103 Mind Control (1/2)

With a thought, the surrounding morphs.

So, instead of standing in front of a large window with a great view of the backyard, Lexi and I are now standing in one of the many secret laboratories belonging to Hydra.

Most of Hydra laboratories are located several miles beneath the Atlantic Ocean.

This one is as well.

I always have such a laboratory ready within short notice, never knowing exactly when I will be in need of one. It is actually more or less depending on my mood and the occasion.

Sure, there are many advanced or evolved human in America thanks to my little secret project. Shield is actually tracking most of them on my behalf, and none of them has developed any dangerous ability or abilities thus far, so I am in no hurry to kidnap and experiment on them all.

I work my way down the list, slowly and when it is convenience for me.

Due to the change in scenery, Lexi instantly snaps out of her paralysis and pulls away from me.

”Do not worry, Miss Lester.”

I return to my normal calmed and collected demeanor. I had my fun, and now it is all business.

Sandra will be fine where she is. Time is currently being compressed, so she won't even know we were gone at all.

”If you behave like a good little girl, I promise that this will hurt only for a short moment. You will not remember at of it, and as a bonus, I will be with you all the way. It is what a father should do.”

I point out.

Like Allison McBill from before, I will need to have a very good examination of her brain activities while she is still alive and conscious. And since her ability is different from Allison, I will have to examine her body as well. That means she will be stripping down completely.

Hmm…

For science!

Seeing the ominous examination chair at the center of the room, Lexi immediately steps back and gets some distance away from me and everyone else in the room.

I guess Lexi wants to be a bad little girl, and bad little girl must be punished.

But must they always run? Well, yes. It is just an automatic fight or flight response.

Unfortunately for Lexi, there is really no place to run to. The examination room is sealed and detached from the main base. The only way in and out at the moment is via personal submarines.

”You are being very naughty, Miss Lester. I will have to punish you for that.”

I pronounce and motion to the scientists. They quickly close in on Lexi.

Each of the scientists is wearing is wearing an airtight environmental suit. It is to stop themselves from breathing the mind-altering chemical that her body constantly generate and contaminate the air.

And once those chemicals enter their body and infest their brain, they have no choice but to love and forgive anything Lexi does as well as listen to whatever she says.

It is more or less mind-control, but it isn't magic. This is pure biology.

So, science for the win?

However, such an airtight suit makes it difficult for the scientists to move around quickly. And wearing actual power armors doesn't allow them to carry out the necessary examinations properly.

”No! Get away from me! Get away!”

Lexi is backed into the corner. Her hands are behind her back. A scientist manages to get close enough, but his suit got cut by a sharp knife for his trouble.

His trainings and quick reflexes did prevent him from behind stabbed outright.

I chuckle at that.

It is somewhat funny, considering the scientists are underestimating Lexi just because she looks like a defenseless young woman.

Oh, Lexi is a defenseless young woman, but even then, you should always be wary.

Honestly, I didn't pat Lexi down to check her any concealed weapons.

But for Lexi to have a concealed weapon on her regardless of her ability, she isn't as stupid as I initial thought.

Selene informs me that Lexi has taken the knife from the kitchen. It was just before she heads upstairs to confront me.