Signing the Technology-for-Equity Memorandum, a Legally Implanted Trojan

Gwen Stacy returned to the negotiating table.

That invisible table, positioned between her and the Supreme Adjudicator, consisted of hundreds of Scarlet mechanical compound eyes and cold Alloy Wall.

Her back was very straight.

That encrypted request just now gave her a brand new trump card. A trump card personally handed to her by Lynn, a card that could change the course of the game.

"Your Judge," Gwen Stacy's voice returned to its usual calm, showing no trace of the tension from the recent armed standoff.

"Regarding the issue of computing power compensation, after urgent internal discussions, we have come up with a new proposal."

The Supreme Adjudicator's mechanical head turned slightly, its flashing red light like a searchlight, locking onto Gwen Stacy's face, seemingly analyzing her every subtle expression.

Hela's grip on the sword hilt didn't loosen, but a hint of inquiry crept into her gaze as she looked at Gwen Stacy. She didn't understand why, when things had escalated to the point of flipping the table, they were now sitting back down to talk.

Wanda stood behind Gwen Stacy, the red glow at her fingertips fading, but she remained on high alert. She, too, was waiting for Gwen Stacy to reveal Lynn's arrangements.

"We reserve all rights to pursue legal action against the Negative Zone 'Battleworld actions of forcibly detaining our on-duty advisor and leaving him in critical condition."

Gwen Stacy first reiterated her position, stating that this was both a procedure and an attitude.

The conversation then abruptly shifted.

"However, out of respect for the spirit of technical exchange and out of basic humanitarian considerations, we are willing to provide your No. Engine Three with one instance of free technical assistance."

Technical assistance.

These four words caused the frozen atmosphere to loosen slightly.

It seems that there is no pre-defined module for handling this term in the Supreme Adjudicator's system.

"We will assist you in optimizing your computing power structure to perfectly fill the energy gap caused by the stripping of E-734 Variant in a more efficient and stable manner."

Gwen Stacy explained calmly and deliberately.

"This is not compensation," she emphasized. "This is a technological collaboration based on the ' Inter-Dimension Friendly Exchange Framework.' We call it, 'Technology-for-Equity.'"

She presented Lynn's word, which carried a hint of playfulness, in an extremely serious and formal tone.

Extortion has been redefined as cooperation.

Extortion was disguised as equity investment.

This is an open strategy. A strategy laid bare before the other party, yet one that is difficult for them to refuse.

From a procedural perspective, it solves the only problem currently facing the Battleworld): the computing power gap.

The Supreme Adjudicator's red-rimmed eyes suddenly blinked more rapidly. A massive Data Stream surged within them, assessing this unprecedented proposal.

"Under evaluation..."

A cold, electronic voice sounded.

Solution Model: Firewall Code is provided by an external technology provider and embedded into the engine's underlying layer as compensation for computing power. Risk Assessment: The code contains an uncontrollable backdoor risk, posing a high threat level.

"Solution Benefits: It can perfectly compensate for the computing power gap left by the separation of E-734, and the optimized algorithm model will improve the engine's operating efficiency by 3%. Benefit Level: Medium-High."

The Judge, like an emotionless machine, clearly laid out both the advantages and disadvantages.

Gwen Stacy's heart leaped into her throat.

She knew that the key lay in how the other party weighed the risks and benefits.

"Initiate Article 17 the ' Battleworld Temporary Resource Exchange Act ' to conduct Compliance Review of the submitted proposal."

"Under review..."

"Comparing the legal provisions... it meets the clause that 'in a state of emergency, third-party technologies with temporary exemptions may be introduced to maintain the stability of core systems.'"

Conclusion: The solution is logically consistent, procedurally compliant, and feasible.

The final conclusion caused Gwen Stacy's clenched fist to slowly relax.

She made the right bet.

Battleworld, or rather, this Supreme Adjudicator, is an extreme rule-follower. As long as something is procedurally compliant, even if it carries risks, the rules themselves will compel him to carry it out.

"We agree to the proposal," the Supreme Adjudicator gave the final reply. "Please sign the interim memorandum immediately and submit the technical code."

As soon as she finished speaking, a pale blue light screen unfolded in front of Gwen Stacy.

Provisional Memorandum Regarding the Negative Zone Management Committee Providing Technical Assistance to the Battleworld -Engine Three.

The title is clear, and the terms are well-defined.

Gwen Stacy carefully reviewed it, and after confirming there were no coded messages, she extended her finger and wrote her name in the signature area.

The Supreme Adjudicator's mechanical arm rose, and a red beam swept across the light screen, leaving behind an intricate emblem composed of a golden hourglass and a sword.

Memorandum of understanding signed.

"Wanda, the consultant." Gwen Stacy turned to the side.

Wanda understood and stepped forward.

An operating terminal rose from the ground and stopped in front of Wanda.

She gently placed her palm on the light screen and closed her eyes.

To Hela and Gwen Stacy, Wanda simply stood there quietly, as if she were transmitting some kind of data.

But in Wanda's Mental World, the Chaos Furnace was operating at an unprecedented speed. Following Lynn's instructions, she retrieved a special piece of code that had been sealed away layer by layer.

The core of that code was not Chaos Magic, but a highly condensed golden flame filled with the aura of destruction and rebirth.

It is the Phoenix Force.

It was a power signature that Jean Grey, whom Lynn had asked to stay behind, had left in the core database of the Negative Zone in advance.

Wanda used her own Chaos Magic as a shell to wrap, disguise, and encrypt this wisp of Phoenix Force, making it appear to be an ordinary, even somewhat redundant, firewall program.

She didn't understand why Lynn did that.

But she chose to comply unconditionally.

"The technical code has been submitted," Wanda said softly, opening her eyes.

The Supreme Adjudicator's eyes glowed bright red.

"Code received, final compliance scan in progress..."

"Scanning..."

"No offensive modules detected..."

No logical flaws found...

The code is defined as: a benign system Patch.

"Implantation approved."

As the last four words were uttered, a deep hum echoed throughout the Engine Room.

The code implanted by Wanda, like a drop of water flowing into the ocean, silently merged into the core and bottom layer of the Battleworld Rule Engine.

It became a part of it.

Gwen Stacy watched this scene, and an indescribable chill ran through her.

They brazenly installed a backdoor in the heart of the enemy, under the watchful eyes of their highest combat power.

A backdoor that is personally approved, signed, and accepted by the other party.

Almost at the same instant the code was implanted.

"Laugh--"

The hundreds of Probe connected to E-734, the Erik Variant, simultaneously emitted a soft click and bounced off his body.

The emaciated body lost its support and fell forward helplessly.

A dark shadow flashed by.

Hela had moved without anyone noticing; she took a step forward and steadily caught the dying man in her arms.

The chilling Death Force was carefully channeled into Erik's body, protecting his last vestige of life.

One of the core objectives of the delegation's trip was achieved.