The blurry thermal imaging transmitted by the submersible outlined a terrifying figure with a silhouette astonishingly similar to "Connors," yet markedly different in detail—more savage dorsal fins, thicker limbs, and special scales covering its entire body, emerald-green yet capable of absorbing all surrounding light.
"God... another one?!"
Banner cried out involuntarily, Hulk's power faintly stirring under the alarm's provocation.
Tony instantly pulled up all external sensor data and began a rapid analysis.
"Its size is comparable to Connors... no, possibly even larger! Biological radiation signature... same origin! Energy readings are highly similar! Damn it, it also carries a powerful Nuclear Reaction signature. It isn't as violent as Connors was before his eruption, but... it's actively masking its radiation signature! The passive sonar array only detected it once it got this close!"
Tony's AI system, Friday, swiftly completed the comparative analysis.
"Target confirmed! Database match... codename: 'Norman Osborn'! Threat Level: extinction-class!"
Friday's cold synthetic voice delivered the final judgment.
Tony spoke at lightning speed, his hands dancing across the virtual console as he activated the base's highest level defense protocol. "All Defense Systems online! The Wall of Sighs is entering highest level airtight isolation! All noncombat personnel aboard the Eye of Neptune, evacuate immediately to the central shelter pods! Poseidon's Eye... damn it, we can't abandon Connors! Banner, I need you to immediately analyze Norman Osborn's energy weaknesses! Its target is definitely Connors!"
Outside the Deep Sea Barrier, "Norman Osborn" had entered its final sprinting range.
Its dim pupils locked onto the Steel Fortress ahead, which emitted faint Energy Waves—primarily energy leakage from the base's maintenance systems and containment field.
It could clearly sense the presence of its fellow specimen deep within the fortress—Connors's violent yet trapped Energy Core was, to it, the most enticing beacon in the darkness.
"Roar—!!!"
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