Level 26: Strange Rewards

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[The sky stretched wide and clear above Hydro as he held up his hand, the Infinitrix glowing dimly in the early morning light. He inspected the gauntlet in his grasp, feeling its immense power surge through him like a tidal wave of energy, and yet there was something oddly familiar about its design.]

HYDRO: Let's see the full information of this Artifact.

[With a flick of his wrist, the gauntlet became visible once more, shimmering in his palm as the Interface in his vision displayed the full specifications of the Infinitrix. His eyes scanned over the materials embedded in its structure: Vibranium, Carnage Symbiote, Blue Beetle-inities, Kryptonite. There, fused together, were elements that could each topple worlds, including the mysterious Omnitrix attached to the Infinity Gauntlet itself. Even the Lantern Corps' 5 Elemental Rings were infused within, their power contained and ready to unleash at his command. A knife and harpoon were mounted at the back of the gauntlet, and a small Ant-Man button was situated on its side. At the base of it all, the infamous One Ring shimmered beneath the surface.]

HYDRO: This gauntlet is ultimately overwhelming

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HYDRO: This gauntlet is ultimately overwhelming. It's overpowered too. It boosted my Mana and the rest of my skill damage. No wonder why it fell from the sky. Is there a message to this gauntlet?

[As Hydro clenched his fist, the gauntlet hummed with life, and he felt the weight of his newfound power settle on his shoulders. The thought of wielding such immense strength caused his stomach to churn. He spoke aloud, his voice soft but filled with conviction.]

HYDRO: I've never felt so different. It's like this... If I were to take someone's life, the value of life would become unclear. I might not even grasp the importance of the people I care about anymore, and that terrifies me.

[His gaze drifted up toward the sky, cloudless and serene, as if mocking the storm brewing within him.]

HYDRO: I need to stop losing my temper over every little thing. I just need to be myself. It feels like a part of me gets lost every time I grow stronger. This power... it overwhelmed the others and shattered the vibrant, colorful world I once knew. But no matter what, I will protect my friends and family, even if it means turning the entire world of hunters and humans against me.

[Hydro's words lingered in the air, heavy with determination and an underlying fear of losing himself to the strength now coursing through his veins. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes, mentally preparing himself for whatever challenges lay ahead.]

[Meanwhile, in the Harmony System, the royal palace buzzed with activity as the Queen, Queresha, sat beside her daughter, the Princess. Her once-vibrant face was now pale, and she coughed weakly into her hand, causing the Princess to glance at her with concern.]

PRINCESS: My queen, do you think we should start the event? The preparations are almost complete.

[The Queen closed her eyes for a moment, gathering her strength before nodding.]

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