After learning that a more powerful force was interested in the treasures and scientific and technological materials of our base, the atmosphere in the base became even more tense. The researchers worked day and night, hoping to develop the potion that could enhance human abilities as soon as possible and improve the combat effectiveness of the team members.
One day, there was a cheer in the research room. Tom and I rushed over quickly and saw the researchers beaming with excitement.
"Captain, the potion has been successfully developed!" a researcher said excitedly.
I looked at the small bottle of potion emitting a faint blue light, feeling both excited and a little worried. "Can this potion really improve the abilities of the team members? Are there any side effects?"
The researcher explained, "After many tests, this potion can indeed enhance people's strength, speed, and reaction ability. And we've also conducted side - effect tests. So far, no obvious adverse reactions have been found. However, since it's the first time to use it, the specific effect still needs to be tested in practice."
I nodded. "Okay, first select some team members with good physical fitness for the test."
Soon, the test team members were gathered in the training ground. They all looked determined, full of expectations for this new potion.
"Don't be nervous, everyone. This is a new attempt. If you feel any discomfort, stop immediately," I said.
The team members drank the potion one by one. At first, there was no obvious change. But after a while, their bodies began to emit a faint light, and their muscles gradually became more solid.
"Captain, I feel full of strength!" a team member shouted excitedly.
He casually picked up a huge boulder beside him and lifted it easily. Other team members also showed their super abilities. Their speed became extremely fast, and their reactions were more agile.
Seeing this scene, I was very relieved. "Great, this potion is really effective. Next, we need to let more team members use this potion as soon as possible."
However, just when we were about to mass - produce the potion, trouble came one after another.
One day, Lynn rushed to me with a panicked look on his face. "Captain, it's bad. The formula of the potion seems to have been leaked. Some small forces around are also starting to develop similar potions, and they're spreading the word that our base's potion has serious side effects, which has caused panic among some team members."
My heart sank. "How could this happen? There must be a problem within our base. Lynn, you immediately investigate who leaked the formula."
At the same time, I called all the team members together to calm their nerves. "Don't be confused by the rumors. Our potion has passed strict tests and is safe and effective. Those small forces are just jealous of our achievements and are deliberately spreading rumors."
But the team members were still a little worried. "Captain, what if there are really side effects?" a team member asked.
I looked at them firmly. "I'll drink the potion myself to prove its safety to you."
With that, I picked up a bottle of potion and drank it without hesitation. After a while, I didn't feel any discomfort. The team members gradually calmed down.
Lynn also got the result of the investigation. It turned out that a researcher had been bribed by a small force around and had leaked the formula of the potion. We immediately controlled the researcher.
"Captain, we can't just let those small forces go. They're too arrogant," Tom said angrily.
I thought for a moment. "We can't blindly attack them. They're deliberately spreading rumors to make us lose our composure. We need to stabilize our internal situation first and then figure out how to deal with them."
In the following days, we strengthened the security measures of the base to prevent the formula from being leaked again. At the same time, the researchers were constantly improving the potion to make it more stable and effective.
Those small forces were still spreading the news about the side effects of the potion, trying to cause more panic. They even organized some people to make trouble at our base.
"Your potion is a harmful thing. Stop producing it!" those trouble - makers shouted.
I stood at the base gate, looking at them coldly. "What evidence do you have to prove that our potion is harmful? Don't make trouble here."
The trouble - makers were intimidated by me, but they still refused to leave. At this time, I came up with an idea.
"Since you doubt our potion, I'll let you see its effect with your own eyes," I said.
I asked a team member who had tested the potion to stand out. He showed his super ability and easily completed some difficult actions.
The trouble - makers were stunned. "This... How is this possible?"
I looked at them. "Now you believe it. Our potion is to improve everyone's combat effectiveness and protect our home. And you've been used by others to make trouble here."
The trouble - makers all lowered their heads. They realized that they had been deceived by those small forces. "Sorry, Captain, we were wrong."
I waved my hand. "Go back. Don't be used by others again."
After this storm, the team members in the base became more united. We accelerated the production of the potion and let more team members use this magical potion.
And that more powerful force seemed to be secretly observing our every move. A greater crisis was quietly approaching, but we were already prepared. With this potion that could enhance human abilities, we were confident to face any challenges.