Chapter 220: Genesis Chambers

The only thing that attracted Jack from Krypton was the Growth Codex.

Leaving a group of scientists to analyze the main computer of the Kryptonian ship, Jack took Diana to explore the exploration ship.

It is worth pointing out that how the Kryptonian ship looks is sometimes similar to how Jack's ships look.

They both like things that are useful. The exploration ship is the same. Inside, there are not many extra or flashy decorations.

The overall style presents a faint, dark, mechanical atmosphere.

The air on the spaceship is also strange.

After taking a few breaths, Jack felt a tightness in his chest.

He guessed it had to do with Kryptonians not being adapted to the Kryptonian environment.

But he could adapt. In just a few minutes, the tightness in his chest disappeared.

Speaking of which, it's quite funny.

Kryptonians can become incredibly powerful by absorbing the radiation from the yellow sun.

However, they can never go back to Krypton again because it would no longer be enjoyable to them.

Well, it's quite pitiful. It all boils down to genetic engineering.

Jack didn't know much about the Kryptonian population, but he knew that the current Kryptonians were products of genetic engineering.

They were made according to the Growth Codex, and their genes were changed as soon as they were born so that they could fulfill their purpose.

Some things were deeply rooted in their genes, making it impossible for them to refuse.

That's also the reason why they refused to leave Krypton despite its approaching destruction.

For them, Krypton was everything.

The exploration ship wasn't large, and Jack and Diana had already explored most of it.

Soon, they arrived at the middle area of the exploration ship.

The first place they came to was the hibernation chamber, where the Kryptonian crew rested during their interstellar travels.

Inside, there should be the Kryptonians who helped defend Earth against Darkseid.

Beyond the hibernation area, down a corridor, the ship's sensors detected someone approaching.

The walls on both sides automatically separated, revealing several exoskeleton armors with different styles.

Jack also saw Superman's tight-fitting blue suit with the 'S' symbol on his chest.

"This suit looks really cool!"

Jack turned around and saw Diana leaning against the display window, staring intently at the clearly feminine exoskeleton armor in the display.

Jack grinned. The suit was indeed cool, but it wasn't suitable for Diana.

She was an agile warrior, and this type of armor would be too bulky for her.

"What about this one?"

He pointed to the other display that had a sleek and tight-fitting women's combat suit.

It looked lighter, but most importantly, it showed off the wearer's figure.

He couldn't help but imagine how Diana would look wearing that outfit while praising for love.

Slurp~

As he fantasized, he nearly drooled.

Diana was at first interested, but when she saw Jack's face, she knew he was thinking about how much he liked it.

"I think... I'll pass on these. None of them suit me."

"To be honest, why don't you give it a try? You would look absolutely stunning... Well, actually, you look even better without wearing anything."

"Aha, that's your real motive, isn't it?"

"...Hehe."

As they walked and chatted, they soon reached the end of the corridor.

This was the most central chamber of the entire spaceship!

The Chamber of Life Origins.

Kryptonians were born here.

Entering the chamber felt like stepping into an aquarium, with numerous vine-like branches immersed in the liquid filling almost half the room.

On these branches, translucent fruits hung.

Unfortunately, this spaceship had been abandoned for thousands of years, so there were no embryos being cultivated here.

Jack was used to seeing things like this, but Diana had never seen anything like it before.

She was very shocked.

"What are these?"

She looked at Jack, expecting an answer.

Jack hesitated for a moment, unsure if he should tell her, but eventually, he explained:

"This is where Kryptonians are born. They are creations of genetic technology. Unlike people on Earth, they are... like fruits growing on a tree."

"Every Kryptonian is predetermined at birth. Their genes dictate what they should do. Some become generals, some become workers, doctors, or warriors. They... don't have the right to choose."

For life, it was indeed tragic to have the freedom to choose their own path taken away.

"Oh my."

Diana felt shocked.

She never imagined that Kryptonians had such a social system—born with predetermined roles, unable to choose, and unable to refuse.

"Kryptonians are powerful, but genetic engineering will eventually lead to their extinction."

Jack didn't say the last sentence out loud.

When he thought about the birth of Kryptonians, he already understood why only a few people managed to escape before Krypton's complete destruction.

Genetics is the determining factor in everything.

But perhaps this time, he could save the Kryptonians.

"Let's go."

Diana felt a bit down, perhaps saddened by the inevitable fate of the Kryptonians.

It wasn't until they returned to Themyscira that her mood started to improve.

During the following days, Jack stayed in Themyscira and didn't leave.

Diana took advantage of this rare opportunity to learn a lot about the outside world.

She realized that human wars were not only started by Ares but also resulted from human nature itself.

Since she was young, her understanding of humans has been that they were originally very good and that it was Ares who corrupted them.

Her perception, built over thousands of years, was shattered, and it didn't feel good.

For several days, she felt lost and even lost faith in humanity.

During those days, Jack stayed by her side, comforting her and showing her many beautiful aspects of humanity worth protecting.

Slowly, she began to recover.

On this day, Jack accompanied Diana to the beach, the same beach where they first met.

"Jack, I still find it hard to believe."

Diana sat on the beach and looked off into the distance with a sad look on her face.

"You don't need to feel that way, Diana. Just remember one thing: protect the people and things you believe are worth protecting."

Jack sat beside Diana and pulled her into his arms.

"In the coming decades, I might not be able to be by your side. I hope you can go to the human world and experience all the things worth protecting there."

Diana's eyes brightened as she thought of the things she had seen—those figures who knowingly rushed into the flames, risking their lives.

She slowly understood what she should protect.

Thinking back to the time Jack had been with her, she had gained some understanding.

"Like love?"

Diana looked up at him, her beautiful eyes shining like stars.

"Yes, like love."

Jack gazed at her, lost in her beauty, and slowly lowered his head.

Just as the two were about to touch, Jack's eyes flickered.

News arrived from the South Pole—the coordinates of Krypton were deciphered.

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