Marvel: My Own Path

Boom!

A resounding explosion rang out as a figure was sent flying hundreds of meters away, before landing on the ground, forming a crater.

A second later, a hand appeared from below the crater as it tried to prop itself up, showing a battered figure in a shredded black overcoat.

Wobbling when getting up, the figure was bloodied with injuries clear for others to see.

However, before that figure could even stand properly, a roar of thunder resounded in the surrounding before a fist came smashing towards the poor figure's face.

Bang!

Once more embedded onto the earth, a figure that was identical to the former appeared right above the crater.

Different from the walloped figure lying on the ground, this figure's clothes were tidy as not even a speck of dust could be seen on his clothes.

The figure clenched his fist as a golden flame enveloped it, which was followed by sparks of lightning which flowed around it.

'System, can't this clone adapt? A few hours ago it could still put up a fight, but now...'

Of course, this person was Skye, the real one.

System: [This is your first use of the training orb, the enemy(s) in your further uses of the orb will be as strong as you. You have simply adapted too quick against this first clone, leaving it unable to fight against you.]

'Oh'

He thought before jumping down to the crater, his fist descending, full of power.

BOOM!

The earth was decimated as the surrounding edges of the crater expanded, with the hole itself sinking deeper.

System: [There are still two more hours left in this first try. Would you like to revive the clone and stay?]

Skye shook his head in response. 'Nah I'm good, I pretty much got perfect control of my body and strength now. It is pointless to stay here, I'll just sleep instead.'

System: [As you wish Skye.]

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A few hours later, 7 a.m.

At this time, Skye got up, fixed his bed and went to the bathroom to wash his face, before heading downstairs for breakfast.

At that moment, he just had a thought. 'Hmm, if I could buy a cooking skill from the system shop, then wouldn't I be able to make delicious breakfast for me and Jade?'

"System, buy me a Cooking Skill that would let me make really good food!"

System: [Would you like to purchase [Cooking Skill (Master)] for 300 system points?]

"Buy!"

System: [You have purchased the skill for 300 system points. Remaining points: 1,700.]

System: [Integrate the skill now?]

Skye: "Yes."

System: [Integrating skill now...10%...30%...60%...100%! Integration complete.]

At that moment, a strange yet wondrous feeling washed over Skye as he felt like he had known how to cook all kinds of cuisines and delicacies for ages.

Looking at the time he saw that it was 7:10 a.m.

Glancing at the luxuriously modern kitchen, Skye walked towards the rice cooker and saw that it was still full.

When he walked towards the fridge and opened it, what greeted his eyes was a fridge that was fully stocked.

After taking out some spring onions and garlic, Skye also took out a chopping board and a kitchen knife.

He washed the spring onions for a few seconds before placing it on the board.

Lifting his hand that grasped the knife, his eyes shone as he smiled.

'I wouldn't even need the Cooking skill if it wasn't for its cheat-like ability to enhance a food's flavor and aroma like it was magic.'

In his past life, Skye couldn't rely on anyone so he could only depend on himself for food. Therefore, he had learned how to cook.

It wouldn't be wrong to say that he had years of cooking experience. He wouldn't be lacking at all even when compared to those Master Chefs.

Holding the spring onions with his other hand, Skye started to chop with ease as perfectly symmetrical cut-up onions came to be.

After that, he started to remove the outer layer of the garlic and threw it in the air.

*Whoosh, Whoosh, Whoosh*

As the cold light of the knife's blade danced in the air, he used his other hand to catch the perfectly cut-up garlic.

Heating up a pan, Skye cracked two eggs into a bowl and started to beat it.

A short while later...

When everything was ready, Skye poured the beaten eggs onto the oiled pan and started to scramble it.

Before it was fully cooked, Skye returned the scrambled egg to its previous bowl and placed the chopped garlic onto the pan.

When it finally turned brown, the spring onions followed it. Skye then took three cups of rice and settled it onto the pan, stir-frying it.

When it was time, Skye placed the scrambled eggs onto the pan and added sesame oil, dark soy sauce, and salt.

He then returned to stir fry it for a short while.

When it was finished, he took a plate and took his servings and headed to the living room to watch some TV.

(Author: Who eats in the dining room... amirite?)

Smelling the aroma, Skye couldn't help but continue sniffing due to the p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e.

When he took his first bite, an invisible tear of joy couldn't help but escape his eyes.

'That cooking skill was so worth it...' he thought with his eyes on the screen.

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~Finishes playing the clip of Tony Stark announcing Stark Industries' retreatment from the weapon industry~

Announcer: "And here you have it folks, the billionaire philanthropist himself has finally announced that..."

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Announcer: "... Right after Stark Industries' retreat from weapons manufacturing, the Hammer Industries claims that they have finally taken the throne of the nation's number one weapons supplier..."

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Announcer: "The casualties in Afghanistan has once more increased due to the infamous terrorist group, Ten Rings. Evacuation and migration from the country and into the U.S. have increased by..."

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When Skye finished eating, he turned off the TV and washed the dishes before heading to the shower.

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Manhattan, Empire State University.

Donned in the same fashion as the last time, Skye wore a baggy, long-sleeved shirt that was seemingly made out of cotton feathers, black, slim-fit trousers, and a pair of black-white Jeezy.

Other than that, he also wore a plain-gray Adidas backpack.

As he walked with nonchalance on the marble pavement, the people in the surrounding who had glanced at him couldn't help but do a double-take.

System: [Mission: 'First day in University' has been triggered.]

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[Mission: First day in University.]

[Description: You need to make a decent impression on your first day. Pass through the day without getting into trouble.]

• Reward(s): 500 system points, Random Gift (x1).

• Failure Penalty: -100 system points, isolated by your classmates.

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'Besides the system points deduction, I really have no problem with the second penalty...' Skye thought as he walked towards the History and Philosophy campus.

After a few minutes of walking around, Skye stopped before the door of a lecture hall that was labeled: H.P-3.

But before he could push open the door, he heard a voice behind him.

"Excuse me, are you Mr.Hunt?" asked a charming voice.

Skye turned around and what greeted his eyes was a gorgeously stylish blonde-haired woman that probably wasn't older than 30.

"Yes I am," he answered, his eyes looking up and down at her without reservation

However, the woman seemed to not care as she introduced herself. "Hello, I'm also a new professor in ESU's Classical Studies course. My name is Sharon Carter, but you can call me Ms. Carter."

'...?' Hearing her name, Skye felt like he had heard it somewhere before but he couldn't really tell when or where.

"Oh, I see, I'm also a new student in ESU, you can call me Skye," he said.

Sharon nodded her head in response and gestured towards the door. "Well, shall we go together?"

Skye shrugged. "Sure."

Opening the door, Sharon went first, the steps of her high-heels ringing.

Looking at her back, Skye's eyes narrowed as he thought. 'A S.H.I.E.L.D agent? Are they monitoring me now?'

When he thought of this, a smirk crept up at the corner of his lips.

Although Sharon had hidden her identity well, Skye could simply see through her disguise as if he was reading a book.

Walking after her, Skye marveled at the large interior of the lecture hall as his gaze swept through the ones already sitting, or standing.

Meanwhile, the boys in the room couldn't help but drool at Sharon's smoking hot figure, their eyes staring at her beautiful face.

On the other hand, the girls in the room had their eyes glued onto the black-haired young man who just walked in.

Staring at Skye's perfect appearance, expressions such as admiration and awe, or l.u.s.t and d.e.s.i.r.e, mixed together and were contained in their glares that seemed to want to pierce holes into Skye.

Walking up to the podium at the front of the room, Sharon introduced herself to the class.

"Hello everyone, I will be your substitute teacher for the time being. My name is Sharon Carter, it's nice to meet you all," she said as she bowed slightly.

Glancing at Skye, she eyed him to do the same.

Knowing that it was inevitable, Skye walked forward. "My name is Skye Hunt, don't talk to me unless it's for academic purposes."

Without caring for the dumbstruck gazes of everyone, including Sharon, Skye walked towards the farthest row of the room and took a seat that was beside the window.