Bullet Time

Chapter 54 — Bullet Time

After a series of strict examinations and further body check-ups for any problems, Nagate was finally allowed to leave after everything was done.

Upon his return home, the girls were quickly stunned by his new muscular and handsome appearance. However, they soon were joyful of him successfully done with the superhuman serum. (They all live together.)

As for how they knew, the program and serum wasn't a stranger to the pilots. They knew Nagate applied for it.

As such, the girls began to marvelously appreciate Nagate's muscular body without any shame.

It was for research purposes only!

Nagate helplessly went along with their play.

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Yure's Lab | 3:50 PM.

"What did you find out about the modified superhuman serum from Nagate?" Jason asked curiously.

Kobayashi sat besides him, looking at Yure curiously too.

Yure stood in front of them, and projected holographic images of a human body structure.

"I've gained a deeper understanding of the superhuman body. Based on the results from Nagate, the superhuman body is four times stronger, durable and adaptive than normal. A mysterious limit still lies beyond it. His already strong healing factor was also strengthened. And besides that, the brain part of Nagate mutated much more than I thought."

'The reinforcement of the body is weaker than I expected,' Jason inwardly thought to himself.

Well, compared to his own body, it was indeed very weak.

"The senses have grown very acute and sharper, now capable of receiving sensory information much faster than before. The senses have reached the standard of superhuman. With these superhuman senses, Nagate will be able to provide a quicker response to the fast information received. To the pilots, it will immensely help them when piloting as their processing speed is also heightened."

'Hmm, I also have that,' Jason nodded while listening.

"Additionally, the reaction speed and spatial awareness of the brain were also heightened, almost like a sixth sense. I think this development is due to Nagate being a pilot. A researcher or a strategist would most likely show different improvements."

"The enhanced brain also allows the superhumans to use their already existing abilities to their maximum effect. This includes highly efficient memory, enhanced cognitive capacities, and the ability to combine and use everything they already know in completely new ways. It also increases the learning and adaptive speeds."

Kobayashi was surprised, thinking with that kind of enhancement, talentless people would become people with talent.

"And as I mentioned before, a new kind of mental ability would arise. Nagate awakened it, but not all superhumans will get it."

"The Bullet Time?" Jason was no stranger to this ability.

Yure nodded, and continued to explain.

"After activating Bullet Time, the mental concentration is heightened to the point of pushing their mental capabilities to their maximum potential, allowing the mind to perceive the world slowly. It allows them to respond without any distraction. Obstacles become minor problems while objectives grow significantly easier to accomplish."

"Essentially, Nagate can perform actions easier and efficiently while also being fast at that. He can even imagine himself doing the actions in his head, then perform it in reality with precise precision and least effort, instantly."

"At the cost of a huge stamina drain, right?" Jason said while thinking that this Bullet Time was much better than his old Bullet Time.

"Yes, it's not possible to constantly use this ability too much as it will wear down the brain itself. Only for a few minutes."

Kobayashi soon stood up from her seat after the explanation was over.

"Continue with the project. I want it to be perfect as soon as possible."

"As you wish, captain!" Yure was overjoyed to hear those words!

The captain officially recognised the project to start!

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Day 270.

Treehouse | 7:89 AM.

As Sidonia entered a short peaceful period again, a surprising job offer managed to reach Jason, who was just resting lazily in his house.

"SDF Academy wants me to become their special instructor? Wow…" Jason looked very astonished.

"Do you want the job?" Kobayashi asked carefully. In fact, she wasn't the one behind this sudden offer.

"I only came here to relay about. I've heard that you don't need to work much, only needing to guide the cadets when it comes to piloting. You can give a lecture anytime you want."

"Well, let me think about it…" Jason said hesitantly before going outside to intake some fresh air.

He began to ponder.

Him being an instructor?

Jason was indeed an ideal instructor since he was recognised by the public as the number one ace pilot.

And of course, he had also developed his fair share of innovative strategies, skills, and techniques. But the thing that set him apart from the rest were his exceptional talent and profound experiences.

He thought he wasn't that good when it came to teaching people.

Still, being an instructor wasn't necessarily bad as there were many things he could do by becoming one. With it, he could perhaps help improve the skills of the future pilots who would then pass it down to the next generation who would also pass it to the generation after them.

Amazing!

Such a positive cycle!

At this rate, he wouldn't need to worry much about the future!

There would be lots of skilled pilots who learned from him.

Jason thought becoming an instructor was an inevitable path for him to survive against the Gauna Emperor.

All of his actions were for the sake of humanity's survival.

With those ideas in mind, Jason eventually decided to accept being a special instructor for the SDF. With the condition of having freedom to do whatever he liked that didn't crossed the line.

As for his teaching ability? Bullshit. That was something that can be improved with time. And the only thing required to teach a pilot was by viciously beating the lessons into them until they learn or die. Be it skills, strategies, techniques, or experience. He just needed to instill them to the pilots using the virtual simulation.

And thus, Jason first asked the SDF Academy to modify the Virtual Training Facility to suit his educational plan.

An educational plan that would be used even in the future, bringing dread and trauma to every human who received it.

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Day 275.

SDF Academy | 6:00 AM.

All the cadets were gathered at a spacious hall to receive the so-called new special instructor.

The hall was quite rowdy and noisy with them having some small talks to guess the identity of the instructor.

But they soon went quiet when they heard the sound of heavy and firm footsteps on the stage. It echoed powerfully with each stride, causing them to feel nervous and excited at the same time.

Their eyes soon widened while showing an incredible expression.

Jason walked to the center of the stage, and then slammed his hands down at the table.

"I am Jason Star! From now on, I will be your special instructor!"

He then smiled menacingly.

"Now then, shall we start with our very first lesson?"