A Gamers rise in Marvel
Disclaimer: I don't own marvel or any other work of fiction.
Chapter 9 : Excelsior!
One the one Hand, Ive always wanted to meet Stan lee. Its obvious that I was a fan and had really been sad hearing of his Death. On the other Hand meeting the Literal God of gods really makes you sweat. This guy has to blink and I'm gone.
I actually don't have to blink to do that
Oh wow, he can read my mind, ain't that cool SYSTEM.
Very cool!
You know I can hear you right?
Oh we know
Its just that we're scared to death and deflecting with humour right now. You know as were probably about to die a thousand Deaths or something.
With my admission The Stan lee Lookalike starts laughing in a Jovial manner. I honestly want to join in, but the other patrons would start questioning what's going on.
Speaking of other Patrons, why hasn't Pete said anything this whole time. Looking over I See Pete staring ad the mega good with his move open, unblinking and unmoving. With that I look around the restaurant and see something similar.
'Neat! You froze time, of course you froze time' I think while bashing my Head against the table.
Barely a week in marvel and I'm already getting kicked out. A new record if I Have to say so myself.
"Now now, you don't actually have to worry about that" Stan lee says, using his actual mouth this time.
"I don't? A foreign entity in your domain? I was pretty sure you'd be pissed of, especially If I affect one of your universes."
"Not really, if anything it actually excited me!" The god says smiling at me
"What? How … Why?" I ask completely stumped by this turn of Events. Why would why I excite him?
"Because everything else is boring." he answers my thoughts," If you don't want me peeking in your head, then don't be so loud in it." He laughs.
"Easier said than done, would you mind telling me why I alleviate your boredom?"
"Simply put you have brought chaos. True chaos to this universe. Before you arrived, this reality would have been a simple alteration of the 616 and 199999 Universe. But now! With this World of Wildcards That you brought with you, everything has changed. New amazing things I've never seen before, Worlds of untold Potential" He shouts out.
"You seem pretty passionate about this" I ask.
"Well of course I am. Tell me what is an omnipotent being like myself to do in my spare time?"
I nod for him to continue, as I honestly didn't know.
"I make stories, I watch them, why sometimes I even live in them. But in the end, they're are all mine, my creations. I set the pieces and watch events play out with dozens of variations and altercations.
From the normal universe of heroes and villains, to one where everyone was a zombie. I myself liked the RUINS Universe, where everything was hyperrealistic and that.
Coming back to my Point. I love these stories, but Ive already seen them all. Past present and future.
But then you came along, changing this universe entirely. Ive deactivated my sight of the future and am now living in the moment, a witness to this reality.
So yes, thank you for being my entertainment. I've seen Your abilities and would like to give you a gift as well."
Perk acquired
Gift of the one true god: You are favoured but not protected by the One above all. The gods of the universe will notice this and be fascinated by your mystery. Your true nature will be hidden. ( REP gains with Abstract entity's and Deity's multiplied by 10. Your nature as an outsider to the multiverse is hidden by the highest authority).
"Shit that is amazing" I say
"A little something to help you out. I will be watching your life in great interest. Now then." He says while clapping his hands. And all of a sudden people all around us started moving again as if they were never frozen. That includes Peter denying our date. I had actually forgotten all about him
Meeting a god does that.
Very true
Stan starts talking again" Don't ya worry Pete, I'm just messing with ya." He says chuckling at us. "What can I get you two" he asks with a notepad in hand. As if an infinite Intellect needs a notepad to remember an order.
I have better things to use it for than that. My my Didn't you get brave in the Last two seconds
Sorry... I quietly mutter.
Looking at the menu, unsure what to eat I ask Peter to order for both of us. Burgers and Fries it is.
Waiting for Stan (Who is actually Mick, the owner) to get our orders, Peter tries talking to me, not sure what topics to address. I make it a bit easier for him and start talking about the science books he looked through when we were at the library. He quickly engages in the subject and is happily surprised to see that I can not just follow his thoughts but also add to his Ideas. He's actually quite interested in the Arc reactor technology powering one of Stark's factories, Although the technology was deemed inefficient and a dead end in scientific terms. Peter believes that the Square cube law applies to the reactors output an that by miniaturising the technology a cost efficient version could be created. Damn he's a smart one, to get this close without actually knowing the inner workings of the tech. If I recall, Parker industries, a tech company created by peter later in life quickly rose to Starks level. I'm considering having him added to Aim actually. The Web formula he develops later has so many applications. Just imagine how much it would revolutionize the construction industry alone. And that's only one Example.
With our Science talk going on for a few minutes, we barely notice when Stan brings us our meals.
I have to see something now. The fries are apparently the best in the city and are actually made by the one above all, meaning they may just be the best in existence. Lets have a look, "Observe"
Fries of absolute divinity
Heals all ailments within 24 hours of consumption.
Taste has been prepared to perfection,
I should know, I made them after all.
I gotta try these then, thank you for hijacking my item description by the way.
I'm just preaching the truth.
No longer waiting, I take a handful an plunge them into my mouth.
Oh Hell, this is amazing. The flavours are exploding in my mouth shooting through my body. Sin of gluttony is basically making me Quiver in joy from my enhanced taste buds. These have a right to be called divine. Is this what the girls from "Food wars" feel like?
"I know they're good, but I've never seen that big a reaction" Peter says, breaking me out of my Euphoria.
Am I crying?
Told you, they're the best.
Finishing the meal, literally fit for gods, we have Stan (or Mick I guess) bring us the bill. Damn my gluttony is completely satisfied. Usually there was some lingering hunger always left, but this feeling of fullness is really nice. We slip the bill, at the protest of peter as he thought he ought to pay. I didn't really want to do that as I knew the Parker's weren't the wealthiest. Just as expected, everything about them screamed the kindness and good they represented. Uncle Ben worked in an Appliance factory, apparently he used to be a soldier too. Aunt may did work for the salvation army, helping out their neighbourhood.
Thinking of the future, I come up with a few plans. One of which was making sure that Uncle ben kept his Job or got a new one. as I recall he was job hunting when Peter got his powers, which strained the family's finances. This prompted Peter to start his short wrestling career which also inadvertently caused Ben's death.
While I don't plan on giving him Employment immediately, I will do so after that incident. If I not only save Uncle Ben by a "Happy coincidence" and also help him get job, Then Peter will have no choice but to feel indebted to me.
Good plan, I like it.
'Will you stop already!' I mentally shout at Stan lee as we leave the restaurant. He only chuckles and smiles at me. Before we exit to the street ye yells out:" Excelsior!"
That really makes me smile, after all I always wanted to hear that in person. For a meeting with the ultimate god, that went really well.
Peter turns to me"So Jeanne. I.. I really enjoyed today. You're really smart and I... well I wanted to know if you'd like to meet again sometimes?"
"Of course, id love too. We smart people have to stick together after all." I go to answer, smiling at him, making him to beam right back.
"So yeah lets stay in touch and see how it goes."
With that we take our separate ways. Damn what a weird day its been. Going to an empty Alley, I enter a zombie dungeon. Once again reality shatters and the streets are left quiet, filled only with the hungry moans of the undead.
I don't really plan on improving my melee skills today nor do I care for stealth. So I take out the damned MG42 from my inventory, not having used it yet. My gun play skill of 74 makes loading the ammo belt incredibly easy. Another thing I wanted to try with my inventory is have the belt flow out of the inventory directly into the gun, while the empty belt flows back into my inventory. There it is automatically refilled again.
Gained 3 INT for exploiting the inventory.
No reloading baby!
The gun itself seems to approve of me as a wielder as well. Being both an Alter spirit as well as a little demonic seems to have done the trick. All the rust and decay magically disappeared, leaving a pristine weapon( With a slightly darker and reddish tint) for me to use. While I'm pretty sure my strength is more than enough to wield it, I also activate Reinforcement to counter the recoil.
Walking into the street with the hulking gun, I'm immediately spotted by a few low level zombies.
Taking aim and pulling the trigger unleashes an incredibly fast baggage of machine-gun fire, tearing through the zombies bodies without a single problem. After killing the 26th zombie do I find the biggest problem with the old gun.
It overheats. A lot. And while the MG42 had a system where you could easily swap out the barrel, I didn't have a spare one with me. Improvisation it is then.
How does a mage cool stuff? Water magic baby!
Using my Water magic, I conjure the aforementioned fluid and compress it around the barrel. If I freeze it then the sudden temperature difference may break the metal, so I keep a body of water around the barrel at all times. This does inevitably cause steam to emerge and hinder my sight of what's in front of me. Once again, I use magic to help out. Closing my eyes, I activate Presence detection and use it to spot all the zombies.
This will be one hell of a slaughter.
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Presence detection levelled up to 52
Gun play levelled up to 76
Water magic levelled up to 14
Reinforcement levelled up to Lv 24
Level up x 11
One hour later and almost back at The warehouse, with dozens of bodies piling up on the path behind me. I'm not taking zombie bodies any more, as I cant eat stats at the moment and their flesh tastes like shit. Sorry Zombies,but people just taste better.
I'm especially happy about the level ups and specifically my new Mana capacity. "Status"
Jeanne Dark
Class= Magus (Thaumaturgy) / Avenger
Race= Demi-servant
Title= Lucky Gamer LUC +30
Lv= 33 (150055/645011 Xp)
Hp= 445.500 (LV x VIT x 100)
Mp= 557.700 (LV x INT x 100)
Hpr= 44.550 /m (LV x VIT x 10)
Mpr= 73.276/m (LV x ((INT/2) +(WIS x 2)) x 12)
Money (19.450$)
Stats(65)
Strength=108
Vitality=135
Dexterity=92
Wisdom= 89
Intelligence= 169
Charm=79
Luck=47
With this I can sustain my servant mode for about 33.462 second. Still a short time period, but if used correctly downright unstoppable. Thanos beat Hulk in eleven seconds because he could actually fight. I should be able to do something similar.
I'm also having a feeling that I'll need to use my Servant mode for the first time now to tell the truth.
Waiting in front of me on the street is a humongous pile of flesh and Bones staring at me, Thousands of limbs wiggling around on the Hulking monster.
Zombie Amalgam LV 100
STR 1000
END 500
DEX 5
Created from the hatred of 1000 Dead Zombies. This abomination will hunt the perpetrator for the remainder of its life. (Caution, can exit dungeon if Target leaves)
Well we cant let that happen.
Taking aim once more, I fire the MG42 at the monstrosity. While I see the bullets damage the outer limbs, I cant see any of them penetrate the inner body. I wont get any vital organs like this. Does it even have vital Organs?
Don't know.
Guess I'll have to find out later.
Putting the gun back into the inventory, I retrieve the French Flag/Pole arm. That's a mouthful, how about Flag-Spear? What do you think SYSTEM?
I think the Zombie thingy is more important!
'Oh don't worry about tha-' Before finishing the thought, a huge tentacle bursts forth from the monster racing towards me.
Reinforcing my legs I immediately jump out of the way, barely making it as the tentacle tears the building behind me to pieces. Shit this guys stronger than expected.
Using the newly dubbed Flag spear, I rush forward and slice the tentacle of the main body. Thinking Ive gained the upper hand again, I fail to notice two new tentacles coming from behind. Before I can react they smack into the back of my head and back, launching me across the street.
-150.000 HP
'Holy shit that hurt,' I think while getting back up while coughing blood into my hand. Using the newly gained distance I make a run for it while casting heal on my body. Damn I should have upgraded this skill more. It can only heal 20% of my damage per minute. That's time that I don't have.
While running through an alley, another tentacle bursts through a building and hits me in the chest this time.
-100.000 HP
'Dammit, I'm already half dead. This damn abomination!' Getting up again I move back toward the street and face the Amalgam.
"You Piece of shit, that fucking HURT! You dare hurt my like this! I cant believe I have to go all out against a WORTHLESS MONSTER LIKE YOU!
Servant mode Activated.
Feeling the rush of power in my body as it grows into an adult form. When the armour forms, I pull out my sword as well and put it in my right hand. Filled with Rage I charge towards the monster. The asphalt fracturing beneath my feet with every Step.
I reach the monster within seconds and slice at the main body with both my Weapons. Turning back I see the damage already healing. Feeling my Rage grow even more, I rush in once again.
25 Second left
This time expecting the attack, the monster shoots its tentacles forward to intercept me. While some are sliced apart, a few still reach me. At least my enhanced stats will reduce the damage this time
- 20.000 HP
- 25.000 HP
- 20.000 HP
20 Second left.
Dammit. I retreat back into a safe distance, unsure of how to continue. I can barely get close without getting knocked away and my attacks are worthless because it heals any damage instantly.
And I cant run away without the thing hunting me throughout new york.
10 Seconds left
"This damn monster, you're the first boss! You don't have the right to hinder me like this. You bastard are like a Cockroach. I'm going to kill you if its the last thing I do! I don't care if I get Hurt, As long AS YOU BURN!" I scream, having lost all patience or logic.
I once again storm forward with unseen ferocity, uncaring of the tentacles hitting me. I just have to reach the bastard.
- 20.000 HP
- 50.000 HP
- 20.000 HP
Plunging the spear and blade into its body I pump all my Mana into the blades, wishing the monster to burn.
With as a sudden blaze, a blue flame Blasts out of the weapons coursing through the monsters body. The flesh is cooking from the inside while being roasted from the outside. It doesn't take long for the Body to start melting from the extreme heat. The azure coloured spectacle barely affects me, as I'm busy cackling like a maniac as the monstrosity turns to ashes.
"You deserve this Abomination. The dragon witch will burn all who stand in front of her. You are nothing to me, you Beast. NOTHING!"I scream at the monster, nothing more than Ash by this point.
Taking deep Breaths I slowly pick myself up and retrieve my weapons as my servant form dissipates.
"Status"
Lv= 33
Hp= 40.500 /445.500
Mp= 0/ 445.500
Hpr= 44.550 /m
Mpr= 73.276/m
'Shit..SHIT!.. I almost died there.' I realise while calming by breathing. Two or more hits and that would have been it. I would've died to a fucking dungeon monster. Not a God, Hero or villain, but a bloody game monster.
I need those enhancements, I cant go on like this, this is still the first dungeon dammit!
Bloodied and bruised, I head towards my apartment. fuck training I need my sleep now. My Clothes that I bought are also ruined. I just got them today!
Ugh, I'm taking things a bit easier again. Lets see my notifications
Level up x 37
Fire magic maxed out.
Fire magic has become Hellfire LV1
WIS 100 Perk acquired "Solomon's wisdom": The mind of King Solomon has been bestowed upon you( Summoning have a 98% Success rate. Structural analysis has levelled up to 80)
At least I got something out of it. Summonings are easier, but Structural analysis is pretty useless to me as I already have my observe. Ill see what I'm gonna do about it.
After entering the apartment and leaving the ID, I take a shower and burn the ruined clothes. After a quick dinner, (which I'm not in the mood to cook eating the meat raw again), I lay down In my bed.
Unlike most Gamer systems mine doesn't heal me in my sleep, so I have to wait until my HPr gets it done. Making myself comfortable, I finally close my eyes, preparing myself for tomorrow.
WAIT!
Why not merge Structural Analysis and Observe instead?
That could work.
Could also kill one of your most important skills
Screw it, I'm doing it. "Skill merge: Structural Analysis LV 80 and Observe LV 56"
Are you sure you wish to discard a core skill?
YES/NO
Ive already decided. YES
Processing core skill... Success
Merging skills... Success
Combos skill creation... Failure
Not again.
Processing...Alternative found.
Perk created
Congratulations. You have acquired "Mystic eyes of Revelation acquired"
A sudden burning sensation within my eyes erupts suddenly, the pain nearly knocking me out. A few minutes pass and the pain suddenly fades.
Damage resistance levelled up to 12
Of coarse it did. Boy that hurt. Opening my eyes, I have to wait as my sight is a bit blurry.
After a while I start looking around. The first thing I notice is that I can perfectly see every part of my room even though all lights are turned of and the curtains are drawn. Turning over I stare into the kitchen, straight through the wall to be exact. X-ray vision. Could be worse.
The really big improvement is when I stare at the alarm clock next to my bed and really focus on it.
Simply put, I see everything. I see the individual parts and how they function together. I see the clocks past, how it was built in an old factory in Minnesota and ended up in three other homes before ending up in mine.
My Brain really starts hurting as I start looking into where the raw resources of the individual parts were moulded into their current shapes. Guess that I shouldn't overextend then, would want to fry my head after all.
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Aldritch killian
Aldrich Killian was a scientific genius who grew up with a number of physical disabilities that he was never able to accept, and spent most of his life trying to overcome them in any way he could. While only needing a cane these days, he still wast content. This is why Extremis was so important to him. And with this mysterious caller he might have a chance to complete it as the Project had proven incredibly unstable.
His tenacity and blind determination in fighting for a better life were seen by some as irritating, as he often came across as obnoxious. Stark made that incredibly clear all those Years ago, back in Switzerland. Arrogant bastard. Its his own Fault that he missed out on Extremis. Another problem was that Maya constantly claimed they would need Stark's Help to stabilise it. He may not have much, but he will not sell his dignity and go crawling to Stark.
He would not accept the cards he was dealt, and being as intelligent as he was, embodied a fierce real drive to change himself and become a different person. Killian was highly influenced by his father and would often quote phrases the man told him, despite not thinking highly of him. After all a broken clock is right twice a day and his father was no better.
And now he was here, standing With Maya Hansen in front of a decrepit Warehouse in the middle of new York. The street was basically abandoned this time of night, nothing worth protecting or worth stealing he guessed. To say that he was having doubts would be an understatement. Even so, he didn't have a choice in the matter, whoever they were meeting had a lot of dirt on AIM. The kind that wouldn't just ruin him but Imprison him for many life sentences.
At least he dint have to wait long for the main door to open, revealing …... a small child? Did they get the wrong address? He was certain th-
"Mr Killian, It a pleasure to finally meet you. After all there is only so much you can learn of a person with a simple Phone call." The girl suddenly says
What? " You... you were the one on the Phone? " The girl nods. He would usually take this as a joke, but that doesn't change the fact that this "girl" has the means to blackmail him.
The girl interrupts his thoughts," You're probably suspecting Foul play by now, but I assure you. We posses the genuine article pertaining to the things I promised."
"And why should we believe you!? Nothing here indicates your offer to be genuine! And I'm not going into a creepy warehouse because some girl asked us to" Maya answers, clearly distraught from the situation.
During this Aldrich looks at the child, really looks at her and notices she inst quite normal.
While the snow white hair sticks out at first, the eyes really take up the spot light. The pupils were oval shaped, and the irises were violet flowing into red. The colours also weren't fixed, the red and violet constantly changing in ratio. No genetic mutation could ever cause such effects. Clearly more was at hand here, some truth to the girls claims perhaps.
The girl sighs , deep in thought. A few seconds pass before she goes to continue:" I guess some Proof would be in order then, no ? "
This got Aldrich attention once more" What would you have in mind? Any demonstration you prepared in advance could very well be manipulated."
The girl forms an unsettling grin. " Something else then."
The girl passes them and heads towards the car. Before Killian could question the girls intentions, he Is quickly silenced by the girls actions. In a feat of impossible strength the girl lifted the front oh the car using just one hand. That car weighed in about 4 tonnes, no normal human could ever achieve that.
"Was that suitable enough?" The girl states in a smug tone.
"Y...Yes! Very much so." Killian is quick to answer, now knowing that this deal may bear Fruit.
"Then please, follow me" The girl states leading them into the warehouse shown to be mostly empty. "By the way. We will be doing business in the foreseeable future. And I will not be questioned in such a derogatory manner again." The girls states as her eyes flare up.
"Yes.. o..of course. We apologise, we had misread the situation. It wont happen again" Killian responded to the thinly veiled threat. He was fairly sure he didn't want to anger the girl that could kill him with her bear hands.
Following the girl into a hidden basement, he sees the reason for this deal. The equipment he sees, was barely passable to be used in a college. Nothing on the Quality even his little think tank possessed. The quality of the lab also speaks of the Quality of the scientist in charge.
Whoever it was, he was surely a genius.
Following the girl he is introduced to that man supposedly responsible. An enlarged Brain explains any genius actually.
"Is.. my God DR. Sterns!?"Maya questions, putting a name to the face which jogs some memory's. AIM had approached Sterns a few Years ago, asking him to join them some time ago. He declined, out of personal reasons apparently. Something about Flower serums and a correspondent in South America.
Although back then he had a fairly normal sized brain on his shoulders. Was this one of the enhancements already done in this lab?
"Now then Sterns, Please. Pitch them our Partnership." The strange girl says. Killian had a feeling that this meeting would change his life Forever.
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Jeanne Dark
I really love my skills.
Intimidate levelled up to LV 18
Telepathy levelled up to LV 38
Manipulation levelled up to LV 87
REP with Aldritch Killian (45)
OBE with Aldritch Killian (40)
REP With Maya Hansen (45)
OBE with Maya Hansen (50)
I guess the Madman's Muse Perk was working perfectly with these two. Or that I'm swooping out of nowhere, promising to help their dying Project. Who knows.
I clinked out of the conversation as soon as Sterns took over. They're going over his research and how it could be implemented with Extremis.
For now they're happy, but my terms will be absolute. They wont agree automatically, but when I end "Iron man 1" they'll be begging for the deal.
During their talks, I've been using my telepathy to implant Thoughts into their head all this time.
Those being:
WE need this deal. The girl can be trusted. The girl will bring us our dreams
So when they finally approach me for Negotiations, I drop my Price.
"Sterns will work for AIM in secret, as he is wanted my the US Government. He will work on projects in a secure location, with only the leadership of AIM knowing of him.
I will be hired as an Employee or Intern working directly with Killian. A new Identity will be created for me beforehand. If you do not have the means to to so, then it can be done by myself."
"That's all fine actually. its honestly great" Killian answers, Giddy at the situation.
"I wasn't done!" I state making him Shut up.
"The final and most important condition. All Shares of AIM will be handed to me by means of Shell companies in my Name. Aldritch will remain as CEO, but I will be in charge of him and the company."
"What! Are you insane?! You want me to hand over my company just like that! I built I from the Ground up!" He starts to rage. I guess I was a bit hasty, but this can be salvaged.
"Get of your high horse Killian!" I yell at him " Your company is hanging by a thread, barely even worth its name. Only a miracle could salvage it. And a miracle is what I am offering!
However, Nothing is free in life and neither is this. So yes, In return for your Company I will grant you not one, but two miracles."
"What do you mean two?" He asks successfully distracted.
"My second Gift that i offer " I continue. " AIM has made various new designs and Inventions which would be beneficial to the US Military. They are however in a Contract with Stark industries who, even after a slight hiccup, are still in the Weapons industry. If you accept, then I will eliminate SI from the Weapons game."
"How would you possibly do that." he questions.
"By adding Fuel to the fire within that company. The Sparks are there, and I plan to burn it down."
Still unsure of my deal, I state" You only have to accept the first condition now. The others will be fulfilled after Stark leaves the playing field. Do we Have an agreement Killian!" I yell once again.
"Yes! Yes we do. if..if you really get Stark to end they're Weapons production, then I'll Hand over AIM to you. It'll be yours!"
And with that, I'm done.
Sterns escorts the two out, leaving me in my thoughts. I have to be careful with my next steps. Recreating the movie with so many new Variables will be difficult, but not impossible.
I smirk to myself and think:' Mr. Stark. You are going to be a hero, whether you like it or not.'
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Authors note: One more chapter and then the time skips will begin. Not long ones though.
