บท 202: CHAPTER 202 - Shimmer Elixir? Corrupting Potion!
In the underground laboratory of the academy, a room filled with various precision scientific equipment.
Viktor stood in front of several mechanical arms, inputting commands into the apparatus.
On the other side, Heimerdinger stood on a small stool, tinkering with something in his hands amid tables cluttered with various chemical instruments.
Just now, Li Lin had already informed them of Kai'Sa's situation and explained related matters to Viktor, who was unfamiliar with the Void.
Both of them expressed pity for Kai'Sa's ordeal, while also feeling surprised and curious about her current symbiotic relationship with the Void skin.
However, to explore how to safely remove Kai'Sa from this layer of skin, some sample research was necessary.
Void spirits dissolve quickly after death, and even the chitinous shell, much harder than marble, will be rapidly dissolved by the corrupting acid within them.
Even the energy core would lose its power within a few days, eventually turning to ashes and dispersing with the wind.
Li Lin couldn't obtain materials from the Void, and catching live Void creatures was too dangerous, even if they were brought to Piltover.
Therefore, reluctantly, Heimerdinger and Viktor discussed and decided to cut off a scale from Kai'Sa.
However, doing so would definitely cause harm to Kai'Sa, and anesthesia had no effect on her.
Although Li Lin didn't want to use this method, Heimerdinger asked Kai'Sa in Shuriman, and surprisingly, she agreed.
Just cutting off a piece of scale was nothing compared to the pain caused by the evolution of her skin.
Kai'Sa also mentioned that the injuries she suffered in the underground Void realm were much more severe than this.
Li Lin respected her wishes, but the recovery work for her injuries had to be done properly.
Kassadin had previously chosen a crystal vial that automatically replenishes the Water of Life from the treasure trove in the Sun City and gave it to Kai'Sa before she left.
However, Li Lin didn't expect this situation today, so he didn't bring the crystal vial.
He originally planned to buy a bottle of Water of Life directly from the store, but Viktor surprised him—the final version of the Shimmer Potion had been completed.
Originally, this was the direction Jayce was supposed to research, but for the past half year, he had been overseeing the construction of the Hex Gates in Shurima, putting related research on hold.
Viktor was different. Besides his daily teaching tasks and rest, all his remaining time was devoted to research.
Researching robots was one aspect, but the concept of "intelligence" proposed by Li Lin earlier had not yet been explored by Heimerdinger.
However, he proposed a mechanical calculation concept called "AI Brain," which is basically the same as modern computers on Earth and is currently being further explored.
Research on intelligent robots was temporarily suspended, and Viktor's attention naturally shifted to the improvement of Zac's organizational cells and the Shimmer Potion.
Based on Viktor's avoidance of some detailed questions and the patent of the Shimmer Potion not being his but that of "some" Zaunite, Li Lin knew he should go find his former mentor, Singed.
The final version of the Shimmer Potion should have been developed by the two of them.
Li Lin didn't mind this, after all, he had tacitly allowed Silco to continue to let Singed improve the Shimmer Potion.
Being able to produce a final version without side effects was enough.
When Heimerdinger handed the glass bottle of Shimmer Potion to Kai'Sa, Li Lin took it first and carefully examined it.
"Don't worry, child. After many biological experiments and clinical applications, its only side effect is 'addictiveness.'"
Li Lin was stunned for a moment, "Huh?"
"The professor means that drinking it will strengthen all aspects of your physical qualities, but when the potion's effects wear off, you'll return to your previous, relatively weakened state.
"Then, you will yearn for the feeling of having a body full of strength, and continue to drink it. That's what the professor means by 'addictiveness,'" Viktor, who had just finished setting up the equipment, walked over to them, leaning on his cane, and explained with a smile.
"Child, even purely strengthening magic may have some impact on the human body. A bottle of strengthening potion will definitely have a slight side effect, which we cannot avoid."
Heimerdinger blew his beard and continued, "As long as you don't drink it excessively, only treat it as a recovery potion rather than a strengthening potion, there won't be any problems... Science must be rigorous, and I can guarantee its quality."
"I didn't question your meaning, Professor."
Li Lin handed the bottle of Shimmer Potion to Kai'Sa.
Just now, he had checked the properties of this potion through the Data Mind, and it was indeed as Heimerdinger and Viktor had described.
With this small bottle of Shimmer Potion, minor wounds could be healed quickly.
As for injuries like severed limbs, with the help of a professional doctor, they could be reattached through internal and external application, and they would recover completely in a few days without any sequelae.
The Shimmer Potion could also slightly enhance a person's strength and nerve reaction speed, without causing cell mutations like the initial version did, turning the drinker into something neither human nor ghost.
As for symptoms like colds and fevers...they were not within the range of treatment of the Shimmer Potion.
In addition, Li Lin was surprised by the name displayed on the system panel of the Shimmer Potion.
It was not just called the "final version of the Shimmer Potion," but it also had an additional alias in parentheses: Corrupting Potion.
In the game, the Corrupting Potion can restore health and mana, similar to the effects of a Crystal Vial, but it also provides an attack burn effect.
Comparing the colors and effects, the Primordial Crystal is basically the same as the Corrupting Potion...
Li Lin collected his thoughts and asked Heimerdinger, "Shouldn't this kind of potion be controlled?"
"Of course, it must be prescribed by a professional physician for ordinary people to obtain it... The one who holds the patent is actually an old colleague of mine, whom I've mentioned to you before."
Heimerdinger shook his head with a sigh, "He now works for a Chem Baron in the border market."
Actually, Silco wasn't a Chem Baron.
Li Lin corrected silently in his mind, but he didn't want to dwell too much on this issue.
With Viktor and Heimerdinger ready, he handed the Primordial Crystal to Kai'Sa and softly asked, "Are you ready?"
"Yes!" Kai'Sa took the potion without hesitation, nodding firmly.
Heimerdinger walked to the workbench where Viktor had just adjusted the machine and turned back to ask, "Alright, child, the machine is ready. Which part of you are you going to use the scales from?"
Kai'Sa walked to the machine and hesitated for a moment, "...Let's use the ones on my legs."
As she spoke, she took a deep breath and controlled the armor on the outside of her thigh to unfold, revealing a mass of eerie purple energy flowing slowly inside, like blood circulating in the veins under the skin.
Kai'Sa could control the void energy inside her body to overload momentarily, greatly enhancing her agility for a short time. The most obvious manifestation of this was the armor unfolding on her legs.
Viktor stared at the mass of void energy on Kai'Sa's legs, his eyes slightly unfocused, as if lost in thought.
"Hey, Viktor, don't stare at it." Li Lin reached out and pressed on his shoulder, reminding him with a gentle force, bringing his consciousness back to reality.
"Whew!" Viktor immediately averted his gaze and took a sharp breath, then took out a finely embroidered handkerchief from his coat pocket, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, and then turned back to look at Li Lin with a trace of horror still lingering in his eyes.
"That... is the void, isn't it?"
"Child, are you okay? What did you just see?" Heimerdinger noticed Viktor's condition and immediately inquired.
"It was... a purple 'ocean' of energy, it engulfed Piltover, and everyone was swallowed by it in an instant, unable to struggle..." Viktor described the scene that had just flashed before his eyes with lingering fear.
"What you saw was just an illusion; the void affects those with fragile minds." Li Lin comforted, "I can see that your dark circles are very severe. Have you been staying up late studying your subjects again?"
Viktor awkwardly smiled and accepted Li Lin's explanation.
"Skye approached me before and asked me to advise you. You really should listen to her and get some rest." Li Lin patted his shoulder lightly, sighing, "Your health is deteriorating, and you can't go on like this."
"Let's talk about it later..." Viktor shook his head, redirecting his attention back to Kai'Sa.
This time, he dared not look directly at the void energy revealed on her legs but focused all his attention on the unfolded chitinous armor.
"You lie down on the workbench first."
Li Lin translated Viktor's words to Kai'Sa, who moved her shoulder slightly and obediently lay down.
"Okay, next, I will control the robotic arms to emit energy lasers to cut off the armor on your legs. Are you ready?"
"Mm..." Hearing Li Lin's translation, Kai'Sa, biting her lip, hummed a confident nod.
Although she appeared strong on the surface, Li Lin could see from her almost imperceptible trembling body that Kai'Sa was still somewhat afraid.
After some thought, he unfolded the armor on his hand and walked to the other side of the workbench, gently grasping Kai'Sa's cold and temperatureless little hand covered by the armor.
"Don't be afraid. I'm here, and nothing unexpected will happen to you."
"Li Lin..." Kai'Sa looked at the man beside her gratefully, and the tension in her heart eased slightly, "Thank you."
Then, her purple eyes turned to Viktor and Heimerdinger, who were wearing goggles, "I'm ready, please begin."
(End of this chapter)
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