Once the feasibility of the Perfect Lizard Serum was confirmed with Dr. Connors, Peter didn't waste a single second.
He had the doctor produce seven more finished doses—he planned to arrange superhuman power for Uncle Ben, Aunt May, George, Harry, and Felicia all in one go.
With the freshly brewed super serums in hand, Peter headed straight for the CEO's office.
When he pushed the door open, he was surprised to find Norman Osborn inside, currently scolding Harry for failing to spot a hidden trap in a commercial contract.
It seemed Norman was steadily pushing forward with his plan to let Oscorp be reborn from the ashes; he had already been "kicked out" of the company by the board of directors as part of their scheme.
"Uncle Norman, give him a break. He just turned nineteen. You have to give him time to adapt to the change in status."
Hearing this, father and son looked up simultaneously. Norman's face instantly brightened from cloudy to clear, greeting Peter warmly. Harry, on the other hand, gave Peter a frantic "well done" look before feigning surprise.
"Peter! You're finally here. You have no idea how explosive the Unicorn Gen 1 is!" Harry exclaimed.
"Among my classmates, anyone without a Unicorn Gen 1 can't even hold their head up in social circles! It's been less than half a month since the release, and sales have already topped one billion dollars! This earning efficiency is even more exaggerated than when we were flipping Stark stock!"
Peter listened to the sales report with a smile, but he wasn't particularly moved. This was a result of pure technological and design dominance; success was a foregone conclusion.
After briefly discussing the development of Gen 2 with Harry and talking with Norman about the funds needed to buy back Oscorp's profitable projects, Peter finally brought up the main topic:
"Harry, do you want to be a superhero?"
"Huh?!" Harry, who was taking a sip of water, nearly sprayed his father's face. "What the hell? Why so sudden? What, are you planning to enter the biotech field like my dad?"
Old Norman also gave Peter a surprised look. Hadn't Peter asked them to keep his identity a secret before? Why the sudden self-exposure?
"Times change," Peter explained to Norman. "You've probably heard by now—following the Brooklyn incident last night, I've become the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D."
Harry: "???"
"Buddy, what President? What S.H.I.E.L.D.? Halloween is over, and April Fool's is months away!"
Seeing Harry's look of total confusion, Peter took a moment to explain the events of the previous night and his vision for the "Eye of Twilight."
During the explanation, Harry's expression shifted several times before he finally lunged at Peter, locking him in a playful chokehold.
"Dammit! You're the Arbiter, and you waited until now to tell me? Do you even consider me a brother? And you, Dad! You knew about this and kept it from your own son? You didn't even tell me you were the Green Goblin!"
Though he was complaining, his eyes were burning with the fire of desire. What teenager doesn't want to be a superhero? Especially a rich kid like Harry, who naturally craves excitement and adventure.
"So, all I need is one shot to get power as strong as Gwen's?" Harry shook the vial of serum, already wondering where to inject it for the fastest effect.
Norman frowned. "Peter, you know Harry's physical condition..."
"Don't worry, Uncle Norman. Have you forgotten my abilities? No matter what happens to Harry, as long as I'm here, I can pull him back."
Hearing this, Norman finally felt at ease, allowing Harry to inject the serum. With the help of the Horse Talisman, Harry's "mutation process" ended quickly.
"Holy shit! Is this how you super-people feel every day? I feel like I could go to San Fernando Valley right now and find ten BBWs to fight until..."
Before he could finish, Norman slapped the back of his head.
I've been brilliant and heroic my whole life; how did I father this thing? Norman thought. Other people get superpowers and think about fighting crime.
This kid's first reaction is to go on a rampage in the Valley? Ten at once?! Even I wouldn't dare think that!
Peter observed Harry for a while. Seeing no signs of lizard traits, he was certain: Dr. Connors became a "Perfect Lizard" because he was chosen by the Lizard Totem.
Harry, however, was either ignored by the Totem, or Peter's blood was so strong it masked his signature.
This was for the best. While scales and claws were powerful, Peter doubted Harry or Felicia would appreciate the "ugly lizard" aesthetic.
After leaving the CEO's office, Peter headed to the third basement level of Parker Tech—the temporary headquarters of the Shadow's Fist.
Sandman William, Rhino Alexei, "Shocker" Herman, and the future "Quake" Skye were already waiting.
"Boss!"
The four stood up immediately. Skye was a beat slow; she was initially wondering, "Who is this guy?" until she heard the others. Her large eyes widened.
Oh my god... the Arbiter is so young? Having spent her days with the "rugged" looks of William and Alexei, her expectations for the boss's appearance had been low. The contrast was staggering.
Peter ignored Skye's star-struck staring and looked at Herman and Aaron Davis.
"Dr. Connors has made progress with the Lizard Serum. I'm granting you this power—consider it your joining bonus for the Shadow's Fist."
Herman and Aaron traded excited glances. High pay, room and board, and now superpowers? Where else could you find a boss like this?!
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