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Chapter 165 The Ascension of the Soul

The sense of helplessness and confusion about fate that welled up in Erin's heart did not last long.

Because, after walking for a while, he happened to see the little girl Elena from before, and her grandmother Christine.

at this time.

When he saw that the disaster he had predicted, which should have destroyed the entire Harlem area and even most of New York, was abruptly stopped by the sudden appearance of the six-winged angel.

Christine's deep, weathered, yet lively eyes were filled with disbelief, as well as an overwhelming sense of excitement and joy.

destiny·······

It has truly changed.

Although in her prophecy, the catastrophe that destroyed everything was ended by the six-winged angel who came out of mythology, it had nothing to do with her, who was preparing to fight to the death.

But this altered fate also indirectly told her that fate is not always as prophesied...unchangeable.

of course.

Christine, who had long since given up her identity as a medium, didn't care what fate held for her.

What truly excited and delighted Christine was...

The fact that she and her granddaughter survived the disaster.

"We survived, we all survived..."

Thinking that her granddaughter would finally not die young and could enjoy her long, vibrant life to the fullest, Christine couldn't help but hug Elena's small body tightly, tears streaming down her face.

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Because of a change of clothes and disguise.

Christine and Elena, who were embracing and weeping, did not notice the person who had helped them earlier. After glancing at them in the crowd, he silently followed the flow of people past them.

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Erin watched Christine and Elena embracing each other.

He briefly mentioned the gold-rimmed glasses he wore on his nose for disguise, then strode out of Harlem.

Since Christine and Elena were able to change their own destiny.

Then why can't I do it myself?

He wasn't confident he'd survive the snap Thanos made after collecting all six Infinity Stones.

That being the case.

Well then... I might as well not gamble on that one-in-half chance of fate.

If in this life.

Thanos still wants to attack Earth if he snaps his fingers.

Then I'll go first and send him to his death.

Don't mention that Thanos is the ruler of the galaxy and that his military strength far exceeds Earth's imagination.

If the Avengers can do it, why can't I?

You've angered yourself.

At worst, I can just get my hands on an Infinity Stone and "sacrifice" it to the scales of fate.

I refuse to believe that Thanos, missing an Infinity Stone, could still snap his fingers and destroy half the universe.

exactly.

I also want to know what kind of good things I can exchange for a Gemstone that contains the power of the universe's origin from the scales of fate.

Thinking about this...

Erin's previously confused mind became clear and bright, as if a layer of dust had been swept away.

Step by step.

As Erin walked among the crowd, he seemed to be stepping on the pulse of the earth.

Unbeknownst to them, Erin's footsteps seemed to slowly merge with the pulse of the earth.

As Erin walked towards the edge of the battlefield, he was unaware that above the crowd kneeling and praying to the six-winged angels in Harlem, in a dimensional void invisible to the human eye...

Faint, invisible threads emanated from their bodies, gradually converging and disappearing into the top of Erin's head.

Under the convergence of these countless invisible threads.

Erin had been constantly meditating, and his cosmic brain, which had never stopped working, seemed to have received invisible nourishment and began to operate at a rapid pace.

It truly demonstrates the profound mystery of the "Cosmic Brain Meditation Method".

Countless inspirations suddenly flashed and collided, sparking a fiery synergy.

As Erin's thoughts continued to settle, he vaguely sensed that a mysterious force was drawing power from the thousands of threads gathered in the void, penetrating deep into Erin's body and silently transforming his physique.

"Who will wake first from this great dream? I know myself best..."

As Erin continued to comprehend the [Cosmic Brain Meditation Method], unknowingly, a rumbling and vibrating sound, similar to the thunderous roar of a tiger or leopard, began to emanate from his body.

Although the voice was faint, it gave people an incomparably sacred feeling.

Gradually.

As Erin continued to comprehend the [Cosmic Brain Meditation Method], and as the mysterious power cultivated through the [Cosmic Brain Meditation Method] continuously transformed Erin's physical body.

The faint rumble of thunder grew louder and then spread.

The sound, like a clap of thunder in spring, spread continuously through the streets, silently cleansing the hearts of those around.

It was as if a saint were preaching the gospel, or God were spreading the message.

The sacred sound of spring thunder echoed continuously over the Harlin District, like a lingering melody that never ceased.

At the same time, as the "Cosmic Brain Meditation Method" was operating at high speed, an invisible wave of thought was rapidly emanating outwards, spreading quickly to the surroundings from the center of the constantly walking Erin.

As the sacred, soul-cleansing sound echoed and Erin's thoughts spread.

The crowd that had been huddled together on the street, enveloped in sadness, pain, confusion, and the joy of surviving a disaster, seemed to have been baptized and quickly calmed down.

The figures blocking Erin's path spontaneously parted to make way for her.

Some people even prostrated themselves before Erin's departing figure, silently worshipping something as he walked away.

Until that figure disappeared from sight.

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With a breath of turbid air carrying wisps of black mist, Ailin, whose body felt much lighter, opened her eyes again.

When Erin opened his eyes again, he exuded an inexplicable sense of Zen.

At this moment, he seemed to be in harmony with the outside world, perfectly integrated into the natural environment.

If you're not careful...

Many people might walk right past Erin without realizing that a living person was standing where they had just passed.

"Through the invisible influence of thought, my mental state unexpectedly advanced to a state of deep meditation at this moment..."

With a slight shift in his thoughts, Erin's mind emanated an invisible magnetic field.

Unconsciously, it caused all intelligent beings to fall into a state of profound stillness.

At this moment, in their eyes, Erin seemed to be the center of the universe, the end of everything, and all matter revolved around Erin.

"Is this the invisible spiritual force field that one naturally carries after entering a meditative state?"

"This power is truly amazing!"

Sensing this power, which was completely different from the potion system, Erin's lips curled into a smile.

A strong mind gave Erin a powerful sense of confidence, which even made her eyes brighter. All of this added an invisible aura to Erin, making her more charming.

It makes him look even more unique.

The state of deep meditation allowed Erin to elevate his control over his mind to a completely new level.

My thoughts shifted.

After easily controlling his joy.

Erin directly used the powerful influence of his thoughts to silently hypnotize the people around him, blurring their impressions of him.

After doing all this.

Erin quickly disappeared into the streets of Harlem.

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When Erin reappears.

He seemed to have reverted to his original self.

After changing into the clothes that had been prepared in advance, exactly the same as the ones she had worn when she arrived.

When Erin returned to his Aston Martin, he found two uninvited guests in front of his luxury sports car.

Tony Stark, and Natasha, the "Black Widow".

Erin, who should have been surprised to see these two uninvited guests, showed no emotion whatsoever on his face.

"Beep beep..."

Arlin walked up to his car, deliberately honked the horn, and looked at Tony Stark and Natasha arguing in front of his car.

"Mr. Stark, Miss Natasha, could you please move aside? You're blocking the way."

Upon hearing Arlin call Natasha by her name, Tony Stark paused for a moment, then asked in surprise, "You two know each other?"

Upon hearing this, Erin smiled slightly and said, "I wouldn't say we know each other, but we've only met once! After all, a beautiful agent like Miss Natasha always leaves a deep impression."

"S.H.I.E.L.D." After pondering this seemingly familiar name.

Tony Stark's phone instantly lit up with all the detailed information about S.H.I.E.L.D. that Jarvis had sent up.

S.H.I.E.L.D., formerly known as the Strategic Homeland Defense, Attack and Logistics Agency, is currently headed by Nick Fury and was founded in...

With Jarvis's help, Tony Stark quickly recalled the secret service organization that had once been of great help to him and Pepper.

He never imagined that Natasha was actually Tony Stark, an agent sent by S.H.I.E.L.D., the very organization that had once helped him.

His face immediately darkened, and he looked at Natasha with an ugly expression.

"Oh shit, it's S.H.I.E.L.D.!"

"I was originally planning to personally sponsor S.H.I.E.L.D. with a sum of money and equipment, out of consideration for Agent Coulson. Now you can go back and tell your director that the private sponsorship, which was worth at least hundreds of millions, is now gone."

For the sake of Coulson, who had once saved him and Pepper.

Tony Stark reluctantly decided not to hold S.H.I.E.L.D. accountable for sending agents to infiltrate Stark Industries this time.

However, I don't care.

But Tony wasn't going to let the matter drop so easily.

Tony, who deeply understood what was most important to those agents, immediately cut off the $100 million worth of military equipment he had planned to sponsor for S.H.I.E.L.D. this year.

He had already discussed this sponsorship with Pepper and started working on the plan.

As one of Pepper's assistants, Natasha must have known about this.

Tony cancels a genuine sponsorship worth hundreds of millions of dollars to express his dissatisfaction with S.H.I.E.L.D.'s alleged planting of spies within his ranks.

Tony believed that Director Nick Fury would be very impressed with his decision.

However, Tony, who had retaliated by forcing Tony to stay, seemed somewhat dissatisfied.

After a pause of less than a second.

He added another sentence.

"By the way, when I get back this time, I will conduct a thorough investigation of all the shady characters in Stark Industries. I hope I won't see any more S.H.I.E.L.D. people there, otherwise the favors Agent Coulson has built up with me will be completely wiped out."

Natasha, standing opposite Tony Stark, smiled slightly, seemingly unaffected by the situation.

"Okay, I'll pass that message on to the director."

The moment Natasha took the rooftop and dropped the plasma bomb down on the swarm of worms, she knew her mission at Stark Industries was doomed.

after all.

Even if Tony Stark were magnanimous, he would never allow someone whose identity had been exposed to access Stark Industries' core secrets, or allow him to stay at Stark Industries any longer.

But this is for the best.

She never wanted to play along with Tony Stark, that awful, self-centered playboy.

Ending the mission now would actually make things much easier for Natasha.

After he confronted Tony Stark.

Natasha turned to Erin with her captivating eyes and asked, "Our great fortune teller, would you be so kind as to offer a ride to an injured lady?"

As she spoke, Natasha pointed to her slightly bloodstained shoulder, revealing a charming and pitiful expression.

Upon meeting Natasha, he actually used his femininity to seduce her.

Before Arlin could answer, Tony Stark, who was clearly annoyed, spoke up first: "Ha! Honey traps don't work on our little boy. Don't worry, he won't let a scheming female agent hitch a ride..."

Before Tony could finish speaking...

Erin, who was holding the keys in her hand, suddenly smiled and said, "No, I'd be happy to give Ms. Natasha a ride! Coincidentally, I also have some questions for Ms. Natasha."

As he spoke, Erin opened the door of the Aston Martin, climbed into the driver's seat, and gestured to Natasha to get into the passenger seat from the other side.

Ok?

Erin's answer and actions.

Tony Stark, who was about to say something more, froze for a few seconds.

Tony Stark only realized what was happening after Natasha, a slight smile playing on her lips, bent down and climbed into the passenger seat of the Aston Martin.

Tony Stark, who had originally planned to have Erin drive him there, looked at Natasha, who was sitting in the passenger seat of the Aston Martin and winking at him, with an incredulous expression.

"Hey, Erin, you can't do this. This is the car I gave you."

Erin smiled and rolled down the window of the Aston Martin, showing Tony Stark the car keys in his hand.

"Like you said, this Aston Martin is mine now, and I'd much rather drive a sexy woman home than a filthy burly man. Besides..."

(End of this chapter)