Ivan died extremely suddenly, even somewhat sloppily.
Tony and Rhodey hadn't even reacted before he was already down.
"It really is a case of coming at the right time rather than coming early."
Du Mu walked over from a distance, shaking his head with a sigh.
I wonder what kind of fetish these people who wear iron armor have.
Their Iron Suits clearly have such high defense, yet every single one of them loves to open their helmet to talk.
He had just arrived at the scene, following the map marker, and happened to see Ivan exposing his head to deliver his lines.
Who could resist that?
Du Mu didn't hesitate, decisively pulling out his gun and shooting.
And thus, the previous scene occurred.
Poor Ivan, a major supervillain, had less screen time than the Iron Soldiers he created.
His cause of death was not wearing a helmet!
Looking at Ivan's corpse, Tony and Rhodey's mouths twitched slightly.
They secretly vowed in their hearts that whenever they wore their armor in the future, they would never take off their helmets, no matter what!
As Du Mu walked over to Ivan, the system's voice sounded at the perfect moment.
[You have successfully defeated BOSS 'Whiplash' Ivan Vanko!]
[Calculating damage reward...]
[Rewards are as follows: 10,000 EXP, 5 Free Attribute Points, Equipment 'Whiplash Armor', Skill 'Silent Step', Item 'Free-Access Ladder', Item 'Eternal Torch', Item 'Emo Wig']
[Equipment: Whiplash Armor (Iron armor built by Ivan Vanko, equipped with two powerful energy whips. Drawback: No helmet, easily susceptible to sneak attacks from certain 'Old Coins'. Note: The built-in self-destruct system has been removed. Please use with confidence.)]
[Skill: Silent Step (When activated, your movement makes no sound)]
[Item: Ladder (Holding this ladder allows you to enter all venues without any hindrance)]
[Item: Eternal Torch (A pixel-style torch whose flame will never go out)]
[Item: Emo Wig (Wearing this makes you see half as many enemies, greatly boosting your courage)]
The next second, the Whiplash Armor on Ivan's body suddenly vanished.
Du Mu was speechless.
Good heavens, taking supplies right from the scene, are we?
Seeing Tony and Rhodey's gazes turn toward him, Du Mu immediately explained, "Don't look at me, I didn't do it."
"Sure, whatever you say."
Tony chuckled, becoming even more certain that his reactor had been stolen by Du Mu last time.
As a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, there are virtually no holidays.
Whenever there was downtime, there was always a slave driver nearby whipping you to work.
Although this slave driver was a black man.
Du Mu was at home watching a Batman movie when he received a call from Nick Fury.
"Agent Du Mu, I need you to go undercover in Osborn Corporation and investigate the secret experiment that Norman Osborn is conducting in cooperation with the military."
[Task: Investigate Osborn Corporation]
[Goal: Go undercover in the Osborn Corporation and investigate the secret experiment conducted by Chairman Norman Osborn in cooperation with the military.]
[Reward: EXP +1000, S.H.I.E.L.D. Reputation +20, Random Item *1]
Du Mu asked curiously, "Why not send Black Widow? Isn't she more skilled at undercover work?"
Nick Fury explained, "I've assigned Agent Romanoff to another mission. Besides, Norman Osborn is an old man, and he's not like Tony Stark, so... in short, this task is yours."
Du Mu understood.
Norman Osborn was old and frail, making him naturally immune to Natasha's honeypot tactics, and he wasn't as easy to approach as Tony.
Osborn Corporation is the largest biotech company in the United States, valued at hundreds of billions of dollars.
Of course, biotechnology is just Osborn Corporation's main business. The company also has outstanding achievements in military, energy, and industrial sectors.
In the whole of America, only Tony's Stark Industries could rival it.
Du Mu drove to the Osborn Building.
It has to be said that Nick Fury's car was indeed nice, especially the air conditioning system—it was incredibly comfortable!
That black bald egg sure knows how to live!
Du Mu complained mentally, then stepped into the Osborn Building.
Following the guidance of the receptionist, he quickly found the Osborn Corporation's hiring room.
"Is this your resume?"
The Osborn Corporation recruiter looked at Du Mu's credentials, his face revealing shock.
"Du Mu, male, excellent graduate from MIT, Ph.D., specializes in biochemistry, genetics, genetic engineering, close-quarters combat, firearms, stealth... Uh, are you sure you're applying for a researcher position?"
The recruiter was stunned.
Are you applying to be a researcher or a combatant!?
"Yes."
Du Mu nodded.
For a resume used for undercover work, it was naturally best to fill it with as many exaggerated claims as possible. Since this was forged information from S.H.I.E.L.D., the other party wouldn't be able to verify its authenticity.
As he expected, after the recruiter verified the information, he found that the credentials were all genuinely in the system.
The recruiter exclaimed, "Oh, your resume is incredible! I'm surprised we haven't heard of you before."
Du Mu said, "It's normal not to have heard of me. I've always been a low-key person."
"Congratulations, you've been hired by Osborn Corporation."
The recruiter didn't think twice and immediately accepted Du Mu, telling him to start as an assistant.
But Du Mu wouldn't have that. "I won't be an assistant. I need an independent laboratory to continue my research project."
"What project?"
Du Mu pulled a bottle of red potion from his coat—the same Life Potion he had given to Blade earlier.
"This is what I'm researching: the Life Potion. One sip is refreshing, two sips means you're never tired, three sips grants immortality... Ahem, that part's not possible, but it can cure most diseases."
Listening to the sales pitch that sounded like a fake medicine vendor, the recruiter asked suspiciously, "Are you sure it's that miraculous?"
"Of course. If you don't hire me, I'll just go to Stark Industries next door. That mustachioed little guy, Tony Stark, would be happy to take me in."
Hearing this, the recruiter immediately grew serious. "Please wait, I need to consult with my supervisor."
With that, he immediately picked up the phone to contact his superior.
Not long after, an older man in a sharp suit walked into the room.
"Mr. Osborn?"
The recruiter was shocked—how had he managed to summon the boss himself?
Norman ignored him, his eyes fixed on Du Mu and the Life Potion in his hand.
"Are you saying this bottle can cure most diseases?"
[NPC: Norman Osborn]
[Codename: Green Goblin]
[Affection: 0]
[Assessment: Marvel Goblin, Spider-Man's archenemy, one of Peter's uncles]
[Status: Suffering from a hereditary disease, limited time left]
"That's right!"
Du Mu looked at Norman's information and happily added, "Even if it can't completely cure a terminal illness, for things like hereditary diseases, it can effectively relieve symptoms, restore the patient to a healthy state, and consistently taking it can ensure freedom from the affliction."
Hearing this, Norman seemed to see hope, but he maintained a composed demeanor on the surface.
"May I send this bottle away for testing?"
"Of course."