Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the glow gradually faded. “Beep… Primary genetic optimization complete. Host’s physical fitness has been upgraded to Level F. Basic energy circulation system established. Remaining energy at 13%. Initiating brain connection for conscious communication.”
“Beep… Initiating thought connection.”
As the sound echoed, Xu Ze’s eyes beneath his closed eyelids began to move rapidly…
“Connection complete.”
“Where am I?” Xu Ze stared in shock at his surroundings. In a vast, empty space, rows of data flowed rapidly like computer screens. He scratched the back of his head, wondering if he was dreaming again.
But soon, someone answered his question: “This is the virtual training center of the Super Medical Soldier Assistance System.”
“Who? Who’s there?” Xu Ze looked around nervously, realizing that something was off. This didn’t feel like a dream—his thoughts were too clear.
As if responding to his question, the streams of data around him began to flow faster, converging toward the center.
In just a second or two, the data coalesced into a humanoid figure, which gradually became clearer.
Xu Ze stared in horror as the figure took shape, feeling a sense of familiarity. When the figure finally solidified, he gasped, “Tao Jun?”
“I am not Tao Jun. Tao Jun was the previous host of the system. I am merely borrowing his appearance to make it easier for you to accept,” the figure said with a smile.
“So those dreams were real? And that voice I heard when I saved that person… that was real too?” Seeing the familiar face and hearing the somewhat familiar voice, Xu Ze clutched his chest, his heart racing. After a moment of confusion, he finally managed to sort out his thoughts. It seemed that whatever had been influencing him these past few days wasn’t just a dream.
Thanks to years of reading novels and watching sci-fi movies, Xu Ze’s imagination and mental resilience were strong. After a few moments of processing, he finally accepted the reality of the situation. Taking a deep breath and confirming that the figure before him meant no harm, Xu Ze steadied himself and asked hesitantly, “Tao Jun was the previous host? If you’re not Tao Jun, then who are you?”
