SSS Class Awakening: Start With A God-Level Choice System-Chapter 30: S-rank Evolver Sub-Class, Pathogen Control (S), Hive Mind (S)

If it was for the choice reward, then if the gain outweighed the risk, he would dare do it. But if the problem could be remedied and it wouldn't inconvenience him, Ainsworth didn't mind doing it as it was his fault to begin with.

Just to make sure, he checked the description of the class traits of his S-rank Evolver sub-class as well as his two class-exclusive skills, Pathogen Control (S) and Hive Mind (S).

[Sub-Class: Evolver

Class Rank: S-rank

Class Abilities:

F = Immunity to the zombie virus.

E = Great resistance to any pathogens.

D = Moderately increases the probability of genetic mutations leading to beneficial evolutionary changes in living organisms, including yourself.

C = Your presence exerts a natural viral hierarchy, suppressing lesser zombie virus strains like a superior bloodline would. Stronger strains resist, but your control over them is enhanced moderately.

B = You have full control over anyone infected with a "father" zombie virus strain you created. They can't resist your influence on their own—only outside forces can break your control.

A = You can analyze and store unique zombie virus evolution strains—each with distinct genetic patterns—into an expansive internal archive, enabling future replication, refinement, or hybridization.

S = Your body becomes a natural stabilizer for zombie-virus-based mutations. Any hostile zombie virus attempting to infect you is passively neutralized or converted into benign viral energy. Additionally, virus strains you create become genetically stable templates that are easier to pass on, replicate, or evolve from—making you a foundation for future controlled mutations.]

[Class Exclusive Skill: Pathogen Control

Skill Rank: S

Skill Abilities:

(1) You can manipulate and control viruses, bacteria, and other infectious agents within a certain range. You can either suppress or accelerate the activity of pathogens, rendering them harmless or using them to infect others. This allows you to control infections in both individuals and the environment at will.

(2) You can extract viral energy from infected corpses or living hosts, converting this energy into usable power. This energy can enhance your physical abilities or fuel other skills. You can also accelerate mutations or convert the viral energy into tools for further infection or manipulation.

(3) You can selectively infect targets with a virus of your choice. The virus can be tailored to induce specific effects, from minor sickness to major transformations (such as mutation or zombification). The success and potency of the infection are influenced by the target's resistance and the amount of viral energy used.

(4) You can rapidly adapt existing virus strains, modifying them to be more effective or bypass natural immunity. This allows you to create new strains or enhance existing ones. Over time, the virus you control becomes more potent, evolving to meet your needs or avoid resistance.]

[Class Exclusive Skill: Hive Mind

Skill Rank: S

Skill Abilities:

(1) As the supreme authority of the hive mind, you can establish connections between yourself and the infected individuals you control. You alone can access and communicate with any member of the hive mind, while they cannot connect to you or influence your thoughts. The connection is one-sided, with you holding full control over when and how to initiate or sever links.

(2)You have exclusive control over the hive mind. You can selectively access it at will, while others connected to it can only send commands or receive instructions from you. They cannot access your thoughts, and memories, or influence your actions, maintaining your mental autonomy at all times.

(3) The collective consciousness enhances the mental resilience of all connected individuals, strengthening their resistance to external mental interference or manipulation. The more individuals under your control, the greater the collective's resistance becomes. You can also distribute physical or mental resources within the hive, empowering weaker individuals to stay strong and efficient without burdening yourself.

(4) You can issue synchronized orders to all members of the hive mind simultaneously, regardless of distance. The coordination between individuals is precise and efficient, with the ability to influence their actions and decisions. The hive will follow your commands unless explicitly prevented by external interference.

(5) You are immune to any external mental influence or intrusion, preserving your identity and mental clarity. While others within the hive may experience shared thoughts or emotions, you remain unaffected, able to selectively block out these influences and maintain your individuality. Your mind cannot be overwhelmed or assimilated by the collective consciousness.]

Although it was only an S-rank sub-class and not a main class, the class traits and class exclusive skills it offered were very powerful.

The only difference between a main class and a sub-class was that the sub-classes's class rank cannot be higher than the main class.

So even if Ainsworth had the opportunity to increase his S-rank Evolver class into a class rank above SSS-rank, he couldn't do it as his SSS-rank Freedom Freelancer class was only at SSS-rank. He couldn't accommodate a sub-class higher than its rank.

After he checked the description of his newly obtained class exclusive skills and class traits, Ainsworth shifted his attention back to Chloe who already showed signs of zombification.

However, he didn't panic. Let alone showing signs, even if she became a zombie, with his Pathogen Control (S), he could easily revert her back to either an evolver or a human.

Walking towards Chloe, he squatted in front of her and placed his hand on her forehead. Unlike before, her body temperature was no longer hotter than extreme fever and it was even becoming colder, like that of a corpse.

Using Pathogen Control (S), Ainsworth took back the excess zombie virus in her body while leaving enough zombie virus that she could handle. He also stabilized and controlled her body momentarily to let her body's immune system become active again as it had weakened and was almost deactivated when she was about to become a zombie.

In the process of doing so, he replicated her zombie virus evolution strain and stored it in his internal archive. In other words, he could now use her ice superpower and even let others awaken it.

After half a minute have passed, Chloe's body became healthier and she was no longer in any danger of zombification.

In fact, it was a blessing in disguise as the reverted zombification had allowed her zombie virus resistance to become stronger than before and even her rank as an evolver had increased. She was now stronger than before she was plotted by him to eat the zombie foie gras.

Furthermore, to prevent any unwanted troubles, he used Ultimate Freedom (SSS) to remove her memories about him and he made sure that she would regain consciousness shortly after he left.

Afterward, Ainsworth exited the convenience store and used Freedom of Movement (SSS) to arrive at another one.

Looking at the zombies and the supplies inside, Ainsworth muttered, "I've taken quite a bit of time after encountering Chloe which could have been used to hoard more supplies."

"Nevertheless, it was a fruitful gain. I might need to speedrun the hoarding to not let Rian and Dante wait."

With that decision in mind, Ainsworth blitzed through the entire city, starting his hoarding spree.