Marvel: The Imposter Inventor

Chapter 312 Otto's Helplessness, Norman's Different Side
"Uncle Otto, what's going on?"

Harry just got back home—well, calling it home might be a bit strange.

The so-called 'home' that Harry has returned to is actually just a temporary living quarters built by Stark Industries.

Although it may be much more advanced than a regular mobile cabin in terms of specifications, it is still just a simple shelter that is somewhat similar to a 'motorhome without wheels'. At best, it can only be said to be slightly better than living in a tent.

Even these makeshift shelters haven't been fully distributed to all the refugees yet; Stark Industries factories around the world are still operating at full capacity to manufacture them and ship them here.

Okay, let's get back to the main topic.

Because it doesn't have any special abilities other than venom, and venom itself isn't very suitable for doing things like calming down citizens.

So recently, with nothing to do, Harry simply agreed to the two Gwens' suggestion to form a band with them, rehearse frequently, and occasionally participate in some charity performances to boost public morale, which was also a way to pass the time.

This kind of 'work' causes the toxins in his body to complain and throw tantrums from time to time, so these days, Harry usually chooses to end rehearsals early and go home alone for a 'quiet' time.

However, he did not expect that when he returned home today, he would see his father's business partner, Dr. Otto, alone in his house, seemingly searching for something.

Hearing the noise behind him, Dr. Otto put down the documents on the table and hurriedly turned around. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that it was Harry.

"Harry? You're back so early today? Your mother's still at the community shelter."

"Then what are you doing?"

Harry already knew that his mother went to the shelter every day to help distribute supplies.

On the contrary, Dr. Otto, although an acquaintance, and now the two 'families' in the temporary housing assigned to them are neighbors.

But it seems rather strange that he would be rummaging through things when no one is home.

“Um, I’m here to find some information. Your father is currently not involved in the company at all. I’m going to take some information directly to the Los Angeles branch to restart the previous research.”

Looking for information?

Hearing this, Harry's suspicion deepened.

What kind of kind person would come to a home looking for information when the owner isn't home?
Although the other party was an old friend of my father and had always taken good care of me, how is this behavior any different from theft?
However, Harry himself knew his Uncle Otto's personality well and thought he shouldn't be the kind of person who would do something like this.

"Well, now that you're back, Harry, I'll take my leave. I'll deal with the documents later."

With that, Dr. Otto prepared to sidestep Harry and walk out of the room.

But before he could take a step, an arm covered in black slime was already blocking his way.

"Uncle Otto, I think you'd better explain things clearly before you leave."

Looking at the thick, strange arm in front of him, Otto, who also knew Harry's identity as 'Venom,' immediately swallowed hard, a look of struggle on his face.

Finally, Dr. Otto, who had originally planned to leave early and go to Los Angeles alone, sighed and slowly spoke. "Harry, have you noticed lately that your father seems like a different person?"

"Huh? You've become a different person?"

Now it was Harry's turn to be stunned.

Seeing this, Dr. Otto decided not to hide it any longer. He simply looked around the not-so-large living pod and spoke again.

"Let's talk over at my place, otherwise it'll be inconvenient to bring up some things once your parents get back."

Perhaps it was out of trust in Dr. Otto, or perhaps it was simply trust in Venom's fighting prowess.

Harry stared at the other man for a moment before nodding in agreement, and the two went together to Dr. Otto's residence next door.

It was only then that Harry realized that Dr. Otto's living quarters had been thoroughly cleaned, and there were even two completely packed suitcases inside.

Clearly, just as he himself said, he had already made plans to leave.

Seeing Harry's gaze sweep over the suitcase, Dr. Otto didn't say much. He simply pulled up a chair, sat down, and took out a document from his pocket, placing it in front of Harry.

"As you probably know, your mother's family has a history of a rather fatal genetic disease. Your father used to dedicate himself to researching this disease, hoping to cure it completely."

"Later, although a targeted drug that could suppress the symptoms of genetic diseases was developed through cooperation with Orange Industries, this drug could only treat the symptoms and not the root cause. So although this research was no longer urgent, it never stopped."

"About six months ago, your father and I made a breakthrough in this research. Although we still cannot cure the genetic disease itself, the byproducts of the research have given us a gene therapy similar to super soldier serum."

Perhaps because he was back in his own 'home', Dr. Otto was no longer as awkward and nervous as before. He began to tell Harry in a calm and unhurried voice about how he and Norman Osborn developed the 'Green Goblin Serum', how they conducted experiments and tests, and how they discovered certain defects in the 'Green Goblin Serum' itself.

"You mean, my father injected himself with this incomplete enhancement serum?!"

Upon hearing Dr. Otto reveal that his father had injected himself with a half-finished 'Green Goblin Serum' despite knowing its defects, Harry's face was filled with disbelief and stunned silence.

Although his father had gradually transformed from a simple researcher to a manager as the company grew and expanded.

But the most basic research common sense and caution should not be forgotten so completely.

Besides, Osborn Industries has a bright future. What kind of madness would a billionaire like him have to be to think of using himself as a test subject for drugs?

Upon hearing this, Dr. Otto's face showed a hint of helplessness.

"Initially, we didn't realize that the serum itself would have such significant side effects."

"And as you know, your father is a very ambitious person. The company is doing very well, and you're in a superhero organization like the Avengers. It's impossible for the company to choose to conduct human experiments illegally. If they apply normally, it would be possible to do so in New York in the next two years."

"Before your father received the injection, he also expressed his wish to have the power to protect his family."

(End of this chapter)