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  Sitting in the warehouse that turned into a training hall, Nero eaking with Nyx. The dim light from the high windows cast long shadows, creating an almost spiratorial atmosphere. Nero leaned against Nyx's sleek bck hood, arms crossed, eyes glinting with a mix of mischief aermination.

  "Yetting soft, Nyx. What happeo the ruthless mae that used to terrorize the streets?" eased, smirking.

  "Soft? Little Brother, I've still got more horsepower in my exhaust than you've got in that sy frame of yours." Nyx shot back, her headlights fshing in modignation.

  Nero chuckled, tapping a finger on her hood. "Sy, huh? Remember who keeps you polished and fueled."

  "Only because you love showing me off," Nyx retorted, her engine purring softly. "And admit it, you love the attention I get."

  Nered nontly. "Maybe. But it's your charm, not mine."

  Nyx's headlights dimmed slightly, a sign she was rolling her metaphorical eyes. "Charm? I thought it was my top speed and sleek design."

  Nero grinned. "That too. But seriously, Nyx, how are you feeling? Suddenly getting all these new feelings."

  Nyx's tone softehe teasing edge gone. "I'm adjusting. It's strange, having memories that areirely mine. But it's also exhirating. I feel... more alive, if that makes sense."

  Nero nodded, his expression turning serious. "Good. Because we're going to need every bit of that speed and those rag instincts."

  Nyx's engine growled. "Just point me in the right dire, Little Brother. I'll make sure we get there in record time."

  Nero chuckled again, shaking his head. "You always do."

  The sound of footsteps echoed through the hall as Maria approached, a curious look on her face. "What's got you two so chummy?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.

  "Just discussing Nyx's new abilities," Nero replied, a pyful smirk still on his lips.

  Maria pced a hand on her hip, eyeing Nyx with i. "So, how's the iioing you, Nyx?"

  "Better than expected," Nyx replied, her headlights flickering warmly. "Feels like I've got a new lease on life. And more sass, apparently."

  Maria ughed. "That's what we need. More sass."

  Sorel's voice broke the moment, her words clear and direct as her s materialized before Nero. [New Achievements, Big Brother.]

  Nero's brow furrowed slightly in surprise. "I havely been busy tely. What's ged?" he asked.

  Sorel's giggle was soft, almost teasing. [Family System means family shares glory. Others are growing stronger.]

  Nero chuckled, shaking his head. "So I'm getting credit for their hard work, huh? I live with that."

  Maria leaned in, curiosity evident. "What kind of achievements are we talking about?"

  Sorel's s dispyed a list of ret aplishments, each tied to a member of Nero's inner circle. [Various events happened. Everyone's tributions are being reized.]

  "Does that mean I get a raise?" Nyx joked, her engine purring with amusement.

  Nero smirked. "I suppose that depends on your performan our mission."

  Nyx's headlights flickered in what could only be described as a wink. "Oh, I'll be at my best. t on it."

  Maria ughed, shaking her head. "Always the overachiever."

  The s flickered, showing more detailed updates. Sorel started to report;

  [Summon Frank Martiered Kingpin's inner circle.

  Summon Nami stole an important dot about human traffig which will have a signifit impact.

  Summon Sakura established a foothold in Hell's Kit as St. Sakura.

  Summon Hercule Satan gained a reputation in Hell's Kit as the protector of the unfortunate.

  Summon Erwin Smith gained Level 2 clearan SHIELD.]

  Nero raised an eyebrow, impressed. "Erwin already at Level 2 clearahat's quick." He scrolled through the list, seeing Frank's infiltration of Kingpin's work. "And Frank made it into Kingpin's circle. These are no small feats."

  Maria, still intrigued, leaned closer. "What else is there?"

  Sorel's s dispyed more aplishments.

  [Guardian of Cloud, Nigel, used the Cl to limit his old age.

  Guardian of Lightning, Donald, illuminated his memories and dreams with the Lightning Ring but was stopped by a mysterious force.]

  Nero shook his head, already knowing about their progress. "Nigel managing his age is impressive. And Donald, alushing boundaries."

  Sorel's voice chimed in again, [Calg the rewards.]

  Nero chuckled, turning to the others. "Looks like the system's got something in store for us. Let's see what they've earned."

  Nero was excited; it had been some time since he received summon cards. Sorel's notification of ret achievements meant a fresh batch of rewards. He couldn’t wait to see what new allies and items he would obtain.

  “Sorel, show me the rewards,” Nero anded, a mix of anticipation and curiosity in his voice.

  The holographic s dispyed the new achievements and their corresponding rewards:

  Sorel's voice chimed in, [Calcutions plete. Ready to dispy rewards.]

  "Show me what we've got," Nero ordered, his excitement barely tained.

  The holographic s dispyed a list of rewards:

  [Summon Frank Martiered Kingpin's inner circle: Random Character Card (E Tier) x 1

  Summon Nami stole an important dot about human traffig: Random Character Card (E++ Tier) x 1, Random Item (E+ Tier) x 1

  Summon Sakura established a foothold in Hell's Kit as St. Sakura: Random Ability (E++ Tier) x 1, Random Item (E-- Tier) x 1

  Summon Hercule Satan gained a reputation in Hell's Kit as the protector of the unfortunate: Random Ability (E-- Tier) x 1, Random Item (F++ Tier) x 1

  Summon Erwin Smith gained Level 2 clearan SHIELD: Random Ability (D-- Tier) x 1, Random Item (D-- Tier) x 1

  Guardian of Cloud, Nigel, used the Cl to limit his old age: Random Character Card (E+ Tier) x 1

  Guardian of Lightning, Donald, illuminated his memories and dreams with the Lightning Ring but was stopped by a mysterious force: Random Ability (E+ Tier) x 1

  Nero raised an eyebrow, impressed. "Looks like we're moving up in the world. Sorel, what do you think?"

  [Would you like to receive more cards with lower rankings or fewer cards with higher rankings?] Sorel asked.

  Nero pondered for a moment, his eyes sing the list. "Let's go with fewer cards but with higher rankings. Quality over quantity."

  [Uood, Big Brother. densing rewards accly. Keep in mind the cards don’t have numeric values, and sometimes not all of the energy will be fully utilized when merging. The unused energy will accumute to affect the following densations.]

  The s flickered again, showing the verted rewards:

  Random Character Card (D-- Tier) x 1

  Random Ability (D- Tier) x 1

  Random Item (D Tier) x 1

  Nero examihe list with a satisfied nod. “Not bad at all. Let’s see what we've got. Sorel, draw them all.”

  The holographic s flickered to life, and the cards materialized one by one.

  “First up, Random Character Card. Let’s see who we get.” Nero's anticipation alpable.

  The card revealed itself, dispying an image of a hooded figure with a hidden bde. "Ezio Auditore, D-- Rank Assassin from Assassin’s Creed Universe." Sorel announced.

  Maria whistled softly after Nero filled her in, “An Assassin from the Renaissance. Impressive.”

  Nero nodded, his eyes gleaming. "Perfect additio, let’s see the ability."

  The s shifted, showg a new card that burst into fmes, revealing the words: “Pyrokinesis – D- Tier.”

  Maria grinned, "trol over fire. That'll heat things up."

  “Just what we need,” Nero said, his mind already rag with tactical applications. “And now, the item.”

  The final card appeared, unveiling a dark cloak that seemed to shimmer with ahereal light. “The Cloak of Silence – enhaealth abilities. D Rank.”

  Maria’s eyes widened with excitement. “That’s a game-ger for infiltration missions.”

  Sorel’s s flickered, firming the a. [Cards stored, Big Brother. Ready for deployment at your and.]

  Nero chuckled, “This haul is better than I expected. Quality over quantity indeed. Let's summon Ezio, he will be useful. Always wanted an assassin in the family," Nero said, grinning. "Sorel, summon Ezio."

  The holographic s flickered, and a beam of light coalesced into the figure of Ezio Auditore. He stood tall, his hood casting a shadow over his face, and his hidden bde glinting menagly.

  "Wele to the family," Nero said, extending his hand.

  Ezio took a moment to survey his surroundings before accepting Nero's hand with a firm grip. "Grazie. I am at your service."

  Maria stepped closer, eyeing Ezio with a mixture of admiration and curiosity. "So, what's it like being an assassin from the Renaissance?"

  Ezio's lips curved into a faint smile. "Full of challenges and opportunities, much like your world, I imagine."

  Nero nodded, his expression serious. "lenty of both. You'll fit right in."

  Nyx's engine purred softly, drawing Ezio's attention. "And this must be Nyx," he remarked, his tone appreciative.

  Nyx's headlights fshed in response. "Pleased to meet you, Ezio. If you need a ride, e and find me. Well, I doubt your time had cars. Imagine being pulled by hundreds of horses."

  Ezio chuckled, a low, fident sound. "I assure you, I imagine."

  Nero kly where Ezio would be most valuable: the Assassin's Guild. It was an anization frequented by many iial figures for destine operations. If Ezio could climb its ranks, Nero would gain a strategic advantage and access to crucial information, especially if any threats targeted his team.

  “Ezio, I bestow upon you the Cloak of Sile will enhance your stealth abilities,” Nero decred, handing over the shimmering cloak. “You will train with our team for two months, then infiltrate the Assassin's Guild. Your mission is to climb as high as possible within their ranks.”

  Ezio took the cloak, his eyes glinting with determination. "Uood. I will not fail you, Capo."

  Maria leaned against Nyx, arms crossed. "Always straight to business, aren't you? Give the guy a mio adjust."

  Nered, a hint of a smile pying on his lips. "Ezio's a professional. He'll adapt quickly."

  Maria smiled, "Well, Ezio, if you ever need a break from all the sneaking and stabbing, feel free to chey art studio. It’s a good pce to clear your head. I am also very ied in Renaissand want to discuss it with you."

  Ezio nodded appreciatively. "Thank you, Signora Capo. I might take you up on that.”

  urned serious again. "Ezio, your skills will be invaluable. This guild operates in the shadows, and they’re bound to have information that help us. Trust no o us."

  Ezio's expression matched Nero's iy. "Trust is a luxury I seldom afford, Capo. I'll be vigint."

  Nero and Maria exged excited gnces, a shared spark of fasation lighting up their faces.

  "So, you really knew Leonardo da Vinci?" Maria asked, her voice filled with admiration and curiosity.

  Ezio paused, reizing that glimmer in her eyes. A fan-girl. He shivered internally, already recalling the obsessive admirers he'd entered during his life. But this one was different. She art of his family now.

  "I did," Ezio replied, his tone calm, though he couldn't help but tease. "He wasn't quite the mystical genius you all imagine. More... scatterbrained, but brilliant, yes."

  Maria's eyes widened in disbelief. "Scatterbrained? You're telling me one of the greatest minds in history was just... messy?"

  "Very much so," Ezio chuckled softly. "He'd lose his tools in the middle of building something. Always in five pces at once, but his ideas? Unmatched."

  Nero, smirking, leaned back against Nyx, who purred beh him. "Sounds like someone else I know," he remarked, gng at Maria.

  "Oh, shut up, Nero!" Maria ughed, giving him a pyful nudge. "Still, that must’ve been incredible. Watg him work, seeing those sketches e to life...”

  Ezio nodded, a nostalgic smile tugging at his lips. "It was. He opped thinking. Every little thing fasated him, from the meics of a bird's wing to how water moved through a stream. It was inspiring... and exhausting."

  "Sounds like a real party animal," Nero joked, though his eyes gleamed with i.

  Maria ractically glowing with excitement, her artistid already running wild. "I wish I could’ve seen it! You know, I’ve always admired the Renaissahe way art and iion blended so beautifully...”

  Ezio g her, his eyes sharp but curious. “I suspect you’d have fit in well, Signora Capo."

  Maria’s face lit up. “So, how do you feel about painting?”

  Ezio raised a brow. "As long as I'm not the subject. I’ve posed for enough portraits to st a lifetime."

  Nero chuckled, shaking his head. “I’ll bet. But I think Maria would paint you in a better light than most.”

  Ezio smirked. “Perhaps, but I doubt I could sit still long enough for her to finish.”

  Maria ughed. “I like a challenge.”

  "Ezio," Nero asked. "Tell me about the Apple of Eden, and the... a civilizations you entered." Of course, he didn’t tell Ezio his life was a game. Nero himself was still struggling to accept that the Marvel Universe, where he now lived, was just a ic book. He could barely his head around the fact that so much of what was real to him could be ly inked into panels for someone’s eai.

  Ezio ched his fist, his brow furrowing slightly. "I don't know much about those, Capo. Scusa." His voice carried a hint of frustration.

  Nero waved his hand dismissively. "It is fine. You already bring plenty of value with your skills. I was just curious about a mysteries."

  Ezio he tension in his shoulders easing. "Grazie. Still, I tell you what I do know. The Apple... it's a tool of power, no doubt, created by the Ones Who Came Before. It's powerful, yes, but it has a mind of its own. It's not something you simply trol without sequences. It reveals things—truths, but sometimes too much. It makes you questiohing."

  Maria gnced up with curiosity. "Sounds like it’s more trouble than it’s worth."

  Ezio gave a tight smile. "It is... yet, people will do anything to possess it."

  Nero smiled, his voice fident but calm. "Well, it does in this universe, but artifacts with equal danger are scattered all around. Our job is to get them first, before the wrong hands do. Different world, same mission." He crossed his arms, looking directly at Ezio. "Think of it like this: you're still pying the assassin, just with higher stakes."

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