Regressed with Omnipotent AI on Zombie Apocalypse-Chapter 172: Researcher’s Note

Zack picked up one of the marked files, his eyes narrowing as he read the title.

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Scientific Report: Ancient Zeta Transformation Project

Project Overview

The Ancient Zeta Transformation Project explores the potential integration of Ancient Zeta, a bio-organic compound of unknown origin, into various hosts to analyze its effects on cellular and physiological transformations. This report summarizes key experiments, observations, and outcomes.

Experiment 1

Subject: Ordinary zombie (Runner class)

Objective: To test Ancient Zeta integration on a reanimated subject with heightened metabolic activity.

Procedure: The compound was injected directly into the subject's circulatory system under controlled conditions.

Results:

Initial response showed heightened aggression and bloodthirst, consistent with baseline metabolic stimulation.

Subject experienced violent convulsions within 15 minutes post-injection.

Observed excretion of viscous black fluid from the oral cavity.

Rapid cellular disintegration occurred, resulting in total decomposition within 30 minutes.

Conclusion: The zombie physiology was unable to stabilize Ancient Zeta integration. Further testing on reanimated subjects is not recommended.

Experiment 2

Subject: Awake human male (age: 32, physically fit)

Objective: To test the viability of Ancient Zeta integration on a conscious human host.

Procedure: The compound was administered via intravenous injection under medical sedation.

Results:

Subject lost consciousness within five minutes.

Observable symptoms included:

Severe alopecia (hair loss).

Secretion of viscous black fluid from pores and orifices.

Formation of a hardened black carapace over the epidermis.

Physical deformities resembling aquatic species (notably fish and crustaceans) emerged within one hour.

Subject regained semi-consciousness and displayed hostile behavior.

Containment was breached, resulting in 3 fatalities and extensive property damage.

Conclusion: Ancient Zeta causes rapid physiological mutations incompatible with human biological structure, resulting in extreme aggression and structural instability.

Experiment 3

Subjects: Two live Night Stalkers (classified as Mother Bodies for their high regenerative capacity and adaptability).

Objective: To analyze Ancient Zeta effects on advanced regenerative hosts.

Procedure: Intravenous injection of Ancient Zeta compound into both subjects.

Results:

Black fluid secretion observed on both subjects within 10 minutes.

Development of abdominal tumors within 48 hours. Tumors later identified as containing life forms (codenamed 01-1 and 02-1).

Attempt to surgically extract 01-1 led to:

Tumor rupture.

Violent containment breach, resulting in 12 fatalities.

Subject-1 was eventually subdued but displayed irreversible mutations and heightened hostility.

Subject-2 remained docile and exhibited an IQ comparable to that of a 10-year-old child.

Communication established via basic sign language.

Additional Notes:

Subject-2 was selected for advanced testing due to its unique cognitive and behavioral characteristics.

During transit for further research, Subject-2 breached containment. Current status and location: unknown.

Researcher's Note

At the bottom of the final page of the report, an additional note was written by an unnamed researcher: "We were deceived by that beast."

Analysis: This cryptic statement suggests that Subject-2 or a related entity may possess deceptive intelligence or capabilities beyond initial observations. Further investigation is necessary to determine the implications of this claim.

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Zack's expression darkened. The implications were chilling. "So... there's more than one Night Queen," Zack muttered. His voice was grim as he turned to Ego. "Am I reading this right? One of them escaped?"

"I'm afraid so, sir," Ego replied, its tone heavy with unease.

Zack clenched his fists, anger flaring. "Idiots! They let it go?!" This was the angriest Zack had been in a long time. Before this, his conflict with the Vanguard Organization was mostly due to Black Hand's provocations. But with Black Hand dead and both the Black Hand and the other bases destroyed, Zack's grudge against them had largely faded. He didn't hate the Vanguard Organization—he simply found them distasteful.

But this? This was different. "They want to shift the blame for their own mess onto us," Zack muttered coldly, his voice laced with icy anger.

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The Night Queen wasn't just their problem. Her existence threatened everyone on the continent. "Ego, speed up production on Aegis. We're going to need it sooner than expected," Zack said calmly. Despite the measured tone, the chill in his voice was unmistakable.

After thoroughly combing the underground base to ensure nothing critical was left behind, Zack led the fearless warriors back the way they had come. Before leaving, he deployed several micro-missiles from his suit. Setting the detonation timer, he flew up the elevator shaft using his armor's propulsion system, bypassing the steel cables the fearless warriors above had prepared.

One by one, the fearless warriors were hauled up after him. Once everyone was out, the earth trembled violently.

Boom!

The foundation of the building gave way, collapsing into a cloud of smoke and dust. What had once been a dangerous research base was now nothing but rubble. "Sir! The building—!" Hunter and his group ran over in a panic, fearing Zack had been buried beneath the debris. Relief washed over their faces when they saw him standing unharmed.

Zack didn't bother acknowledging their concerns. "I've done my part. This place is yours now," he said to Hunter without turning around.

"Wait, sir, are you leaving already?" Hunter stammered, startled.

"What? You want to stop me?" Zack asked with a raised brow, his tone sharp.

"N-no! Of course not!" Hunter stuttered, shaking his head frantically. But as Zack prepared to leave, Hunter gathered his courage. "It's just... my sister..."

"I'll take her with me. But as for you, you're staying here," Zack said plainly.

Hunter nodded eagerly, his relief palpable. "That's more than enough! Thank you, sir!"

What Hunter didn't realize was that Zack's willingness to take his sister had nothing to do with favoritism. To Zack, emotions had no place in survival. If Hunter had known him better, he would've realized that even if Zack took his sister in, it didn't mean he cared about Hunter himself. "Take this communicator," Zack said, tossing the device to Hunter. "If you see anything unusual, especially any strange zombies, contact me immediately."

Unbeknownst to Hunter, this wasn't an act of kindness—it was strategy. If the escaped Night Queen had emotions, she might return to save her companions, giving Zack an opportunity to track her down. "Of course! I won't let you down!" Hunter said enthusiastically, catching the communicator. He thought Zack was showing him favor. Little did he know, he was just being used as bait.

After handing over the communicator, Zack took Luna, who seemed completely bewildered by the situation, and left the Alaska Base with the fearless warriors.

By the time they returned to NYC Base, it was already late at night. The base was quiet, but many areas remained brightly lit. Main roads were illuminated thanks to inexhaustible clean energy—one of the few luxuries humanity still enjoyed. While the survivors slept, Zack's mechanical army patrolled tirelessly, ensuring the base's safety. "Ego, station the fearless warriors along the riverside defense line," Zack instructed Ego.

"Understood, sir," came the reply. As the fearless warriors disembarked, Zack took Luna, who had fallen asleep during the journey, back to the mansion district.