295 Commence

『 Do you want to initiate the process of biological body creation? Yes/No 』

〈The Time Required for the Physique to be completed— 11,548 hours: 34 minutes: 12 seconds. OR, 481 days: 04 hours: 34 minutes: 12 seconds.〉

'Yes.' He confirmed casually.

Immediately, the countdown began.

〈Countdown— 481 days: 04 hours: 34 minutes: 12 seconds…〉

〈Countdown— 481 days: 04 hours: 34 minutes: 11 seconds…〉

〈Countdown— 481 days: 04 hours: 34 minutes: 10 seconds…〉

〈Countdown— 481 days: 04 hours: 34 minutes: 09 seconds…〉

…

By the side, looking at the countdown, the golden beauty mouthed, "Master? Why does it take so long? I think it should've been shorter since it took less time for you to create your own body. At this rate, it'll take around a year and four months before the body is ready for entry… is it because the ingredients are of higher quality?"

Giving his affirmation, Virus said in return, "Yes, since the cylindrical tube is trying to make a better body with higher quality materials, it takes more time. Well, this happens since it's the same tube technology as before…"

"Hmm… alright… then is that it? We just need to wait till the countdown finishes and then the body is ready for me to enter?" She wondered.

Acting nonchalantly, Virus gave a response, "Basically, yes… we just need to add a new 55-gallon drum to the cylindrical tube every three months. That's all."

"Oh… so it's like that. I'll do that myself then…" Taking on the responsibility, the golden beauty said.

…

Afterward, as it was pretty late already, a little tired, Virus went off to his bed before sinking into a deep sleep.

…

The next morning, coming off his bed, he sauntered into the bathroom while stretching out which was accompanied by a simple yawn.

After freshening up, exiting the bathroom, he walked toward the hall before sitting on the couch and starting his morning by watching television.

Currently, a certain channel was holding a discussion regarding a particular person.

"So, it has been days since the debut of the person who called himself the 'Dark Savior', but still, no one has been successful in finding him, what's your thoughts about this, Professor West? I mean, what's your analysis on this specific matter? How is it possible that no one's capable of discovering his identity?" Amanda urged speaking in a professional tone.

As his forehead furrowed into an agonized frown, he started talking, "Well, Amanda, to be honest, this is a mystery to myself too… I mean, the government has seen his face and we've distributed his picture everywhere, I mean literally everywhere within the country! So by now, someone should've seen and reported him… or at least someone who recognized him should've called since we've also put a big prize reward for the person who gives us any reliable information about him. But until now… there's been nothing! Nothing at all! Which practically should be impossible… unless he's from another country. But even the other countries are searching for this dark horse, but as far as we're aware, even they've been helpless in bringing his true identity into the light…" Shaking his head helplessly, he went on about his analysis.

At this point, the golden beauty brought a cup of tea which was brewed using the 'Water of Life' as she greeted him next, "Good morning master, did you have a good night of sleep?"

"Yeah… thanks for the tea." Expressing his gratitude with a soft smile, he continued watching the television.

"Oh, that's such a mystery then… anyway, as everyone saw it, I would say he's pretty strong and if we can find him and recruit him as an Abnormal soldier who works for the country, he would prove to be a crucial asset to us… do you agree with this notion of mine, Professor West?" Amara inquired further.

This time, without any hesitation whatsoever, he started voicing, "Absolutely, I also witnessed his strength, and I agree that he's really strong. If he just shows up himself, the government has also promised to fulfill almost any request he may have. Oh, right… just in case he's watching, can I say something to him?" He enquired while initiating eye contact with Amara.

"Sure, go ahead, Professor West." Amara gave her confirmation. In fact, this was the sole reason Professor West, who works for the government itself, had accepted doing an interview with this channel in the first place.

Nodding his head in confirmation, directly gazing into the camera, he proceeded, "Mr. Dark Savior, in case you are watching right now, I'm sure you've heard that two new rifts have opened up on the US soil again. So, please contact us yourself, we just want to talk. That's all. You just need to hear our conditions and state any requirements you may have. In case you accept, that would be for the best, but if you don't, that's fine too since we could at least say we tried… anyway, I'm here today to plead on behalf of the nation for you to give us the opportunity to negotiate. This country needs you in order to save-"

No longer interested at this point, Virus turned the television off before picking his cup of tea and taking small sips from it now and then.

"Hmm… master, what are you gonna do from now on? I mean… now that you're pretty much free?" Seeing her master watch the television no more, the golden beauty probed out of curiosity.

Truthfully, Virus wanted to start his cultivation officially ever since he had perfected his Corporeal Tempering stage. He had been thrilled thinking about the path before him. However, since then, as he had been always interrupted due to various reasons such as going over to fight the creatures of the rift, studying the Red-Crystals or whatnot, he couldn't find the time as he was busy doing something all the time.

Thus, now that he was totally free, displaying an enlivened smile, he retorted, "Now? Hmm… since the preparations have been perfected flawlessly, now I shall commence the true journey of my cultivation!"