21st Century Necromancer

Yu Chen and Hiromi Jounouchi arrived at the laboratory together; he had just wanted to check on the progress of the experiment.

Although the "Multiverse Universal Necromancy Spell Compendium" also contained records about the Flesh Womb, Jounouchi Hiromi's Artificial Womb had only been completed through all phases of animal experimentation with his help. Nevertheless, for an Artificial Womb that truly cultivated human embryos, Chen Yu still harbored considerable curiosity.

From a certain perspective, such behavior could be considered blasphemous and an infringement upon the powers of the deities, without exaggeration.

Whether the humans of this world were created by deities, Chen Yu did not know, but he understood at least one thing: if it had been in the religiously supreme Middle Ages of Europe, Jounouchi Hiromi's research would have sufficed to earn her a stake at the pyre alongside Bruno.

Even in modern society, such research challenging the moral and ethical values of human life could still invite unbearable criticism and societal pressure. This was evident when recalling the vehement condemnations that cloning technology faced when it had first emerged.

Perhaps some people didn't care about such matters, but for those who did, the Artificial Womb was challenging humanity's long-standing perceptions of the world and humans' authority as the master of this world, the peak of all creatures.

After all, in many people's eyes, humans were supreme, distinctly different from the other animals and plants on this planet. We come from them, but we are above them.

However, Jounouchi Hiromi's research, in a sense, shattered this old belief, because in the laboratory, humans were no different from other species. We could manipulate the reproduction of other species, and our own was no exception.

Even from a darker science fiction perspective, the Artificial Womb, combined with Cloning Technology, equaled a bio-factory. If it weren't yet possible to accelerate the developmental process of humans, then this technology could exactly replicate the scenes in science fiction novels where humans are mass-produced like assembly line products.

Imagine, humans, once thought to be rulers high above the earth, suddenly becoming cheap industrial products in jars. What kind of immense shock and collapse would such a drastic fall bring?

Of course, all of this was merely speculation by Chen Yu about potential events; things might not turn out so grim. But preparing for the worst before it happens is far easier than trying to fix things after the fact.

And to make a concrete judgment on the matter, it was clear that Chen Yu also needed to be concerned about the control of the experiment's progress. At least, with an understanding of the progress, he could better arrange and handle solutions.

But when Yu Chen and Hiromi Jounouchi arrived at the front of the aseptic laboratory, Egawa Sae was also there discussing something with two people.

"Doctor Jounouchi, hello!" Upon seeing Jounouchi Hiromi and Chen Yu approaching, Egawa Sae hurriedly stopped her conversation with the other two, came forward to greet her, and enthusiastically said hello.

For the woman who had saved her and her child's life, Mrs. Egawa always held great gratitude and respect. If not for Jounouchi Hiromi's sympathy and assistance, it could be questioned whether she and her child could survive at this moment.

"Mrs. Egawa, hello, are you discussing matters here?" Jounouchi Hiromi nodded to Egawa Sae and also looked towards the other two people she had been talking to.

One of them was known to Jounouchi Hiromi; he was the Director of the hospital's administrative bureau.

In Japan, larger hospitals typically have a department like the administrative bureau responsible for managing and coordinating hospital affairs, from image promotion to the admission of special patients, bed turnover rates, and so on, resembling a combination of logistics and internal affairs in comprehensive administration.

Seeing the Director appear, Jounouchi Hiromi could roughly guess what Egawa Sae had been discussing with the Director. Although Shimura Maru had agreed to the interviews, coordinating specifics like how the interview should proceed, what procedures were necessary, what could be reported, and what couldn't, clearly needed the administrative bureau's cooperation and review.

As for the other person, glancing at his visitor's badge on his chest, Jounouchi Hiromi guessed he was probably with Egawa Sae.

And surely enough, Egawa Sae soon introduced him to Jounouchi Hiromi and Chen Yu: "This gentleman is the program producer Tanabe Hayato from our TV station. After I presented the idea and proposal to report about the Artificial Womb, the station took it very seriously. Therefore, they plan to turn it into a special feature. Producer Tanabe-san is responsible for this program, and he will work with me on this report. Tanabe-san, this is Doctor Jounouchi Hiromi, who leads the Artificial Womb research. And this gentleman beside her is her..."

Egawa Sae hesitated, uncertain of how to introduce the relationship between Chen Yu and Hiromi Jounouchi.

"I am Hiromi's fiancé, Chen Yu, nice to meet you. I hope we can get along well," said Chen Yu politely, catching on and greeting Tanabe Hayato. Producers might seem insignificant but are some of the most critical people not to offend, lest you don't know how they might portray you.

Fortunately, Tanabe Hayato's response was as courteous as Chen Yu's introduction, politely bowing as he said, "Hello to both doctors, I am Tanabe Hayato. It's a pleasure to meet you; please take care of me."

After a round of pleasantries, Egawa Sae then looked at the Director, continuing their discussion: "Director Sera, is it really not possible to set up cameras in the laboratory?"

"I'm sorry, Mrs. Egawa, but the sterile laboratory's management system does not permit that. You may set up cameras outside the glass window, but not inside," Director Sera, a middle-aged man with a seemingly humble face and demeanor, stated firmly.

Seeing this, Egawa Sae felt helpless and, after consulting with Tanabe Hayato, had to give up the idea of placing cameras inside the laboratory, compromisingly telling Director Sera, "Well, there's nothing we can do then. That will have to suffice. Director Sera, please take care of the rest of the matters."

"It is my duty to do so," said Director Sera with a smile, now that the matter had been settled to some extent.

Having handled the interview arrangements, Director Sera saw that Egawa Sae seemed to have more to say to Jounouchi Hiromi. Thus, he excused himself with a slight bow and a polite "excuse me" before taking his leave.

And Egawa Sae sought out Jounouchi Hiromi, wishing to confirm details about her personal interview.