American comics: Starting with replicating Superman's talent

Chapter 345 Who says Iron Man can't use his shield?

"Welcome, sir."

The heavy, explosion-proof metal door slowly opened, and a cold female voice echoed in the corridor: "Dr. Erskine is in the laboratory with Mr. Luther."

After listening to the singer's report, Gino nodded and led Tony and Ethan inside.

As soon as he entered, Gino heard Lex and Dr. Erskine arguing.

"Why reduce the dosage? Only by maintaining the dosage can we create the strongest warrior."

"But Mr. Luther, you can't ignore the effects of this drug on people's minds. If the dosage is maintained and it is used on a large scale, it will only create a group of antisocial lunatics."

The two men arguing were Dr. Erskine, a young man with a bald head but a face full of collagen, and an old, fat man with a receding hairline and an aged face. Erskine was the man Gino had kidnapped from some unknown Marvel universe.

Just like the "it smells so good" phenomenon, the doctor initially disliked this place very much when he first arrived.

He wanted to return to his own time and make some contributions to the world.

However, the "it smells so good" principle is a universal truth.

What you once despised may become what you long for.

What you once liked may become what you now dislike.

Compared to the 19th century, the technology and food of the 21st century are overwhelmingly superior. The force of the times knocked Dr. Erskine into a daze, but he ultimately chose to stay in this universe and continue to improve his super soldier serum.

"What are you talking about?"

Gino intervened in their conversation.

"I plan to mass-produce some serum to sell to the military," Lex shrugged.

Although he was rich, money is a consumable, and with Lionel as his disgusting father, Lex had limited funds at his disposal. So sometimes he would use technology to make some money.

"But that kind of thing"

Dr. Erskine's face showed urgency as he looked at Gino. There was an unwritten consensus within the Luthor Corporation that Lex Luthor was the undisputed tyrant within the organization, and if anyone could dissuade him or get Lex to listen to advice, it was only his Superman brother, Gino Luthor.

He has always been a kind scientist.

Yes, a kind scientist.

After witnessing firsthand the bloodshed he had created that created a monster called Red Skull, Dr. Erskine went to America in an attempt to use American power to eradicate the evil he had committed.

This is undoubtedly an idealist.

But the world needs idealists. If a country or society is filled with all sorts of sophisticated immediateists, it will be a devastating blow to human civilization.

"Ah, Lex, you should give the Doctor some time," Gino said casually, knowing Lex well—a pragmatist.

"Phew, two weeks at most." Lex held up two fingers, glanced at the small mustache behind Gino, and raised an eyebrow: "Who's this guy?"

Perhaps it was a mutual respect between scientists, or something else, but Lex found the little mustache rather annoying.

"I am Tony Stark." Tony puffed out his chest. "That suit of armor you left outside the lab is quite well-made, and the idea of ​​a miniature nuclear reactor is quite impressive. But what material did you use to stabilize the instability of nuclear energy?"

Tony was a little curious. As a genius, he had once envisioned building a small nuclear reactor, but he was often unable to do so due to limitations in materials.

"interesting."

Lex raised an eyebrow and a smile played on his lips.

In any world, geniuses are always proud, arrogant, and flamboyant.

Lex was actually quite annoyed because most of the people around him followed the "self-cultivation" path. In short, they solved problems by fighting with their fists, including Batman, who, despite having superhuman technology, always liked to wear ridiculous suits and beat up those annoying criminals with his fists in the middle of the night.

If Lex Luthor were in his shoes to do this, he would definitely create a bunch of pre-programmed RoboCop and kill them all if they dared to commit a crime. Wouldn't that be a better way to solve the problem?

But the power of technology has always been underestimated, which makes Lex very unhappy.

The fact that someone could recognize his masterpiece, just like someone praising his invention at an invention exhibition, made Lex feel much better.

"That's because I used it."

In high spirits, Lex didn't forget to share his thoughts with Tony.

"But I think if things change..."

The collision of these two geniuses' minds brought each other profound inspiration.

Gino ignored their conversation and instead focused his attention on Dr. Erskine: "Doctor, prepare a bottle of Super Soldier Serum for me."

"Huh?" Dr. Erskine was slightly taken aback. His first thought was that Gino was going to use the Super Soldier Serum, but then he realized he couldn't help but laugh at his own idea.

Does Gino need the Super Soldier Serum?

The opponent is a terrifying being capable of shattering the moon with a single punch, while the Super Soldier Serum can at best only manage to hold back an armed helicopter.

"OK."

Erskine nodded and turned to walk towards the other locker.

But in a corner unseen by him, the boy's lips curled into a playful smile.

Yes, from the beginning, Gino had no intention of rescuing Tony himself.

That would be too boring. While unchanging routines are certainly stable, they can also be tedious.

Gino wanted to play, or rather, experiment with some interesting things.

For example, if Tony were injected with the super soldier serum modified by Dr. Erskine, which greatly enhances his physical abilities, would he still be easily defeated when facing Eastern soldiers and Captain America in the future?

Gino expressed that he would really like to see the scene where, after Captain America breaks through Tony's armor, the old Tony raises his fist and gives Captain America a set of military-style punches.

Hmm, Tony Stark with eight-pack abs, that's kind of interesting to think about.

What? Who said scientists can't be melee fighters? Isn't that the same as Loki being unable to be an assassin? Why can Asgardians be assassins but Earthlings can't?

That's planetary discrimination, my dear!

Okay, back to the main point. While Gino was lost in thought, Dr. Erskine quickly brought over the serum.

"Mr. Gino, the improved VI model."

"Be specific?"

"More stable, more convenient, more powerful, and more secure."

"very good!"

Listening to Erskine's summary, Gino nodded in satisfaction. With him giving Tony a boost, it would be hard for Tony to lose when the Avengers fought each other in the Civil War!

(End of this chapter)