Using the Mind Stone to control Dr. Banner, Aurelius Viremont forced him into his Hulk persona and then subjected him to symbiosis with the various symbiotes. While the symbiotes couldn't replicate the Hulk's ability to grow stronger with rage, even a brief period of bonding allowed them to absorb enough of his base strength to undergo a massive power spike.
Within moments, Aurelius Viremont had subjugated every agent aboard the Helicarrier, rewriting their minds and commanding their absolute loyalty. Whether it was the remnants of HYDRA or the original SHIELD, it had all become Su-SHIELD.
With full control over SHIELD and Loki, Aurelius Viremont could have easily prevented the Chitauri invasion. However, he had no intention of stopping it. The Chitauri army was a perfect target—the ideal live-fire test for his new ability: Unlimited Void! Furthermore, he wanted to see the combat potential of these symbiote-enhanced "heroes."
Time sped by. The dim night faded, and the scorching sun once again draped the world in light. After establishing Su-SHIELD, Aurelius Viremont didn't stay on the carrier; he used a portal to return to his villa. Between spending time with rough soldiers or hot starlets, the choice required no thought.
Aside from enjoying the "services" of Agent Hill and his group of actresses, Aurelius Viremont poured every ounce of focus into absorbing energy to push his integration forward. After a night of effort, the breakthrough finally arrived.
[Energy Points +1]
[Template Integration: 80%]
[New Skill Unlocked: Unlimited Void!]
[Unlimited Void Lv.1 (1/100): Drags opponents into the inner side of the Limitless, forcing their brains to perform infinite cycles of "perception" and "transmission" just to stay "alive." This generates a massive influx of invalid information, causing brain failure and leaving targets in a catatonic state to await death. Only those in physical contact with the user are unaffected.]
A colossal flood of information surged into Aurelius Viremont's mind—far greater than any previous skill—but with his Lv.4 Six Eyes, he organized and digested it effortlessly. He could now deploy his Domain with ease. Unlike Satoru Gojo, who was limited to a few expansions per day even at the peak of his world, Aurelius Viremont's Energy Absorption meant that as long as he had fuel, he could spam his Domain indefinitely.
Aurelius Viremont closed the panel. He suspected that since 80% unlocked Gojo's ultimate technique, reaching 100% would likely unlock a brand-new character template—and perhaps a massive additional reward.
He dismissed the actresses and opened a portal back to the Helicarrier. Because Loki was under control, Black Widow immediately stepped forward to report.
"The portal preparations are complete, and the spacecraft is ready. We can counter-attack the Chitauri mothership at any time."
Aurelius Viremont nodded in satisfaction and walked into the command deck. Looking at the symbiote-hosts and gauging their physical density through his Six Eyes, he smiled. "Once the portal opens, take the ship directly into the Chitauri mothership and wreak absolute havoc."
"Yes, sir!" they chorused.
Aurelius Viremont lingered his gaze on Dr. Banner. The symbiote currently bonded to him was Riot, which had previously hosted Loki and replicated a partial Frost Giant physiology. He wondered how a "Frost Giant Hulk" would perform in the coming war.
Before initiating, Aurelius Viremont dialed Tony Stark. Hearing a cacophony of noise on the other end, he asked, "Tony, where are you?"
"I'm at Kamar-Taj..." Tony shouted back. "Sorry, the signal is terrible. Let me move..." The sound of magical sparks crackled before his voice cleared. "I'm discussing my new magic armor with the Sorcerer Supreme. Mark I is a success; it just needs a field test!"
Aurelius Viremont's smile turned mysterious. "I have the perfect opportunity. We're about to launch an offensive against a galactic power called the Chitauri. Want in?"
Tony: "My f**k?!"
Ignoring Tony's shock, Aurelius Viremont continued, "If you want to play, get back to Stark Tower. That's where the first battlefield will be."
"Wait, Stark Tower?" Tony tried to ask more, but Aurelius Viremont hung up. He turned to Loki. "Tell Dr. Selvig to open the portal."
Aurelius Viremont flicked his fingers, opening a portal for Captain America, Banner, and the others to pass through. He followed last. They arrived at the penthouse of Stark Tower just as Dr. Selvig activated the machine.
VROOOOOM!
With the aid of the precision instruments, the Tesseract finally unleashed its true power. A beam of pure blue energy shot from the roof, piercing the clouds and slowly tearing open a massive gateway in the sky.
Looking at the widening hole in the heavens, Aurelius Viremont let out a predatory grin. Earth is my turf. You think the Chitauri can just touch it? Time to show them a 'little' bit of color.
The spectacle caught the attention of all New York. In the laboratory of Xavier's School, Beast (Hank McCoy) stared at his monitors. The energy fluctuations were exceeding the limits of a typical Level 5 mutant.
"Professor," Hank said urgently to Charles Xavier. "Stark Tower is emitting a massive energy signature. It looks like a wormhole to an unknown corner of the universe!"
Professor X placed his fingers to his temple, projecting his consciousness into a bystander near the tower. Seeing the portal through their eyes, he commanded, "Hank, notify Jean and the others. X-Men, move out!"
Simultaneously, in a dark corner of the cosmos, a massive Titan sat upon his throne. Sensing a shift, he turned his gaze toward the planet called Earth.
Beside him, the elegant sorcerer Ebony Maw bowed deeply to the purple-skinned Titan. "Lord Thanos, the first step of your Great Work has begun."
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