"Damn it!!!"
Leon hadn't expected the "first sign-in = guaranteed jackpot" superstition to fail him on the Tesseract.
Left with no choice, he activated the sacred art of Save & Load.
He had to secure a breakthrough before Death decided to check his "water meter."
For the next few days—
Leon carried the Tesseract everywhere, signing in repeatedly in different locations, even experimenting with different poses like some deranged ritualist seeking better RNG.
The pressure of Death's looming gaze weighed heavily on him.
He didn't dare sleep.
He remained in constant high-speed flight.
…
Antarctica
11:30 PM
After countless failed attempts, Leon shifted his focus to the man still peacefully preserved in Antarctic ice—
Captain America.
While he was here, he figured he might as well investigate the so-called Antarctic Vibranium.
"Bast. Arcee. Locate Steve Rogers."
"Yes." ×2
Upon landing, Bast and Arcee split up, heading toward the region where Steve's aircraft signal had vanished decades ago.
"Master, what about me?"
2B asked.
The Antarctic winds lifted her snow-white hair and gothic outer armor components, painting a stark and breathtaking silhouette against the ice.
Though she felt no jealousy or insecurity—
Her core programming insisted she remain useful.
"You?"
Leon examined the still-not-fully-awakened android beauty.
"Come here. Be my accessory."
"Yes."
She approached.
Leon wrapped an arm around her waist—
And together they plunged into the Antarctic ocean.
The water was lethally cold.
But Leon's physique already ignored normal cryogenic conditions.
With Frost Affinity, it felt like a hot spring.
As for 2B—
Her pseudo-neural feedback system could simply be turned off.
No sensory input.
No problem.
…
Moments later—
Clad in the War God Armor, Leon emerged from the sea, holding a meteorite-sized mineral mass roughly the area of a football field and even taller than one—
With one arm.
The other arm still supported 2B's three-hundred-pound mechanical frame.
BOOM.
He hurled the ore deposit onto an uninhabited stretch of Antarctic land.
"Less than I expected," Leon muttered.
He sliced off a chunk of high-purity Antarctic Vibranium with a hand blade of divine force.
The metal—reputed to liquefy all other metals—had no effect on Aionsega.
Naturally.
As Asgard's greatest divine artifact, it wasn't that fragile.
Leon retrieved a piece of Wakandan Vibranium for comparison.
As the Antarctic Vibranium approached—
The Wakandan metal softened instantly, becoming rubber-like and semi-molten.
It didn't drip like water—but sagged and deformed visibly.
"Interesting."
He tested Adamantium next.
Same result.
But once the Antarctic sample was moved away—
Both metals reverted instantly to their original indestructible state.
"2B, analysis?"
She shook her head.
"Apologies, Master. I am not equipped with metallurgical diagnostic systems. My design prioritizes combat and service."
"Tony upgrade package it is, then."
At that moment—
Arcee's voice sounded in his ear.
"I've found him."
"Good. Return first."
"Bast, you too."
"Yes." ×2
When they regrouped, Leon handed the Antarctic sample to Arcee (A2 mode).
Her pale-blue eyes focused as scanning subroutines activated.
Conclusion:
"This metal emits a specific-frequency mechanical wave that disrupts metallic bonds."
"Standard physical metals will liquefy. Uru's response is uncertain. Without magical reinforcement, it would likely experience partial destabilization."
"I see…"
Leon nodded.
"In this era, even metal needs both physical and magical cultivation to stay competitive."
He tested his Active Adamantium Skeletal Frame next.
No effect whatsoever.
System-grade upgrades remained supreme.
Unlike Wolverine's passive metal skeleton—
Leon's was biologically integrated and enhanced.
This gave him an idea.
Maybe it was time to upgrade Arcee's Adamantium frame—
Replace it with his own Active Adamantium material.
Extensive prior "structural compatibility testing" had already confirmed that Arcee's Adamantium functioned as a skeletal core, with bio-vibranium tissues layered above.
Replacing it would deepen their synchronization.
You contain me; I contain you.
Leon paused.
"…That sounded wrong."
He asked Arcee for her opinion.
"Give it to me."
That was all she said.
She accepted the modification without hesitation.
Nearby—
2B observed quietly.
She watched Arcee speak fluently, assist Master meaningfully, and progress naturally toward deeper integration.
Her pale-blue eyes flickered.
Her hand pressed lightly against her chest reactor core.
What… is this sensation?
She usually wore her combat visor only during battle—
Unless Leon specifically requested otherwise.
Which happened occasionally.
Soon, the modification was complete.
Now—
Arcee (A2 Mode) synchronized with Leon's physical-stat amplification, tech-oriented.
YoRHa 2B synchronized with Leon's divine-energy amplification, magic-oriented.
Perfect balance achieved.
Leon felt an intense satisfaction—like organizing a meticulously curated collection.
[Confirm daily sign-in?]
"System, I lack nothing now."
[Ding. Daily sign-in complete. Reward: "Vibranium Miner – Enhancement Card."]
Vibranium Miner – Enhancement Card
Upgrades Vibranium Miner production.
Adds Uru and Antarctic Vibranium to output pool.
Antarctic Vibranium drop rate equal to Wakandan Vibranium (30/70 split).
Uru drop rate randomized; rarer than Adamantium.
One-time use.
Description: Mining and upgrading android waifus brings joy.
But do not forget—Death watches.
"Watch out!"
"System, you're the GOAT!"
Leon activated the card instantly.
Then headed toward Steve Rogers' crash site.
As for the Antarctic Vibranium mine—
He planned to relocate it beneath the seabed near Malibu Mansion.
Dig a pit.
Bury it.
Extract as needed.
If anyone dared approach the Stark residence to steal ore—
Well.
Leon could only say:
That person's afterlife would be… well-managed.
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