The Savior of American Comics? I'm the Subspace Evil God!

Chapters 581, 1078, and 1079: The Sweet Date That Was Interrupted (Part 2)

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Wanda's beautiful, jewel-like eyes were instantly filled with crimson [chaotic magic], and the powerful magic rippled slightly around her.

Compared to two years ago, Wanda's magical powers have increased dramatically, but she still retains her original innocence.

In fact, Karl didn't need to lift a finger; Wanda alone could easily have saved the falling passengers. But how could Karl possibly choose to stand idly by in such a situation?
Just as Wanda used Chaos Magic to precisely locate and hover all the falling passengers, Karl had already quietly activated the power of the Space Stone, simultaneously opening a precisely corresponding portal beneath each person.

The whole process was smooth and seamless, with excellent teamwork.

Wanda was in charge of "ordering," and Carl was in charge of "delivering."

It not only showcases Wanda's increasingly impressive skills, but also perfectly highlights Karl's presence and abilities.

As someone who has been through it all and knows how to get along with others, Carl knows very well that demonstrating reliable ability at crucial moments is far more touching than silent companionship, especially in front of a sensitive yet powerful woman like Wanda, where it is even more important to show a man's strength.

Sure enough, after seeing that all the passengers had landed safely, the crimson light in Wanda's eyes slowly faded. She turned to look at Karl, and her smile became much sweeter.

She was clearly overjoyed to be able to help others.

“Karl, that…”

Wanda first stole a glance at Karl's handsome face, then lowered her head slightly shyly, her fair fingers nervously twisting the hem of her clothes. Her voice was tinged with nervousness and trepidation, "You're not angry with me for attacking you so abruptly without asking, are you?"

She looked exactly like a child afraid of being punished for doing something wrong, cautiously observing Karl's reaction.

Upon hearing this, Karl stopped and turned around to face her.

He reached out and gently but firmly pinched Wanda's smooth, fair chin, making her raise her head slightly to look directly into his deep eyes.

"how could be?"

His voice was deep and earnest, each word seemingly carrying weight, while his eyes were filled with appreciation and a tenderness bordering on cherishing.

"In this age of indifference and selfishness, people like you, with such a pure and kind nature, who are willing to lend a helping hand to strangers without hesitation, are becoming increasingly rare..."

"In my opinion, this is one of the most precious and shining qualities you possess."

“If possible…” He leaned down slightly, closing the distance between them, his voice carrying a seductive magnetism, and whispered close to the other’s blushing ear, “I hope you can always keep this kindness and courage.”

"Ah..." Wanda was completely unprepared for such direct and enthusiastic praise. Her fair cheeks instantly flushed with a bright red that spread all the way to her ears.

My heart pounded wildly, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that spread outwards.

She felt her cheeks burning, and her gaze darted away, unable to meet the eyes of the man she had long admired—eyes that seemed to see right through her.

But in the end, she mustered all her courage and, in a voice barely audible yet with unwavering determination, gave her response: "As long as... as long as you like it, I... I will, always will!!"

Seeing her shy yet brave expression of her feelings, Karl felt a surge of tenderness in his heart.

His feelings for Wanda were completely different from those for Selena and other women.

Simply put, it's a "keeping the home fires burning while having affairs outside" model.

Wanda, a beautiful, kind-hearted girl with great potential, is undoubtedly the "red flag" he has chosen for his family, a pure land he wants to protect in this chaotic world.

Therefore, Carl was often willing to give her more patience, tolerance, and guidance, a special treatment that no one else could match.

Seeing Wanda's shyness, Carl couldn't bear to tease her any longer. So he immediately took her soft little hand, pointed to the bustling street ahead, and said in a lighthearted tone:
"Alright, that little interlude is over. Let's continue enjoying our private time together, which was just interrupted, just the two of us."

Wanda didn't say anything, but responded with her actions.

She nodded vigorously, a smile more radiant than the stars blooming on her face.

Then, she gently rested her head on Karl's warm and strong broad shoulders, as if it were the safest harbor in the world.

She let the other person hold her hand and walked forward with the crowd.

For Wanda, the destination, the food she will eat, and the scenery she will see are all unimportant.

The important thing is that the man holding her hand at this moment is named Karl Mara!
As long as she can be with the man she admires, even if it's in a desolate desert, her heart will be filled with sunshine and sweetness.

Love is truly magical!

It can instantly transform any ordinary thing into something extraordinary, turning it into a romantic moment filled with deep affection!
It can turn an extremely dangerous episode into a powerful catalyst for rapidly enhancing feelings!
It can make a beautiful girl with world-destroying power willingly become docile and dependent...

As Carl felt the girl's complete trust and affection beside him, a pleasant and sweet smile couldn't help but appear on his lips.

Protecting this beautiful thing may also be an important reason why he actively intervened in many troubles and crises.

As for what will happen in this world next, that's something to worry about tomorrow.

At least for now, his world consists only of Wanda and this warm light.

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【New York】.

The secret farm of Eagle Eye's family. Night, like a thick velvet cloth soaked in ink, tightly shrouds this hidden land deep in the valley.

Far from the hustle and bustle of the city and light pollution, there is only the low, mournful murmur of the wind passing through the farmhouses and barns, and the occasional rustling of unknown nocturnal animals in the distant forest.

At this moment, the barn was brightly lit, with several hanging incandescent bulbs casting large swaths of cold white light, creating areas of light and shadow on the piled hay and the dusty tractor.

The air was thick with the smells of dust, engine oil, and the mixed odors of piled-up grain.

In this somewhat cluttered space, there stands a futuristic-looking metal device that seems out of place with its surroundings. It is none other than the Cradle of Life that Captain America and Black Widow had previously retrieved from Ultron.

Captain America, Tony Stark, and the others were arguing fiercely in front of the Cradle of Life.

"We can't take any more risks, not even a little bit!"

Bruce Banner adjusted his glasses, which had slipped off his nose, and pointed with a slightly trembling finger at the humanoid body made of vibranium in the Cradle of Life, his tone more resolute than ever before:
“Tony, listen, the plan is clear… We must modify the program and use the reverse decomposition technology built into the Cradle of Life to dismantle this body from the inside! Turn it back into a pile of harmless Vibranium raw materials… This is the most thorough and safest method right now!”

He took a deep breath, trying to calm the agitation that might be caused by anxiety. "So, the most urgent thing right now is to contact Dr. Zhao Hailun as soon as possible... Only she knows the operating system of the Cradle of Life best. We need her guidance, and we also need to obtain the advanced key instructions required for the reversal program. Without that, we can't even get into the operating interface!"

All eyes were on Tony Stark.

He stood before the Cradle of Life, dressed in close-fitting casual clothes. Without the steel armor to accentuate his thinness and exhaustion, but his caramel-colored eyes burned with an almost obsessive flame.

His gaze swept over the display screen again with a serious expression, showing the message "Consciousness transmission has been interrupted, current progress 89%". His Adam's apple bobbed almost imperceptibly.

It was more than just a number; it was a possibility, a nightmare he had created and then spiraled out of control, and an opportunity he believed deep down could make amends or even turn the tide.

"Well..."

Tony Stark drawled out his words, his fingers lightly tapping the cold metal shell of the Cradle of Life, producing a soft 'tap-tap' sound, as if questioning his own heart, or testing the limits of his companions.

Finally, as if he had made up his mind and made a bold decision, he slowly raised his head, his gaze sweeping intently over everyone present, and said in a deliberately casual tone:

“I think, if you trust me enough… I know this request sounds a bit unreasonable right now, but perhaps we can approach this problem from a different angle.”

“I could have avoided destroying it and instead used this readily available vibranium-forged mechanical body to complete our original plan and make amends for what we suffered because of Ultron’s betrayal…”

However, before he could finish speaking, Captain America had already guessed what he was going to say, and refused without hesitation:

"No, Stark, absolutely not... Ultron alone is enough to give us a huge headache and turn the world upside down!"

"If you create another Ultron, even if it can actually merge with your personality and mind..."

Captain America stepped forward, his blue eyes filled with unwavering resolve. "I'm afraid the Avengers will no longer be guardians, but will become public enemy number one, wanted by the entire world... We really can't afford a second failure, Stark!"

"Captain, relax, you don't need to be so nervous. This time is different. I guarantee there won't be any accidents..."

Tony Stark did not give up easily. He raised his hands in a gesture of reassurance, but the fire in his eyes did not go out.

After organizing his thoughts, he tried to persuade the other party with logic and prospects: "Just imagine, calmly imagine, if we could have an extra helper, an AI helper that has both powerful computing power and internet dominance like Ultron, and an indestructible 'vibranium body,' wouldn't it be a piece of cake for us to deal with Ultron?"

At this point, he suddenly opened his arms wide, as if to depict a grand blueprint for the crowd, his tone full of passion and allure:
“We can use it to track down Ultron’s core programs, confront him head-on in the cyber world, and even block him when he launches an attack…”

"By then, we will no longer need to rely on the [Subspace Corporation] to protect the H-Bomb code, because in my mind they are just as unreliable as [Ultron]!"

When he mentioned the Subspace Corporation, his tone was clearly filled with strong dissatisfaction and wariness. However, seeing the lingering doubt on everyone's faces, especially Captain America's increasingly furrowed brow, he immediately added:

"Of course, I know what you're worried about: that it will get out of control, that it will develop self-awareness, that it will become another Ultron..."

"But rest assured, I swear on my... cough, I swear on my father Howard Stark's name, I will never make the same mistake again. This time we have experience and lessons learned!"

Then he walked to the Cradle of Life and pointed to the already formed vibranium body inside. "You see, Ultron has now uploaded most of the program framework and knowledge base from his brain into this body, but it's just an empty shell right now, a powerful empty shell..."

"Right now, it lacks only the most crucial element: the personality framework that determines its behavioral patterns. It's like a supercomputer with top-of-the-line hardware but no operating system!"

Tony Stark's gaze sharpened, and he tapped his temple, a smug look of having discovered the truth appearing on his face:
"Why did Ultron want to kill me so much before? It wasn't just because of anger, but because he felt I was like his 'father' and wanted to discipline him."

"It's more because he's afraid of me... He's afraid of my intelligence, my creativity, my ability to understand and control him, and he's afraid I'll find a way to control or even replace him."

“So…” Bruce Banner’s voice trembled slightly. He adjusted his glasses, his eyes wide behind the lenses as if he were looking at a complete madman, “You’re planning to upload your cerebral cortex neural circuit scan to the core personality structure of this mechanical body once again?”

He didn't say what he was going to say, but his expression clearly said: How could you be so bold? You've completely forgotten the pain once the wound has healed.

"Banner, my dear friend, you're only half right."

Tony Stark's lips curled into a mischievous smile. He shook his head and turned his gaze to Captain America, whose face was ashen. "To be precise, my new plan is to implant scans of the cerebral cortex neural circuits of both myself and the Captain into the core personality structure of this mechanical body."

WTF? ? ?

Σ(⊙▽⊙“a???

No, what are you doing now?
These words stunned not only Bruce Banner, but also Black Widow and Hawkeye, who had remained calm throughout.

The barn fell silent instantly, with only the heavy breathing of a few people remaining.

Everyone stared blankly at Tony Stark, their gazes finally settling on Captain America, whose face had turned extremely pale.

(End of this chapter)