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The Last Man in the Universe

A man with a unique name, Ue (spelling; Yu), decides to accept an offer to join a program called 'Into The Hole' because he is bored with his life. The program requires someone to be flown and enter a Black Hole which for thousands of years has always been a mystery to scientists. This program is sponsored by Hidetoshi Akimura, who spent his entire life dedicated to studying a Black Hole which they named the Black Eye, somewhere in the Norma Arm, Milky Way. While Ue is on his mission to the Black Eye, there is chaos on Earth, a catastrophe that nearly wipes out humanity. The disaster was caused by the Healer serum, a serum previously touted as a miracle serum and highly revered by the public, now become a deadly serum that wipes out more than two-thirds of the Earth's population. Can Ue complete his mission? And what about the fate of the remaining human beings on Earth? Find the answer in this novel.

Ando_Ajo · Sci-fi
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172 Chs

Quick Learner

"You want to try?"

Well, of course, the question smelled like an order, maybe the girl was quite reluctant to order it directly. Yu realized this.

"Okay," said Yu. "But, won't I be blown away later? This could just kill me, right?"

Alina smiled, she quickly racked her brain. In this man's simulation, anything is possible.

"Hey, don't you see something on your left wrist?"

"My left wrist?" Yu repeated with a frown.

In his simulation realm, Yu saw a small tablet-like set of tools extending across his left wrist.

"What's this tool for?"

"Try to activate it!" Alina smiled widely, her plan worked.

In fact, everything that Yu saw in his simulation realm was determined by the man's mind. In other words, it is the activity of his right brain that forms all the images he sees and experiences.

And Alina just trying to provoke creativity from the man's imagination to develop better by utilizing the serum she had previously injected into Yu's body.

Yu followed the instructions given by Alina. He activates the device.

Beep!

There are at least nine menu logos that appear on the device screen shortly after being activated by Yu.

"Well," said Yu as he looked at each menu on the screen. "What else should I do?"

"What did you find on that device in your hand?"

"Who knows!"

"Come on, Yu!" Alina laughed softly, she folded her arms right under her big breasts. "You should be able to find something useful to you on that gadget."

"You mean, for my purposes down to that planet?"

"Yeah, that's what I meant."

"But I don't understand the symbol on this thing, Alina. Besides, why use Japanese characters?"

Alina almost laughed out loud when she heard the man grumble. It seems he still needs the motivation to develop his imagination even wilder, more advanced, and more sophisticated.

"Are you sure?" said Alina. "Just take a good look!"

Yu looked back at the gadget screen on his left wrist as his body floated slowly in the orbit of the dark planet in front of him.

"Eh?" Yu was dumbfounded and chuckled to himself. "You are right. It turned out to be in Indonesian script. This makes it easier for me."

In her seat, Alina smiled as she slowly shook her head.

"Get used to it, Yu," she said. "Most likely, you will use the same equipment in the future."

Of course, what Alina meant was the astronaut outfit and equipment that Yu would use later in the actual condition when heading to the Black Hole as they had planned.

"All right," said Yu while fiddling with the gadget.

Yu found the jet pad menu on the program on the device, then he activated the function. He smiled when he saw a pair of short mechanical wings appear on his back, from the side of the box that provided oxygen for Yu during this situation.

In the shoes, in particular, something happened along with the emergence of mechanical wings. Yu saw the appearance of some sort of mini propulsion device on his legs.

"Aah, this is much better," Yu muttered as if to himself. "Is this nanotech?"

"You managed to do it?" Alina laughed softly.

"Yeah, thanks. This makes it a lot easier to get down to that planet."

"That's fine if that's the case. Now, you can explore the planet."

"Okay, Alina. I'm going down there right now."

As if understanding the function of the equipment he was wearing, Yu flew closer and closer to the planet in front of him.

"Wow!" Yu chuckled. "Now I'm like a superhero!"

Alina laughed softly hearing that. "You're crazy. Childish."

"Hey, come on now! Let me, who is a rotten bachelor, enjoy this fun!"

"Okay, okay," Alina nodded while holding back her laughter. "Are you still going to be long or have you reached the surface of the planet?"

"Soon, I will step on the surface of this alien planet. Be patient Alina!"

"Oh my God," Alina lowered her head, shaking her head slowly. "Why do you sound like a doctor to me now?"

Yu laughed again. "Sorry Sorry. I'm just too happy."

In his simulation realm, Yu flies happily, he pierces through thick layers of clouds or spins around with his shouts of joy while laughing. While in the real world, Alina was desperately trying to keep herself from laughing too much to see the look on Yu's face on the special chair.

Yu reduced his flying speed before finally setting his feet on the surface of the extremely alien planet.

"Well, how is the condition of the planet, Yu?"

"I think what I said was true."

"About?"

"This planet looks like a dead planet."

"Oh, I see?"

"And darker—aah, dammit!"

"What?" said Alia. "What is it?"

"I wish I had brought a flashlight."

"Oh my God," Alina patted her forehead. "What should I do with this stupid and annoying man?"

Yu just chuckled in response to the beautiful doctor's protest. He was just kidding. He knows that the astronaut outfit he is wearing now must be equipped with lighting, he just needs to check it on the gadget on his left wrist. Say, Yu was indeed unlucky in real life. However, he is typically a quick learner of something.

Beep!

"Well, this is just right!" Yu said.

It seems that being beside that man 24 hours will make a person stay young, Alina thought. Yeah, he's a nice guy to talk to.

"And how is it now over there?"

"Better," said Yu. "I can see up to a certain distance."

"Good. Start exploring, Yu. And still, tell me anything you find there."

"Hmm, let's see!" Yu stepped on the uneven hard ground. "Really desolate."

"Is that so?"

"Well, I guess it's because there isn't a host star to give this lonely planet the light of life."

"Looks like you've learned a lot."

"Yeah, right. And this planet is just like me. Alone in this world waiting for death and destruction."

"Oh my God," Alina smiled faintly. "Isn't there anything else you can tell me apart from complaining about you being a virgin at your age now?"

Yu laughed at that. "I thought, saying that you would be willing to be my first woman."

Alina took a deep breath. "Did you forget?" she said. "I'm engaged, Yu. Please understand!"

"Well, it's a pity indeed. If only this program had existed since a few years ago."

Alina knows that. Thus, Yu might hope to get her love, and no longer be an old virgin. She wanted to laugh at that but at the same time felt sympathy for Yu.