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Chapter 446 Super Soldier Serum
“If you’re talking about the ordinary version, then it was already made a long time ago.”
Bruce walked to an instrument, lightly pressed a few times on the control panel, and the instrument that looked like a box slowly opened amidst a burst of air leak, revealing neatly arranged yellow serum in glass tubes.
Casually picking out one and drawing it out, Bruce handed it to Howard behind him, and said nonchalantly, ignoring the shocked expression on the other’s face.
“Doctor Erskine was indeed a genius. He was able to complete the invention in such crude environment decades ago. It’s truly shameful that we, who came later and are in such a convenient environment, still need so long to replicate the wisdom of our predecessors.”
“This…” Howard looked at the serum in his hand, somewhat at a loss. He had originally prepared for failure, but who would have thought that Bruce would tell him so casually that it was a success.
“Don’t be happy too early.”
Before Howard could rejoice, Bruce poured cold water on him from the side.
“This thing is just the first batch of experiment items. Currently, it has only been tested on lab rats. Human experimentation has not yet been conducted.”
“What happened to the lab rats after the experiment?” Howard asked urgently.
“Some died, some survived.” Bruce handed the experiment record to Howard, letting him see for himself.
Howard took the experiment record and carefully flipped through it. Just as Bruce had said, the success rate of the first batch of Super Soldier Serum used on rats was less than one hundred percent, but it could reach more than fifty percent. The physical fitness of the strengthened rats could reach more than four times the original level without much change in body size.
“I will arrange human experimentation as soon as possible,” Howard closed the experiment record, calming the excitement in his inner heart. This was the first good news he had heard today.
“I suggest we wait a little longer,” Bruce frowned. “The current Super Soldier Serum cannot achieve one hundred percent success even on lab rats. We cannot easily apply it to the human body; even using it on monkeys would be more appropriate.”
Howard’s eyes flickered. In fact, in places Bruce didn’t know, the military had already conducted countless human experiments, but these could not be told to the naive scholar in front of him who had not passed the test.
That’s right, scientists who can participate in Super Soldier Serum research will certainly not be like ordinary laboratory recruitment, where a resume is enough. They must also go through many procedures of review. One of the tests is used to test whether these scientists are qualified to know more information.
Bruce Banner was actually unqualified in this test. Normally, he should have been sent to research something that did not involve the core focus, but there was no method; he was just too smart.
At the beginning, Bruce was indeed assigned to an unimportant position, but gold shines wherever it goes. Bruce just accidentally heard Howard’s complaints when reporting work to Howard, and based on the content of Howard’s complaints, he helped him calculate the answer on the spot.
Howard was immediately shocked, thinking he had found a genius. You must know that their entire team responsible for Super Soldier Serum had been stuck on this problem for a week, but who would have thought that Bruce, who had just heard it, could come up with the answer.
Howard immediately remembered this unremarkable young person. Logically speaking, Bruce should have been dealt with for hearing what he shouldn't have, but Howard had the inner heart of cherishing talent. When eating with General Ross, he intentionally or unintentionally introduced Bruce to him and mentioned his help in Super Soldier Serum research.
Although Ross was clever and experienced, he could be said to be completely clueless about science research. Under Howard’s deliberate guidance, he waved his hand and brought Bruce into the research team of Super Soldier Serum. It was also during this introduction that General Ross’s daughter, Betty, somehow took a fancy to Bruce.
Because his daughter had taken a fancy to Bruce, General Ross would not prevent his daughter from free love, but he still had to check Bruce’s background. When he saw in the information that Bruce was quite accomplished in physics and other aspects, and even had six degrees, but only lacked a biology degree, Ross became suspicious.
Ross had been in a high position for a long time, and he was not so secretive when facing young people like Bruce. He immediately asked his question, but unexpectedly, Bruce was not timid at all in front of this old general, and calmly said his answer.
“Oh, this. I recently wanted to get a degree in biology, so I crammed biology for two days, so I could help Mr. Stark.”
Howard, who had already been promoted to person in charge, was not a member of the Super Soldier Serum Team. He was mainly responsible for overall planning and weapon research, but after hearing Bruce’s Versailles-like answer, he couldn’t help but sweat for the scholars in the team.
Sure enough, after hearing Bruce’s answer, Ross didn’t show anything at the time, but after verifying that what Bruce said was true two days later, he carried out a major reshuffle of the serum team, leaving only a few scattered people.
“Sorry Bruce, I may be a little impatient.” Howard pulled his thoughts back and looked up and down at the serum in his hand. “I may have been a little too eager for quick success recently; luckily you stopped me.”
“It’s okay, Mr. Stark,” Bruce shook his head. “In research, everyone is the same. Sometimes I also get impatient because of a little achievement.”
“Yeah, after all, I’ve waited too long.” Howard pretended to be indifferent and put the serum back into the instrument. “Just like you said, let’s upgrade the experiment subject to monkeys first. Human experimentation should indeed wait a little longer.”
“That’s right, Mr. Stark; we should be more cautious when facing human experimentation.”
Howard didn’t speak, just patted Bruce on the shoulder, then turned and left. He stopped at the doorway as if he suddenly remembered something.
“Right, recently a Japanese macaque was caught in New York City District. It’s very fierce, and I heard it injured many people. It was originally going to be killed, but I saw that its intelligence far exceeded that of its species, so I saved it. I’ll just send it over to you.”
“Okay,” Bruce nodded. In his eyes, no matter how smart a monkey was, how smart could it be? But it was definitely enough to be used as an experimental subject.
“But one might not be enough, Mr. Stark. If possible, please send a few more over so I can do control experiments.”
Howard waved his hand to indicate that he understood and then turned and left the laboratory, while Bruce turned his head to look at his desk, which was covered with various scattered paper, and at the very bottom was something Bruce had hidden.
(End of chapter)
“If you’re talking about the ordinary version, then it was already made a long time ago.”
Bruce walked to an instrument, lightly pressed a few times on the control panel, and the instrument that looked like a box slowly opened amidst a burst of air leak, revealing neatly arranged yellow serum in glass tubes.
Casually picking out one and drawing it out, Bruce handed it to Howard behind him, and said nonchalantly, ignoring the shocked expression on the other’s face.
“Doctor Erskine was indeed a genius. He was able to complete the invention in such crude environment decades ago. It’s truly shameful that we, who came later and are in such a convenient environment, still need so long to replicate the wisdom of our predecessors.”
“This…” Howard looked at the serum in his hand, somewhat at a loss. He had originally prepared for failure, but who would have thought that Bruce would tell him so casually that it was a success.
“Don’t be happy too early.”
Before Howard could rejoice, Bruce poured cold water on him from the side.
“This thing is just the first batch of experiment items. Currently, it has only been tested on lab rats. Human experimentation has not yet been conducted.”
“What happened to the lab rats after the experiment?” Howard asked urgently.
“Some died, some survived.” Bruce handed the experiment record to Howard, letting him see for himself.
Howard took the experiment record and carefully flipped through it. Just as Bruce had said, the success rate of the first batch of Super Soldier Serum used on rats was less than one hundred percent, but it could reach more than fifty percent. The physical fitness of the strengthened rats could reach more than four times the original level without much change in body size.
“I will arrange human experimentation as soon as possible,” Howard closed the experiment record, calming the excitement in his inner heart. This was the first good news he had heard today.
“I suggest we wait a little longer,” Bruce frowned. “The current Super Soldier Serum cannot achieve one hundred percent success even on lab rats. We cannot easily apply it to the human body; even using it on monkeys would be more appropriate.”
Howard’s eyes flickered. In fact, in places Bruce didn’t know, the military had already conducted countless human experiments, but these could not be told to the naive scholar in front of him who had not passed the test.
That’s right, scientists who can participate in Super Soldier Serum research will certainly not be like ordinary laboratory recruitment, where a resume is enough. They must also go through many procedures of review. One of the tests is used to test whether these scientists are qualified to know more information.
Bruce Banner was actually unqualified in this test. Normally, he should have been sent to research something that did not involve the core focus, but there was no method; he was just too smart.
At the beginning, Bruce was indeed assigned to an unimportant position, but gold shines wherever it goes. Bruce just accidentally heard Howard’s complaints when reporting work to Howard, and based on the content of Howard’s complaints, he helped him calculate the answer on the spot.
Howard was immediately shocked, thinking he had found a genius. You must know that their entire team responsible for Super Soldier Serum had been stuck on this problem for a week, but who would have thought that Bruce, who had just heard it, could come up with the answer.
Howard immediately remembered this unremarkable young person. Logically speaking, Bruce should have been dealt with for hearing what he shouldn't have, but Howard had the inner heart of cherishing talent. When eating with General Ross, he intentionally or unintentionally introduced Bruce to him and mentioned his help in Super Soldier Serum research.
Although Ross was clever and experienced, he could be said to be completely clueless about science research. Under Howard’s deliberate guidance, he waved his hand and brought Bruce into the research team of Super Soldier Serum. It was also during this introduction that General Ross’s daughter, Betty, somehow took a fancy to Bruce.
Because his daughter had taken a fancy to Bruce, General Ross would not prevent his daughter from free love, but he still had to check Bruce’s background. When he saw in the information that Bruce was quite accomplished in physics and other aspects, and even had six degrees, but only lacked a biology degree, Ross became suspicious.
Ross had been in a high position for a long time, and he was not so secretive when facing young people like Bruce. He immediately asked his question, but unexpectedly, Bruce was not timid at all in front of this old general, and calmly said his answer.
“Oh, this. I recently wanted to get a degree in biology, so I crammed biology for two days, so I could help Mr. Stark.”
Howard, who had already been promoted to person in charge, was not a member of the Super Soldier Serum Team. He was mainly responsible for overall planning and weapon research, but after hearing Bruce’s Versailles-like answer, he couldn’t help but sweat for the scholars in the team.
Sure enough, after hearing Bruce’s answer, Ross didn’t show anything at the time, but after verifying that what Bruce said was true two days later, he carried out a major reshuffle of the serum team, leaving only a few scattered people.
“Sorry Bruce, I may be a little impatient.” Howard pulled his thoughts back and looked up and down at the serum in his hand. “I may have been a little too eager for quick success recently; luckily you stopped me.”
“It’s okay, Mr. Stark,” Bruce shook his head. “In research, everyone is the same. Sometimes I also get impatient because of a little achievement.”
“Yeah, after all, I’ve waited too long.” Howard pretended to be indifferent and put the serum back into the instrument. “Just like you said, let’s upgrade the experiment subject to monkeys first. Human experimentation should indeed wait a little longer.”
“That’s right, Mr. Stark; we should be more cautious when facing human experimentation.”
Howard didn’t speak, just patted Bruce on the shoulder, then turned and left. He stopped at the doorway as if he suddenly remembered something.
“Right, recently a Japanese macaque was caught in New York City District. It’s very fierce, and I heard it injured many people. It was originally going to be killed, but I saw that its intelligence far exceeded that of its species, so I saved it. I’ll just send it over to you.”
“Okay,” Bruce nodded. In his eyes, no matter how smart a monkey was, how smart could it be? But it was definitely enough to be used as an experimental subject.
“But one might not be enough, Mr. Stark. If possible, please send a few more over so I can do control experiments.”
Howard waved his hand to indicate that he understood and then turned and left the laboratory, while Bruce turned his head to look at his desk, which was covered with various scattered paper, and at the very bottom was something Bruce had hidden.
(End of chapter)
