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The Merlin android was not challenged but instead invited to the office building in the same car as Ross. Fury and the others were treated less cordially, taken directly to interrogation rooms for questioning about Hydra.

As for Merlin, the Christmas-limited Baymax auction concluded successfully, and the Baymax press conference ended on a high note. The charitable funds raised, totaling $33 million, would be distributed to patients in need through the Stark Foundation.

This platform mission did not result in widespread chaos, and only players received the mission. Consequently, the festive atmosphere of Christmas night remained intact. However, amidst the warmth of the celebration, many players quietly left Liberty City, heading toward Washington.

Simultaneously, several US intelligence and political organizations, including the Pentagon, experienced a surge in hacker intrusions aimed at uncovering Hydra's secrets.

Merlin sat atop Arcee, letting her take over driving while he browsed the platform forum:

[Ahhhh! Help! I need a mechanic! You don't have to do much—just make a positioning device and press the launch button. I'll cover all costs!][I'm a pharmacist. If I had known, I'd have hired a mechanic earlier!]

[Envying the team above. Need a team with a mechanic?]

[Recruiting mechanics!!]

[Hellfire and Holy Light Judgment guilds are heading to Washington. Anyone interested in going to Sokovia? I found intel on Hydra's Baron Stella.]

[The post above must be from a strategist.]

The forum was chaotic at first, but the mechanics' posts gradually brought some order:

[Praise to the Ohm : Let's discuss the signal positioning device and the required budget for a space-based cannon.]

[Praise to another: I switched to a mechanic after the job system update. The space-based cannon feature was unlocked only this morning.]

[Probably tied to the rocket launch last night.]

[Funds breakdown: $600 for a signal positioning device, $700,000–$3 billion for a space-based cannon.]

[Yes, $3 billion is correct—for city-level destruction. Base destruction costs ~$3 million, depending on size.]

[My handling fee is $10,000. I offer signal positioning devices and space-based cannon attacks. For weapons, I also have exoskeleton combat gear—power arms and pneumatic piston legs only.]

Exoskeletons, available exclusively to mechanics, required purchasing a specialized printer from the platform store.

The comprehensive explanation by the "Praise to the Ohm Messiah" player became the most popular post, pinned at the top. Mechanics, planners, and pharmacists continued the discussion below.

While Merlin was immersed in the forum, a sharp whistling sound interrupted him.

"Qiang!" A fan-blade-like device floated beside Merlin, blocking a grappling hook.

"Kaka!" The petal-shaped device adjusted its direction and pointed upward. This was a modified Odradek Terrain Scanner, upgraded with radar detection and magnetic levitation for passive defense.

Merlin looked in the indicated direction. On a nearby balcony stood a masked woman with silver hair tied up, dressed in a sleek black leather coat. She had an aura of feline grace.

"Black Cat..." Merlin muttered.

Arcee immediately transformed into her Autobot form, standing protectively in front of Merlin. She drew her laser gun and fired at the Black Cat.

"Biubiu!" Red laser beams streaked through the night, but the agile Black Cat retreated in time. The lasers struck the rooftop's edge, scattering rubble.

"Bang bang bang..." Fortunately, the street was deserted, avoiding further commotion.

Black Cat activated her "Cow Cat Armor," which quickly enveloped her. The engine ignited, leaving a streak of white light as she fled.

"Merlin! Be careful!" Arcee warned, her engine roaring as she pursued.

Merlin soon saw Black Cat on a nearby rooftop, halted by Spider-Woman, the leader of Apple City.

Black Cat's claws tore through Spider-Woman's webbing with ease. She moved gracefully, her silver claws glinting in the moonlight.

"Nice reflexes, Spider-Woman," Black Cat sneered.

"Stop! Why did you attack Merlin?" Gwen retorted, her tone sharp as she crouched in a combat-ready stance.

"Stay out of this, Spider-Woman!" Black Cat snapped, her body tensing as Merlin caught up from behind.

"Unless you explain yourself, I'll have to deliver you to the authorities," Gwen warned, unfazed.

"Then prepare to be shredded!" Black Cat lunged, her claws aimed at Gwen.

Gwen dodged effortlessly, catching Black Cat's wrist mid-swing. "You're stronger than most. Have you been genetically enhanced too?" Gwen asked curiously.

Black Cat hesitated briefly, her eyes narrowing. She broke free, attempting a swift kick, but Gwen flipped away with ease.

"Your strength... there's something off," Gwen mused, keeping her distance.

Before Black Cat could respond, Merlin and Arcee landed behind her, Merlin clad in battle armor.