It took the head nurse an additional fifteen minutes to clear Leo and Su Yang for discharge after Major Hen’s arrival.
She meticulously removed their bandages, reapplied fresh medicinal ointments to their wounds, and then carefully rewrapped them, ensuring their injuries were properly tended to before granting them permission to leave, as Major Hen escorted them to the Genetic Awakening Chamber.
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(Rodova Military Academy, Super Secure Basement Level-2, Genetic Awakening Chamber)
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The Genetic Awakening Chamber was, without a doubt, the most fortified facility within the Rodova Military Academy— which essentially functioned as a fortress within a fortress.
Accessing it was no simple task.
To even reach the chamber, one had to pass through three layers of intense security checkpoints, each equipped with cutting-edge scanning systems capable of detecting any and all anomalies.
The path was lined with armed guards, trained to eliminate threats without hesitation, and finally, the last barrier—a biometric lock that required manual authorization from a high-ranking academy official, such as Major Hen, to grant entry.
To the uninformed, such extreme security measures might seem excessive.
But in reality, they were a necessity.
Because what lay within this chamber wasn’t just another medical procedure.
It was one of the most prized assets of the Righteous Alliance.
Unlike the widely available cheap awakening serums sold in the open market—formulations riddled with impurities and crafted with subpar ingredients—the Genetic Awakening Serum of Rodova Military Academy was the real deal.
It was a serum perfected through centuries of research. A formula so potent, so refined, that it had been classified as top-secret biotechnology, its true composition hidden from even the most powerful factions in the universe.
The Righteous Alliance had made a calculated decision years ago—to publicly release a lesser version of the Genetic Awakening Serum, ensuring that any warrior or noble family with enough wealth could purchase an awakening formula.
But that version?
It was a shadow of the original. A diluted imitation. A mere fraction of what the true formula could achieve.
The real, perfected serum—the one that could fully unlock a warrior’s dormant potential, rewriting their genetic code at the highest possible level—was reserved for only three institutions in the entire universe.
•Rodova Military Academy
•Geneva War Academy
•The Chief Research Laboratory at the Universal Government Headquarters
Not even the Six Great Clans had access to it.
As no matter how powerful, how wealthy, or how influential they were—the great clans did not own this technology.
And that singular fact was what forced them to send their most promising heirs and scions to institutions like Rodova and Geneva.
Not out of tradition.
Not out of preference.
But out of necessity.
Because no matter how mighty their bloodlines were, no matter how fiercely they guarded their secrets—without this serum, their future generations would always fall short of their true potential.
It was a political masterstroke by the Universal Government—a calculated move that ensured the Six Great Clans remained permanently bound to the system.
By monopolizing the perfected Genetic Awakening Serum, the government forced even the most powerful bloodlines to send their heirs to institutions under their direct control.
This was a leash—one that the Great Clans had no choice but to accept, as their ambitions could never surpass the genetic advantage that this serum provided.
This was why the Rodova Genetic Awakening Chamber was one of the most heavily guarded facilities in the entire academy.
A single lost vial—whether to the Evil Cult, an independent faction, or even the Six Great Clans—could destabilize the entire power structure of the righteous alliance.
And it was a risk that the Universal Government could simply not take, which was why, only a select few individuals like Major Hen who had given their life to the Universal Army were given the final biometric access to open the final lock.
"Alright, Su Yang. Skyshard. Go take your seats in the awakening pods.
Today is the day you get your first dosage of the Genetic Awakening Serum, and this is the dose that will likely trigger the most significant changes in your body.
You might feel dizzy, disoriented, and lethargic for the next 24 hours, but don’t panic—it’s completely normal.
Your body may suddenly grow taller, you could gain a few inches overnight, or your hormonal system might go into overdrive, making you grow a full beard or a chest full of hair.
Then there’s the Ghost Sleep.
It’s an unpleasant experience where your mind drifts between reality and something… else. Some describe it as a dream, others as a vision, but most just call it a nightmare. You’ll be aware, but unable to move, trapped between waking and unconsciousness.
It’s terrifying—but it’s also temporary. Push through it.
Most importantly, you might suddenly find combat knowledge flooding your brain. Techniques you’ve never practiced but somehow understand instinctively.
Or, if you’re lucky, you might awaken a bloodline-specific trait—something like Yu Shen’s [Dominance].
If that happens, do not resist it.
Let the knowledge sink in. Let your genes unravel their full potential. The first shot is the most critical, setting the foundation for your entire awakening process.
So no matter how painful it gets—endure." Hen instructed, his voice steady and commanding as he gestured toward the two empty awakening pods, motioning for Leo and Su Yang to take their seats.
"I know both your bodies have taken a beating in recent days, however, the genetic awakening serum’s potency doesn’t decrease based on the condition your body is in, so just relax and don’t stress about that.
Even if you were dragged to this table as cripples, you would still gain the maximum benefits from this serum, as it only depends on the strength of your mind and the history of your bloodline." Hen said, as Leo and Su Yang took their seats, as he tried to ease their minds of any doubts or distractions that might hinder their awakening process.
"Principal Alric cares about you boys more than you can ever imagine.
And although it’s only a theory for now, the researchers studying the serum say that subjects that are in emotional distress before receiving the serum, usually gain 10% more benefits from it compared to their peers who are not.
So just consider all of your anger and turmoil at your combat losses, as necessary fuel for this awakening process.
As there’s no way Principal Alric would clear you boys for getting the first shot, if he did not think you were ready for it–" Hen said finally, as a couple military doctors walked into the room with a coded and locked briefcase in hand.
The two doctors gave Hen a curt nod, before placing the briefcases on the table beside Leo and Su Yang, as Hen walked up to the table and began tapping on a personal encoded device that gave him real-time codes to open the briefcase.
Although Leo could not confirm it, he had a good hunch that the serum within the suitcase would automatically be destroyed if someone tried to forcefully pry it open or if someone entered the wrong code, as the Universal Government seemed to be very thorough on its security measures to access the serum.
However, with Hen having the right codes, he did manage to unlock both briefcases, which unveiled two tiny shots of neon green serums, stored neatly within padded walls of the briefcase.
"Relax and breathe—" The military doctor instructed, as he disinfected the area where he was supposed to give Leo the shot, before finally picking up the serum shot and flicking it with his fingers to activate the formula.
"Ready?" He asked Leo once he was prepared to administer the shot, as after taking a deep breath, Leo gave him the nod.
"Ready—" he mused, as the injection pricked his skin.