The Serum: A Marvel Fanfic
Chapter 15

Super Glasses Born! (Second Update)

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Achieving such refined technology was incredibly troublesome. Setting aside heat vision, take the X-ray function alone. Standard X-ray imaging involves direct skeletal visualization, while combined X-ray technology not only penetrates objects effectively but also renders images with pixel clarity indistinguishable from the human eye.

However, these methods are often harmful to the human body; making them safe for general use required further research.

Speaking of X-ray vision, Dilos couldn't help but think of the word "peeping." In his past life, many people joked that Superman's X-ray vision was a man's dream and a woman's nightmare.

To be honest, Dilos agreed with that sentiment. Not everyone possessed the same high moral character as Superman.

"It seems I'll have to make something to prevent peeping—or rather, to prevent X-ray vision." Dilos suddenly realized that other high-tech devices and superpowers in this world could also achieve such effects, so he made this decision.

Frankly, under normal circumstances, building a simple device to emit X-rays and electromagnetic waves was a bit of a hassle, but it was doable. The only drawback was that the intensity of the rays was insufficient.

But with the blood of Clark, a Kryptonian, this problem was solved.

The only tricky part was how to isolate these rays and refine them for use in glasses.

After some thought, he hit upon a rather complicated method: using other substances as catalysts, whether fire, biological hormones, or electric currents.

Electromagnetic waves were easier to handle, as many things could trigger them.

The only real trouble was the X-ray vision; neither X-rays nor other phenomena were easily triggered, especially when trying to extract those rays from blood.

Although he considered that triggering relevant rays from blood might require a certain biological hormone, the hormones he obtained from a friend of Chloe's who worked at a hospital were not comprehensive, and none of them could produce the desired effect.

After a long period of contemplation without a solution, Dilos suddenly thought of a method.

"If a single substance won't trigger it, why not try two or even multiple substances together?"

He acted on the thought, and Dilos spent three full days experimenting. He didn't manage to produce X-rays, but through the combined action of a hydraulic device, an electric current, and a semiconductor metal, he triggered an unexpected ray band.

This unknown ray band, after passing through certain objects, reflected black, white, and blue afterimages of the object's interior onto specific lenses. This accidental discovery left Dilos both shocked and delighted!

"Calm down, calm down, don't rush." Dilos slowly suppressed his excitement and began to think about how to make these rays safe for human use.

"First is the issue of current intensity. The stronger the current, the better the X-ray effect, so a current regulator is mandatory. The influence of voltage also needs to be carefully observed and recorded."

As he thought, Dilos wrote in his notebook: "Once mounted on the glasses, I need to consider whether the reflection of these rays is clear and if it's harmful to the eyes. This will require backscatter technology... Most importantly, I must verify if these rays are harmful to the human body. I can use insects or rabbits for these experiments, focusing on their white blood cells and..."

Dilos wrote down the necessary precautions step by step and then began his experiments.

After nearly two weeks of effort, Dilos finally figured out how to use these rays safely and efficiently, successfully integrating both the X-ray and heat vision functions into a pair of slightly oversized, thick-rimmed glasses.

There was no helping it; Dilos's current capabilities couldn't make the glasses more aesthetically pleasing or compact. He had too few tools and technologies at his disposal, making such a feat unrealistic.

Wearing the glasses, Dilos looked like a bit of a dorky nerd, but he felt great.

The X-ray function worked exceptionally well. When activated, everything in his vision became a world composed of black, white, and blue. To avoid any awkwardness, Dilos adjusted the frequency of the rays so that any living creature within the field of vision appeared only as a skeleton, preventing him from seeing anything inappropriate. Furthermore, the X-ray effect on metal, wood, and other materials was excellent!

Overall, the effect was just like an X-ray, only simpler, better-looking, safer, and more efficient!

Both sides of the frames featured two buttons and an inconspicuous sliding regulator. To protect his own eyes, Dilos ensured both lenses could toggle between heat vision and X-ray functions. To prevent accidental self-injury while triggering the rays, he also incorporated a significant amount of lead into the frames.

Additionally, these measures made the heat vision and X-ray functions more efficient, especially the heat vision. He was certain that at full power, this device could instantly cook a person's brain through their skull!

The only issue was that the energy in the blood needed replenishment. At full capacity, he could use these functions normally for several days. Recharging required taking the micro-container of blood out of the glasses and leaving it in the sun for half an hour.

Dilos had worried that the blood might lose its potency over time, but judging by its current activity, Kryptonian blood was unimaginably powerful in certain aspects.

"I really am a genius!" Dilos exclaimed with a touch of narcissism as he looked at his creation. Although the production process was quite opportunistic, it still gave him a great sense of accomplishment.

"Perhaps I should get more blood from Clark. Even though my remaining stock is quite sufficient, who would complain about having too much?" Dilos thought with a mischievous grin. Meanwhile, Clark, who was on his mind, couldn't help but sneeze.

"Achoo!"

Bang!

With that violent sneeze, Clark blew the tractor in front of him over thirty meters away, slamming it into the field where it fell apart. Realizing what had happened, he quickly checked his surroundings. Noticing no one had seen, he moved at his top speed, leaving a blur in the air, and carried the tractor into his private warehouse to repair it.

As he worked, Clark was puzzled. His body had always been healthy; he had never been sick, not even a sneeze. What was going on? Had something happened to his body again?

"I need to be more careful from now on," Clark thought to himself, resolving to cover his mouth whenever he felt a sneeze coming, lest the consequences be catastrophic.

While Clark was nervously worrying about how to keep his powers from hurting others, the culprit, Dilos Sullivan, was sleeping soundly in his house, completely unaware that his musings had caused "a little" trouble for the good-natured Clark.

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