Blue watched with a mixture of apprehension and curiosity as Luchos approached him, a determined glint in his eyes.

"I'm going to need to check your body," Luchos stated matter-of-factly, his voice carrying an undercurrent of urgency.

"Why?" Blue questioned, unable to suppress his curiosity.

"It's Omega's orders," Luchos replied simply, gesturing for Blue to lie down on the table.

Reluctantly, Blue complied, settling onto the cool surface as Luchos retrieved a strange device from the nearby table. With practiced efficiency, Luchos began to scan Blue's body, the device emitting a soft hum as it worked its magic.

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As the scan neared its completion, Luchos's expression shifted from focused concentration to stunned disbelief. "What... what are you?" he muttered, his voice barely above a whisper.

Before Blue could formulate a response, Omega appeared at the doorway, his presence commanding the room.

"That is not important," Omega interjected coolly, his gaze fixed on Blue. "Didn't I instruct you to modify his body and install the enhancements I specified, Luchos?"

Luchos's shoulders sagged in deference as he offered a quick apology, his attention already turning back to the task at hand. With practiced precision, he began to dismantle parts of Blue's body, his movements swift and deliberate.

As the procedure continued, Blue couldn't shake the lingering question that hung in the air. "What am I, Luchos?" he asked quietly, his voice tinged with uncertainty.

Luchos paused for a moment, his gaze meeting Blue's with a hint of sadness. "You're just a kid, Blue," he replied softly, before returning his focus to the task at hand.

END OF CHAPTER 23