"Tell me the results," the aged man seemed to sigh.
"Based on the situation on the ground, our mission failed. However, the only valuable thing is that the combat footage from the scene was transmitted back, and after technical analysis, we can roughly analyze the target's current data—the error should not exceed nine percent."
The voice in the white-gloved mask was relaxed: "Analysis shows our first prototype test subject is in good condition. He now possesses approximately B-level strength. According to the analysis, his maximum strength value has reached the critical point of B-level, and he seems to have great potential for growth. He lacks combat experience slightly, but judging from his growth potential, he is very intelligent. Moreover... through the real-time detection reports from nine portable instruments carried by our people on site, his combat data reached 361 at its peak. This data has already entered the ranks of B-level ability users. If it weren't for the energy shielding ability of the people we sent, which limited his performance, then..."
"Enough with these pointless guesses, I need the data!" The old man's voice was cold, carrying a hint of authority.
“Yes.” The white-gloved man replied calmly, “His maximum strength peaks at 9.75 tons, but his physical endurance is somewhat lacking, which is a weakness. We’ve estimated that if his physical endurance could reach C-level, then as a strength-based ability user, he would achieve a balance—of course, it would still fall short of your requirement for perfection. Furthermore, his mental energy data, as detected on-site, is released in waves, with the lowest and highest values ranging from approximately 4 to 144. In other words, in terms of pure mental power, he has also reached a level close to B-level. Based on our prediction, he will truly break through and reach B-level mental power in the near future.”
Furthermore, despite the energy shielding, he still attempted to utilize his ability to explode metal molecules. Although shielded, we still managed to capture his accurate energy data. The data sent back shows that his energy level reached approximately 169, meaning he has fully crossed into Class B.
Finally, the white-gloved figure slowly said, "According to my speculation, after receiving the purification agent, the new form of devouring ability possessed by Prototype Subject One is a completely new, and most effective and direct, new growth-oriented ability! We have done some preliminary analysis... His current abilities are analyzed as follows:"
Metal molecules explode; current ability level B. Source: Black Knight, Qiu Yun. Note: Qiu Yun possesses this ability at level A.
Psychic abilities, currently at level C. Source: Monica. Note: Monica's ability in this area is level B.
Strength, currently at Rank B. Source: Unknown.
In addition, his physical responses in various aspects, such as movement, agility, speed, and reaction time, will be analyzed in detail very quickly.
After finishing his explanation, White Glove paused for a moment, his voice tinged with amusement: "Now we can determine one thing. His devouring ability, after absorbing and taking away the target's ability, will cause the acquired ability to be downgraded. For example, the A-grade metal molecule explosion from Qiu Yun became B-grade in him. And the B-grade telekinesis from Monica became C-grade in him. But the good news is that he seems to have strong growth potential. This analysis data shows improvement compared to previous data! I suspect this is probably related to his absorption of Owl Bear's bloodthirsty evolution ability."
The elderly man remained silent, seemingly listening attentively.
The white-gloved man continued in a thick nasal voice, "Based on our current conclusions, we have gathered enough information. Do you think we should proceed with the next step of the plan...initiating more experiments?"
"..." The old man didn't speak, his fingers tapping slowly and rhythmically on the table for a while...
"No!"
He suddenly stood up. His tall figure, illuminated by the electronic screen, was reduced to a silhouette against the light.
"Continue to observe prototype test subject number one! I need sufficient data!"
The words were spoken with great authority, and the man in the white gloves sighed, "Yes... I understand."
The aged man was silent for a moment, then suddenly said softly, "This time, there can be no more mistakes! Failure after failure... Hmph, so many years have passed. My time is running out! Prototype Test Subject Number One is my last hope... and also, the final marker for the future of all humanity!"
There seemed to be a hint of desolation in his voice!
But then, he turned his head and looked at the screen again.
The image has now frozen in time; the final shot shows the massacre.
“This black man…” The old man seemed to be frowning.
The man in white gloves thought for a moment and said, “Based on the analysis data from the scene, he is an ordinary person… but his combat ability is very strong… even comparable to that of a superhuman. And… as you saw, he knocked down the person I sent out.”
"An ordinary person?" The old man snorted, seemingly dissatisfied. "I need answers!"
“I think…” White Gloves finally tensed up a bit. He smiled wryly, “I think he’s probably the kind of humanoid weapon.”
"Humanoid weapons?"
“Yes, humanoid weapons.” The white-gloved voice became smoother. “You must remember. About thirty years ago, our organization reached an agreement with the governments of several NATO member states to launch a project called the Humanoid Weapon Project. The initial idea of this project was to explore the possibility of using our biotechnology to enhance the skills of ordinary humans and maximize their efficiency! According to that project, more than seven billion US dollars were invested in total. We also provided many of the latest technologies in human biology. The goal was to create the strongest military warriors. Later, the project encountered some changes due to certain political reasons. In the end, these humanoid weapons were sent to Africa for deployment, forming a mercenary-like organization.”
That project wasn't approved by you, so it's not surprising you're unaware of it. However, I followed up on the project for a while. Apparently, the results were excellent; the humanoid weapons they created far surpassed regular soldiers in both individual qualities and combat capabilities. What impressed me most was that I personally participated in one of the first humanoid weapon assessments as an observer… The combat capabilities of these humanoid weapons were truly astonishing… They weren't superhumans, yet they possessed formidable fighting power.
That assessment was a live-fire exercise. The three first batch of humanoid weapons who participated in the assessment wiped out six special combat teams from four NATO member states in less than twenty minutes... including a combat team provided by the US military.
We were all very excited at the time, thinking we had found a new path. The organization's research members were optimistic that it might be possible to use existing biotechnology to grant ordinary people powerful abilities.
However, this plan was quickly shelved because, while these humanoid weapons were near perfect in combat capabilities, they also possessed indelible flaws.
"Oh? Flaws, like what?"
"Emotions, neuromechanical responses, and... a slight tendency towards bloodlust and mania. There have even been training accidents where humanoid weapons suddenly lost control and killed their training instructors." White Glove sighed. "Later we determined that although biotechnology could enhance their physical skills, making them near-perfect combat machines, they... truly became machines, not humans. Undoubtedly, from this perspective, the plan was successful in creating warriors, but if the goal was to use this method to transform humanity... then the plan failed."
The white-gloved man pointed at Tu on the screen: "I suspect that this guy is one of the humanoid weapons from back then. According to the budget at the time, the creation of one humanoid weapon would have cost more than 90 million US dollars! And... that's calculated according to the currency value more than ten years ago."
"Humanoid weapons worth ninety thousand dollars?" The old man sneered. "Hmph! Those lunatics in the organization only do this kind of nonsense. But I'm curious. How did these humanoid weapons end up outside?"
"Back then, that batch of humanoid weapons was deployed to Africa to form a mercenary organization to disguise their identities. The results were excellent, with a 100% success rate in their missions. Unfortunately, six years ago, the plan was canceled, the African mercenary organization was disbanded, and all the humanoid weapons were destroyed... Of course, some were taken away and secretly used by several countries we cooperated with. We are no longer involved in this plan... So, I suspect that this black man may have left the organization after that. Of course, all of this has nothing to do with us anymore."
"Cancelled? Why was it cancelled?" The old man sneered. "Have those lunatics in the organization come to their senses? Would they give up on their own?"
"It's because... we received information that those countries involved in this collaborative project had secretly begun cooperating with the service behind our backs. It's said that the service even provided them with a batch of Angel Potion technology. Of course, the technology the service gave them was definitely early-stage. But those foolish politicians actually betrayed us..."
"Never cooperate with politicians." The old man sneered. "You can use them, but you can't cooperate with them!"
Tu returned to the car and closed the door.
Chen Wei, sitting in the back, noticed that Tu seemed to be experiencing some emotional fluctuation. It was very rare to see Tu, who was always so cold and aloof, showing such emotion!
"Uncle Tu?"
"Hmm." Tu responded simply, placed his hands on the steering wheel, and then, as if returning to normal, started the car.
"Just now... you said those monsters... were superhumans? You've seen people like that before?" Chen Wei asked curiously.
"I've met you," Tu replied calmly.
"In Africa?" Chen Wei pressed on, "I've heard my godfather talk about you... You met my godfather in Africa back then, is that right?"
"Um."
Chen Wei sensed the coldness in Tu's voice. She stuck out her tongue: "You seem a little unhappy?"