Chapter-1

The main headquarters of The Bernett Group,

within the scientific and research laboratory below ground.

Alongside Dr. Ray, the assistants were attempting to control a mentally ill patient. The right hand of the patient breakouts from the restraints and grabs the assistant by the nape with his abnormally long, clawed hand.

Scientists are caught off guard when they see blood flying as the patient strikes. Before it completely breaks free, Dr. Ray took the syringe from the assistant's stiffened hand and shot the patient in the chest.

The guards and assistants breathe a sigh of relief. Some of them go to the bathroom to clean themselves up, and the patient calms down on the lab bed after a brief period of upheaval.

"Take a blood sample; I want his environment and all of his personal information. We cannot leave him in this state because it is too dangerous. Take him to cell no.3. Like the two people who came before him. Also chained him."

"You will be constantly observed by others before we can be sure you are ok."He was directing the assistants while inspecting the left shoulder of one of them who was getting hurt.

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After the SGV was first sighted, inside the Barnett Group office, two men sat at a guest table in the center of the overtly opulent room.

Kai Bernett, also known as chairman of the Bernett Group, leaned back on the sofa. He wore a black tuxedo, had black hair neatly combed, and had a dignified air with handsome features. Over 30-year-old, who inherited the Bernett Group from his late father, from time to time can be seen in political and wealth magazines.

"Ray, what do you think about this new virus?" Kai asked. He feels the virus poses plights. He contracted the virus, but there is no specific data on how many people have been affected.

But 10 out of 10 people were infected, according to Bernett Group's current data. Quick action is needed. Dr. Ray, a senior researcher at the Bernett Group, was lost in thought after hearing Kai's question.

He said, "This new virus is a lost cause and we don't have enough data yet. Virus outbreaks vary from person to person. However, according to the data we have collected, this virus does not resemble a zombie virus or anything written by sci-fi writers. For example, you and I are both infected and still normal."

"The traits of these patients were more intense in emotions and more likely to show signs of hostility outside their species. But it was excessive greed, anger, and lust. How do I say? Humm, I would say the virus seems to have heightened their emotions and desires. "

Dr. Ray was lost in his thought as he answer Kai's question.

Tap tap...

Kai tapped the table and said. "Ray, I want to know how deadly this virus is and what the countermeasures are. Not your research report. "

He sometimes had trouble communicating with his friend. Dr. Ray woke up from his thought with a frown.

"Well, if it were up to me, I would say very dangerous. Based on current data, I believe all forms of life are infected, which is very destructive.

Imagine, if all life on this planet went insane, how would you feel?"

Ray replied as if he wasn't interested in the current issue. Kai tapped his finger on the table and glared. Any living organism is the keyword. Imagine how bad it would be if all life went mad like these patients.

"Do you have any countermeasures? Dr. Ray,"

Kai asked, unable to decide.

"It's not a perfect answer. Remember our new SW product?"

"So what? It is not a finished product. Right? "

Kai is surprised by Ray's sudden change of topic.

"Humm..., but in beta, we can measure some of their characteristics, like heart rate anomalies and mental stability."

Kai understood what Ray was trying to do. The smartwatches they plan to produce for the mentally handicapped and the elderly have such features.

He is confident that there will be some outcomes if the microchips are installed and linked with the SW.

"Don't tell me, are you thinking the same as me?"Kai raised his eyebrows and asked.

"What do you think? What's wrong in these troubled times if we were a little crazy?" said Ray.

Kai smiled. As if he were normal in a time of peace, he thought. The lead researcher of the Bernett Group, a brilliant mind bordering on insanity and sanity. This is Ray Akerson, the prodigy of science and technology.

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The SGV new data were reported by Dr. Ray's assistance in the Bernett Group laboratory after two days. Dr. Ray, who had gray irises and auburn hair, burst out laughing as he was reading through reports.

"So can we deduce that SGV is just a catalyst? The root cause of these outbreaks are human cravings and mental instability?"

" Ha..ha I see a lot of possibility in these cuties. Whether this is a blessing or a curse, time will tell. Those who have to decide are none other than the life forms of this planet. Hahaha."

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In the meeting room of the Bernett Group headquarters, silence permeates. Kai has been observing all government officials and military leaders.

"Today I will reveal what our researchers have discovered about patients.

Take a look at the documents in front of you, gentlemen. It contains all the information you gentlemen need to know." Kai said patiently.

After waiting for all the officials to go through the documents, Kai checked their facial expressions. Some seemed concerned, others contradictory, and the military leadership was furious.

"Pop!"

The military general slammed the document down on the conference table.

"Now let's forget about the so-called SGV. What about the proposal to install chips? Were we supposed to hand our lives over to your Bernett Group?"

All the officials nodded after hearing what the general said. A pack of cunning old foxes, Kai thought. He didn't seem bothered by the general shouting at him.

"Well, that's why it's a proposal. The decision is in the hands of your leaders. You can see the threat level of the SGV. Even in this room, anyone can be overwhelmed by their desires at any time and attack anyone.

For us, the Bernett Group, we believe we must inform government officials in this country. Even if you gentlemen want SW and chips now, we can't provide them for now.

We must distribute these products to our employees and their relatives. Later, gentlemen."

Kai took a good look at everyone and said unhurriedly as he walked out of the meeting room.

Government officials and senior military officials are left with dirty faces. Linda waits outside the meeting room and handed the file to Kai after seeing Kai come out of the room.

"President, here is the list of the important personals of our Bernett group."

Said Linda in a clear and melodic voice. Linda Ramsey, Kai's secretary, a cold beauty with shoulder-length brown hair, light blue eyes, a pointed nose, and sexy lips. At first glance, it can take your breath away for at least 10 seconds.

"Let's talk about it in my office." Kai doesn't accept the file and goes to the elevator. Linda pauses and follows suit.

In Kai's office, Kai lay down on the sofa and asked. "Are all scientists included in that file?".

"Yes, chairman, including all the scientists of the laboratory and the sector company. "

"Okay, what about security and private military?"

"It's not in this case, chairman. Do we call them all too?" asked Linda confused. Although she knows about the SGV, she doesn't know how serious the situation is.

"Yes, call everyone. Before they go to Bram, have them read the procedure. If someone does not want to follow the procedure, cancel their contract. And here is the procedure." Kai got up and looked at the documents on the table and searched.

"Yes, that's it. You also looked earlier. If you don't understand something, just ask."

Linda accepts Kai's document and reads the information and instructions. The more she read, the paler her face became. The hands holding the document shake uncontrollably.

"Mr. President, is this a joke? Tell me it's a prank!" Linda asked impatiently. She hoped it was a prank. Although Kai never pranked her, she still hopes he did. Kai glanced at his secretary, who was shocked and thought for a moment.

"I also hoped that these things were pranks and that our countermeasures weren't necessary. What I can say is that we have to embrace the new era."

"So is our world doomed? Are we facing an apocalypse? Do we still have hope?" Linda asked her boss one question after another.

"Calm down Linda. All I can say now is that we are not completely hopeless. These countermeasures have served our hope. Until we know how to cure or control SGV, we must follow these procedures." Kai comforted Linda.

He can understand how Linda feels. These viruses, as Ray called them, silently infected their world, leaving them unattended. Only time will tell how things go from now on.

knock knock...

"Enter". Kai answers.

Doctor Ray entered the room unhurriedly, clutching a stack of documents.

"Any good news?"

Dr. Ray put the papers down and leaned back on the sofa. After looking at Linda, whose eyes were red, he asked Kai with a lewd smile.

"Are you going to take a step forward with Mrs. Linda?"

Linda's face turns red and looks angry at Dr. Ray.

"Make a move on your ass. Tell me you have good news." refuted Kai.

"Well, if you accept that it's good news, it's going to be good news. But if you accept that it's bad news, it's going to be bad news." Dr. Ray smiled and said.

"Stop your riddle and cut to the chase, Ray. I have things to do." Kai said.

"Why the rush? You can forget about the whole business now, within a year the whole current monetary system will collapse. Just buy metals, machines, and defensive weapons." Ray said with a goofy smile.

"Is it so serious?" Linda asked in a shaky voice. Doctor Ray doesn't answer Linda's question and just glances over.

"What about that happy expression on your face, Ray? Our world is one foot in the apocalypse and you have time to be happy?" Kai asked angrily.

"Why can't I be happy? The SGV you're scared of isn't quite as deadly. Only a small change is made to the DNA sequence of life forms. Now I have a new direction of research," said Dr. Rayon.

"So why the hell are you telling me the currency is going to crash?" Kai's forehead bulged.

"What do you hope for? SGV might just change our DNA sequence a bit, but how many life forms can escape the desires that make up their entire lives?

Forest animals are getting wilder and wilder. Pets become more aggressive. Remember that the real enemy is ourselves. You don't see these patients?

No, no, stop calling them patients, my bad. Now they are new species. Mmm, let's call them Craver. How many people can control their minds? It's like a demonic voice that slowly crept into your sanity and screw all over.

Don't tell me there is a government system, what if those guys who wield the weapons become crazy?

Well, I don't even include the possibility of evolving in this equation. "