American comics: From Hogwarts to God on Earth

Chapter 428 Prelude to a Major Event

Aside from the initial conflict, the two sides quickly united.

Wonder Woman had never seen a hero organization like the Avengers or the Gods, with such a large team of agents behind them, but she understood the benefits of doing so in just a few seconds.

Intelligence is always the best way to avoid casualties.

The only downside is the cost, but with the merger of S.H.I.E.L.D. and S.E.L.D., the financial burden suddenly fell on the scientists. Fortunately, the new organization has two leaders, who can form a good mechanism for mutual oversight.

However, smart people understand that it's only that black-hearted guy who likes to be greedy. Previously, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s funding came from the United Nations, which is why Fury dared to be greedy.

However, the Divine Spear Bureau is not an organization under the United Nations; it consumes public funds, so Zheng Xian naturally does not want to, nor will he, engage in corruption.

Researchers, led by Stark, sometimes lamented that their pressure might have been even greater if Zheng Xian hadn't been there. However, the money Lu Dan embezzled was actually all spent on safe houses in various locations.

There was no way around it; Fury was terrified of death.

The mutants' attitude towards the Scarlet Witch, whom they hadn't seen in a long time, became somewhat strange. Some pretended to have forgotten that Wanda had caused almost all mutants to lose their superpowers, while others glared at her angrily.

Fortunately, Quicksilver was still willing to comfort his sister. When Scarlet Witch appeared, Quicksilver immediately abandoned Crystal, that wicked woman, and turned to his sister's arms.

Over the next ten days or so, the mages gathered together to discuss how to deal with the effects of the rune magic surge.

Both DC Universe sorcerers and Marvel Universe sorcerers are very interested in the runic magic surge. DC Universe sorcerers can directly manipulate the free magic in the air, while Marvel Universe sorcerers can draw upon the power of other powerful beings.

However, very few people actually absorb magic into their own bodies; only someone like Nabu knows what it feels like—that's how his physical body disappeared.

As for the other superheroes and supervillains—they're just huddled together, waiting for the final moment to arrive.

According to Rune, a magical surge will cause him to lose consciousness for a period of time and subconsciously cast spells.

This is the period that the superheroes need to deal with.

Obviously, a mage will unconsciously prioritize casting the spells he is best at, and unfortunately, Rune is best at polymorphism and its branch of creating puppets, so even Rune himself doesn't know what kind of monsters these superheroes are dealing with.

The superheroes can only improvise. However, if they can get through this period, Rune will be able to wake up on his own and then retract his magic.

A burst of magical power is not only a disaster, but it can also enhance a mage's spellcasting abilities to a new level. Moreover, this is not just a benefit for Rune himself; all the mages around him who can sense his magical surge can also gain something from it.

Especially those mages whose spellcasting systems are different or whose spellcasting abilities are far inferior to runes.

Just as Rune was accompanying the other mages, exchanging their spellcasting experiences, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.

It was a very vague feeling, as if he had eaten too much of something and felt uncomfortable from his stomach to his throat, and the objects around Rune were also beginning to undergo some subtle changes.

This is a sign that the magic is about to go out of control.

Old Shazam keenly sensed this. He had been anxiously searching for his successor a few days earlier, which was why he hadn't immediately followed Doctor Fate to Stark Tower, but fortunately, he still made it in time.

"It's about to begin."

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The old mage's somber words drew everyone's attention to Rune.

"Can we hold on a little longer?" Zatanna asked gravely, noticing that the quality of Rune's magic was unexpectedly high.

Rune nodded. "Don't worry, I can hold out for a few more hours, enough for the other superheroes to arrive and head to the agreed location. It's just that I can't provide any buff magic for you—"

"We all understand. When magic goes out of control, nobody knows what those spells will turn into—" Constantine interjected.

"Anyway, thank you all for your help."

The king beside him patted Rune on the shoulder, and the newly crowned Sorcerer Supreme said, "You saved us from the Red Skull and killed that imposter; now it's our turn to help you."

Ororo smiled at Rune, "That's right. Although it's been a long time, I haven't forgotten that you were the one who saved me from the Purple Man, and Professor X—you gained me, and the friendship of all the mutants behind me. So for us, this isn't a problem, but rather a helping hand to a friend."

Zatanna nodded to Rune as well.

If it weren't for Rune, she would have been kidnapped by the Fallen Ones. Although the two sides had a conflict over the Raven issue, Zatanna was tricked by Naboo at the time.

Naboo, relying on Doctor Fate's reputation in the magical world over the years, told Zatanna that Rune had acquired an evil vessel from the Trinity, which could threaten the entire DC Universe if left unchecked, which is why Zatanna broke off relations with Rune.

Even so, she didn't attack Rune at the time. But after the explanation, Zatanna naturally became suspicious of Nab, who was residing in Doctor Fate's helmet.

Now that Rune is in trouble, how could Zatanna not come to his aid?

In fact, most mages, superheroes, and even some villains owe Rune a debt of gratitude. The visitors from the Marvel Universe need no introduction; it was Rune who led them away from that intergalactic "cricket fight," so their debt of gratitude is self-evident.

Almost everyone in the DC Universe has been helped by Rune. Clark, Raven, and others have become like family to Rune, so naturally they wouldn't abandon him.

Zha Kang's lifestyle has also been improved by Rune. He says that no one cares about Rune's life or death, but in the past few days he has been staying here and having heated discussions with other mages on how to withstand the magic burst without harming Rune. He is extremely hypocritical.

There's also the demon Itrigan, Doctor Fate—these people have all been helped by Rune to varying degrees. Even Naboo should theoretically be grateful to Rune for sparing his life, but he betrayed Rune's trust.

Otherwise, let alone establishing an organization to protect the Earth, Rune wouldn't even be able to gather this group of mages, superheroes, and supervillains.

"Thank you all." Rune nodded. "After this matter is over, I will bring some gifts and visit each of you personally. Please don't refuse; it's what you deserve."

Rune could certainly accept their help without giving anything in return, but that didn't align with his traditional values.

An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth is a good idea, but Rune also likes to say that a drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring of gratitude.