After hearing Killian's answer, the others did not say anything more.
After all, if this thing really worked the way Killian claimed, then let alone Killian, they would do the exact same in his position. They might even request round-the-clock military protection whenever they traveled.
Still, before seeing actual results, they all remained doubtful.
After all... a virus that devoured harmful cells and then fed back into the host to strengthen human immunity sounded like something straight out of a fairy tale.
But no matter how uneasy or skeptical they felt, Killian was not about to play the role of some caring older sister and patiently ease all their worries.
At this point, everything would have to be left to time.
While they waited, Killian had people bring in snacks. He also gave each of them a brand-new top-of-the-line Pioneer Technology smartphone so they would not get too bored during the long wait.
It had to be said that although some of them were already over fifty, they learned fast. Before long, they were browsing the internet like young people, even watching user-uploaded videos from all over the world with obvious enjoyment.
Quite a few of those videos featured sexy women showing off their figures to attract views.
And since the internet was still in its early days, with relevant laws only beginning to take shape and regulation still far from strict, it was enough to make several of these middle-aged men start thinking about traveling the world to experience local customs for themselves.
In no time at all, Killian's new drug had not yet conquered them, but this tiny smartphone already had.
"Mr. Killian, perhaps if you don't mind, we could also invest that money into your phone company instead. That seems like a pretty good choice too."
"Exactly!"
As soon as one person brought it up, the other CEOs nodded repeatedly in agreement.
They truly had not expected a small phone to contain this many functions. Taking photos and recording video were one thing, but the captured images looked so lifelike it felt as if the person were right in front of you. And even just the built-in chat software was entertaining enough to be surprising.
Not to mention all the other high-tech features being advertised.
"Heh, you should keep watching first. If you still think that afterward, then I won't mind."
In response to their suggestion, Killian only smiled faintly, then gestured for them to look toward the man lying on the medical bed in the distance, who was beginning to show signs of change.
After Killian's reminder, the CEOs immediately lost interest in the phones. They all stood up and stared intently at the man lying on the treatment bed.
At that moment, following a sudden spasm, the man immediately felt his whole body begin trembling violently. It was as if worms were writhing inside him, while at the same time a burning sensation spread from the inside out.
"What's happening to him right now?"
"Why is he reacting like this?"
Seeing the man's changes, one of the CEOs could not help asking.
"This is a normal bodily response. You know chemotherapy, right? The principle is basically similar."
"The reason his reaction is so intense is because after his cells fused with the T-Virus, they began fully pushing the cells throughout his body to devour the virus."
"Because his illness is already at a terminal stage, the early-stage devouring process may look more violent. It's like a battlefield. Once the enemy has already occupied most of the territory, if you want to win, then the only option is a full-scale counterattack."
"Don't worry, there won't be any problems. Once his cells finish completely devouring the viruses inside his body, his body will begin its self-cleaning process and expel all the residue. Once that is done, the treatment is complete."
After hearing the man's question, Killian explained.
And after hearing Killian's explanation, the gathered CEOs finally understood.
They might not have fully grasped the principles behind the T-Virus, but if they thought of it as an ultra-powerful form of chemotherapy, then it made sense.
In fact, if there had not been a reaction this intense, and the man later recovered anyway, they would probably have suspected the whole thing had been staged.
So everyone present watched with total concentration.
As time slowly passed, after more than ten long minutes, the man suddenly opened his mouth wide. At that moment, the nurse standing nearby skillfully brought over a basin she had already prepared in advance. In an instant, the man coughed up several mouthfuls of black blood, while a wave of foul stench spread from his entire body.
A closer look revealed that the metabolism of the skin on his body had accelerated dozens or even hundreds of times during the process. He now looked like someone who had not bathed in years.
But as more and more black sludge appeared on his body, the man gradually began returning to normal.
The whole process only took about ten minutes.
Once everything stabilized, the man felt a clarity in his body unlike anything he had ever experienced before.
Even his eyes looked much brighter.
After a long moment of stunned realization, he rubbed his stomach, where the pain was rapidly fading, and blankly looked around at his surroundings.
"How do you feel now?"
After seeing that the man was fine, Samuel immediately stepped forward and asked.
As for the other nurses, besides those assisting Samuel, several others were methodically recording the man's vital signs and related data.
One nurse even completed an initial blood draw before the man could react, prompting an immediate cry of pain from him.
"So strange. I suddenly feel incredibly relaxed, and it doesn't hurt anymore! I think I'm cured!"
After hearing Samuel's question, the man, now sensing the condition of his body, spoke excitedly before Samuel could even make his own judgment.
After living with illness for more than ten years, he had long since grown used to paying attention to even the slightest changes in his body.
And now... the feedback was especially obvious.
It felt as though a gigantic boulder weighing thousands of pounds had suddenly vanished from his body.
"What?!"
After hearing the man's words, the CEOs in the observation room cried out in shock.
Just a second ago, he had been in so much pain he looked half dead, and now he was better?
Even painkillers were not that effective.
"It's true. I really do feel fine now, and the organs inside my body don't hurt anymore!"
As if to prove his own conclusion, the man suddenly stood up. He jogged in place and even bounced around excitedly as he spoke.
(End of Chapter)
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