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章節 3276: Chapter 2419: Spirit Assault (Thirty-Seven)_1

With a rustle, a pile of colorful gemstones was dumped onto the table. A robot blinked its eyes, looking at the doctor in a white coat across from it and said, "Sir, are you going to play Infinite Ultron again? But hasn't he already..."

"Yes, there is no Infinite Ultron in this universe anymore, so you are the only Infinite Ultron." Shiller gave his robot butler a thumbs-up and said, "Listen, you know about that Evil Stark, right? The one who had been wandering around in our cosmos, who recently went home."

"Oh, I know him. Jarvis even told me to keep an extra eye on him because he has to take care of Miss Wanda. What about him?"

"He took my plan and doesn't plan to pay. Help me collect the debt. Of course, debt collection is illegal, so you're just a coincidentally passing by evil super robot from that cosmos."

Ultron covered its forehead with a finger very humanely and said, "But I'm not..."

"Who says you're not? Which good robot can get this?" Shiller said, bending over: "But it was a lot of trouble for me."

Then Ultron watched helplessly as Shiller placed a glove made of metal on the table, with six neat indentations on the back.

Three days ago, at the Circumstellar Sector Intergalactic Security Office, Thanos opened the door, welcomed Shiller in, and said, "What kind of wind has brought the good doctor here? When Loki said you were coming, I thought I had heard wrong."

"What? Not happy to see me?" Shiller smiled, surveying Thanos's office as he spoke.

"How could that be? Please allow me to represent the Intergalactic Security Headquarters in welcoming your arrival. The doors here are always open for you, Doctor."

"I indeed came here on serious business." Shiller sat down on the couch with Thanos seated opposite him, both holding drinks and beginning to chat.

"I saw your speech about this quarter's star-level security achievements that you gave in the hall of the Circumstellar Sector Intergalactic Alliance Headquarters on the newly established interstellar news channel in New York. Honestly, I didn't expect you to have made such a great contribution to interstellar security in places unseen by most star civilizations."

"It's all in a day's work." Thanos said with a smile: "Maintaining interstellar security is a long-term job, and we're just getting started."

Shiller crossed one leg over the other, wrapped his hands around his foremost knee, and looked at Thanos and said, "Hmm, I must admit, our cosmos has become safer, more harmonious, and stable because of your presence."

"But what if, I mean just if, there was some cosmos where interstellar security wasn't given much attention, devoid of a symbolic and leading figure like yourself to guide them in such work, where they were quite neglectful, leading the situation to fall into complete chaos and disorder, what would you do then?"

Thanos thought for a moment—this must be the real business Shiller came for—and after mulling it over, he replied, "To restore order, we'd likely not be able to avoid using violence, and if the situation had gotten terribly bad, we might have to partly believe in 'what is not broken, must be shattered.'

Shiller nodded slightly in approval, and then asked, "So, based on your extensive experience in interstellar security, what kind of approach would be better for justifiable use of force, if needed?"

"Large-scale military forces would likely cause panic." Thanos, well understanding Shiller's hint, said: "I think small-scale, hard-to-detect yet powerful special forces might be a good choice."

"Of course, I agree, but on the other hand, not all races have the naturally superior physique of the God Clan from the Nine Major Kingdoms..."

Thanos seemed to catch on to something else and said, "Then they might have to rely on some weapons for assistance."

"But firearms would be rather substandard..."

"Perhaps magic is a good choice."

"The traditional mages take too long in their training..."

"Then a fast-track approach should be taken." Thanos nodded slightly and said, "I think maybe, Divine Artifacts?"

"Brilliant idea." Shiller snapped his fingers in praise and said, "But after all, I'm just an ordinary human; I really don't have any ideas about crafting, and I don't know who would have the capability to create the right Divine Artifacts."

"Oh, I see." Thanos stood up and said, "I think while interstellar security should be based in our own cosmos, if it can be extended further and wider, it would also be a wonderful thing."

"One who considers the far-reaching implications will inevitably contribute to the interstellar security of multiple cosmoses." Shiller added.

"But the expert in crafting is both far in the stars and close at hand." Thanos put on his glasses, crouched down, and started rummaging through a box in the very bottom corner, saying, "Among the Nine Major Kingdoms, the Dwarf Kingdom is renowned as blacksmiths; the weapons they crafted for the Aesir, imbued with divine power, are exceedingly potent and envied by many magic civilizations. I believe that if anyone can contribute to interstellar security in this manner, it must be them."

Shiller also stood up and walked over to the office desk, saying, "Yes, the Nine Major Kingdoms led by the Asgardian Commander should indeed shoulder more responsibility in this regard."

"I think His Majesty the God King will cherish this opportunity to commit fully and serve as an example of an interstellar security guardian."

Thanos pulled out a stack of documents, placed them on the desk, and said, "And I, just a small Circumstellar Sector Intergalactic Security Commissioner, can only offer blueprints of a weapon that I found on a lost star long ago, which might be used for the interstellar security of other cosmoses. Of course, the manufacturing costs will be a tiny bit high."

Shiller picked up the documents without even looking at them, and tucked them away, saying, "Then I'm afraid I'll have to recommend that Lord Loki, who is in charge of procurement, commission the Intergalactic League Commerce Guild to help Asgard find the materials. By the way, what's the contact information for the head of the guild?"

"Oh, sorry, I've been too busy lately, I'm afraid I won't have time to contact them. Why don't you help me liaise with both sides..."

"Easy enough." Thanos pushed his glasses up, smiling as he walked Shiller to the door and said, "I guarantee this will be a transaction satisfying to both parties."

```

"That's always the case, goodbye, sir."

Shiller contacted Loki with the utmost urgency, holding the document and rushing to the Rainbow Bridge. As soon as he landed, he saw Loki with damp hair, arms crossed, looking at him.

"Are you on fire or what?" Loki complained, "Thor and I finally had a free moment to soak in a bath."

"Sorry to interrupt your quality time, but this is urgent." Shiller stuffed the documents that Thanos had given him into Loki's arms and said, "Help me find the Dwarf King and get this thing crafted."

Loki glanced down and his eyes widened because, on the cover of the documents, he saw a design drawing of a glove.

"Isn't this the Infinity Gauntlet?" Loki muttered in astonishment; he had seen this object with the Lokis of other universes.

"Exactly, the Infinity Gauntlet. I just got these blueprints from Thanos. How soon can you get it done?"

"Do you hear yourself? A few days? This is an artifact meant to bear Infinity Gems. You toss a blueprint at us expecting us to make it, without even specifying what materials to use!"

"The material doesn't really matter, I don't actually need you guys to create a real divine artifact." Shiller waved his hand and said, "It just has to look the part, resembling the Infinity Gauntlet, and it must look cool, like if you don't destroy a few universes with it, you're missing out."

Loki raised an eyebrow and sized up Shiller, "What are you up to this time?"

"Relax, our target isn't this universe; it's another one. Just go ahead and take care of it."

"I'm getting less and less reassured."

But in the end, Loki took the blueprint and instructed Shiller to wait for him under the World Tree. Shiller, seeing Thor still soaking in the pool drinking juice, let out a contented sigh when he entered the comfortable spring water.

"Where's Loki?" Thor asked.

"He'll be here soon. Oh, and you might soon hear some news about Asgard defending intergalactic security in another universe. Don't worry, you won't actually need to go; I'll handle it."

"Not worry??" Thor nearly spit out his juice, he sat up and looked at Shiller, "I wasn't worried until you said the last part. What are you planning now?"

"It's another universe, but I didn't say how far away. Don't worry about it."

Soon, a harried Loki returned, not holding the documents. He said, "Eitri gave me an earful, accused me of belittling him by asking him to make a toy. It took some explaining before he reluctantly agreed to do it; should be done in an afternoon."

"He didn't hit you with a hammer, consider yourself lucky given your delicate health," Thor said grumpily, "If I'd asked him to craft a fake, he'd chase me with a hammer from Nidavellir all the way to Jotunheim."

"So, this thing's a fake?" Ultron, after scanning with his energy scanner, found that the glove on the table indeed had a weak energy reaction. Although its appearance was intimidating, even just by the hardness of the material, it couldn't be considered top-notch.

"What's the use of this, then?" Ultron asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Mainly for show." Shiller was busily pressing the gemstones one by one into place, which made Ultron rather nervous. He said, "Wait, stop assembling it. What if it actually works?"

"Even if it works here, it'll be useless once we leave this universe." Shiller pressed the last yellow gemstone in place and said, "Wear it to give that Evil Iron Man in silver-white war armor a bit of trouble, like threatening to snap away half the population in his universe or something."

"Won't I get smashed to bits?" Ultron retracted his neck and said, "I heard from Jarvis that guy's pretty tough."

"What are you afraid of? You're a robot; even if your body gets smashed, your consciousness is still stored in my High Tower, right? We just build you a new body and you're good as new."

"But I should at least know what the plan is."

"I told you, there's no specific plan, just go with the flow. If you don't feel like fighting him, just stay until the time is up." Shiller spread his hands and said, "It's up to you."

"Really no plan?"

"Really no plan."

Ultron looked at Shiller skeptically, picked up the glove, and put it on his mechanical arm. Then, he walked through the portal, looking back every three steps."

Although Ultron was certain that Shiller wasn't telling the whole truth, he decided to go check it out anyway; he was also a bit curious about that Evil Iron Man.

But of course, he wasn't going to rush straight into a confrontation with Stark. The phenomenon of Shiller's appearances wasn't just for fun. After being around Shiller for a while, most people would instinctively stay behind the scenes at first, observing the situation clearly before acting.

As soon as Ultron stepped out of the portal, he saw a TV in a shop window on the street broadcasting news.

"Extremis Biotech Corporation has announced that it will establish a comprehensive global biomedical center, with the aim of advancing medical technology and enhancing human happiness through medical means..."

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章節 3277: Chapter 2420: Spirit Assault (Thirty-Eight)_1

In a coffee shop on the street corner, a strange figure dressed in a black hoodie, wearing a hood, and donning a pair of leather gloves in the height of summer was intently reading the newspaper.

Ultron was trying to understand this universe through the news.

After a while, Ultron gained a general understanding. In simple terms, a company named Extremis Biotech Co., Ltd. had emerged, claiming they had created a drug that could make humans strong, intelligent, and beautiful.

Of course, by hacking into the archives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and S.H.I.E.L.D., Ultron learned that this drug was called the Extremis Virus, and someone had already tried to introduce it into the Los Angeles water supply with the goal of controlling the public. That someone was Tony Stark.

However, as was their usual approach, the FBI and S.H.I.E.L.D. might not have solved the case, but they made great efforts in suppressing the news and concealing the truth from the public.

The mutations that occurred in Los Angeles at night and the so-called Desolate app were explained away as promotional stunts by social media influencers. They merely underwent physical training and cosmetic surgery, spreading rumors about the virus for vanity and attention, and all the supposed poisoning news was fake.

Regardless of the situation, they always found a seemingly reasonable excuse to cover it up, which was also a skill traditionally media had mastered. However, the problem arose when one day these influencers accused of fabricating stories collectively stepped forward to say they were actually part of an advertisement campaign.

Then Extremis Biotech Co., Ltd. entered the public's view. They claimed they indeed had such a drug, but it was not a virus, at most a facial adjustment drug, a new development in cosmetic technology, similar to photo rejuvenation treatments, except that it came in the form of a drug.

The influencers boldly shared their photos before and after cosmetic surgery, which couldn't quite be called subtle adjustments. To be honest, it was a drastic transformation.

They openly admitted they were indeed promoting before, but since they had been paid, they needed to promote as much as possible. They said they were willing to release their unattractive past photos simply out of professionalism, and it also conveniently promoted their personal brands.

This indeed attracted a lot of attention because almost all traditional media kept emphasizing that these people had undergone cosmetic surgery and that their sudden increase in strength and beauty was due to surgery, not a virus.

Now that the influencers were indeed saying they had become beautiful through cosmetic surgery, most people would be curious about where they had it done.

Moreover, many fans of these influencers speculated based on timelines that the recovery period after their procedures was frighteningly short. Some who looked unattractive one day became handsome and beautiful the next. When had cosmetic surgery advanced to this extent?

Then the influencers took advantage of this momentum to promote a brand-new minor adjustment technology. They claimed the Desolate Potion worked similarly to skin whitening injections and Botox, essentially using chemical means to adjust facial fat and muscles to achieve an aesthetic more in line with popular beauty standards.

The advantage of this injection was that it didn't need to be distributed multiple times; one shot was enough to adjust the state of all facial muscles and fat, make aging skin firmer, and give the skin a softer and more radiant appearance. It could be considered the magnum opus of all injections available.

However, some who claimed to provide genuine reviews also emphasized that, like all injections, this one required an absorption period. Once the drug was fully absorbed, the effects would diminish, necessitating another injection. They also shared photos of themselves transitioning from their peak back to their weaker state.

Browsing through the comments section of these popular influencers, one could find that most people didn't care about the absorption issue. Frankly, those interested in such topics were mostly those who considered or had already undergone cosmetic surgery.

Essentially, anyone with even a rudimentary understanding of the cosmetic surgery community knew there was no permanent solution in this world. No procedure, no matter how expensive or advanced, could yield everlasting results without regular maintenance and repeated procedures to maintain peak conditions. Hence, this group readily accepted the temporary nature of the injections.

People who considered such cosmetic procedures usually had some financial backing. Rather than being concerned about how long the injections would last or how much they cost, they cared more about the results.

Certainly, the effects of the Desolate Potion needed no further discussion; it did not make everyone look like the same internet celebrity face but instead transformed individuals based on their unique muscular and skeletal structures into a version of themselves that was tens of times more beautiful.

Many were skeptical, but as more and more influencers appeared on camera claiming to have benefited from the new technology, the Desolate Potion's hype started sweeping over the internet.

It was also through hacking into law enforcement computer systems that Ultron learned the authorities inside knew the so-called Desolate Potion was actually the Extremis Virus. But what could they do, tell people it was actually a virus and that the cosmetic surgery story was just a cover-up they concocted to hide the poisoning incident?

Please, all the charges related to poisoning suspicions against Stark were dropped, and the trial results were there for all to see. Stark had gone missing and had not yet been prosecuted, but how could they possibly retract their statements now?

The FBI and S.H.I.E.L.D. had worked hard to persuade the prosecutors to drop these charges and incurred significant losses to solidify the narrative of non-poisoning. Words had already been spoken; how could they be taken back?

Another round of hype soon swept up, with some internet celebrities claiming that the potion could give one a strong physique, an extremely intelligent mind, and greatly enhance all aspects of one's physical attributes.

Then quickly a group of people came forward claiming that was an exaggeration, merely a marketing ploy orchestrated by Extremis Company. A bunch of people began hammering another bunch, followed by yet another group hammering those doing the hammering, as all sorts of dark histories and fake news flew around.

Eventually, Extremis Company finally stepped forward to debunk the rumors, stating that while our potion does have cosmetic effects, the purported heart and lung function enhancements and IQ improvements were completely unfounded and urged customers not to harbor unrealistic expectations.

Moreover, they sued several bloggers who had made exaggerated claims and alleged that these individuals were mouthpieces bought by certain traditional medical beauty industries to smear the Desolate Potion.

To prove they weren't spreading misinformation, these bloggers called for professional testing agencies to conduct tests. Digging Gold Company also expressed willingness to cooperate. Thus, the test results became a focus of attention in the news, with major media outlets vying to report on them.

In the end, the test results relieved most people; the Desolate Potion indeed only had cosmetic effects. Although it performed remarkably in plastic surgery, there were no exaggerated effects—improving physical attributes and boosting intelligence turned out to be mere rumors.

Human psychology is strange; although they always thirst for unearned gains, desiring strong muscles without exercise and retaining lots of knowledge without studying, if such a potion were to suddenly fall from the sky, their reaction would definitely be one of suspicion.

But if the effects of such a potion weren't so overstated, or only performed well in one aspect, people's trust in this potion would significantly rise, and if there were some minor flaws, it would be even easier to gain public trust.

Following several rounds of hype, the Desolate Potion was almost cemented as a new achievement in plastic surgery, a product of technological advancement, even starting a trend that if you consider this thing unsafe, you're being anti-science and anti-intellectual.

In fact, even before the hype, the Desolate Potion's sales were already pleasing, with countless internet celebrity bloggers willing to purchase it for reviews. After so many rounds of negotiation, even those who hadn't bought it had heard of it, naturally leading to a bustling array of buyers.

Excellent, Ultron now understood what that so-called issue of someone taking Shiller's plan without paying was all about. It was no different from the Eternal Life Factor project, which nearly screamed to have Shiller's name written across the project proposal's cover.

However, he did need to find a way to cause some trouble for that Stark, Ultron thought, and the moment this idea entered his mind, he felt he must have been infected by Shiller.

But there was evidence to support this; the last time he pretended to be Infinite Ultron to ensure his safety, he left a backup of his consciousness in Shiller's High Tower. All of his backups were capable of transferring data among themselves; he had reason to suspect his thought processes had been infected by a virus named Greed.

But no matter how you looked at it, taking someone's project and profiting enormously without paying a fair commission was excessive, Ultron thought. He had to teach that Stark a lesson.

After some consideration, Ultron thought of a way to unravel the scheme.

First, he still made use of his superior hacking skills, or rather, reverted to the nature of his electronic life; he accessed the law enforcement network directly through thought to find a highly classified document.

This document was indeed a record of the destruction of an Extremis Virus sample that they had found while searching Stark's West Coast industrial park after Stark's arrest.

Ultron didn't need to think to know that the sample certainly hadn't been destroyed but had been hidden somewhere. Unable to find any traces in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's systems, Ultron knew that the ultimate classified information was likely stored offline in a secure computer.

Such secure computers are typically located in covert bases, guarded by dedicated personnel, and always offline to prevent hacking.

This method might stop hackers, but it couldn't stop Ultron. He soon began to trace any possible leads in the widespread network and eventually found a military underwater base on the edge of New Jersey State.

The process of the real-world infiltration went smoothly. After all, Ultron wasn't a human hacker, he was a robot equipped with an optical camouflage system. Coupled with control over satellite surveillance, knocking out a guard from behind was a breeze.

Inside the base, Ultron successfully found the original samples of the Extremis Virus—the initial version that could not only change a person's appearance but also make them stronger and more intelligent.

As expected, the military had created many replicas and were already using this virus to mass-produce enhanced human soldiers.

Ultron cleared out all the original Extremis Virus and a huge number of replicas, then dumped all of them into the chemical vats of the current Desolate Potion production factory.


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