"Professor, earlier you said that theoretically it was now possible to create a human being who was stronger, faster, and consumes lesser resources and is highly energy efficient." Martin asked. The professor nodded his head in the affirmative. Martin then paced the room in deep thought. He asked the professor in a whisper-"So, you think our man here is one such... Super-human?" The professor nodded, hesitantly.
The professor's tone reflected that of Martin's-"Though I cannot say for sure, what you stated may be likely, however remote. As I told you earlier, Kevin can be classified as a sub-species of the human genetic stock. In fact, a totally different species maybe. Kevin maybe one such Super-human. There is also a probability however small that he may not. Anyway every probability however small has to be examined. As of now, I do not rule out any such possibility. Only thorough tests can reveal something-which will take more time. Although our Super Man here may be able to throw more light on his origin and other details himself."
Anita looked at the Unconscious body of Kevin-"We could not talk to him about himself much; as we were busy chasing or running away from one thing or the other. Maybe, when he regains consciousness we might be able to get something out of him. Martin, have you called your people for back-up to apprehend your 'terrorist'?".
Anita saw Martin with a bitter look when she uttered the last sentence.
Martin was staring into a wall, trying to fathom some deep mystery- "No. I can't risk letting anyone in on this. Not at this stage. We don't know who has what motives. Only when we get the full picture can we make sense of what exactly is going on. But we do not have the privilege of time. And no, Anita, I don't believe that Kevin here is a terrorist. I think that there is a bigger and more complex game going on here".
Martin kept his reservations to himself. No use expressing his misgivings if it did not help improve the situation.
(To Be Continued Tomorrow...)
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