Chapter 178: Chapter 176: African?
Hulu was initially shocked, his eyes widened in disbelief. Then his expression quickly shifted into sadness, like a flower suddenly struck by frost, instantly losing all its brightness.
But soon, that sorrow faded. His expression became peaceful and accepting.
"It doesn't matter. Even if the wizard used me, the power is real. I believe Father will lead Kambak to freedom," Hulu said, his voice firm and resolute.
Black Adam lowered his head in guilt. He had not led Kambak to freedom. Instead, he was consumed by rage and hatred, ultimately sealed away by the wizards.
"You're a born hero, Hulu. That's my evaluation of you. If you hadn't given your power to your father, perhaps you could have truly led Kambak to freedom and prosperity," Chino continued, his eyes filled with both admiration and regret.
Chino went on to recount the next part of history.
"After gaining the power of Shazam, Black Adam destroyed the royal court and even ended up saving the world—though he might not have realized it himself. But the wizards knew. It was a fact.
They sealed your father for five thousand years. During that entire time, he remained conscious—unable to move, unable to speak—sustained only by his willpower.
Five thousand years of absolute isolation, until I finally released him to serve under me. In return, I resurrected you all.
Kambak did enjoy a brief period of peace and freedom. Your deeds were sung throughout the land. Statues were erected in your honor.
But Kambak remained oppressed and never truly rose again.
The wizards created a hero for Kambak, but they also sealed him with their own hands."
At this point, Chino paused.
"Father…" Hulu turned his head to look at his father, his face filled with disbelief.
He had naively believed that his father had experienced the same thing he had—that in the blink of an eye, he'd crossed thousands of years.
But Chino's words were like a hammer striking his heart, telling him that his father had endured five millennia of darkness and silence, completely alone.
What a heavy and painful span of time! Hulu couldn't imagine how his father had survived such endless solitude and despair with sheer willpower.
"Adam…" Aya's voice trembled slightly, her eyes brimming with sorrow.
She tightly embraced Black Adam, as if trying to dispel his five thousand years of pain with her warmth.
"To see you again… that's all that matters. Everything else is meaningless."
Black Adam gently lifted his hand and wiped the tears from the corner of his wife's eyes. His firm face was filled with joy and contentment at their reunion.
Though the beginning of those years had been filled with agony and torment, time eventually smoothed out the sharp edges. In the end, he learned to silently endure, growing used to the endless darkness.
Pamela and Venom also looked at Black Adam in awe.
Such powerful willpower.
"Why…"
Hulu tried to seek answers, but his once pure heart was now tinged with both anger and sorrow.
A smirk formed at the corner of Chino's lips.
This was exactly what he wanted—the Holy Spirit who once worshipped the gods now turning to the devil for answers.
"There's no real 'why.' If there must be a reason… it's because Black Adam was not a suitable tool.
Their plan was to kill your father and reclaim the divine power, but when they couldn't defeat him… they could only seal him instead."
"Is that what gods are like?"
"Would you give the power of Shazam to a dog you found on the street?"
"…"
Hulu fell into silent contemplation.
"That's enough. Stop spreading your lies!"
A sharp, feminine voice interrupted Chino just as he was about to speak again.
Chino frowned and turned around, surprised to see the little lunatic defeated so quickly.
Harley Quinn was tied up like a caterpillar with the Lasso of Truth, being dragged along by Diana. Even though she had clearly lost, she wore a triumphant expression.
Diana, on the other hand, looked terrible. Her once luscious hair had been burned down to a buzz cut, and her face was covered in soot.
Hellfire, especially that laced with magical damage, was no joke.
"…Hahaha, Diana, you look like an African now!"
Chino's deep expression lasted only a second before he burst into uncontrollable laughter, clutching his stomach.
Pamela also covered her mouth, shoulders shaking as she tried to stifle her giggles.
Venom gave Harley a thumbs up.
"Harley, even though you lost… you actually won."
"Of course! That b*tch—mmph!"
The rope tightened around Harley's mouth, silencing her. She could only let out muffled groans while glaring indignantly at Diana.
Diana's face darkened. Her beautiful eyes were now filled with fury as she glared at the still-laughing Chino.
"How long are you going to laugh?!"
"W-Wait a bit more. My stomach hurts!"
Chino kept laughing so hard he almost cried.
"…I'll wipe that smile off your face!"
Unable to endure any longer, Diana lunged forward like an arrow, determined to take down the guy who was mocking her.
Just then, Black Adam flashed in front of her, blocking her path. Lightning crackled around his hand.
"Black Adam, stand aside."
Chino was done playing.
Without hesitation, Black Adam returned to Chino's side.
Golden lightning flashed in Chino's eyes.
"Didn't Bruce tell you my intel?"
"What?"
Diana didn't understand.
The next moment, everything blurred. Chino suddenly moved, and before she knew it, she had been tied up with her own Lasso of Truth, completely immobilized.
Her body weakened, and she collapsed to the ground.
Lasso of Truth: Diana's signature weapon. But if it is turned against her, she falls into a weakened state.
"So fast!"
Diana's pupils contracted. It felt like a mirage passed before her eyes. She couldn't even see how he moved.
And what he said—Bruce knew his abilities but didn't tell her.
That bastard…
Black Adam stared at Chino in shock. What seemed like an intense battle before… now looked like child's play in hindsight.
He finally understood—his leader's strength was unfathomable. His respect deepened even further.
"Hahaha, b*tch! It's your turn now!"
Harley stomped on Diana's butt, her face full of gloating mischief.
"Loser," Diana growled through clenched teeth.
"B*tch, you lost! Chino, want me to train her into an nbq?" (intentionally written wrong)
"You dare!" Diana's eyes widened in outrage.
"Save it. I'm not interested in African girls. Bring her along—we have serious business to take care of."
Chino, carrying Pamela and Venom, took off and headed for Kambak City.
Black Adam followed, holding Aya and Hulu.
"I'll let you off this time. Once I clean you up, I'll train you into an nbq!"
Harley lifted Diana into the air, still muttering as she flew.
Diana quietly watched Chino's back. After just a few months… he had become this powerful.
Quote of the Chapter:"Sometimes, the true prison isn't the cage, but the silence that stretches across the centuries."
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