Great, we're doomed now!

He did gain something, but the thought of encountering more and more troubles from now on made him feel depressed.

If the world weren't so chaotic, he would still prefer to be a carefree rich kid.

'【Ghost Brain】, 【Ghost】, 【Ghost Back】... The first two are definitely going to stay.'

The value of the "Ghost Brain" has been fully demonstrated in the past month. The uses it has developed so far have made Ye Shou exclaim that he has made a fortune.

[Ghost] is generally ineffective, since you can't encounter swordsman spirits everywhere. But it's still a skill on the "mystical" level. Ye Shou doesn't have much of a way to deal with supernatural things, so having this method can at least help in emergencies.

Only one [Ghost Back] Ye Shou hesitated:

It can improve physical fitness and is extremely practical, but since it comes from a real fighting manga (laughs), its upper limit is also very obvious.

It's not that it's not useful, but whether it's worth using up a Fate Coin... Ye Shou decided to wait a little longer!

He still has one more chance to travel to another world (cyberpunk) in this cycle that he hasn't used yet, and the time spent there won't be counted in the main world's refresh cycle. As for Ye Shou, if he doesn't spend money, he can stay there for a maximum of twenty days, during which time attributes such as [Ghost Back] will still be effective.

In other words, you get an extra 20 days of limited-time trial card!

He had previously enjoyed various dishes that combined "technology and ruthlessness" in the cyberpunk setting, and then chose the "Gourmet" theme upon his return.

(As it turns out, the Gourmet absorbs the life force of the ingredients; while cyberpunk food may look novel, it's not as effective as ordinary wild game. As for so-called high-end cuisine, it's no different from that in the main world.)

Of course, there are advantages and disadvantages. Negative terms like "fighter" and "stepping stone" will remain in effect for twenty days...

Just as Ye Shou was deep in thought, the car smoothly slowed down and came to a stop, arriving at its destination.

"Lord Ye Shou, as you instructed, he has been well taken care of, and no one knows that he is hiding here."

I notified them a day in advance that they are ready to be summoned by you at any time today, and that great scientist should be 'awake' by now.

The melodious, clear voice, like that of a nightingale, brought Ye Shou back to his senses, and he nodded to Liuli.

"Alright, let's go meet this great scientist."

Ye Shou traveled light this time, bringing only Liuli and his driver, and no other subordinates with him. However, as soon as he got out of the car, he was greeted by two rows of people who came to welcome him.

"Welcome, Kuze-sama!!!"

As if etched into their DNA, these men in suits and sunglasses, who look stuffy and hot, all have spring-like lumbar spines, perfectly aligned at a 90-degree angle.

The person in charge of the place also rushed up to greet him, saying that everything had been prepared and that Ye Shou would not see any embarrassing scenes.

Ye Shou was slightly puzzled by this statement, but after meeting Kayaba Akihiko in real life, he immediately understood its meaning:

Having been removed from cyberspace, Kayaba Akihiko, despite having been cared for during this time, inevitably developed symptoms of weakness. He was unable to walk upright and needed assistance, and he couldn't even chew food normally, only able to eat nutritious liquids. His speech was also slurred.

What awkward situations should we avoid?

The answer is that Kayaba Akihiko had just removed his urine bag before this.

It must have been a very unpleasant experience. In any case, when he met Ye Shou, the great scientist was restless and looked uncomfortable no matter what.

Ye Shou chuckled to himself.

This can be considered a kind of "paying back the debt". In the original work, Kayaba Akihiko would occasionally quit the game and have girls taking care of him, but the 10,000 people he tricked into getting involved did not receive that treatment.

The damage to the body from a vegetative state is extremely severe. People like Ryougi Shiki and Asuna Yuuki, who have the money to hire top-notch caregivers and still look like Sleeping Beauty after two or three years, are ultimately very rare cases.

Most families can only participate in government aid programs and enjoy relatively affordable medical treatment. SAO victims are depleted of all their energy and spirit, and even if they wake up, they have to go through a long and painful recovery period.

A master like Shiki wouldn't even have the strength to self-harm after lying in bed for three years. On the other hand, Kirito could walk on his own as soon as he woke up. His performance was practically on par with Baki. It's a waste of his talent that he didn't go to the fighting tournament next door!

(The human body, isn't it amazing?)

Therefore, Ye Shou never felt there was anything wrong with scheming and taking advantage of Maochang—this guy deserved it.

"Seeing you like this, I feel really bad."

Ye Shou's calm and concerned tone, along with his gentle and infectious voice, was touching, but Kayaba Akihiko found it inexplicably sarcastic.

"It was my oversight. Perhaps I should have moved you into the Medicuboid. Your health would have been much better that way."

"..."

Upon hearing the name, Kayaba's eyes narrowed, then dimmed again.

"As expected... you knew all along."

"I've told you before, I've known everything about you since a long time ago. How could I not pay attention to such a promising medical project?" Ye Shou smiled modestly.

The Medicuboid is a medical device developed based on improved NERvGear technology, specifically designed for critically ill patients. Its hexahedral cabin structure incorporates a multi-level buffer system, which can automatically adjust the (consciousness) depth of infiltration according to the patient's physiological indicators.

Even if someone is in a vegetative state or completely paralyzed, as long as there is brainwave activity, they can enter cyberspace through this and communicate freely with the outside world. Then, doctors can tailor a treatment plan based on the patient's feelings and the various data detected.

Besides its direct medical effects, the greatest use of this device is to allow patients to find dignity as "normal people" in the online world and generate a positive will to live—which often creates miracles.

Kayaba Akihiko spearheaded the development of this device, but it wasn't a project under the name of [Rect]. Instead, it was developed in collaboration with several top-ranked university hospitals and was kept secret, so he rarely mentioned it to anyone.

However, this naturally did not escape the eyes and ears of Ye Shou. Ye Shou even obtained the list of potential patients for the medical plan, among whom a girl named "Konno Muyuki" caught his attention.

However, he has no other choice at the moment.

Konno Yuuki contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion at birth, and since the disease is incurable, her fate will not be changed.

All Ye Shou could do was provide the best medical care for Yuki and her fellow patients, striving to prolong their lives until the day medical technology made a breakthrough.

He will then be able to obtain the Destiny Coins of the heroine of the "Absolute Sword Yuki" arc.

If all else fails, then we'll have to risk trying Kayaba Akihiko's approach and see if we can upload our consciousness to the network world.

Thinking of this, Ye Shou glanced at Mao Ba and secretly curled his lip.

Speaking of which, this guy also has a hidden protagonist's halo. As the villain who caused so much casualties and tragedy, he had a reason to die, but he can still exist in the form of a digital life form, with every plot closely connected to him... He's practically the author's favorite!

Unfortunately, this "biological father" had no dignity whatsoever in front of Ye Shou and was completely under his control.

"It's strange that you developed a device like the Medicuboid. It's clear that deep down you have a soft and kind heart and want to help those poor people who are suffering from disease."

But it was also you who devised such a horrific plan. If I hadn't stopped it, at least a thousand people would have died.

“My prediction is a mortality rate of around 73 percent,” Kayaba Akihiko suddenly said.

"why?"

Ye Shou gave a half-smile: "I know you're doing this for your dream, but is it really necessary to go this far?"

"..."

"Fine, I won't force you to answer. Humans aren't always rational beings, and I know that all too well."

Ye Shou stood up and gestured for someone to put Maochang in the car.

"All I need to know is that you are willing to pay a huge price for your ideals—that's enough."

People with obsessions and desires are always easy to control. Kayaba Akihiko's mental state in this matter is like that of a martyr. To deal with this kind of person, you just need to treat the symptoms, and you don't need to worry about him not cooperating.

"Where are you taking me now?" Kayaba remained calm.

"Let me show you the evidence."

Ye Shou glanced at him sideways: "About the future of this world."

-

"...How is this possible!"

In the long, deep passageway, specially made scented candles emitted tiny, bean-sized glows, densely arranged on the rock walls on both sides, making the air stuffy and dry, carrying a rich, oily aroma that made one slightly dizzy.

Kayaba, sitting in an electric wheelchair, followed Ye Shou to a platform separated from the outside by knotted ropes, talismans, and torii gates. Looking out, there was a natural hollow cave with a very strange thing hanging from the ceiling, revealing its true form under the light.

It was like a heart magnified countless times, its surface covered with capillaries like vines, while the thick arteries connecting to the core resembled the mooring ropes of a ship, deeply embedded in the rock.

—Thump!

This thing is still throbbing!

Although extremely slow, jumping only once every two or three minutes, it is undoubtedly "alive"!

Kayaba Akihiko was deeply shocked:

It wasn't just visual; there was a sense of oppression on a spiritual level, a feeling he had never experienced since birth.

"I can only bring you here once."

Ye Shou arrived at the edge of the platform and said with a deep gaze, "The evil spirit has already been eliminated once. This heart does not have the ability to break through the seal and condense an evil spirit again in a short period of time, but no one can guarantee how long the safe period will last, so this passage will be sealed."

"What exactly is this?" Kayaba's throat tightened. "Is this the projection you showed me before...?"

"That's right, strictly speaking, this is the heart part. Above us is a shrine, which is currently being rebuilt."

Ye Shou looked back at the tunnel: "Many years ago, when that samurai sealed Sukuna Oni, he cut off its limbs and torso and buried them in different places in the mountains. The tunnel we are walking through is the natural cave that he found back then."

I was worried it would become a loophole in the seal, so I had the barrier reinforced—at least it looks that way.

Ye Shou didn't know if those people had any real skills, but Jinglong said it was fine as long as they could help him repair the dilapidated parts from all these years, so he didn't worry about it anymore.

“Biology no longer exists…” Kayaba muttered to himself, but his eyes grew brighter and brighter.

"You must feel excited when you encounter something that science can't explain, right?"

Ye Shouyou said, "This is just one of the signs of the anomaly. More and more strange things will happen in this world. Perhaps it is a ghost or god that has been sleeping for thousands of years, perhaps it is a guest visiting from the sea of ​​stars, perhaps it is the apocalypse from tens of millions of years ago... The other world you created is not even one percent as wonderful as the real world."

"..."

"You're not convinced?"

Ye Shou smiled: "Then wait patiently and witness the arrival of that bizarre future with me... I guarantee you won't be disappointed, Kayaba Akihiko."

The mad scientist remained silent for a long time, staring intently at the slowly beating heart, then looked at Ye Shou: "What do you want me to do?"

"Do what you do best—build a fantasy world, big enough to bring in billions of humans!"

Ye Shou offered a reason that Mao Fang couldn't refuse!

Even without all the changes in the future, Kayaba would still do it this way, especially with the full support of the Kyushi Group this time.

"I will make Seed public, so that anyone in the world can build their own game world on a single server if they want. I will also provide them with technical support, using the latest AI to assist them. I will develop a game platform so that they can profit from creating dreams."

This world will be drastically changed because of [Seed]!

The electronic sea is filled with countless small cyberspaces, like islands in an ocean… and one day, these cyberspaces, large and small, will connect!

"This kind of thing..."

"Can't you do it?"

"of course can!"