章 5: Chapter Five (5)
At that age, death becomes a celebration of life. They've lived long, and now they get to rest.
If people truly believe in heaven, they shouldn't be too worried—after all, their loved ones are off to enjoy a better existence.
Grandma's passing was unfortunate, but she died with a smile, just like Grandpa.
We accepted it and moved on.... But yeah… I'm not letting that happen again. For the past three years, I've been secretly adding small doses of the Immortal Elixir to every water source in the house.
In simpler terms, Mom now looks like she's in her twenties—probably immortal already. I didn't ask for permission, and I don't care.
She's not dying on me, not in this life or the next. If she does, I'll march straight into heaven or hell to drag her soul back, even if it means fighting Dormammu or The One Above All himself. That's not up for debate.
The Immortal Elixir worked wonders, not just restoring her youth but enhancing her beauty even further. If I didn't know about the physical enhancement side effects, I'd have insisted on escorting her everywhere.
It seems the Elixir doesn't just grant immortality; it refines the body to its peak state. My best guess? Mom is probably on par with a super soldier now.
That brings me back to myself. The Primagen crystal I absorbed years ago did more than I initially realized. I don't get sick, I don't need food, water, or even sleep.
Complete self-sustenance. And how do I know? Well, I haven't slept in nearly a year, and I feel perfectly fine.
At thirteen, I actually look my age—no bulging muscles, just a well-defined physique that seems sculpted for perfection.
But despite my slim build, I can lift up to five tons. That's my limit for now. For context, your average elephant weighs about that much.
I could lift an RV and hurl it at someone if I wanted to. That's an absurd amount of strength for a thirteen-year-old. And that's not even the best part.
Unlike Terrigen crystals, which target specific traits and enhance them, the Primagen crystal amplifies everything—from intellect to physical attributes.
The Kree evolved from primitive beings to the super-powered race we know today in just a few hundred years, all thanks to the Primagen.
It transformed their entire physiology, elevating them to the peak of their potential—yet the Progenitors still considered them a failure.
Now, think about that. A race with heightened intellect, strength, speed, and agility was deemed a failure.
Humans, on the other hand, were already optimized for extreme adaptability by the Celestials—whether directly or indirectly.
The Celestials' experiments on early humans created the Deviants and the Eternals, while the "normal" ones remained unchanged.
Add in the fact that a Celestial died on Earth, leaving behind cosmic residue that eventually led to the X-gene's emergence, and you realize just how much potential humans have.
Taking the Primagen crystal just made me the absolute best a human can be. My intellect is on another level.
My speed, agility, reflexes, and coordination are insane. My durability is likely enhanced too. Oh, and I'm immortal.
That part didn't come from the Primagen, though. It drastically increased my lifespan, but true immortality came from the Elixir.
Actually, now that I think about it… maybe my insane power set is the result of a fusion between the two? A combination of Primagen and Immortal Elixir? I don't know for sure, but I don't really care. It's not affecting me negatively, so why question it?
"James! What are you still doing? You'll be late for school!" Mom's voice rang from the kitchen.
"I'm coming! Just finishing something up!" I called back.
School. The only downside to my existence right now. As someone who's practically done with college-level studies, being stuck in middle and high school is beyond annoying.
I have to deal with kids who don't even understand how a fan works.
I enjoy the experience of being a child again, but being around other kids? That's a different story.
They get overly attached just because you're nice to them. Once they latch onto you, they won't let go until you agree to play. And that's something I have zero interest in.
Academically, school serves more as a refresher for me. It helps me pinpoint the differences between this universe and the Marvel Universe.
The laws of physics and chemistry are mostly the same, but there are subtle differences. With my enhanced intellect, getting top grades is effortless.
I have perfect recall and understand concepts instantly. Schoolwork is easy—the real challenge is dealing with people.
With a sigh, I shut my notebook, grabbed my backpack, and headed downstairs.
Entering the kitchen, I found Mom sitting on a stool, eating breakfast before heading to work. It's just the two of us in the house now.
The rest of the family either got married or moved away, and with Grandma gone, Mom inherited the house. That was a blessing in disguise.
With her current income, affording a place this spacious would have been impossible. At least we have a roof over our heads.
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