I sparked a mysterious resurgence in Marvel.

Chapter 288

of course.

While the power of the Frost Treasure Box is formidable, its limitations and side effects are equally severe.

Those who are not of the Frost Giant royal bloodline will face the terrifying chill of the Frost Treasure Box simply by touching it, let alone anything else.

Moreover, even if one possesses the bloodline of the Frost Giant royal family, there is still a certain price to pay each time the Frost Treasure Box is used.

Just look at Loki to see how this works.

Pity.

Just like the "broken artificial godhood," the item itself is good, but if it can't be used, it's all for nothing.

From this perspective...

Erin seemed to understand why the Frost Giants, despite possessing a treasure like the Ice Casket, were still routed by Odin.

Ok.

We need to find a way to monetize it.

The Battle of New York is imminent.

Although I have pulled out the reset scroll, I can reset the cooldown time of the Angel's Scepter.

But in this damned world, evil gods are practically popping up everywhere. Who knows if an angel's scepter will be any safe in the end?

Thinking of this, Erin's gaze involuntarily drifted back to the Frost Treasure Box he had placed on the table.

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Early the next morning.

Erin drove up to Gwen's house.

"Erin, you've come..."

After Gwen opened the door, a bright smile immediately bloomed on her face when she saw her boyfriend standing at her doorstep early in the morning. She secretly glanced back and, not seeing George, then...

Gwen went straight up and hugged Erin's neck, then stood on tiptoe and gave her boyfriend a sweet kiss.

"Cough cough..."

Just as Erin couldn't resist placing his hand on Gwen's waist in response to her fiery passion, a chilling cough suddenly rang in their ears.

At the same time, Erin also felt a gaze full of "killing intent" staring at him with displeasure.

Upon hearing that familiar cough, Gwen, like a startled fawn, instantly broke free from Erin's embrace.

Then his gaze drifted unnaturally to the side, as if nothing had happened.

On the contrary, Erin, who was already used to George's father-in-law's gaze, was more at ease after seeing George.

Good morning, Mr. Stacy.

Seeing George already dressed in a suit and tie, carrying a briefcase, Erin continued in surprise, "Are you going out so early? I remember it's still a long time before your work starts."

snort!

After glancing at his daughter.

George glared at Erin, the wild boar who had stolen his little cabbage, before saying expressionlessly, "Thanks to you, headquarters isn't close to here. Plus, with the morning traffic, I have to leave an hour earlier every day to make sure I'm not late for work."

"Is that so? That must be really hard work!"

Seemingly oblivious to the underlying displeasure in George's words, Erin said one sentence, then turned to George and said, "Mr. Stacy, may I speak to you in private?"

Ok?

George frowned slightly upon hearing this, seemingly puzzled as to what Erin wanted to say to him.

After nodding slightly in doubt, George said, "Okay, let's go outside and talk."

With that, George walked toward the open space outside the house.

Seeing this, Erin was about to follow when Gwen grabbed her boyfriend's hand and looked at Erin with slightly puzzled eyes.

It seemed they were asking Erin what he wanted to say to his father when they met alone.

After gently patting Gwen's little hand, Erin smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's okay. I'll tell you when I get back."

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A minute later, Erin arrived beside George, who was standing in front of a lawn.

When Erin arrived

"Speak up, what do you want to talk to me about in private? I don't want to be late for work, so I don't have much time for you."

Seeing this, Erin didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "In the next few days, a war that could affect the entire world may break out in New York. For the safety of Ms. Helen and the others, I would like to ask them to go to Hawaii for a few days of vacation and return after the crisis that is affecting all of New York has passed."

"I've already booked the plane tickets and hotels for Helen and the others to Hawaii. Once they arrive, a tour guide will take them around. In fact, you can totally treat this as a rare vacation and enjoy it to the fullest."

As soon as Erin finished speaking, a sharp glint flashed in George's eyes.

"Are you sure New York will witness a war that will affect the entire world?"

Facing George's sharp gaze, Erin nodded seriously, "Of course, so for Helen and the others' safety, the sooner they leave New York, the better. Well, don't worry, Mr. Stacy, I've prepared your share too."

As he spoke, Erin took out a small stack of plane tickets from his shirt pocket.

"By the way, the plane takes off in three hours. After deducting the time for getting to the airport check-in, you and Ms. Helen will have about two hours to prepare."

"Well, I believe you have enough time to convince Ms. Helen and prepare your belongings."

As soon as Erin finished speaking, George said with a serious expression, "I believe you. I will persuade Helen and the others to leave New York, but I will not leave."

After shaking his head, George quickly turned and walked towards his home.

of course.

George, after taking a few steps, didn't forget to turn back and take the small stack of plane tickets from Erin's hand.

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After arriving at Gwen's house again.

Ms. Helen, who had just prepared breakfast for Gwen and the three little ones, warmly pulled Erin into the room.

He gestured for Erin to sit down at the dining table.

"Erin, you've come at the perfect time. You can try my freshly made cheese sandwiches. Hmm, don't refuse, I heard from Gwen that you have a good appetite."

"Of course, it's my honor!"

After smilingly accepting a sandwich from Helen, Erin didn't stand on ceremony and immediately put it to her mouth to taste.

After taking a bite.

Erin gave Helen a thumbs up.

"It tastes great, and it would be even better with a glass of sweet milk at this time."

Erin had barely finished speaking.

Gwen, who had just come out of the kitchen, handed a glass of milk with sugar cubes to Erin.

Having dated for so long, Gwen had long since memorized Erin's tastes.

So as soon as Erin sat down, Gwen went into the kitchen and made Erin a cup of sweet milk.

"Thanks."

Upon seeing her daughter interacting with Erin, Helen immediately broke into a warm, maternal smile.

Seeing this, George felt a pang of sadness.

He raised Gwen all these years, and Gwen has never made him sweet milk!

Although... he doesn't like drinking sweet milk.

With the mindset of "out of sight, out of mind," George took the opportunity to pull Helen into another room.

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After seeing George lead Helen into another room.

Gwen immediately pulled over a stool and sat down next to Erin, asking curiously, "What did you say to my dad just now? Why did he suddenly pull Mom into the room?"

"Um."

After swallowing the last bite of his cheese sandwich with milk, Erin said, "Remember what I said when I had Tony build you protective armor?"

"Of course, the armor you got in exchange for that favor is the most precious gift I've ever received in my life. I remember everything that happened that day very clearly."

After saying that, Gwen suddenly paused, then a look of panic appeared in her eyes as she said, "You mean..."

"That's right, I can already sense the aura of disaster. The terrible calamity I foresaw will descend soon, and the entire city of New York will become a battlefield. That's why I just gave George a few plane tickets to Hawaii, hoping he could take Helen and the others away from New York before the disaster strikes."

"I've already booked a hotel and some activities in Hawaii. Once you get there, your family can really enjoy a wonderful vacation."

After hearing Erin's words, Gwen couldn't help but widen her eyes and ask, "Dad...believes it?"

Erin nodded and said, "Mr. Stacy believes it, otherwise he wouldn't be trying to persuade Helen and the others to leave. However, your father doesn't seem to be planning to leave, so I think you can talk to Ms. Helen about it."

"I see······"

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A dozen minutes later.

I don't know how George convinced Helen.

Anyway, after Helen left the room, with an unstoppable smile on her face, she hurriedly ran upstairs to unseal Gwen's brothers who were sealed by the blankets.

Recalling the hint of surprise on Helen's face, Gwen looked at George, who was walking over, with some curiosity and asked, "How did you convince Mom?"

Ok?

George did not immediately answer Gwen's question, but instead looked at Erin, who was standing next to Gwen.

"Did you tell Gwen about that?"

"Of course, Gwen is my girlfriend, and I don't hide anything from her."

Upon hearing this, Gwen's lips curled up slightly, seemingly quite satisfied with Erin's answer.

George glared at Erin with slight displeasure before saying, "The day after tomorrow is my 20th wedding anniversary with Helen, so I plan to take Helen to Hawaii for a nice vacation on that special day."

"Because it was a surprise I prepared secretly, I only told her about it after I got the plane ticket, and you came to deliver it..."

It must be said that George truly deserves his reputation as a veteran police officer who has been on the front lines for decades.

After getting the plane tickets, George arranged everything perfectly in just a few minutes, even coordinating his statements with Erin.

After giving George a thumbs up.

Erin said, "That's right, I'm here today to deliver the plane tickets. Of course, as Gwen's boyfriend, it's perfectly reasonable for me to take it upon myself to upgrade your hotel to a five-star one while delivering the tickets!"

After listening to Erin's words, George nodded in satisfaction.

After all, the issue of airfare can be explained as a surprise.

But the five-star hotel that Erin booked is hard to explain, since George isn't the kind of person who likes to indulge in luxury.

Even if he really does plan to go on vacation to Hawaii with Helen, he will only book a regular hotel, not an expensive five-star hotel.

After all, a hotel suite like that might cost him a month's salary for just one night.

Even if Helen was pleasantly surprised, she would still have doubts.

Meanwhile, Gwen watched as the two made a deal in just a few words.

A hint of hesitation appeared in his eyes.

I hope these two won't lie to me like that again.

No.

Although this was an accident, I cannot encourage this trend.

Thinking of this, and hearing footsteps coming from upstairs, Gwen brushed a strand of hair that had fallen beside her ear, and then said to George, "Don't worry, Dad, if Mom asks, I won't tell her that the money for the plane tickets and hotel this time was bought with your secret savings."

Helen, who was leading Gwen's brothers downstairs, had barely finished speaking when she keenly caught a few key words.

"Your secret stash of money, George? Didn't you say you bought the plane ticket with your just-received salary?"

Recalling what George had said in the room, Helen looked at him with a dangerous glint in her eyes.

"Looks like George, you have quite a bit of money in your savings account? In that case, the expenses for this vacation will all be covered by your savings!"

After saying that, Helen glared at George.

Upon hearing this, George's face immediately fell.

Although he recently received a significant raise due to his promotion, and because Erin gave the NYPD a considerable discount on the Miracle Drug, the NYPD also gave him a substantial bonus, making George's personal savings much fuller.

But prices in Hawaii are not cheap.

Thinking about his soon-to-be-decreased savings, George couldn't help but give his leaky little jacket a resentful look.

You just sold out your old man like that.

This money of mine is for you!

However, in order to get Helen and the others out of New York as soon as possible, where war could break out at any moment, George ultimately held back.

It's just the cost of a vacation, isn't it?

I accept it.

Anyway, my salary and bonuses have increased a lot, and I'm saving money much faster now.

It won't be long.

You can earn that expense back yourself.

"Alright, stop standing there and go pack your things. I still need to pack Ted and the others' things, so I don't have time to pack yours. Oh, and you'd better take your stash of money with you now."

After glaring at George again.

After Helen served breakfast to the three little ones, she sent George upstairs.

In this regard.

George shook his head helplessly and could only resign himself to going upstairs to pack his things.

Although George had already decided to cancel on Helen at the last minute, he dared not reveal his intentions before boarding.

Otherwise, Helen, who had just experienced such a pleasant surprise, would go crazy.

(End of this chapter)