The Undead system
Chapter 84: Gene restructuring

Chapter 84: Gene restructuring

Listen up everyone! The assignment is to infiltrate and detain Bryce Harper. Killing should be the last resort. Max calmly spoke in one of the seven armoured vehicles.

Yes sir! The group of ten soldiers nodded clearly understanding the mission.

But I must warn you, Bryce Harper isn’t a simple scientist. But a more demented brainiac with a deranged agenda so keep your guard up at all times. He said to which they nodded prepping up.

They were currently on a deserted road in the desert. Just outside the outskirts of Agathe continent currently on their way to Ender’s power plant.

Why do I have a bad feeling about this. Max frowned sensing something wasn’t right.

When he met with Marcus he didn’t expect to be given such an assignment. Considering the relationship Bryce and Marcus had it was definitely a shocker.

He could’ve just sent local cops or the seal team. Why us? He pondered unsure why Marcus chose them to take care of Bryce.

We’re almost at Ender’s power plant boss. The driver said earning a slight nod from max.

Alright people, it’s almost showtime.

Slowing down the seven armoured trucks slowly approached Ender’s power plant in front. Passing by the surprisingly open gates with no personnels whatsoever.

Weird.. they shouldn’t have evacuated this quickly. Max muttered seeing the place desolated.

The possibility of Bryce aware of their plan wasn’t at all shocking. Since he was the lead scientist and built mostly everything technology in Ender’s. But what didn’t settle right was how quickly they left this location.

Judging it just took few minutes since he and Marcus spoke. And they were in a desert in the middle of nowhere. So there should still be some signs of an evacuation in progress.

Keep your eyes peeled. Max ordered stepping out from the armoured truck. Dressed in a sleek black tactical black crows uniform. Along with the rest of the elite crows, totalling their numbers to 50.

Each holding an assault rifle integrated with the green energy or strapped to their backs.

Gesturing his hand they advanced forward with caution. Forming like a circle with max at the front.

Reaching the building by the east wing they entered through the open door. Making their way to the steps, slowly descending.

Geez.. am cooked boss, couldn’t we have taken the elevator? One of the male soldiers groaned.

Stopping max turned around making his way to the individual at the back.

Am so sorry boss I shouldn’t have- ahh! Grabbing his top he was sent over the steps. Hanging by a thin thread, that would snap any moment now.

You moron. Bryce is not only intelligent but a cunning rat. Don’t you think he would’ve set up hidden surprises to welcome us? Max angrily spoke holding the man by the collar.

A-am sorry boss, I didn’t mean to offend you. He stuttered with shaking eyes, seeing his life slipping from him.

Give me one reason why I shouldn’t make space and drop you here and now.

Err.. b-because you’re good. He awkwardly chuckled fear evident in his eyes.

Not responding immediately max crow stared at this rookie for a while.

Idiot. He sighed lifting him back to the steps progressing downwards. After what seemed like an eternity of walking they finally reached the ground floor. Making their way towards the door up front.

Clear. A female soldier with weird black goggles spoke.

Alright then, let’s get this over with. Max softly uttered staring at the door.

It wasn’t locked or barricaded behind like he’d expected. Which only added more to the negative vibes he was getting.

Slowly making their way in they were yet faced with another huge spacious empty room.

Why would he trash the place. Max frowned seeing the room in a complete mess. With broken glass and strange liquids littered on the floor.

It didn’t make sense knowing how much Bryce valued his work. And wouldn’t trash years of research just to throw them off their game.

We split up from here. Keep your eyes peeled for any surprises. Max commanded dividing the squad into two groups to cover more ground faster.

Remember the goal is to apprehend Bryce but also protect yourselves. Use of force is advised if necessary.

With that the first group comprising of max and 24 other elite crows made their way towards the west side of the hall. While the second team steadily marched towards the east.

Search the rooms. 5 individuals per room. Max ordered heading into the first room also surprisingly open. labelled gene structure with four elite crows.

Again, it’s empty. Max frowned now wary of this place.

Where are you Harper.. the latter muttered heading towards the only functioning computer in the room.

Turning on the power it made a low chime sound booting.

It’s not encrypted. There wasn’t a password, a pin or any security lock whatsoever set on the computer. Which was a weird flag considering this was a well secured location. Equipped with the best facilities and equipments from the world. Spearheaded by the best scientist Ender’s has to offer.

There’s a video. Not hesitating max tapped the play button.

Is it on? Oh.. alright, ehhm! My name is Bryce Harper and this is experiment K251A log 51. Bryce spoke across the screen adjusting his glasses. He was currently in this room before the carnage with some fellow scientist.

What are they doing? Max wondered watching the video. The screen displayed Bryce having an inaudible conversation with the other scientists. Then proceeding towards a glass tank containing a brown hamster with 3 legs.

This is Mr fluffy. A Russian dwarf hamster with a rare illness, and limited time. Unfortunately, all efforts to find a cure provide futile. He paused turning the camera to the limping hamster.

It’s ready. A female interrupted handing him a syringe containing green liquid.

Opening the top of the tank he brought the hamster out. Carefully inserting the needle to it’s side injecting it with the strange substance.

Fingers crossed..

It didn’t take 5 seconds before the hamster reacted to the effects of the substance. Slightly shaking as it limped about, shedding it’s fur. Leaving only the pink skin without protection.

Log update. Result remains the same, subject K251A is a failure. A light sigh escaped Bryce lips.

The feed was then cut there, automatically playing the next. Showcasing Bryce sitting on his chair skimming through some papers. Containing weird diagrams and charts of animals physiology. Along with detailed vital organ parts labeled accordingly.

Log 81. Results remains the same, another failure. Grabbing a mug he smashed into a wall along with some other little items.

Argh! Why isn’t it working.. we’ve done so much research and tests but it’s all failure at last. He yelled in frustration slamming his head down to the desk.

What are we missing? Thinking his eyes lingered on a particular piece if paper.

Gene restructuring. C-could it be the missing piece? The screen cut off yet again displaying yet another feed. With Bryce alongside some colleagues working on an item.

Log 95 experiment K3286A. We’ve decided to take a different approach to the subject. By first restructuring it’s genetic code with other similar species. Inserting the needle the now blue liquid flowed into the body of a different hamster.

Letting the hamster go it lept about like last time. Until it suddenly froze, it’s body shaking uncontrollably. Making strange high pitched sounds.

Pop!

A slight pop sound was heard as the rodent’s head exploded into a pulp. Leaving only silence and a few frustrated scientists.

It didn’t work Bryce maybe we’re not meant to alter the laws of physics. A chubby man spoke shaking his head and exiting the room.

Ha.. ha-haha! Bryce abruptly broke out in laughter taken everyone aback.

This is just the beginning. He said a demented smile plastered on his face.

Geez and I thought you were scary. The male soldier from earlier muttered. Earning a side glance from max making his body tremble a bit.

Shifting his attention back to the screen he could see Bryce alone in the room with the hamster. In his hand was a syringe with a purple liquid.

Log 125 experiment K6891A. Taking a deep breath he injected the hamster.

Fingers crossed. He sighed observing the pet like a lab rat. Like before the effects kicked in immediately making the hamster’s body shake uncontrollably.

Come on.. work. Bryce urged his eyes glued to the hamster like a hawk. But even he couldn’t change the laws of faith and after some minutes the result was inevitable.

Damn! He yelled slamming his fist to the table. Years of research and studies, all for what!?

Sitting on his chair he calmed himself down staring at the hamster with hopes of it getting back up. But no matter how hard he stared it didn’t bring back the dead.

Log 125 result remains the same subject has- his words got stuck in his throat seeing the hamster back to it’s feet. And as if that wasn’t shocking enough it had grown a new functioning leg.

Haha.. incredible! I-it actually worked. Bryce stuttered with wide eyes. Placing a tab on top of the hamster green beams scanned it.

[Scan complete, subject is in great condition.] The system voice spoke making Bryce grin more.

If this is possible then that means I was right all along. We can finally become something more better.

Bam! Their attention was interrupted by a loud bang sound. Shutting the laptop he placed it in his bag. Slowly approaching the source of the sound.

Get ready. He said kicking the door open. Revealing a human scientist standing at the corner of the dimly lit room. His back facing them.

Raise your hands were I can see them. Max yelled but the figure paid no heed. Just standing there staring ahead.

He has a weapon. Max frowned seeing the knife clutched in his hand. A familiar red liquid dripping off it.

Turn around or I’ll blow your head off. Max calmly said his finger on the trigger. Chuckling a bit the man then slowly turned revealing a gruesome sight.

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