Chapter 121. Surging Power
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"All samples have been collected. The test data aligns closely with Luke Cage's original metrics," Connors reported as he reviewed the new subjects' scans. "Some variance may be due to individual physiology. Subject Two had greater muscular density his strength gain outpaced Subject Three. But Subject Three's dermal resilience was significantly higher."
Nolan nodded. "Irrelevant. That variance is the biological baseline. It proves the serum adapts to the host's natural strengths."
He handed Connors a file. "This is the finalized experimental protocol. You'll run the sonic calibration."
Connors gave a sharp nod of acknowledgment.
Nolan then rechecked the reagent formula himself. Everything was precise. No irregularities. He stepped onto the reinforced examination table and lay back, expression calm.
"Start the procedure."
If this worked, Nolan wouldn't just possess Luke Cage's skin-level durability he'd also gain the subdermal reinforcement of Jessica Jones, and the bio-structural amplification of enhanced serum compatibility.
Strategic weapons like missiles, flamethrowers even small-scale nukes would become irrelevant.
And then there was strength.
Already, without fully unlocking his potential, his combined Super Soldier Serum, Spider mutation, and Jessica's bio-serum gave him a physical strength baseline of 35 tons.