SWNOVELXO Chapter 125: Chapter 125
"Who else is that blonde woman capable of flying in outer space in her physical body, besides Ms. Square Face Captain Marvel?" Kurohane muttered to himself, his annoyance beginning to rise, a frown forming on his brow. "As for this Marvel Superman's power, let alone Malekith and these Dark Elves, even Thor, that big idiot with Mjolnir, might be beaten to doubt his life. She's a ruthless person who can break the Infinity Gauntlet with her bare hands; even Thanos looks like a rookie in front of her!"
"What's the point of fighting? Quickly raise your hands and surrender, or lie on the ground with your hands covering your head. If you're beaten to death, whose fault is that? If the spaceship is damaged, who will pay for the repairs?" Kurohane commanded, his voice containing a mix of panic and practicality.
Kurohane changed into new clothes at lightning speed, completely ignoring his little secretary, Carina, who stood nearby in her old attire, looking rather awkward, her gaze confused. He sensed Malekith's location, drew a circle in the air to open a portal, and stepped through, disappearing in a flash of light.
Meanwhile, Carina, the little secretary, had already turned around and made the big decision to shed her old clothes. She turned with her eyes closed, wanting to expose her body to her new boss. But after waiting a long time with open arms, she heard no sound from Kurohane.
A bewildered Carina opened her eyes, only to see Cosmo, who had donned his space suit. The creature was perched on the recliner where Kurohane had been sitting, wagging its tail and staring at the naked Carina, a curious glint in its eyes. Using Telepathy to control the speaker on the space suit, it emitted a teasing sound with a Siberian accent.
Cosmo: "Your body isn't bad! Just a little thin. If you're like this, you'll be eaten by brown bears in Siberia!"
Carina's face paled, then a flush of red crept from her neck to her cheeks, as if fire had suddenly ignited her skin. Her eyes widened, radiating an intense shame.
Grabbing the new clothes lying on the floor, she screamed, covering her face and rushing into the bathroom, the sound of splashing water soon following. Actually, there was no need to feel overly embarrassed; Cosmo was also a female dog, so there was nothing for her to be ashamed of.
Instead, Cosmo looked towards Kurohane, who had opened a portal, and shook its head helplessly. "What a waste!" it barked inwardly, a canine sigh.
Kurohane stepped through the portal, materializing almost silently, and arrived next to Malekith. This was near the spaceport where the Ravagers' spaceship was docked. At least he hadn't moved inside the spaceship; apart from the Ravagers lying everywhere, the spaceship was undamaged. His subordinates were mostly obedient; when Kurohane told them to put down their weapons and surrender, they didn't resist at all. They immediately dropped all sorts of weapons in their hands, then lay on the ground with their hands covering their heads, looking like sacks. "Clearly they're veterans who are frequently captured!" Kurohane sneered inwardly. "The scoundrels in Hell's Kitchen should see how professional my subordinates are at surrendering!"
Malekith hadn't lied; standing before Kurohane was indeed a blonde woman wearing half a mask. But Kurohane didn't know her at all! Judging by her attire, the blonde woman's clothes were similar to the tight-fitting type worn by Spider-Man. A triangular scarf also wrapped around her waist; the red and black color scheme made her seem very capable in a fight. Judging by her face shape, she wasn't the angular "Square Face" type, but a true oval-faced type. "This is very much in line with Eastern aesthetics, especially Kurohane's aesthetics!" he thought, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Kurohane: (Eyes wide, startled, an unexpected self-realization.) "Isn't this Captain Marvel's appearance in the comics?!" He thought for a moment, his brow furrowed. "I wonder if these comics are decent or not; could it be 18+ adult comics?"
Some superheroes were like this: they could do anything, go anywhere, and their physical bodies could withstand planet-destroying cannons without scratching the surface. But behind the scenes, the fan art featuring them as protagonists had a high story level!
This was also something Kurohane hadn't expected. If the opponent was Ms. Square Face from Earth, it was just a minor misunderstanding that could be resolved, so he wouldn't treat her as an enemy. "But looking at it now, the visitor isn't friendly! Hitting my subordinates, dismantling my spaceship, I have to fight her today!" A steely resolve radiated from his eyes.
Donning his Sagittarius Cloth and Infinity Gauntlet, Kurohane pointed directly at the blonde woman, his finger straight and defiant. "Hmph! You woman, state your name! Why are you resorting to violence in broad daylight for no reason!"
"What?" The blonde woman, who had initially paused, immediately entered combat mode again. A golden energy wave similar to a Super Saiyan radiated from her entire body, pulsating with raw power, and her blonde hair rose to the sky! She pushed off the ground with her feet, and her entire body charged towards Kurohane like an out-of-control wild bull!
"Wait! Why is there no pre-battle dialogue?!" Kurohane was startled, not expecting this blonde woman to completely disregard martial ethics, skipping the pre-battle name announcement phase. He first used the Mind Stone to amplify his strength, then flapped his wings fiercely, and he too charged towards the wild bull. Two Seraphim Shields appeared in his hands, strongly blocking in front of him!
Clang!
The blonde woman's punch instantly shattered the two shields, energy fragments flying. The immense impact sent Kurohane flying far back. His entire body was like a small bird thrown from an airplane, tumbling in the air, and it took a long time for him to regain his balance. And Malekith, who had been standing next to Kurohane, was also sent reeling by the shockwave. After rolling a dozen times on the ground, his head tilted, and he fainted.
"I didn't expect the Mind Stone to be in your hands too," the blonde woman, who was none other than Carol Danvers, saw that Kurohane could take a direct hit from her, only then did she stop her attack rhythm, her expression slightly surprised. "You have two choices. First, surrender the two Infinity Stones and the Infinity Gauntlet; second, I'll knock you down and then take the Infinity Stones and the gauntlet!"
This wasn't the first time Kurohane had been attacked with such force; in the 2023 timeline, he was gored by Ms. Square Face. "If that punch landed squarely on me just now, she would definitely break at least a dozen ribs!" However, now was not the time to back down. "What kind of person tries to steal my things so brazenly? Two Infinity Stones might be one thing, but the Infinity Gauntlet is part of my Sagittarius Cloth. It seems I'll have to use my true strength today!" Kurohane swore inwardly, steely determination hardening in his eyes. "After three minutes, only the survivor has the right to choose!"
"System, use [Ao Bai] Character Experience Card!"
[Ao Bai: Thirteen Great Guard Golden Bell Shield Iron Cloth, also masters Crotch Retraction!]
The martial arts knowledge of the First Baturu of the Great Qing instantly filled Kurohane's mind, and a vast wave of internal energy surged within his body. However, it only lasted for a moment before being absorbed by the Holy Scar on his hand, increasing its storage limit! Kurohane used the Mind Stone again to strengthen his will, and using the Sacred Energy from the Holy Scar, following the operational method of the Thirteen Great Guard Golden Bell Shield, he reinforced his defenses and clenched his fists tightly, his muscles tensing.
"I choose the third path: beating you directly, then making you my lifelong laborer! With such great strength, you must be very good at lifting heavy bags!"
Clang!
The blonde woman's figure suddenly appeared before Kurohane. A direct knee strike landed squarely on Kurohane's groin, producing a sound like metal clashing! Kurohane acted as if nothing had happened, and with a left hook while wearing the Infinity Gauntlet, he connected with the blonde woman's face. This time, it was his turn to send the blonde woman flying, her body spinning through the air!
"Do you understand the importance of Crotch Retraction?! Do it!" Kurohane yelled excitedly, a triumphant grin on his face.