Chapter 489

With the encouragement and advice from Lucius, Valerie formulated a new treatment plan for Subject 1152. The stimulant she had administered yesterday was only a temporary measure that could last for 24 hours at most. Continuous use would not only decrease the drug's efficacy but also increase the patient's suffering, so Valerie decided she would only use it once. Today, she switched to a different specialized medication. She introduced the formula into a saline drip and waited. Two hours into the drip, the comatose Subject 1152 started showing the first signs of regaining consciousness. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at Valerie with a bewildered expression. Valerie had stayed in the ward the entire time because she needed to monitor his condition during this critical period. Seeing him open his eyes, Valerie asked softly, "How are you feeling right now?" It took a long moment before Subject 1152 managed to rasp out, "I... I'm not dead?" As Valerie was wearing a protective