The Leader Joins

With a clang, the iron door slowly opened.

The Leader's body, curled up in the corner, trembled slightly.

Slow footsteps echoed in the empty room, drilling into his mind like notes of doom. He suppressed his psychic abilities with all his might, fearing he might cause unnecessary misunderstandings.

The sound grew closer, and he wished he could hide his massive head entirely between his legs, showing not an inch.

Hong Fei frowned at his timid demeanor, unable to tell if it was genuine or feigned.

At this moment, Samuel the Leader's skin had completely turned green, indistinguishable from the Hulk or Abomination. His hunched form couldn't conceal the forehead and skull that were more than twice the size of his face.

Perhaps the growth of his head had consumed all his nutrients, as his hair had also fallen out completely without him realizing it.

This was in line with the saying, "Baldness means strength."

After seven days, from early morning to noon today, Samuel's head stopped growing. Upon receiving the news, Hong Fei rushed over immediately.

Standing before him, Hong Fei crouched down.

Samuel's body suddenly trembled.

"Stop hitting me, I can't take it anymore..."

Hearing this, Hong Fei's expression twitched.

With a deep sigh, he said, "I have a few questions."

Samuel didn't look up. "You... you ask."

"Did you really develop a drug that can suppress the Hulk's appearance?"

"Mhm."

"Are you very interested in biological research?"

"Mhm."

"Do you know why I brought you back?"

"Mhm."

"Do you think I'm a bad guy?"

"Mhm."

Mhm?

Samuel suddenly looked up, a gust of wind following. Seeing Hong Fei's half-smile and the slight upward curve of his lips, his eyes changed drastically. He waved his hands repeatedly, "No, no, wait, I didn't, I'm not... Ah!"

Cracking sounds and screams echoed again.

Frank sat in the next room, leaning back, his face contorted.

Compared to before, Samuel's psychic abilities were now more mature. If his mind control was a sharp needle before, it was now hundreds or thousands of them attacking simultaneously, even capable of transforming into a giant hammer or other forms to strike at the enemy's mind.

Hong Fei covered himself entirely with energy, and his consumption also increased.

However, aside from his psychic abilities, Samuel's combat skills were abysmal, still stuck at the level of a frail biologist.

After all, he had been imprisoned by Hong Fei since his mutation, with no opportunity to utilize his new brain for learning.

A moment later, Hong Fei regretfully withdrew his hand, staring at Samuel with disappointment.

Seeing this, Samuel assumed he hadn't vented his anger yet and proactively said, "I'm willing to obey your orders, I can do anything for you. I just hope you won't hit me anymore..."

Hong Fei sighed heavily; this wasn't what he regretted.

"Good, you said it yourself. I didn't force you. If you dare to go back on your word in the future, don't blame me for being impolite."

Samuel felt as if he had been granted amnesty, his eyes glistening with tears. "Of course, I will serve you with all my heart!"

Hong Fei stared at him for a moment, then turned and said, "Get up and come with me." At the same time, he gestured towards the next room.

Samuel shakily stood up. After Hong Fei left the room, the door was wide open, and he hesitated again as he looked at the entrance.

Is this another trap? Will I get beaten up again if I go out?

"Get out here, now!"

Hong Fei's roar came, and he could no longer afford to think, quickly stepping to follow.

Stepping through the doorway, the air outside seemed much fresher, causing his massive head to sway involuntarily.

Hong Fei and Frank walked side-by-side in front, with him trailing closely behind.

Along the way, the occasional guards they encountered paid no attention to his oversized head, as if they were already accustomed to it.

Upon arriving at Abomination's monitoring room, as soon as he entered and saw the massive figure on the screen, Samuel couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Hong Fei turned and beckoned him over. He quickly hurried forward.

"Come, look at your masterpiece."

Samuel chuckled sheepishly, his gaze still fixed on Abomination.

Hong Fei's statement wasn't wrong. Although Blonsky had initially received the Super Soldier Serum injection from Ross, that serum was vastly different from the one Captain America received back then; they were incomparable.

What truly transformed Blonsky into Abomination was the large amount of Hulk Serum that Samuel manufactured using Banner's blood.

"Absolutely beautiful," he murmured, gazing at the Abomination's body, unable to contain his admiration.

Hong Fei and Frank shivered, nearly getting goosebumps.

Noticing their shared reaction, Samuel explained, "Don't misunderstand, I'm talking about his body."

What else would he be talking about?

"No, I mean, his body is perfectly built for combat. Look at the bone armor on his chest, the spines on his back, and the muscles all over. It means that during his transformation, he could only think of one thing: fighting! He was truly born for the battlefield, an undeniable super soldier!" Samuel's eyes seemed to gleam as he spoke.

Hong Fei and Frank exchanged a look, then Hong Fei asked, "Are you saying this transformation is linked to a person's thoughts?"

"Exactly. The Hulk, him, and me – we're all different. I know there's definitely an influence from direct versus indirect mutation. But I think personal thoughts are also a variable. Of course, this is just a hypothesis so far."

Hong Fei nodded slightly.

If that were true, it would be quite similar to the Super Soldier Serum Captain America injected back in the day.

The Super Soldier Serum amplified personal desires during the enhancement process, making the good better and the bad worse.

The emergence of the Hulk also had intricate ties to the Super Soldier Serum.

After a moment of thought, Hong Fei said, "The Abomination can't change back now. Since you've successfully developed a drug to suppress the Hulk before, I'll leave the research on the Abomination to you. I have only one requirement for now."

Samuel turned his head, listening intently.

"Whether you use drugs to suppress his strength, or try to control him with your psychic abilities, just don't let him cause any destruction. I need him to stay quietly inside."

Samuel blinked in surprise, "I can try to control him?"

"Of course, you can even do something with it if you want," Hong Fei's lips curved upwards as his gaze swept over Samuel's large head.

Samuel's head went cold instantly. "No, no, I wouldn't dare. I'll definitely make sure he stays put."

Hong Fei suddenly chuckled and patted Samuel on the shoulder, "Excellent. Now, let's talk about your requirements."

"I don't have any requirements," Samuel's large head shook rapidly.

Hong Fei's expression turned serious. He placed his hand on Samuel's forehead and said sternly, "From now on, you've joined my team. We're all on the same side. If you say you have no requirements, does that mean you don't consider me one of your own?"

Samuel rolled his eyes, looked at Hong Fei's hand, and then gave a dry laugh. "No, no, that's not what I meant. Uh, actually, I do have a small request. Could I have a computer? Or some paper books would be fine too. I want to learn."

"That's it?"

"Yes, that's it. I feel like my brain is too empty. I desperately need knowledge to fill it, otherwise, I'm just too uncomfortable."

Well, can't function without learning for a day, huh?

Hong Fei grinned, "Sure, of course, no problem. I'll get you a computer. And you can also make a list of any equipment you need for your research, just tell me." He patted Samuel's forehead again. "Keep at it. You're very smart, and I have high hopes for you."

Samuel could only offer a forced smile.

Turning around, Hong Fei said to Frank, "From now on, he's one of us. Give him a tour and explain the situation here."

Frank nodded, his smile causing the fleshy parts of his face to bunch up, exuding a tough, streetwise aura.

Samuel, sweating coldly, watched Hong Fei's retreating back. As he lowered his head, an unreadable expression flickered in his eyes.