Volume 4: The Last Day Chapter 29: The scrapped armor was not destroyed but turned into something incomprehensible.
After completing the transportation of prisoners and obtaining a complete set of blueprints and various information of the watchtower, Mason and his two companions returned to the Osborne Tower without any delay.
The old Green Goblin, who had secretly established a closer "colleague relationship", intended to win over Mason, and without him asking, he prepared a very professional engineering laboratory for him here that was in a secret location and would not be disturbed.
Basically everything Mason needs is here.
Having had many transactions with the Interstellar Society, Norman Osborn has a lot of "good stuff" in his hands. Nano-level industrial printers are standard equipment, and the computer database dedicated to armor design contains the Green Goblin's own battle suit and equipment drawings, which he had promised to give to Mason as an apology.
However, Mason very much suspected that the Green Goblin had directly moved the SHIELD database from this world over here.
Because he saw some SHIELD files that had not been deleted, and even some research data about the Black Panther suit, and also included a complete set of vibranium processing procedures and process introductions.
The only regret is that Vibranium, a strategic resource in any world, had already been mined out by the Star Society in the first month of annexing this world.
It is said that only a huge pit remains of the old site of Wakanda, and even the vibranium Black Panther statue, the symbol of the country, has been moved away. Not even a single vibranium hair is left for Mason.
However, from the laboratory database, Mason learned that Black Panther had died of illness before the Doomsday War three years ago. The second-generation Black Panther was a "surrenderist" or "adventist". The super-advanced ethnic group disguised as a backward third world country was migrated to other worlds by the Star Society, so no national tragedy occurred.
However, according to the "Parasite Plan" implemented in this world, Mason had enough reason to suspect that those relocated Wakandans must also be members of the "Doomsday Resistance."
"It's so damaged that basically all the armor and weapon systems except the main frame need to be replaced."
In Mason's laboratory, several large robotic arms were being operated by him to dismantle the Fenrir armor that still had traces of war. Doctor Octopus, wearing a T-shirt and sunglasses, was assisting him.
The peaceful former hero held a tablet and scanned the internal structure of the armor. He couldn't help but sighed and turned back to Mason and said:
"It's hard to imagine what kind of battle you went through. According to the specifications and combat power of this armor, if it were in peacetime here, it would take the main force of the Avengers to suppress it."
"I used it to take down one, uh, two conquerors."
Mason deftly reset various repair indicators while adjusting the armor's weapon system according to his own experience.
Without even turning his head, he said:
"But your mechanical octopus tentacle seems to have been damaged by that guy, and I can't restart it."
“No need to restart.”
Doctor Octopus tapped a few times on the tablet in his hand, pushed up his glasses and said:
"That thing has a self-upgrade program. When it comes into contact with a more advanced technological system, it will actively collect data to complete its own upgrade. It is still being upgraded.
Just wait patiently for it to complete the upgrade.
However, according to the combat data saved by the armor, even the power of the Ark Reactor used to power this power armor is a bit poor.
So I think we might have to consider connecting multiple energy cores in parallel.”
"Then we must hurry, Doc. I will need it tomorrow night."
Mason took out a small, shiny gadget from his bag, tossed it up and down in his hands, and then threw it to Doctor Octopus, saying:
“This is the Ark Reactor I made myself. Due to time constraints, its quality may not be as good as the original one, but it should be no problem to use it as a one-time consumable.
Doctor, can you help me complete the design of parallel power supply of multiple arc reactors? "
"It may take some time. After all, I'm not a true genius like Tony Stark."
Doctor Octopus said this modestly, and then he put the Ark reactor in front of him and examined it carefully. After a moment, he frowned and said:
"This one you made is indeed a bit crude. I estimate that it will be scrapped after just one battle."
"It's okay, just bring a few more as backup."
As if by magic, Mason took out a box full of eight Ark Reactors from his bag and placed it in front of the astonished Doctor Octopus.
He touched his wrist and said:
"I suddenly realized that the previous engineering philosophy of striving for perfection could no longer keep up with the current situation. Although this disposable thing has poor quality, it is durable in large quantities.
I think if a technological breakthrough cannot be achieved in a short period of time, overwhelming the opponent with numbers might be a good tactic.”
"That will only make your engineering level drop from 'craftsman' to 'fake dealer'."
Dr. Otto pushed up his flirtatious glasses and warned:
"Your idea is not a good one, Mason. We scholars should move forward step by step and not always think of taking shortcuts.
but……
The situation you are facing now cannot be blamed too much, but you asked me to help you design this parallel energy core system instead of participating in it yourself. Is it because you have other urgent matters?
It's your good habit to do everything yourself, you don't plan to give it up, right? "
"You really hit the point."
Mason sighed and said:
"I have something very strange to ask you to look at, doctor. To be honest, it's giving me a headache."
As he spoke, he threw out a black armor containment tank from his bag, motioned for Doctor Octopus to stay away, and then opened the tank.
In the smoke emitted by the nitrogen stored at low temperatures inside, a strange black battle armor appeared before the two men.
It was the anti-Superman armor that was destroyed by the cleaners' "secret weapon" in the previous battle, but it had been restored to its complete form from the wreckage overnight.
That’s right, recovery!
To be more precise, it is "self-healing".
Mason took it away without any intervention, but the black armor in front of him is now complete as can be, and even the scratches on its outer armor have disappeared.
Brand new, just like it just came out.
"What's wrong with it?"
Doctor Octopus asked in surprise, not being able to tell from the outside what was wrong.
He pushed up his brown sunglasses and took a special instrument from the side to test the physical properties of the armor. Before he got close to the instrument in his hand, it started to alarm wildly.
The doctor looked down at the energy reading on the instrument and exclaimed:
"You hid an Infinity Stone in there? Is this some weird new plot? That high energy reading doesn't look right, Mason."
"It's not me, it's him."
Mason approached the heavy armor, which looked flawless on the outside, and pointed to the spot on the chest where the replica Ark reactor originally stood.
It has been "filled" with metal, but after careful observation, it is not difficult to find an irregular black fragment embedded there.
Its color is darker than the Anti-Superman armor, and it is completely embedded in the steel, but you can't tell the difference unless you look closely.
Doctor Octopus approached and took off his glasses. He looked closely with his own eyes and used various instruments to examine it for several minutes. Then he frowned and said:
"It looks like the remains of some metal object. It has no special response to external stimuli, but it seems to replace the energy system to provide energy to your armor.
It's really strange, and reminds me of my unfinished research on symbiotes before the end of the world.
Does it have its own consciousness?"
"I have no idea."
Mason put on a pair of goggles, put his hands on his hips and said:
“I only learned from the enemy that it was a weapon used by the Cleaners to hunt down gods from various worlds, and its fusion with my armor was a complete accident.
But I have heard stories about it in some rumors of the Star Society.
The Black Death Sword, or the God-Slaying Sword, is a living blade wielded by a cosmic deity and forged from the fire of the remains of the most ancient cosmic deity.
Even though it's broken, it's still very dangerous."
As he spoke, Mason stretched out his hand and placed it on the surface of the black armor in front of him. No monster suddenly jumped out and yelled at him, and no fluctuations appeared.
Mason could even feel the coldness of the metal with his fingertips.
After a few seconds, the information tab pops up:
Unnamed Special Symbiote Armor
Quality: Legendary Engineering/Forged Items·Perfect Craftsmanship
Item characteristics: Active symbiosis, anti-divinity, host adaptation, unknown hidden dangers
Item Description:
1. Symbiote Armor:
The fragments of the "Black Death Sword", the ancestor of the symbiote, have completed a symbiotic fusion with this set of armor. Relying on its powerful biological properties, after purifying the armor's metal and changing its properties, it perfectly retains all the original properties of the armor and adds new power to it.
When not in combat, the armor can be stored in a container or within the body of the driver in the form of a symbiote.
After entering combat, it will quickly complete the coverage and enter the warframe form.
If the armor is damaged, the symbiote will enter hibernation and can rejoin the battlefield after quickly repairing it.
The fragments of the Black Death Sword possess powerful biological energy, enough to provide the armor with the energy needed for combat. After further symbiosis with the driver, the armor can also modify the weapon system according to the needs of the user.
warn!
Unknown threat!
Although the remains of the Black Death Sword do not possess the complete "God-killing Will", the item belongs to the category of legendary [Cursed] items, and therefore will cause irreversible and unknown effects on the mind and body of the wielder.
Please use with caution.
2. Anti-divinity:
The Black Death Sword is also known as the "God-killing Sword". It was born from the wreckage of the cosmic god. It killed a real god the first time it was used. All legends about it are closely related to the fall of the gods.
After being fused with the fragments of the Black Death Sword, the armor inherited super resistance to divine power. When the user's tactics are sophisticated enough, this power will be transformed into super lethality against divine creatures.
Manufacturer: None
Item Description: It longs to be whole again. Perhaps you should put it on and kill two little gods to please it.
“It’s very quiet.”
Mason turned back to Doctor Octopus and said:
"The symbiote won't think without a host. Perhaps I'll know more of its secrets after I put it on myself."
"But you'd better not do that."
Dr. Otto said seriously:
"It is very dangerous to use something of unknown origin casually. Peter was once harmed by venom and almost became a spider bully. The story of me and my tentacles should also serve as a warning to you.
Even if you have to use it, at least you have to prepare some countermeasures."
“That’s what I’m going to say next.”
Mason took out the jar containing Tony Stark's nano-blood-edge armor from his bag and showed the blood-red metal debris inside to Doctor Octopus.
He said:
"One of the conquerors I faced before was your Tony Stark, who used his ingenuity to design and build an Endosymbiote suit.
Although I didn't get the blueprints, I guess he should use the nanoworm system to curb the symbiote's corruption of the host and complete the perfect manipulation of the symbiote.
What I have in my hand is his remaining nano armor, which is a very good research product, and I think we can learn from his ideas.
Inject some nanoworms into this suit to protect me.
Even if it’s just temporary protection.”
Mason handed the jar to Doctor Octopus and said:
"But I know nothing about the field of nanorobots, so..."
"Okay, leave it to me."
Doctor Octopus held the jar of nano armor that opened his eyes, and said:
“Peter and Matt’s suits may also be upgraded because of this. It will obviously take a lot of time to restore and fully understand this technology, but if it is just a simple copy, it is not that difficult.
Norman, I have replication equipment from another world here, and I can copy this technology onto this strange suit of yours within 24 hours.
Your idea is very feasible. I will conduct a test. Although I cannot guarantee its safety, it should be safe if it is only used in one or two battles."
"Thank you for your help, Doctor."
Mason was relieved after getting Doctor Octopus's assurance.
He flexed his fingers and said:
"Forgive me, I don't want to drag Peter and Matt into my personal affairs, but I really need their help this time."
"Don't be like this, Mason."
Dr. Otto shook his head and said:
“We owe you this because of your sacrifices. We have gained our freedom, the people in the shelter can live and work in peace under the sun, and even the people underground have a new home.
Everyone was satisfied except old Norman, who didn't know what to think.
And having witnessed everything you did at the apocalypse, nearly a million refugees from other worlds are now praising you as angels of salvation at the apocalypse.
Although I don't know what the Star Society is trying to do, I am sure that you are not the same kind of people as them.
Therefore, everyone here is willing to help you.
But now I have to ask you to leave. You gave me two scientific research tasks and both must be completed within 24 hours. The time is tight and the task is heavy. I must start working immediately.
By the way, please call Peter over for me, I need him to be my assistant."
"Old Peter has been idle for three years. I don't think he's doing well."
Mason curled his lips and said:
"I have better candidates, Doctor. Barbara and Judy will be here to help soon. I'll also let you teach them some of Doctor Octopus' wisdom."
Dr. Otto had no objection to this. He took the jar of the nano battle suit and immediately started working.
Mason glanced at the Fenrir armor being disassembled, and at the replacement parts being reproduced in several industrial printers operating at full capacity nearby.
Those high-strength composite metals were the raw materials he made using the refining array.
Time is running out, otherwise Mason would really like to study the high-strength scandium alloy from 2077. That thing is stronger than titanium alloy and has certain energy absorption properties. It is an excellent material for making armor.
Mason looked at the time and decided to go to the alchemy room first to complete the research on several reinforcements at hand. When he was leaving, he saw the black battle suit placed in the containment tank again.
It stands there quietly, like a soldier waiting to go to battle.
The heavy black appearance reveals a solemn power, while the covering of unknown power makes it reborn overnight.
"You should have a new name."
Mason reached out and patted the "big toy" and said:
"Let's call you the 'Black Death Sword' armor. That's your original name anyway. Well, it feels a bit monotonous after looking at it for a long time. It would be better if the armor had more technological patterns.
There's no need to keep the bat helmet.
After all, you have nothing to do with the Anti-Superman Armor anymore."
After muttering in a low voice, Mason turned around and left here and went into the alchemy room next door to get busy again.
But he did not notice that in the sealed armor storage tank, simple lines were emerging on the black armor shell, as if an invisible hand was redesigning its appearance.
And the bat-shaped helmet is also changing its appearance little by little.
It's like an ignorant child trying hard to make himself more pleasing to the eye according to his parents' advice, so as to be liked by his parents.
