3 I'm in Marvel? My Decision!

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[Body Strengthening Serum]

• When consumed, your body will experience a total strength improvement and body enhancement. The stronger the physique the less the effect.

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A few minutes after the system's revelation, Skye read the description of the small glass bottle that had a crimson liquid within it, in his hand.

Still a bit dazed, he asked the system a question. "...system, am I really in the Marvel Universe?"

System: [Yes. You have died in your previous world and was reborn in this world which also happens to be in the Marvel Universe.]

Hearing the system's words, Skye gulped loudly. "So I'm really in Marvel huh...then system, where did you come from?"

System: [I am created by the true 'creator' of the omniverse.]

Omniverse... isn't that beyond a Multiverse?

'Creator of the omniverse...?' hearing that term, Skye couldn't fathom the degree of the magnificence of such an existence.

He then shook his head as he removed those thoughts. "So why were you given to me?"

System: [The creator pitied your tragic fate, therefore, the creator wanted to make it up to you by giving you the Supreme System, me, while also being allowed to be 'reborn' in this universe.]

Hmm, reborn in this universe huh...

At that moment, some famous names in Marvel that he knew of popped up in his head.

The Avengers.

S.H.I.E.L.D.

The Defenders.

Guardians of the Galaxy.

Asgard and Olympus.

And finally, Mr. Endgame himself, Thanos.

"Wow, will I meet Captain America, Iron Man, and the others?!" thinking of the Avengers, Skye couldn't help but look forward to meeting them in the future.

However, right after thinking of meeting the superheroes of MCU, he also remembered the powerful villains in this universe.

Red Skull, Ultron, Loki, Dormammu, Thanos...

Thinking of these beings, Skye took in a deep breath before laughing loudly.

'With the Supreme System, although they are impossibly strong, it's not impossible to defeat them!'

As he thought this, Skye asked the system. "System, how do you work? What are your functions?"

System: [By killing beings in this universe, you will absorb their 'essence' which in turn will level you up, once the required quantity has been reached. By leveling up, all attributes, everything about you, your very existence itself, will improve and evolve, albeit slightly. There are other functions that are still unavailable to you since your level is too low, hence the only functions that are available are: • Missions Functions, • System Shop, and • Status Page.]

Skye was silent for a few moments before asking. "System, is there no welcoming gift or a beginner pack for me since I just came to this world? After all, I'm at a disadvantage against the strong characters in this world..."

However, at his heart, he thought. 'But... in this world, I don't think anyone has more combat experience than me... well probably there are one or two that are on par with me.'

As if reading his mind, the System replied: [The host is correct. If the normal humans of this world can be evaluated as 'F' rank, then the host's battle experience and combat prowess should be at the peak of this world, at 'S+'.]

Skye nodded his head, agreeing with the system's evaluation of him.

Although arrogant, it was simply the truth.

After being refined and cleansed by countless battles, wars, and assassinations, Skye's combat prowess has been polished and refined to the utmost and extreme levels!

This was also the reason why he was able to kill the three thugs that had killed the previous owner of his current body.

His micro-control of every inch of his body was simply too outstanding despite possessing his new body only for a short while.

"Hmm, speaking of which, I don't know anything about this body's li—" Skye couldn't even finish his words before pain came rushing like a tidal wave into his mind.

His hands tightly gripping his head, Skye knelt down on both knees as his body subconsciously trembled, yet, not one bit of scream or cry escaped his lips.

At that moment, memories from childhood up till the death of his body's previous owner, all of them charged towards his brain, relentlessly.

Amidst the excruciating pain, mumblings could be heard from Skye.

"Mother and Father are dead...the Hand!" growled Skye when he saw the memories of his body's former owner. He pieced together the information that 'he' had gathered when 'he' was still alive.

Skye 'saw' the previous owner's actions. He saw how 'he' investigated his parent's death, he saw how 'he' examined every possible clue and evidence available to him, he saw how 'he' even used underground connections to find the faintest of trails.

And finally, Skye 'saw' a revelation.

As more memories came rushing to him, he laughed. "So it wasn't those useless thugs that reduced this body's former owner to the verge of his death, it was those damned ninjas."

Skye laughed coldly as he 'saw' from the fragments of memories, the dark-garbed ninjas chasing him relentlessly as injuries upon injuries piled on his body.

And finally, after who knew how long of escaping, after losing the ninjas' track, 'he' ended up in the same gloomy alley where those already dead thugs, had finished 'him' off.

'Oh pitiful one, do not worry and enter the cycle of reincarnation with peace and tranquility. Now that I have inherited your body and memories, now that I've become you, I shall exact revenge on your behalf. I will destroy the Hand.'

'In my previous life, I had no name. They simply called me Zero. And now, I have a name. I am Skye Hunt.

At that moment, it was as if a huge burden has been lifted off his body's shoulder, as a sense of relief came over him.

It was as if the previous soul of his body had passed onto him his wishes and desire.

'He' had given Skye everything that 'he' had left, and now 'his' soul can finally enter the cycle of life and death.

At that moment, after Skye uttered his words, he had completely assimilated himself in this world.

A few minutes later, Skye stood up and straightened his body. He opened the lid of the Body Strengthening Serum and drank it without hesitation.

And a few seconds later, Skye felt a warm current flowing throughout his body, from his up his head down to the soles of his feet.

[Ding! The Body Strengthening Serum has been consumed!]

[Strength +1, Physique +1, Energy +0.5.]

[Strength +1, Physique +1, Energy +0.5.]

[Strength +1, Physique +1, Energy +0.5.]

[Strength +1, Physique +1, Energy +0.5.]

[Strength +1, Physique +1, Ener...]

[Strength +1, Phy...]

[Stre...]

[...]

At this moment, in this unknown dark alley, the body of a young man was slowly but steadily approaching the boundaries of a normal human; this 'boundary' also served as an entrance, an entrance towards an evolution. An evolution to becoming a superhuman.

"Huuu..." Skye exhaled a deep breath as he felt the changes and improvement on his body.

Clenching his fist, Skye felt reinvigorated as he roared to the skies

"Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!"

Feeling the power surging within him, Skye laughed loudly. "I can only say thank you, creator of the omniverse! Now that you've given me a second chance at life, I shall walk my own path, unhindered and unfettered!"

Just as Skye was enjoying his newfound sense of life and freedom, a system announcement made him froze up, as if pouring a bucket of cold water over him.

[Ding! The Path to a Superhero or a Supervillain is now open! Once you choose a path, you can then receive a beginner's starter pack!]

[The host is required to choose a Path from the two paths. Please choose a path!]

Skye: "..."

Gritting his teeth, he replied with a cold face. "No!"

System: [The Superhero Path or the Supervillain Path. Please choose a Path!]

Skye refused: "I don't want to choose a path."

Although he didn't know much about the Marvel Universe, Skye knew enough that both paths are paths full of thorns.

The path of a Superhero. Skye knew that if he picked this path, his growth might be faster than normal, but restraints will be placed upon him, serving as shackles of restrictions.

Although noble, Skye knew the disadvantages of pursuing this path.

And as for the Supervillain's path, he didn't even think twice before denying it.

'I had already lived a life of a legendary killer, ruthless and merciless, such a life...although my growth will be insanely fast, way faster than the path of a superhero, I've had enough of living such life. Not to mention the disadvantages and difficulties of picking that path.'

Remaining quiet for a while, Skye then asked the system. "I am not picking either one of the paths. I've been given a second chance on life, I will live however I want to."

System: [...]

"I may be later labeled as a hero or maybe even a demon, but I wouldn't care. It is the path that I've chosen so I won't forsake it."

Looking up at the blue sky, Skye felt that it seemed livelier and more colorful than the sky in his previous life.

"Supreme System," he called out.

[Yes, my host?]

"You are created by the creator who could be said to be omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient. I will not walk the path of a Superhero or a Supervillain."

As those words escaped his lips, Skye paused for a moment before he declared. "My Own Path! Supreme System, I shall walk my own path, so help me! You were given to me by the creator! Assist me as we tread upon My Path."

System: [The host's choice is dangerous and difficult, maybe hundreds or even thousands of times harder than the two orthodox paths.]

Hearing the system's words, Skye simply smiled and responded. "Hmph, I've experienced hardship itself to its utmost extreme. This time, I will shatter and decimate the obstacles and difficulties that crosses my path!"

System: [Are you sure, my host? This path may lead you against the world itself, or maybe even the whole universe.]

"With my Supreme System, standing against the universe, how hard could it be?"