While Rhodey and Tony Stark were busy checking out the Kamen Rider Psyga suit...
Rogers was quietly observing himself. He could clearly feel the changes in his body.
And it wasn't just a small boost—he felt exponentially stronger.
"Several times stronger... and I have two forms now? It's kind of like Tiga... but these forms require extreme emotions—anger or sorrow... I wonder how far I'd have to push myself to trigger them?"
Rogers pondered curiously.
"Stormbreaker... not bad at all. Seems like it suits me."
Thor finally remembered to study his new weapon.
Looking at its size, he nodded in satisfaction.
He couldn't resist swinging it a few times and found it felt even more powerful than Mjolnir.
"So... planning to switch weapons?"
Tony Stark asked with interest.
"I'm not the type to abandon the old for the new. I'm used to my hammer, and I'm not giving it up. I'll just use both."
Thor had already envisioned how to wield both weapons in future battles.
Just then, a voice rang in his ear—it was Heimdall's.
"Thor, return at once. All-Father Odin wishes to speak with you regarding the Stormbreaker."
"Understood."
Thor nodded immediately, surprised that even Odin was interested in Stormbreaker.
It made him feel rather honored.
"Well, time to head out. These guys are still unconscious."
Tony gestured at the battlefield littered with fainted bodies, shooting a complex look at Thor.
"You thought about how you're going to explain this to your people?"
Thor scratched his head awkwardly, then quickly turned away, pretending he hadn't heard a thing.
Meanwhile, at Kamar-Taj...
Many sorcerers were elated, as they felt an endless stream of magical energy coursing within them.
Even without tapping into Kamar-Taj's magic source, they could cast powerful spells.
This newfound power left many of the mages who lacked their own magic source green with envy.
"Master, do you think it's possible to replicate these magic cores?"
Strange asked, curiosity brimming in his eyes.
"Perhaps... if we can figure out the principle of forming a magic core within the body."
The Ancient One was intrigued too.
For humans, even decades of training wouldn't result in much stored magical power... yet this issue had been solved so easily.
It left her thrilled and eager to investigate, to see if she could help every Kamar-Taj sorcerer develop a magic core.
With her Phoenix Force fragment, capable of rewriting reality, achieving this wouldn't be difficult.
"By the way, Strange, I heard you had another run-in with the Scary Old Man?"
The Ancient One asked, her gaze settling on him.
"Yes. He ambushed me, dragged me into his pocket dimension."
Strange nodded.
"And you used a blast spell to escape? Did the Scary Old Man die?"
The Ancient One pressed.
"I don't think so. I could feel it—he threw me out, and that guy definitely isn't dead."
Strange shook his head firmly.
"Then do you have a new method to trap him? If we don't use something complex to seal him, he'll roam the Mirror Dimension freely. We can't risk that."
The Ancient One warned.
"Uh... no. I got kicked out before I could do anything..."
Strange scratched his head, awkwardly realizing the issue.
"Let's go. We'll head into the Mirror Dimension together."
The Ancient One made up her mind.
"That guy is a major threat. He must be dealt with."
With that, she opened a portal into the Mirror Dimension, stepping through with Strange in tow.
Meanwhile, at Tony Stark's villa...
After returning home, Tony took a shower, ate a meal, and got a good night's sleep.
Once re-energized, he jumped into work mode.
"Sir, the prototype for the cryogenic system and the weather control device is ready for testing at your convenience."
JARVIS reminded him kindly.
"Thanks, but I've got something more important to handle right now."
Tony replied as he placed the Energon Seed Core on his workbench.
"Energy source detected. Void Engine can upgrade. Target: Energon Seed Core. Proceed with upgrade?"
The Void Engine's prompt sounded.
Tony's eyes lit up.
The Void Engine's technology was already leagues beyond Earth's—
but when it came to SCPs, it wasn't enough.
Its main uses had been gene modification, space-time algorithm editing, and storing items in dark space.
"So... you can absorb the Energon Seed Core's energy and upgrade yourself? Will I still be able to use the Energon Seed Core afterward?"
Tony asked.
"Of course. I can fully utilize the Energon Seed Core's capabilities."
The Void Engine responded.
"Alright then, begin the absorption process."
Tony gave the command.
[Void Engine beginning Energon Seed Core analysis: 10%... 20%... 50%... 70%... 100%. Database established. Commencing energy absorption.]
[New data acquired. New energy framework integrated. Void Engine upgrade conditions met. Proceed with upgrade?]
"Yes!"
Tony agreed without hesitation.
[Void Engine upgrade complete.]
[Loading advanced programs...]
[Energy supply system switching...]
[New data acquired. Activating Energon Seed Core.]
As the Void Engine spoke, the Energon Seed Core emitted a dazzling glow, covered in incomprehensible symbols.
"Is this... an alien language?"
Tony stared in fascination.
"Oh, by the way—can I just use the Energon Seed Core's energy output without triggering the mechanical life-creation function?"
He asked cautiously. He wasn't keen on accidentally creating more snarky robots.
[Yes. As long as you write the appropriate space-time algorithms.]
The Void Engine was entirely algorithm-based. With the right code, it could modify any physical substance. If fully upgraded, it could even alter causality.
For a top-tier programmer like Tony, algorithms were a piece of cake.
With a few quick scripts, he successfully harnessed the Energon Seed Core's energy.
He directed it to fire a beam into a nearby Mark suit.
"Sir, the Mark suit's energy output has exceeded 100%... even 200%!"
JARVIS reported excitedly.
Tony grinned.
With this, energy limitations for the suits were no longer a problem.
[Void Engine upgraded to Version 2.0. Core algorithm processing speed: 28 frames per second.]
(End of Chapter)
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