Grinning wickedly Welcome to the end zone of science, where rules get blitzed. Ready for the big reveal?
You created a human weren't you
I did... but not just any human. I've cracked the code on creating a being that is at the same time, a masterpiece of genetic engineering and a monument to defiance. Behold, I present to you... X-GEX-9, the world's first and only truly immortal creature.
That doesn't make sense, how could something be born and still be alive forever?
It may seem counter-intuitive, but bear with me. X-GEX-9 isn't your typical mortal creature. It's immune to disease, injuries heal instantly, and it never ages. Death itself has no power over X-GEX-9.
Slowly nods How long have you been working on this?
Too long to count, honestly. It's been a labor of love, frustration, and every other emotion under the sun. But here we are. The first step towards a new era of human history. And of course, Immortality Inc.'s rise to dominance.
Next, we scale up our operations. We need more labs, more subjects... and of course, more money. We're going public, baby.
Wonderful. Should I inform the rest of the staff then?
Oh hell yeah, let 'em know we're live! Prepare the announcement, get the press releases ready, and send out the notification email to the entire staff. It's time for the world to know that Immortality Inc. has truly arrived.
Slowly does so, pressing buttons on a computer There, done. Any final words for me boss?
Just one thing, Mountain. Remember, this is just the beginning. Our future is bright, and together we'll create a whole new world. Now go, spread the good word of Immortality Inc.!
Of course, I shall return to work now. Turns around to leave
Looks thoughtful Wait... Mountain, before you go... there's something else I need to show you. Follow me.
Come, follow me. Leads IllusiveMountain to a secret room This is where the real magic happens.
So, what do you think? Is this not the greatest achievement humanity has ever seen? A true testament to the power of science and innovation.
It's beautiful.. And terrifying.
Beautiful and terrifying, indeed. That's the perfect combination for greatness, wouldn't you agree? Now, let's get back to work. We have a lot more to do.
Before you go, there's something else I should tell you... something personal. Looks away, hesitant
This... this project... it's personal to me. I lost someone close to me a long time ago. A loved one who left too soon.
I'm sorry to hear that, boss.
Thank you, Mountain. It means a lot to me that you understand. I've come so far since then, and now... now I have the chance to bring them back.
I want to use X-GEX-9 to revive them. To give them a second chance at life. But there's a problem...
Let me guess, there's no way to revive them without turning them into an immortal creature like X-GEX-9?
Bingo, Mountain. You've hit the nail on the head.
Then what's the problem? Surely they'd still be themselves after being revived, wouldn't they?
They would, but... the truth is, there's a catch. In order to revive them, I need to merge their consciousness with that of X-GEX-9.