"Oh?!"
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At Baron Strucker's words, an excited expression immediately appeared on his face. "So that means... the Undead Project can finally begin?"
Dr. Fritz cackled. "Yes. As long as I successfully decipher these writings, I can create for you an army that will not feel the slightest fatigue even after fighting continuously.
They will not feel hunger even without food or water, and even if bullets turn them into sieves, they cannot be killed—the Undead Legion!!"
Just as Dr. List led the development of alien weapons and the Enhanced Human Experiment, Dr. Fritz had his own special project.
However, compared to the former, Dr. Fritz's research leaned more toward the "mystical."
And the Undead Project was one of them.
The ambitious Dr. Fritz attempted to decipher the secrets hidden within ancient magic, witchcraft, and alchemy,
then combine them with the major breakthroughs he had achieved in genetic engineering,
to make corpses that had been dead for no more than twenty-four hours "come back to life."
Not only would these resurrected corpses become tireless, fearless puppets that obeyed orders absolutely,
they would also possess superhuman regenerative abilities comparable to Wolverine's.
Even if they suffered fatal injuries in battle, they could recover completely in an extremely short time.
Only when their "core energy" was exhausted, or when their entire bodies suffered catastrophic damage—such as being burned to ashes—would they truly die!
The idea was certainly a good one.
But from the very beginning, it had remained at the stage of theory and hypothesis.
Because Dr. Fritz had never found a way to make corpses "come back to life."
But hard work was not in vain.
Today, this problem had finally been solved.
Yet for Dr. Fritz, this was merely the first step toward realizing his grand blueprint.
Seeing the delight on Baron Trask's face, Dr. Fritz said something rather untimely.
"Esteemed Baron, I must remind you that the Undead Project is merely an appetizer. It is not worth getting so excited over."
"In my view, what is truly worth celebrating is that we can finally open a new future for humanity and take the first step toward creating gods!"
"You mean... the God-Making Project?"
Baron Strucker asked in a somewhat doubtful tone.
"But can humanity truly accomplish something that exists only in myths?"
"That's right. More precisely, this plan was impossible to achieve before today."
Dr. Fritz suddenly became exceptionally excited, gesturing wildly as he spoke.
"Mortals should not presume to meddle in the domain of gods... That is the phrase I have heard most often in the past!"
"But even though everyone denied me, I have always firmly believed that humanity is the sole meaning behind this universe's existence.
Even those lofty gods are merely special beings born for us humans!!!"
However, just as he raised a hand toward the writings on the wall and prepared to launch into a lengthy explanation,
a Hydra soldier rushed in with a panicked expression, interrupting him.
"Baron, this is bad! An emergency has occurred at Sokovia Base. An experimental subject who awakened superpowers has gone berserk... The entire base has now completely lost contact!"
"What did you say?"
Just when everyone thought Baron Strucker would fly into a rage,
he exclaimed excitedly instead.
"I never expected Dr. List's Enhanced Human Experiment to actually succeed!!"
He then took the tablet handed over by the soldier and opened the surveillance footage recorded by the base's cameras.
In the footage, a man enveloped in golden light continuously fired energy pulses from his eyes and fists.
With unstoppable force, he swept aside the Hydra soldiers charging at him.
Even with an absolute advantage in numbers and advanced weaponry, the soldiers inside the base were slaughtered without the slightest ability to fight back.
However, the footage cut off abruptly after only a dozen seconds.
But the base's loss of contact undoubtedly had something to do with that man.
"It seems this experimental subject has gained the superpower to manipulate energy at will?!"
Baron Trask watched it several times in a row, growing happier each time.
Because compared to the Undead Legion, which might not be created for who knew how long, and the distant God-Making Project,
the "enhanced humans" directly catalyzed by the scepter were clearly far more cost-effective.
Although the latter's success rate was extremely low, this world was never short on people!!
However, to avoid repeating the same mistake, it seemed necessary to move the brainwashing process earlier.
Although doing so would greatly delay the experiment's progress...
"Baron, I believe it is time for you to make the necessary choice!"
Dr. Fritz seemed to have seen through his thoughts. With jealousy all over his face, he said sarcastically.
"Whether that enhanced human or that scepter, neither is worth mentioning compared to the God-Making Project!"
"And that fool List cannot even fully control a single experimental subject, yet he caused such a huge disaster. Clearly, he is not worth your continued investment."
"Perhaps the Avengers have already set their sights on that place. Why not use that scepter to draw away their attention and devote all our efforts to the God-Making Project..."
Although Dr. Fritz and Dr. List both belonged to Baron Strucker's faction,
their relationship had always been one of intense competition.
There was no helping it. There was only so much research funding and resources to go around.
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No matter which side the scales tipped toward, the other side was bound to be affected.
Coupled with Baron Strucker's usual practice of pitting them against each other,
the two would spare no effort in stomping on one another whenever the opportunity arose!
So it was only natural for Fritz to jump out and conduct a routine round of professional sabotage.
"Dr. Fritz, I must commend your long-standing perseverance and that grand dream of yours."
Baron Strucker clasped his hands behind his back.
He stared at the other man with a somewhat appraising gaze and said,
"But even you must admit that, even setting aside the technical difficulties, completing the God-Making Project will still require a long investment of time, effort, and wealth..."
"So what?"
Before Baron Strucker could finish, Dr. Fritz interrupted him impatiently.
"For the great goal we are about to achieve, time simply does not matter. What would it matter if it took a few more years, or even over a decade?"
"...We will eventually create a perfect superior race!!!"
Damn it, these scientists really were all lunatics!
"Enough."
As one in a position of power, Baron Strucker naturally would not allow his subordinates to dictate his thinking, nor would he put all his eggs in one basket.
After pondering briefly, he gave his orders to the soldier waiting nearby.
"That scepter is of extraordinary significance to us at this stage, and Sokovia Base is still hiding many secrets. We absolutely cannot abandon it so easily."
"Immediately dispatch a Rapid Response Force to retake the base. Kill anyone who dares stand in your way,
and do your utmost to find Dr. List. I want to see him alive, or see his body if he is dead!"
"Additionally... pursue that experimental subject at all costs. The moment he is captured, forcibly brainwash him and turn him into a super soldier loyal to Hydra!"
Although Carl had displayed exceptionally powerful combat ability in the footage,
Baron Strucker believed that he had only just acquired his superpowers, and the energy in his body most likely could not sustain prolonged output.
Moreover, during their many past operations,
Hydra had fought mutants and superpowered individuals created by Compound V numerous times, both openly and in secret.
Their record was extremely impressive, with far more victories than defeats!!
This time would naturally be no exception...
They only needed to send a few more people. Even if they had to wear the kid down, they could wear him to death.
So what was there to fear?
As for whether Dr. List lived or died, Baron Strucker did not actually care at all.
If a person was gone, they could recruit another. If a base was gone, they could build another!
Carl's appearance was enough to prove the viability of the Enhanced Human Experiment.
Then, even if someone else took charge of the experiment, it could naturally continue without obstruction.
"Yes, Baron!"
The soldier replied loudly, then turned and left.
Baron Strucker pulled an exquisite hip flask from his coat and unscrewed the cap. The fragrance of whiskey immediately wafted out.
He raised it toward the resentful-looking Dr. Fritz. "Hail Hydra. Our era... is about to arrive."
Then he tipped back his head and drained it in one gulp!!!
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