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  el 7 News:

  "Good evening, I'm Jane Rivera. Tonight's top story: the sudden appearance of individuals with extraordinary abilities, dubbed 'Neogenes,' is causing a stir worldwide. Reports indicate these individuals possess powers far beyond human capabilities, leading to both awe and fear among the public. Gover officials are scrambling to address the implications of these Neogenes, while public opinion remains sharply divided."

  Public Opinion on forums:

  @RealHeroFan: "These Neogenes are amazing! Finally, real-life superheroes to look up to! 't wait to see what they do ."

  @SkepticalSam: "Sure, they seem cool now, but what happens when they decide to take over? We need regutions ASAP!"

  @edMom: "As a parent, I'm terrified. What if one of these Neogenes gue? How do we protect our kids?"

  @TechGuru69: "Instead of fearing them, we should be figuring out how to colborate with them. Imagihe teological advas we could achieve!"

  @All-Father Mokami: "Oh my sweet summer child, you think this is new? You have no idea."

  @The Handsomest Shinobi Koushin: "Meh, I beat them easy."

  @Secret otter: "That old man seems oddly familiar. I wonder what his name is. Is he a butler?"

  @Horyu: "… entor two above, stop ashaming us."

  el 7 News tio dispy various public opiniarding the emergence of Neogenes. People ireets were interviewed, showing a spectrum of reas.

  "I think it's amazing," a young man wearing a superhero T-shirt said excitedly. "These Neogenes could be the heroes we've always needed!"

  An older woman, visibly anxious, shook her head. "We o be careful. Who knows what these people really do? They could be dangerous."

  A well-dressed businessman, clearly skeptical, added, "This could disrupt our entire societal structure. Regutions and safety measures o be put in pce immediately."

  Political leaders and experts were also quick to weigh ior Robert Hayes appeared on the s, his expression stern.

  "We ot afford to wait," he decred. "We need prehensive policies to manage and monitor these individuals to ehe safety and security of our citizens."

  In trast, Dr. Emily g, a renowned geicist, had a more optimistic view. "This is an unpreted opportunity for humanity. We should focus on uanding and colborating with Neogeo harheir potential for the greater good."

  Meanwhile, in Nero’s headquarters, the news pyed on a rge s, providing background noise as the group discussed their moves.

  Nero g the s, then turo his friends, his expression serious yet calm. "We o stay ahead of this. Publitiment shift quickly, and we must be prepared for any oute."

  Anthony, leaning against the wall with a thoughtful look, spoke up. "It's going to get chaotic out there. Fear aement both lead to uable as."

  Sofia added as she checked her mobile phone, "I've been trag online forums. Opinions are all over the pce, but there's a growing demand fution. We might o prepare for increased scrutiny."

  Nero smiled, leaning back slightly. "Toph and Sokka are pushing for the X-Men to beore visible. With Warren's resources, we'll ehe media captures every heroic act. Slowly, people will start trusting them more."

  Nigel, sitting at the back, raised an eyebrow. "What about SHIELD?"

  Nero's expression darkened. "Erwiiohey're already making moves to undermine Warren. But Warren's wealth ties him to key pyers within SHIELD. If there's ohing those in power hate, it's losing their money."

  Anthony crossed his arms, p. "So, his financial influence will be our shield against their interference?"

  "Exactly," Nero firmed. "We'll leverage that to keep the spotlight on Warren and the X-Men. The public's perception is crucial."

  Sofia, still glued to her phone, interjected. "I've seen posts speg about Warren's motivations. We o trol the narrative, ensuring people see him as a genuine hero."

  Nero nodded. "Agreed. We must be meticulous. Any slip could shift publitiment against us."

  Anthony added, "And we 't rely solely on Warren.."

  "Of course," Nero replied. "We'll mobilize our other allies. Sakura's been showg her chakra healing, and people are beginning to see her as the new Saintess of Hell's Kit."

  At this time, Sorel spoke, [I have calcuted the new achievements, Big Brother.]

  urned his attention to the holographic s as Sorel began to list the achievements:

  [Achievement Unlocked: Pulling Warren Worthington III to your side.

  Achievement Unlocked: Creating a new hero known as Saviel.

  Achievement Unlocked: Shaping the perceptions of mutants by rebranding them as Neogenes.

  Achievement Unlocked: Stopping Mago's plot.

  Achievement Unlocked: Bringing the X-Men into the light, so they are more active.]

  [Calg rewards based on achievements...]

  Nero watched as the s flickered, dispying the rewards for his ret aplishments:

  1x Random Character Card (E++ Tier)

  1x Random Character Card (E++ Tier)

  1x Random Ability (C-- Tier)

  1x Random Item (C Tier)

  1x Random Item (D Tier)

  1x Random Item (E++ Tier)

  1x Random Item (E Tier)

  Nero frowned, his fingers drumming oable. "This is less than I expected, Sorel."

  Sorel's holographi flickered slightly before responding. [Apologies, Big Brother. Many of the events would have proceeded simirly without your intervention. While Angel’s role has ged, he would have joihe X-Meually. The majority of the rewards are due to the shift in perception of Neogehe rest remains rgely unged from the inal plot.]

  Nero sighed and nodded. "Alright, draw them."

  The holographic s dispyed a progress bar as Sorel firmed. [Drawing, Big Brother.]

  The names appeared one by one: L from Death Note, Yagami Light from Death Note, Invisibility from Danny Phantom, Elucidator from Sword Art Online, Healing Potion (Advanced), Tactical Fshlight, High-End Chef's Knife.

  Nero's eyes narrowed at the two names. "Iing."

  Maria leaned over his shoulder, gng at the s. "Who are they?" she asked, curiosity evident in her voice.

  "They're from a universe filled with intrigue and psychological battles," Nero expined. "L and Yagami Light are intellectual powerhouses, masters of dedu and strategy."

  Gears started to turn in Nero's mind. It would be iing to see L and Light work together. Due to the Family System, they would be loyal to Nero, but still have a bit of rivalry they were carrying from their inal worlds. "How should I pce them?" hought out loud. His gaze fell into the picture on one of the ss, the old bald man reminded him of his pns. "That should be iing." He smiled then took two cards, and summohem.

  Nero held the cards tightly, feeling the energy pulse through them. With a swift motioivated them, and two figures materialized before him.

  L, with his messy bck hair and casual demeanor, sed the room with sharp eyes, assessing his surroundings. Light Yagami stood tall and fident, his pierg gaze log onto Nero. Both immediately uood their allegiaheir past rivalry now a simmering undercurrent.

  "Wele to the team," Nero said, his tone even and authoritative. "Your skills are invaluable, and I expeothihan excellence."

  L g Light, a hint of their old rivalry flickering in his eyes. "It's an intriguing situation, to say the least."

  Light smirked, his fidendiminished. "Indeed."

  Anthony, the new additions, couldn't help but chuckle. "This is going to be one hell of a team."

  Nero held up two ability cards, the first one being Invisibility which he had just drawn, and the sed, Pyrokinesis, which he had been saving for the right moment. He hahe Invisibility card to L and the Pyrokinesis card to Light. As they absorbed the new abilities, a subtle glow enveloped them briefly before fading.

  "These should suit your talents perfectly," Nero said with a satisfied smile. "L, your stealth just got an upgrade. Light, now you add fire to your arsenal."

  L examined his hands, an analytical glint in his eyes. "Iing. This will indeed enhance my iigative work."

  Light's eyes gleamed with a hint of ambition as he tested his newfound ability, a small fme dang on his palm before extinguishing. "This power will be most useful."

  Nero's gaze was firm as he addressed them both. "Head to Nigel. He'll brief you on your missions and provide further instrus. Your tributions will be crucial in the ing days."

  L nodded, his mind already calg the potential uses of his new ability. Light smirked, fident and ready for the challenges ahead. They both left the room, their preseill lingering in the air.

  Anthony, who had been watg the exge quietly, spoke up. "Those two will stir things up for sure."

  Nero chuckled, leaning back. "That's the pn. We need all the advantages we get. Things are about to get very iing."

  Maria gnced up from her phone. "Warren wants to meet you," she said, her voice cutting through the room's tension.

  Nero nodded, a thoughtful look crossing his face. "Alright," he replied. "I'll head out now."

  A low whistle escaped his lips, and moments ter, Nyx rolled into view. "Little Bro, need a ride?" Nyx's voice yful.

  Nero chuckled, "Sure, let's go."

  Maria waved them off, her smile lingering as she watched Nero get into the car. Nyx's engine roared to life, and they sped off towards Warree.

  Upon arriving at Warren's sprawlie, Nyx smoothly parked, and Nero stepped out, straightening his suit. He was greeted by one of Warren's aides, who led him through the grand halls to a private meeting room.

  Warren stood by the window, his wings folded behind him. He turned as Nero entered, a genuine smile. "Nero, thank you for ing."

  Nero aking a seat. "What's on your mind, Warren?"

  Warren's expression turned serious. "I've been monit the media and the public's rea. While the response has been mostly positive, there are growing s abution and trol."

  Nero leaned back, steepling his fingers. "It's to be expected. Fear and uainty drive people to seek trol over what they don't uand."

  Warren nodded. "I agree, but we o mahis carefully. Any misstep could lead to a backsh."

  Nero's gaze was steady. "We've already started positioning you and the X-Men as protectors and heroes. Your as in publieed to reinforce that image. No unnecessary risks, and alrioritize the safety of civilians."

  Warren's eyes flickered with determination. "I uand."

  hen asked, "How about SHIELD? Your friends causing any problems?"

  Warren sighed, a trace of frustration in his eyes. "Some are trying to use my new identity to push me out and embezzle my fortuhers favor disseg Neogeo learn our secrets. Rid powerful people are deg just how bloody the following days will be."

  Nero's expression darkened. "We o py our cards carefully. They think they trol us with fear and greed. We'll show them they're wrong."

  Warren nodded, his wings twitg slightly in agitation. "I'm prepared to fight for hts, but we need a solid pn."

  Nero leaned back, steepling his fingers. "We o bolster public support. If people see us as heroes, SHIELD's pns will backfire."

  "Agreed," Warren said. "We have to keep showing them we're here to proteot to dominate."

  Nero smiled, his eyes glinting with a mixture of excitement and resolve. "It's time to expose the cracks in their facade. Show the world that the Army, Politis, and Gover aren't as trustworthy as they appear."

  Warren, feeling a shiver run down his spi the sight of Nero's expression, asked cautiously, "What exactly are you pnning?"

  Nero chuckled softly, leaning ba his chair. "I just brought in two new members who excel at making a dramatic impact. We'll stage a highly publicized heroic event, something that will undermihose who want to trol or harm Neogenes. Stay tuned for the details."

  With that, Nero left Warren to pohe implications of his words. As he returo Nyx, who awaited him patiently in the driveway, he could feel the ing days were going to be really exg.

  Nyx's voice broke through his thoughts as he approached the car. "Ready for the ride back, Little Bro?" the car asked pyfully.

  Nero chuckled, "Let's go, Nyx. We have a lot to prepare."

  As they sped back towards his headquarters, Nero's mind raced with strategies and tingencies, knowing that the move had to be fwless.

  Back at headquarters, the atmosphere was te focused. Nero called a meeting with his core team, gathering them in the main feren. He stood at the head of the table, looking at each of them in turn.

  "Everyone, we have a critical mission ahead," he began, his tone serious. "oal is to shift public perception in our favor by orchestrating a high-profile event that showcases our strength and benevolence. L and Light Yagami will py pivotal roles in this operation."

  Anthony houghtfully. "So we're staging a rescue or something simir?"

  apped the table, gathering everyone's attention. "Gover, politis, elites, and especially the Army have been experimenting on humans for years. It's time to expose them and save the victims of these experiments. This way, we shift public perception and reduce trust in the g bodies, making them rely on Neogenes more."

  He turo L and Light. "Work with Sofia to had steal all the information you find. Nigel, reect with your old tacts to locate the secret bs. Diego, get the media on our side and ensure maximum exposure. We o make this public."

  L leaned forward, "I create diversions while Sofia extracts the data. They won't know what hit them."

  Light smirked, "I've always been good at unc secrets. This will be no different."

  Sofia, tapping away oop, nodded. "I'm already on it. With L's help, we'll be unstoppable."

  Nigel adjusted his tie, a glint of determination in his eyes. "I know just the people to call. They'll be thrilled to expose such atrocities."

  Diego fshed a charming smile, "sider the media hahey'll be eager for a scoop this big."

  Nero's eyes shoh vi. "This is the first step in showing the world who the real vilins are. Let's get to work."

  The team dispersed, each member diving into their tasks with precision. L and Sofia sat side by side, ss fshing with encrypted data as they infiltrated secure works. Light methodically sifted through the stolen information, pieg together the dark secrets hidden within gover files. Nigel's calls were swift. Diego worked on the media, promising exclusive stories that would shake the very foundations of trust ihorities. Reporters, sensing the opportunity of a lifetime, prepared to broadcast the revetions to the public.

  Three months ter...

  In a dimly lit room, the team reveheir findings dispyed on a rge s. Nero stood at the ter, his gaze sweeping over the data.

  Sofia poi the s, "These bs are scattered across the try. The experiments are gruesome—geiipution, cyberihas, all without sent."

  L added, "We have the proof, but we'll o move quickly. Ohey realize we've breached their security, they'll try to cover their tracks."

  Light's eyes gleamed with iy, "We expose them simultaneously. A coordirike will ehey 't hide."

  Nigel's voice was steady, "I've arranged safe extra points for the victims. We'll get them out before the authorities react."

  Nero smiled, "Did you leak the o Mago and the X-Men?"

  Anthony nodded. "Toph and Sokka vinced Xavier, and they will hit these four bases. Mago is already on the move to these three bases with his team. That leaves us with these six."

  Nero hummed, looking at his team. For this operation, everyone was called back except a few key pyers. Frank Martin, Nami, Sakura, Erwin, Hercule, Ezio, Edward, Lara, Finn, L, and Light, with his team of Maria, Anthony, Sofia, Donald, Diego, and Nigel. All were masked, fully dressed in tactical gear sponsored by Warren, ready to unleash hell.

  They were separated i teams: Sofia, L, and Light at the base, while Sakura and Donald formed the relief team to heal experimented people if necessary. The a-orieeams were Nero and Maria, Hercule and Diego, Anthony and Edward, Nigel and Erwin, Frank and Ezio, Lara and Finn.

  The mission was set in motion with surgical precision.

  Nero and Maria approached their target with a blend of stealth and power. Utilizing the Sky Fme, Nero ralized the security systems, while Maria's Mist Fme cast illusions that fused the guards. They moved fluidly, taking down any opposition with a bination of martial prowess and fme-based attacks. As they breached the main b, Maria's illusiohe stists and guards disoriented, making it easy for o secure the captives.

  Hercule and Diego stormed their location with brash fidence. Hercule, with his immense physical strength, broke through barriers while Diego's St led them to critical points. They entered fierce resistance, but Hercule's martial arts and Diego's tactical a overcame it. They found a group of captives, and Diego swiftly freed them while Hercule fended off the guards with sheer power.

  Anthony and Edward executed their pn with military precision. Anthony's Sun Fme enhanced his physical abilities, allowing him to bulldoze through the opposition, while Edward's alchemy provided versatile offensive and defensive maneuvers. Together, they cut a path through the facility, resg captives and ensuring no guard was left standing.

  Nigel and Erwin biheir strategids to outmaheir foes. Nigel's Cloud Fme provided defensive barriers, while Erwin's tactical brilliance led them through the plex effitly. Their methodical approasured minimal resistance as they liberated the captives and gathered crucial evidence of the atrocities itted within.

  Frank and Ezio moved with the grace of seasoned assassins. Frank's bat skills and Ezio's stealth allowed them to slip past most defenses unnoticed. When frontation was unavoidable, Ezio's hidden bdes and Frank's martial prowess made quick work of any guards. They freed the captives and sabotaged the b's equipment to prevent further use.

  Lara and Finn brought a mix of survival skills and brute strength. Lara's agility and bat profiplemented Finn's resiliend swordsmanship. They entered several traps, but Lara's keen eye and Finn's quick reflexes ehey were overe. The captives they found were swiftly evacuated, with Finn providing prote and Lara leading the way.

  Back at the base, Sofia coordihe teams, providiime intel and hag into security systems to ensure smooth operations. L used his intellect to anticipate and ter the enemy's moves, while Light maniputed the information flow, ensuring the enemy was always oep behind.

  Sakura and Donald worked tirelessly in the relief area, providing medical aid to the rescued captives. Sakura's chakra healing and Donald's medical expertise saved many lives, stabilizing the injured and ensuring they were fit for transport.

  As the teams verged back at the extra points, Nero's voice came through their s, "Good work, everyone. Let's get the hell out of here."

  When the media finally arrived, the se was chaotiero's team had already vanished without a trace, leaving only the aftermath of their daring raid. Warren, covered in soot and blood, desded from the sky, nding with a powerful thud he gatheriers. In his arms, he cradled a terrified eight-year-old Neogene child with a small tail.

  "Corrupted monsters! How dare you!" he roared, his voice eg with righteous fury. He turo face the cameras, his eyes bzing with anger. "Is this yution? Is this your justice? Gover, Army, Politis, the rid powerful. Is this your method of bance?"

  The cameras zoomed in on Warren's impassioned face, capturing the raw emotion of the moment. The child in his arms whimpered, ging tightly to him.

  "We found children experimented on in hidden bs," Warren tinued, his voice steady but filled with barely restrained rage. "This is the reality of your so-called trol. I lives twisted and tortured in the name of security."

  Reporters shouted questions, but Warren ighem, fog on delivering his message. "These children are victims of a system that prioritizes power over humanity. We ot stand by ahis tinue. We must fight for their freedom and their future."

  In the crowd, people began to murmur, the weight of Warren's words sinking in. Publitiment, already divided, began to shift. The image of a hero standing against such atrocities resonated deeply with many.

  Back at Nero's headquarters, the team watched the broadcast with satisfa. Nero leaned back, a pleased smile on his face. "Warren's performance erfect. Public support will start to swing in our favor."

  Anthony nodded, crossing his arms. "People need a hero to believe in. Warren just gave them one."

  Sofia chimed in, "The onliion is overwhelmingly positive. Hashtags supp Neogenes and ning the gover are trending."

  Nigel added, "We must maintain this momentum. We o keep exposing the truth and showing the public the real vilins."

  Nero's eyes gleamed, "Sofia, leak the dots. It's time to humble those who stand at the top."

  Across the globe, the effects of Nero's pn unfolded rapidly. Headlines bred shog revetions about the gover's secret experiments on Neogenes. News outlets scrambled to cover the breaking story, with images and videos of tortured victims dominating ss everywhere.

  In Washington D.C., Senator Robert Hayes faced a barrage of questions from furious journalists. "Senator, how do you respond to these accusations? Were you aware of these illegal experiments?" His face, usually posed, showed cracks of ay as he struggled to maintain trol.

  Parents in small towns and big cities alike held their children closer, fear and e mingling in their eyes. Online forums exploded with hashtags like #JusticeFenes and #ExposeTheTruth, as people demanded atability and ge.

  Protests erupted in major cities, with thousands marg to demand justice for the Neogenes. Pcards reading "No More Secrets", "Neogene Lives Matter" and "Human Rights for All" waved in the air, while impassioned speeches from activists echoed through the streets.

  In a hidden military base, high-ranking officials watched the chaos unfold on ss, their expressions grim. "How did this get out?" one demanded, smming a fist oable. "We o trol the narrative before it destroys us."

  General Ross, standing before a room filled with high-ranking officials, ched his fists as the newscaster's voice echoed in the background, detailing the widespread protests and media frenzy. He smmed his fist oable, making the surface rattle. "I was so close!" he growled, his voice filled with barely tained fury.

  The assembled officers exged uneasy gnces, sensing the storm brewing in the general's demeanor. el Adams, a seasoned veteran with a stern face, stepped forward, trying to maintain posure. "Sir, our teams are w around the cloahe situation. We ize our move carefully."

  Ross gred at Adams, his eyes bzing with anger. "Carefully? We should have anticipated this! Those Neogenes have undermined everything we've worked for. We ain trol, and we o do it now."

  In the er, Dr. Marcus Holloway, a stist involved in the Neogene research, cleared his throat nervously. "General, the data leak has exposed only a fra of our operations. If we act swiftly, we still salvage the situation and prevent further damage."

  Ross turned his fiery gaze towards Holloway. "And how do you propose we do that, Doctor? The public is already in an uproar. Our credibility is hanging by a thread."

  Holloway adjusted his gsses, trying to muster fidence. "We o discredit the sources of these leaks. If we create doubt about the validity of the information, we might be able to buy ourselves some time."

  el Adams nodded in agreement. "We could also ramp up our public retions efforts, highlighting the dahese Neogenes pose. Shift the narrative to focus on the need fution and trol."

  Ross exhaled sharply, his mind rag with the potential fallout. "Fiart the smear campaign. Make sure every media outlet is flooded with our side of the story. And increase security at all research facilities. We 't afford another breach."

  Adams saluted crisply. "Yes, sir. I'll see to it immediately."

  As the room emptied, Ross stared at the flickering s, his anger simmering. The Neogenes had thrown a wrento his pns, but he was determio recim trol, no matter the cost.

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