[Biological Editing Session Concluded, Main Consciousness Enters Microcell]

[Main Consciousness Opts for Non-division]

"Find a secure place."

The newly aware microcell, alongside its meandering companions, expanded its search to the limits, locating a relatively safe space. After assigning the electrically charged cells with heightened attack responses to the outer perimeter for defense, what was once a silent area turned into a bustling factory—a temporary multicellular assembly shipyard for the microcell's use.

[Entering Biological Editor, Main Consciousness Restrictions Lifted]

"I'm back quickly!"

Without waiting for a response from the nonexistent 8051, Jal focused on the increasingly complex three-dimensional representation of the microcell.

"It’ll be simplified again, for sure."

"First, the 'skin' cells."

Reflecting on this, Jal felt the conscious removal of the electrode components from the microcell.

[Devolving Electrode Components, Returning 50 Nutrition Points]

"Hmm, turns out you can get a refund. If not for the time needed to edit and divide biologically—mainly the division—emergency situations could mean sprouting five cilia for a quick getaway."

Jal continued the adjustments, quickly fashioning the microcell with a cellular oral groove to absorb nutrient-rich intercellular fluid during nutrient exchange. A single cilium was placed on one side for basic mobility—necessary for formation alignment—with three spikes on the opposite side. Upon ensuring the conditions for the undeveloped cells to undergo retrogressive division were met, Jal promptly exited the space.

[Biological Editing Completed, Main Consciousness Enters Microcell]

[Main Consciousness Opts for Non-division]

"After regressive division, utilize stored nutrition points for extensive ordinary division."

The microcell, utilizing its three cilia, maneuvered over to seven of the undeveloped cells. These cells then began to slowly divide.

Sensing no immediate danger and with those cells completing their regressive division and starting ordinary division, Jal returned to the biological editing space.

[Entering Biological Editor, Main Consciousness Restrictions Lifted]

"I'm back again!"

"This time, it's the 'digestive tract' cells."

Ignoring the notifications, Jal removed the three spikes and efficiently positioned four oral grooves in pairs on opposing sides of the cell to facilitate nutrient flow. Four cilia were placed adjacent to two of the grooves, tasked with directing food particles into the oral grooves and stirring the water, pushing waste to the ejection point.

"Who knew a cell with mouths all over would appear?" Jal mused, confirming everything was in order before exiting the space once more.

[Biological Editing Completed, Main Consciousness Enters Microcell]

[Main Consciousness Opts for Non-division]

Jal controlled the remaining six undeveloped cells, transforming them into 'digestive tract' cells, which were then ordered to proliferate extensively. The microcell, confirming a lack of threats, noted that the 'skin' cells had reached about twenty in number and continued dividing. Having absorbed significant nutrition from battling medium-sized single-cell clusters, the microcell cluster could sustain multiple rounds of ordinary division. Confident in the stable environment, Jal re-entered the biological editing space.

[Entering Biological Editor, Main Consciousness Restrictions Lifted]

"I'm back swiftly, 8051."

[...]

"This time, it's the 'oral cavity' cells. They must ensure our attack capabilities."

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Jal adeptly modified the microcell's structure into one with an oral groove, two cilia, an electrode component, and four spikes, densely clustered on one side.

Taking a brief pause for rest, Jal thought, "Quite mentally taxing."

"After the 'oral cavity,' it's the 'visual system.' Then the assembly begins. Feels like building a model, but this is crucial for survival."

"And it's truly fascinating. Reminds me of when I was fully dedicated to a single task."

"Such nostalgia."

"I wonder what happened to the peripheral microcells if I evolve into a multicellular organism?"

"8051, if my cluster evolves into a multicellular organism, what happens to other microcell clusters?"

[Upon cluster evolution, nearby same-species clusters will follow suit in a relatively short period, evolving into multicellular organisms. System 8051 finds the main consciousness's actions intriguing.]

"Oh, is that so? Then I won't need to start over once we evolve. But what about them now, 8051?"

[I know, but I can't disclose it. Please explore on your own. System 8051 responds.]

"Well, best not to dwell on it. Focus on my cluster's evolution."

[Biological Editing Completed, Main Consciousness Enters Microcell]

[Main Consciousness Opts for Non-division]

With the exit and re-entry time being the same, Jal re-emerged from the biological editing space, finding the scene unchanged. Working diligently, Jal maneuvered the microcell toward its target. The time outside was continually advancing. Jal felt hypersensitive, yet who could tell if a fleeting flicker of cilia activity marked the passing of millennia?

Jal directed six inner-circle electrode cells to regressively divide into 'oral cavity' cells, continuing ordinary division. Jal observed the 'skin' cells had completed division, multiplying from a few to nearly one hundred—unprecedented compared to recent times, yet still insufficient.

Jal controlled some electrode cells to transfer specific nutrition points to 'skin' cells, then urged them to divide further. The 'skin' cells that finished dividing formed a semi-spherical barrier, safeguarding dividing cells inside.

Sensing no threats, aside from occasional organic material drifting by, Jal re-entered the biological editing space.

[Entering Biological Editor, Main Consciousness Restrictions Lifted]

"Ah, I'm back again."

"Exhausting."

"Visual system cells—just a few will suffice. Then we stack everything. Why do I feel like a tentacle creature?"

Wielding ethereal mental tendrils, Jal fashioned the microcell with five eye spots on one side, flanked by a protective spike and an emergency electrode, and cilia with an oral groove on the other side.

At this point, Jal had fully accepted the deformity of single cells as a necessary means to evolve into a multicellular organism.

"Everything is for becoming multicellular."

With this mantra, Jal encouraged himself, ensuring all was in order before exiting the biological editor.

[Biological Editing Completed, Main Consciousness Enters Microcell]

[Main Consciousness Opts for Non-division]

Jal guided an electrode cell to regressively divide into a 'visual system' cell and commence ordinary division, then shifted attention to other cells.

The outer electrode cells patrolled diligently, expanding Jal’s mental reach, allowing perception of areas two to three times their body length.

"Safe."

Verifying security, Jal arranged three-quarters of the 'skin' cells into a tightly packed cylindrical formation—a task arduous yet crucial as coordinating single cells into a compact array was challenging.

Fortunately, no large clusters or multicellular organisms appeared, sparing the cilia-wiggling microcells from becoming prey.

Despite concerns of haste, Jal continued, inching closer to success.

After forming the cylindrical array, Jal aligned them tightly, nearly inseparable. Meanwhile, other cells completed their divisions.

The 'oral cavity' cells aligned in the front half of the cylinder, forming an oval shape. Jal ran tests for opening, squeezing, and attacking.

Time drifted by unnoticed as progress was made.

Jal next arranged the 'digestive tract' cells into a winding pathway, connecting one end to the 'oral cavity.'

"Luckily, I don't need to micromanage their movements."

Relieved that microcells had some autonomy, Jal controlled the cylindrical ends to shrink, connecting to inner edge cells, but not directly to the 'oral cavity' or 'digestive tract.'

Completing this daunting task, Jal divided the remaining 'skin' cells into three hollow flagella-like structures attached appropriately. Then, several eye spot cells were squeezed into the front end of the body.

"Finally, almost complete."

Despite the microcell's incomplete awareness, the complexity was palpable, yet only the penultimate step remained—the most perilous.

Sensing no threats in the vicinity, Jal swiftly filled the gaps between 'skin' and other cells, including the flagella's hollows, with unassembled electrode cells, ensuring connectivity.

"And now, I'll assemble the head."

Reflecting on the aptness of the situation, Jal quickly entered the nearly complete multicellular pseudo-body, settling towards the top and connecting with adjacent electrode cells.

The result was a freshly fabricated imitation multicellular organism.

Wasting no time on sentiment, Jal compressed all cells into tighter arrays.

To Jal's delight, the sensory range expanded, covering half the body—a smaller radius compared to the entire dispersed cluster, but this was a collective assembly.

Bolstered by this realization, Jal gingerly commanded a rear flagellum into a historic first flick.

"Imitation Multicellular Organism, activate!"