Viorel

[Viorel]

Good.

I see that you mean business.

Maybe you'll agree.

Currently, your Homunculus is not in its perfect state.

These days, studies on the growth of the Homunculus are actively taking place.

But, I do believe that I have found something special.

In order to break the current limitations of the Homunculus, mutations need to happen.

Don't look so surprised.

Ethics in biology are kind of blurry right now, right?

I mean...

It's my duty to study the true potential of the Homunculus.

So far, Homunculus haven't demonstrated their full potential, but I know that I am close to a breakthrough.

Yes.

I'm glad you're not upset.

Mutation,

a word that sparks evil in the minds of the ordinary,

which made my research very difficult to proceed with.

Do you remember?

Kellasus of Lighthalzen, the pioneer of Homunculus research.

I believe that this research fulfills the promise made with Kellasus, the giver of knowledge and belief.

I understand your concern.

But I want to assure you that this Mutation does not harm or hurt your Homunculus.

On the contrary, the Homunculus of today are in pain from imperfection, unable to live up to their supposed potentials.

Moreover, those Homunculus were often abandoned.

Don't get me wrong, I study the Homunculus because I love them.

Well, by the way...

I have found this new mutation to be quite stable.

The technology exists,

and they will likely have new

skills when mutated...

The minor side effect...

Their appearance will change.

But I think you'll find that pretty satisfying.

I quote from Kassibian, an expert in Homunculus techniques,

The truth is not in a single form~!

Ha ha.

I know it's a little abrupt, but...

How about changing your Homunculus into something incredible with my marvelous achievement, the Homunculus Mutation System?

Good choice.

Success lurks outside the box of conventional thinking, right?

The first person to help with the research is Jeyna.

I'll send you to Jeyna.

There, you'll learn more about the new Homunculus.

I don't see why you hesitate.

I am not trying to deceive you.

Maybe you need some time to think about it?

We'll talk in a bit then.

Shame.

However, I respect your opinion.

I'll send you back to the Laboratory.

The Homunculus I saw before has returned to its embryo state.

A little strange, but...

You don't have to worry about it.

By the way...

I forgot to tell you something.

In order to stabilize the Mutation process, I need some materials first.

Fortunately, you don't have to find them yourself because I have them here already..

But, I'll need 50,000 zeny, you know, as a service fee.

I wish that I could do it for free but I'm not exactly made of money, you know.

That and I lack any investors to support my research at the moment.

In fact, if I had enough zeny to continue my research, then I could solve a lot of my problems...

Anyways, you can try to do this with or without the stabilization process. It's all up to you.

If you choose the unstable

mutation, I can't guarentee what kind of Homunculus you're going to get.

Anyways, it's up to you.

I don't think you have 50 thousand Zeny with you right now.

Please bring enough Zeny.

I'll be waiting.

Want me to send you back to the Laboratory?

Alright.

I'll see you in a bit.

I'll be waiting at the Laboratory.

Choose from the different types of Homunculus.

Are you sure?

I see.

Give it more time to think.

Excellent!

Let's get on with it.

Now focus~!

You... need...

... concentration.

Good. Almost done!

So, your choice is the Unstable Mutation Process.

You believe in destiny?

Seriously...

Do you really wish to proceed

with the process of random outcome?

Hmm...

The exploration of knowledge

is full of surprises.

.......

Hey, I feel like a Blacksmith!

Now let's get on with it.

Concentrate a little more!

Okay, Mutation Complete.

Phew... Didn't skip a heartbeat, did you?

Remember what Kellasus said?

To the doorstep of the truth...

We must see for ourselves

the path that leads to it.

I haven't known you

for a very long time,

but I get the feeling that

you'll achieve great things.

Good luck on you adventures.

I hope that your new Homunculus will excel under your care.

And don't you forget.

Our research

has only just begun~!

Now that all the work is done, I ask you to take your leave.

I need to recuperate.