Chapter 294: "Ninti became MANTIS"

November 15, MOTH headquarters.

Just like the first day when she opened her eyes. Today is the same day but different, an unfamiliar bed, and with strangers who don't know who they are.

Ninti felt like she was experiencing reincarnation.

However, if she could choose, Ninti would like to erase the memory of her previous reincarnation.

"Ninti, are you awake?"

Of course, that will never happen.

After Aponia's orphanage was destroyed, with Sakura's help, everyone who managed to survive joined MOTH as members of the Aponia family.

Aponia and Kalpas are a very unique category of humans. They have not received genetic transformation, but they have abilities beyond the reach of ordinary humans.

Whether for research value, or exploring their capabilities, MOTH had absolutely no reason to refuse.

As family followers, both Ninti and Pardo are also well cared for and looked after by them.

To overcome the problem of Ninti's honkai disease which has entered its final stage, MOTH decides to make her became MANTIS.

Using modified Honkai cells, they will inject the Meta-Morph ICHOR into her body, turning herself into a genetic warrior comparable to the Honkai beast.

For this operation, Ninti needs to wait a full week to carry out genetic adaptations to her body cells. However, from what she heard, even though they was careful, the success of this operation only had a 1% chance of survival.

Plus, it seems to have side effects too.

This is no different from drinking poison.

"Brother, why did you choose to have surgery, aren't you afraid?"

Talking to a fellow patient lying next to her, what Ninti found was silence.

This is clearly just an execution with a painfully small hope. Why is this person next to her not afraid?

"The people are still alive, but inside they are dead. There's no point talking to them, there are plenty of people like you out there."

After honkai impact came to this world, and disasters came one after another, many families and people have lost their own purpose in life.

Be it a village, or a city, if you found survivors, eight out of ten of them would have the same characteristics.

Hopeless.

People who don't care about their own lives and try to seek death because of the burden left behind by shame are numerous out there.

"Ato, don't talk rudely to a little girl. You're scaring her."

"In the face of death life has equal value. Blanca, she should know the consequences of her own choices."

"But she didn't choose, she couldn't choose. Didn't you see her body condition? She was infected with late stage honkai energy."

"Ah?"

This time, Ato, who was tired, finally noticed the condition of the girl in front of him.

Her body picked out a lot of honkai lines, but they didn't reach her face at all. Seeing Ninti who was so calm, without showing an expression of pain like most patients, made Ato understand why he had ignored this.

No, wait a minute, why is there a late stage honkai energy infection patient here!?

Isn't this the same as defuse a bomb that is about to explode?

What does all this mean?!

"Ato, you seem too tired. Get some rest, let me handle this."

"Yeah..."

Even though Ato himself had many questions, under the temptation to relieve his headache, Ato withdrew from the operating room, and let his wife take over.

In contrast to Ato who was tired, Blanca, who had read Ninti's file, of course already knew why this little girl was here.

"Ninti, right? You can call me doctor Blanca. From now on, I will take over your operation."

"Hm, nice to meet Doctor Blanca."

Seeing Ninti who was so polite even though she was seriously ill, Blanca smiled gently.

"Destiny is really unfair, you are so tough and cute at the same time. If only my daughter were your age, I hope she would be the same as you."

"Does the doctor have a child?"

"Yes, my daughter is currently only 13 months old. If you see her, you will definitely agree that she is very cute."

Have a long conversation and lighten up the gloomy atmosphere. Blanca smiled again, with a light of hope.

"Ninti, do you want to hear a spell that can make the safety of your operations greatly improved?"

"...Is there really something like that?"

"Yes, you just need to make a prayer."

Seeing Ninti who was confused, Blanca explained.

"Even though there is no concrete evidence yet, determination always works wonders in the medical world. If Ninti prays sincerely, maybe your wish will soon be granted."

"So, please Ninti, please don't die."

Ninti could feel a warm feeling spreading through her cold heart. Although she had never seen a figure called [mother], this woman in front of her definitely suited that title very well.

Because her eyes never lie.

This woman truly looked at her like her own child, and prayed sincerely that she would be safe.

This is the second time Ninti has been given hope to [stay alive].

Ninti didn't want to disappoint this kind woman, that's why she also prayed.

But, what was she praying for?

Looking aside, at the patient who was the same as herself, but had a dead spirit and eyes, Ninti seemed to have another goal in life that she could hold onto.

She prays.

[Hope everyone can be happy again.]

Under Blanca's supervision, Ninti's operation begins.

Maybe her prayers were answered, Ninti managed to survive the dangerous Meta-ICHOR operation and is now became MANTIS.

However, when Ninti came out, her next bed was now empty. There were only two armed soldiers carrying a trolley full of blood covered with a white cloth.

Her prayer didn't seem sincere enough.

However, that's okay.

Because she will make it happen herself.

Her hope.

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"This isn't fair at all! Why do they suddenly have three good experimental materials!? I want one too!"

In the IPC laboratory, Mobius, who received news from the outside world, slammed her desk full of envy and hatred.

There is Aponia who can increase the success of fusion soldier operations with her hypnotic abilities.

There's also Kalpas, a guy who can control fire, but clearly hasn't had any fusion warrior surgery at all.

And finally, Ninti, a girl who has 100% percent honkai genetic adaptation.

Three of these things made Mobius jealous to the point of hating that it wasn't her who got such good things. Especially for the last one.

Do you know the horror of 100% percent honkai cell adaptation?

If you combine all the honkai cells in the world, as long as there are enough cells, this person can become a god!

Chimera Kevin 2.0!

Mobius grimaced, really wanting to infiltrate the MOTH base, and kidnap this little girl!

"Senior, please do something!"

"Mobius, I'm not your Doraemon."

Yssring answered with a dark face.

Do you only call me senior when you need something? Huh! This woman is not a cheap woman!

Receiving the memories sent by her main body, Yssring now knows why MOTH can also create fusion warriors.

This is simply a blind mouse crashing into a cat's mouth.

Using the survivors of Honkai Impact like toilet paper. Just like the infinity monkey theory count for writing poetry, as long as you fail a lot, you will get something.

Tower of Babylon, version previous civilization.

"To hell with you fate, I will fight with you!"