Chapter 28: The Truth Has Come to Light
The new materials that Steve needed were delivered swiftly. After he picked them up, Steve began refining the enhanced Subatomic Serum.
The most important ingredient in the enhanced Subatomic Serum was the seven-colored energy serum. It was well-hidden and mixed together with the other drugs.
Steve was getting more proficient in the refinement process after multiple experiments. As he observed Steve's refining operation, Kenneth nodded to himself.
"Only someone with at least a few years of experience would be able to achieve such steady mixing techniques and accurate control of the proportions," Kenneth said.
"So, he's really a pharmacist?" asked Duncan.
"Whether or not he is a F grade pharmacist would have to be certified by a pharmacist. But, he is probably at least a senior apprentice or more, with a good foundation in pharmaceutics," said Kenneth.
The crowd, which was skeptical initially, now looked towards Steve with awe and reverence. As for Martin, he looked paler than before. He prayed hard that Steve would make a mistake and not succeed in refining the serum.
Unfortunately, God did not answer Martin's prayer. After failing eight times, Steve finally succeeded in his ninth experiment!
Steve mixed the seven-colored energy serum into the formulated color-changing serum.
Drip!
As the seven-colored energy serum dripped down, the semi-finished Subatomic Serum changed dramatically. Starting from the top to the bottom, it gradually turned into a dreamy, glass-like rainbow color.
"It worked," Steve said calmly.
"It really worked!" said Kenneth, as he stroked his mustache. He was so excited, he accidentally pulled out a few hairs from his mustache.
"Go and get the consigned serum over here to compare the two," Duncan said hurriedly.
Jasmine went to purchase a bottle of enhanced Subatomic Serum, using the name of the mall, as Kenneth took two bottles of serum to carry out rigorous tests in another laboratory. The final result revealed that both serums had exactly the same efficacy!
"It is true! The two serums are exactly the same!" Kenneth looked excitedly at the two reports.
"The enhanced Subatomic Serum is an epoch-making product!" Duncan could not help being excited and said, "With this, the future of mankind will see the birth of many more evolved beings."
After hearing the confirmation, the crowd hurried to Steve's laboratory. During this period, Steve had managed to refine three bottles of enhanced Subatomic Serum, with a success rate of close to 10%.
With continuous practice, coupled with the simulated experiments provided by the Heart of the universe, Steve's success rate was growing at an alarming rate! In just two days, Steve had risen from a beginner to achieving a success rate of 10%! If the news of this achievement went viral, it would surely cause a stir among all pharmacists everywhere!
When Kenneth found out about Steve's success rate, he could not help but exclaim, "Mr. Steve, you are too modest. Only a few F grade pharmacists could achieve your success rate."
At that moment, Steve was an enigmatic figure to everyone. Even though Steve had a strange style of dressing, they felt that Steve was a good fit among the pharmacists, most of whom were also known to have strange personalities.
"I have heard that many great pharmacists are eccentric, to the extent of doing experiments in the nude! Some pharmacists have also found inspiration from sexy things, their actions having been found as utterly disdainful to the Pharmacists Guild," Kenneth exclaimed.
"There is a fine line between a genius and lunatic," Duncan agreed.
Others could not help but also agree with Duncan. Since Steve was able to create the enhanced Subatomic Serum, it was not surprising that his actions were eccentric. As such, he was hailed as a genius, even though not everyone could understand him.
Steve was speechless. His intention was to conceal his real identity. He had not expected for Kenneth and the others to perfect his plan. However, Steve did not wish to clarify the facts, but simply left them to continue their guessing.
"Since everyone has confirmed the efficacy and authenticity of the serum, and also my identity as a true pharmacist," Steve said calmly, "when are you guys going to serve me justice?"
Kenneth's face looked serious. Steve was a rare genius.
No patent for the enhanced Subatomic Serum was filed at the Pharmacists Guild. This meant that Steve would be the only pharmacist who knew how to refine the enhanced Subatomic Serum. As soon as he filed for a patent, he would then possess the full rights to the enhanced Subatomic Serum.
"Mr. Steve, we will surely get you justice for this matter." Kenneth looked sternly at Martin and said, "Martin, you have made false accusations against Steve. The Pharmacists Guild will sue you for your actions."
Martin was already flushed white with fear and shivering all over his body. When he heard that the Pharmacists Guild was going to sue him, he became even more fearful.
"Sir Steve, I was wrong! I was blinded by greed. Please forgive me!" Martin knelt down and begged.
Unfortunately, Steve did not even bother to look at him. After all, it was unknown how many people had already been cheated by him.
At this moment, Officer John and Officer Owen stepped forward. They seized Martin, and Officer John took the iron baton and struck Martin on the head.
"We misunderstood Sir Steve because of you," said Sergeant John angrily.
Officer Owen came up to Steve, took off his beret, and apologized, "Sir Steve, we were deceived by Martin and misunderstood you. We ask you to forgive our mistakes."
"All of you were deceived, so I accept your apologies," Steve said graciously, then added, "However, Martin must be severely punished by the law."
"Sir, please rest assured, the law will not forgive those who make such mistakes!" said Sergeant Owen sternly.
After that, the two officers took Martin away, while he kept pleading to Steve for mercy. Jasmine was appointed as a witness, so she followed them to the police station to record a written statement. The police department would send someone over later to follow-up on the matter.
"Sir Steve, we are deeply sorry for this." Duncan smiled, then took out a glossy card and said, "This is the supreme VIP card of Masa Mall. You will get 50% off all your purchases here from now onl. You can also enjoy the highest discount rate at all Masa Malls worldwide."
Duncan could not wait to annihilate Martin. However, the next best thing he could do now was to redeem himself from his previous mistake. Steve definitely would not miss out on reaping such good benefits!
"Mr. Steve, you have not filed for a patent for the newly created enhanced Subatomic Serum yet, have you?" Kenneth laughed as he spoke.
"Apply for the patent?" Steve had not thought of that yet…
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