Bab 16: Integrate

When Steve was still in a weakened state, Alex seized the opportunity to pluck a single strand of hair from him. With a sly grin, Alex tossed the hair into system resource bank.

"Start collecting genes," Alex silently commanded.

The voice of the system resonated in his ears, confirming the success of the test. Was this the key to fortifying the super soldier gene?

As expected, Alex couldn't help but feel a rush of excitement. However, the super soldier serum he had requested had proven ineffective.

"Strengthen it," Alex commanded inwardly.

Simultaneously, he tugged at the corner of Howard's clothes and said, "I'm heading back now."

"Alright, take care on your way," Howard nodded, his voice filled with genuine concern.

"Of course," Alex replied before making his way out.

He was well aware that Dr. Abraham would later face a dire fate at the hands of HYDRA's agents. Not intervening would certainly complicate matters, and Alex despised complications.

After all, Dr. Abraham had a good relationship with Howard, and Howard recognized Alex's abilities. Should he intervene if a HYDRA agent took a shot?

That was a dilemma.

If Alex saved him, it would undoubtedly alter the course of future events. Who knew if there would be more super soldiers like Steve?

If he didn't save him, Howard might hold a grudge. After all, Alex owed his survival to Howard, and he might lose a valuable ally in the long run.

....

As soon as he settled into the car, he activated the system.

"Strengthening is completed. Do you wish to integrate?" the system inquired.

Alex was well aware of the significant flaws in Dr. Abraham's super soldier serum. The good would become better, and the bad could become worse. Captain America was a prime example, originally a virtuous figure who became even more heroic after the serum. But what about Red Skull? His ambition had swelled to world-conquering proportions after the serum, making him a formidable adversary.

Furthermore, there was the need for the "light of life" for rapid growth, an energy source Alex couldn't rely on.

The super soldier serum, once enhanced by the system, carried none of these side effects. It wouldn't alter one's character and didn't require the "light of life."

"Integrate," Alex decided firmly.

In an instant, a tingling sensation engulfed his entire body, akin to being submerged in magma. Then, a soothing warmth enveloped him, reminiscent of soaking in a hot spring.

Soon, these sensations subsided, leaving behind a wellspring of newfound strength. Alex couldn't help but curl his lips into a satisfied smile.

"Not bad", Alex couldn't help but smirk.

This time, unlike the X gene, there was no need for a painful ordeal; it was more like breaking a sweat without shedding blood.

However, his satisfaction was short-lived as gunshots erupted from a nearby shop. Alex's gaze quickly zeroed in on the source—a Caucasian man bursting out of a Brooklyn antique store, brandishing a submachine gun.

A military agent pursued him, relentlessly firing shots. The man seemed well-prepared and had a getaway vehicle waiting not far from the shop.

To prevent the military from catching up, the white man made a drastic move, detonating a car—coincidentally, one Alex had boarded.

The explosion roared through the air, a deafening crescendo of chaos.

The explosion was so powerful that it reduced the car to fragments, leaving Alex standing amidst the wreckage, his expression dazed.

"Fuck!" Alex muttered in disbelief.

All the energy from the explosion and the engulfing flames had been absorbed by him, leaving him unharmed. However, there was a bizarre side effect – Alex's entire body had turned pitch black, a darkness so profound it seemed to swallow all light.

Amidst the chaos, he watched as Peggy Carter, gun in hand, fired three rapid shots at a taxi, instantly killing the driver. The man, determined to escape, disposed of the lifeless body and took control of the taxi, making a sharp turn. Peggy, undeterred, fired two more shots, but the agile driver managed to evade them all.

In the midst of this mayhem, Steve, now a super soldier, burst out of the shop. He swiftly pushed Peggy aside and then stood up, striding purposefully toward the fleeing taxi.

As Steve gradually harnessed the newfound power within him, he managed to catch up to the taxi. With a mighty leap, he landed on the roof, gripping it firmly to prevent being thrown off by the speeding vehicle.

Alex wiped his blackened face, his expression shifting from shock to anger. This was nothing short of a catastrophe. He had been so terrified.

Eventhough he had these new powers he was just a regular guy who had transmigrated to marvel less than a week ago. And this sudden explosion rocked his soul.

His heart still raced from the adrenaline rush.

However, the situation had become complicated. Pursuing the scene would undoubtedly lead to questions. A ten-year-old boy with innate strength was one thing, but outrunning a car was another entirely. People would start to wonder.

Even if he was Howard's adopted son, he would surely be subjected to a battalion of tests. If it were discovered that he possessed super soldier genes, it would spell trouble.

As someone who detested trouble, Alex made a calculated decision not to pursue the unfolding chaos. After all, Captain America could handle the situation, right?

Furthermore, Alex was aware of the forthcoming plot development; the HYDRA agent would inevitably resort to poison and meet his end.

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Bab 17: Captain America

Steve pursued the Nazi agent relentlessly, and despite a few shots fired by the agent, Steve remained unharmed. Eventually, the agent reached a small dock in Brooklyn, where he hijacked a child and successfully distanced himself from Steve.

He then activated a remote control to surface a pre-prepared submarine, boarded it, and sailed out of the port. His goal was to escape Steve, who had become a super soldier.

However, back on the shore, Steve managed to land a knee strike, bringing the Nazi agent to the ground. During the struggle, a bottle of blue potion fell from the agent and shattered on the ground.

As Steve attempted to question the agent, the latter chose to end his own life by ingesting poison.

Meanwhile, Dr. Abraham had also died, and the Nazi agent had destroyed his research notes. The military was eager to continue the study of the Super Soldier Serum, prompting them to summon Steve to draw his blood.

However, the serum had already been integrated with Steve's genetic makeup, making it impossible to replicate Dr. Abraham's formula.

Howard Stark was aware that Alex possessed a sample of the Super Soldier Serum and used it as a bargaining chip to negotiate favorable terms with the military, securing significant benefits for Stark Industries. Howard handed over the serum to the military.

Yet, without Dr. Abraham's research and development formula, reverse-engineering the Super Soldier Serum proved futile.

Steve didn't return to the barracks that night, and his former boot camp had been disbanded in preparation for deployment to the European battlefield.

Steve donned the Captain America costume that had become synonymous with his identity and began touring to promote war bonds and increase security sales.

On the other hand, Alex had pushed his physical abilities to the limits attainable by the human body. Whether it was strength, speed, or intelligence, everything had been enhanced.

Understanding that knowledge was power, and equipped with an unparalleled memory, Alex delved into a wide range of subjects, with a particular focus on genetics.

Meanwhile, Howard examined the mechanical parts of the Nazi submarine that had piqued his interest. Lacking any prior knowledge of this technology, he decided to disassemble it with Alex's help.

Using his magnetic abilities, Alex lifted and controlled the submarine with ease.

"You should be in school at your age, not tinkering at home," Howard remarked, wiping sweat from his brow as he observed Alex engrossed in a genetics book.

Alex shot Howard an incredulous look. At his age, he was supposed to attend school with a bunch of ten-year-old kids? It seemed absurd to him.

"Nope, what can elementary school teach me? I've already self-taught college-level knowledge." Alex remarked with a hint of disdain.

"This way, you can meet other kids and make friends. It's better than just staying at home," Howard replied.

"Make friends with a bunch of kids playing in the mud? I think I could pass Massachusetts or Cambridge, maybe even Oxford when I go to college now," Alex retorted as he jumped off the sofa and headed for the door. He told Howard, "I'm going to see Steve's performance now. I won't be back for a while."

"Alright, have a good time," Howard replied without turning away, still engrossed in studying the two submarines.

Alex made his way to the securities sales center, where Steve was performing. To be honest, Alex was more interested in the beautiful women dancers in the show than Steve's performance.

As for Steve, he was dressed in a rather unimpressive costume, quite different from the super soldier he had become.

Although it might not be the most appropriate description, it was a fact that most people came to see the attractive performers and Alex was no exception. After the performance, Alex went backstage and found Steve.

Steve spotted Alex and greeted him with a smile, "Hey, Alex."

"You're discharged? Instead of fighting Nazis on the battlefield, you're here performing in this getup?" Alex asked knowingly.

Steve let out a hearty laugh, took a seat on the side, and replied with a hint of helplessness, "What can I do? Dr. Abraham was assassinated by a Nazi agent, and the super soldier program was abandoned. I was the only one who succeeded. There were no battles because my debut made it into the newspapers, so they want me to be an actor."

"That's tough luck. But believe me, gold always shines. You've done it before, and you'll do it again in the future, just like when you were chosen as an experiment for the successful Super Soldier Project," Alex offered some words of comfort.

"Thanks for the encouragement," Steve said with a smile, patting Alex on the shoulder.