The mechanical craze in Marvel

After speaking, Nolan Locke looked at Steve beside him. Fensternty Strange, naturally, didn't care. He nodded to Nolan Locke and then opened a portal. On the other side of the portal was Kamar-Taj.

The two went straight inside.

"The problem you're facing is indeed quite troublesome, but you can rest assured that although it is troublesome, it is not without a solution."

Stephen Strange led Nolan Locke toward the library, explaining things to him as they walked.

“Similar situations have occurred before. The fact that these records were left behind means that there are ways to deal with such methods. We just need to find him. Even if we can’t find him, Mephisto probably doesn’t want to see us around right now.”

Stephen Strange's meaning was very simple: if they couldn't find a way to break these curses, they should go to Mephisto. Of course, this was just a terrible alternative; he absolutely did not want to leave Earth and enter that damned dimensional plane, which was filled with countless powerful dimensional lords.

The dimensional lords vary in strength, with some powerful ones potentially far surpassing it. Even though they had previously dealt with Mephisto and Thomas by preventing them from being seriously injured, there are still many dimensional lords comparable to them.

If the two were to enter the dimension, they would likely be attacked by lords from other dimensions. In that case, even Nolan Locke would probably not be able to safely escape from the dimension with them. Therefore, he did not want to use this method at all. However, the problem they were facing was indeed very thorny.

Although he was comforting Nolan Locke, he didn't have a good solution to the problem; everything he was saying was just speculation.

Nolan Locke neither agreed nor disagreed with Stephen Strange's words. He knew, of course, that he was facing considerable trouble. He was indeed somewhat like Joe Morpheus, and with his retirement, he felt the troublesome nature of this curse even more.

However, he still spoke to Stephen Strange:

"Don't worry, I've prepared everything. Even if I can't break this curse through magic, I'll find other ways to get rid of it."

Nolan Locke remained calm, his heart brimming with confidence. This was indeed his powerful technique. Although the world was divided into two types of power: technology and mystical magic, he believed that the two powers shared certain commonalities. Their essence was the same, only the means of expression differed. In fact, some magic could even be manifested through technology.

The greatest advantage of magic is that it allows the release of power by utilizing magical elements in the air, thus bypassing the technological aspect of manufacturing.

Just like the rings in the Ten Commandments.

Those mediums are essentially magical items created through technological means.

Although he couldn't gain much benefit from the power of magic, he possessed a system.

Even if magic can't solve the problem he's facing, the system's power will surely find a solution through technological means; it's just a matter of time.

Thinking of this, Nolan Locke shook his head helplessly. Although he was prepared to be subject to this damned curse for a period of time, he also hoped that his power could reach its peak and did not want this matter to slow down his power increase.

This is a critical problem for him, and he doesn't want it to be like this, so he plans to observe here for a while first. If he finds that there is no major solution, then he will proceed to the next stage of the experiment.

That means entering a new world.

Although he didn't know what kind of world he would encounter in the new world, it would be easier to harvest technology points in the current world.

As long as there are enough technological points, it can create a way to solve the curse. Even if it cannot directly remove the curse, it has another extreme method: to simply discard its own body.

Although this method sounds rather far-fetched, as a tech enthusiast, he has gradually accepted his fate of having his body modified.

Or rather, his body has already undergone various modifications, making it difficult to call him a native human species.

Therefore, for him, as long as he can overcome his inner displeasure, it is still very possible to change his body, but that would also require a huge amount of technology points.

The reason is very simple. After the body was replaced, the new body was just an ordinary person. To improve to the current level, at least a second third-generation super soldier transformation would be required. The number of technology points required for the third-generation super soldier transformation is significantly increased. Even if it has already been transformed once, the number of technology points required for the second transformation will decrease drastically, even to less than 1/3. However, even so, it is not an easy number to achieve.

The next time, Nolan Locke and Stephen Strange entered the library of Kamar-Tek, which possessed what was arguably the largest collection of books in the world, containing so many magic-related books that they could only be stored using spatial magic.

Only Hogwarts and a few other large magical libraries can be considered comparable.

However, in terms of the quality of the books, the one in Kamar-Taj, where the Sorcerer Supreme resides, is definitely the strongest.

Therefore, Nolan Locke was also very clear that if a solution to this active problem could not be found here, then there was probably no hope anywhere else.

As Nolan Locke searched through the books, he could clearly feel a terrifying force tearing at his body. This force wasn't particularly damaging to his physical body, but it was extremely detrimental to his energy. This force was constantly draining the essence of his power.

It continuously draws out the power from one's body, and this drawing out also amplifies the destruction, not only damaging one's body but also affecting one's soul.

Upon sensing this state, Nolan Locke's expression turned solemn. He never expected that this magical curse would be so terrifying. Although the effect did not seem to be very rapid, it was extremely troublesome for him.

"Perhaps we can start with one part of it, instead of cutting off all the power directly."

Steven Strange brought over a spellbook, which contained records of similar situations. Although these were not directly related to the curse, he felt that some of the methods described could be tried on Nolan Locke, so he came to ask for Nolan Locke's opinion.

Nolan Locke took the spellbook from Stephen Strange and glanced back.

He shook his head to indicate his refusal.

"This method looks good, but there are some unavoidable problems. For example, this method can cut off the curse, but it cannot sever the connection with the soul. Even if this magic is used, it may not be able to remove this main axis."

The cursed power exists simultaneously on both the soul and the body. If it cannot be removed at the same time, then it's only a temporary fix. Furthermore, the conditions for this magic seem extremely demanding, and the damage it causes to the body is very severe. Therefore, I think it's best not to attempt it.

Upon hearing Nolan Locke's words, Stephen Strange nodded helplessly. He was well aware of the current situation, but he hoped to resolve Nolan Locke's problem as soon as possible. He had already searched through too many magic books, but although he found some related knowledge, he had not found any way to directly solve Nolan Locke's problem. So he was already somewhat disappointed.

Unlike the disappointed Stephen Strange and Nolan Locke, he always wore a faint smile.

He also held a magic book in his hand. This magic book did not explain how to break the curse, but some of the theories it contained gave him some hope. The essence of this curse was no different from other curses, except that its manifestation was more complicated. If he could use his powerful strength to solve it, he could completely remove it himself. It just required a process to remove it.

He could even hone his magic in this way, and after the magic was removed, his magical power should be greatly enhanced, which would be a good thing for him.

Of course, this is just his guess at the moment, and we will only know the truth after we actually take action.

However, this can only be considered as an alternative, as this method carries a degree of uncertainty. For him, the best approach is to directly resolve the curse. After all, with his current power, he doesn't need to take risks to improve his strength; a steady and methodical approach will be sufficient to achieve his desired level.

However, Nolan Locke was also very clear that, given the current situation, it would be very difficult to find a way to directly lift the curse. Perhaps he would have no choice but to take this path in the end, but he was prepared for it, so he didn't care much.

They spent two years searching for three whole days, going through almost every book on magic in the library, including those on Norlan Locke and the entity analysis problem. But even so, they still couldn't find a direct solution to the curse.

There are other similar methods that could break the curse, but these methods don't seem very reliable and may have various disadvantages and flaws.

One method, for example, could completely remove the curse, but the price would inevitably be the severe loss of more than half of the soul. Losing half of one's soul is an extremely terrifying fact for a person. Whether Nolan Locke could recover from the dementia that would result was uncertain, even for Nolan Locke. Therefore, Nolan Locke completely abandoned this so-called solution; he didn't need such a completely unreliable method.

After searching for a long time, Stephen Strange glanced at Lolock and then said helplessly:

"This curse is more troublesome than we imagined. I'm afraid there are no other ways to resolve it now. I have already notified magicians in other places."

They will let us know if they can find a solution.

However, now I think you should consider the methods we have. Even if we can't completely eradicate the curse, we can at least delay its onset and speed, which might bring some hope for solving the problem.

Stephen Strange's face was filled with endless helplessness. He never expected that he would be completely helpless. If this were the case, Nolan Locke would likely suffer great harm in the future, which would greatly weaken the defense of the entire Earth. This was something that was extremely difficult for him to accept.

But now that it has happened, he has no other choice. Norlan Locke didn't seem to care much after hearing Stephen Stranger's words.

"Don't worry, I've already made preparations for this. In fact, I've already selected a few good methods. Next, I'll study how to combine these methods to perhaps break the curse. If that doesn't work, then we'll have to try to find Mephisto."

Upon hearing Nolan Locke's words, Stephen Strange could only nod helplessly.

That damned Mephisto, truly worthy of being the most cunning dimensional lord in the universe.

If he had the chance, he would definitely kill that bastard!

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Chapter 379 Going Home

Even though Stephen Strange was incredibly strong, he knew the chances were extremely slim. Morpheus was far too cunning; he was lying in a dimension, and finding him was no easy task. Moreover, not only was finding him difficult, but killing him was even more challenging.

So he didn't pay much attention to what Nolan Locke said. In his opinion, Nolan Locke was just trying to comfort him. At this moment, he even felt a little helpless. Originally, he should have been the one comforting Nolan Locke, but now Nolan Locke's comfort for him had surpassed that for himself.

This made him realize that Nolan Locke possessed a kind of leadership quality. He knew very well that a strong person was not only strong in terms of their own strength, but more importantly, they needed to have a leadership mechanism to become a true strong person. Among the people he knew, such as Captain America Steve Rogers, he was a prime example.

In the Avengers, Steve Rogers' strength is definitely not considered strong; in fact, it could be said that Steve Rogers' strength is among the weakest in the Avengers.

In the entire Avengers, there are only a handful of people whose strength is inferior to his. Even so, Steve Rogers is the recognized captain of the Avengers. Even Tony Stark cannot reach such a status.

Steve Rogers was able to become the deputy director and captain of the alliance because of his leadership qualities.

Although Nolan Locke had said some unpleasant things about Steve Rogers to her, in her opinion, Steve Rogers inevitably had some flaws, but even so, his strengths still overshadowed his weaknesses, making him a truly upright person. No one can be perfect, but Steve Rogers had reached a state of near perfection.

Even if he still has these selfish motives, he can at least be a true captain.

After confirming the situation regarding the curse, Nolan Locke did not continue speaking with Stephen Rogers. He knew that dealing with this organization would be extremely difficult. For him now, the only options were to enter the dimension and directly find Morpheus to remove the curse from his body.

He could either wait until he entered the next world and see if the power or technology there could solve this damned curse. After considering this possibility, Los Angeles Locke's expression calmed down, and he wasn't even in a hurry anymore.

After learning about the situation, he knew perfectly well that there was nothing he could do. Even in the worst-case scenario, he had ways to resolve it, albeit at a slightly higher cost. For him, this was perfectly acceptable. Therefore, Nolan Locke said to Stephen Strange:

“I’ve been here for several days now, and I think I need to leave to deal with some things at home. After all, this matter has caused quite a bit of trouble.”

Nolan Locke Thoron shrugged, a hint of helplessness on his face. His family had called him countless times during this period, urging him almost daily to come to Tibet to find out the details. Of course, he couldn't tell anyone else, only that he had found a solution and the live stream was still being processed. Thinking of this, his expression became even more helpless. If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have given Murphy Stone any chance to get close to him.

For Nolan Locke, dealing with Mephisto is not a particularly difficult task. Although Mephisto is powerful, Nolan Locke has the strength to easily defeat him.

So, in the end, the reason why things have turned out this way is because he was careless. If he hadn't been careless from the beginning, Mephisto would never have had that opportunity to get close. But now it's too late to say anything. The helplessness on Nolan Locke's face was definitely not fake.

He needed to go back and deal with his family's problems as soon as possible. If he didn't, the women in his family would probably go crazy. So, with a helpless expression on his face, he waved to Stephen Strange, opened the portal, and prepared to leave.

Stephen Strange did not object to Nolan Locke's actions. He knew what the situation was. In any case, Nolan Locke's situation was not easy to resolve, and there was no point in stopping him. It would be better to let Nolan Locke go back and deal with his own affairs.

After Nolan Locke has dealt with his own affairs, dealing with the curse later won't be a problem. The curse has been going on for a very long time, making it very difficult to resolve in a short period of time. However, it won't have a significant impact on Nolan Locke in the short term, at least not on his life. In the meantime, he can also investigate other magic books in Kamar-Taj to see if he can find any clues.

On the other hand, after leaving Kama Tai Chi, Nolan Locke returned directly to Locke Technology in New York.

Inside the Locke Technology Building, everyone was already waiting there, eager to know his latest situation. They had been unable to contact Nolan Locke and the others for the past few days and were extremely anxious. However, they were also very clear that Nolan Locke was currently doing something very important, and they didn't even have the opportunity to interfere, so they could only wait there helplessly.

But now they couldn't wait any longer. Fortunately, Nolan Locke finally returned. Jessica Jones smiled upon seeing Nolan Locke, but the smile didn't seem genuinely happy. She knew all too well that Locke was facing a terrible problem. She simply didn't want her own condition to affect Nolan Locke; she believed Nolan Locke could solve it.

After all, Nolan Locke's power was immeasurable to him. Nolan Locke had encountered countless problems and crises, but Nolan Locke had always been able to solve them one by one without affecting them at all. He believed that Nolan Locke could also perfectly solve this matter. And with Jones standing next to him, Zero Carter looked even calmer.

Unlike Jessica Jones, Sharon Carter was a former secret agent. Although she has now retired from that role, she still maintains the composure and professionalism of an agent and has never forgotten that. Therefore, she is very clear about the situation they are facing.

Solving Nolan Locke's problems couldn't be done by being impulsive, so he remained absolutely calm, not wanting Nolan Locke to be pressured. He was also trying to obtain information about the curse through his own means, but it was difficult. Although he had used all his connections, if even Nolan Locke couldn't find a way, then naturally he couldn't find one either. Seeing the worried expressions on everyone's faces, Nolan Locke spoke directly:

"I know you are all aware of my current situation, but you can rest assured that although this matter is quite troublesome, it is not something that is absolutely impossible to solve. I actually have some clues about this matter, but it will come at a price."

I didn't want to pay those prices, which is why I didn't resolve it immediately. I'll try to find a better way, a way that doesn't require paying those prices, to solve this problem.

Jessica Jones smiled upon hearing Nolan Locke's words. She had previously heard that Nolan Locke was in extreme danger due to the curse, which could very well cost him his life. Now, judging from Nolan Locke's words, while the situation remained extremely dangerous, he at least had a preliminary solution. Even if it might cause Durant some aftereffects, at least his life would be spared.

For Jessica Jones, that was more than enough. Even if Nolan Locke became a cripple, she believed she could still make him feel safe.

He is completely different from who he was before. In the past, he was just a nobody who had just gained superpowers and was completely immature in handling various matters. But after Nolan Locke's care for so long, he has gradually matured. He is very confident in himself now, and he is not alone, just like Sharon Carter and Daisy Johnson beside him.

Although he wished he could have Lanlock all to himself, he now knew that this was not possible. So he was very clear about what he had to do. Even if he had to share Nolanlock with other women, at least they would be working together and could spend the rest of their lives with Nolanlock, which would be a good thing.

So now that he heard that Nolan Locke would be alright, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, at least he no longer needed to worry about the future.

However, Daisy Johnson, standing to the side, looked at Nolan Locke and said:

"Otherwise, if you're facing any trouble now, perhaps I can look for other ways to see if I can solve your problem."

Nolan Locke shook his head. He understood Daisy Johnson's meaning, but he also knew that Daisy Johnson's power was probably insufficient to remove the curse on him. The matter was simply unimportant.

After greeting the soldiers, Nolan Locke went directly into his core laboratory.

From now on, he would have to rely on himself. After all, other people probably couldn't help him much with these matters. After entering the core laboratory, Nolan Locke activated the Red Queen.

"The Red Queen immediately analyzed the problems I was experiencing, to see what the main axis was like, whether it could be removed by conventional force, and if it couldn't be removed by conventional force, then to see if it could be directly removed by technological means."