Marvel: Sign-In System – Starting with the Glint-Glint Fruit

If the Tremor-Tremor Fruit among the Devil Fruits could be obtained and this girl ate it—

Would the overlapping effects become even more terrifying?

Or perhaps giving her a Mythical Zoan fruit would be better?

Those were matters for later.

"H-Hello, Matthew... no, Boss." Skye naturally had no idea that Matthew was already planning a personalized development path for her. She responded nervously, her words coming out somewhat jumbled.

"There's no need to be so nervous, Skye," Matthew said gently.

The girl was actually a year older than him.

As though remembering something, Matthew turned toward Neagley after speaking.

"You're planning to take them for physical examinations?"

"Yes, Boss." Neagley nodded.

It was standard procedure.

Although the Super Soldier Serum had already been developed into a version without side effects and was theoretically compatible with nearly everyone, genetics could never be guaranteed with absolute certainty.

Unexpected complications could still occur.

So it was best to conduct comprehensive examinations and preliminary compatibility simulations beforehand. If something went wrong, injecting the serum could lead to unforeseen and severe consequences.

"After Skye finishes her examination and compatibility testing, don't proceed with the serum injection yet. Her situation is somewhat special."

After confirming this, Matthew instructed Neagley accordingly.

Skye was an Inhuman.

An Inhuman who had not yet awakened.

Although Inhumans possessed a wide variety of abilities similar to mutants, the two were fundamentally different.

Inhumans originated from the Kree Empire, one of the three great empires of the galaxy. A million years ago, the Kree conducted genetic experiments on humanity to create super soldiers.

Later, due to a series of changes, many humans on Earth carried those genes in a dormant state, which was somewhat similar to mutants.

Before awakening, Inhumans were no different from ordinary people.

The difference was that mutants could awaken spontaneously through emotions, changes, accidents, and various other triggers.

Inhumans, however, had specific requirements for awakening.

They had to come into contact with Terrigen Crystals or Terrigen Mist in order to mutate and awaken.

In the original timeline, Skye had only awakened after accidentally coming into contact with such a substance during a mission.

But that would happen much later.

Matthew wasn't certain whether injecting the serum before her awakening would produce negative side effects.

To be safe, he decided to let Skye awaken her abilities first. After that, they could conduct comprehensive examinations and genetic compatibility testing.

Among humans, Terrigen Crystals were known as the Obelisk.

And that object was currently inside S.H.I.E.L.D.

S.H.I.E.L.D.'s specimen had been seized by Carter back in 1945 and had remained locked within the organization's highest-security vault ever since.

Multiple layers of biometric authentication, passwords, and physical isolation protected it, with heavily armed guards stationed around it at all times.

It was considered a Level Ten top secret with the highest protection classification.

Obtaining it should have been extremely difficult.

But with Pierce—the deeply embedded traitor—things became much simpler.

As long as Matthew gave the order, Pierce would personally deliver the item into his hands.

Only after obtaining the Obelisk could they proceed to another city to activate it.

Neagley didn't understand why Matthew had made such a decision, but she would never question his orders.

Matthew rarely gave commands, but whenever he did, each one carried a clear purpose.

Subordinates should never casually question their superior's decisions, because superiors often possessed information their subordinates knew nothing about.

Neagley understood this principle very well.

Especially since Matthew was an exceptionally reliable boss.

"Understood, Boss."

"Good. You all can go. Natasha, come with me." Matthew nodded and kept Natasha behind.

Neagley then left with a confused and puzzled Skye, along with an excited Jessica. Soon, only Matthew and Natasha remained at the scene.

"Boss?"

Natasha looked at Matthew, anticipation visible in her beautiful eyes.

Unfortunately, she was destined to be disappointed.

Ignoring the lively, suggestive mood radiating from Natasha, Matthew looked at the stunning woman who had long since completed her transformation and said, "I need your help with an experiment, Natasha."

"Any kind of experiment is fine."

Natasha showed no disappointment. Instead, her fingertip brushed lightly across her lips as she spoke with clear suggestive intent.

Matthew's expression darkened slightly.

It wasn't that he lacked desire. In fact, his urges were far stronger than those of ordinary people—his body was simply too intense, too full of vitality.

If he truly let himself go, he could surpass even Tony Stark, that famous playboy, in no time.

But he had no interest in that right now.

Devil Fruit development, physical training, learning knowledge, studying magic—everything demanded time.

At this stage, women would only affect the speed at which he grew stronger.

Once he became powerful enough, he would make all those women who believed they were hiding themselves so well understand what the Emperor's Wrath truly meant.

Matthew ignored Natasha's seductive posture.

Speaking seriously, he said, "Your physiques are already strong enough, but your growth has started to slow down. I need to teach you another kind of power that can directly strengthen you."

"It's just that none of you possess the talent to awaken it naturally."

"So I'll need to use other methods."

At those words, Natasha immediately stopped deliberately posing and turned serious as well. She understood very clearly that what Matthew was talking about was important.

Normally, she could joke around with him.

But not when it came to serious matters.

So she looked at him seriously and asked, "What do I need to do?"

Matthew nodded and raised his right hand, pointing toward the empty space nearby.

Crack!

The sound of space shattering rang out as large layers of transparent crystalline fragments visibly spread through the air.

"Let's go." Matthew lowered his hand and stepped through first. Natasha followed immediately without hesitation.

The moment they entered, the scenery before them abruptly changed.

At first glance, they still seemed to be standing in the same location, with the island base surrounding them unchanged.

But in reality, they had already entered a space completely separated from the real world.

The Mirror Dimension.

Buzz!

As soon as they entered the Mirror Dimension, Matthew raised his right fist toward Natasha. Dark purple-black streams of light wrapped around it, and in the next instant, a pitch-black layer covered the surface of his fist.

"This is Armament Haki."

"Humans are born with conviction and willpower. Those who possess strong conviction and will are often more capable of succeeding than others. When faced with danger or suffering, they do not easily give up on life."

Seeing Natasha's widened eyes, Matthew slowly began to explain.

Natasha had never seen Matthew use Armament Haki before.

Because he had practically never used it.

Most of the time, the Glint-Glint Fruit alone was enough to solve everything.

The only exception had been his battle against Mephisto some time ago.

He had used it in the cemetery, but both sides had moved far too quickly. The scale of the battle had been too massive, and the dust thrown into the air had obscured everyone's vision.

So no one else had any idea what Haki even was.

"And the principle behind Armament Haki is to condense one's will and materialize it, covering the fists and every part of the body, turning it into armor or weapons to protect oneself."

As soon as he finished speaking, Matthew suddenly leaped forward and smashed his fist violently into the ground ahead.

Boom!!

In an instant, the entire island within the Mirror Dimension began to shake violently.