Reconstructing the human body from scratch?
This has completely transcended the scope of modern science; calling it divine magic would not be an exaggeration, it is truly astonishing.
Before the two could recover, I continued with the most crucial step.
"Once the new body has fully developed and its vital signs are stable, I will use my soul-stripping and transfer abilities to transfer your current soul into this new body without any loss."
"It's like changing into an old, decaying body; your soul is still yours, and your memories, personality—everything remains the same."
After hearing the entire plan, the laboratory was silent for several seconds.
Steve stood there dumbfounded, his mind frantically processing this outrageous and incredible move.
Peggy Carter's fingertips trembled slightly, her heart churning with turbulent emotions.
Creating a body, transferring a soul...
This is no longer just curing illness and prolonging life; it's a complete life-changing rebirth.
If any ordinary person heard this, they would most likely be terrified and refuse on the spot.
But after a few seconds, the shock in their hearts gradually subsided, and they inexplicably felt... that they could accept it.
I even felt that it was quite gentle.
I chuckled to myself.
That's true.
Some time ago, I directly took action to wipe out hundreds of thousands of Skrulls around the world, and forcefully quelled an interstellar upheaval crisis. The scale of that killing was truly earth-shattering.
Now it's just creating a body and transferring a soul, which seems ridiculously mild and restrained in comparison.
After a long pause, Peggy Carter slowly raised her head. Her cloudy eyes were no longer filled with apprehension, but with unwavering determination.
She truly couldn't understand the principles of soul transfer, and had no clue about its mysteries.
The concepts of soul stripping and consciousness anchoring are beyond the limits of all Earth's technology and cognition.
But she knew perfectly well in her heart.
Looking at the entire Earth, the entire universe.
The only person with such extraordinary abilities who is also genuinely willing to help her without any malice or ulterior motives is Rimuru, the only one in front of her.
There was no other choice.
If she misses this opportunity, she can only quietly wait for the years to pass and die peacefully, leaving behind a lifelong regret.
I agree.
Peggy Carter uttered three words softly, her voice low but utterly resolute.
"No matter what the process is like, I believe in you."
Steve's tense shoulders relaxed completely, he let out a long breath, and looked at me with eyes full of gratitude.
After so many years of worrying, today it will finally come to a conclusion.
I nodded, preparing to raise my hand to activate the culture equipment, input Peggy Carter's genetic data, and begin the cultivation process for the newborn.
Just when everything was ready and construction was about to begin.
The heavy alloy door of the laboratory was pushed open with a loud bang.
A loud yet familiar mechanical footstep strode in.
" Rimuru! Look at my latest masterpiece! This time I've iterated on three core systems and restructured the Warframe's offensive and defensive architecture. It's absolutely amazing, come test it with me..."
Tony's excited voice came from the doorway, speaking rapidly and full of eagerness.
He burst in, dressed in a brand-new, futuristic, silver-red suit of armor with sharper lines, before he could even finish his sentence.
Upon seeing the two figures in the laboratory, the sound abruptly stopped.
It was completely cleaned up.
Tony paused, and the armor that had been hovering in mid-air landed steadily, its helmet automatically flipping up to reveal his astonished face.
Steve Rogers?
And what about that elegant elderly lady with a full head of silver hair next to her?
Tony raised an eyebrow, his mind racing, and he instantly recognized the person.
Peggy Carter.
Even if he wasn't very familiar with the early history of S.H.I.E.L.D.., he had definitely heard of this name.
This is his father Howard Stark's old partner, a legendary figure who, together with his father, laid the foundation for the early S.H.I.E.L.D.., making him a true founding member of S.H.I.E.L.D..
I never expected this.
He excitedly ran over to find someone to test his armor, only to bump into Captain America and a veteran legendary agent here.
For a moment, Tony stood at the door, completely bewildered, and the air instantly became tense.
He suppressed his excited fervor, casually waved his hand as a greeting, and said in his usual relaxed and familiar tone, "Long time no see, Steve. I didn't expect to run into you here."
Tony's gaze then fell on the gentle, silver-haired old man beside him. A hint of respect flashed in Tony's eyes, and he nodded slightly.
" Peggy, Agent Carter, I've long admired your name. My father always spoke highly of you, his most reliable partner."
Peggy Carter smiled slightly, her eyes, softened by the passage of time, gentle and calm, and nodded in response. " Mr. Stark, there's no need for such formality. Your father was once a brilliant and ambitious young man."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Tony's innate curiosity could no longer be contained.
He glanced at the rows of sophisticated biological instruments operating in the laboratory, then looked at the empty, giant incubation chamber in the center, which gleamed with a faint white light, and finally turned his inquisitive gaze to me, raising an eyebrow and asking.
"So what kind of top-secret project are you secretly working on in your underground lab? Judging by this setup, it's even more advanced than my latest armor iteration experiment."
Seeing this, I didn't hide anything and simply stated the whole reason in a calm and composed tone.
"I'm helping Carter rebuild a completely new, youthful body."
Tony's casual expression vanished instantly, and genuine surprise flashed in his eyes. Before he could speak, I continued to explain slowly.
"As you know, Earth hasn't truly been peaceful in recent years. Extraterrestrial invasions, dimensional crises, and all sorts of hidden conspiracies have arisen one after another, and the turmoil has never ceased. Carter has never been able to let go of this land, and even in his old age, he still wants to do his part to protect Earth."
"Rather than letting her be trapped by her aging body and leave her with only regrets at the end, it's better to completely shed her decaying skin and let her stand out again in her prime."
These words were spoken frankly and transparently, without any mystical or mysterious veil, revealing only the most straightforward goodwill and willingness to help.
Tony paused for two seconds, his fingertips unconsciously tracing the metallic patterns on the armor's gauntlets. The playfulness on his face vanished, and he nodded seriously.
Having been in the superhero world for many years and having seen countless life-or-death crises, he naturally understood the weight behind those words and immediately spoke up.
"I see, that's indeed the best arrangement. I won't disturb your operation then. Would you mind if I observed and learned from the sidelines? Bioregenerative body cultivation is a completely new area of knowledge for me, so this will be a good opportunity to broaden my horizons."
A playful smile played on my lips as I slowly offered my reminder, deliberately pointing out the key details.
"I don't mind at all. There's no hiding anything in the whole process. You can watch for as long as you want and learn as much as you want. But the decision isn't mine; you'll have to ask Steve and Carter themselves."
"Let me make this clear beforehand: once this completely new body is formed from scratch, it will be in its most primitive state, without any clothing to cover it. Are you sure you want to stay and observe? You'd better think it through."
The moment the words left his mouth, the air in the laboratory suddenly became subtly tense.
Tony's expectant and curious expression froze instantly, and he was stunned.
He hadn't even considered such details! His initial thirst for knowledge about cutting-edge biotechnology was instantly replaced by embarrassment, and his scalp tingled.
He instinctively turned his head, his gaze quickly falling on Steve and Peggy Carter.
The next second, two extremely subtle and meaningful gazes fell directly on him.
Steve raised an eyebrow, his gaze calm yet scrutinizing, as if silently appraising a clueless young man eager to join the fun. His tone carried a friendly, teasing quality, conveying the unspoken message, "Are you sure you want to stay and watch?"
Meanwhile, Peggy Carter, despite her gentle and composed demeanor, had a hint of embarrassment and helplessness in her eyes. A faint blush rose on her cheeks as she quietly looked at Tony, offering neither rejection nor rebuke, yet conveying an unspoken sense of distance and inconvenience.
The two remained silent throughout, offering no objection or refusal.
But that strange yet tacit exchange of glances had already made everything perfectly clear.
I understand.
Tony understood instantly!
Even the thickest skin can't withstand this kind of atmosphere.
Staying to observe is equivalent to witnessing the entire process of a legendary woman reshaping her body and revealing her original form.
This isn't observing technology; this is public humiliation!
He didn't want a cold shield slapping haphazardly in his face.
Tony coughed lightly, his curiosity fading quickly and replaced by embarrassment. His previously upright posture stiffened slightly, and the arrogant and unrestrained manner he had displayed when he barged in was gone.
He quickly abandoned any thoughts of watching the spectacle or learning new techniques, awkwardly touched the tip of his nose, and slowed his speech considerably before stammering out a few words.
"Uh... well, never mind then."
"You guys are busy, you guys are busy!"
"Just call me when everything is finished and everything is in order! I'll come back to see the results then, and I won't disturb the core processes!"
After saying this, Tony didn't dare to linger for a moment longer.
He was afraid that if he lingered for even a second longer, the awkward atmosphere would overwhelm him.
He deftly lowered his head, raised his hand, and pressed the activation button for his armor. The silver-red armor instantly closed the helmet, concealing his slightly embarrassed expression.
A slight mechanical roar sounded, and Tony practically fled. He turned around quickly, stepping on the faint light propelling him forward, and charged towards the heavy alloy door without looking back.
"Bang!"
Another soft sound.
The laboratory door, which had just been pushed open, slowly closed automatically as Tony fled.
Within seconds, the noise completely subsided, and the underground laboratory returned to absolute silence.
Only a soft mechanical hum filled the space, and cool white light quietly shone down.
I looked at the tightly closed door and couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Steve, standing beside him, gently shook his head, a hint of helplessness and amusement in his eyes.
Peggy Carter let out a soft sigh of relief, the embarrassment on her face slowly fading away. She looked back at the giant incubation chamber in the center, her eyes once again filled with determination and anticipation.
It has nothing to do with embarrassment, and nothing to do with bystanders.
It's all about a complete rebirth that's about to begin.
I suppressed my smile, my expression turning serious. I raised my hand and aimed it at the incubation chamber, a faint light illuminating my fingertips.
"Alright, everyone else, leave. Let's begin."