I'm not a hero, but I didn't say I couldn't beat you.

The engraving did indeed bring him extraordinary recovery abilities.

From that day on, it took about a week. Except for the arm that still needed to be splinted, the other injuries were basically recovered.

Later, according to Ful's plan, he was still participating in the research of Mr. Stanley, but the other party seemed to have been given some orders. No matter what he asked him, he basically ended up with an evasive attitude.

Almost a month later, my injuries were fully recovered, and the progress of the experiment was pretty good.

Even though his share of [Miracle] and the engraving still did not show his full face, but just like that day, the power of invisibility did indeed appear again in the laboratory.

And this time, the whole process was under the control of my own will, and there was no situation like the last time where I lost myself midway.

But it only happened once, for no other reason...

Every use of the equipment requires an EMP attack, which makes Mr. Stanley's financial situation a bit difficult. Even if most of it can be reimbursed through the federal internal channels, it is not a long-term solution after all.

So they are now trying to make their miracles powerful again from other angles.

And only through this method can we truly confirm what our [imprint] is.

However, the results can only be regarded as better than nothing. At least so far, NO.15 still cannot subjectively mobilize its own miracle.

"Hey……"

It was still the end of the day's experiment, and No. 15 was sitting on the edge of the bed, thinking.

Neither Ful nor Hartz have been here recently. Hartz seems to have gone on a temporary mission. Although Mr. Black is still in New York City, he seems to be very busy as usual, while Ful is still working on something. investigation.

I don't know what the results of his recent investigation are. When we last met, it seemed that Mr. Slate Man was still laughing at him, saying that he had taken leave for more than a month and had not yet come up with any results from the investigation.

But it seems that he has caught some signs in the past two days?

The last time I contacted him was three days ago, saying that he had found some clues.

I hope he can find the "mastermind" soon.

This way you will be free.

Although NO.15 thinks so, he is not dissatisfied with his current life. After all, he knew that his current level of freedom was really hard to come by.

Of course, NO.15 is thinking about Ful and Hartz now, and he is not simply looking for someone to chat with.

The main reason is that they are the only people I know who have the same power as myself and are called [heroes].

Apart from that...

With the invocation of the engraving power, his memory is indeed recovering. Of course, no matter what experiments he has participated in or who he has come into contact with in his memory, they will be regularly handed over to the management personnel in the form of documented records as information for incident investigation.

He just wanted to talk to Ful, his administrator.

That Miss Audrey.

As his memory gradually recovered, he clearly became aware of his past thoughts again.

Even if they themselves are just clones of a certain [Hero], they were created for experimentation. But in that short life, I really felt the warmth from Miss Audrey.

It is different from other researchers at the same institute.

Only Audrey would look at herself with that gentle gaze, instead of looking at an experimental subject.

It seemed that he spent a longer time with her after waking up for the second time, although at that time... he didn't speak much rather than couldn't speak. He basically followed her behind even if there was no experiment.

While she was busy with various tasks, she never neglected herself.

At that time, I... seemed to be in the mood to just keep going like this, and never thought about my future.

Therefore, even though he is now required to provide information, he does not know what the purpose of the organization that Audrey belongs to, the organization called [Soul of the World], was to implement the [Artificial Miracle Project] back then. What.

The memory stops here.

NO.15 I still can’t remember how I fell into deep sleep again.

I just vaguely remember that someone apologized to me at the end.

But, has she done anything to apologize to herself?

NO.15 sighed, turned around, and picked up the tablet.

This was one of the few ways he found to pass the time under Ful's suggestion and his own interests.

Reading books, all kinds of books, whether they are classics, myths and legends or online literature, he is reading them all.

Even with his weak nature, he actually doesn't get much pleasure from it.

But he did continue to look at it.

Just like what he was reading today, the "A Brief Introduction to Norse Mythology".

To be honest, he doesn't quite understand the difference between the so-called gods and mortals, nor can he understand the disputes and wars between gods.

As a story, this sketch is not interesting either.

But he saw a story that intrigued him.

[In order to pursue the power of the runes, Odin hung himself on the World Tree, with long hairs piercing his ribs for nine days. And then, he finally got that power. A part of him died here and was later reborn or resurrected as a more powerful being, a wiser god. 】

"resurrection…………"

NO.15 murmured to himself. This word was mentioned in many works he had read during this period.

It seems that the pursuit of resurrection from the dead is the instinct of literary creation.

"Does my state like this... count as resurrection?"

He once lost himself, and then returned to the world with the will of many "others".

Although he fell asleep again later, he can still clearly understand himself and the world.

He is still alive.

"I remember Fu'er said... The main purpose of World Soul's experiment back then was most likely to resurrect a [god]."

NO.15 Looking at the mythical story on the tablet, my thoughts expanded.

Unknowingly... his mark lit up.

"If resurrecting the gods is possible, and I am the most important part of that plan, then-"

An innocent idea floated in my mind. Even though my mind kept denying the possibility of this idea, I just couldn't suppress the emotion that came out.

Once you start thinking, you can't stop.

"Can I...resurrect Audrey-"

The light...swallowed everything.

[fold…………no…………]

He seemed to hear the warm voice calling him, and the countless wishes embracing him.

And...she is rejecting herself——

"Om——"

The communication bracelet awakened his consciousness, and he suddenly realized his state.

"NO.15!! NO.15!! Attention! Don't continue trying to crack your power! This is a conspiracy!!!"

"…………"

Fu'er's anxious voice came from the device on his wrist. NO.15 looked at the engraving in front of him, shining like never before... he was stunned for a moment.

Finally he said helplessly.

"I'm sorry...Mr. Fuer, I seem to have messed up..."

He has recovered all the memories he lost before. In contrast, his imprint has also been completely awakened.

Comply with that impossible wish.

He saw...the giant beast in the sky in front of him, as if he was seeing an endless abyss.

And when he looked at the giant beast, the giant beast that had been sleeping for many years seemed to notice something and slowly opened its eyes.

His eyes reflected the starry sky and the sea, and his claws were like continuous mountains. Even before he opened his mouth, he could hear the vigorous and beating heartbeat.

That is the heartbeat from [the world].