I don't know either." Finn also felt it was a bit strange. "Maybe my situation isn't that serious.
Do you feel anything strange in your body?" Spider-Man was very afraid that it would be Finn's turn to start mutating next. "Where does it hurt?
"No changes." Finn patiently felt his body.
On the other side, as the excruciating pain throughout his body finally subsided, Harry was finally able to catch his breath. Recovering from that sensation of near-death suffocation, Harry looked up and glared at Finn, his tone extremely harsh: "You're not sick."
"What?" Finn blinked and asked, confused.
"You don't have any hereditary diseases!" Harry's tone was gritted with a lingering, fearful anger.
It should be said that it was a stroke of luck that Finn did not have any hereditary diseases; otherwise, Harry would have truly been driven to death by Finn's reckless and foolish behavior of injecting himself as if walking straight into a trap.
How is that possible?" Finn asked in disbelief, "Why don't I have any hereditary diseases!?
Finn certainly remembered how confidently Marcus had told him back then that, just like Harry, he could not escape the Osborn family curse, that he was simply too young for the symptoms to have manifested. At the time, Finn had even thought that the Main Brain was giving him another debuff for his Misery Value mission, perhaps seeing that his plan had deviated and specifically sending a genetic disease to serve as a trump card to ensure his success.
System PP's cute electronic voice suddenly rang in his mind, carrying a hint of belated realization—
Host, you had the option of genetic disease back then.
"What?" Finn asked in confusion.
"At that time, genetic diseases were on the list of debuffs you could choose, but you didn't select them, Host," System PP said.
【??】
Finn dazedly opened his own panel to take another look at his Seven Deadly Sins—
What does this mean? The reason I don't have any hereditary diseases is!!
Is it because I didn't choose this disease!?
At that time, Finn's reason for not choosing genetic disease debuffs was simple: he had no idea what a genetic disease actually was. He was afraid that after finally getting a chance to be human, he would have to suffer from the consequences of genetics, so he only chose conditions that appeared to have no issues on the surface.
Thank God, Spider-Man: ".." It really was a blessing in disguise.
Finn certainly knew that once he claimed his identity, the world would help rationalize everything about Finn Osborn.
If he did not have the Osborn family's hereditary diseases, there would certainly be some logical explanation behind it.
We aren't biological brothers?" Finn asked cautiously, testing the waters, "Am I adopted?
Even at this moment, Finn's eyes suddenly widened as an even bolder guess flashed through his mind, he lowered his voice even further:
Or is it that, our mother—
Only now did Finn look as if he had been greatly startled.
Suddenly, he had stumbled upon some earth-shattering scandal within the Osborn Group, he was the protagonist of this scandal!!
Stop overthinking!" Harry frowned deeply and took a deep breath, not wanting to listen to Finn continue his absurd imagination about their deceased father becoming even greener. "You are the child cultivated from Father's genes. Norman used intervention technology to remove the defective genes from your body in advance. Don't you still have the birthmark left behind by the intervention technology on your back?
Harry only felt that although Finn did not have genetic diseases, he had been supplemented with a genetic defect of being thoughtless.
".. So that's how it is." Finn and his companion, System PP, were both stunned.
So that's how it is?" Hearing this, Harry's anger flared up again in an instant. "You've known from Marcus for a long time, haven't you? So you've always thought you were sick too? Then how did you dare to inject yourself? Do you think that just because you injected yourself, those ambitious and ugly bastards will let me go?
"You injected it yourself!" Spider-Man was also filled with disbelief.
—Didn't you promise back then that you wouldn't do anything to hurt yourself again!?
It happened so suddenly back then, you didn't know how urgent and dangerous the situation was." Finn's tone carried a hint of guilt, at this moment, he also felt somewhat unable to face the situation. "Besides, haven't I already contacted Dr. Bruce Banner? And there's the serum too.
Harry pursed his lips tightly; he didn't want to say anything more.
He knew better than anyone that even if he were faced with a desperate choice between two options, Finn would push that life-saving serum toward him without a moment's hesitation.
After a while, Max rushed over. The relevant researchers had already been summoned to the genetic research laboratory on the fifth basement floor, everything had been properly arranged.
Spider-Man breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Max, a die-hard fan of Finn, finally arrive on the scene. Honestly, it was a good thing Max had been sent away just now. Otherwise, if all three of them had gone crazy at once, Spider-Man wouldn't have known if he could stop them or if he would simply give up and join in.
You guys go first." Seeing that the current situation was under control, Spider-Man felt a temporary sense of relief, but the mental torture of the Osborn brothers' manic confrontation still left a deep impression on Peter's numb mind. Although he didn't have the money to go chat with Dr. Thomas, he would consider making an appointment for a consultation at the school's free psychological counseling room. "Once Dr. Bruce Banner recovers, I will bring him over immediately.
Harry was immediately sent to the laboratory to undergo treatment.
To give Harry more confidence, Finn even found a video filmed by a death-defying, bold witness of the Hulk smashing an alien giant and showed it to Harry.
Look, this is my online friend," Finn said in an encouraging tone, "He can definitely cure you.
Harry looked up at the screen. In the image, the green behemoth wearing nothing but a pair of underwear was throwing heavy punches at the alien monster with terrifying force.
His vision went dark again. Harry: ".." There was really no need to treat him to this extent.
When Spider-Man returned to the Osborn Institute, he brought not only Dr. Bruce Banner with him, but even Iron Man Tony Stark was dragged along by him.
Iron Man was stunned.
He had just experienced a fierce battle and even carried a nuclear bomb into outer space, only to be immediately caught by this noisy Spider-Man. Spider-Man was jumping around wildly as if he had lost control, his mouth constantly repeating how dangerous the Osborn brothers' current situation was, with an urgency that made it seem as if he wanted to bind him with webs and package him up for delivery to the Osborn Group right away.
—But what does the life or death of the Osborn brothers have to do with him, Tony Stark?
Iron Man politely declined. As a middle-aged hero, he didn't show it on the surface, but in his heart, he actually felt a bit overwhelmed and wanted to take a rest, yet the new generation hero Spider-Man, who wasn't tired at all, kept chattering incessantly in his ear.
Not only was Captain America, who stood there radiating righteousness and moral brilliance, on Spider-Man's side, but even Dr. Bruce Banner and Black Widow spoke up, trying to persuade Iron Man to go and take a look at the Osborn family's condition together.
After all, Finn Osborn is known to the public as the 'Young Tony Stark,' isn't he?" Dr. Bruce Banner asked with a slight smile, "Don't you want to go see him?
"I'm still very young," Tony said steadily and stubbornly, being in the prime of his life.
You've been fighting for so long, you must be tired too, right?" Black Widow also said with a smile, "Do some mental work to relax a bit.
Physically exhausted yet still being squeezed for mental labor, Iron Man: ".." Listen to that, what kind of talk is that?
Tony Stark could be said to have been completely put on the spot.
He had naturally heard of Finn Osborn's resounding reputation; ever since the New Era press conference held by the Osborn Group, various media outlets had loved to compare this Young Master Osborn with him, praising him to the heavens.
But in Tony Stark's eyes, the kid wasn't even worthy.
It was nothing more than superficial tricks played with the help of media and marketing; he was nothing like that person, who was a genuine genius at the age of twenty, expanding the glorious empire of Stark Group through his own abilities, certainly wouldn't beg others to save his life like some mindless fool.
Moreover, Tony Stark had also heard rumors about the Osborn brothers turning against each other over the family inheritance, causing a massive uproar.
Of course, these were all just bits of gossip heard from the gossipy Pepper; he had no interest in knowing the specific details, nor did he care to bother with them.
Pepper had once lamented to him that it was a blessing that Tony was an only child. Otherwise, as his secretary, she truly could not imagine what kind of chaos the household would become if two equally arrogant and self-centered Starks were brought together.
"Hello, Dr. Banner." When he saw Dr. Bruce Banner, Finn's green eyes instantly lit up.
"Hello, Patient." Dr. Bruce Banner couldn't help but smile, his voice carrying a hint of familiarity.
—This was the first time they, as online friends, had met in person.
Scholar with Seven Doctorates vs Seven Major Sicknesses.
Although Dr. Bruce Banner had never revealed his true identity, he was not surprised that Finn recognized him so readily at this moment. The Finn he knew was just like this: enthusiastic, simple, trusting of others.. but also quite intelligent.
"How on earth did you two meet?" Iron Man looked at the two of them with a raised eyebrow and a look of confusion.
It was obvious from their life trajectories and social circles that these two people did not look like they would ever be in the same social circle.
"Introduced by a friend at a party," Finn said, after all, he had developed a versatile circle of friends.
"They're online friends," Dr. Bruce Banner also nodded in agreement.
Iron Man: ".."
For a moment, he couldn't tell if this kid was just incredibly stupid or if his courage was unnaturally immense.
To dare entrust the genetic terminal illness of the Osborn family entirely to a stranger met online.
Anyone else wouldn't even dare to think of doing such a thing, yet Finn went ahead and did it, he actually found the right person.
Harry was injected with a catalyst for the Osborn family's genetic disease," Finn began to explain what had just happened. "I injected him with the serum you gave me. His condition has been temporarily stabilized and he has fallen into a coma, but the level of mutation has not regressed.
Since things had already come to this, Tony Stark was already here, he naturally could not stand by and do nothing.
Iron Man composed his casual expression and checked Harry's condition, who had fallen into a coma, together with Dr. Bruce Banner.
Regarding matters of biological genetics, Finn was not an expert and was instead busy handling affairs for the Osborn Group. Max had actually helped him retrieve his phone; the device was vibrating so intensely it felt as if it might explode, with the screen covered in missed calls and messages. They were all from people worried about his safety but who simply could not reach him. Just as Finn was about to reply to them one by one, he was directly blasted by Noah.
Noah spent nearly half an hour angrily scolding Finn over the phone.
Even Dr. Bruce Banner and Iron Man could feel the relentless bombardment coming from the machine.
Noticing Finn's pleading gaze, Spider-Man simply stood by with cold indifference this time, choosing to deal with other matters first and leaving Max to keep an eye on Finn. After finally ending that frantic barrage of calls, Finn no longer had the energy to reply to them one by one.
He directly posted a sentence on social media—
[Still Alive.]
Are you okay?" Dr. Bruce Banner looked at Finn and asked, "Spider-Man said you were also injected with the catalyst.
I'm fine," Finn said. "Harry said I don't have any genetic diseases, so it shouldn't have any impact.
"You should still have a blood test just to be sure." Even though Finn said that, Dr. Banner was still uneasy.
"Okay." Finn nodded.
The prompt from System PP immediately rang in his mind, its tone carrying concern: 【Host, you didn't get enough rest last night, you haven't eaten breakfast this morning, it is already lunchtime. Considering your hypoglycemia, anemia, stomach issues, going on an empty stomach like this will easily trigger discomfort such as dizziness and stomach pain. You must eat something immediately to settle your stomach.】
"It'll be the same whether I eat after the blood draw or not," Finn replied indifferently in his mind.
Finn sat down, his right hand subconsciously pushing up the sleeve of his left arm to reveal his forearm.
The crisscrossing scars were exceptionally glaring in the light.
Dr. Bruce Banner was stunned.
Tony saw that Banner was stunned and wondered what was wrong, but then he was stunned again upon seeing the hideous scars left on the young man's left arm.
Scars like these look—
Did you do this to yourself?" Iron Man asked with a frown and a heavy voice, "Do you have tendencies toward self-harm?
Stark was undoubtedly stunned. Even he knew that Young Master Osborn was extremely glamorous; he didn't need to worry about the Osborn family business at all, needing only to eat, drink, play with his friends at parties every day. His massive social circle spanned almost the entire internet. Last month, when he was at the height of his popularity, even his birthday was remembered by the entire web, with screens filled with blessings from people in various fields.
Not to mention Finn's Halloween Party, which could be said to have captured the attention of the entire United States, making him the new generation's Prince of Parties.
—And he completely overshadowed the former Party Prince, Iron Man.
Even on Tony Stark's birthday, he had never received such a massive wave of blessings from the entire internet.
Even Stark could see just now that Finn is surrounded by many people who care about him.
Even Spider-Man was a good friend of Finn, jumping around and pacing frantically in concern for him.