Mother Fla, actually, was the energy source Imu used previously to release the Ancient Weapon's attack.
It was a special energy source developed by Vegapunk, shaped like a fla that could burn in water.
Originally, this should have been a great creation that could benefit the entire world, as it could provide almost limitless energy irrationally.
However, Dr. Vegapunk had only considered technological developnt and didn't fully understand human nature.
Whether out of self-interest or simply to prevent others from accessing this infinite energy source, the World Governnt would never let it spread.
Earlier, York had been targeted by the other clones because she had leaked information about Mother Fla to the World Governnt.
This led to the later trap deliberately set for her, ultimately capturing the traitor.
And even the new Marine governnt currently also advised Dr. Vegapunk not to rashly announce Mother Fla to the world.
Their reason was simple.
Not everyone possesses noble character, especially in this still-turbulent era of chaos. If used by certain ambitious individuals, Mother Fla would not only fail to benefit the world but could also lead to more widespread slaughter.
But at least there was one good thing: the current leaders of the new Marine governnt, Sengoku and Tsuru, promised Vegapunk that they would gradually spread this thing bit by bit after order and stability were restored to so extent on the seas.
This wasn't an overnight process. The appearance of Mother Fla was destined to deal a devastating blow to the energy industry.
Its complete promotion and adoption might take ten, even dozens of years, perhaps even a century.
Because he understood these things, Lilith was stunned when she heard Dr. Vegapunk suddenly ntion Mother Fla.
"Huh? Vegapunk, you want this old man to get Mother Fla..."
She repeated incredulously, but was t with Vegapunk's even more urgent words.
"Yes! Hurry! I'm counting on you."
Seeing this, Lilith looked at the other clones, then at the Seraphim still blocking everyone, and finally scurried out the door.
"Doctor... Adam, he..."
Beside him, Stussy was just like any ordinary mother, sowhat distraught because of the abnormality in her child.
Even though she tried her best to remain calm like the emotionless top agent she once was, when she saw the little face tightly scrunched up in discomfort, her heart felt wrenched.
Now, not only was Adam's light flickering like a candle, but his skin was also slowly paling, and even horns were beginning to appear on his forehead.
Stussy didn't understand what this ant, but she could tell the little one must be suffering right now.
"Adam is probably trying to enter the 'maturity stage' prematurely. He's accelerating his own growth process."
"This ability to freely control one's own growth—"
Dr. Vegapunk spoke, then noticed Stussy's unease.
He hesitated for a few seconds, then finally organized his words.
"This is Adam's own active choice. He might have sensed your approach."
"He's a miraculous child, possessing so powers even I can't explain."
Hearing Dr. Vegapunk's words, the sadness on Stussy's face deepened.
"Is it... because of ?"
Her fingernails dug into her flesh from excessive force, but Stussy, heart-wrenched, didn't notice at all.
"But don't worry too much. The current situation is likely just due to insufficient energy supply."
"Judging from various physiological paraters, Adam is currently healthy."
When saying 'healthy', even Dr. Vegapunk sounded a bit uncertain.
Because there weren't enough comparative paraters, strictly speaking, he couldn't determine if Adam's current state was 'normal'.
But even using the three Seraphim before them as reference, Adam's current state and physical condition could still be considered very healthy.
—Even though he was still just an infant.
"Coming, coming! This old man brought it! Be careful, step aside!"
Lilith held a palm-sized sealed box filled with an unknown liquid.
In the middle of the liquid was a perpetually burning fla.
Mother Fla.
Seeing this, Dr. Vegapunk imdiately started working with the other clones to connect Mother Fla to the biological laboratory's energy supply.
The equipnt here had been modified accordingly, and adapting to Mother Fla's power was just a matter of changing an interface.
In fact, over 99% of the energy on Egghead Island actually ca from wind, geothermal, or solar power. There were hardly any devices powered by Mother Fla.
The only ti Mother Fla was officially used was when Imu released the attack in an attempt to destroy Impel Down last ti.
Other tis, it was mostly just used for testing.
Although it wasn't clear how Adam was absorbing electricity even through the nutrient fluid-
But clearly, the remaining electrical energy on the island was far from enough to supply Adam.
This was evident from the stalled elevator and the activated ergency lights when they ca down.
At this mont, due to the massive energy drain in a short ti, so facilities on Egghead Island had already shut down.
The remaining energy couldn't last much longer either.
"According to the instrunts, at Adam's current absorption rate, it can last at most fifteen more minutes."
"Then no ti to waste. Start the connection!"
Just as Vegapunk gave the order and Lilith was about to place Mother Fla into the specially designed energy converter, a sudden change occurred.
Adam in the glass incubator suddenly opened his one blue, one green eyes. Then, a powerful, invisible repulsive force erupted from the little one.
That repulsive force seed self-aware, actively 'avoiding' the Seraphim and knocking Vegapunk and the others flying.
Thankfully, Shaka and Lilith reacted quickly, pulling Vegapank behind them in ti. Otherwise, the first wave might have broken the old man's bones.
Atlas, like a small giant, spread her arms, firmly catching all those thrown back, preventing secondary injuries.
"Wh-what?! What happened?"
Vegapunk's head swayed from the impact. Thankfully, he had long removed his brain, or just this impact would have dizzied him for half a day.
"It ca from Adam's side—"
"Oh no! Mother Fla!"
When Vegapunk exclaid and raised his head, he was stunned by the scene before him.
Not just him… the other clones had similar expressions.
At this mont, besides the three Seraphim, there was still one person standing perfectly fine in front of the incubator.
Who else could it be but Stussy?
And Stussy looked bewilderedly at Mother Fla, which had sohow automatically floated onto her hand, incredibly stable, her mind in chaos.
"He's..."
Before Shaka could voice his confusion, the three Seraphim suddenly simultaneously tilted their heads as if listening.
Then, as if receiving so command, they uniformly stepped aside, clearing the path to Adam.
The aning was clear.
Seeing this, Stussy, as if blessed with sudden insight, realized sothing. She took a step and slowly walked toward her child.
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