"Heh heh heh heh!" A strange, unsettling laughter echoed from inside the glass enclosure, immediately raising goosebumps on the scientists who had just relaxed.
The laughter was so eerie and terrifying that it sent shivers down their spines. The surrounding researchers instantly tensed up again, their previous relief vanishing. They stared intently at the glass enclosure, waiting for the green smoke inside to dissipate.
The bizarre laughter only lasted for a moment before disappearing. Silence descended upon the laboratory once more, broken only by the hum of the equipment.
The green smoke within the glass enclosure thinned, gradually revealing Norman's figure. He looked completely different from when he had entered.
Earlier, he had appeared gaunt and frail, on death's door. Now, emerging from the green mist, he seemed to have regained his former health. This transformation astonished the scientists outside.
Norman, inside the enclosure, opened his eyes. Gone were the fatigue and despair; they were replaced by a renewed vitality, and a deep green hue hidden within his eyes.
Seeing that Norman was awake and showed no signs of anything unusual, the researchers outside operated the controls to open the glass enclosure.
This time, Norman didn't need any assistance and jumped down from the experimental table. He looked incredibly healthy.
After standing on the ground, Norman took a deep breath and then said with a laugh, "I think we've succeeded. I feel incredibly healthy right now, even stronger than before."
"Of course, this is all thanks to your support."
The research personnel were also very excited to hear Norman's words. The experiment had actually succeeded! They all sent their blessings to Norman, who responded warmly.
While everyone was congratulating Norman, a researcher in his forties with glasses subtly frowned. This was Yi Bei, the head of the laboratory and a good friend of Norman Osborn. He had also been the leader of the project.
Yi Bei looked at Norman's healthy appearance and felt a twinge of worry. He always had a bad feeling. From that eerie laughter to the healthy Norman now, he felt that everything was unsettling.
Looking at Norman in front of him, Yi Bei couldn't feel happy. Although Norman's health was far beyond what it had been, he felt that something had changed about him.
Yi Bei couldn't quite put his finger on the change, but he could feel that Norman was a different person after the experiment.
Norman also saw Yi Bei frowning. He walked towards Yi Bei with a smile and said, "Yi Bei, my good friend, why aren't you happy? Look, I'm completely cured."
Yi Bei hesitated for a moment, but seeing Norman, he spoke softly, "I think this experiment needs to continue."
Norman frowned and asked, "Why? Doesn't my body already prove something?"
Yi Bei shook his head. "I know your body is recovered, but that doesn't mean there's no problem with the Reagent. I think we still need to refine it, after all, Harry..."
"Enough!" Norman suddenly said sternly. "I've already said, no more discussion about this!"
Then Norman turned and ordered, "Seal this Laboratory. Everyone, move to another location. This experiment is over."
Yi Bei wanted to say something, but looking at Norman's somewhat unfamiliar back, he swallowed his words, sighed, and shook his head.
Subsequently, all the researchers moved out in an orderly manner. This Laboratory was sealed, becoming a thing of the past.
Yi Bei carried his belongings, looked back at the Laboratory door, shook his head, and left.
Norman returned to his office on the top floor, comfortably leaning back in his chair and gazing at the view outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.
He hadn't been here in a long time, not since his condition began to worsen. He'd been confined to a special ward, remotely controlling Osborn Corporation.
Just then, the office door opened. His secretary, her high heels clicking, walked to his desk and said softly, "Mr. Osborn, the meeting starts in fifteen minutes. You should head over now."
Norman swiveled his chair, looking at the secretary's alluring figure in her professional attire. He chuckled, "I know, but I think I might be a little late. What do you think?"
The secretary smiled, her beautiful eyes filled with charm. She then swayed her body, settling onto Norman, pressing her body against his.
Night had fallen, and the Osborn Corporation was empty.
In front of the sealed laboratory, Yi Bei cautiously approached the door. He delicately removed the seal, entered the password, and slipped inside.
Once inside, Yi Bei breathed a sigh of relief. He turned on the lights and began fiddling with the equipment. He decided to continue his research on the serum in secret.
This wasn't just for Norman, but also for Harry. Harry was still young; he couldn't risk using this half-baked Reagent. Besides, Yi Bei still didn't understand what was happening to Norman.
Yi Bei fiddled with the test tubes, deep in thought. Suddenly, a voice spoke from behind him.
"Yi Bei, Yi Bei, you really are as disobedient as I thought."
Yi Bei was startled by the sudden voice and quickly turned around to look.
Under the dim light not far away, Norman Osborn was staring intently at him.
Seeing Norman appear there, Yi Bei steeled himself and spoke directly, "Norman, why don't you trust me? We're good friends, and I watched Harry grow up. Why would I ever harm you both?"
"This Reagent really needs more work. Just give me some more time, okay?"
Yi Bei's voice trailed off into a helpless plea.
Norman still looked at Yi Bei with a blank expression, slowly approaching him.
Yi Bei watched Norman, who was now frighteningly unfamiliar, gradually approach and became a little flustered. He subconsciously retreated until he was blocked by a table.
Norman approached Yi Bei and said in a cold tone, "I've already said it, this Reagent is perfect. No further experiments are necessary."
"But..." Yi Bei wanted to say something, but was suddenly grabbed by Norman's large hand around his neck.
Yi Bei's neck was constricted, making it difficult to breathe, but he still struggled to say, "No... Norman, we are brothers... Harry..."
Hearing Yi Bei's broken words, Norman's cold expression suddenly softened a little. His eyes also showed a hint of struggle, and his face became somewhat contorted, the strength in his hand loosening slightly.
But soon, a green light flashed in his eyes, refreezing his softened expression.
As Norman's expression returned to cold, his large hand tightened further, and Yi Bei struggled weakly, but it was useless in Norman's grip.
With a "Crack!" the sound of bone breaking, Yi Bei's neck finally gave way under Norman's relentless grip, his head lolling lifelessly.
Seeing Yi Bei's broken neck, Norman's expression softened slightly. He recoiled as if jolted by electricity, taking several steps back.
Looking at Yi Bei, whose neck was twisted and who lay sprawled on the ground, Norman seemed to remember something. His expression was no longer cold, but rather filled with fear and unease.
"What have I done? What have I done? I...I killed Yi Bei?" Norman cried out, clutching his head in terror, muttering to himself.
Suddenly, another cold and eerie voice echoed: "Heh heh heh heh, you're such a failure, just for getting rid of an annoying guy."
"We have, been reborn, reborn!"
Listening to the strange voice, Norman looked around frantically, shouting, "Who? Who's speaking? Who are you?"
The eerie voice continued, "I am you, and you are me. We are one."
"Go forward, yes, take another step, look at me, we've been reborn."
Norman muttered to himself, listening to the guidance of the bizarre voice, and walked forward.
Suddenly, Norman stopped. A large piece of glass appeared before him, reflecting his own face.
"Heh heh heh heh heh, that's right, see? Rebirth! Rebirth!!!! Hahahaha!"
The face of Norman reflected in the glass was contorted in laughter. The Norman looking at the glass also slowly curled his lips, following the self in the glass to laugh loudly, the green light in his eyes becoming more intense.
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