Transformed into Cosmic Horror in a Sci-Fi Universe

“Phew, this much rest should be sufficient.”

Yujin checked the magical power that had returned to his body, clenching and unclenching his fist.

Although he wasn’t fully 100% recovered, it wasn’t to the extent that he had problems moving around.

While his magical power itself was absurdly abundant, it also recovered at a faster rate, allowing him to get up even quicker than others.

“Alright, then…”

As soon as he got up, he headed straight for the research lab within the mothership.

It would have been better to rest a bit more since he had just gotten up from his sickbed, but he couldn’t wait any longer and moved quickly.

The reason he got up so fast wasn’t for any other reason, but because he wanted to try out the psionic energy currently being tested in the lab as soon as possible.

‘If I can just get my hands on that power, I might be able to use the psionic storm that the Blade Monster showed, with my own hands.’

Yujin grinned at the thought of creating a powerful cosmic magnetic storm with his own hands.

He could do something similar with magic, but it would consume an enormous amount of magical power.

It would be possible to achieve something similar by using a magical amplification device to tremendously increase the output of lightning magic.

While magic has good versatility, its power is ultimately limited to the life energy within an individual’s body, making it somewhat lacking in scale.

There are magical amplification devices, but using them puts one’s life at risk, so they’re practically nonexistent.

In contrast, psionic energy can manipulate the cosmic magnetic field to enormously amplify its power.

Although it has fewer methods of utilization compared to magic, there’s no power that can be used more powerfully in space than this.

‘Psionic storm, psionic storm~’

“Mr. Yujin?! You shouldn’t be up already!”

At that moment, someone hurriedly tried to stop Yujin as he was about to leave the treatment room.

It was the guard stationed in front of Yujin’s treatment room.

Being of Meias descent, he had been earnestly entreated by Lowie Hendrick, an elder of the Meias tribe, to prevent Yujin from wandering around until he was completely fine.

However, the time for recovery was still far too short.

If Lowie Hendrick were to see Yujin wandering around before fully recovering, his own head would be on the chopping block.

“I got up because I’m fine. You don’t need to worry.”

“Already? There wasn’t enough time. You should rest more…”

“Hmm…”

Seeing the troubled soldier, Yujin chuckled, guessing that Lowie Hendrick must have made an earnest request, and said,

“I’ll explain it well to Lowie. Don’t worry.”

“Pardon?”

“Well then, I’ll be going.”

Leaving the bewildered guard behind, Yujin quickly left the place and headed towards the research lab.

“M-Mr. Yujin?!”

He thought he heard the guard calling out urgently from behind, but he deliberately ignored it.

#

“Mr. Yujin? Is it really alright for you to be up already?”

Upon arriving at the laboratory, Yujin saw Lasi, one of the Elven elders who held the high position of Director of the Galactic Union Research Institute.

It’s worth noting that she was Rasul’s daughter and was said to be the next leader of the Elven tribe.

Taking after her mother Rasul, she had been exceptionally intelligent from a young age and became engrossed in researching cosmic phenomena and numerous aspects of physics and chemistry early on.

As a result, she currently held the role of Research Director for the Elven tribe and simultaneously served as the Director of the Galactic Union Research Institute.

Naturally, she was also overseeing the current research on psionic energy.

“I’ve already heard that question at least 50 times on my way here. I’m fine now. I recover quickly, you know.”

“I see. Then what brings you here?”

Seeing Yujin’s slightly exasperated smile, Lasi tilted her head with a gentle smile.

Yujin grinned and said,

“I’ve heard about the psionic energy research currently being conducted in the lab.”

“Ah, that! Yes, it’s an incredible energy. Despite causing a highly unique phenomenon that can manipulate the cosmic magnetic field, it’s extremely compatible with various life energies. Even those with magical power or other life energies are currently well-compatible, and if they just master the handling method, they could immediately…”

As soon as she started talking about psionic energy, Lasi’s eyes lit up and she began chattering non-stop.

Completely excited, she seemed unaware of how long she had been talking, expounding on the greatness of psionic energy for over 10 minutes.

“So… yes, that’s how it is!”

“I see.”

Lasi gave Yujin a sparkling look filled with gratitude for listening to her explanation without interruption until the end.

Most people, even her mother Rasul, would have interrupted her if she talked this much.

‘As expected, Mr. Yujin is a good person.’

It was a moment that made one question Lasi’s standards for a good person.

Anyway, after hearing everything, Yujin asked with a very interested expression,

“So, can that be applied to me right now?”

“Huh? Right now?”

Lasi seemed to think for a moment before saying,

“We’re still in the experimental stage. We need to observe more about the side effects… Just because it’s compatible doesn’t mean it suits everyone unconditionally.”

“Is that so.”

Yujin let out a short sigh, seeming a bit disappointed.

Even though it was still in the experimental stage, it would probably suit everyone anyway.

Because this power was given as a reward by the main body.

There probably wouldn’t be any side effects either.

But it didn’t feel right to mention this and insist on skipping the experimental stage.

It would be unfair to the researchers, including Lasi, who were enthusiastically and happily conducting their research.

“However…”

At that moment, a hopeful statement came from Lasi’s lips.

“We’re almost at the final stage, and someone like you, Mr. Yujin, probably wouldn’t be much affected by minor side effects anyway…”

A positive response to the injection of psionic energy.

Yujin’s eyes lit up.

Lasi, too, wished for more experimental samples.

Not mediocre samples, but much larger and more powerful ones like Yujin.

“Then may I request it?”

“Are you sure? There might be side effects we haven’t discovered yet.”

“If they’re side effects that haven’t been discovered yet, they probably won’t affect me anyway.”

Yujin volunteered himself as a test subject.

He wanted to get his hands on psionic energy and try it out as soon as possible.

After all, he didn’t need to worry about side effects or his body rejecting it.

It was beneficial for Lasi as well.

She had needed a sample with powerful life energy, and to think such a big fish would volunteer himself as a test subject.

“Alright. Then let’s go to the lab.”

“Okay.”

It was a win-win deal, beneficial for both parties.

#

Yujin will obtain psionic energy.

He might be a bit disappointed.

After all, I’ll give him a power slightly weaker than the Blade Monster’s.

A 10th grade should still be enough for him to hold his own.

…Or should I just remove all limitations?

Truly leaving it up to Yujin’s potential.

Let’s see how powerful his psionic grade turns out to be.

If it’s too strong, we can always adjust the balance later.

[ Hmm…. ]

Come to think of it, since when did I start interfering this much?

Originally, I just let them loose and watched them play on their own.

It used to feel like I was just watching pieces move on a game board, but now it’s like I’ve become the game developer directly adjusting the board.

Hmm, this doesn’t feel right.

I want to be the one enjoying the game, not the person creating and adjusting it.

Even a hobby becomes less fun when it turns into work.

I need to be careful not to let this fun hobby turn into work.

If I keep interfering with every little thing, eventually everything will only flow as I’ve dictated, and there’s nothing more boring than that.

Right, I’ve decided! From this moment on, I’m hands-off.

I’ll just occasionally create and scatter things like the Warden species or xenomorphs.

It’s fun to control how things flow sometimes, but it shouldn’t become an obligation.

Let’s just leave things be unless it’s absolutely necessary.

Well… what can you do.

If Yujin dies, he dies. If the Galactic Union falls, it falls.

I have plenty of alternatives now anyway.

I can play with something else.

Thinking this, I watch as Yujin enters the lab and receives the psionic energy injection into his brain.

…Hmm, I hope his body doesn’t reject it and he suddenly drops dead.

I’m starting to feel a bit uneasy.

That would really be the end of it.

How would they win without Yujin?

No, no.

I’ve decided to be tough about this.

There’s no reason to be obsessed with the original SF universe anymore anyway.

And what’s wrong with a little destruction?

If I want to see it again, I can always rewind to before the destruction and watch it again.

Mm-hmm, there’s nothing to worry about.

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