God-Making Project and the Capture

"Oh?!"

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At once, Baron Strucker's face lit up with excitement. "So that means... the [Undead Project] can finally begin?"

Dr. Fritz let out a strange laugh. "Yes. As long as I successfully decipher these texts, I can create an army for you that will never feel the slightest fatigue, even after continuous combat.

They will never feel hunger even without food or water, and even if they are riddled with bullets, they cannot be killed—the [Undead Legion]!!"

Just like the alien weapons development and [Enhanced Human Experiment] led by Dr. List, Dr. Fritz had a special project of his own.

However, compared to the former, Dr. Fritz's research leaned more toward the "mystical side."

And the [Undead Project] was one of them.

The ambitious Dr. Fritz sought to unravel the secrets hidden within certain ancient magics, witchcrafts, and alchemy,

then combine them with the major breakthroughs he had made in genetic engineering

to "revive" corpses that had been dead for no longer than twenty-four hours.

Not only would these revived corpses become puppets that knew neither fatigue nor fear and obeyed orders absolutely,

they would also possess superhuman regenerative abilities comparable to Wolverine's.

Even if they suffered fatal blows in battle, they could return to their original state in an extremely short time.

Only when their "core energy" was depleted, or when their entire bodies suffered catastrophic damage—such as being burned to ashes—would they truly die!

It was a wonderful idea.

But from the moment the project was established, it had remained stuck at the stage of theory and hypothesis.

Because Dr. Fritz had never found a way to "revive" corpses.

But perseverance paid off.

Today, this problem had finally been solved.

Yet for Dr. Fritz, this was merely the first step in unveiling his grand blueprint.

Looking at the delighted Baron Trask across from him, Dr. Fritz said somewhat inappropriately,

"Respected Baron, I must remind you that the [Undead Project] is merely an appetizer. It is not worth such excitement."

"In my opinion, the thing truly worth celebrating is that we can finally usher in a new future for humanity and take the first step toward creating gods!"

"You mean... the [God-Making Project]?"

Baron Strucker responded with a somewhat skeptical tone,

"But can humanity really achieve something that exists only in mythological stories?"

"That's right. More precisely, this plan was impossible to realize before today."

Dr. Fritz suddenly became extraordinarily excited, gesturing wildly as he spoke.

"Mortals should not presume to meddle in the domain of gods... That is what I have heard most often in the past!"

"But even though everyone denied me, I have always 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 writing on the wall and prepared to launch into a lengthy speech,

a Hydra soldier rushed in with a panicked expression, interrupting him.

"Baron, something terrible has happened! 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 with an excited expression instead,

"I never expected Dr. List's [Enhanced Human Experiment] to have actually succeeded!!"

He then took the tablet handed over by the soldier and opened the surveillance footage recorded by the base's cameras.

On the screen, a man wrapped in golden light continuously fired energy pulses from his eyes and fists.

With unstoppable force, he swept aside the Hydra soldiers rushing toward him.

Even with an absolute numerical advantage and advanced weaponry, the soldiers inside the base were still slaughtered without the slightest ability to fight back.

However, the footage abruptly cut off after playing for only a dozen seconds.

But the base's loss of contact was surely connected to that man.

"It seems this test subject has gained the superpower to manipulate energy at will?!"

Baron Trask watched it several times in succession, becoming happier with every viewing.

Because compared to the [Undead Legion], which might not be completed 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 never lacked people!!

However, to avoid repeating the same mistake, it seemed necessary to move the brainwashing process forward.

Though doing so would greatly delay the experiment's progress...

"Baron, I think it is time for you to make the necessary choice!"

Dr. Fritz, who seemed to have seen through his thoughts, spoke from the side with a face full of jealousy and sarcasm.

"Whether it is that enhanced human or that scepter, both are utterly insignificant compared to the [God-Making Project]!"

"And that fool List could not even fully control a single test subject and caused such a huge disaster. Clearly, he is no longer worth investing in."

"Perhaps the Avengers have already set their sights on that place. Why not use the 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,

they had always maintained a tense competitive relationship.

It could not be helped. There was only so much research funding and so many other resources to go around.

No matter which side the scales tipped toward, the other side would inevitably be affected.

Coupled with Baron Strucker's usual practice of making them compete like poison insects in a jar,

the two would spare no effort to step on each other whenever an opportunity arose!

So it was perfectly normal for Fritz to jump out now and deliver a routine round of professional sabotage.

"Dr. Fritz, I must commend your unwavering perseverance over the years, as well as your grand dream."

Baron Strucker clasped his hands behind his back

and stared at him with a slightly scrutinizing gaze.

"But even you must admit that, even setting aside the technical difficulties, completing the [God-Making Project] will still require an immense amount of time, effort, and wealth..."

"So what?"

Before he could finish, Dr. Fritz interrupted impatiently.

"For the great goal we are about to achieve, time is not important at all. What does it matter if we spend a few more years, or even over a decade?"

"...We will ultimately create a perfect superior race!!!"

Damn it, these scientists really are all lunatics!

"Enough."

As someone in power, Baron Strucker naturally would not allow his subordinate to dictate his thinking, nor would he put all his eggs in one basket.

After pondering for a moment, he gave an order to the soldier waiting nearby.

"That scepter is of extraordinary importance to us at this stage, and Sokovia Base still conceals 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 without mercy,

and do your best to locate Dr. List. Dead or alive, I want him found!"

"Also... pursue that test subject at all costs. The instant he is captured, forcibly brainwash him and turn him into a super soldier loyal to Hydra!"

Although Carl had displayed extraordinarily powerful combat ability in the footage,

Baron Strucker believed that since he had only just acquired his superpowers, the energy in his body most likely could not sustain prolonged output.

Moreover, throughout their many past operations,

Hydra had fought mutants and superpowered individuals created by Compound V many times, both openly and covertly.

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 men. 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 truly care.

People could be recruited again, and bases could be rebuilt!

Carl's appearance was enough to prove the feasibility of the [Enhanced Human Experiment].

Then, even if someone else took over the experiment, it could naturally continue without obstruction.

"Yes, Baron!"

The soldier responded loudly before turning and leaving.

Baron Strucker pulled an exquisitely crafted flask from his pocket. As he twisted off the cap, the aroma of whiskey immediately drifted out.

He raised it toward the resentful-looking Dr. Fritz. "Hail Hydra. Our era... is about to arrive."

Then he tilted back his head and drained it in one gulp!!!