MARVEL: THE MULTIVERSAL TRADER

Chapter 23: THE FUSION MODE



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Just as Nova closed the connection, his system flared to life, and a series of notifications rapidly appeared before him.

[DING! SYSTEM DETECTS THAT HOST HAS COMPLETED HIS FIRST TRADE.]

[ANALYZING TRANSACTION...]

[EVALUATING PROFITABILITY AND OVERALL BENEFITS...]

[AFTER THOROUGH CALCULATIONS, SYSTEM DEEMS THE TRADE SUCCESSFUL!]

[DING! AS A REWARD FOR COMPLETING THE FIRST TRADE, HOST HAS BEEN GRANTED A SPECIAL CHOICE.]

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REWARDS:

1.) AWAKEN A NEW MUTANT ABILITY (Ability will be randomized.)

2.) UNLOCK FUSION MODE IN OMNITRIX (Allows combining two different alien DNA forms for enhanced abilities and can use alien abilities in human form.

3.) FREE ENTRY TO HARRY POTTER UNIVERSE (One-time unrestricted passage, no cost required.)

4.) A MYSTERY BOX (Contains a random but valuable reward.)

[NOTE: HOST CAN ONLY CHOOSE ONE REWARD.]

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Reading the notification, Nova didn't hesitate, he selected Option 2: Unlock Fusion Mode in Omnitrix.

[DING! PROCESSING REQUEST...]

[ACTIVATING OMNITRIX CONFIGURATION...]

Suddenly, his Omnitrix emitted a bright golden glow, intricate alien symbols shifting across its interface. The device pulsed with energy, and Nova felt a flood of new data imprinting itself into his mind—detailed fusion compatibility, optimal combinations, and potential risks flashing through his thoughts like an instinctive guide.

[FUSION MODE UNLOCKED!]

[HOST CAN NOW COMBINE TWO DIFFERENT ALIEN DNA FORMS TO CREATE A POWERFUL HYBRID.]

[ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY UNLOCKED: HUMAN FORM DNA FUSION]

[HOST CAN NOW UTILIZE FUSED ALIEN ABILITIES IN HUMAN FORM, BUT WITH REDUCED EFFECTIVENESS.]

[CURRENT ALIEN FORMS AVAILABLE:]

→ Grey Matter (Enhanced intelligence, strategic genius, and technological expertise.)

→ Four Arms (Super strength, enhanced durability, and agility.)

→??? (Randomized function.)

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After everything had settled down, Nova couldn't help but smile. The Fusion Mode he had just unlocked in the Omnitrix was a game-changer. It wasn't just about transformation anymore—it was about combining strengths, weaknesses, and abilities in a way no Omnitrix user ever had before.

His heart pounded with excitement. He needed to test this immediately.

Raising his wrist, he activated the Omnitrix, watching as the dial spun before stopping on a familiar form—his towering, four-armed Tetramand warrior.

A bright red hologram flickered above the device, displaying the massive and muscular Four Arms in all his glory. The figure rotated slowly, glowing with raw power.

Nova grinned. Let's see what this can really do.

"Fusion Mode: Human."

The Omnitrix pulsed with energy, and suddenly, a surge of power coursed through his body. His muscles tensed, expanding slightly as the Tetramand DNA merged with his human form. It wasn't a full transformation—he didn't grow extra arms, nor did his skin turn red—but he felt the difference immediately.

His strength skyrocketed. His endurance shot through the roof. And, most interestingly, his instincts sharpened—his body naturally understood how to throw heavier punches, how to shift his weight for maximum impact, and how to move with the force of a warrior born for combat.

[DING! PARTIAL DNA FUSION SUCCESSFUL.]

[HOST'S HUMAN FORM NOW POSSESSES A WEAKENED VERSION OF FOUR ARMS' STRENGTH, DURABILITY, AND COMBAT INSTINCTS.]

Nova clenched his fist, feeling raw power settle within him. Even though it wasn't as overwhelming as a full transformation, he could tell his punches would be devastating.

To test it, he glanced at a metal table nearby. Without hesitation, he grabbed the edge and—

Lifted it effortlessly with one hand.

His grin widened. Oh yeah. This is gonna be fun.

He placed the table back down gently, resisting the urge to launch it across the room just to see how far it would fly. Even in human form, this much physical power was already insane.

"Alright… that was strength. But what about intelligence?"

A new idea struck him. What if he fused Four Arms with Grey Matter? If he could merge raw strength with hyper-intelligence, he might create a form that was both brilliant and unstoppable in battle.

His fingers moved swiftly, turning the Omnitrix dial until the hologram of Grey Matter appeared—a small amphibian-like alien known for its unmatched intellect.

"Fusion Mode: Grey Matter + Four Arms!"

The Omnitrix flared brightly, a strange mix of crimson and blue energy swirling around him as it processed the command. Nova braced himself, eager to experience the effects of such a fusion—

Only for the Omnitrix to suddenly beep in rejection.

[ERROR! DNA INCOMPATIBLE.]

[FUSION REJECTED: SPECIES DIFFERENCE TOO LARGE.]

Nova's excitement faltered as the energy abruptly dissipated. He frowned, staring at the device. "Wait, what?"

Before he could question it further, the Omnitrix's interface flickered, and a new explanation appeared.

[EXPLANATION: GREY MATTER (GALVAN) AND FOUR ARMS (TETRAMAND) HAVE EXTREME PHYSIOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES. ATTEMPTING TO FUSE SUCH CONTRASTING DNA MAY RESULT IN UNSTABLE OR FATAL MUTATIONS. OMNITRIX HAS AUTOMATICALLY PREVENTED AN UNSAFE TRANSFORMATION.]

Nova crossed his arms, processing the information. So I can't just fuse any two aliens together? That was… disappointing, but also kind of logical.

It wasn't just about combining two abilities—biology mattered. Grey Matter was tiny, built for speed and intelligence, while Four Arms was huge, built for raw strength and durability. Trying to mix the two was like fusing a tank with a microchip—it just wasn't going to work.

Nova exhaled, shaking his head. "So, I can't brute-force fusions. I have to actually find compatible ones."

[SUGGESTION: HOST CAN EXPERIMENT WITH OTHER DNA COMBINATIONS. COMPATIBLE FUSIONS WILL BE IDENTIFIED THROUGH TRIAL OR FUTURE OMNITRIX UPGRADES.]

That was interesting. So he wasn't completely locked out of powerful fusions—he just had to find the right balance.

"Alright then," Nova muttered. "If I can't mix them, let's try something else."

He turned the dial back to Grey Matter and activated Fusion Mode once more.

"Fusion Mode: Human."

This time, the Omnitrix accepted the command without issue. A different sensation washed over him—instead of raw power, he felt his mind sharpen. His thoughts accelerated, processing information at a speed that felt borderline inhuman.

[DING! PARTIAL DNA FUSION SUCCESSFUL.]

[HOST'S HUMAN FORM NOW POSSESSES A WEAKENED VERSION OF GREY MATTER'S INTELLIGENCE, PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY, AND TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING.]

Nova's eyes widened as he looked around. Everything made sense in a way it hadn't before. The objects in the room—their structure, their function, their potential improvements—he could see them all.

His gaze fell on the Omnitrix, and in an instant, he understood it far better than before. He couldn't reprogram it just yet, but now… he could read it.

His smirk returned. Now this… this is dangerous.

Every strategy, every flaw, every optimization—his brain worked on overdrive, calculating everything instantly. Even his fighting style changed—instead of relying on brute force, he analyzed angles, weak points, and efficiency with razor-sharp precision.

He tested his movement, feeling lighter, quicker, more balanced.

"Not as flashy as Four Arms," Nova muttered, flexing his fingers. "But this? This is next level."

He was about to run a few more tests—

BEEP!

Suddenly, the Omnitrix flashed red, emitting a warning tone.

[WARNING: FUSION MODE TIME LIMIT REACHED.]

Before Nova could react, a pulse of green energy washed over him. The enhanced clarity in his mind dulled, his perception slowing down as he felt himself returning to normal.

[DING! FUSION MODE COOLDOWN ACTIVATED.]

Nova exhaled as he checked the countdown timer on the Omnitrix.

[FUSION LIMIT: PARTIAL DNA FUSION CAN ONLY BE SUSTAINED FOR A SHORT DURATION. TIME INCREASE DEPENDS ON HOST'S ADAPTATION AND FUTURE UPGRADES.]

Then, another notification appeared.

[FUSION MODE LIMIT: HUMAN-ALIEN FUSION CAN LAST UP TO 8 MINUTES. FULL ALIEN TRANSFORMATION LIMIT REMAINS 5 MINUTES.]

Nova's eyes widened in surprise. Eight minutes?

A slow grin formed on his face. That's two extra minutes of power.

It might not seem like much, but in a battle, those extra seconds could mean everything. More time to think, react, strategize, or overpower his enemies.

"That's actually huge…" he muttered, his excitement growing.

With this, he had more flexibility. If a fight dragged on, he could fuse with an alien instead of fully transforming, giving him a longer window of enhanced power. Altough partial alien form is not as much as powerful as full alien transformation but it's still good.

"This is going to be fun."

Suddenly his mobile vibrated.

NERD:- Hey, Nova!! Since it's weekend, we are gonna spend the night in my home, since Aunt May have a night shift. Harry and Ned have already agreed. Just message me, if you are up for it."

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