Before we get started, I wanted to make a quick shout out to thebesthorsemanwar for pointing out some math problems with the stats. It also made me realize that I made a big mistake with Mana regeneration, as the stat also has to be dependant on wisdom. I also forgot to add 1 WIS and 1 INT for the last level up. (this is due to the mage class)
So before this chapter starts, i'm just gonna quickly show the revised stats.
Jeanne Dark
Class= Magus (Thaumaturgy)
Race= human
Title= Lucky Gamer LUC +30
Lv= 6 (1650/3200 Xp)
Hp= 32.400 (LV x VIT x 100)
Mp= 10.200 (LV x INT x 100)
Hpr= 324/m (LV x VIT)
Mpr=2.190/m (LV x ((INT/2) + (WIS x 2)) x 10)
Money (20.410$)
Stats (22)
Strength=39
Vitality=54
Dexterity=18
Wisdom=14
Intelligence=17
Charm=11
Luck=32
Now then, let's continue.
A Gamers rise in Marvel
Disclaimer: I don't own Marvel or any other work of fiction.
Chapter 6: Use of Force
Inspecting the perimeter around the Campus while perched on a roof nearby, I frown. The army has already started evacuating civilians and is probably already in position to tranquillize Banner.
For a 12 year old girl with no stealth skills to get in will be quite the challenge.
I'm also doubting my disguise. A scarf wrapped around my face and a hood over my head could easily fall off during conflict.
Shouldn't you get moving?
Your right. I don't have time to plan or think this through. Let's just make it up as we go.
That's not what I was hoping for.
Well, it's what we got, so quit complaining.
Climbing down the fire escape to the street level, I contemplate my approach.
Guns blazing in is a no go and any distraction I create will only divert a small number of troops.
What to do? What to do?...
Couldn't you create a skill to help?
Meh. Worth a shot. Going into a crouch I slowly make my way towards the campus, sticking to shadows and moving when the troops aren't looking. Presence detection is perfect for this situation. after reaching the fence I finally get my notification.
Presence detection levelled up to LV 7: Range 14 meters
Skill created "Stealth" LV 1: dampens sound and visibility when active. decreases detection rate by 10 %. costs 1000 MP/m.
No way is this gonna cut it. I need something else...
wait I have an idea.
I remembered SHIELD Helicarrier and specifically its capacity to turn invisible. Something about capturing the light hitting the hull and projecting it out of the other side. While the helicarrier had cameras and probably holograms to work with, I have neither. I do have the theory though, and not to mention my magic. Using my Mana manipulation, I push my energy to the skin and clothes of my body. Due to nervousness due to the situation I lose my focus a couple of times. But after a few tries, I finally get it.\
Skill created "Invisibility" LV 10: Bend the light around you to conceal your presence. At the current level quick movements and running will show slight visual displacements. Costs 1500 MP/m to use.
Satisfied with my progress, I activate Invisibility and Stealth to start my infiltration. I'm currently using only 2500 MP per minute, which is taking about only 1000 MP/m due to my MPr. I should be able to use them at about 10 minutes before needing to recharge. I'll just have to take brakes here and there. A Problem I noticed is that improved skills require more Mana to use, so I'll have to be careful.
Making my way into the campus buildings while also using presence detection regularly, I realize that I have no idea where to go. What helps is a young student using his using a camera to record the troops from a window.
Guess he didn't get the memo that he should evacuate. Moving behind him, I drop my invisibility and retrieve my silenced M1911 from my inventory. The guy is taller than me so I'll have to be creative.
I kick out his legs causing I'm to fall on me. using my superior strength I put him in a chokehold and press my gun to his Temple.
"Scream and you're dead.".
He immediately panics and tries to move before going slack. I guess squeezing the barrel into his face a bit causes that reaction. "Who... Who are you... what do you want" he asks in a scared tone: "I'm nobody, I don't know anything...please".
Tightening my hold on his neck I reprimand him"I said be quiet. And you do know something I want. Tell me where Dr. Samuel Sterns Office is!"
"What? Why do want to know that."
God. I hate it when they do this. Kicking him in the sides I threaten him: "Answer the question!"
"THE Bioengineering Faculty! He's there. Please don't hurt me!."
Oh god now he's crying. Smacking his head again to make him stop, I tell him to give me directions.
"There's a map outside this room. Please I won't tell anyone, just let me live." he whimpers.
"Now was that so hard?" loosening my grip I stand up behind him. The student finally calms down and turns towards me, widening his eyes in shock. Is it because of my age or the fact that I'm pointing the gun at his skull? Guess I'll never know. Before he can react I pull the trigger.
Wasn't that a bit extreme?
It definitely wasn't. And besides, I have to leave no evidence of my involvement here. That includes witnesses.
I guess you're right.
Exactly. Now let's continue. Pulling up the bodies sleeve, bite into his arm satiating my gluttony. Its something I notice yesterday while training. Eating flesh quells my hunger far better than any food I eat. The issue is that I'm already noticing a bigger appetite and me going hunger quicker. I guess I need to do something about that eventually. Let's see what I got.
Skill created Intimidate LV 4: threaten other characters to do your will. Success rate depends on skill level and Stat difference
College student LV 12
EXP 200
Stats gained
Int 15
Wis 10
Oh wow. He doesn't even get a name. Take that NPC. Before getting up, I pull his body and belongings into my inventory. Nice camera! (For 2008 at least. Doesn't really hold a candle to 2020 smartphones even). With what I'm planning, I might still have use for his corpse.
Exiting the classroom and activating my stealth skills once again, I make my way to the map the student mentioned. Sterns department is a small trek away, but I'm certain I can make it.
One the way I continue avoiding troops and soldiers who are moving around. I wonder if they have Banner yet. Or are they still speaking with Sterns?..
with a soldier narrowly passing by my still form, I realise something. Why don't I use an empty dungeon to get there? Trying out my new idea, I give the mental command. ID create empty.
Cannot create a dungeon with an enemy within 50 Meters
Damn. Worth a shot, though I may be able to use it to make my escape later. When Abomination and Hulk are tearing apart Harlem probably.
Continuing on my path, I finally come across and enter the faculty building. Just in time to, it seems.
Looking out the window I see Bruce Banner being carted off, restrained in a stretcher. Huh looks like he's being played by Mark Ruffalo instead off Edward Norton here. Would be strange if his face changed after all.
Using my presence detection, I see multiple soldiers slowly exiting the campus. Good old movie logic coming up now. The only person left to question Sterns is that Officer who worked for Ross. Perfect situation for Blonsky to kill her.
Making my way to Stern's Lab I come upon the scene where she questions Sterns on how to recreate the hulk. Remembering the conversation and other Lore from the movie I realise a rather big problem.
Even with Banner's Blood and Sterns mind, creating a usable Enhancement will be impossible without some kind of "primer". What this probably means, is that a secondary enhancement is required to create a usable enhancement. For Banner, it was his father's Experiments which altered his DNA. And for Blonsky, it was his Injection of leftover Super-soldier serum.
Maybe my magic will compensate for the Process but I can't be sure.
Watching the conversation, I'm startled by Blonsky rushing past my invisible Form. Jeez, I really need to start using Presence detection subconsciously.
Maybe we can get this Primer from Blonsky instead? Moving closer into the lab I use Mana manipulation once again and focus on Stern's Presence. Specifically his mind. The plan is not to control him but to implant a suggestion into his mind.
Collect a Sample of Blonsky's Blood before changing him
Not sure if my suggestion worked I wait. Not long after, a pop-up kills my worries.
Skill created Telepathy LV 1
I love it when things go my way. Now I just have to sit back and enjoy the show.
Blonsky is strapped to the table, gets his blood taken by Sterns (Good boy) and receives Banner's infusion. His Body immediately starts changing and boy is it something. CGI in a movie can only do so much to convey just what I'm seeing. Bones being crushed and growing outward. Muscles tearing to form anew. Skin being Stretched until all can be seen underneath. But what really brings the Shock to me is when I use Observe on the monster.
Emil Blonsky LV 200
Title: Abomination
Rep (0)
Obe (0)
Thoughts you: none
Thoughts: DESTROY HULK!
STR 1200
VIT 900
DEX 60
INT 5
WIS 1
CHA 0
LUK 10
Holy fuck that's overpowered. And wasn't it a thing that both Hulk and abomination can get stronger over time. My god how am I supposed to face something like this.
Gamer's mind activated
Thanks SYSTEM. I needed that.
You're welcome, now focus.
Will do.
Watching closely I see Blonsky throwing Sterns away and jumping through the bloody roof like its nothing. To him it technically is nothing. Getting up, I move towards Sterns and see his brain already growing in size due to Banner's blood flowing into his head wound. Might as well. "Observe"
Samuel Sterns LV 68
Title : The Leader
Rep (0)
Obe (0)
Thoughts you: none
Thoughts: Dazed due to ongoing mutation
STR 5
VIT 6
DEX 9
INT 843
WIS 2
CHA 8
LUK 3
The INT was expected, but why is WIS so low.
If you think about it, his actions weren't really wise.
True, casually experimenting with volatile Gamma radiation does that.
Before revealing myself, I want to make use of my newly found telepathy to copy one of Professor Xavier's ability's, specifically the "Trust me Field". Focusing on my own presence I alter the energies I send out.
Telepathy: "Trust me" Aura unlocked: Costs 2000 MPr
Activating my new ability, I drop my stealth and invisibility. Immediately Sterns eyes shoot at me in confusion. "Who..."
"Dr. Sterns listen to me carefully. We don't have much time so you're gonna have to listen." Not giving him any time to reply I continue." Shield reinforcements are about to arrive here with the intent to arrest you. They are going to lock you up forever take your research from you"
"No.. they cant... the Applications... they can't take it away.." he answers while standing up. Still delirious from his change.
"I don't want that either, so I'm here to help. I want you to continue your research and perfect it. That what Banner and Blonsky have, I want it to. No, I want to surpass it.
So? Do you want to help me and change history? What do you say, Sterns?" I ask him.
His eyes lit up with every word I spoke, clearly hoping for the same thing."Yes, of course, I'll do it, please help me achieve my goal!"
"Excellent. Now first we have to recover as much Equipment and Data from your Lab as possible before Shield gets here." ending my sentence I Open a Window to my inventory, making Sterns eyes widen. "What in the wor-"
"Portable pocket dimension, you can ask questions later. for now, we have to get moving. Start loading what you need into the window."
"Yes Of course.. it's Amazing this thing," he says while directing me to relevant items. We practically strip the lab clean. Every device, computer, book, study, hard drive and even tables or chairs. We finish in record time with the lab and office completely empty.
Before I can create an empty dungeon to get us out, my Presence detection finds three people approaching.
"We have company. I can take care of them, so hide in the next room." I order him.
He does so, while clearly frightened.
I turn on my stealth skills and enter the hallway. I see three Shield agents in full combat gear approaching, oblivious to my Presence. Thinking quickly I pull one of the Flash grenades I bought earlier from my inventory. I pull the pins and cook the grenade for three seconds before throwing it towards the agents, I immediately go to covering my ears and closing my eyes. The soldiers barely react before the grenade goes off and dazes them. I pull my silenced gun and Shoot two of the soldiers into the chest while only grazing the third one before running out of ammo. While the first two dropped dead instantly, the third one had enough sense to jump into a nearby office. With no time to lose I launch forward and reload my gun while activating my invisibility again.(It seems attacking automatically disables it.) Rushing into the room, I'm just in time to shoot him in the head, as he was busy reaching towards his radio.
With all three dead I quickly compose myself.
1500 XP received
Level up
For thinking on the fly you receive +4 WIS
Putting my gun back into my inventory, I use presence detection to Re-con the area. Looks like we're in the clear. I approach the corpses and pull them into my inventory. I can always eat them later.
Rushing back to Sterns, I see that he's ok, maybe a bit shaken.
"You're ok good. Those were scouts, so I'm not sure how much time we have. If we want a clean getaway then have to fake your death.
Before he can react I pull the student's corpse out of my inventory and dump it in the lab. Carefully looking at Sterns I see him staring in fascination instead of horror at my actions. Looks like he is one of those scientists that care little for morals when in pursuit of higher Knowledge. Looks like he's perfect for my use.
After dumping the body I move to the heating equipment. The beauty of old campuses is that they tend to have outdated systems. Breaking the gas pipes with a knife recovered from one of the dead soldiers in my inventory is fairly easy. Following my intention, Sterns heads to the other room and removes the wiring in a power outlet. Using his newly enhanced Intellect, he modifies the outlet to short circuit. Some Cellular biologist.
Joining back up with me, we close both rooms so the gas can build up and destroy the lab.
The burned corpse will initially be confused with Sterns, killing any suspicion that he was abducted.
"What now," Sterns asks me. I simply smirk at him and make the mental command for an empty dungeon with extra specifications. Instead of the world around me changing, a distorted space opens in front of us with slight discolorations. "what the hell is that?" he asks this time with a bit more glee and less fear than my earlier antics.
"You will see soon enough, now don't dawdle. Follow me," I say to him while entering the gateway.
The instant. the dungeon is once again identical to the real world, but with a slight blue tint to everything. Sterns comes through with visible confusion while I close the gateway behind him.
"Well we're safe now. You can ask your question when you're ready." I tell him while walking towards the end of the corridor.
"What, how are we safe? I thought we had troops just outside, I thought you had a plan!." he slowly panics.
Instead of answering him, I simply open the exit and leave the building. Sterns want to repeat himself before realising something. "No ones here? The entire street is empty, and I can't hear anything. Why is everything abandoned? It's like... like.. this isn't real is it? I mean it is real but it's not .. I don't know.. like we're in a..a-"
"A Mirror dimension to be exact. I guess your new brainpower is kicking in huh." I interrupt him.
"But how? I mean I may not be a theoretical physicist, but doing something like this without any equipment, just what are you?" He asks while following me through the streets of Harlem.
I remove my disguise, once again to his surprise seeing my face and answer. "If I told you that, I might have a feeling that you would doubt me."
.
not accepting that answer he states with excitement in his eyes:" Yesterday I was just a professor analysing plants and animals with barely any interest. But today I saw two men turn into Godlike beings with unparalleled power, Government conspiracy's to cover it up, and lastly, a little girl who throws away the rules of physics like they're a piece of paper. After everything I've seen today, I think I'm pretty open-minded to the supernatural."
"Well if you're so passionate about it, I guess I can be honest about. Simply put, I'm a witch." I answer him. There's no way I'm telling him the whole truth. I won't start trusting people until I can fully enslave him or otherwise ensure they're loyalty. Even then, I'm never telling someone about the gamer ability. I believe one should never show they're true ability's in a world like this. It will only be used against you.
"A witch? As in Magic?" he asks In disbelief
"Yup"
"This just gets more and more surreal."
"You're taking the existence of magic rather well. Most scientists would scoff at it"
"Well I don't have any better explanation for what you did, so I might as well accept it. And I must say It absolutely fascinates me. The capabilities of what you have shown so far are extraordinary."
he says with a crazed smile on his face. He's gonna be a fine addition to my collection of minions.
Who doesn't want a mad scientist working for you?
"... so where are we going" he suddenly asks
"For now my apartment, can't risk going to your home as Shield will be looking for you after they figure out you're missing. Unless you had anything relevant there?"
"No, all my research and data was at the lab. The mere thought of those government goons getting their hands on my research infuriates me."
content with his answer, we make our way through a silent Harlem.
Coming back to my thoughts I finally look at my notifications that I missed.
Gun-play levelled up to 14
Mana Manipulation levelled up to 27
Presence detection levelled up to 42
Invisibility levelled up to 31
Stealth levelled up to 23
Telepathy levelled up to 18
Quest completed
Retrieve DR Samuel Sterns (The Leader) and make him your Ally/Minion
Optional objective: Recover all Lab Equipment and Research Data relevant to the hulk's blood. Leave no Evidence of your Identity.
Failure: Death, Capture
Rewards: 5000 Xp, 1 gacha token
Bonus rewards: Grimoire ( Elemental Thaumaturgy), Avenger Catalyst
Plot rewards: Gain loyal ally and if achieved Access to gamma based enhancements
Reputation with Dr Sterns (80)
Obedience with Dr Sterns (55)
Perks awarded
REP: "Madman's Muse": Seekers of knowledge without care for human life or social bounds will be fascinated by your nature. Be that for better or worse. (Mad scientist rep Gains multiplied by 3)
OBE: "Born leader": Your followers trust your judgement and will rarely question it. They are less likely to circumvent or undermine your plans.
Items received
1 Gacha token
Elemental grimoire
Holy Cross of Órleans (Avenger Catalyst)
I'm quite happy with my progress tonight, but that final reward confused me a bit.
Judging on my knowledge, the Catalyst I received is for my own namesake. The question is how exactly would that work. I also strongly doubt the other Jeanne would willingly work for me.
It can't hurt to try
;)
What are you planning SYSTEM!?
You'll see.
More cryptic bullshit.
/
A sudden shaking pulls my attention as the surroundings slowly change. Craters forming and fires starting, while not overly dangerous do give a hint of the battle raging on in the real world.
"What's going" on Sterns asks his voice rising in panic.
I calm him "Don't worry. The mirror dimension is updating to the changes in the real world. Looks like those two are having fun tearing up the city."
"truly fascination"
While on the way home Sterns ask me various questions about my magic and our plans for the future.
The story I come up with is that I'm an heir to an extinct faction of mages and that I wish to combine my magic with modern science. As expected, he's absolutely giddy about the concept.
As to his second question, we will have to take our time before we start replicating the hulk.
More importantly, we need a base of operations for our lab. An apartment isn't really suited for something like that. An empty warehouse will be suitable for our purposes, and id rather by the building before having it classified as abandoned.
Because abandoned warehouses always have shady stuff in them for heroes to find?
Exactly, looks like your learning Dear.
Speaking of learning, I have something to help with this problem.
Feature unlocked: Build&Buy menu: Allows the purchase and modification of Real estate. Special condition: Will automatically create fake ownership details which completely legalize the Purchases while maintaining anonymity.
Well, this is perfect.
I immediately look through the menus for a property which would suit our needs. After a short search, I find an ideal Warehouse in the Docks of Hells kitchen. Next to water and Close to my apartment, But also close to the Russian Traffickers. That might create a problem later on.
My current problem is that the Property costs 50,000$. getting the required funds from my usual job will be impossible, so I will need something else. But that issue can be shoved back to tomorrow. For now, both me and Sterns need rest.
Reaching my apartment, we leave the Instant dungeon. I direct Sterns to the shower and bedroom.
He'll be sleeping in the new bed, because I'm a nice Leader. (Because I want to max out my REP with him). With him busy I take the chance to pull the bodies of the dead Shield operatives from my inventory. "Observe".
Shield Agent LV 35 (deceased)
STR 20
VIT 25
DEX 20
INT 35
WIS 10
CHA 20
LUC 5
Unique skills
Spec ops training
Gunplay LV 20
Killing really makes me stronger. God, I love Devour. I first strip them of their uniforms and gear. I might be able to sell some of this to Floyd later. Stripped bare with only their underwear on( I may have a lot of kinks but even I'm not into necrophilia,) I lay them side by side. Taking one of their knives, I remove chunks from their arms and eat them. Unlike with zombie flesh, this tastes like very flavourless beef or something of the sort. Maybe if I cook the meat it'll taste better? I check later.
Stats gained
STR 60
VIT 75
DEX 60
INT 105
WIS 30
CHA 60
LUC 15
Unique skills
Spec ops training
Gunplay levelled up to 70
Although this mayor development makes me quite happy, I immediately realise something else.
My Hunger has drastically increased. I guess now Is the time where I stop using devour so much. Dammit. My trump card is showing its ugly drawbacks now. I really need do subvert Devours hunger, but how do I do it?
Trying to satiate my hunger, I eat the flesh of one soldier's arm before I'm finished.
I initially wanted to keep the bodies for when I finally learn necromancy, but I guess they're my snacks now.
Storing the bodies in my inventory again, I stand up to check on Sterns only to see him staring at me in wild fascination. Instead of you know, screaming in horror.
"I can Explain" I rush to answer
"Is it some kind of magic that strengthens you by eating others?" he asks Me.
"uh...Yes actually. How the hell did you know?"
"It was fascination actually, I could see the muscles in your back shifting around as if to configure into a superior form," he states like an excited puppy.
We go to my kitchen and discuss my ability a bit more and What kind of Effects gamma treatment might have on them. This continues deep into the night. All the while hearing sirens outside from the destruction wrought.
I have to say I'm making great progress. I look at my Status
Jeanne Dark
Class= Magus (Thaumaturgy)
Race= human
Title= Lucky Gamer LUC +30
Lv= 7 (5150/6400 Xp)
Hp= 90.300 (LV x VIT x 100)
Mp= 96.600 (LV x INT x 100)
Hpr= 9030/m (LV x VIT x 10)
Mpr=14.980/m (LV x ((INT/2) +(WIS x 2)) x 10)
Money (20.410$)
Stats (27)
Strength=99
Vitality=129
Dexterity=78
Wisdom= 59
Intelligence= 138
Charm=71
Luck=47
Perks acquired:
VIT 100 "Healing factor": Drastically increase cellular regeneration. ( Hpr multiplied by 10)
INT 100 "Eidetic Memory": allows recollection of all knowledge and details. Increase the learning speed of all Grimoires
I'm gonna rule this fucking world within 5 years. Nearly bursting out in insane laughter, I think of what tomorrow might bring.
/
Extra
3 days later
Nick Fury
This entire situation has turned into a giant shitshow. Not only did General Ross violate so many laws in his mad pursuit of Dr. Banner, but he also caused the creation of an even more dangerous and volatile version. What's even worse is that Ross somehow got his hands on the final remains of the original Super soldier serum. With that, our only hope of recreating the original formula lies with Stephanie Stark, and her husband won't let us anywhere near her.
With Harlem in ruins, Fury has the World security council breathing down his neck to "contain the Situation". As if anything can be done here. The secrets out. The Existence of the Hulk and Abomination are out in the open, and the people want an answer.
And lastly, he has three of his agents simply vanish without a trace, as well as the only person who could've created a stable version of Hulk-soldiers being burnt to a crisp. There's also the lab which was stripped clean beforehand, with any research long gone.
He would kill someone for some good news.
As if on Que Maria hill Walks in interrupting his thoughts. "Sir, you may want to see this."
"Hill. What do you have for me."
"The coroners just confirmed that The body found in Sterns lab does not match his record."
"What? Then whose body did we recover?"
"A campus student who went missing during the incident. We believe he was moved there to throw of Sterns trail. Not to mention that he died of a gunshot wound instead of the fire."
"Do we know who's responsible? Was it Sterns or did our agents go rouge?"
"Neither one sir. Sterns did not own a firearm nor do our Psych Profiles indicate that he was capable of this. As to our soldiers, we believe they may have been killed.
Specialists found Residue of a flash grenade going off outside of Sterns lab as well as various Brass casings that aren't used by our men. The caliber of the casings is a match to the one found in the students head. We've also found blood stains and brain matter matching with the DNA of our Agents to support their deaths at an unknown Enemy." Hill finished her Report.
"Meaning that an unknown third party infiltrated the campus before anyone else, while recovering sterns, His research, Equipment, The hulks blood as well as the bodies of three Agents, all while the place was completely surrounded by our men? And nobody noticed it?"
"It would seem that way, sir. It seems we may be dealing with a professional entity here. We haven't found any trace of their affiliation or identity."
This was bad. An unknown Group with the means To create more Blonsky's. A Recipe for disaster.
Not to mention that these are well-trained professionals with unknown allegiances makes it even worse.
Whoever they are, we will hunt them down.
Authors note: I think this chapter went rather well. I had to rewatch the Hulk movie for this. The CGI may not have aged well, but overall I think it was OK.
After the next chapter or at least until the events of iron man 1 are back on track, there will be a time skip of sorts. Most of the lemons will start afterwards as I'm not quite comfortable doing it with a twelve year old. I'll probably skip about 3 years for Jeanne's body to reach full maturity.
Once again thank you for reading. Please a review if I can do anything better.
