Players are coming, fortunately I have a time travel simulator

September 2031, 9, the search for a spokesperson continues...

[You've tried to summon the Shadow Troops to explore before, even bringing anyone along. However, having just traveled through time, you're too weak to make a big move. You can only occasionally send out a few groups of Shadow Troops at night.]

But this is often futile. The world's desolation is far greater than you can imagine. The entire city of New York is submerged in seawater, as if it had just experienced a massive tsunami. After about two weeks, the tsunami receded slightly, and the sea was filled with human corpses, even the corpses of numerous superheroes in bizarre costumes.

[The area you're currently in appears to be the former city center, on the first floor of a building called "Starry Sky Company." Initially, it was piled with expired supplies, but you later ordered the Black Shadow Corps to move them to the building's entrance.]

"Actually, your wish is very simple. In this difficult situation, all you need is a human with normal intelligence and healthy limbs, preferably with some power and funds, like Valon."

September 2031, 9: Continue adjusting positions and searching for a spokesperson...

September 2031, 9, the search for a spokesperson continues...

Today, a battle broke out near the building. One side was human, and the other was a group of bizarre-looking individuals. What's shocking is that the strongest among them possesses strength approaching that of the Eight Great Demons. Actually, as long as the spokesperson is a human with normal intelligence and limbs, this isn't unacceptable.

In the end, the weirdos still triumphed, and the humans were completely routed. Even a black man, whose body was as hard as steel and nearly invulnerable to weapons, died there. How tragic! The invulnerable hero was the first to fall to the sword and gun.

Through eavesdropping, you learn they call these strange people mutants. The human faction is called the Defenders. What strikes you most is the weakest of the humans, a young man wearing a strange green robe. He has the lowest strength, but also the most reckless behavior. The black man could have survived, but died trying to save him.

This reckless, arrogant young man who wants to turn himself into a superhero is the easiest to exploit, especially after suffering such a brutal blow. He may be a viable target.

However, finding this young man took some time. You discovered that humans in this world seemed to be at a complete disadvantage, overrun by mutants. They often lived in shelters or high above the ground. Furthermore, humans had one thing in common: they never used any steel tools, including various alloys.

On September 2031, 9, you successfully lured that young man here through the Black Shadow Legion. Although you are cold-blooded, conceited, and arrogant, as a demon, the ability to bewitch others is naturally indispensable.

[You portray yourself as a sealed and noble dragon and wizard. If the other party helps you find the twelve talismans lost in various places, you can help them realize three wishes.]

You thought you'd have to talk a lot, but you didn't expect that just by asking "Do you want to become powerful?" or "Do you want to avenge your companions?" you could easily break through the other person's defenses and make them believe you without a doubt.

He tells you his name is Dave Lezeski, nicknamed "Kick-Ass," and he's a three-star hero who's a member of the street hero group, the Defenders.

As for this world, it can be said that it is ruled by mutants. About a year ago, under the attack of the New Avengers, the two villain organizations, the Joker Gang and the Illuminati, were successively collapsed. Their leader, the Unjust Superman Steve Rogers, the Hulk, Magneto, and countless mutants were imprisoned in the depths of the Grandloe Asylum. The Hulk was even tightly bound with chains made of specially made proto-adamantium. If nothing unexpected happened, many of them would spend the rest of their lives here.

However, an accident occurred. The mutant leader, Magneto, unexpectedly broke free and his powers increased dramatically. He used his power to reverse the Earth's magnetic field, triggering earth-shaking climate and geological changes across the planet.

North America was struck by an unprecedented tsunami, resulting in the loss of tens of millions of lives, including many superheroes and mutants. All of Europe was suddenly blanketed in a blanket of snow, turning countless innocent people into ice sculptures.

Volcanic belts around the world have become active, with all active volcanoes erupting collectively. An island nation ranked in the top three in terms of GDP has even sunk to the ground. In addition to these meteorological disasters, Magneto, using his clone powers, has planted numerous human bombs in cities around the globe, ready to detonate at any moment. Their ultimate goal is to create a world populated only by mutants and eliminate all humanity.

"To be honest, this world makes you feel a little disappointed. You prefer living in hot places. This is not the world you want to rule."

[Capable of reversing magnetic fields and destroying the world, their power is likely comparable to yours at its peak. Under these circumstances, they will undoubtedly be impossible to exploit or cooperate with. It seems you must fully utilize the power of these humans to recover your twelve talismans.]

So when Dave Lizewski asked if you could tell others about your existence, you agreed. You are now in urgent need of recruiting some modern humans.

On October 2031, 10, you met the other four members of the Defenders: Blind Daredevil, Supergirl Jessica Jones, Iron Fist Danny Rand, and Hellcat. It was clear that Daredevil was a shrewd man and had his doubts about you, but the others, like Dave Lizewski, had complete faith in you.

Daredevil soon wavered, because besides granting them power, you also made a promise. You possess a magical item called the Time Crystal Ball, which can open a wormhole-like passageway through time and space, allowing the user to travel freely through different eras. However, using it will accelerate aging. If they have enough power, they can use the Time Crystal Ball to change past history. More importantly, this item can allow multiple people to travel through time and space at once.

Perhaps this is a weakness of human nature. People tend to stay away from those who point out their shortcomings. But they always have a lucky mentality and trust those who lend a hand in times of crisis.

To gain their trust, you melted a spell tracker from your body and gave it to them, demonstrating the power of the Time Crystal Ball. A soldier from the Shadow Corps took a camera and used the Time Crystal Ball to open a wormhole leading to 10 years ago, taking photos of New York at that time.

Judging from their expressions, they were undoubtedly deeply moved by you, and they readily accepted the talisman tracker from you.

This talisman tracker can detect the location of the twelve talismans from a distance. Once you get close to them, all four dragon heads will glow red. It's a magical artifact, extremely rare and invaluable.

[Over the next few days, you also met a man named Tony Stark and a man named Peter Parker. It was clear that Tony Stark was a very intelligent person and was more wary of you. However, human weakness ultimately drove them to make a decision. After repeatedly confirming that you would lend them the Crystal Ball of Time and Space, they also joined the team to help you find the Twelve Talismans.]