Chapter 232 30. I advise all cat lovers not to do strange things to their cats!
While Dr. Otto was fiddling with that strange symbiote armor, in the room directly above Mason's laboratory, Lady Selena, who had just woken up after a nap, was changing clothes.
Her body is recovering quickly and she has a character that can't be idle, so she plans to do "rehabilitation training" before the war.
As a result, she just put on the yoga clothes that can outline her figure and was about to warm up, but accidentally saw the jar that was placed next to her bed to store the black symbiont that almost killed her shaking.
Very fast shaking, like rocking to exciting music.
This made Selena make a surprised nasal sound. She approached the biological storage tank, and the symbiote "Venom" stored in it seemed very restless, like a frightened beast in its nest.
But in the absence of a host, the symbiont cannot think, and can only act according to instinct.
"How is this going?"
Master Catwoman looked at her "new pet" in amazement. While stroking the head of the lazy Miss McGonagall in her arms, she and her cat cast their eyes on the demented venom in the jar.
"Poor guy, you can't speak or think, and I can't make an automatic dialogue machine for you, maybe you can talk in human form like Mason's ooze monster pet Kevin?
Ha, what an idiot. "
Selena snorted ruthlessly, curled her lips and said:
"When will you be obedient, when will I let you out and say a few words. Well, wait! If it's just thinking, I suddenly have a great idea."
A flash of lightning flashed through the mind of Mrs. Catwoman.
She stopped stroking Miss McGonagall's hand in her arms suddenly, which made Miss McGonagall who was enjoying the massage meow very dissatisfied.
This zombie cat is really well-fed by Selena.
It looked up at the **** shovel officer, and found that Selina was staring at it with wide-eyed eyes and a "dangerous" smile on her face.
Her eyes kept moving back and forth between Miss McGonagall and the venom jar, and the fur on the entire neck of the zombie cat felt the danger exploded.
It meowed and ran away to the distance, trying to get rid of its next fate, but Catwoman shook her hand, and the cat's tail whip flew out and caught the screaming Miss McGonagall in the air, dragging it back.
"What are you afraid of!"
Selina pinched the back of its neck to comfort it:
"You are dead, it will definitely not be able to hurt you, little idiot, just take it as a try, and lend your shriveled brain to the poor little venom.
Don't be afraid, nothing will die.
I promise! "
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"Kevin, bring solution number four here."
In the alchemy laboratory on the lower level of Osborne Tower, Mason stood in front of the fast-running centrifuge and shouted without looking back.
Behind him, on the shelf full of various bottles and jars, a wriggling khaki "slime monster" suddenly crawled up, chattering and changing into the appearance of Catwoman, and took a bottle from the shelf. The green solution was taken out and moved to Mason's side, clumsily imitating Selena's usual way of making gestures.
"Change to another one. Your simulation is too ugly. Be careful that Selena beats you. Also, remember to simulate the clothes when changing the human form. Now this is too obscene."
Mason said something casually, took a glance at the alchemy solution that Kevin handed over, sighed and said:
"This is the No. 2 solution used to make ordinary potions, not the No. 4 solution specially used to analyze the ingredients of items. I taught you Arabic numerals before, and you are really out of your mind.
It's the yellow bottle!
Go, take it again. "
The reprimanded slime monster is not angry either. In fact, the IQ of this little thing probably doesn't understand the meaning of "angry".
It made a bubbling sound and returned to the shelf without hesitation. After hesitating for a long time this time, it finally chose the right solution, and then turned into a cold bucket and handed the solution to Mason.
After being praised, it changed back to the shape of a ball of ooze with a blissful swish, and jumped into the paint pot next to it to absorb the paint to dye itself in colorful colors to entertain itself.
The ooze monster separated from Mudface seems to have also acquired a bit of the weird habit of the Gotham villain. It is very keen to "perform" its various abilities in front of Mason in order to get the owner's reward and affirmation.
It's like an excellent stage actor eager to get applause and encouragement. Simply put, this is a "drama" slime monster.
In the dim alchemy laboratory, the high-speed centrifuge stopped quickly, and Mason took out three bottles of separated serum components, two of which belonged to the purified product of the rationing reinforcement seized from the Cleaner Commander.
It is not the first time he has dealt with these things, so he is very skilled.
But the third bottle of liquid is a bit strange.
Even after three filtrations and two purifications and separations, the serum sample from Peter Parker still maintained a weird unresolvable state.
Mason first completed the processing of ordinary reinforcements, so as to make better reinforcements for the servants of the K team, and then he frowned and looked at the spider serum in his hand.
"I tried five times, and the separation failed every time. It doesn't seem to be a problem with the craftsmanship. The reason why the complete Spider-Man genetic module cannot be obtained is probably related to his origin story."
He rubbed his chin and looked at the cloudy test tube that obviously failed to separate, and said:
"According to Peter Sr., his parents are excellent biologists, so the birth of this version of Spider-Man should have been arranged in advance.
Even if the super spider bites someone else, it will not create a new Spider-Man, because the genes that give superpowers are bound to Peter's DNA from the beginning.
In other words, Peter's DNA is the key to unlocking Spider-Man's secrets. "
"The typical deep encryption structure of the gene chain, if you have an Isu-style gene decomposition instrument at hand, you can easily crack it.
But obviously you can't do it now. "
On the workbench next to Mason, the Isu ghost Consus sat there. He obviously had a say in his professional field, and suggested to Mason:
"My brother, I suggest that you don't waste too much time on this mysterious encrypted gene. If it's just to strengthen the combat effectiveness, I think the knowledge of biological mutation left by Juno is more suitable for you.
I can teach you how to control those biological mutagenesis processes to a stable and temporary level, and use your current alchemy skills to produce corresponding mutagenic liquids.
It is perfect for your subordinates and soldiers to use. "
"I also really want to spend some more time studying these Isu knowledge, but the problem is that I don't have that much time."
Mason rubbed his forehead, and threw the test tube that failed to separate into the trash can.
He said to Consus' biosignal:
"After the matter at hand is over, we will discuss further study and production. Now I have to make an 'escape plan' for myself, if the worst happens.
I mean, if I'm stuck on the ground and can't get out through the world gate, I'll have to figure out another way.
Poison Ivy has verified that the spellcaster on my side has the ability to temporarily block the operation of the single world gate. "
"Well, I'm not good at this. I'm just a biologist after all."
Consus shrugged regretfully, turning into a faint blue arc of data and dissipating on Mason's shroud cloak.
This Isu ghost is quite interesting.
There was always a fine line in his conversations with Mason.
Mason knew that Consus wanted something from him. Of course, this ancient Isu wanted to regain his flesh and blood, but the guy was very patient and never made the request.
Maybe he is also observing whether his "brother" recovered from the outsider is credible?
"Try this first."
Mason took out two test tubes from his arms.
One of them is the Kryptonian blood sample he got from the Batcave before, and the other contains the mutated Kryptonian serum taken from the zombie superman Bizarro.
He hopes to use these two serums as raw materials to make a powerful temporary reinforcement for himself.
But it was quite difficult. He poured Bizarro's serum into the crucible, added a high-purity solution to it, heated it with a magic fire until it was warm, and began to stir.
Just after the seventh stirring, an uncontrollable destructive force exploded in the crucible, splashing fire like a firecracker, and shattering the entire crucible.
The high-temperature debris splashed and was blocked by the open penguin umbrella and fell to the ground. The expressionless Mason closed the umbrella in his hand, and took the frightened ooze monster Kevin off his shoulder and threw it aside. paint bucket.
He stepped forward to clean up the mess with no special expression, and seemed to be used to such dangerous accidents.
Alchemy.
Who doesn't blow up a few crucibles?
"But this thing is too evil, isn't it? Is it true that there is no way to analyze the mysteries of Kryptonians' power with magic? Think about it, if this thing is really so easy to discover, the master probably would have made it against Da Chao. compound."
Mason complained in a low voice.
"No, you just used the wrong solution!
In the third paragraph of the eleventh section of Hogwarts Advanced Potions class, when dealing with high-complexity alchemy drugs, a specially prepared palliative solution and at least three parts of coolant must be added.
It seems that your Potions class must have failed. After all, I have never seen you on campus. Maybe I should call you 'transfer student'. "
A hoarse sound like a knife rubbing against a stone sounded at the back of the alchemy laboratory. Mason turned around quickly and aimed the penguin umbrella at the back.
But unexpectedly, the person who appeared in front of him was not a stranger
"Professor McGonagall?"
Mason exclaimed.
It was so shocking that the Sorting Hat on his head jumped violently.
Damned!
What appeared in front of me was Professor Minerva McGonagall, wearing a witch's robe, with a haggard complexion but also wearing the iconic pointed hat.
Not cat form!
is the real old witch in human form!
It's just that her scarlet cat eyes mean that she has not "resurrected from the dead" and is still the essential form of a zombie, but she seems to have regained her sanity.
"etc!"
Mason immediately noticed the strange and irregular movement of Professor McGonagall's robe, and there was no wind in the laboratory. A bold guess immediately jumped into Mason's mind.
He said suspiciously:
"Venom? Is that you?"
"it's me."
The deep and turbid female voice sounded from Professor McGonagall's long-dried vocal cords, which represented that there was a second will in this body, but listening to its voice, one could tell that the symbiosis that had found a new host must be very unhappy now .
"You... what's going on with you?"
Mason put down the penguin umbrella in his hand, rubbed his aching head and said:
"What exactly did Selena do to you? And what kind of magical chemical reaction did you achieve in this weird state?"
"The resurrection stone you put in my body, Mason Cooper."
Professor McGonagall changed back to her voice that could scare a crying bear, and said slowly:
"That thing helped me regain some sanity after death, and your cat-crazed female friend had some whims that I couldn't understand in what kind of mental state she was in just now.
She placed this strange symbiote on me.
It requires my brain to think, and the activation it does to my brain reminds me of an Animagus spell. "
"This dead body should have no vitality, it is not a qualified host at all!"
She switched to Venom's deep voice and continued to explain:
"But the **** stone locked her in death, leaving her in a state of immortality, so that I can barely use her degraded brain to complete my thinking.
Such a form cannot last long.
I'm putting my life into this conversation, Mason Cooper, let me make a long story short! "
"Well, you say."
Mason pulled a chair and sat on it, took out a cigarette and sniffed it under his nostrils, he said:
"Let me go first, what about Selena? You didn't hurt her, did you? After all, although she treats you both as pets, she is really good to you."
"The little girl fainted from fright."
Professor McGonagall let out a hoarse and dry laugh, and said:
"She seems to be very unhealthy, and is in a weak recovery period. I found the water of death and a balm in her bag and gave her to take it. She will sleep for twelve hours and be refreshed.
I don't hate her.
She reminds me of the alternative life I tried when I was young and wanted to leave my wizarding behind. "
"No time to chat right now! Old hag! Let me talk!"
Venom viciously snatched control of this body. It stared at Mason with wide eyes and asked:
"You have something terrible in your hand, something very terrible to us! I just felt its breath, where did you get it?"
"You mean the fragments of the Black Death Sword?"
Mason raised his head and said:
"I almost forgot about this. As the ancestor of the symbiosis, the Black Death Sword was able to absolutely suppress and manipulate the lives of your symbiosis when it was created by Gnar.
Although what I hold is only a small fragment, it is still enough to tear you apart.
After all, you are the weakest group among all the symbiotes, Venom, what do you want to talk to me about? Come on, as long as it's not too much, I will consider it.
But after all the advantage is on my side, so I will say.
Be careful, Venom, better not say something that will make me angry. "
"You can't use it!"
Venom scolded a little violently:
"That's a dangerous thing. With your mortal will, you can't resist the temptation from the Black Death Sword. Except for Gnar, that thing has no owner."
"Gnar is dead, dead dead."
Mason glanced at Venom and said:
"Why do you think the Black Death Sword was broken so thoroughly?
The symbiont **** probably blocked the way of the Council of Hope, and was killed in the end. Even its weapons became their spoils of war and were used by them to harvest the gods of the world.
I believe those guys know the characteristics of Black Death Sword very well.
The fact that they dare to take it out means that they have completely cleaned up the residue of Gnar's power left on it, which is also good news for you, Venom.
You don't have to worry about your ruthless **** being resurrected in the body of some hapless creature. "
"This is indeed good news, but you should still throw it away, it's ominous!"
Venom is a bit short of words.
After all, it can fight well, but it is really difficult for it to play tricks with Mason. It is confused by Mason's two or three sentences, so it doesn't know how to say it.
Seeing it face Professor McGonagall's face full of wisdom but humming like a fool and unable to speak, Mason felt bad for it.
The young man waved his hand and said:
"I promise I won't use it against you, Venom, if you cooperate with Selena to be more obedient. You know what I mean, you are not allowed to modify her body, and you are not allowed to influence her mind.
Do well in your role as a tool person.
I don't want what happened to Eddie Brock to happen to Selena.
Once I find out that you are dishonest, I will have good fruit for you! "
"Don't Mention Eddie!"
The venom was furious, and it turned out the ferocious black and white speckled "faceguard" to cover Professor McGonagall's body and said to Mason with claws and claws:
"Eddie died. Right in front of my eyes, he was my friend, the only friend!"
"It's great, I helped him avenge."
Mason spread his hands and said:
"The cleaners of this world were crushed by me, and you know that, so you owe me another favor."
"No, Eddie's murderer is not here."
Venom calms down.
It hid its hideous appearance again, and said a little out of breath:
"I will try to work with that weak woman, as you wish, Mason Cooper, but there is no way to make her use my full strength without modifying her body."
"Selena is a scout and a thief, not a combatant."
Mason waved his hand and said:
"Besides, the strength of the symbiote depends on the foundation of the host. I will use a safe method to make Selina stronger. You just need to sit back and enjoy the achievements.
As for whether she wants to avenge your only friend with you. That is something you two need to discuss, and I will not participate.
Now, get Professor McGonagall out!
I need to talk to her. "
(end of this chapter)