Marvel: Awakening the Universe.

Mephisto did indeed want to become a true god.

But what is the fundamental reason why he wants to become a true god?

It's because in this universe, dimensional gods are not the end point, but only the beginning. Above them are planetary gods, galactic gods, and even cosmic gods.

If a dimensional god were placed in Hawke's universe, he would at most be considered a tiny shrimp.

But here?

Good guy.

The dimensional gods are already the end. As long as the five primordial gods don't cast their gazes this way, Mephisto can completely lord it over here and live a carefree life.

Since this is already the peak, why should he bother to keep climbing higher, even if it's a thankless task?

How tiring.

The most important thing.

Mephisto met Hawke's gaze and said, "Although I don't understand why you spared my life, I know that I'm lucky to be alive. So, it's fine to stay here. You're welcome to come and have a drink with me anytime."

As Hawke listened to Mephisto's words, he saw an incredible sincerity on the latter's face.

God above.

Mephisto was actually telling the truth this time.

This is simply unbelievable.

really!

Between life and death lies both great terror and great opportunity. Mephisto went through a brush with death and actually had an epiphany.

Hawke thought to himself, then met Mephisto's gaze, smiled slightly, and nodded.

"Congratulations then."

"Want to grab a drink?"

Mephisto suggested to Hawke, "Although we don't have the 1982 bourbon we usually drink here, we do have a few other nice wines that we can try together."

Hawke waved his hand: "Let's talk about it after I'm done with my work. Besides, you need time to clean up here, don't you?"

He has now emerged from a world of regret.

But he hasn't reached the final step yet.

and so--

Always stay with me.

Hawke and Mephisto agreed to meet again after they finished their respective tasks. Then Hawke turned around, took a step, and when he reappeared, he was back in the Six Senses World, which he had visited once before but only briefly.

Just like when he first came here.

It was pitch black all around.

There was no light.

No sound was heard.

Without smell or touch, Hawke's six senses, which were incredibly powerful thanks to his body, vanished once again at this moment.

But practice makes perfect.

When Hawke returned to the same spot, he felt neither sad nor happy. Just like the first time, he sat cross-legged, adopting the same posture as when Shakyamuni attained enlightenment under the paulownia tree.

All of a sudden.

Hawke's world is bright and open once again.

at the same time.

Ever since Hawke was brought back to Palm Street by Wanda, his daughter Jean has stayed in the backyard, watching Hawke intently, except for necessary activities.

The same is true today.

However, just as Qin, the daughter, was preparing to tidy up the kitchen and go to the backyard to look after her father, the doorbell rang abruptly.

Qin, who was almost in the living room, heard the doorbell ring. Her gaze passed through the door and she saw a person standing at the door and another person sitting in a wheelchair. Her expression froze slightly. Then she opened the door and her eyes fell on the person in the wheelchair.

"Professor X?"

"Qin."

Professor X, sitting in his wheelchair, looked at Jean, whose expression was full of surprise and disbelief, as she opened the door. His expression remained as calm as ever, and he greeted her with a smile: "Long time no see."

Qin opened her mouth, her face filled with disbelief.

"Professor, I don't understand. You've been in Quantico for half a month already..."

"I know he's dead."

Professor X picked up where Qin left off, and smiled slightly: "That time was indeed very dangerous. I did die that time, but only my physical body died. My consciousness went into my brother's body."

A little-known fact.

Professor X is not actually an only child.

In fact, Professor X not only has a younger brother, but also an older sister.

However, his younger brother was unfortunate; he became a vegetable due to an accident when he was very young.

In an ordinary family, the likely outcome for someone in a vegetative state is death.

But Xavier was a rich man, so even though his brother became a vegetable, he was still able to enjoy the best treatment in the best hospital.

During the two-week Quantico bombing.

The moment Professor X's physical body was destroyed, his consciousness instantly left his body and entered the body of his younger brother, who had become a vegetable.

However, because it was a fusion with a new body, by the time Professor X awoke again, both the battles between Hawke and the Sentinel robots, and between Hawke and Icarus, had completely ended.

wrong.

The battle is not over yet.

This is why Professor X came here.

He was acting on someone's behalf.

A request from Washington.

Two weeks ago, when Hawke left Washington, he was given a 24-hour break because the new president's last name was Stacy.

Hand over the corpses of everyone involved in the plan to hunt down the Demon King, as well as the corpses of those who knew about it. Otherwise—

The entire federation will perish because of this.

New President Reed Stacy also said he would keep this promise, but he was ultimately a president who was forced into the position.

However, this has nothing to do with Reed Stacy.

He wanted to keep his promise, but there were always some people who, even when facing death, still harbored illusions and protected those who should have died, and even the culprits who caused the Federation to suffer this great calamity because of them.

soon.

Twenty-four hours have passed.

Several people are still missing and have not been found, and Hawke has yet to appear, which has emboldened those politicians who are hoping to get away with it.

They believed Hawke was dead.

The real deal.

Until yesterday.

Because he remained steadfast in his views, the federal government had to keep its promise. And the moment Reed Stacy, who had just returned to his Oval Office after a heated argument with those people at the meeting, he saw a woman in a crimson dress sitting in the seat that should have been occupied by the president.

The moment Reed Stacy made eye contact with the woman, a name popped into her mind.

"Mrs. Phoenix."

"What my husband wants is here."

Sitting in the presidential seat, Wanda looked at Reed Stacy, who was standing at the door, and asked with a smile, "Aren't you going to give it to me?"

Reed Stacy gave a wry smile: "I want to keep my promise."

Wanda smiled.

"What about what my husband wants?"

“Some people are taking chances, and when they band together, there’s nothing I can do.”

"how about you?"

"what?"

Reed Stacy was slightly taken aback.

Wanda rose from the presidential throne and looked at Reed Stacy: "And you, are you harboring any illusions, Mr. Stacy?"

Reed Stacy met Wanda's gaze without flinching.

"I never take any chances."

"understood."

Wanda nodded, preparing to leave: "No one can refuse or stop my husband from wanting what he wants. I hope you're prepared to clean up the mess, Mr. Stacy."

Upon hearing this, Reed Stacy, seeing that Wanda, like Hawke, was about to leave after speaking, quickly called her back.

"Wait a moment."

"what happened?"

"You're not going to take my life?"

"why?"

"Because I didn't keep my promise?"

"hehe."

Wanda smiled as she listened to Reed Stacy's words: "Did my husband ever tell you why he gave you a chance?"

Reed's heart skipped a beat as he recalled something Hawk had said before leaving. Then, as if struck by a thought, his eyes narrowed as he looked at Wanda in front of him.

Wanda smiled slightly: "The surname Stacy has a special meaning not only for Hawke, but also for me. After all, I spent the entire time with Hawke as Gwen Stacy, from getting to know him to falling in love. So, goodbye, Mr. Stacy!"

Say it.

Wanda turned around, transformed into a wisp of crimson smoke, and vanished instantly before Reed's eyes.

Reed remained standing there, looking somewhat dazed, as he recalled what Wanda had just said.

What does it mean to have lived with Hawke for many years under the name Gwen Stacy?

and many more!

Which Gwen?
Reed realized what was happening, turned around, left the office, and returned to his temporary residence, which had also been urgently renovated. There, he saw his ten-year-old daughter already asleep in bed and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

However, just as he breathed a sigh of relief, some people had already died completely.

When Reed Stacy received the news this morning and went outside, she was greeted by the sight of the bodies laid out neatly on the lawn.

One is not too much and the other is not too little.

Moreover, it's a family reunion style.

"I am not my husband."

"But I will make sure my husband keeps the promise he made."

"If you don't want your world to be completely destroyed."

"So, for the sake of Stacy's surname, I'll give you one last chance, one final ultimatum."

"Within 24 hours, hand over the bodies of all those who spoke for these people."

"Don't try to deceive a witch with profound magic."

“I know those people’s names, and I know where they are now. Even if they hide at the ends of the earth, I can find them.”

"so--"

"If your world doesn't want to be destroyed, hand over their corpses. If I don't see their corpses in twenty-four hours, then the one speaking to you now will no longer be Mrs. Phoenix, but the Scarlet Witch Wanda."

Wanda, clad in a scarlet battle suit and hovering in the air, looked at Reed Stacy as she walked out, speaking coldly before turning and disappearing again.

The news quickly spread throughout Washington, D.C., and reached those who needed to know it.

This!

That's why Professor X was at the entrance of 521A Palm Street.

...(End of chapter)