Deathstroke's heart sank further, but he maintained a cold sneer. "Aren't you still afraid of nuclear bombs? Or of being discovered by the U.S. military as an alien?"
Bardi laughed lightly. "Afraid?"
"You can think so."
He didn't elaborate. The battles he envisioned and the enemies he expected to face in the future were far more terrifying than anything humanity could throw at him now. There were beings out there gods, demons, and others capable of obliterating planets at...
Deathstroke remained silent.
Bardi's remark—"You're very smart"—felt less like a compliment and more like a veiled insult.
If he were truly smart, he wouldn't have failed twice in a row against Bardi.
This only proved one thing: Bardi was better, stronger, smarter, and far above him.
What right did Deathstroke have to boast about being smart when he had been reduced to this humiliating state?
The room was spacious and brightly lit, almost sterile. The ha...
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Ethan broke down the treatment plan step by step for Tony, carefully explaining the risks and possible difficulties, as well as his proposed solutions for each issue. After spending hours meticulously going over the details, Tony let Ethan go, opting to organize his thoughts and sort through all the information on his own.
Ethan glanced at the time and realized it was already around seven in the evenin...
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Tony was struggling to process everything. The revelation of magic existing in a world he thought he had thoroughly dissected with science had almost dismantled the foundation of his worldview. It was like being hit by a wrecking ball, leaving him dazed and grappling with questions he never thought he'd have to ask.
Magic? A hidden layer of reality he had never even considered?
The notion o...
"Prove it?"
Ethan had anticipated this question. Gesturing to Tony to remain calm, he slowly retrieved a small glass test tube from his shirt, its contents a shimmering green liquid.
"You should know how to test this," Ethan said, holding it out.
Tony took the test tube without hesitation and began walking toward his lab. Halfway there, he stopped and turned, motioning for Ethan to follow.
"You can come too," Tony said casually.
Ethan blinked in surprise. Be...
To fully cure Tony Stark's condition, Ethan had poured an immense amount of effort into his preparations.
After spending over half a month in the New York Sanctum refining his treatment plan and creating the necessary potions, he had now been stationed there for a full month.
During this time, Arthur had fully mastered both the mechanics of driving and the traffic laws of the city. He was now able to navigate the streets of New York freely, even scouting several "escape routes" ...
"It's all over the city?" Aegor raised his eyebrows, working hard to keep his tone neutral. He realized he might have underestimated the destructive power of high-level gossip, especially one centered on an affair between the Master of Coin and the former Hand of the King's wife. However, his intention in spreading the rumor wasn't just to disgust Littlefinger. He needed to know if it had caused enough damage to disrupt Littlefinger's plans moving forward. "Well… what did the person involve...
2025-01-23 10:33:25 +0000 UTC View Post"You're so slow, Master!" Arya jumped up as soon as Aegor entered and complained with dissatisfaction.
"Where have you been?" Tyrion frowned, giving Aegor a hard stare. "You left Miss Stark to watch the office and made customers who wanted to buy bonds wait for you! Ha! What a fine chief logistics officer of the Night's Watch you are!"
Damn. Aegor immediately realized the identity of the other two people in the room and quickly apologized. He had promised Tyrion he would stay in...
["Okay, give me my Holy Grail back. I must use that Holy Grail to fulfill our family's long-cherished wish."]
[Dracula roared: "Yes, in order to realize my long-cherished wish, I must survive endlessly, I must continue to expand my bloodline, give birth to my children, and further increase my followers, my talents, my efforts, and cultivate the perfect environment..."]
["So, please give the Holy Grail back to me, give it back to me, give it back to me!!!"]
[Although he ap...
"Now that you know who I am and why I'm here to take you away, what's your choice, Kaminari?"
All For One stood calmly outside the prison cell, his voice low and steady. Slowly, he raised his right hand, prepared to personally rip apart the iron bars the moment Kaminari agreed.
"Don't act yet," Kaminari said with a calm smile. "Based on my estimate, the police and Heroes will arrive in about five minutes."
"Oh?" All For One tilted his head slightly, intrigued. "You don't ...
Fujitora smiled as he pondered Claudius's offer. His heart leaned toward working for the World Government, but his strength and self-awareness made him reluctant to start from the bottom. It wasn't just arrogance, though that played a part, but also the pragmatic realization that he simply didn't have the time to waste climbing the ranks.
After all, if he had to spend years building a reputation and earning trust, wouldn't that time be better spent gambling?
But now, an opportun...
How does the saying go?
Wars are won with logistics.
As the saying goes, supplies must come before the soldiers move. That's the reality.
As Napoli's general manager, Marino has always placed great importance on logistics. He does everything in his power to meet the demands of Gao Shen and the team.
Especially during international matches.
Last season, Napoli suffered due to the timing of international fixtures, which impacted their performance. Although Gao...
March 21, San Paolo Stadium.
In the 29th round of Serie A, Napoli hosted AC Milan.
When the game reached the 23rd minute, Napoli pressed AC Milan near the center circle.
Flamini lobbed the ball to Beckham on the right, but Napoli's retreating winger, Di Maria, got there first, heading the ball forward. The Argentine winger accelerated instantly, leaving Beckham behind. After catching up to the ball, he dribbled straight toward AC Milan's penalty area.
Di Maria's dr...
From Orochimaru's cooperation with Obito to the birth of his two daughters, and now his appearance in Tsunade's house, another three years had passed before anyone realized it.
During these years, Orochimaru had been busy consolidating political control over small countries and changing their leadership structures.
Of course, whenever he passed through the Land of Fire, he would sneak into Konoha to see Tsunade.
These visits were nothing special, just brief meetings, spen...
When Deathstroke woke up in a daze, a shudder ran through him as he remembered: Bardi had stomped on his chest and driven him down from the fourteenth floor.
The strengthening serum Jenny had developed for him was remarkable. Even with his sternum shattered, he could feel a dull, tingling sensation in his chest, proof that his bones were steadily healing, never ceasing for a moment.
Judging by how his body felt, only a few hours had passed. And at this rate, even such a catastro...
Bardi's deep eyes gleamed with a faint smile as he held the green-bladed saber effortlessly between his steel-like fingers.
This was the saber that had once taken Deathstroke's eye, a wound that had never healed.
"The other eye," Bardi said, his voice calm yet laced with a dangerous edge, "don't you want it?"
He stood like an immovable war spear, his white trench coat flowing elegantly, exuding a presence that was both regal and tyrannical. His smile was cold, sharp, and ...
"I didn't expect to see you again so soon, Ethan," the Ancient One greeted with her usual calm demeanor.
"Me neither, Master Ancient One," Ethan replied, a trace of respect in his tone.
After a brief exchange, they entered the New York Sanctum. Sitting in a specially prepared reception room, the Ancient One spoke again.
"I didn't expect such a significant change in you in such a short time," she said, her sharp eyes effortlessly reading Ethan's current state. "And this ti...
As Ethan's mastery of space-time energy grew, each use of the magic circle to travel between planes felt markedly different.
This time, for the first time, he no longer experienced dizziness or discomfort. Instead, he could clearly perceive how the space-time energy activated and sent him to another plane.
The sensation reminded him of riding a fast-moving tram. Apart from a bit of shaking at the start, the entire journey felt remarkably smooth.
Yes, smooth. The "tram" fo...
To avoid drawing the attention of the gold cloaks, Aegor and Yoren deliberately conducted their "transaction" outside the city walls. When Aegor asked his question, silence fell over the group. In a world where literacy rates were abysmally low, anyone who could read and write was considered a rare and valuable resource. Add basic arithmetic to that skill set, and they were regarded as "talented." For the Night's Watch, such individuals were either volunteers like Benjen Stark and Jon Snow or...
2025-01-22 10:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostIt was impossible for Aegor to return to the Wall and personally oversee the mission to capture a wight. So, how could he remotely guide the Night's Watch to pull off such a daring feat without having any direct command authority? That was a question that required careful thought and planning.
Fortunately, Mormont had written specifically to request more men and supplies, making it clear that the Lord Commander had no intention of launching the expedition immediately. Aegor still had s...
Tohsaka Rin: "Legend of Dracula? What kind of Noble Phantasm is this? And why does Vlad III reject it so much?"
Chihiro: "What name are you most familiar with when it comes to Vlad III?"
Tohsaka Rin: "The most familiar name? I think it's..."
Waver: "I understand now."
Waver: "Vampire. Dracula."
Tohsaka Rin: "Yes, the vampire Dracula!"
Tohsaka Rin: "So, the effect of this Noble Phantasm is—"
Tohsaka Tokiomi: "To become the legendary vampire, C...
Regarding Kaminari Denki's question, All For One did not answer immediately. Instead, he looked at the brilliant golden electricity crackling around Kaminari with a hint of admiration.
"This move of yours... is called 'High Voltage Mode,' isn't it? It triples your movement speed, firing speed, and reaction speed. It also gives you the ability to stay airborne temporarily by leveraging your extreme speed—essentially allowing flight."
"At the same time, each of your punches and ...
Fujitora smiled in surprise, exclaiming aloud as recognition dawned on him. Meanwhile, Claudius remained calm, smiling as he nodded and said, "It seems you've heard of me?"
CP-X—an infamous and mysterious organization.
The organization's enigmatic reputation had grown significantly over the past decade since its creation by the World Government. Under the leadership of Donquixote Claudius, CP-X had carried out numerous high-profile operations. Yet, much of their work remained ...
"Watch this, I'll demonstrate it again!"
Gao Shen's remarks about the Champions League quarter-final draw spread like wildfire overnight.
The tone was bold and domineering.
The media and fans worldwide were stunned. Was this something a manager of a team like Napoli should say?
Yet, on second thought, Gao Shen might actually be qualified to make such a statement.
Why?
Because Napoli had beaten Arsenal before, and it was a comeback victory at the Emira...
The draw for the Champions League quarter-finals was scheduled to take place at noon.
The eight participating teams had all sent representatives to UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, to witness the draw ceremony in person.
The special guests for the event included Bruno Conti, representing the final venue in Rome, and UEFA Secretary General David Taylor, who presided over the ceremony, which was broadcast live worldwide.
This draw not only determined the quarter-fina...
In the Land of Rain, within a pavilion deep in a forest, five figures stood facing each other.
"You said Lord Orochimaru sent you?"
There was no doubt that Nagato had never met Obito before, so he didn't know who Obito was.
But that didn't matter. Obito was here to deliver Orochimaru's orders.
Since Yahiko and his companions were now Orochimaru's subordinates, it made sense for Obito to claim he was passing along instructions from Orochimaru.
The three of th...
Bardi's expression shifted from stunned to serious in an instant.
When Bardi wasn't smiling, his serious demeanor created an almost oppressive atmosphere. Standing before him felt like watching a massive mountain looming closer, its peak hidden in the clouds, its sheer size overwhelming. The weight of that pressure made it feel as though the ground beneath you might swallow you whole.
It wasn't physical, it was an intangible force, an aura of willpower that pressed down on anyon...
Noah Industrial Park.
This vast area, covering 21.3 square kilometers, roughly the size of ten Franklin Parks, was once a high-tech industrial development zone. It had originally been owned entirely by Noah Company, a symbol of its founders' vision for an integrated, innovative industrial hub.
But after the original founders passed away, internal conflicts over capital distribution tore the company apart. The chaos created an opening for Metropolis's powerful capitalists, who ha...
Drifting on the Sea of Calm for another two months, Ethan spent his time reorganizing his equipment and refining his creations.
The situation with the death stone was stable. While the box he had crafted wasn't elegant, it was safe, reliable, and highly effective. It was clear to Ethan that improving his forging skills would be an essential next step.
The spatial belt had also been tested over time and showed no signs of instability. The energy infused into the belt seemed to ha...
Ethan and Arthur remained in the area for a while, observing as the floating island slowly disappeared beneath the waves.
"Unfortunately, I didn't get to witness the magical process of an island sprouting out of nothing and becoming overgrown with plants."
Even after the death energy dissipated, no plants grew on the island. The landscape remained covered in black soil and lifeless rocks. Three days later, the island began to shake violently and finally sank below sea level.
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