Chapter 58

Due to the pressure of an aging population and increasing medical burdens, artificial fetal incubation chambers were developed. Women who still had the ability to conceive were placed under the protection of the Allied Forces, lured into "voluntary" childbirth through generous material incentives. Every newborn of Elara's generation had undergone genetic modification. Genetic defects that once led to incurable diseases were eradicated, which included illnesses like cancer, tumors, skeletal disorders, and blood diseases. Yet, despite medical advancements, the relentless expansion of the population only increased the pressure on daily life—traffic, for instance. Ashley continued slamming the horn until a traffic officer approached, holding up a warning sign. "There's been an accident ahead. The road is closed. You'll need to turn left." "An accident? What kind of accident?" "Sorry, we can't disclose that information." The car's AI immediately recalculated their route. With a quick