Kamen Rider ZZZ, the American comic book spiritual mentor

Chapter 219 Magneto? Apocalypse!!

Lin Nan did not linger in Asgard. Despite his close relationship with Thor, he did not want Thor to think that he coveted the throne of Asgard.

If he shows even the slightest sign of it, it's hard to say whether that big golden retriever will just quit and put him on that throne.

Lin Nan, of course, wouldn't give him a chance. The next morning, he left with the superheroes, who all looked like they were hungovers, and returned to Earth.

As the Rainbow Bridge’s radiance reappeared, sighs echoed through the White House.

That damn knight is back so quickly, how annoying.

Their landing point was still on the roof of the committee building. As soon as they landed, Lin Nan sensed a special energy field.

Lin Nan told everyone to go back and rest, but Tony and Captain America stayed behind.

A dozen minutes later, Lin Nan commended the brave Black Cat, Vulture, and Sandman, and awarded them a bonus before inquiring about the details of what had happened.

As the three people spoke, Lin Nan's brows furrowed more and more.

Magneto definitely doesn't have the abilities to hypnotize or control sand.

He was clutching a miniature computer in his hand, the one that Fireman had left in the cell. Although it was badly damaged, the core data was still intact.

After reading, Lin Nan began to read with a gloomy expression. As he read on, his expression grew increasingly grave.

Those who know Lin Nan well know that the matter must be very serious.

Tony couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong, Lin? You look terrible. Is this Magneto someone special?"

"It's not just not simple, it's extremely difficult to deal with." Lin Nan sighed. "I'm afraid this Magneto is no longer Magneto. His real name should be Apocalypse."

"Apocalypse?"

Tony's eyes widened, and he asked Jarvis to search for relevant information, but found no other records of the two words except in some ancient Egyptian myths and legends.

This is a really big deal. Whether in terms of sheer power or extreme ideologies, Apocalypse is miles ahead of Magneto.

I just don't know how powerful the apocalypse in this world is.

In the comics, Apocalypse's strength alone is comparable to Hulk's; he once knocked Thor flying hundreds of miles away, demonstrating his formidable power.

Even the abilities depicted in the movies are terrifying enough.

He can transfer his consciousness, gaining new abilities with each transfer, which can be stacked infinitely to create an infinite arsenal of variant abilities. Now, he has taken over Magneto's body, making him even more powerful.

It can also enhance the mutant abilities of others, and has almost no major weaknesses.

If there were any shortcomings, they have been made up for in this universe.

Apocalypse's mental resistance is not high, but Magneto's helmet has perfectly solved the problem.

Lin Nan sighed deeply: "Get ready, Tony. We're about to have a fierce battle. I'll send you the information on Fireman and my speculations later. See if you can come up with any effective countermeasures."

Tony nodded slightly and said seriously, "Lin, I will do my best."

Captain America Steve Rogers, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up: "This...Apocalypse, what's his character like?"

"It's just extremely extreme, Steve."

Lin Nan thought for a moment, then slowly said as she summarized, "I've summarized his philosophy into three points, and I'll tell you about them one by one."

"The first principle is extremely Darwinism. In the eyes of the Apocalypse, the weak do not deserve to live and should be eliminated. Survival of the fittest is a hundred or a thousand times more cruel than the law of the jungle."

"Secondly, he is a mutant supremacist, even more extreme than the real Magneto. In his view, humans, such weak creatures, should be wiped out by powerful mutants. Of course, those inferior mutants also fall into this category."

"Third, he believes that peace is the enemy of evolution, and that mutants must wage war to evolve. Every time he revives, he launches wars and creates global crises to promote the evolution of mutant abilities."

As Lin Nan laid out his three principles, Captain America's expression turned extremely grim. This guy was a complete madman, someone who was impossible to communicate with.

But this madman was incredibly powerful, even the knights looked troubled.

Tony, however, caught a word: "You just said 'recovery'? What do you mean by that?"

This question stumped Lin Nan. In his previous life, he didn't remember the birth dates of some famous people very clearly. He only remembered that Tianqi was born in ancient Egypt, but he couldn't remember the exact time.

Lin Nan could only vaguely say, "He existed in ancient Egypt. He is an old monster who has lived for at least four thousand years. He prolongs his life by transferring his consciousness and has lived until now."

"Let me put it this way: he was secretly instigating many large-scale wars in human history."

An ancient monster who has lived for thousands of years, with such an extreme style of doing things and such an extreme ideology.

Three men with gloomy faces squatted together at the gate, feeling annoyed.

Damn Marvel Universe, whenever the plot stalls, they just create a new villain, and they keep creating more and more, stronger and stronger, it never ends.

“I’m going back to the villa first. Remember to send me the intelligence. I always believe that every living thing has a weakness, and everything can be countered,” Tony said loudly. “If that Dr. Banner goes berserk again, I can definitely handle him.”

Lin Nan was speechless. Tony, you really have no self-awareness. Yes, Tony Stark is indeed a villain to everyone he meets.

But the problem is, it's common for what you oppose to be opposed in return. Lin Nan didn't say these words aloud, afraid of hurting his nephew's confidence. Instead, he offered words of encouragement:

"I believe in you, Tony. You can do it."

Tony was given a shot in the arm and left full of fighting spirit.

Captain America stood up, dusted himself off, and prepared to leave, when he heard Lin Nan ask, "Captain, do you know where Bucky is?"

Upon hearing this, Captain America's expression changed, and he turned around abruptly: "What did you say? Bucky? Wasn't he dead?"

At this point in time, Lin Nan cannot allow any changes to occur; this ticking time bomb, Pakistan, must be defused as soon as possible.

The correct way to dismantle it is with a long spout.

It's strange that there's no record of super soldiers like Bucky in Pierce's memory, which is really odd.

Seeing that Steve's expression didn't seem fake, Lin Nan could only say, "You know... I have some precognitive abilities. I have a vague feeling that Bucky isn't dead. Are you still in contact with Nick Fury?"

Suppressing his shock, Captain America, though unsure why Lin Nan had shifted the topic to Nick Fury, honestly replied, "We keep in touch occasionally."

"Then you can ask him, maybe he knows some clues."

Although that bald guy is unreliable in some ways, it is undeniable that he is practically a god in the field of intelligence gathering.

However, he also has a bad habit of being a riddle teller. Now, who knows where he is hiding? He took away Lin Nan's four symbiotes, and their whereabouts are still unknown.

“I understand, I’ll ask him.” Captain America nodded, but then asked doubtfully, “You don’t seem like the type to care about this kind of thing. Is there something wrong with Bucky?”

Lin Nan didn't reveal everything, only vaguely saying, "It's related to Tony's father. Let me know if you have any news."

Captain America's intelligence and emotional intelligence are both at the top level of humans. He instantly understood what Lin Nan meant. His expression became more and more serious, and he nodded very seriously.

"Yes, I'll let you know as soon as I have any news."

Chapter 220 Wearing a Suit to Meet Charles

Captain America left with a worried look on his face, and he was in a great hurry as he left.

Humans have emotions, and Captain America is no exception. Bucky was his best friend before he was frozen, and now that he knows he might still be alive, how could he not be excited?

For some reason, Lin Nan has been feeling restless lately, as if something important and dangerous is about to happen.

Lin Nan didn't return to the small apartment. Instead, she closed her eyes and activated the reconnaissance capabilities of the [Harmony] Dream Capsule, instantly covering every corner of the globe.

After ten consecutive draws, thanks to the stability of the star structures within the consciousness space, the detection capabilities of the [Harmony] Dream Capsule have been significantly enhanced in terms of range.

However, such a large scope also has obvious drawbacks, namely, it is not precise enough. If you want to find the target without any clues, it is basically a pipe dream.

At this moment, an image appeared in Lin Nan's mind: a blue planet, like a globe, floated in a pitch-black void of consciousness, with a very conspicuous point of light appearing on it.

This was a tiny barrier that Lin Nan left on the Fireman, barely larger than a hair, invisible to the naked eye, and impossible to detect with instruments.

The power of the Dream Capsule does not belong to this world, and its existence cannot be detected at all.

Of all the dream capsules, only the [Barrier] dream capsule can exist outside the dream capsule for a long time, which is why Lin Nan left a trace on the fireman.

That's why he said it didn't matter if Juggernaut and Fireman were rescued.

For Apocalypse, Pyro and Juggernaut must be extremely important, otherwise someone like Apocalypse wouldn't have come to rescue them personally. Especially Pyro, who is a pure mutant, he would most likely keep by his side causing trouble, and might even become one of Apocalypse's Four Horsemen.

Lin Nan roughly determined the location of the Fireman to be in a small town near New York.

A barrier the size of a hair can last for about a week, which is enough to carry out the plan.

Around 2 PM, Lin Nan changed into a very formal outfit: an expensive suit, polished leather shoes, and even accessories like a tie and watch, making him look very smart.

Wanda was curled up on the sofa watching TV when she saw Lin Nan admiring herself in the dressing mirror. A smile crept onto her lips as she teased, "Lin, are you going on a date? Why are you dressed so formally?"

"Huh? Isn't my fiancée here? Who am I going on a date with?" Lin Nan plopped down on the sofa and gave Wanda a loud kiss on the cheek.

Wanda retorted coquettishly, "Who's your fiancée?"

She said it and then denied it, what a scumbag!

Lin Nan frowned, held Wanda in his arms, and asked, "Oh? While I was unconscious, who was it that said she was my fiancée in front of so many people? So many people heard it. Are you trying to renege on your promise?"

"Uh……"

Wanda's face turned even redder. If a steam engine were installed on her head, she would probably be smoking and turning into a steam train by now.

Lin Nan reached out and tucked Wanda's hair behind her ear, saying softly, "I'd like to go to Xavier's School this afternoon. The mutants there often grow up in unfavorable environments due to their appearance or abilities, so most of them are very sensitive and troubled children."

"I'll dress more formally to show respect and avoid any conflict."

It wasn't that Lin Nan was afraid of those mutants. To be honest, there were very few people in Xavier's School who could pose a threat to him. It was just that Lin Nan didn't want to cause trouble unless necessary.

Uniting all forces that can be united has always been one of Lin Nan's guiding principles.

Upon hearing this, Wanda frowned, her long, thin eyebrows furrowing together. She asked with some concern, "Should I come with you? Will it be dangerous?"

Lin Nan shook her head: "No need, it's very safe. I can go by myself. You should get some rest."

After saying that, Lin Nan stood up, opened the door, and walked out.

In Westchester County, New York, Lin Nan, in his winged form, descended from the sky and landed heavily on the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

The surrounding woods were lush and the vegetation was abundant. The melodious birdsong filled the air, and the fresh, pleasant air made Lin Nan feel relaxed and refreshed.

It seems the recent heavy snow and cold weather have had no effect on this place; it's probably the work of some mutant.