"That's a shame," Howard muttered regretfully, not pressing the matter further.
In reality, Alex had used this opportunity to test Howard, but the results were disappointing. However, he wasn't too surprised; after all, Howard having superhuman abilities would have been quite a deviation from the established timeline.
"Do you know Dr. Abraham Erskine?" Alex suddenly inquired.
Howard was taken aback by the question. The super soldier serum developed by Dr. Abraham was a top-secret project. How did this child know about it?
Alex nodded and casually replied, "I can sense people's thoughts."
This was complete nonsense. Alex hadn't yet obtained Charles Xavier's abilities, so he couldn't possibly read minds.
"You can't read my thoughts, can you?" Howard asked, a hint of suspicion in his eyes.
Alex gave him a sly smile and said, "It's quite exhausting to read people's thoughts. When I tricked you, I sensed it and then heard it."
He shrugged, indicating that he had no ill intentions.
Howard breathed a sigh of relief, convinced that the child couldn't actually read his mind.
"Alright then, I'll take you to meet him."
Alex got up from the sofa, and Howard led him through the exhibition towards a cocktail party. After circling around, they arrived at the back of the ballroom, where a small room was located.
Inside, Dr. Abraham was examining some documents.
Howard knocked on the door, and Abraham responded, "The door is open, come in."
Alex entered the room first and found himself face to face with a man wearing a reddish-brown shirt, gold-rimmed glasses, a mop of unruly hair, and a five o'clock shadow.
This was clearly Dr. Abraham, and the documents he was reviewing likely pertained to Steve Rogers.
"What brings you here, and who's this little guy?" Dr. Abraham inquired, looking at Howard.
"This is my adopted son, Alex," Howard replied.
Alex rolled his eyes but remained silent, accepting the role bestowed upon him.
"Adopted son? Why on earth would you decide to adopt a child out of the blue? You're a playboy without a wife," Abraham grumbled, still engrossed in the documents.
"I want the Super Soldier Serum," Alex stated.
"You're far too young, and the condition of the serum samples is unknown. It wouldn't be of any use to you," Abraham bluntly rejected.
Alex continued, "Just because I don't need it now doesn't mean I won't need it in the future. And besides, it's not wise to put all your eggs in one basket. Accidents can happen."
Abraham looked up at Alex and then turned to Howard, his expression revealing that he had discerned the implications of their conversation.
"Your adopted son seems quite knowledgeable," Abraham remarked, implying that he had picked up on the unspoken aspects of their discussion.
Howard chuckled awkwardly, saying, "This little guy has been a genius since childhood. Why else would I adopt him?"
Abraham gazed at Alex and said, "I must admit, what you said makes sense."
Abraham then explained the Super Soldier Serum, also known as the Super Soldier Formula, which had been treated to unlock the full potential of the recipient, essentially granting them physical abilities akin to a superhuman.
It enhanced all aspects of an individual's abilities, including mental acuity, strength, speed, endurance, healing, vision, immune system, aging, and more.
"Alright you can have the serum." Abraham said to Alex but his words were mentioned for Howar
Abraham trusted Howard and from what he understood from his silent conversation with Howard he knew that there are under curents in play. Maybe he may even die soon.
There are strict security checks when coming and going from the facility but it will be relaxed in Alex's case as he is a child.
So Abraham decided to gift the syrum to Alex thus indirectly giving it to Howard.
Abraham handed a serum sample to Alex, but before using it,
"I will give you the syrum but you need to take it out of here with your own skill. If the security check up catches you then I am not responsible." Abraham warned.
"I have my way." Alex said and he made a few coins float around him to emphase his point.
Abraham was shooked but he refrained from asking further noticing Howards reassuring nod.
Alex knew that to his would happen. He then proceeded to test the syrum with the system.
"System, start testing."
[The test has failed. No valid genes were detected.]
Alex furrowed his brows in disappointment. How could this be? He had gone through all this trouble for nothing?
However, he considered a different possibility. Perhaps the Super Soldier Serum didn't contain genes, which might explain the test results. It could be worth experimenting with it in the future, especially if Steve Rogers succeeded with it. Despite his disappointment, Alex expressed his gratitude.
After storing the serum, he noticed the documents, which appeared to be Steve's file.
"Steve is a good person. I've met him, and he's a remarkable test subject," Alex commented.
"Is that so? I'll pay closer attention to him," Abraham replied, glancing at the file.
(End of this chapter)
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