Dr. Lizard's New Project

"Osborn Group is going to stop funding this project?" Connors was on the verge of collapse.

Growing a new hand had always been his dream. He had always hoped to perfect this technology, not just for himself, but also for the many disabled people like him.

But in the original story, his wish had been twisted by the Lizard Serum into, "Reptiles are the noblest creatures. Everyone should become Lizard Men."

"Yes, Doctor Connors. In fact, everyone knows perfectly well about the side effects of the Lizard Serum. After all this time, it's time for you to face reality."

"But... no, just give me a little more time..."

"Doctor Connors!"

Harry did not back down in the slightest. The look in his eyes left Connors speechless.

If the person who had come were Norman Osborn, Connors could have dismissed it as a businessman not understanding science or the noble ideals of scientists like them. But the one standing before him was Harry.

Harry was a genius inventor Connors acknowledged, and a scientist as well. Being denied by a peer he recognized—and having no way to refute him—was the worst part.

"Alright... I understand." After saying that, Connors seemed to lose all his strength and slumped into his chair.

"It's good that you understand. However, Osborn Group will still purchase your technology. Also, I'd like you to take a look at these."

Harry turned on the laboratory screen, which began displaying images. Most showed disabled people using prosthetic limbs. After watching them, Connors gave a bitter smile.

"Since this attempt failed, I'll obediently get myself a prosthetic limb."

Hearing the undertone in Connors's voice, Harry secretly shook his head. If left alone, Connors would probably still continue experimenting with the Lizard Serum in secret in the future, then become Dr. Lizard.

"I'm showing you these because I hope you can look at prosthetic limbs from another perspective." Harry sat across from Connors. "Doctor, I know you've always envied reptiles' regenerative abilities, but answer me this: can reptiles build civilizations?"

Connors remained silent.

"Among all species, only humans have broken through the atmosphere and reached the moon through their own efforts. So I believe you don't need to be so obsessed with possessing a lizard's regenerative ability..."

"But isn't gaining regenerative abilities equal to a lizard's through our own intelligence also a manifestation of human capability?"

Harry choked on those words. Thinking it over carefully, it really was true.

"...Sigh, forget it. I'm not suited to giving grand speeches. Doctor Connors, please take a look at these materials."

Harry plugged the USB Drive into the computer, and the technologies for Neural Implants and prosthetic limbs were laid out in their entirety before Connors.

As the materials played, Connors became increasingly engrossed. Neural Reconstruction, Superconducting Fiber Biological Nerve, Organ Reconstruction...

"Do these technologies have finished products? Have they been put into practical use?"

Hearing the slight tremor in Connors's voice, Harry knew he had succeeded.

"Not yet, but with you joining us, I think we'll have results soon." Harry smiled. "This time, the funding will also come from Osborn Group."

"I... I think I can join." After saying that, Connors turned to him. "But how did you do it? How did you obtain so much information and data without conducting any experiments... It looks as though these technologies are already mature!"

I have cheats. Of course, Harry could not possibly say that.

"A genius's sudden inspiration. You know how it is." Then Harry switched the image on the screen again. This time, it displayed Doctor Otto's Mechanical Arm.

"Doctor Connors, the first goal of this project is the thing on the screen. It was developed by Doctor Otto himself..."

After Harry briefly explained the connection between Doctor Otto's Controllable Nuclear Fusion project and the Mechanical Arm, Connors immediately understood what he needed to do.

"Well then, that's all for today. You two should keep in close contact. These two era-defining projects are in your hands." After wrapping things up, Connors and Otto saw Harry off to his extended luxury car.

"Yeah, yeah. Leave all the hard work to us while you go enjoy yourself, young Millionaire." Connors and Otto exchanged a glance, then smiled as they teased Harry.

"Doctors, I'm running a trillion-dollar technology company!" As Harry spoke, he put an arm around Heli's shoulders and rolled up the window. "Goodbye, you two."

With one arm around Heli, Harry weighed a black USB Drive in his other hand. It contained information about the Lizard Man Serum.

"This world really is full of enhancement serums... I already have two in my hands now: one Lizard Man Serum and one Green Goblin Enhancer. Unfortunately, both have serious side effects."

[Host detected possessing two Human Augmentation Technologies. Human Augmentation mission chain unlocked.]

[Mission issued: Obtain at least three different Human Augmentation Technologies.]

[Mission reward: Spartan Project Phase II Bio-modification Technology.]

[Mission progress: 2/3]

Harry abruptly straightened up with a bang, startling the driver, bodyguard, and little secretary Heli into flinching.

"Haha... It's nothing. I just suddenly got some inspiration."

The Spartan Project was the United Nations Space Command's human augmentation program from the Halo series in his previous life, designed to create Super Soldiers for interstellar warfare! Although the system had only given him half of the Spartan Project—the Bio-modification Technology—that alone was already extraordinary!

Though Human Augmentation Technology was everywhere in this Marvel-like world, mature augmentation technology without side effects was still incredibly valuable! Not to mention that the Spartan Project had been designed for interstellar warfare!

As long as he gathered one more Human Augmentation Technology, he would be able to obtain it!

But where could he find one?

Harry thought of the genetically engineered spider the company had lost several months ago, then looked again at the Lizard Serum materials in his hand.

The production of Lizard Serum was actually very crude. In theory, as long as he had some other special blood, he could produce a serum with similar effects...

Simply put, if he could obtain Spider-Man's blood—or that little spider's blood—he could create a vial of Spider Serum. Though it would definitely have considerable side effects, it should be more than enough to complete the system mission!

"Heli, help me find the information on that spider that went missing a few months ago."

"Huh? But didn't you say at the time that there was no need to worry about that spider?"

Harry thought about it. He had said that before. At the time, he had figured that at worst, he could become an honest businessman in the future, and naturally, the more superheroes like Little Spider there were, the better.

But circumstances had changed. It would be better for him to get in touch with this civilian hero.

"Go find him. I remember now—the thing still has its uses."

As Harry recalled the details of this world, he thought to himself:

It was time to make contact with Peter Stark... no, Peter Parker.