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Chapter 101
🕑 Added 2024-08-19 04:38:49 +0000 UTC
"How could such a small pill have such a profound effect on the human mind?" you speak aloud in disbelief.
"It is your creation, Luke. Of course, it won't be something ordinary," D.A.I.S.Y. replies with a proud tone.
You smile wryly. It is your creation, yet you are still surprised that you have recreated something straight out of fiction.
You stand inside your modern laboratory, filled with the faint hum of machines and the soft glow of computer screens. You are on the 96th floor of Watson Tower, inside your personal lab.
It has been four days since Toni's announcement, and you have since spent the majority of your time inside this lab.
Honestly, you didn't voice it out, but you were greatly shaken by that night's events. They breached Toni's home and assaulted her inside her own house. Among all your women, she is the one under the highest level of protection, yet she still almost got killed.
It doesn't stop there. If it wasn't for your presence, even Pepper could have been killed that night. It made you realise how fragile most of the women around you are.
Yes, the personal shield generator might have saved their lives, but that doesn't stop the fact that it would have just made them sitting ducks. Not everyone is as brave as Toni to utilise their presence of mind to get out of that situation.
So, it was a good reminder about their vulnerabilities and about the fact that even with D.A.I.S.Y. and all of your powers, they could still get hurt.
You were not sure how you would solve it, but after four days, this small pill in your hand is your answer.
NZT-48
A miraculous drug from the movie and TV show "Limitless". You were deeply impressed by this drug when you first saw it in the movie in your previous life. Because unlike other superpowers, this one was simple: it just made you utilise your brain to its limit!
No superhuman strength, no flying abilities, no reality-bending powers—it just improved your hardware!
But this simple effect of the drug was far from simple. It didn't just make you smart; it made you super smart! It is like going from driving a bicycle all your life to suddenly having a Ferrari, with the knowledge and skills to drive it on professional racetracks.
It is a drug that can change human civilisation forever, and now it is in your hands.
You smile, thanking Sage in your mind as this pill is based on how your and Sage's brains function. You were born with a very good memory and brain capacity, which has recently increased exponentially, and Sage's mind, while not at your capacity, is way more efficient.
You combined the data from both of your brains and made a drug that can rewire the brain as closely as possible to both of you.
But obviously, not everything was smooth sailing, as there were some nasty side effects. Considering how a human brain and body are not equipped to handle such a strain, it was bound to happen.
You and Sage were fine because you were not ordinary humans but mutants.
But with D.A.I.S.Y.'s help, you were able to circumvent that problem by making the energy flow of the brain and body more efficient for this drug to work.
Still, in the end, you realised that this pill is too powerful for this world. Normally, it won't affect a normal person by much, but for really intelligent people, it was like giving wings to a tiger.
You look at the desk in front of you, which is filled with bowls of different-coloured pills, and smirk as you even solved that problem by making different versions of these pills.
Even though you were feeling very accomplished and happy, this was still just a prototype. Despite being 100% confident in the results of your and D.A.I.S.Y.'s simulations, this drug was still not tested on humans or any other living beings for that matter.
You would love to try it out yourself, but you are not sure if you will even be able to experience the full effects of this pill as it was based mainly on your and Sage's brains.
"Luke, they are here," D.A.I.S.Y.'s voice jolts you out of your reverie, and you place the pill aside on the counter.
"Honestly, Helen, how could you not tell me that when he said 6 o'clock, he meant 6 in the evening!" You hear an annoyed girl's British accent coming from outside the lab.
"Hahaha, sorry, but it was too funny to imagine the innocent you getting ready and standing in front of your gate at 6 a.m. for your date with Luke," another laughing voice responds.
"It has been more than a month since your date; maybe you should let it go now," a more mature, level-headed voice adds.
"Amara, I still can't believe that even you didn't correct my misunderstanding!" the British voice says in a whining tone.
"Okay, don't get angry at Amara, as I was the one who told her not to tell you. And honestly, it worked out fine, didn't it? Luke, despite knowing your school trip mentality, still came to your house at 6 in the morning. So it can be said that it was because of us that you were able to enjoy a full-day date with your L~uke!" the other voice snickers.
"Ugh, he must be thinking that I am such a nerd now," the British voice whines as it nears the door.
The door opens, and you see three beautiful women standing outside your lab.
It is Dr. Jemma Simmons, Dr. Helen Cho, and Dr. Amara Perera.
"O-oh L-luke, you are already here!" Jemma stammers bashfully.
"Is this the reason why you were postponing our second date?" You say with a smirk as you walk toward her.
"N-no no I-I mea—" Before Jemma can say anything else, you grab her waist and press her body to yours.
"Ah!" Just as she starts to react, you bend down and claim her lips.
Whistle
You hear Helen whistle from behind Jemma, making you end the kiss reluctantly.
"I didn't know our boss was so infatuated with our Jemma," Helen says with a smirk.
Jemma shyly lowers her head in your embrace.
"As I told you before, I happen to love nerds. So, I didn't mind picking you up at 6 a.m. and spending the whole day with you at all," you whisper in her ear.
"Mmm," Jemma hums in your embrace.
"So, we'll have our second date today then?" you ask as you lift her chin.
Jemma, her face red, refuses eye contact with you and nods her head.
"Such an overbearing boss," Helen comments as you let Jemma go.
"Yes, it's not often we get to see this side of Luke," Amara joins in with a small smile.
"Uhm," You clear your throat and ignore there comments,"okay let me show you why I invited you three here." You say as you bring them toward the desk.
You give them all three different tablet computers and pick up the lone packeted pill.
"I present to you all the NZT-48!" You announce with a proud face lifting up the lone pill in your hand.
They all look at the transparent pill in your hand in confusion.
"D.A.I.S.Y. if you please" You leave the stage to her as all three of there tablets light up.
"NZT-48 is a nootropic drug that enhances cognitive abilities …" D.A.I.S.Y. begins her explanation with the corresponding data and simulations.
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The room is silent as D.A.I.S.Y. finishes her presentation. The women exchange glances, their expressions a mix of awe and curiosity.
Jemma is the first to speak. "Luke, this is incredible. But how exactly does NZT-48 achieve such a profound enhancement of cognitive functions?"
D.A.I.S.Y. had left out various key points in her data and simulation, mostly because she was safeguarding your interests, not wanting to relay the secrets of NZT to outsiders.
You nod, appreciating the question. "NZT-48 enhances the brain's synaptic plasticity, allowing for faster and more efficient neural connections. It also increases the production of neurotransmitters, which improves communication between neurons. This combination results in heightened cognitive abilities, such as perfect recall and instant learning."
Helen tilts her head, considering your explanation. "But with such intense neural activity, wouldn't there be a risk of neural burnout or overstimulation? How have you managed to mitigate those risks?"
Although Helen is a bit playful, she still gets fairly serious when work is involved. That is also the reason why she is the head of U-GIN, the most prestigious laboratory in South Korea, which is financed by you.
"Good point, Helen," you reply. "We incorporated neuroprotective agents that safeguard the neurons from damage due to overactivity. Additionally, the drug enhances the brain's energy efficiency, ensuring that the increased activity doesn't lead to burnout."
You had to implement this feature in every pill, or else the brain would have literally fried instantly due to the over usage.
Amara chimes in. "What about the side effects? According to D.A.I.S.Y., NZT-48 has severe side effects, including paranoia, memory loss, and rapid aging. This is a dangerous product!"
You smile as Amara, the Sri Lankan beauty, has always been a pragmatist. Even her Alzheimer's research has been this slow because she has rejected several of your over-the-top ideas.
"There is always a way." You smirk as you point toward the different vials at the end of the table, "This serum can optimise the drug's interaction with the brain's energy pathways and incorporating adaptive elements that adjust to the user's unique neural profile, it can minimize the adverse effects. You can say this is an immunity shot for the NZT!"
Amara looks at the vials incredulously.
