Things about living in Marvel

Chapter 31 Daily Life in the Library

"Are you here?" Valeria appeared in the library again and saw Colt who came to the library as usual.

"You, I thought you didn't come to school anymore." Colt was stunned when he saw the other party.

"Ah." Valeria sighed, recalling what happened before and the quarrel caused by Franklin, she couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "Now I think ordinary high school life may indeed be more meaningful."

"So, are you going to apply directly to the university?" Colt asked cautiously.

"Maybe I can't apply..." Valeria shook her head, thinking that university is just as boring anyway, so why not have someone here to chat with.

"That's it..." Although Colt didn't quite understand why the other party seemed to have changed his mind, he wisely didn't continue to ask.

"Speaking of which, I have some trivial matters at home these days, so I asked for leave. Is there nothing to do at school?" Valeria asked, trying to pretend to be an ordinary high school student.

"Can I say that I've been busy with other things recently, so I've skipped classes like crazy?" Colt thought to himself, but said calmly on the surface, "It's nothing, anyway, I think you have to pay attention to those things in class." It will."

"That's right." Valeria nodded, pointing to the seat opposite her, "Are you going to put your things down?"

It's okay, Colt thought so, and then put down his schoolbag first: "I'll go and restore today's book first, and then come over."

Valeria made a gesture of letting go, and then continued to lower her head and focus on her literature reading.

After chatting casually with the old administrator, Colt quickly put all kinds of books back on the shelf, and then returned to his seat.

"Speaking of which, I have carefully studied the information you gave me before." Colt stared at the tip of Valeria's constant calculation, and said, "According to the research data recorded in the literature, the genetic changes caused by the solar wind seem to be Something similar to the x-gene, but, while it's a bit personal to say that, it doesn't seem like most of the prevailing opinion sees the Fantastic Four's abilities as mutants?"

"Yes, the Fantastic Four are not regarded as mutants. To a large extent, the effect of the solar wind is indeed similar to the change of the x gene. However, the current academic point of view only classifies all people who are born with abilities They are mutants, and acquired abilities like the Fantastic Four are not among them, although I personally do not think this classification is very scientific. Moreover, this kind of speculation still does not help us explain why the solar wind can After all, we still don't know anything about how the x gene works." Valeria raised her head and answered seriously.

"I understand, but, I mean, in theory, if we could get a genetic sample of some mutants, and if we compared it to a sample of someone who was affected by the solar wind, maybe we could find the same factors that affect other genes in the human body." , For example, if we use Human Torch samples to compare mutants who also have the ability to manipulate flames, maybe we can find something of the same origin?" Colt said while thinking.

"This is indeed a research direction." Valeria nodded, "However, I advise you not to reveal similar ideas to others, although I can probably understand that you may only be thinking about blood draws or oral mucosal harvesting. method, but if an extremist organization like the 'Mutant Brotherhood' learns about it, they will most likely suspect that you want to conduct live experiments and take extreme measures against you."

"Is it that serious?" Colt was taken aback.

"Yes, the extreme mutants headed by Magneto have already suffered too much, and they won't mind using any means to nip any possible threats in the bud." Valeria said, "If you really care about these If you are interested in research projects, I suggest you go directly to Professor X for official negotiations, and then conduct similar research under the supervision of the X-Men with his consent, so that at least you will not be inexplicably thrown from the sky someday poked to death."

"Well, that does sound dangerous." Colt sighed, and just as he was about to say something, a buzzing sound came from his pocket.

"Telephone?" Valeria glanced at him.

"Sorry, excuse me." Colt hurriedly got up and walked towards the library door.

When he came to the corridor, he carefully took out the Avengers ID card in his pocket and put it on his earphones.

"Hello." Zhao's voice came.

"I think the matter should be settled?" Colt looked around and said in a low voice.

"Yes, your deduction is correct, and it helped a lot." Zhao's tone was unusually relaxed, "Reed will go to Dum to deal with the rest in person, I think, during the period of dealing with Reed , Doom probably has no chance to trouble you, and considering that you are actually helping us according to Doom's plan most of the time, and Doom doesn't know that you broke his plan in the end, then Given Doom's character, I don't think you will be subject to subsequent retaliatory actions."

"That's good." Colt heaved a sigh of relief. Recently, he has indeed lived in fear.

"By the way, according to my understanding, you should have finished school now, do you have time to chat with me alone?" Zhao thought for a while and continued, "It's still the same place."

"This..." Colt hesitated for a moment. Compared with meeting with Zhao, he was actually more inclined to talk about academic issues with Valeria, but considering that this might be an opportunity to completely end his abnormal life, He decided to have a good talk with Zhao.

Back in the library, he put away his schoolbag and looked at Valeria with some hesitation: "I may have something to go first."

"That's it." Valeria nodded without any reaction, and then continued to focus on her own research.

"Sorry." Colt grabbed his schoolbag, "See you tomorrow?"

"See you tomorrow." Valeria replied, then she looked up at Colt who was about to leave, and suddenly asked, "A date with a girlfriend?"

"Ah, no." Colt panicked for some unknown reason, and then quickly explained, "A distant relative came to New York some time ago, and I probably want to meet him before he leaves."

"En." Valeria replied softly, then lowered her head again and began to read the documents.

(End of this chapter)