When Cloud finally recovered from that information-overloaded "Marvel Universe trailer" containing everything from Avengers 1 through 4 plus all the various solo films—
"Holy crap... the Avengers are involved now! Is this multiverse crossover or what?"
He looked at the Space Stone fragment on the ground, still glowing with that faint blue light, his eyes filled with shock, fervor, and an excitement that bordered on obsession!
"Infinity Stones... such high-end ingredients, I'm definitely claiming this! Not even Jesus could stop me! I said so!"
[System: Ding! Congratulations Host on successfully making contact with a dimensional law-level item. Your worldview has been successfully upgraded to Version 2.0.]
[Since you've prematurely unlocked the cosmic-level map, the system will provide you with a complimentary copy of "The Marvel Universe Beginner's Guide," which includes "N Uses for Infinity Stones (Censored Edition)" and "100 Tips for Avoiding Getting Snapped by the Purple Potato." Please check your inbox.]
Cloud: "..."
Well damn, system, you're getting more and more "user-friendly," huh? Even got gift packages ready?
Meanwhile, Gustav had completely given up resisting. But watching Cloud alternate between shock and fervor over a little blue rock, occasionally muttering to himself—
He decided this man wasn't just a monster in terms of power; his mental state was probably monstrous too.
"Alright, vacation's over. Time to clean up."
Cloud took a deep breath, calming his heart that was racing from discovering this "new continent."
He carefully wrapped the "Space Stone fragment" in a thick layer of Orochi Power, then solemnly stored it in the deepest part of his system space.
This was his "ticket" to the "sea of stars"—he had to keep it safe.
Only after doing all this did he turn his attention back to the final boss who had become nothing more than a "background character"—Gustav Munchausen.
"Now then, Mr. Gustav." Cloud's face once again wore that benevolent smile. "Let's discuss how you and your Addes organization can gracefully disappear from this world, along with these perverted collection pieces of yours."
Facing Cloud's "devilish" smile, Gustav knew his "judgment day" had arrived.
...
What followed became very simple.
Under Cloud's "physical persuasion" and "spiritual enlightenment," Gustav very proactively surrendered all the Addes organization's global base coordinates, member lists, and all the "black technology" research data they had accumulated over the years.
Lien Neville, after obtaining all the evidence about the truth of her parents' and comrades' deaths, personally ended Gustav's life.
As she drew her cold ring blade across this mastermind's throat, two streams of tears flowed down that always frost-covered face.
Tears of revenge.
And tears of release.
Cloud kept his promise, treating the entire Addes organization—along with all their hidden bases and research—to an extremely grand and spectacular "fireworks display."
Military and intelligence organizations around the world were shocked to discover one day that those arms trafficking networks and terrorist attack sources they had tracked for decades but could never eradicate had, overnight, completely... collapsed.
As if an invisible "Hand of God" had completely erased them from this world.
With that, all the dark threads of the KOF Maximum Impact world were thoroughly purged.
[Ding! Congratulations Host on completing the ultimate hidden quest: "Addes's Funeral"!]
[Dimensional Correction: Maximum Impact Arc complete!]
[World Line Correction: 100%!]
[The three chaotic space-time rifts—Samurai Shodown World parallel line, Street Fighter World parallel line, and KOF World Maximum Impact line—have all been repaired!]
[Calculating final rewards...]
[Congratulations Host on receiving: 500,000 Source Points!]
[Congratulations Host on receiving special title: "Dimensional Corrector" (Effect: When performing space-time travel, you will have greater stability and immunity to most negative effects from space-time turbulence).]
[Congratulations Host on receiving the grand prize: Dimensional Power (Basic)!]
[Dimensional Power (Basic)]: A high-dimensional force that transcends ordinary energy. You can now briefly interfere with space-time laws within a small area. (Note: This power has unlimited potential but consumes Source Points at an alarming rate. Please use sparingly to avoid the embarrassment of "overdue credit payments.")
Feeling that brand new power within him—one that seemed to resonate with the entire universe—"Dimensional Power."
And looking at that string of zeros in his system account long enough to make one dizzy.
Cloud let out a satisfied, long breath.
This lengthy journey of "All-You-Can-Eat Across the Dimensions" had finally come to an end.
He had stuffed himself full and gained a tremendous harvest.
It was time to go home.
He glanced at the two stunning beauties beside him, luggage packed, looking at him reluctantly.
He bid farewell to them. After Cloud departed, Chun-Li would also return to her Street Fighter world.
But Cloud knew that someday, with his own power, he would connect all the dimensional worlds and gather all his harem members together.
[System: Return protocol initiating! Destination: KOF World main timeline!]
[Coordinates locked: Tokyo, Japan!]
[Performing timeline calibration... Calibration complete!]
[Transfer countdown: 3... 2... 1...]
...
When Cloud opened his eyes again—
That familiar air, a mixture of modern urban atmosphere and the presence of countless powerful fighters, filled his nostrils.
He was standing on a bustling street in Tokyo.
Surrounded by familiar scenery.
He was back.
Finally back on the correct timeline.
He closed his eyes, and his powerful spiritual sense instantly enveloped the entire planet.
...
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