American Comics: The Matrix

Chapter 495 Great! It's Brother Demonfire! We're saved!
Terrible flames were burning.

The temperature of the flames was so high that they were almost as hot as the surface of the sun, and the "charred boyfriend" that Azmith had mentioned earlier was now completely reduced to ashes.

The power it has just awakened is already so terrifying.

Fortunately, the opponent's energy was not enough to sustain the high-heat burst, and the temperature of the flames dropped rapidly, but it was still a huge threat.

"Help……"

The girl, engulfed in flames, was now overwhelmed with fear and frantically tried to seek help from those around her.

But her every move was a huge threat; the moment she stepped out, she caused burns to passersby due to the high temperature.

In an instant, everyone avoided them as if they had seen a venomous snake.

No, snakes and scorpions are much less dangerous.

Less than half a minute has passed since the moment the opponent unleashed their power, yet several people have already died and more than ten have been injured!
"I didn't mean to... please help me..."

With a sob in her voice, the girl staggered out her hand to those around her, as if a drowning person were grasping at a straw for help.

"Don't come any closer, monster!"

Everyone retreated in fear, with strong men shielding women and children behind them like a herd of deer surrounded by wolves.

But the word "monster" clearly provoked the other party again, and the flames that had almost subsided erupted again due to the woman's intense emotional fluctuations!

"I am not a monster!"

boom! ! !
The scorching heat almost instantly melted the asphalt into asphalt, and several cars nearby had their fuel tanks explode and catch fire due to the high temperature.

The fire spread rapidly, threatening to engulf even more people.

At this moment, the flying fire snakes seemed to come alive and swept towards the sky.

The flames swirled into a storm, but they also carried away all the heat, quickly cooling the entire street.

Everyone quickly looked up and saw a towering figure, as tall as a volcano, raising his arm high, like a king of all flames, making the fire submit.

"They're plumbers and electricians from the Tianhe Craftsmen's Association!"

The onlookers screamed with delight.

"I know him!"

"He's one of the plumbers' security officers, the Flame Man! We're saved!"

The crowd cheered loudly. Nowadays, the members of the Tian Gong Hui are already like celebrities on Earth.

Although Bant rarely appears in his own image, Norman spares no effort in promoting and developing the alien heroes he transforms into, even making animated films and selling a lot of merchandise.

Incidentally, Luma acquired a large number of four-handed Overlord dolls.

Bant knew about it, but he didn't care. Norman wouldn't embezzle his money, and most importantly—

At least he's not called "Second Brother of Demon Fire" or "Number One Brother of Excavators."

The thought of those people shouting, "Great! It's Brother Demonfire! We're saved!" made Bant feel suffocated.

"Flame Man!"

"Flame Man!"

"Flame Man!"

The crowd cheered excitedly, raising their arms high. The enthusiastic atmosphere made Bant feel as if he had returned to the gladiatorial arena on Sakaar.

In contrast, the instigators of this riot are now filled with despair and fear.

The woman's body, engulfed in flames, clearly showed signs of fear; her legs were trembling, and her mind was blank.

She knew that what happened today would probably attract the attention of Price's security robots, but she didn't expect that even the security officer would be alerted.

As Bant controlled and withdrew the flames, the fire covering the woman's body almost completely disappeared. Her clothes were burned away by the flames, but no skin was exposed at this moment, because after the flames died down, what was revealed was not soft, white skin, but an ugly body like charcoal ash.

The residual heat caused some parts of the girl's body to still glow, and thick black smoke billowed from every crack in her body.

She had no will to resist at that moment. She collapsed to the ground, looking up at Bant with desperate, pleading eyes, sobbing as she tried to explain, "I didn't mean to... I was just a little angry..."

Bant has learned what happened and can see that it was indeed an accident.

But he couldn't just let the other party go because of that.

Those who are injured are fine; Price can provide treatment for free. But what about those who die because of her powers going berserk?
Who will speak up for them and help them redress their grievances?

“Jenny Becker, you are under arrest. Do not resist.”

He descended from the sky, his massive, volcano-like body reaching the ash-like girl, and used a specially designed device to trap her in a cube-shaped cage made of energy.

Just as a large number of police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances were starting up, they received news that the matter had been resolved. Except for the ambulances, which continued to arrive as usual, the firefighters and police officers obediently returned to their seats.

Especially the police.

Officer Stacy, who had become the New York Police Commissioner, never imagined that being a police officer would one day become a sunset profession.

Look at New York now!

He didn't even steal a single petty theft. All he did all day was sit in his office and patrol the streets. The dignified bureau chief was reduced to a city management officer.

"Why have they withdrawn the police again? What's going on this time? Are those tin men really that fast?"

The officer who hung up the phone at the front line said excitedly, "It was the Flame Man who made a move. That's so cool. I wish I was there."

Another one obsessed with superheroes!

Stacy was furious and even began to miss Spider-Man, who used to always cause her trouble.

At least the police were somewhat useful back then.

"Well, this is fine too. At least I'll never have to worry about Gwen's safety again."

On the other side, the Tiangong Space Station.

After arresting Jenny Becker, Bant immediately took her to the space station.

Here, with state-of-the-art equipment and personnel, Bant can determine whether his conjecture is true.

“Lie down, Jenny Becker, don’t be afraid, I won’t do anything to you.”

Bant comforted him.

The other party is not entirely innocent, but they are not necessarily evil either.

If it is indeed the X gene that caused the awakening of the other person's abilities, then such harm is difficult to avoid.

Mutants always awaken their powers when they are emotionally agitated, and they can uncontrollably harm those around them.

"What will happen to me?"

Jenny Becker's voice was timid and trembling.

“Imprisonment, but not the death penalty,” Bant said truthfully.

Considering that the other party's situation is indeed out of control, the death penalty would be too cruel.

However, imprisonment of more than ten years is inevitable, and there is no concept of commutation in the laws of the Tian Gong Association.

If a prisoner truly repents, then he should understand that all of this is the retribution he deserves, a form of atonement.

If he is not truly remorseful, then his sentence should be extended.

Early release due to good behavior?

Think more!
(End of this chapter)