Meeting Codex

In the⁠‌​⁠‍‍⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‍‍​‌‌‌‍‌⁠‍​ cabin, Qin Zhilu, An, and Ning were asleep, only Zhu Tao kept whispering to Tang Feng.

Zhu Tao was also looking at the real-time report of the orphanage mission, muttering softly to Tang Feng, “They said they haven’t found any usable ability on Jian Xing yet, and Sisi isn’t awake either.”

Tang Feng gently patted his hand. “Retaining will after abnormality is already an extremely low-probability event. Becoming a Protector with powerful abilities is even rarer.”

An Yu looked at the clouds outside the window. After a moment, he closed his eyes.

It was indeed a very low probability, but it wasn’t impossible.

Ten years ago, on that night filled with blood and sin, the orphanage had been fortunate enough to have a young Protector, a precious healing type, whose ability was to burn himself for the safety of other lives.

An Yu was drifting off to sleep when he heard Zhu Tao beside him whisper, “But as long as they can retain their will, that’s good enough. Many Protectors’ abilities aren’t apparent until they’re on the battlefield. Brain’s assessments often have bugs.”

Tang Feng chuckled. “Just like you were back then.”

“Yeah,” Zhu Tao chuckled softly. “When I first entered the Spire, Law put me in the high-level waiting area for supervision, but no one wanted to claim me. Brain only assessed me as a mediocre healing type. Even I didn’t know I could release such a large amount of healing, and simultaneously provide both life and mental benefits.”

An Yu suddenly felt less sleepy. He quietly leaned against the window with his eyes closed and continued to listen to their conversation.

“And also very strong control abilities, and battlefield awareness,” Tang Feng added with a smile. “Before taking you on your first mission, I didn’t have much hope for you. I just felt a little sorry for you.”

A rustling sound came from between them. Tang Feng seemed to be idly playing with the grapevines that Zhu Tao hadn’t had time to retract.

He seemed to sigh, muttering to himself, “Who would have thought that such soft and delicate vines could be so tough and unyielding on the battlefield?”

Zhu Tao chuckled twice. “You accidentally picked up the best one.”

Tang Feng hummed. “Indeed.”

He paused, then smiled again. “And they don’t even know you occasionally bear a few fruits. Those small fruits have a strong benefit for mental stability. Only by being your Commander can one experience that.”

Zhu Tao: “Uh…”

An Yu, with his eyes closed, subconsciously breathed even more lightly, trying to minimize his presence in the cabin.

Tang Feng asked caringly, “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing…” Zhu Tao chuckled dryly. “I just suddenly remembered that I didn’t even bear any grapes last month, so I didn’t give you any either.”

Tang Feng smiled. “Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Anyway, the fruits are only for me, and I probably won’t have too many missions in the near future.”

Zhu Tao responded with silence.

An Yu also quietly tensed his body, trying to move as far away from Tang Feng as possible.

Upon returning to the Main City, Qin Zhilu was immediately taken to Brain.

Xi De had brought back two new types of aberrant genes, and the genes of the Super-aberrant from the museum had also been sampled. This time, Qin Zhilu was to undergo induced tests for three types of genes.

An Yu automatically followed him into Brain’s car, and then stood by Qin Zhilu’s side, walking with the Commander down the same corridor he remembered from his own memories.

The staff exchanged glances with Qin Zhilu several times, but received no response.

An Yu didn’t explain, and Qin Zhilu didn’t ask. As they walked towards the sealed metal door at the end, An Yu suddenly felt a subtle understanding grow between him and the Commander.

It was like when he awoke from a coma and knocked on Ling Qiu’s door, Ling Qiu would simply open it with bread in hand, without him needing to say a word.

The corridor finally reached its end.

The Main City had welcomed another peaceful evening and outside the window, golden sunset glowed on the ground, finally bringing a touch of warmth to this cold corridor.

Staff guided Qin Zhilu to complete a series of signatures outside the door. “Although you wish to complete the experiment as soon as possible, to reduce the chance of your neurofunctional syndrome recurring, we still need to extend the interval between the three frequency inductions as much as possible.”

Qin Zhilu calmly and swiftly flipped pages, signing. “How long will it take in total?”

“Including the health checks and recovery periods before and after, it’s estimated to take 36 hours in total. You’ll emerge the morning after tomorrow,” the researcher said respectfully.

Qin Zhilu signed his last name, handed the folder back to him, and finally glanced at An Yu.

An Yu softly said, “The morning after tomorrow, I’ll come to pick up the Commander.”

Qin Zhilu nodded at his words, then calmly turned and walked into the mechanical door that opened for him. “Hmm.”

An Yu only turned back after the mechanical door fully closed.

A staff member followed him. “I’ll see you back.”

“Will the gene induction test the Commander is about to undergo be the same as mine?” An Yu inquired.

“The principle is the same, but the sensation might differ,” the staff member chose his words carefully. “Actually, someone like you, who comes off the test bench with no sequelae, is hard for science to understand, and naturally, it’s different from him.”

An Yu thought quietly for a while. “So, in recent years, will the Commander still have those neurofunctional symptoms?”

The staff member flipped through records on his terminal. “According to the Commander’s own records, he’s only been able to sleep 2 hours these past years. Other symptoms have largely been overcome. Oh, sometimes testing is too frequent, which makes him a bit irritable. In those cases, sleeping with the lights on helps him sleep a little better.”

He put away his terminal and sighed. “The fact that he allowed you to accompany him here must mean he has no secrets from you now.”

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An Yu remained silent. Turning the corner of the corridor, he suddenly remembered something. “By the way, could you please order me a pair of the gloves the Commander usually wears? Just deduct the points from my account.”

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Those were all his money.

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This side of the corridor had three less confidential laboratories, and there were more staff members moving about.

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An Yu paused. “He’s Codex?”

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“Hmm?” An Yu was confused. “What meaning?”

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In the distance, Codex finished his conversation with the staff member and walked towards An Yu. As they were about to pass each other, Codex suddenly stopped.

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“Hello.” Codex hugged the book to his chest. His dark eyes radiated a serene, gentle smile, and just as An Yu’s intuition suggested, he was completely unaggressive.

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The increased distance made An Yu more comfortable and he shook his head. “It’s fine.”

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They passed each other. An Yu walked alone to the elevator and pressed the button. A moment later, the elevator doors opened, and inside was Yan Xi, who had come to pick him up.

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“You worked hard,” Yan Xi said, holding the elevator door for him. “Are you alright?”

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They said my genetic entropy is high. Although they can’t see much ability in me for now, they can supervise me and see.

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Have they never raised grapes before? If they haven’t, they can ask me. I’m a professional.

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Until one day, as I sorrowfully tasted my own blood, I was discovered by the passing Commander Wind.

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He walked over, looked at the green leaves fluttering on the ground, and calmly asked, “No one takes you on missions. Are you anxious?”

I didn’t know what to say, so I just vaguely replied, “No window. I’m getting sour.”

“Hmm?” He probably didn’t understand. He frowned and thought for a while, then only left me with a “Don’t hurt yourself. Save your blood for the battlefield.”

That was probably just an unthinking remark from him.

But for some reason, that detached yet gentle voice kept lingering in my ears.

Snowflake fragments
[Zhu Tao (3/5)]
[Unequal Care]

I was supervised by Commander Wind, and went on my first mission with him.

The Commander protected me very well, but he himself suffered significant injuries during the battle

At that time, I followed my instinct and easily relieved his pain with my leaves.

When the aberrants bit, those flexible vines could fiercely tear off their sharp claws and fangs.

The fragrance of grapes was carried far by the wind. The Commander looked back at me for a long time.

I couldn’t fathom the meaning of that gaze, so I just used my vines to place handfuls of grape leaves onto his wounds, covering him all over.

After the mission report was submitted, the higher-ups would always ask if I was available before missions.

The Commander offered no comment on this.

During one high-level dinner, the higher-ups said I was everyone’s favorite. I was very apprehensive, feeling I didn’t deserve it.

But they said I cared equally for every comrade, and being a favorite was a fair return.

Oh my god!

I became even more apprehensive, instinctively looking at the Commander.

I wasn’t “equally” caring for every comrade. Those who enjoyed special grape fruits should know better!

But he just looked at me calmly. A moment later, he suddenly smiled.

Although he said nothing, the gentle smile in his eyes stayed with me.

That was a secret between the Commander and me.

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[Zhu Tao (4/5)]
[The Ideal of Humanity’s Death and Revival]

Given Law’s rationality and ruthless, I never thought he would agree to keep the Seed Museum.

Nor did I think High Peak would nod, or that An Yu would voluntarily grasp my hand.

Those familiar and unfamiliar plants swayed and danced in the snowstorm.

In that moment, I suddenly, for the first time, truly saw the hope of humanity’s revival.

Not just humanity’s revival, but the revival of humanity itself.

—Those things that humans had gradually crushed into dust for survival.

An Yu and Law left a little before us.

The entire world was left with just the forest and me.

No, there was also the sound of the wind behind me, and… Wind.

My Commander.

The communication was cut off, and there was no one else around.

I thought he would tell me not to be willful anymore, after all, I had gone too far this time.

But he once again embraced me from behind and told me: “I’m here.”

jjwxc comments:

1: The most shocking thing in this chapter is the probability of technology ten years ago, two in a million. You can really imagine how the original researchers worked hard to preserve hope for future mankind in just one sentence…..

2: Tang Feng: I am the only one who has the fruit, right?
Zhu Tao was silent
Tang Feng: I’m really the only one, right?
Zhu Tao was silent
Tang Feng: I’m the only one who has it, right??????
Zhu Tao was silent

3: An Yu, remember to bring the dessert you made when you come to pick up the chief, you only have 36 hours, hurry up and learn what are cheese potatoes from Zhu Tao, or learn French fries! ! Your family’s Law rule must be hugged and healed (drooling)

4: I don’t know why, the more I emphasize that Codex looks gentle and non-aggressive, I always feel that it is dangerous, and it may even be a small boss or something

5: At present, I look at the CP of the officer and the supervised, except for the pair of the protagonist, the grape pair is the best, I feel that the Bo should be a pair with Chao Wu, after all, his officer has a lot of supervised people, Yan and Lumen are still unknown, it may or may not be cp, because Yan’s mental abuse ability is really quite strange, and it feels like there is a story

6: The little grape is really cute, accumulating sugar or something wwww soft-hearted

7: Why does the Commander still have to accept new gene induction experiments, I feel so aggrieved, the Commander has suffered this kind of life for 26 years…..ars…..