Don't use Type-Moon references in Oregairu!

"The result is that the genes in these experimental subjects were completely accepted and integrated with the samples, and then sublimated and strengthened. Some ancient genes with a high degree of matching were implanted and invaded to complete the sample."

Kaiki Niishu shrugged: "Unfortunately, without their knowledge, all the experimental subjects were corrupted by some kind of will. It wasn't as simple as vampiric transformation; they were corrupted in a much more ferocious way. Almost all of them turned into monsters."

“However, I discovered that, through benign induction, even a single limb can be replenished with blood to become a ferocious individual.” Lisa’s eyes shone brightly.

Now everyone finally understood how someone with their abilities could become so exhausted in less than two days of experimentation, triggering the safety measures they had set up.

"But this sounds a bit like Tiamat, a mother goddess who randomly designs life to create an ecosystem," Fujimaru Ritsuka said cautiously, feeling a strong sense of déjà vu.

"...Hiss, does the Great Mother Goddess of Mesopotamia have such a secret?"

The others only vaguely understood what Fujimaru Ritsuka had said, but the two magicians immediately grasped the meaning.

However, after discussing the matter in detail with Fujimaru Ritsuka and reflecting on it for a while, they rejected this conjecture:

"That's not the case. Based on what you remember, the Mother Goddess Tiamat is actually more like an ecosystem designer. The blood we obtained is more like storage and recording, only it has become proactive under that scarlet will and has been given a terrible spiritual enhancement."

After Lisa finished speaking, she raised a finger somewhat solemnly: "Fujimaru... I have a request that I have to make."

"You go first, I'm listening." Fujimaru Ritsuka sat up straight.

Normally, if Lisa Lisa asks for more lab equipment or some materials as research funding, she would say, "I have a request that you must grant." Then she would whine and pester until she got what she wanted.

Although Yang Nai gave the funds with a pained expression, she often didn't lose out, as she would casually jot down some useful knowledge and prop-making methods from the two magicians to supplement her income.

This time, she didn't even try to cheat; she looked serious, clearly indicating that she was about to cause Fujimaru Ritsuka some trouble.

Fujimaru Ritsuka stared intently at Lisa Lisa, who was slightly embarrassed: "I request... to conduct a partially destructive experiment on that blank spirit origin."

"Of course, don't worry... it should only damage the smallest, most inconspicuous parts. After all, spirit origins have biological-like characteristics and can recover..." She spoke softer and softer, lowering her head until her voice was almost inaudible.

Well, something this precious can't be cherished enough. Let's think of another way.

"Sure. I think it's fine." Fujimaru Ritsuka breathed a sigh of relief. She thought they were going to do something serious, but that was it?

Since this precious trophy has been entrusted to them for research, we won't worry too much about them doing anything destructive to it.

Since I don't know how to use this spirit origin myself, I'll just let them do it. Maybe I can even gain some means of strengthening myself.

"By the way, what were you planning to do again?" Fujimaru Ritsuka relaxed and casually asked Lisa Lisa in a conversational tone.

"Hmph, we plan to use the blood of the True Ancestor to soak that fragment of the Spirit Foundation and see if we can cultivate a new, complete, and versatile Spirit Foundation."

Fujimaru Ritsuka's smile froze.

"What do you say?"

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Magicians' research progresses through constant self-destruction; if they can't die from it, they keep trying. They don't stop until they've driven themselves to their very core and died.

Fujimaru Ritsuka kept sighing.

Although this idea is his prejudice... after all, you can't conclude that the magicians committed suicide just because not many people who ascended to the Root returned.

See, those magicians have returned, haven't they?

And wasn't that empty-shell teacher who appeared in the Void Realm, using the omnipotent language, also suspected of returning to the Root? Although he was simply concluded to be "empty".

Probably, anyway, more than ten years have passed, and Fujimaru Ritsuka doesn't really remember these settings anymore.

The reason I brought up these settings is because what Lisa Lisa is about to do really seems like she's courting death.

"Are you planning to use that strange power to repair your spirit origin, and then find someone to implant it back in to see what happens?"

He immediately saw through Lisa Lisa's hidden subtext and pointed out her next move.

Lisa stood at the lab door and said earnestly:

"Oh, don't think like that."

"The idea that you can be infected and manipulated is all a lie."

"Talking about toxicity without discussing dosage is just being irresponsible. You should trust the knowledge in Medea's mind and trust modern science!"

"Hey, don't refuse. You know, once the blood of the True Ancestor is added, it can produce universal compatibility."

"If this spirit origin can produce the effect we imagine, its potential is limitless! A spirit origin that's like a universal plug, just thinking about it is terrifying."

"No, you won't turn into a Dead Apostle, so don't overthink it. We can induce this tiny bit of infectivity into something like a vaccine, which might even prevent vampire transformation!"

Even Kaiki Deishuu and Lisa Lisa circled around Fujimaru Ritsuka, trying their best to persuade him.

It's clear from the current situation that his displeasure wasn't caused by the destructive experiment on his spirit origin, but purely by the risk of the experiment's outcome.

However, with such a promising future, how can we abandon such a great direction because of hesitation?

Tired of being talked at face value, Fujimaru Ritsuka had no choice but to take a step back: "But you don't even dare to put me in the lab, how dare you say you're confident?"

They were speechless.

When Fujimaru Ritsuka barged into the laboratory, they still vaguely remembered this question. Without saying a word, they used sealed instruments and techniques to seal the True Ancestor's blood, just in case Fujimaru Ritsuka had any sensitive reaction.

"Besides, if I'm not mistaken, I've come into contact with Hakuhime's true form both on the battlefield and in my dreams, and I haven't lost control like before. But you're still trying so hard to stop me from getting close. Do you still feel unable to control the crimson power in the True Ancestor's blood?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka pressed her advantage.

However, Lisa Lisa and Beki Deishu exchanged a glance, looking like they had something to say but were unwilling to say it directly.

"Tsk... What are you hiding from me now? Tell me quickly."

"Fujimaru...you don't actually believe that the crimson power that caused you to lose control came from Hakuhime, do you?"

"Hmm? Isn't that right?"

Lisa slowly chose her words: "Actually, that makes sense... Take us humans, for example, we always consider the mitochondria in our bodies as our own."

"But... in a time so distant it's impossible to trace, the ancient cells, including our human ancestors, swallowed a strange type of aerobic cell. Then, over an immeasurable period of time, those aerobic cells became our natural inhabitants. In the endosymbiotic theory, both chloroplasts and mitochondria are actually foreigners in our bodies."

Lisa gave Fujimaru Ritsuka a meaningful look: "The reason you haven't had any problems is probably because the main body of Shirohime hasn't been completely controlled by the residents yet. But... the longer you're in contact with her, the more likely it is to have a negative impact on you."

"Then solve it. If you can't solve it, I won't allow you to tamper with the Spirit Origin in principle." Fujimaru Ritsuka said sternly, dissuading them. "I know you're similar to some scientists who like to court death. You jump straight into building big bombs without saying a word, always wanting to make a big splash. But the influencing factors haven't been explained yet, so don't even think about starting the project."

Lisa and Beki Deishuu sighed repeatedly, their minds filled with countless inspirations urging them to conduct experiments, but Fujimaru Ritsuka's words made perfect sense, and besides, he was the boss.

Fujimaru Ritsuka moved a chair over and sat imposingly at the laboratory door, sipping tea and monitoring the two's actions.

What if the boss blocks the testing equipment with his body?

Of course, it's about crushing them... Oh, this is for those skinning monsters who keep shouting about hard work and motivating people. As for the boss who would pay for it out of his own pocket, forget about it.

They could only erect barriers and spells, and began to study how to safely and harmlessly dispel the influence of small slivers of will.

Fujimaru Ritsuka watched the tedious experiment and realized that they had at least listened to what she had said. So she secretly used the flame in her hand to enhance and modify the chair, and then sat on the recliner like an old gatekeeper, thinking about the topic she had just discussed.

It must be said that their thinking is quite insane, but in some ways, it is somewhat feasible. If they can prove that they can indeed target the willpower that has trapped them in a brief time-space confinement, then it might be worthwhile to let them continue their experiments.

But he was more concerned with another aspect.

According to them, the so-called endosymbiotic theory is that there is a [Red] entity within Shirohime that has the ability to make people lose control?

Moreover, judging from their attitudes, they seem to believe that the person they know is the White Princess.

No, the one he knew was Luna.

Luna, on the other hand, doesn't seem to have any connection with [Red] at all.

The current situation is roughly as follows:

He and Luna are true friends (seriously).

Bai Ji knows him unilaterally, but he has no memory of Bai Ji.

And there's another [red] lurking in the shadows.

In the end, he could only confirm that Bai Ji was most likely related to Gaia....

So, Rohan Kishibe... what did you see through Merlin's eyes? Why did you let me meet Luna?

In an instant, many guesses popped into his head, but he decided to organize these thoughts and keep them as a backup plan.

In any case, they will probably meet again later, for sure.

For example, in tonight's dream, you could try questioning him?

Lying sprawled on the rocking recliner, Fujimaru Ritsuka felt a sense of tranquility and couldn't help but yawn.

I haven't slept much these past two days, I'm a bit tired.

Fujimaru Ritsuka closed her eyelids.

"Wake up, Fujimaru Ritsuka, wake up! It's Merlin!"

Ada!

Almost reflexively, upon hearing the familiar name, Fujimaru Ritsuka sprang into action and followed up with a spinning kick, leaving her opponent in a sorry state.

"Wow... He attacked just from the name. No wonder Merlin said in his memories that you should never reveal whose inheritance you received." Rohan Kishibe narrowly dodged the spinning kick, but managed to prop himself up in a bridge pose, looking quite cocky.

"So, did something unusual happen?"

Mr. Kishibe...would you like to get up first?

If you keep acting like this, one day I'll be doxxed for bullying a famous cartoonist.

Despite saying that, Fujimaru Ritsuka had no intention of helping him up.

"Oh dear, what a disrespect for the elderly!" Rohan Kishibe still had his arms crossed, relying solely on his powerful waist strength to pull himself up, prompting Fujimaru Ritsuka to secretly applaud his strong waist.

"What an unexpected guest, Kishibe-sensei. And... where is this?"

He knew perfectly well that he had entered a dream, but he was also surprised to find that he did not wake up on that wasteland filled with swords and crimson flames.

Rohan Kishibe snapped his fingers triumphantly: "Don't worry. Since those two stalkers in your dream let you come here, it means it's not a dangerous place... Haha, I can finally say it here, ****!"

You must have been through a lot with those two before, right?

After Rohan Kishibe calmed down and finished venting, Ritsuka Fujimaru cautiously asked, "So, where is this place?"

"This place... is naturally the Sea Within the Stars!" Rohan on the shore spread his arms wide, welcoming the Son of Man from the real world to this magnificent place.

Under the vast blue sky was an endless sea of ​​flowers, and a tall tower could be vaguely seen in the distance.

There is a constant, singing sound of the wind here, and all things, seemingly without heart or soul, are constantly praising the existence of the world.

"Come on... I don't think this is the Inner Sea of ​​Stars. It's probably a dream conjured up by Merlin's hometown."

“That makes sense.” Rohan Kishibe lowered his arm and said with a smile, “So, how was your experience meeting Hakuhime? Shouldn’t you thank me for making the connection?”