A Mutant Collector Quest

Inside the HQ

Before the battle starts, You decide to organise the information that you have gathered from D.A.I.S.Y. and whatever you remember about your opponents from your meta knowledge.

The Melter - Bruno Horgan

Bruno Horgan is an ordinary man who accidentally invented a device that can melt anything. The device produces a ray that attacks the binding force between atoms, causing them to loosen, giving the effect that the substance is melting.

According to his file, he uses a chest harness device that originally could only melt iron, but judging by the gun in his hand, it's evident his device has received a considerable upgrade.

For now, you don't need to worry about him since he is trapped in a Temporal Loop. Unless some external influence disturbs him or you lose concentration, he will remain that way for several minutes at least.

The Grey Gargoyle - Paul Duval

Paul Duval was an ordinary chemist until he accidentally spilled a potion contaminated by an unknown organic substance on his right hand. Since then, anything his right hand touches, whether inorganic or organic, turns to stone for the duration of one hour.

If he touches himself with his right hand, he can transform his body into stone while maintaining sentience and mobility.

This pile of stone is a bit dangerous, you have to especially be careful of his right hand. His stone body will be very difficult to inflict any damage to, and he will most probably hit very hard too.

The Basilisk - Basil Elks

Basil Elks, a small-time crook, stumbled upon some artifact which you know from your comic knowledge as Alpha Stone. The stone fused with his body, granting him extraordinary abilities, including the ability to project powerful optic energy beams from his eyes.

These beams, composed of microwave-related energy, can accelerate or decelerate the molecular motion of any surface. So he can regulate the temperature enough to melt steel or create an encasing of ice.

The beams can also generate enough force for direct attacks. His entire body was also morphed into a reptilian creature, providing him with enhanced strength and durability.

He is another foe to 'look' out for.

While the Temporal Loop has successfully immobilized the Melter, it seems less effective against The Basilisk and The Grey Gargoyle. This could be due to their higher power levels or the increased number of people you are trying to affect, thereby diluting the loop's effectiveness.

Regardless you have to take care of these two as fast as possible as Toni might be in need of your help.

You stand tall, your golden-white armor gleaming under the dim lights. "I've already dealt with your men," you say, your voice steady and confident. "Now it's your turn!"

You assess your options, knowing that most of your powers might not affect a rock-bodied opponent like the Grey Gargoyle. Deactivating his powers is risky, especially considering the danger of his right hand. One touch could petrify you instantly. You ponder ways to make his right hand ineffective, perhaps by binding him with your metal manipulation powers or restraining him using his own clothing. It would be momentary stilness but it just might give you the edge you need.

Pure attack, whether physical or through your abilities, is another option. However, you also consider the possibility of sending him away through a portal, though you remember how Dr. Doom survived that strategy. Both the Grey Gargoyle and the Basilisk might not be as formidable as Doom, but underestimating them could be fatal.

A crucial factor weighs on your mind: the public nature of this battle. Every move, every power you display will be recorded, studied, and dissected. Even with precautions, the information will spread. It's the burden of a Hero, a reality you must navigate carefully.

Round 1

Lucas:

Forcefield Blast (Adept): 46 (5%)

Forcefield Construct (Adept) (Agility fail) (1%)

Temporal Loop (5%)

Agility Saving Successful (for petrification)

Before: AC: 9 Energy: 110% Health: 110

After: AC: 9 Energy: 99% Health: 87

Gargoyle:

Agility Saving Successful (for trip) (2%)

Petrification touch (Agility Fail) (2%)

Before: AC: 20 Energy: 170% Health: 170

After: AC: 20 Energy: 166% Health: 170

Basilisk:

Energy Beam: 32 (Critical) (15%)

Before: AC: 19 Energy: 180% Health: 180

After: AC: 19 Energy: 165% Health: 153

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The Grey Gargoyle charges toward you in a rage, his stone body rumbling with each step. The Basilisk tries to follow suit but stumbles over the black cloak he had discarded earlier. You snicker inside your helmet, quickly regaining your focus on the imminent fight.

Thinking fast, you extend your hand and activate your Forcefield Construct. A shimmering invisible barrier materializes in front of the charging Grey Gargoyle, aiming to trip him. Simultaneously, you direct a Forcefield Blast at the already stumbling Basilisk.

The Grey Gargoyle's stone body stays firm as he barrels through your construct, unaffected. He keeps charging toward you with unrelenting force.

"UGGAAH!"

However, your forcefield blast hits Basilisk squarely in the head, causing him to scream in pain and deal significant damage. The crowd gasps, some pulling out their phones to film the unfolding battle.

"You are done!" Gargoyle yells, his voice echoing like gravel grinding together.

You brace yourself, knowing that Gargoyle's touch can turn you to stone. His right hand reaches out, but you're ready and you sidestep swiftly, avoiding his petrifying touch.

"Slippery bastard!" Gargoyle speaks annoyed.

Before you can counter, you notice Basilisk's eyes glowing a sinister red, his face twisted in rage.

He fires an energy beam from his eyes straight at you. The beam strikes you in the chest, forcing you back. You grunt in pain, but your metal helmet hides your expression. The force of the blast leaves a smoking dent in your suit.

"Got you!" Basilisk sneers, his reptilian eyes glinting with malice.

You grit your teeth, feeling the burn from the energy beam. These two are definitely tough, but you are sure that you can take them down quickly.

You replace the dent in your suit quickly through your Metal Constructs power and get ready for the fight.

Outside the HQ

Toni had just been run over by the car she tried to save, she shakes her head and tries to get up.

Woosh!

Just then Obadiah uses his thrusters to jump and land beside her. He raises his massive fist and delivers a mighty punch.

Bam!

The impact is brutal. Toni is thrown to the side of the road, crashing through a truck. The metal of the vehicle crumples around her, and she feels the shock reverberate through her suit.

"Ugh," Toni groans, her head spinning. She struggles to get her bearings, knowing Obadiah won't give her a moment to recover.

Inside HQ

Gargoyle is just in front of you, he looks ready to charge at you again. The Basilisk looks like, he will just keep using his energy beams.

Your last attack was effective but you still think that you have better options to choose from.

The best would be to depower both of them and then take care of them easily. For Gargoyle's right hand you can keep it restrained by using his own clothes against him, it should work as all you need to activate your power is to touch him.

Or you can just keep attacking them both, you feel like you are trained enough in Holy fire magic & Forcefield blasts to attack them both at once.

Or you can just pummel them with enhanced Chi attacks!

But you should make sure that there focus in on you, as they haven't realized yet that if they attack there companions like if they shove them then they would be broken out of the time loop! At that point you will have to face many of them at once.