Rebirth: 100 Days Before Doomsday - Chapter 149

Chapter 149: Shadow Rain’s Secrets (I)

“Are you alright?’ Grace asked as she made her way to Dr. Kian who standing behind one of the vegetable beds, keeping his distance from the plant that just went mad.

“Thanks to you.” Dr. Kian answered as he met her halfway. He was clearly shaken by what just happened, and yet, he was keeping a calm exterior – something that came from his serious profession as well as his own personality.

Once she had convinced herself that Dr. Kian was indeed alright, Grace finally allowed herself to relax. She was so focused on the plant that she barely noticed what happened to him after he stepped away. She just did her best to keep the plant’s viscous branches from reaching him.

“But… what just happened?’ Dr. Kian finally asked the question, pulling Grace’s attention back toward the now empty pot. There was no sign of the plant left behind, except for the small gap in the soil of the pot.

Before Grace could have spoken, 2025 decided to make its appearance. “You both did great jobs. Now sit down and listen to what we have found.” Every time it talked about itself and the system, 2025 always used the term ‘we’.

Grace and Dr. Kian shared a quick look before they both settled down on the bench, ready to hear whatever discoveries 2025 had made.

Without wasting any time, the little creature began – “The percentage of Shadow Rain that your bodies absorbed was between 5%-6%. This low percentage was because of the little time you all spent in the rain and also because of the obstruction of the clothes you all were wearing.”

Grace and Dr. Kian listened silently as 2025 continued, “After doing further studies, we have come to realize that highest safe percentage of the Shadow Rain is 6.7%. Even 0.1% higher than this, and it’s game over.”

Dr. Kian was quick to put forward a question that came to his mind. “Why are you so sure about the safe percentage that you have come up with?’ It was a decent question since 2025 didn’t have enough source to do this study.

But it seemed like they were taking the system and its host lightly. 2025 sounded really proud as it answered, “Every time Master went outside, we scanned the people that she passed by on the streets. We have done this study on exactly hundred people before coming to this conclusion. Only those people who have Shadow Rain’s percentage below or equal to 6.7% are the ones successfully adjusting to their DNA alterations.”

This left even the doctor impressed with how efficiently both 2025 and the system were working to solve the matters that were beyond Grace and her team’s reach.

“If given the chance and situation, I’ll love to work with you in the future.” Dr. Kian expressed his true feelings to 2025, making the latter swoon with happiness after getting recognized by its maker.

Grace arched one of her eyebrows at the scene, feeling slightly left out. Right at that moment, both Dr. Kian and 2025 turned their attention toward and asked in unison – “Can we?”

Shocked. she let out a small sigh before giving them a nod of her head in approval. “Sure. I’m happy to have such great minds in my team. You should definitely work together.”

The genuine smile that she instantly received from both of them in return almost left her stunned all over again. She could hardly recall ever seeing either of the two looking at her like this ever before.

“Thank you.” Dr. Kian thanked her and she gave him another nod with a smile that was just as genuine as her approval of their idea of working together. She trusted them… both of them.

Once this matter got solved, 2025 once again continued with its discoveries. “This also reminded me of Marcus and Julian’s case. Marcus had 7.1% of Shadow rain in his body while Julian had 6.9% of it. That’s why they failed the alterations.”

A frown appeared on Grace’s face at this particular discovery and she quickly asked, “Why they have such a high percentage when they both stayed in the rain for the exact time as the rest of us? And is there anyone else in the team who came that close to switching to the other side?”

It appeared that 2025 was ready for the questions. Without taking even a second to think, it immediately answered, “If you can recall, Marcus was wearing a tank top while Julian had shorts on. Their choice of clothing left parts of their bodies exposed directly to the rain which caused their skin to absorb the extra amount of the rain.”

“I think I can recall that. They were indeed under-dressed.” Grace said as she ended up recalling both men’s outfits from that day. She could have never expected that such a thing could have resulted in something like this. Back then, they were only aware of the time period, but none of them paid attention to the clothing.

“What about her second question? Did anyone else in the team came that close to the set percentage?” Dr. Kian asked when 2025 didn’t answer on its own.

Unlike previously where it was readily answering all the questions, 2025 seemed slightly hesitant this time and it only made Grace and Dr. Kian more curious about the answer.

“Glow?” Grace called the creature softly.

2025 shifted its gaze between the two of them before it finally confessed. “There are two.”

Both Grace and Dr. Kian were surprised, and shared a quick look between them. Their eyes held the same surprise and question. “Who?” It was Dr. Kian who asked the question as the two of them returned their attention back to 2025.

The little creature didn’t make them wait this time as it spoke, “One of them has 6.5% while the other has exactly 6.7%, and these two people are none other than… the two of you.”