Marvel Brodcast : Spoiling Spider-man

Chapter 27: Chapter 27 Experiment failed



Tony's Ark reactor, based on the principle of cold nuclear fusion, was a marvel of stability. Its low temperature and pressure requirements allowed Tony to wear it on his chest without harm. If it were thermonuclear fusion, the immense heat and pressure would have been lethal.

Both the artificial sun and Tony's Ark reactor had their strengths, but Tony's was far more stable. Scaling down Stark Industries' large reactor to a micro version had been a feat of engineering brilliance.

"It's a shame Otto and I aren't from the same world," Tony mused, swirling his wine glass. "We'd have so much to discuss. Maybe we could've collaborated. He built nuclear fusion from scratch with the simplest of tools."

To Tony, Otto's setup was laughably primitive. Protective measures were nearly nonexistent. If it were up to Tony, he'd have implemented a robust magnetic field, employing a tokamak magnetic confinement system—similar to what he had built in the cave.

[Otto stood before the blinding energy of the artificial sun, his expression one of triumph and awe. "The power of the sun in the palm of my hand!" he declared, intoxicated by his success.]

[Peter, standing nearby, stared at the energy source, captivated but uneasy. Something felt off. Glancing down, he noticed a paperclip slowly sliding across the floor, drawn toward the artificial sun like a magnet.]

[Within moments, the laboratory's chandeliers tilted precariously toward the energy source. Metal objects of all kinds—necklaces, laptops, and even structural components—began pulling free, hurtling toward the artificial sun.]

[Realizing the growing danger, Otto tried to calm everyone. "Don't panic, it's just a power fluctuation! It'll stabilize soon!" he reassured, though his eyes betrayed uncertainty. Rose stood nearby, watching him with growing concern.]

"Damn it, that wasn't a power fluctuation, that was a breach in the protective magnetic field! I told you the equipment was too crude and the energy reaction was too huge. That damn magnetic field couldn't even last five seconds!" Tony was furious. He had realized what was going to happen next. The energy would get out of control and everyone present would be in big trouble.

"Looks like we have to find Tony and ask him what's going on. He's an expert in this area!" Nick Fury squinted his one eye and looked at the chaotic scene in the screen. He was not a scientist and didn't understand these things, but he knew that Tony must understand!

[Peter's spider sense was alarming him. He realized something was going to happen and left the scene immediately to change his clothes. Harry turned around and called out, "Peter!" but found that Peter had already disappeared.]

[The assistant asks everyone to leave here as soon as possible. At this time, the computer also issued an urgent alarm. The screen displayed an alarm: System overload, system instability warning. ]

[Energy is still being generated, and the magnetic field of the artificial sun is getting stronger and stronger. Even the metal counter is attracted to it. The iron sheets in the laboratory are also forcibly pulled away from the wall and all fly towards the artificial sun.]

[The protective shield has been completely breached, and the huge energy even produced a solar prominence. The huge energy easily tore apart the building in the laboratory. Rose nervously asked Otto shut it off. She was almost hit by debris falling from the ceiling.]

[Harry yells at Otto to turn off the artificial sun, but Otto doesn't want to give up and thinks he can control it and stabilize it.]

["I'm the boss! I pay for this!" Harry bellowed, oblivious to a metal frame flying toward him from behind. Fortunately, Peter arrived in time and rescued him.]

[Even after being saved, Harry's anger toward Spider-Man didn't waver. Ignoring him, Peter rushed toward the power source.

"What are you doing?!" Otto yelled, his mechanical arms lashing out.

"Turning it off!" Peter shouted back.]

[Peter reached for the power cords, but Otto, unwilling to let his experiment fail, used a mechanical arm to strike him. The force sent Peter flying into a pillar, leaving a massive dent in the concrete.]

[As the artificial sun's magnetic field intensified, the laboratory's metal doors and windows bent and deformed before shattering completely. Shards of glass and metal hurtled toward Rose. She screamed, her reflection momentarily visible in a shard before it struck her. She collapsed, lifeless.]

[Otto froze, his goggles slipping from his face as he turned to see Rose's body. "No… Rose!" he screamed, his voice breaking with grief. He stumbled toward her, but another solar prominence erupted, sending a surge of energy through the mechanical arms. The inhibitor chip on his neck overloaded, shattering under the immense power.]

[Peter, recovering from the blow, saw the disaster unfolding. He rushed to the power cables and yanked them free with all his strength. Sparks flew as the artificial sun collapsed inward, consuming itself in a final burst of light and energy. A deafening silence followed, leaving the room in ruins.]

"Damn it! Otto! What are you doing? Why don't you turn it off? Don't you realize that it's the magnetic field shield that's having problems? What makes you think you can control it?"

Tony couldn't help but burst into cursing. Otto was too arrogant. He arrogantly thought that he could control the situation and prevent Peter from turning off the power, otherwise the tragedy would not have happened.

Otto was filled with despair and self-blame. He regretted his arrogance and blindness, regretted not treating the experiment more carefully, and was so stubborn to stop Peter's action.

He kept recalling the good times he had with his wife, her support and love for him, and the thought that he would kill her in the future made him feel heartbroken, and he could not accept that he was the culprit behind all this.

At the same time, he was also afraid and uneasy, not knowing what chain reaction the failure of future experiments would bring. He was worried that his reputation and career would be ruined and no one would support his experiments anymore.

In his inner struggle, Otto also thought about the future. He began to doubt whether his scientific pursuit was worth it and whether he should continue such dangerous research. Rose comforted Otto.

With Rose's encouragement, he decides to face his mistakes and is determined to find a way to not only redeem his reputation but also prevent the tragedy on The Screen from actually happening.

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