Starting from the Planetary Governor-Chapter 1614 - 912: Eternal Loyalty

As soon as Martins woke up, he knew he was completely different.

He had never heard from Gu Hang about the concept of the Primogenitor, Father of Genetics, or Son of God. When he joined this secret modification project initially, he did it purely out of trust in Gu Hang. When Gu Hang said there was a top-secret research project that required his participation, he came without hesitation.

He was aware of the risks of this experimental surgery, as Gu Hang had informed him that there was a possibility he might not leave the operating table.

But he still agreed.

First, he knew Gu Hang wouldn’t deceive him.

Secondly, he also hoped to gain more powerful strength.

Although he was already the Battle Group Leader and considered as an ’early shareholder’ of the Alliance, having joined particularly early, his status within the Alliance was notably high. Especially within the Interstellar Warrior Management Association, which has considerable authority, his status was quite exalted, having a significant influence over the more than 250,000 Interstellar Warriors in the entire Alliance.

As a big player within the management association, Martins’ identity has surpassed that of an ordinary Starfighter Battle Group Leader. He truly could decide the fate of a regular battle group with his words.

Breeding new blood, battle group supplies, multi-group combat coordination, loyalty checks... these are all part of his work.

Of course, his major duty is still to lead his own battle group in frontline fighting. Regarding management work within the Interstellar Warrior Management Association, it mainly involves voting seats and remote meetings to fulfill his responsibilities.

In any case, he can be considered to enjoy a high status and power.

In this situation, why should he take a risk?

But in reality, he still took the risk.

The Original Casting surgery, with its rather high mortality rate, he went through it.

He needed to set an example.

Otherwise, even as an ’early shareholder,’ the biggest representative of Alliance-deployed Interstellar Warriors, and a big figure in the management association, if he didn’t support the Original Casting surgery, how could it be fully promoted among Interstellar Warriors?

Of course, this point is not mandatory.

No one required Martins to do so. It’s just that he had enough political sensitivity to recognize this point and take action for it.

He survived the dangers of the Original Casting surgery—although it was said to have a general mortality rate of 30%, in reality, it wasn’t equally close to one-third for everyone. The stronger and more determined Interstellar Warrior tends to survive the modification surgery more easily. Conversely, the mortality rate is higher.

Besides the political benefits, the power enhancement brought by Original Casting is also substantial.

His combat power level increased by at least another 10%.

On Martins’ original foundation, even a slight increase had already become quite challenging. The effects brought by his own exercise and training had become very inconspicuous; accumulating combat experience also held limited significance.

And the Original Casting instantly elevated him greatly, which was truly surprising.

Moreover, there’s the special organ known as ’Kao’s Furnace,’ capable of miraculous effects akin to reviving from the dead.

This time, when Gu Hang personally asked him if he was interested in participating in such an experimental surgery, he agreed without hesitation.

He had experienced a battle with the Bone Shattering King.

Even though they were the ultimate victors, the oppressive force of such peak individual combat power and its influence on the overall strategic situation still remained vividly in his memory, leaving him deeply shocked.

What if they encounter such an enemy in the future?

Is it possible every time to seamlessly assemble a lineup like the last time they cornered the Bone Shattering King?

If he had possessed the power of Original Casting at the time, wouldn’t the situation have been better? Could some Battle Group Champions, who are definitely considered pillars of each group, have been spared?

He had no way of knowing.

For the Alliance, for humanity, and for the Empire to contribute more, he willingly took the risk to undergo this surgery.

And after the surgery, he did feel everything became different.

In his original understanding, he thought it was another surgery similar to Original Casting.

However, once he awakened, he realized the two are definitely not on the same level!

If the enhancement brought by the Original Casting surgery was 10%, still within the realm of ’enhancement,’ then the change brought by this surgery was earth-shattering. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

He now feels he could easily kill his past self.

It’s not that he’s arrogant, but the fact remains, prior to the surgery, he was already one of the strongest among the Alliance’s 250,000 Interstellar Warriors, and only the Living Saint - Raymond Vis, Legendary Hero - Dante, Blood Shark King - Youwin, were at a level that could consistently match or defeat him.

But now, he is confident none of the three are his opponents.

Is this something ordinary technology could achieve?

He felt one part thrilled by the power, but nine parts filled with concern and hesitation.

Martins had long realized that power was never without a price.

The Original Casting modification carried the risk of death if the surgery failed—the price was significant, yet it only resulted in a 10% enhancement.

Now, the enhancement far surpasses mere doubling; three times, five times, ten times couldn’t adequately describe it! It is a leap in the very nature of life!

For such power, what price did he pay?

He doesn’t regret undergoing this surgery, nor does he believe the invitation from Gu Hang would betray him.

He just worries, does Mr. Gu know what the price is?

Not letting him fret for long, the first person to enter through the surgery room door was Gu Hang.

Gu Hang assessed Martins up and down, nodding contentedly.

His gentle voice somewhat alleviated Martins’ worries: "It seems your condition is very good, and all your physical data indicators are fine, everything is within expectations."

"I feel... very different."

"Yes, you are completely different from before."

"So... what is the price? What is the price?" Martins asked directly.

Gu Hang just chuckled.

Understanding what Martins worried about, he pondered his wording for a moment, then spoke in a way that Martins could comprehend: "The price is perhaps that you will never be able to betray me."

Martins also chuckled: "That’s not a price."

After a pause, he added: "That’s a grace."

Gu Hang said, "Then there’s nothing else. The other cost is what I paid. What you need to offer is your eternal loyalty to humanity, the Empire, and me, that’s all."