Vientiane Book Cafe, Study Room 101.
Seeing the handsome blond man in front of him, Steve silently compared him to the photo Coulson had given him. A gentle smile appeared on his face: "Hello, are you Professor Lockhart?"
Lockhart looked at the man in front of him, who was slightly thin but exuded a dangerous aura. He replied, "Yes, I am Gilderoy Lockhart. Please take a seat, Captain." As he spoke, he gestured with his hand, and the empty teacup on the desk began to fill with tea.
When Steve saw this scene, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, but after seeing Lockhart sit down opposite him, he slowly sat down.
"Hello, Captain. Can I call you Steve?" Lockhart asked gently. "How have you been in the past 70 years? Everyone thought you died in the war."
"Of course, Professor Lockhart," Steve nodded, then shook his head and said, "I'm very sorry, I just woke up recently, and I have no memory of the past 70 years."
Hearing this, Lockhart showed a pitying look. "Steve, the world has changed a lot in the past 70 years, and you have to experience it."
"Steve, I suggest you go online when you go back. Last time, I saw a very good website that recorded the history of the United States for more than 200 years and the changes in various fields in the past hundred years, including technology, finance, medicine, music, movies, etc. The field is introduced in great detail. It should be of great help to you."
As he spoke, Lockhart stretched out his wand and tapped it lightly. In an instant, a piece of paper with a website name appeared in front of Steve, then landed smoothly on the desk.
This URL was a website Lockhart had found before to verify the differences between the history of the Marvel world and the history he knew in his previous life. The introduction was very detailed, allowing Lockhart to understand the various events that had happened on Earth in the Marvel world over the past hundreds of years. The general context was the same, but many events and people had undergone considerable changes.
When Steve saw the website name in front of him, he took out a black notebook from his pocket and opened the latest page. He copied the URL and put the note in his notebook. He felt that if what Lockhart said was true, this website might be of great help to him. He felt very confused about modern electronic devices and various screens. Many people gave him suggestions, asking him to watch certain movies, news, or listen to music. He wrote it all down, but it felt very fragmented.
If he wanted to understand the system, it seemed that he still needed to enter the website provided by Lockhart. Well, the professor is indeed a professor, and the advice he gives is much more reliable than the advice given by ordinary people. In recent times, he had also done some research on so-called computers. At least, he could open web pages.
The copying time passed very quickly. In less than 10 seconds, Steve raised his head and said gratefully, "Thank you, Professor Lockhart."
Afterwards, Lockhart chatted for a few more words before returning to the topic. "By the way, Steve, I heard my student say before that you want a potion to restore human health or restore youth, right?"
"Yes, Professor Lockhart," Steve nodded heavily. "I heard from Coulson that I might be able to get help from you. I know you believe in equal exchange. If I can achieve my goal, I will try my best to meet your needs."
Hearing this, Lockhart was thoughtful. He had heard Vera talk about Steve's request before, but now that he thought about it carefully, he knew who the potion was for. Who else but Peggy Carter?
He had many magic potions to restore health, but restoring youth was difficult. There were magic potions, but for ordinary people, the magic power might blow them to pieces. The gap between ordinary people and wizards was really big. If they wanted to drink it, it would either need to be diluted or their physical fitness would need to be strengthened.
When he thought about physical fitness, seeing Captain Steve Rogers at this time, Lockhart thought of the Super Soldier Serum, which could really improve physical fitness. It's a pity that it was completely lost later. It seemed that only Steve successfully fused with it. No, there was also Hydra's Red Skull, but the side effects were quite significant. It seems Steve had something special about him.
Thoughts flashed, Lockhart said slowly, "Steve, I have heard about you, and I admire you very much. I will not deny you the rejuvenation potion. However, you must know that these potions are intended for use by wizards because wizards have the magic power to digest them, and ordinary people are more likely to explode and die after drinking them."
Hearing this, Steve's heart sank, then he listened again.
"As for the magic potion that restores health, this one is fine. However, there are still basic requirements for physical fitness. If the person is not fit enough, they might die from the energy explosion before the potion takes effect. After all, these potions were originally reserved for sorcerers, who can absorb them very well through magic power. Ordinary people can only absorb them instinctively based on their physical fitness."
Hearing this, Steve looked downcast. He felt that what Lockhart said was indeed logical.
Then, Lockhart asked gently, "Steve, can you tell me who is going to use the potion? Maybe I can provide some advice."
Steve thought for a while and said guiltily, "Professor Lockhart, I want to use it for my previous girlfriend, Peggy Carter. I left her waiting for me for 70 years while I was stuck in the ice, retaining my appearance. But for her, time has passed every minute, and she is now an old woman."
Hearing this, Lockhart nodded slowly, and then began to prepare for the show. "In this case, Ms. Carter is indeed old. If she wants to use potions, she can only use them by diluting them, and these must be adjusted according to her physical strength. If you are willing, you can bring Ms. Carter to me and I will make adjustments according to her physical condition. At the same time, the environment here will be more nurturing and more suitable for the elderly to live."
"Steve, what do you think?"
Steve was a little stunned. He was already ready to give up, but according to Professor Lockhart, there was still a chance. With his thoughts turning, Steve immediately said, "Okay, Professor Lockhart, I will bring Peggy here when I get back."
Hearing what Steve said, Lockhart nodded slightly, and then said slowly, "Yes, I have told you what I can do. Although I admire your past, according to my principles, whatever you get, you must give something. There are some things that I need your help with. To be precise, you and Ms. Carter's help. My students lack practical experience and may need your help in training. Also, Ms. Carter, as the founder of S.H.I.E.L.D., has rich organizational experience. I also want her to help train some of my students."
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