He's in Marvel, working behind the scenes.

Gu Qing was already used to it, her expression unchanged, silently waiting to win the prize.

[Ding! You have obtained the C-rank doll "Tina Sprantt"!]

Suddenly, amidst the sounds of fragments being retrieved, a complete name appeared.

Gu Qing's heart stirred, and she looked up with renewed focus.

In the system space, a blonde, blue-eyed, petite loli doll wearing a blue dress was sleeping. In the little loli's arms, she held a powerful sniper rifle that was almost as long as her height.

Beside the little girl were several reconnaissance planes, each about the size of a fist.

At the same time, an information panel about the doll also appeared in front of them.

Name: Tina Sprantt

[Race: Children of the Curse]

[Occupation: Initiator of Mechanization]

[Skills: Firearms Proficiency, Weapon Proficiency, Sniping Proficiency, Long-Range Reconnaissance]

[Special Ability: Owl Factor]

[Rank: C-level 3-star]

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"It was her..."

Gu Qing frowned slightly.

Tina Sprantt, from the post-apocalyptic healing drama "Black Bullet".

In the apocalypse where gastritis ravaged the land and animals were infected and turned into gastrulators, a portion of humanity was spared.

But pregnant women during a time of rampant viral outbreaks... gave birth to children infected with gastroenteritis.

Chapter 109 Tina, Iron Man, Genos, the Hand, and Shadow

In an era ravaged by gastritis, children conceived by their mothers...

They were infected from birth.

Gasterovirus... This is a virus that parasitizes organisms and rewrites their genetic material in a very short time, making them gastrulate.

It retains the characteristics of a parasitic organism, making it enormous and ferocious without causing physical collapse.

The route of infection has been confirmed to be through the injection of the virus into gastrulated organisms, and it is not transmitted through the air. Currently, there is no cure; only its growth rate can be suppressed.

However, whether due to the protection of the mother or some kind of reaction during the gestation process, the infection level of these children was not high, and they still maintained their human form and rationality.

At the same time, due to the gastroenteritis, it possesses superhuman strength.

However, their condition is not stable. If they release their abilities or are injected with bodily fluids, the rate of Gastrea erosion in their bodies will increase. Once it exceeds fifty percent, they will become Gastrea-like.

Because of their inhuman power and instability, humans fear and loathe them, calling them "Children of the Curse."

But in this cruel era where Gastrea ravages the land and humanity has erected high walls (stone monuments emitting special magnetic fields) to protect themselves, people who loathe and fear the Cursed Children are forced to borrow their power in order to clear out the Gastrea that roam the outskirts or accidentally wander into the city.

Against this backdrop, Tina was born as a cursed child and participated in the mechanized soldier experiment... In the war between humans and Gastrea, a brilliant scientist among humans proposed a plan: to give humans the power to fight the Gastrea virus through mechanical modification.

Tina is both the cursed child and a mechanized soldier.

She possesses the owl factor from gastritis, granting her abilities such as night vision, farsightedness, super dynamic vision, and superhuman physical strength. Furthermore, an electronic chip has been implanted in her brain, enabling her to remotely control electronic devices.

Although only ten years old, he is already the originator of that world IP ranking of 98th, possessing formidable combat power.

However, compared to her power, the gastritis virus she carries is the real weapon of mass destruction.

Gastrea records the DNA of the organisms it parasitizes and forms a huge database. When it infects other organisms, it can quickly identify the DNA of those organisms and match the corresponding DNA. This causes the cells of the parasitized organism to be destroyed and fused in large numbers, but the organism does not die and eventually transforms into a gastrulator.

Gastrea are enormous animals with incredible strength and regenerative abilities, which can only be suppressed by a metal called "chromium".

The highest-ranking Gastrea, named after the twelve zodiac signs and ranked fifth, are all massive creatures, their mere movement a catastrophe.

Each of the twelve zodiac signs has a different animal factor and possesses different abilities. Sagittarius, in particular, has a rare long-range attack capability. During the war between Gastrea and humans, it destroyed most of the moons.

While this level of power is insignificant compared to the big shots in the Marvel universe, the key lies in the virus's ability to recognize and record DNA...

If gods such as Dark Elves, Aesir, and Frost Giants are infected, their DNA will be identified and recorded, giving the Gastrea virus the genes of these races. When it infects other organisms, it can match the Gastrea with the corresponding genes based on genetic adaptability.

Going a step further, the Eternals, Deviants, Inhumans, Skrulls... there are just too many powerful races in the Marvel Universe, Gastrea born from various powerful genes... the limits of the Zodiac, the highest level in the original comics, could probably be broken in an instant.

Some might say, how could such a powerful race be infected by a mere gastritis virus?

Well, that's hard to say.

Given OAA's belief that development cannot be separated from science, these races might actually be infected.

After all, if the physically powerful Vanguard and the undead army of the Aesir can be killed by machine gun bullets and infected by Gastrea virus, what is impossible?

The lottery notifications kept ringing in Gu Qing's mind, but he didn't focus on Tina.

Getting her out is too dangerous.

If the situation were to spiral out of control, the Ancient One, who could foresee the future, would likely kill or banish Tina the moment she appeared.

"System, how many prayer points are needed to lock the gastrovirus in Tina's body to prevent it from leaking out and increasing its corrosive effect?" Gu Qing pondered for a moment before asking.

[Ding! The system has serum that can neutralize Gastrovitis and perfectly eliminate the virus from Tina's body!]

[Ding! If the host wishes to preserve the Gastrea virus within Tina's body, 3,000 Prayer Points are required!]

"Choose Option Two!"

[Ding! The gastrovirus within Tina's body has been locked down, preventing leakage in any form and reducing its corrosive effect!]

Upon hearing this, Gu Qing relaxed and refocused her attention on the lottery.

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Broadway.

Genos left the battlefield, intending to find a place to maintain some of his body parts.

Although he's not a doctor and can't upgrade his body on his own, it's still his own body, so he can still do some simple care.

Suddenly, a humanoid armored figure flew in and blocked their way.

It's Iron Man.

He had seen both the information Gu Qing provided and what happened last night.

Hey, can we talk?

The armor opened its visor, revealing Tony Stark's true face.

"What do you want to talk about?"

Genos frowned slightly, wondering what this complete stranger had to talk to him about.

"Don't be so cold, we're all superheroes after all!"

"I am not a hero."

Genos ignored Tony's attempt to get closer and said coldly, "If you have nothing else to say, I'm leaving."

"Your hands are still warm, aren't they!"

Upon hearing this, Tony stopped trying to get close to Genos and pointed to his still steaming arms, saying, "A cannon barrel as thick as an arm, yet it fires a thermal cannon with that kind of power... I admit that the guy who can do this is a genius, but he doesn't seem to have reached the point of overturning the common sense of physics."

Your arm has already undergone slight deformation due to the high temperature melting it, greatly reducing its accuracy, rigidity, and performance. Another battle like this, and it'll probably be torn apart!

"What does this have to do with you?"

"I can help you with the maintenance."

Seeing Genos's puzzled expression, Tony explained, "I'm a superhero, after all. How could I be indifferent to other superheroes who get into trouble while helping others? Besides, you saved all of us yesterday."

"..."

Genos looked at Tony in silence, without answering.

"Sir, the other party is scanning you!"

Jarvis's voice came through the headphones.

"Wait, why is he scanning me?"

Tony was taken aback and asked.

As if suddenly remembering something, she quickly waved her hand and said, "No, no, it's okay if you don't want to, but I really don't mean any harm, please don't attack..."

"...I wasn't lying."

Jenos looked away and said, "Your heart rate is normal. You're not lying."

"Oh, it was a lie detector!"

Tony patted his chest, seemingly relieved, and said, "So? Need my help? You couldn't even do routine maintenance by yourself!"

"...Why did you help me?"

Genos didn't answer, but asked again with lingering doubt.

Tony smiled confidently and countered, "Then why did you stand up to stop Abomination and Hulk?"

"I just don't want to see the tragedy that happened in my hometown happen elsewhere."

"Eh?"

Tony paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, I was wrong, but it's pretty much the same. My reason is the same as yours—I just want to help you, right? I made that clear from the beginning!"

Genos was taken aback.

He looked at the sincere Tony, hesitated for a moment, and nodded slightly, "...Thank you."

"Need not."

Tony smiled.

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