive Goal: [To build the Alien Empire along the way irrespective of any underlying mysteries that the Host might encounter.]
Contents of the Project:
[] Monster Genetics Testing (MGT–Operation)
[] Reduction Monster Core (RMC–Operation)
[] Undead of Light (UL–Operation)
[] Hidden Path (HP–Operation)
[] Resources Modification (RM–Operation)
[] Monster Evolution Testing (MET–Operation)
[] Biological Weapon Experimentation (Quintella–Operation)
Untested Projects:
[] Undead of Light–Operation (Extremely Dangerous)
[] Hidden Path–Operation (Further Testing Required)
[] Biological Weapon Experimentation–Operation (Currently Feasible for Testing)
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Reading these, Grey was reminded of the undead Goblin Chief, the first victim of a cruel experiment under the Monster Genetics Testing. For now, this particular monster was cryopreserved through an Anoboid-made cryocapsule, nor dead or alive at that.
With this in mind, he created the Undead of Light Project. However, this was something that did not include any scientific, but rather an experiment that encompassed the monster's morality.
Unfortunately, this couldn't be performed in the Dark Lands because, as far as Count Gildeus' memories were concerned, for some reasons unknown, the eyes of the Gods and Goddesses of this world could not penetrate through the Mystic Veil.
According to this world's geography, the Dark Lands was located at the Northern Magica, which estimatedly occupied 33% of the world; Earthenshire at the East; Holy Empire of Lumenasia at the Center; Queendom of Mystigrandum at the West; and Queendom of Amen, the nation of Witches at the Southern Magica.
With that in mind, the mysterious and supernatural Mystic Veil or the high-altitude curtain of magical border served as the Dark Lands' heavenly walls. Moreover, the nations of this world were also separated by the same veil that seemed to have been erected throughout the world.
If Grey had to make an analogy, it was similar to a pizza but with uneven cuts, and those cuts were the Mystic Veil, which from the outside perspective was composed of extremely thick dark gray fog.
Moving on, since the Gods and Goddesses of this world couldn't see through the Dark Lands, Grey's Undead of Light Project was put on hold because it directly involved the gaze of a deity, specifically the Lumen Goddess.
On the other hand, it was only through the eyes of the Hero or anyone in the Hero's bloodline that the Lumen Goddess' gaze could see within the depths of the Dark Lands, the place presumably protected by the Dark God—all such information was gathered within the skull of the dead Count Gildeus, the Great Emperor's related brother.
After being occupied with this, Grey eventually got into work to test [DNA Modification] on the weapons they had acquired from the dreadful battlefield a few months ago.
"Hoho, I wonder what's the result going to be?" Grey muttered before standing up from his seat. He then proceeded towards the Genetics Laboratory, Experimental Sector.
It was another beginning that would potentially distort this world's concepts of magic.
***
Six months since Grey's mysterious and unexplained reincarnation.
Throughout the past few months, desirable results for the [Biological Weapon Experimentation Project] had been achieved, defying the known existence of Rune Magic pioneered by the Magi of the Queendom of Mystigrandum.
In addition, the other twenty-nine (29) sleeping adventurers within the capsule of preservation were discreetly reduced before the remaining ones were openly guided back to the Adventurer's Guild with the help of Rahk, an official working there.
According to his statement, they had accidentally fallen into the entrance of a mysterious labyrinth and were trapped inside with no way out unless it was cleared. Of course, this was a legitimate reasoning because Grey helped them to locate a labyrinth tens of kilometers from the Earthenshire western border.
In this way, Grey left to Rahk's decision on how to handle the few adventurers with criminal records that were not limited to theft as it involved murder and assault. The latter, who trusted Grey with his life since he had saved them, decided on his own to get rid of these adventurers within the depths of the newly discovered labyrinth.
What's more, under the influence of anesthetics, the twenty-nine (29) adventurers were put to deep sleep and were directly transported and opened their eyes at the entrance of the said labyrinth.
Furthermore, based on Rahk's statements, the cause of death of these adventurers was due to their own greed upon seeing the treasures found in the labyrinth. Fortunately, the evidence of the "accidental" exploration bore fruit as they sold some of the items acquired to the Adventurer's Guild.
It was simply the perfect alibi after some of these adventurers were reported missing.
Apart from this case, Grey faced the most crucial one at this very moment...
"Are you sure you want to do this?" Grey asked Princess Quintella, who was lying on an advanced Anoboid-made bed for a genetics experiment.
"Yes, Mister. You have my permission. Hehe. You see, being with you in these past few months proved to be infinitely more meaningful than when I was in the Royal Castle after my mother's death.
"I wasn't free, only superficially so. In fact, I'm only a political tool, an object of marriage.
"Even if I was a subject of assassination, my death was only meant to provide sympathy to the family of whoever I was arranged with."
Grey serenely listened to the crimson-eyed Princess.
"Hehe, what a damn world. I–I am glad, Mister... That you reincarnated in this world. I am truly grateful even if I sound selfish after learning what happened to your world."
Grey shared the truth of his existence with Princess Quintella a few months ago. However, instead of being surprised, it was Grey who felt such a thing...
Hearing Princess Quintella, he recalled their conversation.
"You reincarnated? Uh, so what?
"What do you mean? Aren't you shocked?"
"Heh. You're joking with me! I guess you didn't know, Mister, but the high-rank Magi and Witches could use Reincarnation Spell at ease! You know, that's why the war between them is just a pointless struggle!"
"Is that so? How about the fact I am from another world?"
"Another world? I don't know. Maybe you've been blessed? Or cursed? But why does that matter, Mister? What's important is that you're alive and here with me! I mean, is being from another world even special? Some mysteries are best left unveiled, Mister!!"
Looking at her crimson eyes that depicted freedom, someone who was free from the shackles of the Royal Family, Grey finally responded, "I will grant your desire, Princess Quintella."
Looking at his purple eyes like an amethyst, Princess Quintella asked, "How long would I be asleep, Mister?"
"After the precedent experiments, about a year or less."
"Okay. Please proceed." Princess Quintella gently nodded.
"Okay, special subject's permission–"
Just as Grey was about to begin, Princess Quintella interjected,
"Wait, Mister! I have something to say..." She paused for a moment. Heaving a heavy sigh, she continued, "I have no plan to become a hero, Mister."
Grey softly chuckled.
"Me, too."
***
[The First Special Subject, Princess Quintella of Lumenasia, has given her permission to become the subject of DNA Modification.]
[Alien Skill: DNA Modification has been activated.]
At that moment, Grey transformed into his original form—an alien species depicting an exoskeleton with azure eyes. After that, numerous skeleton-like hands protruded from his back, which was followed by another prompt...
[Alien Skill: Beyond Sense resonates with DNA Modification.]
[The host of the experiment will now be able to operate through the subject's soul.]
When Grey's eyes began penetrating through the astral level, seeing Princess Quintella's Dark Soul Core, the crucial operation at the nanoscale then began...
[Modifying the Cultivation Age gene...]
[DNA Modification successful!]
[From now on, until the special subject reaches the desired age threshold, she will age eight (8) times faster than normal!]
After a few hours...
[Modifying the Holy Resonance gene...]
[DNA Modification successful!]
[From now on, the special subject will now be able to wield Holy Power to some extent despite having the opposite Soul Core!]
And lastly...
Poke.
The syringe filled with grey liquid penetrated the Soul Core.
[Anon Serum has been injected!]
[Anon Blood began merging to the Soul Core of the special subject!]
After a few hours...
[The path of the special subject has been decided!]
[A new race has been born into this world against the law of nature!]