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The underground Wakandan vault hummed with energy. Every inch of the room was laced with vibranium—crates, weapons, even the walls.
Sam stood with his dagger drawn, shrouded in the Eclipse Cloak. Across from him stood T'Challa, the Black Panther, his Vibranium suit pulsing with power.
T'Challa's voice was calm but firm. "You've infiltrated Wakanda. State your purpose... or fall where you stand."
Sam tilted his head, his golden reptilian eyes gleaming. "I'm here to borrow some Vibranium. Don't worry—I'll leave a tip."
> Ding – Combat Mode Engaged: Enemy Power Level = A+
Passive Skill: Primal Instinct Unlocked
→ Reaction Speed: Enhanced 1000%
→ Battle Awareness: Active
→ Weak Point Detection: ON
T'Challa was already moving.
He surged forward, claws extended, vibranium absorbing kinetic force. But Sam moved faster—his dagger parried with supernatural ease, the blade ringing like it struck a god's armor.
Sam spun low and aimed for the Panther's ribs—but T'Challa twisted, deflecting with a pulse of kinetic energy that knocked Sam backward.
The cloak shielded the worst of the impact, but Sam grinned anyway.
"That tickled."
He tapped into the system.
> Do you wish to strengthen your dagger?
Apply Vibranium ×10,000 fusion?
"Do it."
> Enhancing...
Result: Voidfang Dragon Dagger – Vibranium Soul Core Upgrade
→ Now bypasses energy-based defenses
→ Can disrupt vibranium fields
→ Damage output: +1000%
Sam vanished—no, he glided like a shadow. He reappeared behind T'Challa mid-strike.
The dagger slashed through the kinetic field like it was paper.
Slash!
T'Challa staggered, his armor sparking—his first real injury in years.
He narrowed his eyes. "You're not just some thief... What are you?"
Sam's grin was wild. "I'm evolution, Wakandan edition."
They clashed again—faster, harder. The chamber trembled.
> Host has inflicted critical damage on high-tier opponent.
Unlocking Battle Reward...
Reward: Vibranium Sample (Raw Core) acquired.
Optional: Multiply it ×10,000 now?
Sam flipped backward and caught the core midair.
"Multiply it."
> Ding – Enhancing 'Vibranium Core' ×10,000...
Result: Astral Vibranium Essence
→ Generates infinite energy
→ Cannot be broken by any force in known universe
→ Can be shaped into gear, armor, or absorbed into the host
Sam's body lit up with runes as the essence entered him.
T'Challa lunged—but the moment his claw struck Sam's chest, it shattered on contact.
T'Challa was flung across the vault, hitting the wall and slumping, stunned.
Sam stood in the glow of the vibrating essence, his aura burning with power.
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[Status Update – Sam]
> Energy: Astral Core (∞)
Physique: Ancient Dragon
Armor: Astral Skin (Passive)
New Skill: Energy Conversion – Convert kinetic hits into strength
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Sam turned toward the vault entrance.
"I've got what I came for," he said quietly. "Next stop... the cosmos."
He vanished, leaving behind only silence—and a shaken King of Wakanda.
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🌌 Intergalactic Eyes – SHIELD and Guardians detect anomalies
🧪 Sam finds Stark's old tech to upgrade into God-tier AI suit
⚔️ System Alert: Host is now being tracked by "Celestial-Class Entities"
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