Lord of Cinder in American Comics

Don't worry, the book won't be abandoned. I've gotten this far, almost to the end, and I need to think about how to come up with an ending that fits both the Dark Souls and Marvel universes.

Take a break, then return to the battlefield.

2022.9.5

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Chapter 425: To the Moon

The situation in Wakanda is excellent! Well... for the Earth as a whole!

When Wakanda was fully conquered, Earth finally realized that the vibranium reserves, which had been hyped up to the skies, were actually enormous!

The proven reserves of vibranium exceed 10,000 tons, enough to advance materials research across the globe by several milestones.

Not to mention the metal that the Wakandans attached to the spearhead rhinoceros, that was all pure vibranium!

Vibranium, a metal with special physical properties, does not need to be made from pure metal. As an alloying additive and auxiliary material, it can transform ordinary metals into super-strong alloys.

The principles and treasures understood by people all over the world are even used by the Wakandas as agricultural production tools.

This matter involves both the Wakandas' petty calculations and the Latvian people's leisurely elegance.

Doom keenly sensed the opportunity and understood what Ash meant by the second opportunity!

As a small Eastern European country, Latvia is now led by Doum. To support its economy, Doum has had to sell off a number of its outdated technologies and products in exchange for foreign exchange.

Now, Doom has packaged and sold those outdated technologies that he no longer needs to the World Security Council, bringing goodwill to this backward region that has just transitioned from feudalism.

After the matter was investigated, Doom, a former high-achieving student and inventor, came to the attention of the higher-ups. Doom's magnanimity stood in stark contrast to Wakanda's pettiness.

Latveria thus became a benchmark, an artificially created model.

Doom was very happy to accept this treatment and outcome, and as someone who had received a Western education, he also understood the cost of accepting such benefits.

Of course, Doom also has the ability to prevent Latveria from being manipulated after getting through this difficult time.

Both sides got what they wanted, and the situation is excellent. Aside from Wakanda, who cares about the rest of Africa, a region rife with conflict?

As a result, technological development on Earth has experienced explosive growth, with laboratories making progress in materials science research every day. Even Nature and SCE have had to create separate supplements to publish the latest research results.

As the most intelligent brain on Earth, Stark's spaceship also ushered in its first test flight.

The spaceship's technology couldn't keep up with Earth's advancements; after all, Wakanda didn't exist when Stark started learning spaceship manufacturing techniques.

The directional ball control technique, which Stark previously said would take five years to learn, has also been applied to this spaceship. Hedgehog Carl and Stark, as pilots, carry Ash, Fire Keeper, Pepper, and others on this extraterrestrial journey.

Ash wasn't particularly interested in Stark's ship; the name of Lothric already resounded throughout the galaxy, and the Imperial-class battleship carrying the cathedral had become a terrifying symbol of power.

So, Ash thought the spaceship, which was only a few dozen meters long, was a bit small.

Ash kept shifting his position uncomfortably in his seat, drawing frequent glances from Stark.

Stark said, "If you twist a little faster, you'll ignite the seat. Don't spread your anxiety to others. This is a space adventure, relax!"

Ash glanced at Stark and said, "This spaceship isn't even as big as a dragon. I've never sat in such a small seat before! Besides, there are people who are even more nervous than me!"

Ash glanced back at Logan, who, as a vehicle killer, had also boarded the spaceship and was now taking deep breaths under Snow's reassurance.

"Can a flying dragon even go into space?! Don't you even think about that..."

Seeing Ash's mocking gaze, Stark's voice trailed off, finally uttering, "I knew you clergymen had something good in your hands! @#￥%……&a;"

Stark muttered something terrible under his breath, then silently sat in the driver's seat and started operating the controls.

Suddenly this trip doesn't seem interesting anymore...

The ignition and breaching of the Carmen line took only tens of seconds; for those inside the spaceship, the speed could have been even faster. The only special case was the pregnant Pepper.

Pepper's emotions were unstable throughout her pregnancy. She had been with Stark for decades, and Stark's bad past made Pepper want to be by his side at all times.

Out of consideration for Pepper's feelings, and with Ash's repeated assurances, Pepper was brought on this trip.

But seeing Pepper looking more relaxed than himself, Stark couldn't help but tense his neck and grit his teeth to endure the terrible feeling brought on by the acceleration.

Hedgehog Karl seemed to have something on his mind, speaking haltingly, each word barely escaping his lips: "The nearest fixed jump point is 0.2 parsecs away, should we go check it out?"

After saying that, Karl stared at Stark, making the already nervous Stark even more nervous.

"Ahem! This is just a trip; we'll just wander around the Earth!"

Stark wanted to slap himself as soon as he finished speaking. What's in the universe? Nothing. Just wander around and see what?

"Stark! To the moon! Hurry! I need land!"

Logan's voice came from behind, and his urgent tone made everyone in the cabin turn their heads.

Logan was sweating profusely with nervousness. Snow was holding his hand and trying to comfort him. Meanwhile, little Laura, Logan's adopted daughter, was nervously staring at Logan while clutching something in her arms.

Logan's terrible condition instantly brought everyone in the cabin to a consensus: Let's go to the moon first!

The distance between the Earth and the Moon is between 36 and 40 kilometers, which only took a short while for a spacecraft that has already overcome the limitations of materials and energy.

The spaceship slowly landed at a special location on the moon, at the boundary between lunar dawn and dusk.

As Earth's only natural satellite, the Moon also has its own unique properties. The Moon's rotation period is equal to its revolution period, so the Moon always presents the same face to Earth.

From Earth, we can only see one side of the moon, but now, from where we are standing, we can see the entire moon in just a few steps.

When Carl brought the spaceship to a stop, everyone took out a small device and attached it to their bodies.

Carl brought not only a warning of impending danger, but also technology that was already in use throughout the universe.

This energy protective suit, which can expand freely in the universe, is one such example.

Energy spread across everyone's bodies, and the oxygen generators activated simultaneously. This tiny device could sustain humans in space for several hours, which was sufficient for everyone at the moment.

Stark stood at the hatch, turned around and looked at everyone. Logan shared the same thought. The two looked at each other, nodded slightly, and were the first to walk out of the hatch.

The seemingly chaotic crowd followed closely behind the two. Not far along, Ash created a radiant golden sphere that floated above their heads, illuminating the boundary between dawn and dusk.

Ash and Fire Keeper stood in the middle of the crowd, Stark held Pepper's hand, who was still confused about the situation, while Snow openly led Logan to the center.

Logan looked at Laura, who was grinning foolishly to the side, with a hint of annoyance, and said, "You told her?"

Laura shook her head. Snow turned to her, unable to contain his joy, and said calmly, "If a man wants to hide things at home, he can only hide them in the closet or under the bed, or at worst, in the toilet or on the ceiling. Don't hide your secret stash of money there anymore. Remember, the house is a woman's territory..."

Logan hadn't expected Snow to grasp the key to this trip from the very beginning. Now, he stopped pretending, took the ring from Laura, and knelt down on one knee in front of Snow.

"So... will you marry me?"

Logan went all out and proposed without waiting for Ash to preside.

His actions were seen by those around him, and the most excited of all was Pepper, who was being held by Stark.

Pepper, caught up in the moment, stood there staring at Logan and Snow, and Stark couldn't rouse her at all.

"This is wonderful! I hope I can have this day someday..."

Pepper was completely oblivious to Stark's awkward gaze behind her. Stark, clutching the ring box, sighed silently.

As if hearing the sigh, Pepper turned around and said, "Tony! I'm not forcing you... You! I'm willing!"

Upon seeing the ring box in Stark's hand, Pepper excitedly jumped onto Stark, hugging him tightly, making Stark feel his ribs groan.

Although they didn't get to the final process, both couples received their results directly.

After weeks of planning, Stark worked overtime with Carl to finish the new spaceship, just waiting for this moment.

This lunar proposal came to a close amidst everyone's blessings.

As Logan's concern in this world, Stark's promise to Pepper. Everything seemed to be on track.

It would have been better if that inexplicable energy cannon hadn't destroyed everyone's spaceship...

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Chapter 426: The City of Extraordinary People, Atilan

The proposal scene was originally touching, and everyone was immersed in happiness.

An energy cannon shot from the far side of the moon landed precisely on the group's spaceship, turning it into a wrecked vessel.

This appalling scene plunged the initially joyful crowd into a chilling silence.

It was like Huang Silang shouting, "You unruly commoners! How dare you kill my horse!"

They were on a spaceship, nervously preparing for a marriage proposal, singing songs, when suddenly! The spaceship was blown up!

For the first time, Carl the hedgehog unleashed his anger.

As the spaceship pilot and a contributor to technology, Carl was closest to Stark, and this lunar proposal trip was also planned and arranged by Carl.

Carl, who had already considered Stark a friend, couldn't accept that the trip had ended like this. His spaceship, which he had painstakingly built, had been blown up like that?

Karl instantly drew his weapon, cocked it with a bang, and the spikes on his back stood up. With a dark expression, he walked toward the location where the energy cannon was fired.

Carl used to live with Rocket Raccoon, a maniac known for his explosives, and his kind nature couldn't mask the violence he brought to animals.

The destruction of his spaceship, which had carried him to and from Earth, displeased everyone present. Logan revealed his claw blades; the adamantium alloy, heated by the plasma, resembled blazing lightsabers, ready to strike at any moment.

Stark hadn't anticipated this situation either, but fortunately he had a backup plan.

The wreckage of the spaceship began to explode, and weapon cabinets capable of withstanding heavy attacks were ejected from the ship, from which several suits of armor flew out, protecting Snow, Pepper, and Laura.

Stark glanced at Ashe, who was looking curiously into the distance, and after confirming that Ashe was not panicked, Stark's heart calmed down.

After crossing the lunar terminator, the group saw what was happening on the sunlit side of the moon.

A city protected by a shield, surrounded by a fence that constantly flashes with electric sparks. The world inside the shield is clearly different from the outside world. The city, filled with atmosphere, refracts a unique light like a soap bubble in the vacuum environment of the moon.

Now, the Transformers, who once visited Earth and were covered in fire, are constantly harassing this city.

The Transformers' weapons had no effect on the city's defensive shield; both energy weapons and cannonballs were evaporated and absorbed by the shield.

Only one or two shells, fired at tricky angles, were deflected and launched to unknown locations before the shield could fully absorb them.

"Pepper! Am I dreaming?"

Stark held Pepper's hand, rubbing the ring on her fingertip as if both confirming and expressing his disbelief.

Those observing the battle were no ordinary people; they all realized that the Transformers' attack was insignificant to the city.

Even with the remote viewing capabilities of their armor, the group saw the same onlookers atop numerous skyscrapers in the city.

The city's defense system caused Transformers to die outside the fence in droves, but those Transformers did not stop their self-destructive march.