On the same day, in the second awakening training room of the underground base, Hesta was exhausted.
She faced the two chelates with her bare hands, sweat seeping into her eyes again, and she was once again forced into a desperate situation.
The two chelates this time were completely different from the ones they encountered last time. One was extremely strong and powerful, while the other was short but flexible and held a sharp blade. Hesta's cheek had already been scratched by the blade. A few shallow bloody mouths appeared.
She delayed for nearly half an hour alone, unable to hurt her opponent at all.
Hesta pressed the rescue button on the wall again and again - the safety officer once said that when you really can't hold on anymore, press this button and a mercury needle will appear.
Hesta felt that he had reached his limit, and had even exceeded it long ago.
But no one came at all.
"Is... is there anyone..." Hesta gasped, she breathed heavily, "Help... help..."
Behind the one-way glass on the second floor, Chiba and several security officers watched this scene together.
Although people have not yet figured out the mechanism of secondary awakening to this day, in these years of exploration, they have also gained insights into how to stimulate the true awakening state of watermarks.
Firstly, the mercury needle should be kept in close contact with the chelate. Secondly, the mercury needle should be able to clearly realize that its life has been seriously threatened and subjectively believe that it has fallen into an isolated and helpless situation. Thirdly, the above state should be maintained for four minutes and above.
The moment of second awakening will come when the young mercury needles give up all illusions, conclude that the so-called "safety officers" do not exist at all, and then place all their power on themselves.
This process is often accompanied by severe trauma, but there is no alternative.
Except for a very small number of people who experienced one or two awakenings in succession during their first encounter with chelates, the vast majority of mercury needles in service activated bullet time in this way.
"I don't think there's any need to try." Chiye looked at Hesta's embarrassed look and couldn't stand it anymore. "If this old method works for Hesta, she should have awakened for the second time in the escape room. .Stop it, stop it.”
Several other analysts also saw Hestad's reluctance. They picked up the microphone and issued rescue orders to the security officers waiting in the dark on the first floor. As a result, Hestad finally escaped from this momentary crisis. Freed, she fell to the ground without any strength, and was quickly picked up by the security guard.
The security officers took off the monitoring equipment attached to Hesta's body and took her to the recovery room outside to rest.
In the observation room on the second floor, analysts began to compile Hesta's battle data.
Although Hestaki was on the run almost the entire time in this battle, her data level was still impressive, especially in terms of reaction time and movement speed.
If her disadvantages in height and weight could be compensated for, the results would definitely be better.
In the observation room, the analysts sighed "It's amazing" one after another. Everyone was keenly aware that Hesta's special physique meant that once she entered the hunting operation, she would be completely free of mercury needles. The shackles we had in combat in the past - she has almost unlimited bullet time.
Hesta, who failed to awaken for the second time, did not need to consider time constraints or worry about the Acheron moment. She can rest at any time when she is tired, and once she senses danger around her, she can also join the fight again at any time.
She will maintain a smooth fighting state throughout the entire process. In this process, the only limitation is her personal physical ability.
...What an amazing talent.
The phone rang in the observation room, and an analyst answered the phone, then looked at Chiba, "The security officer asked if Hesta can be allowed to have dinner first after she recovers?"
"Okay, let's stop here today." Chiba replied.
"Huh?" The analyst was a little surprised by Chiba's choice of words, "Are you going to let Hesta continue to come here for training tomorrow?"
"Of course I'm coming." Qianye replied, "There's no need for Erjue's special training, but we still have a lot of things to do next - what exactly can inspire Hesta to enter combat mode? Chelates Smell? Breath? Sound? Visual image? What is the maximum distance at which the chelate can stimulate her combat ability? Are there any other restrictions-"
At this point, Chiba suddenly fell silent, and a memory from not long ago suddenly broke into her mind.
It is said that on the day Sean was beaten by Hesta in the corridor of the apartment, he excitedly claimed to Molly that Hesta must have awakened for the second time, because at that time Hesta directly caught him after he entered bullet time. Caught his soaring ankle.
"After all, is there really a need for chelation? What if she is just...simply in danger or angered?"
The analysts looked at each other, "...we understand what you mean, but it is difficult to start immediately tomorrow, and we also need some time to prepare."
"How long do you want?"
"It's difficult to give you an answer right now," the analyst replied seriously. "What you just mentioned is essentially a personal limit test for Hesta. A situation like hers is the first of its kind among mercury needles. We need to spend time first to determine the overall framework to be tested - as you just mentioned, activation indicators, critical distances, etc. Only after confirming the testing requirements can we estimate how long the entire testing plan may take to prepare."
"Okay," Chiba nodded, "How long will it take for you to confirm the demand?"
The analyst thought for a moment and said, "It usually takes about three or four days, and the longest will not exceed a week."
"Then I'll wait for your news." Chiba took off his coat draped on the back of the chair. "In the meantime, remember to send me a copy of the minutes of all your seminars."
"clear."
"Thank you for your hard work, keep in touch at any time." Chiba nodded to everyone, and then quickly stepped out of the observation room door.
She walked silently towards the recovery room on the first floor, where Hesta had already received wound treatment from several doctors and changed into another set of clean clothes.
When Qianye entered, Hesta was not too surprised and just greeted Qianye as usual.
Chiba was a little surprised, "You know I'm here?"
Hesta nodded, "When I passed the inpatient department in the morning, the head nurse there asked me to say hello to you on her behalf."
Chiba scratched his head in confusion.
No wonder...
Then today's awakening training seems to have no meaning at all...
Hesta looked at Chiba who suddenly fell silent, and was a little unsure if she had said something wrong, so she whispered, "Miss Chiba?"
Chiba shook her head, and she patted Hesta on the shoulder, "Let's go, I'll take you out to eat something."
