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After all, replicating the God's Battle Armor wasn't something that could be accomplished overnight. If it were that easy, others would have already done it, so how could they possibly get their turn? Therefore, it was a long-term process. Alberich felt that as long as they could complete it by the time the story officially began, it would be considered a success. And now, eight years remained until the story began and the Galaxy Tournament began.

Of course, Albelisi couldn't waste all his time on improving others' strength, so Hagen was responsible for tying the knot and leading two S-class god warriors to carry out the forging experiment. He would occasionally give some suggestions and join in. The rest of the time, Albelisi would use it to hone his own strength and accompany the Hilda sisters.

No wonder Hagen is so angry at Albelisi! He's treating me like a laborer!

And what about our Fafnir? He also returned to his research facility in Edmond, Canada, to continue his research. Before leaving, Albelici specifically sought out Fafnir and asked him to conduct more experiments on ore combinations and smelting in his spare time. Of course, Fafnir's main research topic remained the use of drugs in conjunction with cultivation. In fact, before coming to Asgard, Fafnir had already made some progress and was conducting final experiments. Of course, in order to achieve success, Fafnir also engaged in some inhumane practices, such as secretly purchasing death row and long-term prisoners from private prisons in the United States for human testing. After all, success with mice alone would depend on whether the drugs had any side effects on the human body and how effective they were.

Of course, this practice isn't limited to Fafner's institute. In fact, similar practices are common in many laboratories around the world in developed European and American countries. It's a widespread, yet largely unknown, phenomenon. Furthermore, Fafner simply purchased prisoners from prisons as experimental subjects, while the sources of subjects at other research institutes and laboratories are more complex. After all, how many genuine volunteers would willingly participate in such dangerous experiments? Recruiting volunteers often involves various tactics, concealing the true risks of the experiments and misleading them into believing they are safe and meaningful. Once they sign the voluntary agreement and enter the laboratory, they lose their right to make their own choices and are at the mercy of others. In contrast, prisoners in prisons are often criminals with long histories of crimes. Keeping them there is not only a waste of resources but can also lead to further problems. Therefore, using them for scientific research can be seen as a way to "reuse waste" while also mitigating some social instability.

Fafnir's research into medicine wasn't a one-off endeavor; that would be too time-consuming, expensive, and labor-intensive, a cost Albelici couldn't afford. Therefore, before the research began, Albelici provided Fafnir with numerous Chinese and Western medicinal formulas, including those for internal and external application in the Iron Shirt cultivation technique. Based on these, Fafnir subtracted and replaced various ingredients, mixing and matching them to achieve the perfect combination. This was a case of "one generation planting trees, another enjoying the coolness"—absorbing the advanced experience of various countries for our own benefit. If Fafnir's experiment were successful, it would have significant implications for the development of Asgard! Asgard's divine warriors would undoubtedly be significantly ahead of others at the beginning of their cultivation, and their peak period would be much longer.

Experiments are tedious. When no results are produced, each experiment is essentially a denial of itself. Only by compiling all the experimental data and crossing out the negatives can one confirm the experiment's success. It is in this cycle of denial and negation that the research enthusiast Fafnir conducts repeated human trials. This is precisely because Asgard has no upper limit on his research funding; given ample funds, he can afford to do whatever he wants. A less well-funded research institute, with so much money spent and no results for so long, would have likely collapsed long ago.

As a research enthusiast, Fafnir possessed amazing perseverance and wisdom. His love and dedication to science led him to continue exploring and experimenting, ultimately achieving remarkable results.

Fafnir's strength lies in his superior mental, physical, sensory, and memory abilities. These qualities allow him to discern details others overlook and draw inspiration from them. It is through this talent and dedication that Fafnir successfully develops a miraculous ointment.

This ointment is unique in that it can be applied to the skin after training to unleash its powerful effects. It not only enhances physical strength but also promotes blood circulation, removes blood stasis, and alleviates muscle damage. Compared to traditional iron vest-related potions, it has a wider range of applicability, benefiting all combatants in the Immortal Palace without any side effects.

Fafnir considered this ointment a significant milestone in his research and decided to give it a name. To distinguish it from potential future developments, he named it "Body Balm," adding the words "Basic," indicating that this was just the beginning and that more advanced versions would follow. This simple yet practical name fully reflected Fafnir's pride and anticipation for his achievement.

After achieving results, Fafnir became more confident and stood up straight. He promptly informed Alubelisi of the good news via satellite phone, and received Alubelisi's affirmation. He encouraged him to keep up the good work and create more glory, and promised to continue to give him additional research and development funds.

Finally, Fafnir lived up to expectations and successfully completed the mission entrusted to him by Asgard, repaying Alberich's kindness. Since the opening of the research institute, Fafnir has been working diligently with unwavering energy. While others are creating value for Asgard, he is constantly consuming resources. Although he longs to return to his hometown of Asgard, he fears the strange looks others might give him, so he has not gone back.

As a key figure in Asgard, Alberich has been under immense pressure to continuously allocate vast sums of money to Fafnir's research institute. Now, the institute has finally achieved a breakthrough, which has given Alberich a sigh of relief. After all, the institute was like a bottomless pit, with initial investments that far exceeded his expectations. But now, fortunately, there are finally results, and he can give Asgard a satisfactory explanation. Now, it's time for the Fafnir Research Institute to give back to Asgard. For Asgard, money isn't the goal they pursue, but rather strength. Anyone who can help Asgard improve its strength will be respected and valued.

Of course, Albelici was also aware of some of Fafnir's inhumane practices, but he didn't say anything. Albelici would not let the horse run without letting it eat grass.

However, Albelis was no saint. He had sent Fafnir across the ocean to Edmond, Canada, precisely to sever his institute's ties with Asgard, at his own risk. Furthermore, the individuals Fafnir had recruited were inherently scum and villains; it was an honor for them to contribute to Asgard's prosperity.

As Fafnir's experiments began to show results, his inner frustration dissipated considerably. His strength unexpectedly broke through to the middle stage of the Sixth Sense, catching up with the other God Warriors. All that remained was a period of training to consolidate his cultivation. After all, not everyone could train as quickly and fiercely as Alberich!