Chapter 50: A Weird Scent Part 1
Before leaving the facility, Neo decided to check for more drugs he could use.
With the upgraded system, he could extract their effects and even mix them, making the process far more convenient.
However, when it came to absorbing new powers from organic beings, he was still restricted by the cooldown.
The only reason he could keep doing it with Lyra’s limbs was because he was consuming the same piece of flesh, bit by bit.
He attributed these limitations to the system ensuring he didn’t abuse the skill, preventing him from devouring too many types of power without giving his body enough time to adapt.
As they rummaged through the facility, they entered a room that was different from the rest.
The air smelled sterile, but the walls were lined with sketches and diagrams pinned to whiteboards.
Neo’s eyes narrowed as he stepped forward, scanning the drawings carefully.
Detailed schematics covered the board, showing full-body suits with segmented pieces and strange, handwritten notes scribbled along the sides.
"These are designs for latex suits," he muttered under his breath.
Lyra, standing beside him, tilted her head. "Latex? What’s that?"