Chapter 195 — Serum Distribution & Subordinates' Transformation
S.C. 1512 — Evening
Hidden Island — Training Grounds, West Sector
A quiet breeze swept across the clearing as lanterns flickered against the walls of the newly built training ground.
Tonight wasn't about drills or machines.
It was about the moment Ren had been preparing for since the refugees first arrived.
Three people stood before him:
Mira. Leo. Bram.
His most loyal, disciplined, and hardworking.
They were no longer just rescued refugees.
They were the foundation of Meridian's strength.
Beside Ren sat a reinforced lockbox. Inside were:
S-Type Strengthening Serum
A-Type Animal Gene Serum
Nutrient Stabilizer
Kiro stood with arms crossed.
Zemo sat alert beside Ren.
Ren looked at the three.
"This is voluntary. No pressure. Once you take these, there's no going back."
Bram stepped forward immediately.
"You saved my life. You gave me purpose. I'm not backing down."
Leo nodded.
"I want to grow stronger, Ren. Strong enough to protect everything we build."
Mira simply met Ren's eyes.
"Strength is needed. I'm ready."
Ren opened the lockbox.
1. The S-Type Strengthening Serum
Ren lifted three transparent vials filled with faintly glowing light-blue solution.
"This serum will not give instant power. It does not force mutation."
They listened intently.
"It gradually increases your strength limit, muscle capacity, stamina, and recovery.
With training and food, your final boost will settle between 300–600 doriki depending on your natural potential."
Leo exhaled softly.
"That's… a lot."
Ren nodded.
"But slow. Safe. Controlled. It builds your foundation so the next serum doesn't injure you."
Bram grinned.
"So Phase One first."
Ren prepared the syringes.
"Ready?"
All three nodded.
Ren injected Bram first—nothing dramatic, just a spreading warmth.
Leo next—his breathing steadied almost instantly.
Mira last—her heartbeat sharpened, then stabilized.
Ren checked their vitals with practiced precision.
"Good. No shock response. No cell rejection. Your bodies recognize the serum."
The S-Type activation had begun.
2. Choosing Their Animal Gene Variant
Ren lifted the second row of vials—each glowing with a distinct hue.
He placed them on the stone table one by one:
Silver-gray — Wolf Variant
Sky-blue — Falcon Variant
Earth-brown — Bull Variant
Golden-yellow — Feline Variant
Ren spoke calmly.
"These are animal gene adaptations. Each gives specific traits.
The strength increase depends on the animal and your natural compatibility—
usually 200–1000 doriki after full adaptation."
Leo blinked.
"So depending on the gene, we become… something new?"
Ren nodded.
"A hybrid. A new race. Stronger, but still human at the core."
The three stepped forward.
Mira chose first.
Her hand hovered over the vials, then firmly picked the Wolf Variant.
"Speed. Instinct. Precision. This fits me."
Ren agreed.
"Good choice."
Leo stepped next.
His eyes kept returning to the sky-blue vial.
"The Falcon one… that's me."
Ren handed it to him.
"Your perception and reaction will shift. Don't be surprised."
Bram stepped forward last.
He grabbed the earth-brown vial.
"Bull. I want raw strength and endurance."
Ren noted this without surprise.
"It suits your build."
3. The A-Type Injection
Ren drew a slow breath.
"This is the point of no return. When the serum enters the bloodstream, your body will try to merge animal genes into your dormant clusters. I will inject stabilizer after that."
They nodded and knelt.
Ren injected them simultaneously:
Mira — shoulder
Leo — spine base
Bram — upper arm
The reaction was immediate.
4. Adaptation
Mira — Wolf Variant
Her pupils sharpened instantly.
Her breathing synced into a perfect hunting rhythm.
Her fingers tensed—
click
Retractable claws formed and slid back.
She looked at Ren with new amber-tinted eyes.
Her presence grew silent and predatory.
Leo — Falcon Variant
He gasped as his senses realigned.
His eyes refocused.
The world sharpened into incredible detail.
Then—
FWSSSH—
White wings burst open from his back, spreading wide.
6 meters of feathered span caught the lantern light.
He stared at them trembling.
"…I have wings."
Ren placed a steadying hand on his shoulder.
"Don't try to fly indoors."
Bram — Bull Variant
His muscles swelled like thick ropes tightening beneath his skin.
He grew half a meter in seconds.
Then more—until he stood 3.2 meters tall.
When he inhaled, the ground vibrated faintly.
Bram looked at his own arm, stunned.
"I feel… solid."
Ren nodded approvingly.
5. Measured Strength
Ren scanned their aura signatures, breathing patterns, muscle tension, and movement capacity.
"Your adaptation is stable."
He pointed one by one.
Mira — Wolf Variant: 1000+ doriki potential
Leo — Falcon Variant: around 1000 doriki after full adaptation
Bram — Bull Variant: 1100–1200 doriki
They all stiffened.
Leo whispered, "…we're not normal anymore."
Mira smiled softly.
"No one here ever was."
Bram let out a booming laugh.
"I feel like I could lift a house!"
6. Final Instructions
Ren stepped back, voice steady.
"You are stronger now, but you must train to control it."
He raised a finger.
"Eat double. Sleep more. No overexertion the first three days."
All three nodded.
Zemo barked brightly, circling them with excitement.
Kiro crossed his arms.
"You three are monsters now."
Bram smirked.
"You're just jealous."
Ren closed the lockbox.
"Welcome to your new selves."
Under the lantern glow, Mira's claws glinted, Leo's wings rustled softly, and Bram's shadow loomed tall—
The first enhanced warriors of Meridian Group.
A new era had begun.
End of Chapter 195