Before The Year 3333

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“Finally, people must feel happy. Because the Zn-26 virus now has an antivirus which has been distributed by the government starting today. People who have been infected with the Zn-26 virus are expected to immediately receive treatment, and those who have not yet received vaccination. The latest formula discovered by Professor Andorson has saved the world. It's only fitting that Professor Andorson is called the most phenomenal scientist in recent years."

“Ethan, come down immediately! There's news for you and I'm sure you'll realize that you have to stop what you're doing, Ethan!"

Ethan, who had just woken up, rubbed his eyes, he had even forgotten how many hours he slept last night. "Ethan was too annoyed, he was so annoyed that he let it all out by sleeping."

"What's the matter, Elissa, do you want to annoy me again with the news of the success of that evil scientist who has betrayed my destiny?"

"Of course, now not only the healing formula exists, but the vaccine too. Those of us who have not been infected are given the opportunity to be vaccinated simultaneously in the city. Come on, we have to get there so we don't-"

"No!" Ethan refused firmly, then he sat down, eating the bread on the plate. His grandmother immediately hit him perfectly on the head. “Why did you hit me, Elissa?”

"Why don't you wash your hands first, Ethan?"

Ethan snorted, then he got up and washed his hands, of course with an annoyed expression on his face.

“I will never want to take part in vaccinations or do anything crazy. Come on, Elissa. What happened to you? Doesn't the healing formula already exist? And not a single resident of this village has been infected with the virus. So, how can you order me to inject the virus, even though it has been weakened, into my clean body. Are you crazy?"

"That's just to form your antibodies, Ethan. Don't you understand? Aren't you an amateur scientist? I think you understand this matter much better than I do."

"Never mind, I don't believe in that scientist, I feel that this scientist is very unreasonable compared to other scientists."

“You're stubborn.”

Elissa took a deep breath, then sat down with her back to Ethan.

“After all, you are still very young, Ethan. Your future is still very long. You have to live a long time and get rid of your annoying indifference. You know, your annoying attitude will really never help you someday, you will be harmed by your arrogant and stubborn attitude, Ethan."

“Elissa, listen to me. I uphold the values ​​of truth and my logic runs very healthily. Now I ask you, you are healthy, why do you have to put a virus into your body and feel pain that you shouldn't feel. Are you crazy? Just let us stay healthy, because the longer the virus is in your body, the weaker your immune system will be. Trust me."

“Never mind, stop this debate and milk the cows in the pen. It's time for them to get your hands massaged and you have to sell milk and livestock products with Rafael tomorrow."

"Tomorrow? While the virus is still there?”

“Didn't you hear what the television said? Today, everyone can be sure that they will be cured at once.”

"That's crazy, how can one medicine in one day cure a person within twenty-four hours."

“Ethan!”

“Ah, never mind… I have to obey you, Elissa. I have to milk it, then go to town with Rafael.”

Ethan immediately left, even his hunger suddenly turned into satiety with chatter from his grandmother.

“Is she my grandmother? Why is she defending Professor Andorson so much instead of defending me. She should be cheering me up when I'm in a mess!” Ethan grumbled.

“Hey, Ethan!  Are you finished with your formula?” one of the farmers asked mockingly.

Ethan was still silent, but his already bad heart felt even worse because of the teasing.

"Even though I've been waiting for your boast that you can change the world with your formula. But in reality? Tsk! I want to laugh every time I hear your stupid bragging, Ethan!"

“Stop barking, Son of a bitch! Your barking really has no effect on me!” shouted Ethan.

 “Never mind, Ethan. You don't need to worry about him!"

 Rafael, Ethan's best friend since childhood, immediately embraced his friend, and this was enough to make Ethan's irritation subside.

“What do you want to do now? Can I help you?”

“Milking the damn cow in the barn.”

“Never mind, Ethan. Why are you upset like this? You know, even a professional scientist can fail many times, how can you, who has only failed once, feel sad like this. I believe you are great, so raise your face and be proud.”

Ethan was still silent, he glanced at Rafael who continued to praise him. The young man with blonde and curly hair kept praising him, and that was enough to make Ethan happy.

“Look at you, you didn't go to high school. You are not a famous scientist, but you are able to create a formula. Do you remember that you were the one who cured my constipation with your formula? Reduced Anne's, my little sister's, fever with your concoction when even the doctor's medicine couldn't cure her? You're great, Ethan. You're so great!”

 Ethan finally smiled too, returning the hug from his friend Rafael. Indeed, in a problem like this, Rafael was the most able to reduce Ethan's anger. Rafael always supported Ethan in any condition, and Ethan himself knew that Rafael was his most loyal friend.

"Did you know that tomorrow we will be asked by the residents to go to the city?"

“Of course, after almost a year of being confined to this small village we can finally go to the city again.You know, I really feel quite sick of being in this sleepy little village. I need entertainment.”

"For example?"

“Go to a bar and meet a beautiful woman. I don't think there's any harm in that at all.”

Rafael answered jokingly, while Ethan just shook his head.

"Why don't you seem interested in women, Ethan? Are you going to marry all your formulas?"

"Of course I'm interested in women."

"Then why are you silent?"

“Not yet time. Because I think now is my time to change the world. I want my name to be recorded in world history as being able to change the world and being able to contribute as a figure that cannot be looked down upon by others. That’s been my dream all along.”

“So do you hope that if there is another new virus variant so you can make another formula?”

Ethan now smiled wryly. He himself also didn’t want to put the world and everything in it in danger just because of his ridiculous ambition.

“Never mind, let's not discuss this matter. Let's milk the cows."

And on the other hand, several people in the city who had been cured of the Zn-26 virus, they are all starting to be able to breathe fresh air.

A small child was playing in the garden. She saw a small, withered purple flower, inhaled the aroma of the flower, then the little child immediately ... fainted.