Marvel: The Imposter Inventor

Chapter 262 Superpower Activation

In the center of the laboratory, three devices resembling hibernation chambers are lined up in a row.

Looking at the rough, abstract design of these three devices, even Luca, who had seen 'superpower activation devices' before, couldn't help but want to cover his face.

The helmet contained metal plates, restraint straps, injection needles, and a pot-shaped cap with numerous wires connected to the head.

If it weren't for the high-tech look of the outer hibernation pod shell, this thing would be more like an electric shock torture device for death row inmates than a 'superpower activation device'.

However, there's really nothing we can do about it.

Although the theoretical basis of the superpower development department today is more of a continuation of the Hydra technology tree that they have been studying for a long time.

However, Yuri Technology's 'Mind Ability Development Science' also has a mature and practical theory.

The research team, led by Dr. Lister and Reina, after absorbing and integrating the essence of psychic ability development, naturally did not abandon the readily available psychic ability development equipment in Yuri's laboratory.

Despite the somewhat abstract shape of this new activation device, it can actually nearly double the success rate of ability development and provides greater security.

After all, these researchers had no idea that the three people who participated in the human trials actually had the potential for superpowers.

Orange is not like Hydra, an evil organization that relies on luck to create one or two superhumans by sacrificing human lives.

Based on their current research progress, even ordinary people who have gone through layers of screening can rely on this device to try their luck and develop real superpowers. Even if the superpower activation fails, it will not cause too much damage to the body.

Only with this level of completion can it be considered that a 'superpower activation device' has truly been developed.

At this moment, Lena, Wanda, and Pietro, the three 'suitable candidates' who volunteered to undergo their first ability development, had already nervously lay down in the experimental equipment.

Yes, it was a voluntary sacrifice.

Lena, a fanatical admirer of superpowers, needs no further explanation.

In fact, even the Maximov siblings 'voluntarily applied' to participate in the experiment and went through 'layers of selection' before finally succeeding in getting here.

However, how Luca secretly sent people to guide the process and how he specifically adjusted the selection criteria is something that cannot be revealed to outsiders.

This was not a waste of effort; at least for now, the brother and sister have genuinely chosen to join Orange for their own future and for the future of Sokovia.

"Okay, let's get started!"

Seeing that everything was ready, Luca didn't bother with any formalities and directly signaled to Dr. Lister that they could officially begin.

"Attention all departments! Begin injecting nutrient solution, 5% gene stabilizer, activate the mind stimulation field, and simultaneously increase gamma rays."

One order after another was issued in an orderly manner.

At this moment, apart from the reports of various data and the slight hum of the machines, everyone was holding their breath and watching the three experimental devices intently, hoping for a good result.

Unfortunately, since it was the first formal human experiment, no matter how thorough the preliminary preparations were, some errors were inevitable.

On the left side of the test bench, an experimenter responsible for observing Lena's data immediately reported to Lister when he saw that the indicators were deviating.

"Subject No. 1 is showing signs of disorder, and the concentration of keratin in the body has surged! Partial calcification is about to appear on the body surface!"

Upon hearing the somewhat anxious report from his lab technician, Dr. Lister immediately felt a pang of anxiety.

However, he had already prepared sufficient contingency plans for various problems that might arise during the ability activation project. It was only because the problem occurred with his colleague, Lena, that he was slightly flustered.

'Could it be that Dr. Reina is enhancing abilities related to the skeletal structure?'

Thoughts raced through his mind. Without hesitation, Dr. Lister swiftly issued the order: "Increase cell stimulation electrical shock power by 10%, increase gene stabilizer to 6%, gamma rays."

Just as he issued the adjustment order, another researcher observing Pietro also spoke up to report.

"The metabolic rate of test subject number 3 has increased rapidly."

"Don't panic, continue injecting the nutrient solution!"

As problems arose one after another, the atmosphere inside the laboratory immediately became tense.

Today, with Luca, the big boss, personally visiting, even though most of the problems were expected, a sense of unease still began to spread uncontrollably.

Meanwhile, inside the experimental device, Rena and Quicksilver, as if by prior arrangement, began to tremble to varying degrees.

However, at this moment, Luca was the most emotionally stable of all.

He narrowed his eyes as he looked at Wanda, who was quietly closing her eyes in the middle of the three instruments, a flash of blue light passing through his eyes.

In Luca's view, Wanda, who was also an experimental subject, was now faintly emitting streams of scarlet gas.

These flowing gases, which appeared to be some kind of energy, enveloped not only Wanda herself and her brother Pietro after they appeared.

Even Lena, who was standing nearby, was not left out; she too was enveloped by this red energy that was invisible to others.

Soon, after the invisible red ribbon completely enveloped the three of them, Lena and the other person, who had seemed to have encountered an accident, quickly stabilized.

'Chaos magic? Or a power to manipulate probabilities?'

'It seems Lena is quite lucky; Wanda's hope is that this experiment will succeed, not just benefit herself and Pietro!'

Everything seemed to have returned to normal.

Luca simply watched the situation unfold quietly, without saying a word.

With a hiss, a small amount of steam was released, and all the messy nutrient solution was drained away through the pipe.

After the hibernation pod lid was opened, everyone looked expectantly at the three people lying inside.

Finally, Dr. Lister was the first to react, hurriedly ordering his men to carry the three out and help them examine their bodies to test for any possible supernatural abilities.

As Luca had predicted, Rena was indeed 'very lucky' and did not undergo any physical transformations, becoming the 'hedgehog' she was in the original work.

'Psychic perception? There seems to be some tendency towards telekinesis?'

'I wonder if she can gradually develop mind control and her original ability to foresee the future?'

Looking at the excited Rena, and Wanda, who could immediately release red energy to control objects after stepping out of the experimental chamber.

Oh, and there's Pietro, who has absolutely no control over his body and turns into a streak of light, crashing around everywhere.

Amidst the cheers and excitement of everyone, Luca slowly walked out.

"Tell Dr. Lister that we should give them some time to familiarize themselves with their own abilities."

"Once they've settled in, I happen to have a small task that I can use as their graduation assessment."

(End of this chapter)