After these version 2.0 Chimera Ants entered the forest, the sounds of trees snapping and beasts roaring rang out from time to time.
Both versions of the Chimera Ants had been born less than an hour ago, yet the moment they were born, they were forced to face a slaughter against their own kind.
This battle lasted a very long time.
Only after a full hour was the victor decided.
Aside from the two Chimera Ants focused on strength, which both died, all the other battles ended in victory for the version 2.0 Chimera Ants.
The strength-focused Chimera Ant had also defeated its opponent, but unfortunately, its injuries were too severe, and it bled to death.
“Looks like your experiment succeeded, Morin!”
“These newly created Chimera Ants aren’t just stronger than the previous ones, their appearances are also much easier to conceal!”
Looking at the four humanoid Chimera Ants, Golden Lion had already imagined the scene of them blending into a crowd before suddenly beginning a massacre.
“It’s not over yet.
What was tested just now was only these Chimera Ants’ instincts.
The real test is only just beginning.”
Morin revealed a mysterious smile to Golden Lion.
Afterward, he brought these Chimera Ants to Germa’s training range.
“No way.
These Chimera Ants can even use firearms?”
Seeing the Chimera Ants stand in front of the firearms, Golden Lion’s eyes widened sharply.
“The greatest difference between humans and animals is that humans can use machinery.
Of course, the same logic applies to Chimera Ants.”
Morin smiled at Golden Lion.
Using firearms was an instinct carved into the genes of clone soldiers.
Even though they had now become Chimera Ants, that instinct remained.
Bang, bang, bang!
These Chimera Ants raised the guns in their hands and began shooting at the targets.
Their aim was extremely accurate.
Every shot landed on the targets, and not a single bullet missed.
“Good thing these Chimera Ants can’t talk.
If they could communicate normally with us, then this would be equivalent to you creating a brand-new race.”
Golden Lion watched this scene and sighed with emotion.
Morin’s ability already possessed the potential of a creator.
“These Chimera Ants are all cannon fodder.
Cannon fodder doesn’t need to speak, nor does it need emotions.”
“When I create squadron leader-level Chimera Ants, I’ll consider letting them speak.”
Morin spoke to Golden Lion.
“Judge, I remember Germa has specialized tests for clone soldiers, right?”
Morin turned his head and looked at Judge.
“I’ll prepare them right away, Lord Morin!”
At this moment, Judge no longer had even the slightest trace of arrogance.
Morin had already obtained everything he had mastered, so Judge no longer had any capital left to be proud of.
The test results came out.
The Chimera Ant soldiers created by Morin were more than one level stronger in overall quality than Germa’s clone soldiers.
According to Judge’s calculations, these Chimera Ants had strength roughly comparable to Marine officers at the rank of colonel.
“We can move on to the next stage of the experiment!”
Morin was very satisfied with the results of this test.
Sure enough, using Germa’s technology had been the correct choice.
Unfortunately, he did not know where Vegapunk was right now.
If he could capture Vegapunk, perhaps he would be of even greater help to Morin.
Morin remembered that Vegapunk had built a base on Future Island Egghead in the New World, but considering how much importance the World Government placed on Vegapunk, Morin felt it would not be that easy for him to capture Vegapunk.
Furthermore, if Morin really did capture Vegapunk, then both the Marines and the Revolutionary Army would definitely become desperate.
Provoking two of the sea’s top forces at once did not fit Morin’s strategy of quietly developing.
After returning to the laboratory, Morin began planning the next direction of his research.
First, fuse the genes of Sea Kings or Merveille’s monsters with the version 2.0 Chimera Ants to create version 3.0 Chimera Ants.
According to Morin’s idea, the physiques of the version 3.0 Chimera Ants would be strengthened once again.
Even if they encountered people who could use Armament Haki, they would still have the power to fight.
Second, use humans to create squadron leader-level Chimera Ants.
No matter how many ordinary Chimera Ants were created, they would still be cannon fodder.
If they encountered Aokiji with the Ice-Ice Fruit or Whitebeard with the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, those soldier ants would not be able to withstand even a single blow.
Moreover, such a large number of soldier ants also required stronger Chimera Ants to lead them.
Morin was preparing to manufacture Chimera Ants on a large scale, so squadron leader-level Chimera Ants also had to be created.
At present, Morin already had one squadron leader-level Chimera Ant: the Kunpeng.
However, the Kunpeng’s role was only transporting troops and relocation.
Morin still needed to create squadron leader-level Chimera Ants specifically meant for combat.
“Lord Morin, please have your meal!”
Just as Morin finished thinking, a crisp voice called to him from outside his door.
After receiving Morin’s response, Reiju walked in carrying a huge tray.
She had medium-length pink hair that covered her right eye, a counterclockwise spiral eyebrow on her left side, and large purple eyes that blinked gently.
After Judge became Morin’s prisoner, Reiju went from being Germa’s princess to becoming the personal maid responsible for taking care of Morin.
Reiju was the eldest daughter of the Germa family, and she was also a modified human, so holding this enormous tray did not feel strenuous to her at all.
As the cover was lifted from the tray, the aroma rising from the dishes immediately refreshed Morin’s spirit.
Morin placed a piece of meat into his mouth and tasted it carefully.
He felt that this piece of meat was the most delicious thing he had ever eaten.
“Sanji’s cooking is getting better and better!”
Morin praised Reiju.
“Then I’ll thank you on Sanji’s behalf first!”
Reiju narrowed her large eyes and smiled.
Because Sanji’s lineage factor modification had failed, Judge regarded him as a failure and imprisoned him in the basement.
Unexpectedly, Morin had taken a fancy to Sanji’s cooking.
The current Sanji was valued by Morin far more than Judge was.
Unlike her three emotionless brothers, Reiju cherished Sanji, her younger brother, deeply.
Now that Sanji had gained Morin’s recognition, that was at least better than being locked in a dark basement while wearing an iron mask.
“Is there any news from Boa Hancock?”
Morin asked Reiju while eating.
“No.
Lady Hancock said three days ago that she was going to participate in the Kuja warrior training.
After that, no calls came in.”
Reiju answered Morin.
After Morin captured Germa, he had conveniently sent the three Boa sisters back to Amazon Lily.
Morin would mainly focus on quietly developing next.
In order to better help Morin, Boa Hancock had taken the initiative to return to Amazon Lily for training.
Furthermore, Boa Hancock had also said that she would become one of the top powerhouses on this sea and fight side by side with Morin.
Golden Lion knew that Morin was conducting lineage factor research, so during this period, he rarely disturbed him.
Moreover, Golden Lion also seemed to be busy with some kind of research now.
He often entered and left Merveille.
However, Morin did not care what Golden Lion was doing.
After resting, Morin entered the laboratory once more.