I Am in Marvel with Unlimited Cards-Chapter 621: IMUC - 613 The Realm of Carl

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"Where are we...?"

Steve and the others looked around in shock and realized they were hovering above a city, suspended in a lush green garden a hundred meters above the ground.

From their vantage point in the floating garden, they gazed down at the city bathed in golden sunlight. The skyline was dotted with ultra-modern skyscrapers resembling military warships, giving off a strong sense of a futuristic world.

It was clear to Steve and his companions that the era had changed.

The city seemed to be ahead of Earth's civilization by a whole era. Everywhere they looked, there were suspended cars as the primary mode of transportation, gliding smoothly through the city sky. Large 3D virtual screens were projected directly into the air.

Looking toward the edge of the city, they could see a vast expanse of mist and the ocean below. Even the city itself was floating high above.

"Kyle, are we still on Earth?" Steve managed to calm himself and looked sideways at Kyle. Bucky kept his mouth open in surprise, also questioning the situation.

T'Challa instinctively compared the current city with his own country, Wakanda.

In terms of technology and products derived from Vibranium, Wakanda was undoubtedly unmatched. However, some general technologies like anti-gravity and holographic projections seemed to be more advanced here.

"Of course, this is Earth," Kyle said with a casual smile, spreading his arms toward the city below. "Welcome to the Realm of Carl, my realm."

He winked at Steve and said, "You should be quite familiar with this place, given how little time has passed."

"Familiar?"

Steve looked at Kyle with confusion, his gaze returning to the astonishing future city. Quickly, as if realizing something, Steve's eyes widened in shock, his voice stuttering, "No way... This... This is Sokovia? How is this possible?!"

Bucky and T'Challa were equally astonished.

Sokovia had turned into rubble three months ago during a brutal battle. In just three months, it had transformed into a leading-edge city, surpassing any city on Earth. It was nothing short of a miracle.

"Of course it's possible," Kyle said with a knowing smile.

When the immense wealth and resources of the Carl Family, their connections and manpower, engineers knowledgeable in Earth and Galactic technology, and Vision, capable of reshaping mechanical structures, combined, creating a futuristic city in three months was just a natural outcome.

"Impressive," Steve marveled, reflecting on the past with a smile. "Floating cities, sky gardens, and anti-gravity cars—these anti-gravity technologies must be thanks to Mr. Howard."

After all, during World War II, Howard had showcased anti-gravity technology at the World's Fair, although it was still in its early stages and only managed to keep cars afloat for a few seconds, much to the amusement of the audience.

"Howard was indeed the chief engineer of this city's design," Kyle confirmed.

Since the city itself was floating, its buildings and vehicles had to keep up with the technology, employing anti-gravity systems.

That was Howard's own requirement.

T'Challa sniffed the air and remarked, "Is it just my impression, or is the air here extremely fresh? It doesn't feel like we're nearly ten thousand meters high."

At such high altitudes, the oxygen is thin, making it almost impossible for the air to remain so naturally fresh.

"That's because the energy sources here are Kryon and electricity, with no secondary pollution," Kyle explained, pointing to the sky. "Moreover, the city is encased in an energy shield that isolates it from the outside world. This shield simulates weather, purifies the air, and serves as the nation's primary defense line."

"There's also something odd about the gravity here."

Bucky, who had been silent, tried to jump and found himself effortlessly soaring two to three meters into the air.

"The gravity in this city can be adjusted through the system settings. In residential areas and sky gardens, the gravity is set to 0.75 times that of Earth, which is the most comfortable for ordinary humans. Of course, for us, it doesn't make much difference," Kyle said with a shrug, having long adapted to ten times the normal gravity.

"Let's go. I'll take you down; just follow me and jump."

Kyle walked to the edge of the sky garden and jumped down a hundred meters to the surface below. Steve and the others exchanged glances, and being seasoned adventurers, they followed Kyle in leaping down.

As the four descended freely for a hundred meters, Steve planned to use his Vibranium shield to cushion the fall. However, when they were about two meters from the ground, a gentle cushioning force from the surface gently brought them down safely.

It was like an anti-suicide device.

This was also designed by Howard, who was exceptionally dedicated to anti-gravity technology. These devices were everywhere, fulfilling a youthful dream of his.

'Snap—'

Standing by the roadside, Kyle snapped his fingers, and a hovering car immediately stopped in front of them.

"Driverless," Kyle pointed out.

Seeing that there was no driver inside the hovering car, Steve sighed lightly. After the overwhelming amount of information he had received in such a short time, he was no longer surprised by the city.

The hovering car emitted a green light to scan Kyle and the others, confirming their identities with the message: "Identity confirmed! Welcome back, King Kyle! Welcome to the city, Captain Steve Rogers, Winter Soldier Bucky, and King T'Challa of Wakanda."

"Take us to the palace."

Kyle led the three into the hovering car, which slowly started and ascended, weaving through the skyscrapers.

As Steve and the others looked out the window at the city, Kyle softly explained, "You are registered as God-class entrants, so this city recognizes you. You can freely enter and exit the city and reside here permanently. You can use points and SkyNet Rewards to access all transportation, food, energy, accommodation, education, and simulated training facilities within the city."

"Points?" "SkyNet Rewards?" "Simulated training facilities?"

Steve and the others looked at each other in confusion, unfamiliar with these new terms.

Without needing Kyle to explain further, the car's onboard system spoke up:

"Points. Originally, these were family contribution points accumulated within the Carl Family, which could be exchanged for family resources. Now, they are widespread throughout the Carl Nation, replacing existing currency. With enough points, you can exchange for any item within the Carl Nation."

Since most of the nation's population consists of Carl Family members, the widespread use of points was natural.

"SkyNet Rewards. On the global virtual platform— SkyNet, players can earn special rewards by challenging specific game levels. These rewards can be exchanged for points, day passes for the Carl Nation, or even permanent entry qualifications."

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This was also a way to scout suitable elites and talent from the outside world to refresh the population of the Carl Nation. SkyNet now covered the entire globe, with a player base reaching over a billion. In this virtual space, some levels could test players' potential and offer opportunities.

"Simulated training facilities. These include high-force fields, simulated war zones, duel and exchange platforms..."

(The End of This Chapter)