"Master, a strange woman has arrived at your office."
As Levi entered the company, a woman in high heels approached to greet him. It was his secretary.
He glanced at Gwen Stacy, her short blonde hair and tall figure catching the light. "I know, that's my maid."
Gwen Stacy, around Levi's age, was still a student at Empire State University, working part-time as his secretary. This was why Levi often lamented not having a full-time personal assistant.
Otherwise, he could have his secretary handle all the work, and when there was no work...
"Maid?" Gwen's expression turned curious, thinking, 'These rich folks sure have their quirks.'
Recalling the woman wearing a gothic dress and mask, Gwen wondered if it was some eccentric hobby.
Seeing her expression, Levi lightly tapped her head. "Her name is Miss 2B, and she's an android I created."
"Android?" Gwen's eyes widened with surprise, looking at Levi with newfound admiration. "Master, you really made an android?"
The admiration of a woman is the most gratifying thing for a man. Levi struggled to suppress a satisfied smile. "Keep it low-key, don't tell anyone."
"Got it." Gwen's eyes sparkled like stars. Normally reclusive with few friends, she deeply admired geniuses.
Just as women love heroes, Levi's persona as a 'genius scientist' intrigued her, spurred by her professor's collaboration with his company, leading her to apply for the job.
The elevator reached the top floor, and Gwen paused outside the office, observing Miss 2B closely. Only then did she notice something unusual.
Miss 2B stood rigidly upright, exuding an air of propriety. And who walks around wearing a mask like that?
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Inside the office, Levi settled into the Master's chair. Miss 2B, who had been standing alertly, spoke only once he entered. "Master, I have brewed coffee for you."
"Thank you," Levi nodded, satisfied. Gwen used to handle this task.
"Is there anything else you need? I can provide massage services, ear-cleaning services, and more," Miss 2B offered. Her mask obscured her eyes, and being an android, she lacked visible emotions.
Perhaps this was her weakest point—a certain lack of emotional depth.
"Help me with a shoulder massage," Levi requested.
Miss 2B immediately moved behind him.
"Ouch! A little less force!" Levi winced as her mechanical hands nearly crushed his bones.
For a combat-type android like Miss 2B, ordinary humans were quite fragile.
Once he adapted to the pressure, though, it was rather pleasant. Miss 2B's understanding of muscles and pressure points provided a combination of soreness and relief.
Turning to his computer, Levi purchased online traffic and hired internet influencers to amplify his news. Soon, he and Tony Stark were in the headlines again.
Currently, money wasn't a problem for Levi. Future Technology Company had recently turned profitable, especially in the field of 'prosthetics,' drawing from Cyberpunk World technology, advanced for this era.
America, with approximately seventy million disabled individuals, presented a vast market. Although not all required prosthetics, it was still substantial. Coupled with premium pricing, Levi was making considerable profits from Americans, so he wasn't hesitant.
Money wasn't an issue. Levi wasn't interested in luxury cars like a nouveau riche; he invested in popularity instead.
This led to Levi and Tony Stark making headlines frequently, becoming celebrity figures across America.
One could say Tony Stark's successes partly owed to Levi's contributions!
However, he suspected Tony Stark also bought traffic, given the frequent reporting of favorable news for Stark Industries.
Standard practice.
Levi watched his prestige value soar above two hundred thousand.
"It's good to get famous early!" he remarked, suppressing the urge to draw from the system.
"If I draw again, I'll cut off my hand! At least a ten-pull!"
Previously, he didn't believe in luck and would draw whenever he had prestige value, resulting in various, often abstract, items.
Items like healing needles, stamina potions, and others.
These items weren't bad, but not what Levi envisioned.
He aspired to draw a 'Two-Dimensional Foil' with a hundred thousand prestige value, living up to the 'European Emperor' title—a term for someone extremely lucky in gacha games.
At the very least, a Universe spaceship would suffice.
Instead, he often ended up with minor items, even drawing the Hulk's underwear...
This item indeed had significant technological content.
The system stated items included technological objects from all worlds, meaning anything could be drawn.
So, it was entirely up to fate.
Only a ten-pull could guarantee a good item.
Distracting himself, Levi began playing computer games.
Playing games while receiving a massage from Miss 2B—how delightful!
Unfortunately, the era's games lacked variety.
By 2008 standards, major games seemed outdated to Levi.
Left 4 Dead was his only choice.
Battling zombies, Miss 2B watched in surprise.
"Master, do you only play such outdated games?"
"Of course," Levi quipped. When "Nier: Automata" releases someday, he'll play alongside Miss 2B.
Seeing her reaction to controlling herself would be fascinating.
A knock on the office door interrupted them.
"Master."
"Come in," Levi instructed, leaning back in his chair, motioning for Miss 2B to continue.
Gwen Stacy entered, observing Levi with amusement, marveling at the indulgent Master using an android for leisure.
Yet, the more she observed, the more elegant Miss 2B appeared.
Clad in a perfectly tailored Gothic dress, gloved hands—she truly embodied a Gothic maid.
"What is it?" Levi inquired, noticing Gwen's attention on Miss 2B.
This was his Miss 2B...
Gwen snapped back to reality. "Master, I have to go to school this afternoon. Professor Connors invited you to see the results."
"Okay," Levi replied, shutting down the game. Being a Master was indeed dull; no wonder Tony Stark spent time with young models.
After lunch, Levi invited Gwen to ride in his Maybach to Empire State University.
The Master's favorite car exuded luxury. Sitting in it, Levi felt radiant.
The car was spacious enough. For a bet, it could seat several people. It was perfectly normal for Levi and Gwen to sit in the back together.
Gwen, her blonde hair catching the light, sat obediently beside him, her curiosity focused on Miss 2B.
"Master, can Miss 2B drive without using her eyes?" she asked.
"She has eyes; these are tactical goggles," Levi explained.
In combat, Miss 2B also had a drone for assistance, enabling her to fight with 360-degree coverage.
Keeping Miss 2B nearby served as a bodyguard, ensuring Levi felt secure with her formidable combat abilities.