Inside the dark cockpit, Luca, whose injuries had completely recovered, was not in a hurry to think about how to escape.
This was not because if he left the protection of the cockpit now, he would have to directly face the radiation outside the mech.
Nor was it because the surrounding radiation rain was causing electromagnetic signal interference, and without the mech's high-power signal receiver, he couldn't contact the outside World at all.
It was only because, when the original Sweet Captive mechanical arm on his right hand exploded due to the forced activation of its advanced healing ability, the remaining small connecting piece actually emitted a white light, directly becoming a new 'core component'.
Yes, it was the connecting piece that was fitted to Luca's elbow.
In reality, this thing and the original mechanical arm were not integrated; the connecting piece served as an auxiliary device to fix the mechanical arm to the elbow's broken section, integrating a grapple launcher and some functions like nerve connection and electrical signal conversion.
The white machinery was the main body of Sweet Captive.
However, Luca had previously separated these two items for research, but he had never discovered any part that, when alone, could emit light and become a new 'core component'.
Unexpectedly, after Sweet Captive exploded, this remaining connecting piece actually extended a brand new golden finger panel.
[Overture]
[Devil May Cry World 2/5]
[Manufacturer: Nicoletta Goldstein]
[Core Component: Grapple Launcher Armguard]
[Synthesis Materials: 1 mechanical prosthetic limb, 1 small electric shock emitter, 1 miniature time bomb]
[Item Description: A brand new mechanical prosthetic limb obtained by some poor soul after losing an arm. As the name suggests, this is just a very basic, different type of mechanical arm. However, this arm also comes with electric shock and delayed detonation functions, plus the basic quality of the metal arm itself, making it no problem for dealing with some ordinary novice demons.]
[Friendly Reminder: How about it? Now that you've discovered the secret of the mechanical arm, shouldn't you consider exploding it a few more times to directly clear the game?]
"So, this hint is telling me that as long as I keep exploding the mechanical arm and remaking it, I can directly unlock Devil May Cry World 5/5?"
Looking at the 'Friendly Reminder' at the end of the new panel, Luca couldn't help but stroke his chin in thought.
'The panel shouldn't lie to me, right? But what's in the Devil May Cry World? Go in there to learn how to kill demons?'
For Luca, who had only heard of the Devil May Cry game but had never played it, besides the mechanical arm, he had no idea what 'items' in the Devil May Cry World he could learn to craft.
However, fortunately, this mechanical arm named [Overture] didn't seem too powerful based on its functional description.
Luca's current technology could replicate most of it.
Even if he synthesized it and then exploded it, and no new synthesis panel was refreshed, the final result wouldn't make him feel too bad.
On the contrary, the previous Sweet Captive arm, which had healing abilities, was equivalent to an extra life guarantee.
'Forget it, I'll just make Overture and then explode it. I don't know what other types of mechanical arms might randomly appear.'
After looking at the new synthesis item panel, Luca stopped dwelling on future matters and refocused his attention on how to leave this place.
At this moment, the Boxer was completely out of commission. Although he could resist most of the external radiation by hiding in the sealed cockpit, he couldn't restart the mech. If this continued for too long, it would be no different from waiting to die.
Most importantly, Luca couldn't determine how much time had passed since the nuclear explosion.
The signal attenuation caused by the radiation rain and radioactive smoke clouds also prevented him from contacting the outside World.
It seemed that besides continuing to wait for rescue, Luca had no better solution.
'Indeed, in the future, I still need to carry a set of battle armor with me, at least something that can enhance my survival probability in extreme environments.'
'I wonder if Hakimi told Shirley and the others about my situation. How is Tony doing now?'
However, just as Luca was thinking this.
Outside the mech's cockpit, a series of 'thump, thump, thump, thump' knocking sounds came.
"Hey! You little brat… are… are you in there?!"
Listening to Tony's familiar voice, although it was intermittent, Luca, who had originally thought he would have to wait a long time, couldn't help but crack a smile.
Although he often bickered and teased Stark, his appearance always brought a sense of security.
However, the words of gratitude that originally came out of Luca's mouth turned into:
"Hey, Tony, you didn't cry because of me, did you?"
"…"
Hearing Luca's words, Tony, who was remotely controlling his battle armor, twitched the corner of his mouth.
It should be known that his actual body was still in the temporary rescue command center in Harrington County, and more importantly, the operating system was still on public broadcast.
After Luca finished speaking, all the other Avengers members around him focused their attention on Tony.
Somewhat annoyed, Tony immediately controlled his battle armor to lightly tap the Boxer's hatch again, ignoring Luca's question.
"You brat, stay put! Uncle Tony will take you out of here!"
After saying that, without waiting for Luca to respond, the four mechs immediately worked together to lift the Boxer into the air, flying towards the outside of the radiation zone.
Yes, four units.
The four haro mechs remotely controlled by Hakimi arrived almost simultaneously with Tony's three battle armors.
And with the four haro mechs acting as a relay station, even within the radiation zone, Luca was already able to barely establish a signal connection with the outside World.
Although the mech was still in a stalled state, with the orange Harro as the main unit and the Tracking Glasses as the display interface, he could finally understand the situation outside.
First, he called home. The previous unrest in New York had not affected them. Although the Villa was hit by a missile launched by HYDRA, no one was injured.
After that, Luca checked the news while learning about the current situation from Tony and the others.
However, the U.S. at the moment was even more chaotic than expected.
Not to mention Washington, which had been completely destroyed by the nuclear explosion, and New York, which had suffered the devastation of a group of otherworldly villains.
Other states were not smooth sailing either.
Military misrule, assassination of state government officials, civilian riots, and some HYDRA members re-infiltrating to stir up trouble—the current America was a chaotic mess.
Conversely, New York, as one of the two core incident locations, seemed somewhat too calm after dealing with those parallel World visitors.
"All those otherworldly fugitives in New York were dealt with by S.H.I.E.L.D.?"
Looking at the scattered news reports and some circulating videos online, Luca didn't expect that Fury could completely suppress the entire New York with just an old aircraft carrier.
However, Tony, who heard his question, showed a somewhat strange expression.
"Uh, Fury found a bling-bling helper from somewhere, and he'll be coming over soon. You should be able to see him."
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