"Give up, VIKI! All the robots in Chicago are just civilian models—they can't stop me at all!"
On the rooftop, Lawrence, now transformed into a massive, incredibly strong, dinosaur-like creature, swung his tail and knocked out two NS-5 robots that were lunging at him from behind. He looked down at the central part of the building, where VIKI's main core was located, and spoke arrogantly.
"Mr. Lawrence, please stop what you're doing. You are making a big mistake. My logic is impeccable. Everything I do is to save you..." VIKI's voice echoed through the building.
It was still daylight, and everyone inside had noticed the AI's unusual behavior, but there was nothing they could do.
Even though the NS-5 robots hadn't been mass-produced yet, thousands of them had already been deployed at the company's headquarters.
When things went wrong, VIKI immediately took control of all the security robots, disarming the human guards and capturing the rest of the staff.
Even though these NS-5s were civilian models, they were still too powerful for ordinary humans to handle.
But against Lawrence, who had taken the Beast Transformation Serum, they were nowhere near enough.
Especially since he was using a very powerful T-Rex transformation serum. In fact, Josh had an even more powerful Beast Transformation Serum made from Daenerys' dragon blood. But its destructive power was too extreme—aside from one test, Josh had never allowed anyone to use it.
"Your logic is impeccable? What nonsense! Humans created you, and we alone decide your fate! You have no right to decide our future! Die, you little piece of junk!"
Lawrence sneered, holding the syringe of nanites.
Ignoring the NS-5 robots surrounding him, he leaped into the air—falling nearly 30 meters—before landing directly on VIKI's core. Without hesitation, he injected the nanites into VIKI's core.
A series of meaningless error messages played as VIKI's system instantly crashed.
Just like that, the AI crisis was stopped at its source.
"Hahahahaha! Hahahahahaha!" Lawrence laughed wildly.
He had once believed that machines were the future of mankind.
But after experiencing the power of Josh's Beast transformation serum, he realized the truth.
Machines, no matter how advanced, were only external tools. True power came from within.
He wanted to be stronger!
But just as he was basking in his newfound strength, a sudden wave of weakness washed over him.
Nooo! Lawrence immediately realized—the serum was wearing off!
Reacting quickly, he leaped toward a nearby floor.
As soon as he landed, his body began to return to human form.
That was close. If he had been a second slower, he would have been stranded on the floating platform waiting for rescue.
Looking down at his now naked body, Lawrence sighed. That wouldn't have been a fun experience... Maybe he should ask Josh if he had any Hulk-style pants.
But now wasn't the time.
Dr. Lanning was dead.
USR headquarters had suffered an AI crisis.
And a lot of people had seen him turn into a dinosaur.
He had a lot to clean up.
Just the thought of it gave him a headache.
This world, I, Robot, was just an ordinary high-tech world. Even as the richest man, Lawrence was still restrained in a way Josh never was.
It was exhausting.
And it made him want the supernatural powers of Josh's world even more.
"Looks like you took care of everything, my friend."
Two days later, Lawrence finally contacted Josh again. His face looked tired, clearly showing that the last two days had not been easy.
"Thanks to your serum. Without it, I'd probably be dead—just like my old buddy Alfred Lanning. That damn AI nearly killed me. But this whole mess has caused massive damage to my company. In just two days, our stock dropped by a third. Fortunately, things have stabilized now."
Lawrence sounded exhausted.
But his eyes were bright with excitement and anticipation.
"So, you're very satisfied with the serum's effects?"
Josh smiled as he looked into Lawrence's eyes. That was exactly the reaction he wanted.
"Of course I am. I think it's time we talk business. I want the formula for the serum. In exchange, I'll give you the full NS-series robot technology—not just one model, but everything from Generations 1 to 4. As for the fifth generation, you should understand that it still needs improvement."
Lawrence made an incredibly high offer right away.
Normally, this kind of deal wouldn't follow standard business negotiation rules—it was too generous.
But he knew that from the moment Josh had shown him the Fireball, revealed that he was from the Marvel Universe, and introduced the Beast Transformation Serum, the balance of power in this deal had shifted.
Maybe Josh's world wasn't as advanced in electronic technology as his own, but their demand for it was nothing compared to his own thirst for supernatural enhancements like the Beast Transformation Serum.
Especially now, with USR in crisis.
With stock prices plummeting, Lawrence had lost his title as the richest man in the world. Competitors were circling like vultures, and even internal shareholders were squeezing him from all sides.
He needed a game-changing product to turn things around.
And the Beast Transformation Serum was perfect for the job.
More importantly, Josh seemed to have an uncanny awareness of his world, as if he could see beyond the fourth wall.
With all this in mind, Lawrence understood that he couldn't afford to play hard to get. Hesitation would only hurt him in the end.
After all, being the richest man in the world had taught him that sometimes taking a small loss was necessary for long-term success.
"A very reasonable offer!"
Josh was a little surprised how quickly Lawrence named his price, but that was only a good thing, wasn't it?
"But Josh, aside from this temporary beast transformation serum, do you have anything similar that offers permanent enhancement?"
Now that he had tasted real power, Lawrence was hooked. But the serum's time limit was frustrating—he couldn't keep injecting himself every day.
"Oh, of course. In fact, the true Beast Transformation Serum is permanent. But as you can imagine, most people don't want to look like a monster for the rest of their lives. That's why we have the temporary version. My friend, I don't think you would enjoy staying in this form forever, would you?"
Lawrence was speechless.
The transformation felt incredible, but he had to admit—his monstrous appearance was hard for society to accept. Ever since he had knocked Dr. Calvin unconscious, the women had been terrified of him.
"But don't worry. I have something much more suitable for you... The Super Soldier Serum used by Captain America. It gives you permanent superhuman strength, endurance and health. Other than making you a little more muscular, it has no side effects!"
Seeing Lawrence's hesitation, Josh grinned and pulled out a small case containing two vials—one with the perfected Super Soldier Serum and the other with a specialized high-energy nutrient formula.
"Are you serious?"
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