Chapter 120 AI?



Inside the interdimensional farm, an eerie scene unfolded as three monstrous beings contorted in agonising torment. 

Their bodies, gripped by an escalating surge of heat, showed the intense battle being waged within. The gene serum that was injected into their veins was valiantly combating the invasive mutant cells that had insidiously taken hold.

Upon its introduction, the gene serum swiftly coursed through their intricate network of blood vessels, akin to a relentless wildfire determined to reclaim territory. 

Paradoxically, despite its inherent benefits, the alien nature of the serum triggered a defensive response within the host bodies. Unaware of its potential as a curative elixir, their innate defence mechanisms deemed the serum an intruder, necessitating a visceral resistance.

Thus, a fever manifested within the bodies of these children, an unintentional consequence of their own cells' decisive struggle against the gene serum. 

In the long run, however, it proved inconsequential as the gene serum remained resolute in fulfilling its purpose.

Slowly but surely, it began penetrating the cell membrane, seeking out the corrupted parts of the body and viciously targeting the mutant cells within the children's bodies. It was violently targeting the mutant cells residing in the children's bodies. 

To fulfil its purpose, it first targeted the white blood cells inside the body. It was trying to take over the immune response that was exhibited by the body to combat the mutant cells.

It was trying to take over the white blood cells that were deployed to destroy it and reverse the entire situation.

White blood cells are a part of your immune system that protects the body from infection. These cells circulate through the bloodstream and tissues to respond to injury or illness by attacking any unknown organisms that enter your body.

However, the mutant cells were somehow able to hide from the white blood cells. It was somehow modifying its external features to mimic the cells of the host by exuding chemical substances. 

Despite their best efforts of white blood cells, the mutant cells somehow managed to elude detection by the white blood cells, employing modifications to their external features and secreting chemical substances to mimic host cells. Consequently, the host body failed to reject these cells, even after an unconventional grafting procedure.

Similar to cancer, the mutant cells proceeded to assimilate into the body, diverting blood vessels and resources to support their growth. Ordinarily, a white blood cell should have identified and targeted such foreign entities for elimination, but the mutant cells were adept at concealing themselves.

Recognising this challenge, the gene serum initially focused on enhancing the white blood cells' abilities. 

It infiltrated the cells, initiating an immune response specifically tailored against the mutant cells. The serum facilitated the transmission of information regarding chemical markers capable of identifying the mutant cells.

Thanks to the intervention of the gene serum, the white blood cells swiftly acquired the enhanced capacity to identify and respond to the mutant cells.

The situation took a complete turn as the white blood cells shifted their focus, aggressively targeting the mutant cells akin to bloodthirsty sharks in pursuit.

After identifying the mutant cells as a threat, the entire body responded by releasing a higher volume of white blood cells into the bloodstream.

Ultimately, the white blood cells began congregating around the site where the mutant tissue had been grafted, homing in on the worm-like structure within the children's lower abdomen. With precision, they commenced biting into the mutant tissue, voraciously engulfing and consuming it.

The purple flesh tried to resist by exuding its chemicals to prevent the attack of the white blood cells. It created toxins and other substances to save its life.

These toxins were incapable of harming the enhanced white blood cells. They effortlessly moved in to eliminate the purple flesh. 

Due to not being fully integrated with the host, the purple flesh couldn't fully exhibit its power. Quickly, its fate was sealed.

Initially, the children experienced only a mild fever, but there was another reason for their intense pain. The gene serum recognised that enhancing the children's immune response was not enough; it needed to address the damage that had already been inflicted upon the body.

Hence, the gene serum gradually infiltrated every accessible cell, seeking to remedy the existing harm.

To accomplish this, the gene serum initiated a significant increase in cell division rate. It capitalised on the expanded and monstrous bodies of the children, which provided an ample biological mass for the operation.

During this process, the deceased mutant cells were eradicated, and their resources were utilised to generate clones of the existing normal cells. However, this demanding endeavour consumed substantial amounts of energy and mana.

Consequently, the children experienced excruciating pain. As the mutant cells perished, their bodies began to revert to their original size, triggering intense discomfort.

Furthermore, the rapid generation of new cells, resulting from the heightened cell division, exerted a toll on their bodies. This manifested in an extreme rise in body temperature, causing them to endure feverish conditions and bodily pain.

Observing the spectacle from the outside, Alex witnessed the visible muscular contractions and rippling on the surface of the children's bodies, accompanied by the expulsion of residual cellular content. Swiftly, the children returned to their regular size, still oblivious to the ongoing transformations unfolding within them.

This sight brought a sense of relief to Alex. Finally, one of his concerns had been resolved.

He heaved a sigh of relief after witnessing this. 

'The interdimensional farm is dependable. Truly a great fortune to have it.' 

[Ding] 

[Deducting 100,000 FP for the gene serum. Please kindly ensure the health of the pets.] 

Just as Alex thought that a notification popped up in his view. And unlike the recent ones, it was not that pleasant to look at.

The farm still took FP after saving the children. As usual, no service was free from the interdimensional farm. 

Still, the knowledge that he could save individuals who have not fully transformed into mutants relieved his heart. Now, with his increased privilege, he could take people inside the interdimensional farm if he wished to treat them.

This ability was a great addition to thwarting the influence of the evil organisation called the Arm. 

Alex quickly checked the gene serum directory to find the price for the gene serum which increases resistance to the mutant cells. 

As expected it was present inside the gene directory. The serum was being sold for 100,000 FP each.

'Eh!' He exclaimed while looking at the price. It was a lot more than he thought they would be priced at.

'Didn't the farm only charge 30,000 per person while he was treating the children? Was it a benefit that was only allowed on pets?'

"Then, if I release them and replace them, can I get a discounted price every time?" He spoke out accidentally.

But never in his wildest dream did he think that notification would pop out after hearing his ramble. 

[Current pet slot, 3 out of 10 is filled. By releasing the pets, three slots would be lost permanently.]

[Discounted price is available to the pets for using gene serum.]

[The probability of the gene modification being successful is not a hundred per cent.] 

[The best condition for the gene serum to be used is inside the farm.]

Alex's schemes were instantly slashed away by these notifications. There was no free meal in this life, he was sure of that. 

By releasing the pets,  he was going to lose 3 pet slots permanently. His eyes teared up a little after seeing that notification. 

Without FP, his life was going to become worthless. 

In recent months, he spent FP wantonly buying seeds to plant in the real world. He was already short on it. 

And suddenly he was given a way to spend a lot more. He began to realise the importance of FP.

"But, why did the farm answer my doubts?"

"Can it hear me?"

[Due to the user privilege increasing and activating the second phase. The farm can now answer the user's question based on the knowledge base it has.]

[Yes, the farm can hear what the user has to say and respond.]

Two notifications once again popped out creeping the hell out of Alex.

"Are you an AI? You are an AI, right?" Alex asked promptly. 

[No, the farm does not have intelligence. It is just a tool. It can only search the knowledge base it has and respond.]

"Shit!" Alex cussed not knowing how to react. If the farm AI was really smart, it wouldn't reveal itself. 

Maybe it was acting. He was a little doubtful about it. 

"Give me answers about your origin and why I was transported into this world?" Alex finally asked the nagging question he had inside his mind for months.

No one was capable of answering. But, the farm might be. That was why he asked it today. 

[User privilege not enough to access information.] The farm replied nonchalantly.

"Shit!"

'It's indeed a real AI. Even if it isn't, I'll treat it as one and interact with it accordingly. As long as it doesn't cause any trouble, I won't provoke it either.' He thought in his mind.