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Sam stood in the ruins of the Oscorp lab, staring down at his transformed hands. His skin shimmered faintly under the light—like scaled gold buried just beneath the surface.
He was no longer just human.
> Ding – Ancient Dragon Physique fully integrated.
Passive abilities unlocked:
→ Immortal Regeneration
→ Dragon Aura Pressure
→ Heat Resistance (Max Level)
→ Primal Instinct (Locked until Battle Kill Count: 10)
Just then, the lab door burst open with a screech. Standing in the doorway, half-mutated, scales twitching and muscles bulging, was Dr. Curt Connors—the Lizard.
"You... you took my serum!" he hissed.
Sam turned slowly, the Voidfang Dragon Dagger materializing in his hand with a hum of dark energy. His golden eyes narrowed.
"I didn't take it," Sam said calmly. "I perfected it."
The Lizard roared and lunged forward. In the blink of an eye, Sam dodged left, his speed nearly invisible to the naked eye. The dagger flashed once—
Shhkk!
Blood splattered across the lab wall. A chunk of Connors' tail hit the ground, still twitching.
> Ding – Battle Engaged: Mutant-Type Villain (Tier B)
Warning: Killing intent detected from target.
System Combat Support activated.
Lizard spun around, healing rapidly—but Sam didn't let up.
He moved like a shadow, each strike of the dagger releasing invisible waves of force. Sparks flew as claws and blade collided.
But Sam was faster. Stronger. Smarter.
One final strike plunged the dagger into Connors' chest—non-lethal but deep enough to drop the beast unconscious.
> Victory Achieved.
Bonus Gained: Extracted ability – Reptilian Regeneration ×10,000 → Result: God-Tier Cellular Rebirth
Ability auto-integrated.
New Trait: Can survive decapitation, incineration, and limb loss (Recovery time: < 10 seconds)
Sam stood over the fallen scientist, breathing steady, his body already healing from a few small cuts.
"Too easy," he muttered.
> Ding – New location unlocked: Wakandan Resource Vault (Hidden World Link).
Recommended Action: Seek Vibranium sample. Estimated power gain: Cosmic Class Weapon Potential
Sam turned toward the shattered lab window and looked out at the city skyline. Stark Tower stood tall in the distance. But beyond it...
Wakanda.
"I need Vibranium," he whispered. "And I have a system that can make it a god-slayer's armor."
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[Updated Status – Sam]
> Physique: Ancient Dragon
Weapon: Voidfang Dragon Dagger
Abilities:
– Immortal Regeneration
– God-Tier Cellular Rebirth
– Dragon Aura (Suppressed)
Inventory:
– Lizard DNA (Mastered)
– Oscorp Keycard
– System Upgrade Token ×1 (Unused)
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Next Objective: Infiltrate Wakanda
Next Opponent: ??? – Panther on the Prowl
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