(General POV)
Zayne was currently in the Ranger base, making some arrangements for his preparation in recruiting talented individuals who would help him achieve his cause and ultimate goal. He stood with his arms crossed, staring at the Grid's interface in deep contemplation. He was planning how to train those he would employ, to at least reach S-level strength. That level of power alone would give him enough confidence to deal with potential invasions from outer space or even other dimensions entirely.
Zayne rubbed his forehead, exhaling sharply as his thoughts ran wild in his mind."Getting them to develop their strength before the first invasion might be very tiring."
The Grid, sensing its master's worry and intention, chimed in.
[Master, for every recruit that meets the standard for employment, the Grid will provide their development plan and a special gift pack to help them grow strong as fast as possible. Moreover, there is a special reward for the very first employee.]
"Oh really? That's great then."Zayne's worry immediately subsided. The Grid promised to help — and worrying would be foolish when he had such support.
But before Zayne could continue his preparations, the base alarm suddenly erupted—
WHIRR! WHIRR! WHIRR!
His eyes sharpened. "Hmm."
He immediately checked the source of the disturbance. A holographic projection lit up, pinpointing a battle happening not too far from his location — Spider-Man and Ghost-Spider struggling against Green Goblin.
Zayne checked their data and his brows immediately rose.
"Green Goblin has a strength cap of D+? That's way too strong for street-level heroes."Even in the projection, the Goblin appeared far more muscular, more feral, more monstrous than usual.
As he dug deeper into the data, the cause became clear.
"Mesogog, uhn…" Zayne murmured."He even put a sample of Hulk's gene constitution into him."
Zayne shook his head. "It's a shame. It's all rudimentary and unrefined. Moreover, Hulk was chosen by TOBA. Not anyone can possess his power and potential."
Though his tone was slightly disappointed, he still couldn't help but acknowledge Mesogog's brilliance.
"A lot of people have tried passing Hulk's power to others but failed. At least this lunatic succeeded. I would have put him as a potential recruit, but he's too unstable, villainous, and narrow-minded."
Zayne cracked his knuckles lightly.
"Another mission. I hope I get enough EXP to level up soon. And since the Spider heroes are there too… I might as well recruit them."
Without hesitation, Zayne geared up in his Omni-uniform. His eyes glowed slightly as he opened a swirling portal and stepped through, disappearing.
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(Battlefield)
"Dino Rangers, here to save the day!"
The confident declaration came from Ethan as he and the two other Dino Rangers leapt in between Green Goblin and the Spider heroes.
Peter and Gwen breathed a sigh of relief. Help finally arrived — and just when they needed it the most.
Green Goblin stared at the Rangers, his grin wide and twisted."Oh? If it isn't the colored little monkeys. Here to play with daddy?"
Kira's face scrunched in pure disgust."Eww, what the fuck do you mean 'daddy'?!"
Connor exhaled sharply. "Enough. Let's finish this quickly. We have a lot to do."
Both Ethan and Kira nodded sharply — then they attacked.
Weapons appeared in their hands:
Connor wielded the Tyranno StaffEthan raised the Tricera ShieldKira gripped both Ptera Grips, her wings spreading out wide
Kira was the first to engage. Her wings flapped strongly and she shot forward like a blue-yellow bullet, slashing at Green Goblin's chest with rapid speed. The Goblin arched his body backward unnaturally, narrowly avoiding the strike as his taloned fingers scraped the air.
SHWISHHH!Her attack sliced a nearby car in half instead — the sound ripping through the air like tearing steel.
Gwen gulped. "Whoa… she's fast."
Green Goblin twisted and laughed wildly. "Is that all? I expected more playtime!"
"Keep him busy!" Connor yelled as he rushed forward.
While Kira circled to strike again, Ethan slammed his shield into the ground —
"Tricera Earthquake!"
The entire road cracked in a wave that surged toward Green Goblin like a rolling explosion of debris.
BOOOOOM!!!
Green Goblin leapt high into the air — only to see Connor already waiting for him.
"Tyranno Slash!!"
Connor spun mid-air, swinging his staff downward with a vicious, fiery arc. Green Goblin barely raised his armored arm in time —
KRAAASH!!
The collision produced a violent shockwave that tore apart several windows of the surrounding buildings.
Gwen's mouth opened."Are all rangers this strong?"
Peter nodded slowly, eyes wide."No kidding. They're taking him on with ease…"
The three Rangers continued pressing the attack relentlessly. Kira swooped down again, this time slicing across Green Goblin's shoulder, drawing thick dark-green blood.
"GRAAAAAH!!" he roared, landing with staggering force that cratered the ground.
Ethan slammed him immediately with a shield-bash, the impact sending him tumbling through a food truck.
BOOM!!!
The truck collapsed, metal shrieking.
The Rangers didn't let up.
Connor charged in again, spinning his staff like a whirlwind. Kira strafed the skies with her wings emitting sonic pressure waves — each gust sharp enough to tear through debris. Ethan defended both the Spider heroes and his team, blocking stray bombs the Goblin hurled in random fury.
Shockwaves tore across the battlefield. Cracks spread through the streets. Cars flipped and asphalt exploded.
It was raw, brutal power.
The Dino Rangers — held the advantage.
Peter and Gwen exchanged a look — both impressed and slightly intimidated.
"Okay…" Peter muttered."That was cool."
Green Goblin snarled with frustration as he got back on his feet. His eyes flickered with mutation-induced madness. His physique bulked up even more, muscles swelling, veins pulsing.
"You pests… you're actually making me angry!"
Connor stabbed his staff into the ground, pointing at him with confidence."We're just getting started."
Their morale rose high. The upper hand was theirs. They could feel it. They knew they could win.
But the Goblin suddenly grinned — a slow, chilling grin."Oh, did you think I was taking you seriously?"
His body jerked. Bones cracked in unnatural shifts. A horrible sound echoed…
SKRRRCHHH!! SKRAKKKK!!
And then —
His body split...then split again.
Two identical copies burst out of him, now three Green Goblins stood there — each snarling with equal madness and power.
"Wha—?!" Ethan's voice cracked with shock.
Connor's eyes widened behind his visor."He can clone himself?!"
Kira's heartbeat dropped."That's… bad."
The original Goblin cackled — all three voices now overlapping in chaos."You kiddies were struggling with one of me… now enjoy three!"
Before the Rangers could reposition —
THREE GREEN GOBLINS POUNCED.
One slammed into Connor, hurling him through several carsAnother kicked Ethan directly in the ribs, launching him into a buildingThe last one grabbed Kira mid-air and smashed her into the ground
BAAAM!!! BOOOOM!!! KRRRAASK!!!
Peter and Gwen gasped, their eyes shaking.
"These Rangers… they might actually die…" Gwen whispered with trembling worry.
The Dino Rangers groaned, struggling to get up —
Connor, coughing violently:"We can't… play around anymore…"
Ethan gritted his teeth as he pushed himself up with his shield."Three of him… this is insane…"
Kira growled, forcing her wings to expand again."We have to be serious now. One mistake and we're dead."
The three Green Goblins stalked closer, their laughter echoing, hungry eyes glowing.
Can the Dino Rangers win?.
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