I decided to build two casket-sized chambers. Before I started, I studied Dr. Brian David Banner's work on Gamma radiation. I don't know why I decided to study gamma radiation when I already knew about electromagnetic radiation.
I have to admit, that bastard was crazy, but his ideas were solid. He was just too obsessed with them.
I felt like he was possessed.
He was trying to make humans immune to sickness and cancer, but he kept failing. His obsession drove him to a mental hospital. He even experimented on his kid and killed his wife because of it.
I built the chambers successfully. My family wasn't even surprised when I brought a chunk of metal into the basement. They're probably used to me bringing random things home.
It took me the whole day to build them. Yes, I built both in a single day.
I realized something… I probably need a van or a hearse to move them to a different location.
Then it hit me: I built radiation chambers, but there's no way to control how much Vita-rays I can trigger externally.
Ahh, I'll build that tomorrow.
«Sir, you need to look at this.»
"What is it?"
«Apparently, there's a Skrull visiting a woman at the hospital.»
"What does that have to do with me?"
«I guess nothing. I just thought you should know. :(»
"Wait, are you feeling dejected?"
«NO! It's just your imagination.»
"Okay. How do you know that a Skrull is visiting someone at the hospital? I'm pretty sure a Skrull looks like a human."
«I used thermal vision, NIR, and multispectral imaging to view through the hospital cameras. Skrulls have slightly different biology. They're like humans. Same biology, Different racial. Their wavelength are slightly off than normal humans.»
"Okay… so why should I care about a Skrull visiting someone? The Skrull is just living their life."
«Because I think the Skrull is planning to take the human's lifestyle.»
"Oh shit… what makes you think that?"
«Because the human has a Congenital Heart Defect.»
"Oh. What's her name?"
«Dr. Priscilla Davis.»
"Never heard of her."
«She's a doctor in Manhattan, born with CHD.»
"Okay… so you're just going to try to help people who are unfortunate."
«No.»
"Then why?"
«I don't need a reason. She's a good doctor and a good person.»
"Let's start developing a cure then."
«On it sir.»
I started developing a cure for CHD. I didn't care what type it was, I just focused on creating a cure.
I used Promethium and Cavorite in the process. Apparently, demons are resistant to most things and probably immune to human diseases, especially CHD.
It took me three days to develop it, mainly because I still had school and spent time with Maria during that period.
I named it the Genetic Serum.
It doesn't enhance the body or make it immune to all diseases, I can't do that yet. What it does is reset the body to its "factory settings," which means healthy.
If someone is born blind, the serum restores their sight.
If someone has cancer before stage 4, it eliminates it. If it's stage 4, there's an 80% chance of death because the serum accelerates the spread.
If someone can't feel their limbs, it restores sensation, but it can't regenerate lost limbs.
As long as something is wrong and no limbs are missing, the serum fixes it.
The day after I finished developing it, Friday, I took my mom's car and drove toward New York. It's supposed to be a 12-hour drive.
My mother got mad at me for not buying my own car. Then she said I should get my own house. I don't know why she brought it up, but I'm not moving.
"For a millionaire, you're pretty petty. You live with your mother and use her car," she said.
"That's how you stay a millionaire," I replied.
She wanted to argue, but couldn't find the words—so she just shouted at me.
I drove toward the hospital where the doctor worked. By the time I got there, it was lunchtime.
I only drove for about three hours, give or take. I was speeding the entire time.
SPACE handled the speed cameras and traffic lights. It even manipulated the speed guns used by traffic cops.
Any time I enter a building with cameras, SPACE edits me out of the footage.
I spotted the doctor sitting outside at the hospital cafeteria, talking to another woman. They were having lunch.
"If you're going to… can you please look after them?" the African-American woman said. I already knew she was Dr. Priscilla Davis. The other woman had to be the Skrull.
"Of course. I'll stay in touch with them," the Skrull replied.
"If possible, don't forget those three things," Priscilla said. "Promise me, set me at sea, look after them, and don't hurt the person you love."
"Okay," the Skrull said.
It was easy to hear them from a distance. SPACE could isolate and analyze speech patterns.
I walked over, sat at their table without greeting them, and started eating their food.
They both stared at me in shock.
"This is good. Really fucking good," I said while eating. "Who made this?"
"I did. Excuse me, who are you?" Priscilla asked, clearly expecting an answer. The Skrull looked at me the same way.
"Oh, sorry. I'm Felix. Nice to meet me," I said, continuing to eat. "Are you going to finish this?"
They just stared at me, basically giving silent permission to keep eating.
"Can I add a fourth one to what you were talking about?" I said, looking at both of them after finishing the food.
"What are you talking about?" the Skrull asked, staring at me. Wait… I don't even know if she's a she or a he.
"Number four. It's confidential," I said. "Relax, I'll tell you. It's just confidential to others, okay?"
"Can you tell me what you're doing here?" Priscilla asked.
"Oh, that? I'll tell you before I leave," I replied, then looked at the Skrull. "Number four, live your life to the fullest."
I paused for a second.
"Oh, I never asked your name. What's your name?" I asked her.
"My name is Sharon," she said, watching me carefully.
"What's your real name… Skrull?" I said, my tone turning serious.
She tensed instantly. Priscilla flinched too.
"M-my name is Verra," she stuttered.
"No need to be afraid. I'm not here to hurt you. Hell, I'm incapable of hurting you," I said calmly, then turned to Priscilla.
"Dr. Priscilla Davis, to answer your question, I'm here to hire you at Oseong Corporation."