Chapter 17 : Buggy Boy, Do You Want to Be a New Human!!

Buggy lay in a pool of blood, feeling his body constantly disintegrate and then reassemble. The excruciating pain had left his nerves numb.

He had no idea how much time had passed when a rush of footsteps approached rapidly. Flashing lights revealed a strange figure with a large, dark purple explosive head and a group of unusual shapes appearing in his field of vision.

It was Ivankov, a high-ranking officer of the Revolutionary Army and the Queen of the Kamabakka Kingdom!

"Hip hop! What a tragic sight! Buggy-boy!" Ivankov exclaimed.

Ivankov, known for being exceptionally well-informed, was nonetheless shocked to see Buggy in such a dire state and still alive. 

Inazuma, who had obviously received some treatment and was in much better condition, asked in a deep voice, "Should we use the healing hormones on him?"

Ivankov frowned at this and hesitated. It was hard for him to gauge Buggy's current condition accurately.

Ivankov replied, "My healing hormones essentially stimulate the body's natural healing abilities to repair itself, but they are not a cure-all."

"But it seems like Buggy-boy has already activated his body's self-healing potential. If I use healing hormones on him now, it might actually be counterproductive."

Inazuma fell silent, unsure of what to do next.

Buggy, on the ground, was overjoyed upon hearing Ivankov's words. He eagerly nodded in agreement with Ivankov's assessment!

What Buggy needed now wasn't more healing hormones but rather nutrients to energize his body.

Inazuma asked again, "So, are we just going to wait and do nothing?"

"Perhaps. Well, Buggy-boy, do you have anything you want to say to me?"

Ivankov was about to agree when he noticed Buggy's eyes filled with an indescribable longing.

Yes, it was desire!

Ivankov leaned in urgently, peering into Buggy's eyes. "Buggy, I see your eyeballs moving. If you need help, just move them!"

Buggy, upon hearing this, quickly shifted his gaze and moved his eyes.

"Hip hop! I guessed right!" Ivankov exclaimed with excitement. "It seems you met me, the legendary Okama queen, and now you want me to transform you into a new human!"

Buggy's eyes widened in shock. He stared intently at Ivankov, not daring to move his gaze even slightly for fear of making a mistake that could lead Ivankov to misunderstand his situation!

"Hey, are you stunned with joy?" Ivankov guessed, noticing Buggy's unmoving eyes.

Buggy's heart sank. He quickly looked around, trying to convey his anxiety.

"Hip hop! Just as I thought! Now that I'm in a good mood, I'm pleased!" Ivankov observed Buggy's frantic eye movements and was even more convinced of his thoughts.

Buggy's eyes were filled with desperation as he tried to muster enough strength to speak. However, he was so exhausted that he couldn't even produce a single sound.

Seeing this, Ivankov said, "Buggy boy, I know you're excited, but with your current condition, it's unlikely you can transform into a new human. We'll need to wait until you're fully recovered!"

Buggy sighed in relief. "Phew, I'm glad to have escaped!"

"I don't think he wants to be a new human," Inazuma, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up.

Buggy was taken aback by this and felt tears of gratitude welling up. He almost wanted to leap up and hug Inazuma! It seemed that there was always one or two sane people in a group!

Ivankov, not convinced, asked, "Why do you say that, Inazuma? What's your reasoning?"

"Women's intuition," Inazuma replied flatly, adjusting his sunglasses.

Buggy's eyes widened in surprise! Although Buggy knew Inazuma was also a new human, it seemed odd for Inazuma to make such a statement in his current male form.

Ivankov was even more unconvinced and said, "Everyone has instincts! Mine are accurate too, hip-hop!"

Inazuma remained silent for a moment before adding, "Also, when someone is on the brink of death, they should focus only on survival, not on anything else."

Ivankov shook his head and said, "You're mistaken, Inazuma Boy! A person experiences a lot during their near-death experience!"

"Thoughts of life, regrets, loved ones, friends, lovers, and most importantly, their dreams!"

"I believe Buggy's dream is to become a new human!"

"If Buggy Boy didn't achieve his dream of becoming a new human before he died, he would undoubtedly die with great dissatisfaction!"

"So I'm determined to grant his wish now and try to transform him into a new human!"

Ivankov spoke with increasing conviction, more and more convinced of his own ideas.

"Inazuma! Hurry up! Refute him! Come on!"

Buggy, who had been shattered by Ivankov, could only place his hope in Inazuma, praying that a miracle would happen for him. Under Buggy's intense gaze, Inazuma finally spoke, but what he said left Buggy stunned.

"You're right! Sometimes dreams are even more important than life itself!" Inazuma said, gazing at Ivankov with admiration. "Indeed, people who strive to become new humans have a high level of ideological consciousness!"

Buggy's heart sank. This might be his fate.

"However…"

Just as Buggy was about to completely give up, contemplating how to deal with the aftermath, Inazuma spoke again.

Inazuma said firmly, "But I still stand by my opinion on this matter! I still don't believe he's trying to become a new human! I trust my instincts!"

"Inazuma, you're a god!"

A glimmer of hope reignited in Buggy's eyes. He eagerly supported Inazuma's words, moving his eyes up and down in encouragement.

"Is that so?" Ivankov pondered for a moment before turning to Buggy. "Buggy, since your eyeballs are still able to move, then if my guess is correct, you should be able to look to my right! If Inazuma's guess is right, then you should look to my left!"

*This is long overdue!*

Upon hearing this, Buggy immediately turned his gaze to the left, his anticipation palpable. "How can it be repaired? How can this happen? My instincts were wrong!"

"And so it is!"

Ivankov was deeply shocked by Buggy's reaction, but Inazuma wore a confident smile.

"Since you have no interest in becoming a new human, what exactly do you need, Buggy?" 

Ivankov, known for his strong mental fortitude, quickly shook off his shock and addressed Buggy again.

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