Susan had tremendous potential as a superhuman, her mental strength and ability were par on level 4 mutant, A class hero despite being a newbie.
Reed saw this and couldn't say anything to her because he didn't know what to do. First of all, he was confident about Susan's decision but there were factors like the government and the investors. They wouldn't want to lose a powerhouse like her.
" Hey, I finished changing."
Johnny went to the platform as he gestured for Reed to start. Reed nodded at his gesture, instructing him to ignite. His heat instantly broke through the 3000 Celsius mark, constantly rising to the outer temperature of the sun.
" Johnny, stop you are going to melt things. I haven't prepared that well."
Reed instantly called out Johnny to stop because he hadn't prepared for this type of heat yet. Johnny seemed to be disappointed from the sudden stop but there was nothing he could do.
" This is another breakthrough. His heat upper limit can reach super high."
Reed fell into deep thoughts, knowing someone would surely knock on their door and that was right.
Ding*
The elevator button lit up as Reed turned his head around to see his friend. Although they weren't that deep friends, Reed could tell him he was one of the closest people to him on this planet.
" Reed, my friend. I thought you had a crash. Are you alright?"
Victor smiled softly, looking at his friend with a hidden agenda. Both of them were extremely intelligent people, so neither of them could fully read the other self. However, Reed felt perplexed after seeing him.
For some reason, Victor didn't look like he was glad rather he was eyeing something as a businessman. He clearly had some motive here.
" Hi, Victor. I didn't know you were coming here. How did you know we were here?"
Reed suspected Victor was after his research and he was right. Victor was observing them from the start and he felt this was what he was looking for.
A power that could help him to reach his goal that was unattainable at the moment without the help of others and he didn't want to beg for any help. He was Victor Doom who was the peak of the world.
" Words go out fast, my friend. I know you landed here from the first moment. Don't try to fool me. Besides, I am actually interested in your research as your biggest investor. Can I see the data?"
He didn't lie about his goal, going straight to the mark. Reed carefully scanned his face, contemplating whether he should give him his data or not because he wasn't sure it was a good thing.
He knew Victor wasn't a bad person but that didn't mean he was a good person. He hid his past from him and he had no idea what he was going to do with those data.
" I will think about it, Victor. Don't worry I will give you the samples."
Reed decided to play in the middle but that didn't satisfy Victor who was feigning a smile on his face. The duo fell into silence as Victor kept looking at him with a calm look.
" I understand, my friend. Can I look at their powers? I heard you were blessed by God."
Victor didn't inquire any more, shifting the focus to others. This time Reed couldn't refuse him, so he briefly explained their abilities which made Victor more greedy.
He never thought cosmic energy would have such features that rivaled the magic. Perhaps it was easier to get mutation than he thought without awakening X genes.
" Interesting. I never thought cosmic energy would have such an effect. Surely, it varies on the individual. Do you think it is related to the mutants or Inhumans? Most of the heroes got their powers from accident except for them."
Reed fell into deep thoughts, thinking he might have a point. The cosmic radiation altered their DNA and that might be similar to their powers.
" You are right, Victor. I never thought from that side. Should we talk for a moment? I think you and I can figure things out."
Victor smiled deeply at his remark, knowing his goal had been achieved.