Chapter 73: Using The Serum
Not long after, Zack stripped off his shirt and walked toward a sleek, state-of-the-art injection pod tucked in the corner of the lab. Unlike the crude setups used on the test subjects, Zack's station was a fortress of precision and safety. "Prepare the injection," he commanded, lying down in the pod and securing his limbs in the designated restraints.
The pod's hatch closed automatically, sealing Zack inside. "Start the injection," he ordered.
Thin needles pierced Zack's arms, neck, and other points on his body, delivering the super-soldier serum into his bloodstream. Outside the pod, the advanced serum flowed through sterilized tubes, entering his body in controlled doses.
"Injection complete," Ego announced.
"Activate the rays," Zack said, his voice steady despite the sharp tingling spreading through his body.
A dazzling light filled the pod, stimulating Zack's cells and triggering rapid division and reorganization. The pain was immediate and intense. "Ahhh!" Zack groaned, his teeth clenched. The rays gradually intensified, amplifying the serum's effects.
"Ego," Zack gasped, "why does this feel different?"
"Sir, your energy levels are spiking," Ego replied urgently. "They've already surpassed super-soldier thresholds! Should I stop the process?"
"No!" Zack barked. "Increase the power! I can handle it!"