'After killing those criminals, I could feel my ability become slightly more saturated with something,' Zayden thought.
'It's only about one-tenth full.'
'So it really works through Karmic Rewards.'
According to the information he had received, his innate ability judged every action on its own.
Helping people, stopping criminals, and making a positive impact on the world would slowly fill the progress toward the next level.
"It looks like I still have a long way to go."
Zayden wasn't in a hurry.
At first, he had planned to enjoy his new life peacefully.
However, he also understood one simple truth.
In the Marvel Universe, peaceful lives only belonged to those strong enough to protect them.
If he wanted to enjoy this second chance, he needed power.
A lot more power.
To gain that power, he first had to level up his Random Super Gacha by doing good deeds and earning more Karmic Rewards.
"I guess New York is about to get its first vigilante."
At least, that was true as far as he knew.
It was still the year 2005.
Tony Stark had not been kidnapped yet.
Iron Man did not exist.
The Avengers had not been formed.
Most of the famous superheroes were either inactive or completely unknown to the public.
"I still have plenty of time."
"If I move early enough, I might even be able to get some of Tony Stark's technology before everything begins."
His thoughts quickly shifted to the Arc Reactor.
"If I can study its design..."
"With Upgrade, I should be able to improve it even further."
That immediately became one of his long-term goals.
Besides leveling up his innate ability, he wanted to build his own powered armor.
Even if one day he received a weak temporary reward, he would still have a reliable suit of armor to depend on.
Having more than one way to protect himself was never a bad idea.
The lunch break ended a few minutes later.
Zayden threw away his empty tray and walked back to his classroom.
The rest of the school day passed quietly.
He attended each class, listened to the teachers, and occasionally answered a few questions.
The original Zayden had never cared much about studying, but his memories made it easy to keep up with the lessons.
When the final bell rang, students quickly packed their bags and left the school.
Zayden walked toward the parking lot.
His Lamborghini was still parked where he had left it.
Several students glanced at the car as he unlocked it.
"So it's really his."
"I still can't believe it."
"He wasn't lying."
Zayden ignored the comments and got into the driver's seat.
The engine started almost silently.
He drove out of the school and headed back toward Manhattan.
On the way, he stopped at a hardware store and bought a large collection of tools, electronic components, metal sheets, cables, batteries, sensors, and other materials.
Upgrade could improve existing technology, but it still needed something to work with.
After loading everything into the car, he returned to the mansion.
He carried the supplies into the underground garage and organized them on several workbenches.
"This should be enough for now."
He looked around the garage.
There was still plenty of empty space.
"I'll turn this place into my workshop."
It wouldn't happen overnight.
Building advanced technology took time, especially when he was limited by the materials available in 2005.
Still, he wasn't worried.
He had years before most of the major events in the Marvel Universe began.
That gave him enough time to prepare.
After finishing the workshop, Zayden looked at the clock.
It was almost evening.
He smiled.
"Time to start tonight's patrol."
He walked toward his upgraded Lamborghini.
With Upgrade, he had already built several hidden compartments inside the car for storing equipment.
Soon, he would begin making proper gear for his new life as a vigilante.
Before becoming a vigilante, Zayden knew he needed proper equipment.
And to build equipment, he first needed materials.
His target was already decided.
Hammer Industries.
At this point in time, Hammer Industries was one of the largest weapons manufacturers in the United States.
It wasn't as advanced as Stark Industries, but it still possessed cutting-edge military technology for the year 2005.
"If I can't get Stark technology yet, Hammer Industries will do."
He wasn't planning to steal money.
He wanted technology.
Weapons.
Machines.
Research data.
Manufacturing equipment.
Everything Upgrade could improve.
He still had more than twelve hours before the Dumbledore Template expired.
That gave him enough time to make full use of its magic.
"I'll do the heist tonight."
He changed into a set of black clothes and put on a simple mask.
There was no reason to reveal his identity this early.
A wooden wand appeared in his hand.
The Elder Wand.
Although he wasn't as skilled as the real Dumbledore, the template gave him enough knowledge to use many spells without difficulty.
He stepped onto the balcony of his mansion.
"Let's see how useful wizard magic is in the Marvel Universe."
With a wave of the Elder Wand, he cast a flying charm on himself.
His body slowly rose into the air.
After reaching a comfortable height, he accelerated toward the direction of Hammer Industries.
The cool night wind rushed past him as he flew over the lights of Manhattan.
Within a few minutes, the massive Hammer Industries complex appeared in the distance.
Bright floodlights illuminated the facility.
Security cameras covered every entrance.
Armed guards patrolled the perimeter while several warehouses stood behind the main research building.
Zayden stopped in the air several hundred meters away.
He quietly observed the entire facility.
"Let's start by finding their main warehouse."
Zayden remained hidden high above the facility.
Using a simple concealment spell, he made himself difficult to notice against the night sky.
He slowly circled the complex while studying its layout.
There were several warehouses.
One was filled with armored vehicles.
Another stored shipping containers waiting for transport.
The largest building appeared to be the main research and development center.
"There."