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Chapter 519: Just Beginning
Robert ultimately went with Eternity. Although he seemed a bit confused, he didn't refuse. This was because Eternity only revived two-thirds of Robert's consciousness that Robert had later completed. The one-third of Robert that belonged to this Universe was indeed dead.
This way, it wouldn't be considered violating Robert Reynolds' own wish. And Universe 9527 happened to not have a Captain Universe yet. Robert, composed of the Sentry Hero aspect and various positive emotions, was the best candidate to take on the role of Captain Universe.
Yang Le didn't say much about Eternity's behavior of pulling people up to work overtime, because he still had a pile of things to deal with himself.
For example, the post-war arrangements, and what surprise his Clone Technique had prepared for him.
Just the post-war cleanup was a huge project. Half of New York had been razed to the ground, and the remaining buildings that had luckily survived had also become dangerous structures.
"Ugh!" Gutrot opened his big mouth and spat out Gwen, whom he had just swallowed. Yang Le, who had already transformed into Ripjaws and was prepared, hurriedly washed away the mucus from Gwen's body.
"Honestly, that feeling was really unpleasant." Gwen looked at the puddle underfoot with disgust. There was still a lot of green mucus in it. "If you swallow me again next time, I will definitely punch you."
"Relax, relax." Yang Le quickly gave a French Military Salute. "Wasn't it because time was pressing? Besides, Gutrot's stomach pouch isn't strange. Inside, it's a pocket universe, there's nothing disgusting... Ugh!"
Before Yang Le could finish speaking, Gwen punched him in the belly. Although Ripjaws' shell defense power was very high, Spider-Woman's tens of tons of strength was not a joke. Of course, Gwen didn't really use that much strength, but the experienced her knew how to make Yang Le uncomfortable without hurting him.
"I don't want to talk about those things anymore." Gwen grabbed Yang Le's head with both hands and shook it back and forth in annoyance.
"OK! OK!" Yang Le could only beg for mercy. A non-strength type Ripjaws was just a toy in front of Gwen. Yang Le could only quickly change the topic. In a moment of quick wit, he shifted the topic to academics.
Gwen, who had just emerged from combat state, was speechless about this. Originally, she had wanted to continue going to school after Midtown High School was rebuilt. Now, not to mention going to school, there was no telling when New York would be rebuilt.
However, these things had nothing to do with Yang Le. He didn't eat the American Government's salary, so there was no reason for him to worry about the city's construction for them. Yang Le was already in another livable city, and school was also being prepared for Gwen to transfer to a new one.
Gwen didn't have any opinion on Yang Le's arrangements. After all, she only had one friend at Midtown High School, so even if she had to transfer school, she didn't feel much. Besides, even if she transferred, they could still meet again.
Speaking of that only friend, Yang Le immediately thought of Kitty's changes and hurriedly told Gwen everything he knew.
Gwen was also shocked after listening. After Kitty's visit that night, Yang Le had also told Gwen about the Shadowcat of Earth-616 Universe. Gwen had a completely new understanding of her only friend.
Gwen didn't have any extra ideas about this. After all, she was also a superhuman, so naturally, she wouldn't discriminate against mutants. But Gwen knew the attitude of ordinary people towards mutants in Universe 9527. She was very afraid that Kitty would collapse because of this.
Worried about her friend, Gwen hurriedly said goodbye to Yang Le and flew towards the direction he had given. The Splinter Suit, which could transform at will, was indeed very convenient. Even without Uncle Ben in the sky helping to grab the web, Gwen could move with the jetpack.
It wasn't just Gwen who was worried about Kitty. In New York City, where the chaos had just ended, another kind of chaos was just beginning.
…
"Su..., Susan... Susan!"
"Oh!"
Susan suddenly opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was Reed Richards, who was looking at her with concerned eyes. After a brief moment of recollection, Susan struggled to sit up.
"Are you alright, Reed? Where are Ben and Johnny? I remember we seemed to be chased by something. Did we escape?"
"Calm down, calm down a little, Susan." Reed Richards grabbed Susan's shoulder, forcing her to make eye contact with him. He continued speaking after Susan calmed down.
"I'm fine. As for Ben and Johnny, I can't guarantee anything."
"Can't guarantee? What does that mean?" Susan looked at Reed Richards in confusion. From his appearance, it didn't seem like anything major had happened. Johnny was another matter, but if something happened to Ben, Reed's attitude would definitely not be like this.
Reed Richards sighed, let go of Susan's hands, and turned around to face her, saying, "Come with me. You'll understand when you see it."
Susan was doubtful, but she still obediently followed behind Reed Richards. It was at this time that she realized she was not on the street where she had fainted, but in a relatively dim place. She could only rely on the flashlight in Reed's hand to discern the direction.
"This is an underground garage of a shopping mall." Reed Richards explained as he walked. "Ben was the first to wake up. To prevent danger, he moved all of us to this place. It's just a pity that the power has been cut off because of the commotion caused by those monsters was too big."
Susan listened to the explanation while following behind Reed Richards. Soon, Susan saw a very bright place. It seemed someone had lit a campfire, but this campfire was surrounded by a wall made of several cars, making it impossible to see inside.
Led by Reed Richards, the two walked into the gap in the car wall. Susan was stunned when she saw the scene inside. Because there was no campfire inside. The source of light was a humanoid object covered in fire.
Next to the fire-covered object, there was a tall stone statue sitting. But Susan could be sure that both things were alive, because before she and Reed Richards came in, Susan had heard them talking.
"God." Susan only felt her legs go weak. Reed Richards, who was beside her, supported her in time.
"What's going on, Reed?"
"It's obvious, Susan." Reed Richards gave a wry smile. "That Thing is Ben, and that fire-covered one is Johnny."
Susan's vision went black, and she almost fainted again.
…
In front of a detached small house, Frank Castle, wearing casually picked clothes, stood nervously under the building in front of the door.
The house in front of him was his home. After signing the contract, his family had been transferred from New York to a town near New York.
At that time, the Army's explanation was to protect his family. After all, he was participating in a secret mission, so his family would be temporarily transferred away, and they would be transferred back when the mission was over.
At that time, not only would there be a better house, even the children's education would no longer need to be worried about, as it would all be taken care of by the military.
Frank Castle, who was not wealthy to begin with, gladly accepted this. Before being controlled, he had also lived with his family in this small house for a short time. Looking back now, it was probably the last meal the Army gave him.
Frank Castle shook his head, throwing those terrible thoughts out of his brain. He had not only escaped from that hellish place, but had also returned to being an ordinary person. Although he had lost his work, he was in his prime and could always find work. Life would get better and better.
Cheering himself up, Frank Castle walked up the stairs in a few steps. He froze after stepping onto the carpet in front of the door with one foot.
"Splurch!"
Frank Castle looked underfoot suspiciously. It hadn't rained today. Why was the carpet making this sound like it was soaked with water?
Frank Castle slowly lifted his right foot. After seeing the sole of his foot, his expression froze.
The white sneakers were now stained red.
(End of Chapter)
Robert ultimately went with Eternity. Although he seemed a bit confused, he didn't refuse. This was because Eternity only revived two-thirds of Robert's consciousness that Robert had later completed. The one-third of Robert that belonged to this Universe was indeed dead.
This way, it wouldn't be considered violating Robert Reynolds' own wish. And Universe 9527 happened to not have a Captain Universe yet. Robert, composed of the Sentry Hero aspect and various positive emotions, was the best candidate to take on the role of Captain Universe.
Yang Le didn't say much about Eternity's behavior of pulling people up to work overtime, because he still had a pile of things to deal with himself.
For example, the post-war arrangements, and what surprise his Clone Technique had prepared for him.
Just the post-war cleanup was a huge project. Half of New York had been razed to the ground, and the remaining buildings that had luckily survived had also become dangerous structures.
"Ugh!" Gutrot opened his big mouth and spat out Gwen, whom he had just swallowed. Yang Le, who had already transformed into Ripjaws and was prepared, hurriedly washed away the mucus from Gwen's body.
"Honestly, that feeling was really unpleasant." Gwen looked at the puddle underfoot with disgust. There was still a lot of green mucus in it. "If you swallow me again next time, I will definitely punch you."
"Relax, relax." Yang Le quickly gave a French Military Salute. "Wasn't it because time was pressing? Besides, Gutrot's stomach pouch isn't strange. Inside, it's a pocket universe, there's nothing disgusting... Ugh!"
Before Yang Le could finish speaking, Gwen punched him in the belly. Although Ripjaws' shell defense power was very high, Spider-Woman's tens of tons of strength was not a joke. Of course, Gwen didn't really use that much strength, but the experienced her knew how to make Yang Le uncomfortable without hurting him.
"I don't want to talk about those things anymore." Gwen grabbed Yang Le's head with both hands and shook it back and forth in annoyance.
"OK! OK!" Yang Le could only beg for mercy. A non-strength type Ripjaws was just a toy in front of Gwen. Yang Le could only quickly change the topic. In a moment of quick wit, he shifted the topic to academics.
Gwen, who had just emerged from combat state, was speechless about this. Originally, she had wanted to continue going to school after Midtown High School was rebuilt. Now, not to mention going to school, there was no telling when New York would be rebuilt.
However, these things had nothing to do with Yang Le. He didn't eat the American Government's salary, so there was no reason for him to worry about the city's construction for them. Yang Le was already in another livable city, and school was also being prepared for Gwen to transfer to a new one.
Gwen didn't have any opinion on Yang Le's arrangements. After all, she only had one friend at Midtown High School, so even if she had to transfer school, she didn't feel much. Besides, even if she transferred, they could still meet again.
Speaking of that only friend, Yang Le immediately thought of Kitty's changes and hurriedly told Gwen everything he knew.
Gwen was also shocked after listening. After Kitty's visit that night, Yang Le had also told Gwen about the Shadowcat of Earth-616 Universe. Gwen had a completely new understanding of her only friend.
Gwen didn't have any extra ideas about this. After all, she was also a superhuman, so naturally, she wouldn't discriminate against mutants. But Gwen knew the attitude of ordinary people towards mutants in Universe 9527. She was very afraid that Kitty would collapse because of this.
Worried about her friend, Gwen hurriedly said goodbye to Yang Le and flew towards the direction he had given. The Splinter Suit, which could transform at will, was indeed very convenient. Even without Uncle Ben in the sky helping to grab the web, Gwen could move with the jetpack.
It wasn't just Gwen who was worried about Kitty. In New York City, where the chaos had just ended, another kind of chaos was just beginning.
…
"Su..., Susan... Susan!"
"Oh!"
Susan suddenly opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was Reed Richards, who was looking at her with concerned eyes. After a brief moment of recollection, Susan struggled to sit up.
"Are you alright, Reed? Where are Ben and Johnny? I remember we seemed to be chased by something. Did we escape?"
"Calm down, calm down a little, Susan." Reed Richards grabbed Susan's shoulder, forcing her to make eye contact with him. He continued speaking after Susan calmed down.
"I'm fine. As for Ben and Johnny, I can't guarantee anything."
"Can't guarantee? What does that mean?" Susan looked at Reed Richards in confusion. From his appearance, it didn't seem like anything major had happened. Johnny was another matter, but if something happened to Ben, Reed's attitude would definitely not be like this.
Reed Richards sighed, let go of Susan's hands, and turned around to face her, saying, "Come with me. You'll understand when you see it."
Susan was doubtful, but she still obediently followed behind Reed Richards. It was at this time that she realized she was not on the street where she had fainted, but in a relatively dim place. She could only rely on the flashlight in Reed's hand to discern the direction.
"This is an underground garage of a shopping mall." Reed Richards explained as he walked. "Ben was the first to wake up. To prevent danger, he moved all of us to this place. It's just a pity that the power has been cut off because of the commotion caused by those monsters was too big."
Susan listened to the explanation while following behind Reed Richards. Soon, Susan saw a very bright place. It seemed someone had lit a campfire, but this campfire was surrounded by a wall made of several cars, making it impossible to see inside.
Led by Reed Richards, the two walked into the gap in the car wall. Susan was stunned when she saw the scene inside. Because there was no campfire inside. The source of light was a humanoid object covered in fire.
Next to the fire-covered object, there was a tall stone statue sitting. But Susan could be sure that both things were alive, because before she and Reed Richards came in, Susan had heard them talking.
"God." Susan only felt her legs go weak. Reed Richards, who was beside her, supported her in time.
"What's going on, Reed?"
"It's obvious, Susan." Reed Richards gave a wry smile. "That Thing is Ben, and that fire-covered one is Johnny."
Susan's vision went black, and she almost fainted again.
…
In front of a detached small house, Frank Castle, wearing casually picked clothes, stood nervously under the building in front of the door.
The house in front of him was his home. After signing the contract, his family had been transferred from New York to a town near New York.
At that time, the Army's explanation was to protect his family. After all, he was participating in a secret mission, so his family would be temporarily transferred away, and they would be transferred back when the mission was over.
At that time, not only would there be a better house, even the children's education would no longer need to be worried about, as it would all be taken care of by the military.
Frank Castle, who was not wealthy to begin with, gladly accepted this. Before being controlled, he had also lived with his family in this small house for a short time. Looking back now, it was probably the last meal the Army gave him.
Frank Castle shook his head, throwing those terrible thoughts out of his brain. He had not only escaped from that hellish place, but had also returned to being an ordinary person. Although he had lost his work, he was in his prime and could always find work. Life would get better and better.
Cheering himself up, Frank Castle walked up the stairs in a few steps. He froze after stepping onto the carpet in front of the door with one foot.
"Splurch!"
Frank Castle looked underfoot suspiciously. It hadn't rained today. Why was the carpet making this sound like it was soaked with water?
Frank Castle slowly lifted his right foot. After seeing the sole of his foot, his expression froze.
The white sneakers were now stained red.
(End of Chapter)
