January 20th, 8 o'clock in the morning.
The city stirred to life with the hiss of tires on asphalt and the rhythmic clatter of shoes against stone pavement.
After countless nights, Zoe's eyes fluttered open, greeted once more by the city's embrace. There was a glint of shock and understanding in her gaze. Having sampled various foods the night before and concluded that sustenance was unnecessary for her, she paused her observations and recordings.
As the night wore on, signaling the need for rest, Zoe attempted to relax, only to realize something was amiss. Despite the early hour of eight o'clock, she felt no drowsiness; instead, she felt refreshed.
Staying awake all night wasn't a challenge—many could manage it, especially those with insomnia. But remaining alert without any signs of drowsiness throughout the night was abnormal for someone with a regular sleep cycle.
Drawing upon her observations of bodily changes, Zoe tentatively suspected another anomaly. She speculated that her heightened physical recovery might negate the need for sleep to replenish strength. Yet, this was just speculation. If this pattern of insomnia persisted, it might indicate a significant change.
Nevertheless, having recently indulged in a twenty-hour sleep, Zoe acknowledged having received ample rest. Thus, she made a mental note, resolving to investigate her sleep patterns over the next few days. Only then could she draw conclusions and conduct experiments to verify her suspicions.
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With these thoughts swirling, Zoe retreated into her Faraday cage, sealing herself within its protective confines. Retrieving her old mobile phone from a miniature vault made of dense aluminum, she showed her evident paranoia.
For Zoe, this paranoia served as a shield against potential threats. Becoming a specimen of study under a seemingly totalitarian government in the guise of protection was the last thing she desired.
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After the preliminary observations made the previous night, Zoe found herself still documenting numerous miscellaneous changes in her body, crucial for future reference and comparison. To streamline her record-keeping process, she decided to organize her findings into a more structured plan.
After using her Flipper Zero, Zoe accessed her notes and opened the document titled "Web Fiction Creation Ideas." With a moment of contemplation, she deleted the previous day's raw observations and replaced them with a more scientific and organized summary, along with a detailed plan for moving forward.
[Title: Web Fiction Creation Ideas] [Initial Record: January 19, 2024 (January 20)]
[I: Body Changes and Speculation]
1. There's a significant change in body shape, suspected of generating a large amount of muscle seemingly out of thin air.
2. Stands tall at 175 cm with a robust physique weighing in at 80 kg. Chest circumference of 82 cm, a slender waist measuring 70 cm, and well-defined hips at 80 cm. Arm span extends to 160 cm, indicating excellent reach and agility. With powerful thighs measuring 50 cm in circumference and toned calves at 40 cm. Broad shoulders, spanning 46 cm, and a defined neck with a circumference of 38 cm. Except for overweight, all measurements approach the standard physique for a 175 cm tall woman.
3. Dental caries, hair, and nails have all been renewed, and the skin all over the body has become as smooth as new, with body hair outside the head disappearing.
4. No replaced material has been found, suggesting the possibility of direct transformation of the original material or self-degradation after the original material leaves the body.
5. Vision has significantly changed, with preliminary tests showing the ability to see all letters on a standard eye chart within ten meters.
6. There has been a significant change in physical strength. It's possible to do 1200 standard push-ups without interruption, with movements becoming deformed after 1200, and exhaustion setting in after 1680. No sweating occurred throughout the process, and self-recovery only takes ten seconds after physical exhaustion, with the energy source temporarily unclear. Regular physical testing is not recommended.
7. Resistance to cold has greatly increased, as evidenced by being bare-skinned all night without any discomfort.
8. Preliminary discovery suggests no need for eating, suspected of having an unknown source of energy acquisition.
9. Preliminary suspicion of not needing sleep, possibly related to excessive physical recovery ability, more observation is needed to confirm whether sleep is unnecessary.
10. More undiscovered changes have yet to be found. It is personally speculated that there may be changes in abilities such as resistance to impact and temperature, which require further research and exploration.
[II: Speculation on Possible Causes of Body Changes]
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1. An anomaly occurred after waking up at 6:34 pm on January 19, 2024, New Year's Day. Same as Lunar New Year of Chinese but is a Catholic occasion celebrated as the festival of Oriel Province, making it a sort of second New Year. It's speculated that the sudden sleep around 10:30 pm on January 18, 2024, New Year Festival, may have caused the changes, suggesting something happened during sleep.
2. It's speculated that encountering a special source of infection on the way back from the hometown in Oriel Province to Hamilton on January 18, 2024, New Year Festival may have led to the changes. More reasons to be supplemented.
[III: Phase Plan]
1. Attempt to investigate the causes of body changes.
2. Learn and improve professional exercise habits. This can help explore body changes and better utilize the existing physique.
3. Record body changes long-term and update "Memo - Web Fiction Creation Ideas" in real-time.
4. Explore and research more unknown changes in the body. (including whether not sleeping can be confirmed as a body change, and conducting in-depth research on abilities such as resistance to impact and temperature).
5. Search for unknown energy supplementation channels while trying to find out if there are edible foods. (Part of the food has already been eaten during the experiment, pay attention to whether there is a need for defecation).
6. Attempt to actively peel off substances such as skin flakes, hair, and nails from the body for off-body experiments to test the possibility of self-degradation after leaving the body.
7. Purchase necessary items such as exercise equipment and food.
[Summary: It is uncertain whether there are more mutants like oneself, and it is also uncertain how one's own discovery will be treated. Therefore, extreme caution is paramount. However, there is no need to be overly suspicious in everyone's eyes, and life must continue.]
With her notes neatly compiled, Zoe now had a clear grasp of the changes her body had undergone. She had outlined a basic plan for the future, emphasizing serious research and personal growth.
Her goal was simple: to understand her newfound abilities and potential fully. And until she could do so, she intended to keep a low profile.
With this in mind, Zoe set out to purchase the materials she needed for her experiments and daily life. After a quick tidy-up at home, she grabbed some cash and packed a backpack. Making sure she was dressed appropriately for the season, she headed out, aiming to avoid attracting unnecessary attention.
Reflecting on her remarkable resistance to cold, Zoe marveled at her body's adaptability. Despite the chilly temperatures of the previous night, she hadn't felt the slightest bit uncomfortable. Still, she knew the importance of blending in, so she chose her attire carefully.
With determination guiding her steps, Zoe ventured forth into the day, prepared to face whatever challenges awaited her with a mix of excitement and caution.