Marvel: The Imposter Inventor

Chapter 236 Blacklight Virus, New Project
"Extremis stable version".

"The Dr. Maya Hansen that Mr. Sibei brought back before, although he had some ulterior motives at first, is quite capable."

"After I tried to stabilize the drug's effects using the technology dismantled from the shrinking pill, although the enhancement effect brought by the Extremis virus itself was weakened, the ability to regenerate severed limbs was retained, and it can now be ensured that there will be no more cases of the injector self-destructing due to emotional excitement."

Sherry, sitting at the lab table, was somewhat surprised that Luca wasn't most interested in her improved 'ARTX4869' and 'Shrink Pill' drugs, but she still introduced the stable version of the Extremis virus to Luca in her usual cool tone.

However, Sherry, who was introducing the contributions of the 'Stable Version of Extremis Virus', did not notice.

Luca, who appeared to be listening to her report, had long since lost interest in what she was saying.

At this moment, Luca, who was holding the Extremis Virus Injector, was completely absorbed by the newly popped-up cheat code panel.

[Blacklight Virus DX-1118C]

Prototype World 1/5

[Manufacturer: Alex Mercer]

[Core Component: Extremis Virus]

[Synthetic Consumables: 10 Different Viruses]

[Item Description: A new type of virus synthesized by Dr. Alex Mercer and his team from a virus-like substance capable of autonomous evolution. This virus is highly contagious. Most infected individuals die from organ failure, cellular mutation, and other causes, but a very small number of hosts can assimilate and coexist with the Blacklight Virus, achieving a level of evolution. Hosts who perfectly fuse with the Blacklight Virus will gain various abilities, including but not limited to enhanced physical attributes, evolution through devouring other organisms, flesh regeneration, infecting other organisms, and even immortality.]

[Friendly Reminder: DX1118C is the most unstable variant of the original Blacklight virus. After injecting this virus, will you gain enhanced abilities? Or become a zombie? Or be replaced by the virus, leading the world to its destruction? It's all a gamble!]

I bet my ass on it!

Upon seeing the final 'friendly reminder,' Luca's already trembling hands nearly caused him to drop the thing.

Luca had certainly heard of the infamous Blacklight virus in the gaming world.

Not only that, Luca had also heard of things like "infecting Manhattan in 3 days" and "destroying all of humanity in 14 days".

This incredibly dangerous contraption was currently in Luca's hands, and he could synthesize it whenever he wanted.

That's right, it can be synthesized at any time.

Although it seems that the synthetic materials required by the Golden Finger are '10 different viruses'.

However, it is important to know that there are hundreds or even thousands of viruses, both known and unknown, in the air that people breathe every day.

In other words, as long as Luca draws the synthesis array, the air floating within the array alone will be enough to meet the synthesis requirements.

However, even with such simple synthesis conditions, Luca was somewhat hesitant to actually synthesize it.

Simply put, this thing could actually destroy the world, even in the Marvel universe.

Given the unstable evolutionary and devouring characteristics of the Blacklight Virus, if it were to infect and devour several superpowered individuals, it might end up stepping on its own two feet and ascending to heaven on the spot.

It's not impossible that a Blacklight zombie universe could actually be created.

More importantly, the enhancements brought about by the Blacklight virus, as exemplified by the protagonist A, who brutally killed the original protagonist in the novel.

Not to mention how low the probability of its occurrence is.

In essence, it is no longer the original Alex Mercer, but a collection of viruses that have been reborn on his corpse and possess the mind of Alex Mercer.

While the Marvel universe is said to contain souls, these are entities with a higher degree of self-awareness.

But if one truly merges with the Blacklight virus, even if their soul remains unchanged, it's hard to say whether they can still be considered human.

After hesitating for a long time, Luca put down the Extremis Virus reagent in his hand and looked at Sherry with a complicated expression. "Well... if I had a highly infectious virus that could potentially destroy the world if it were to spread..."

"But the research findings on this virus itself might strengthen the human body and cure diseases. Do you think we should take it out and study it?"

After he finished speaking, Luca just looked at Sherry quietly.

To everyone's surprise, Shirley rolled her eyes at him.

"You're overthinking it. The Extremis virus isn't contagious."

"I'm not talking about the Extremis virus!"

Luca immediately wanted to explain to Sherry.

Before he could even speak, Shirley continued.

"What a pointless hypothesis. What research doesn't involve risks? When we were researching the Gates of Hell a while ago, you weren't hesitant or worried about the consequences either."

As she spoke, Shirley crossed her arms and looked Luca up and down with an expression as if he were an idiot.

"That thing behind you, it seems to be some kind of energy device? If something went wrong during its development, I imagine the blast radius would be quite significant, wouldn't it?"

"This is different."

Seeing the 'Hextech Engine' gesture in Sherry's eyes, Luca initially wanted to retort, but then immediately stopped himself.

Yes, the consequences of failed research into demons or dimensional engines are not insignificant.

The former, on a grand scale, could trigger a hellish invasion and potentially destroy the Earth. The latter, while not necessarily capable of blowing the Earth apart, could easily raze New York City to the ground.

Luca wasn't worried much when he was researching these two things, and he almost caused a huge disaster.

That's because he now has a certain theoretical foundation in fields such as demonology and mechanical energy.

Having sufficient psychological preparation and foresight regarding the potential dangers of the experiment, and making as many preparations as possible, is the only way to dare to conduct research recklessly.

However, he only had a superficial understanding of virology, and coupled with the dangers shown in the original work, he hesitated about whether to synthesize the [Blacklight Virus].

Seeing that Luca seemed to understand what she meant, Shirley immediately continued.

"No matter what kind of virus it is, how contagious it is, or how harmful it is, as long as sufficient protection and isolation are carried out during the experiment, even the greatest harm will not spread."

"If researchers can't even do this, then there's no point in humans studying virology."

Listening to Shirley's slightly scolding lecture, Luca scratched his head awkwardly.

Thinking back, it seems that's indeed the case.

Whether it's the 'Blacklight Virus' or the more famous 'T Virus'.

The disaster could have spread either because an outsider attacked the laboratory or because someone deliberately spread it.

If the researchers diligently follow the procedures, there might not be an accident for decades, let alone the destruction of the world.

With that thought in mind, Luca stopped worrying and turned to look at Sherry with great interest.

"Hey Sherry, are you interested in starting a new project?"

(End of this chapter)