Are You Here to Apply as a Researcher or a Combatant?

Ivan died extremely suddenly, almost sloppily.

Neither Tony nor Rhodey had time to react before he had already collapsed.

"Better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early."

Du Mu walked over from a distance, shaking his head with a sigh.

He didn't know what kind of obsession these people wearing Steel Armor had.

Despite the Steel Armor having such high defensive capabilities, they all loved to open their helmets to talk.

He had just followed the map marker to the scene and happened to see Ivan with his head exposed, reciting his lines.

Who could resist that?

Du Mu didn't hesitate; he decisively drew his gun and fired.

And thus, the scene that just unfolded occurred.

Poor Ivan, a dignified supervillain, had less screen time than the Iron Soldiers he had created.

His cause of death was actually not wearing a helmet!

Looking at Ivan's state of death, the corners of Tony and Rhodey's mouths twitched.

They secretly swore to themselves that from now on, as long as they were wearing their battle armor, they would never, under any circumstances, take off their helmets!

As Du Mu walked to Ivan's side, the system's voice rang out right on cue.

[You have successfully defeated the BOSS "Whiplash" Ivan Vanko!]

[Calculating damage rewards...]

[Rewards as follows: 10,000 EXP, 5 Free Attribute Points, Equipment "Whiplash Armor", Skill "Silent Step", Item "Ladder of Free Access", Item "Ever-burning Torch", Item "Emo Wig"]

[Equipment: Whiplash Armor (Steel Armor crafted by Ivan Vanko, equipped with two powerful energy whips. Disadvantage: Not wearing a helmet makes one prone to sneak attacks from certain old schemers. Note: The built-in self-destruct system has been removed, please use with confidence)]

[Skill: Silent Step (Once activated, your movement will not make any sound)]

[Item: Ladder (Holding this ladder, you can enter any location without being blocked by anyone)]

[Item: Ever-burning Torch (A pixel-style torch, the flame on it will never go out)]

[Item: Emo Wig (After wearing it, the number of enemies you see will be halved, greatly increasing your courage)]

The next second, the Whiplash Armor on Ivan's body suddenly vanished.

Du Mu was left speechless.

Good grief, looting the body on the spot, are we?

Seeing the gazes of Tony and Rhodey fixed on him, Du Mu immediately explained, "Don't look at me, I didn't do it."

"If you say so."

Tony chuckled, more convinced than ever that his reactor had been stolen by Du Mu last time.

As an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., there are basically no holidays.

Whenever you have some free time, there is always a slave driver around to whip you into working.

Even if this slave driver happens to be a black man.

Du Mu was at home watching a Batman movie when he received a call from Nick Fury.

"Agent Du Mu, I need you to go undercover at the Osborn Group to investigate the secret experiments Norman Osborn is conducting in collaboration with the military."

[Mission: Investigate the Osborn Group]

[Objective: Go undercover at the Osborn Group and investigate the secret experiments conducted by Chairman Norman Osborn in collaboration with the military]

[Rewards: EXP +1000, S.H.I.E.L.D. Reputation +20, Random Item *1]

Du Mu asked curiously, "Why not ask Black Widow? Isn't she better at undercover work?"

Nick Fury explained, "I have assigned other tasks to Agent Romanoff, and besides, Norman Osborn is an old man; he isn't like Tony Stark... In short, this mission is yours."

Du Mu understood.

Norman Osborn was old and frail, possessing a natural immunity to Natasha's honey trap, making him not as easy to approach as Tony.

The Osborn Group, the largest biotechnology company in the United States, had a market value of hundreds of billions of dollars.

Of course, biotechnology was only the Osborn Group's primary business; they also achieved remarkable success in military industry, energy, and other industrial fields.

Looking across the entire United States, only Tony's Stark Industries could stand shoulder to shoulder with it.

Du Mu drove to the Osborn Building.

It had to be said that Nick Fury's car was truly excellent, especially the air conditioning system—it was incredibly comfortable!

This black egghead really knew how to enjoy life!

Du Mu grumbled inwardly as he walked into the Osborn Building.

Guided by the receptionist, Du Mu made his way to the recruitment office of the Osborn Group.

"Is this your resume?"

The Osborn Group recruiter stared at Du Mu's resume, a look of shock on his face.

"Du Mu, male, distinguished graduate of MIT, specializing in human genetic disease mechanisms, gene therapy vector development, close-quarters combat, firearms, stealth, assassination... uh, are you sure you're applying for a researcher position?"

The recruiter was stunned.

Are you here to apply as a researcher or a combatant!?

"Yes."

Du Mu nodded.

As a resume for recruitment, naturally, the more exaggerated, the better. Besides, this information was forged by S.H.I.E.L.D., so the other party wouldn't be able to verify it anyway.

As he expected, after the recruiter verified it, he found that these credentials actually existed.

The recruiter exclaimed, "Oh, your resume is truly incredible! I'm surprised we haven't heard of you before."

Du Mu said, "It's normal not to have heard of me; I've always been a low-key person."

"Congratulations, you've been hired by the Osborn Group."

The recruiter didn't think much of it and decisively hired Du Mu, starting him off as an assistant.

But how could Du Mu be willing? "I won't be an assistant. I need an independent laboratory to continue my research project."

"What project?"

Du Mu pulled a bottle of red liquid from his pocket; it was the Life Potion he had given Blade to drink back then.

"This is what I'm researching: Life Potion. One sip refreshes the mind, two sips keep fatigue away forever, three sips grant eternal... uh, that part isn't possible, but it can cure most diseases."

Listening to this pitch, which sounded like a snake-oil salesman, the recruiter asked suspiciously, "Are you sure it's really that magical?"

"Of course. If you don't hire me, I'll go to Stark Industries next door. That mustache-wearing Tony Stark would be very willing to take me in."

Hearing this, the recruiter immediately turned serious. "Wait a moment, I need to consult my superiors."

With that, he immediately picked up the phone to contact his superior.

Not long after, an old man in a suit and leather shoes walked into the room.

"Oh, Mr. Osborn?"

The recruiter was shocked; how did he end up summoning his own boss?

Norman didn't pay him any mind, his eyes fixed intently on Du Mu and the Life Potion in his hand.

"You're saying this bottle can cure most diseases?"

[NPC: Norman Osborn]
[Codename: Green Goblin]
[Affinity: 0]
[Evaluation: Marvel Goblin, Spider-Man's nemesis, one of Peter's uncles]
[Status: Suffering from a hereditary disease, not much time left]

"That's right!"

Du Mu looked at Norman's information and added cheerfully, "Even if it can't cure terminal illnesses, for things like hereditary diseases, it can effectively alleviate symptoms, restore the patient to a healthy state, and with continued use, keep them free from the torment of pain."

Hearing this, Norman felt as if he had seen hope, but he maintained his composure on the surface.

"May I take this bottle for testing?"

"Of course you may."