In the underground lab, a mixture of anticipation and apprehension filled the air.
At the center of the room stood a massive pod, its gleaming metal and glass shell housing a shimmering, viscous liquid. This new formulation of the Superhuman Serum glowed with a faint blue luminescence, connected to a network of tubes and hoses.
Mac, resolute and determined, stood beside Evan, who watched with a mix of concern and hope.
A few scientists in lab coats, their expressions a blend of focus and anxiety, monitored the setup. These scientists were once the tribal individuals who had been given a second chance at life thanks to Aurora's intervention.
Born with high intelligence but limited by their environment, they had been transformed by Aurora's guidance into experts in their field.