My Ultimate Sign-in System Made Me Invincible Chapter 557 Volunteers Arrives

Benito Juárez International Airport served as the setting in Mexico City, Mexico.

More than an hour had passed since the moment the staff had arrived.

Thomas remained seated, his tablet in hand, diligently reviewing details he had previously verified.

Dr. Park had positioned one of the airport's provided chairs to face the lounge entrance, leaving it there without adjustment. To herself, she explained this was so she could clearly observe the corridor. Brenner was reclining on his cot, engrossed in a movie on its holographic screen, though Thomas noted his frequent use of the pause button.

Marco was the primary conversationalist. He had established a communication channel with the base staff via his tablet, occupying his time by inquiring about their ongoing activities.

The base staff relayed that the monitoring room was fully operational. With the medical data analysts, the on-site general physician, and the nurses all at their respective stations, they were prepared for the arrival of the initial volunteer data.

Subsequently, one of the base staff members brought up the closure of the bay area.

"It was sealed after you departed," she stated.

Thomas lifted his gaze from his tablet.

"The ceiling panels slid shut, enclosing the entire bay. The process took about thirty seconds. Following that, it repressurized, and normal gravity was restored."

The on-site personnel absorbed this information in quiet contemplation. Thomas surveyed the others, realizing that none of them had been aware of this feature, nor had it occurred to any of them to inquire about its potential functionality.

He considered the matter, then the reason became clear.

The volunteers were scheduled to arrive through that very bay. It was anticipated that some would be in a critical state post-transit – frightened, disoriented, and having undergone a journey far exceeding their physical limits. The initial reception within a lunar facility should not be exposure to a vacuum requiring specialized suits. It should not be an environment that felt cold, clinical, and alien.

The space needed to be warm. It needed to be breathable. It needed to feel, as much as anything on the lunar surface could, like a place where a person could simply arrive.

They also acknowledged that monitoring a volunteer's condition would be exceedingly difficult if they were confined to a vacuum suit, particularly for those in critical states. This scenario would directly contradict Nova Technologies' public statements regarding volunteer comfort.

The staff comprehended this rationale and applauded Nova Technologies' foresight. They perceived the company as making an exceptional effort for humanity, a level of care reportedly absent in terrestrial corporations.

Thomas gave a slow nod. "That makes sense," he commented.

"Does this also imply," Marco interjected quietly, "that this was all planned from the outset? Not just the bay, but everything? That every detail we've uncovered was already determined before we even arrived?"

No one offered a response, as the implied answer was self-evident, and articulating it seemed to require more time than they currently possessed.

The staff resumed their vigil, engaging in activities to occupy their minds while awaiting the volunteers. They contemplated using the MedScan on themselves, but given that the device would transmit all medical data in real-time to the Base monitoring room, they ultimately decided against it.

Their wait was not prolonged, as the first volunteer arrived shortly thereafter, being wheeled into the lounge by a woman.

Seated in the wheelchair, a man was draped with a blanket over his lap, his hands resting folded upon it. His gaze swept the room, meticulously taking in his surroundings with the careful scrutiny of someone assessing a place they had only heard described but not yet seen.

Walking beside him, a younger man carried both bags slung over his shoulders, his eyes mirroring the same observant manner.

As the wheelchair neared the doorway, Thomas, Dr. Park, and Marco were already rising to their feet.

From his cot, Brenner announced, his voice quiet yet audible, "Volunteer eleven. I believe that one is mine."

Thomas turned his head, observing on Brenner's face an expression of profound self-control in the face of impending triumph.

"The title," Brenner declared, "I'm contemplating something fitting. I am The Greatest Zero Gravity Dunker in the world!"

Dr. Park continued her approach toward the volunteer without altering her pace. "We haven't officially confirmed his number yet," she stated.

"I have a strong intuition," Brenner replied.

"Your intuitions have historically proven unreliable," Marco remarked over his shoulder.

"My intuitions landed me on the moon."

"Thirty-six people's intuitions landed them on the moon. That hardly sets a high bar, as you might think."

Thomas reached the wheelchair first, bending slightly to achieve eye-level with the volunteer.

"Good afternoon," Thomas greeted. "My name is Thomas, and I will be your nurse throughout this trial. You have arrived precisely on schedule."

He looked from the man to the woman beside him, then to the young man standing behind her, laden with both bags.

Marco stepped forward, positioning himself beside Thomas, and began translating without prompting, the Spanish words flowing seamlessly from Thomas's English.

The individual seated and listening focused intently on Thomas, not the intermediary.

Upon the completion of the other's statement, the seated man finally spoke.

After absorbing the words, the intermediary turned his attention back to Thomas. "He conveys his gratitude," the intermediary relayed. "He mentions they were assured this endeavor would yield significant rewards."

Thomas maintained a steady gaze upon the seated individual. "Indeed," Thomas affirmed. "It shall prove to be so."

As the intermediary rendered the translation, the seated man offered a nod, and a subtle shift occurred in his demeanor.

His mother directed her gaze from Thomas to the intermediary, then back again. She then spoke rapidly in hushed tones.

"She indicates their readiness commenced yesterday," the intermediary explained. "She inquires if they may assist him in finding a more comfortable position."

"Naturally," Thomas responded, already in motion towards the closest resting place. "Inform them that all necessities have been provided."

The intermediary complied without delay.

Dr. Park initiated the MedScan sequence, guiding the device methodically from the apex of the volunteer's cranium downwards. The equipment captured readings instantaneously, while the emitter panels enveloping the cot efficiently processed the incoming data.

A holographic projection materialized, neatly segmented into distinct sections.

{NOVA MEDICAL NANITES — VOLUNTEER INTAKE SCAN

Facility: Benito Juárez International Airport — Pre-Transit

VOLUNTEER IDENTIFICATION

Volunteer Number: 11

Name: Diego Alejandro Triminio

Age: 22

Sex: Male

Nationality: Honduran

Primary Language: Spanish

Translator Assigned: Marco Villanueva

PRIMARY CONDITION

Bilateral Transfemoral Amputation — Traumatic

Both lower limbs severed above the knee

Cause: Injury from firearms during gang-related conflict in San Pedro Sula, Honduras

Age at time of injury: 19

Duration since injury: 3 years, 2 months

SECONDARY CONDITIONS

Persistent phantom limb discomfort — moderate to severe intensity

Diagnosed PTSD — linked to trauma, exposure to violence

Slight malnutrition — chronic condition, indicative of restricted access to medical care

Anemia due to iron deficiency — unaddressed

CURRENT PHYSICAL STATUS

Cardiovascular: Functioning adequately. Resting heart rate is elevated at 94 BPM, consistent with baseline anxiety and chronic pain levels.

Respiratory: Clear. No irregularities detected.

Neurological: Sciatic nerve endings present at bilateral amputation sites — substantial nerve damage observed in both residual limbs. Signals indicating phantom pain were active during the scan.

Musculoskeletal: Upper body is intact. Scarring on the residual limb tissue at both sites is consistent with traumatic amputation and insufficient post-operative recovery. No prosthetic devices are in use — none were available.

Wound status: Both residual limbs have healed. No current infection is present. Tissue quality is suboptimal, likely due to prolonged insufficient nutrition and a lack of rehabilitative support.

Weight: 54 kg — falls below the healthy range for the individual's height and age.

PAIN STATUS

Chronic pain rating at intake: 7/10

Main source: Phantom limb pain, affecting both sides

Secondary source: Sensitivity to pressure on the residual limbs

PSYCHOLOGICAL STATUS

PTSD diagnosis confirmed — as documented by the referring medical professional

Current anxiety indicators: Elevated

Trauma background: Witnessed acts of violence, experienced a life-altering injury, endured a three-year period of inadequate medical attention and limited financial opportunities post-injury

DOCUMENTATION STATUS

Medical records: Complete and verified

Identity papers: Pending assessment.

Consent forms: Pending signature

Emergency contact: Rosa Elena Triminio — Mother — Present at the facility

Guardian/Companion traveling: Rosa Elena Triminio — Mother

NANITE DEPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

Cleared for transport: Pending assessment.

Physical condition for travel: Pending assessment.

Authorization for deployment: Pending access.

INTAKE NOTES

The volunteer exhibits alertness and clear orientation. Cooperation is noted. Limited direct eye contact aligns with the documented PTSD profile. No immediate critical medical issues were observed during intake. Chronic pain is actively present. Emotional state: restrained, with evident effort to maintain composure.

Recommendation: A translator should be present for all communications throughout the transit and the initial orientation phase. Psychological support has been identified as a priority action item upon arrival.

Scan concluded. Data transmitted in real-time to the Lunar Base Sanctuary Monitoring Room.

Monitoring is now active.}

Thomas surveyed the visual display, then turned his attention to Diego.

Diego observed the holographic interface from his resting place. While the English text remained incomprehensible, he clearly recognized his own name at the top of the display, alongside the digital representation of himself generated by the MedScan.

It presented a precise anatomical map, illustrating his physical form in its current state.

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The volunteer's medical data was relayed to the monitoring center at the Base, where it was promptly rendered on a vast holographic screen.

The personnel within the room initiated their tasks without delay.