Marvel: Starting with the Glint-Glint Fruit

Questioning whether they shouldn't have killed those demons?

Only those cult followers of demons would regard the Terra Empire and the Emperor as a threat and an enemy.

However, there was one person who was different.

That was Obadiah Stanislav, the CEO of Stark Industries.

The billionaire is sweating profusely in his villa.

Others may not know, but he is still unaware of what he has done.

Sokovia has been embroiled in war for years, with a bunch of poor people using some of the world's most advanced weapons to fight each other in this wretched place.

Some of the results were driven by his own efforts.

Obadiah and the military-industrial complex he has assembled.

Previously, Obadiah had no interest in the common people in that small country, even though he had discovered the secrets to wealth in Sokovia.

Chapter 256 Even Emperors Have No Right to Judge? (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

In the eyes of capitalists like Obadiah, other people's lives are nothing more than a string of numbers.

It is an honor for the lives of the poor to contribute to the numbers in their accounts.

As for suffering and tragedy, they are merely the misfortunes of those people.

Why do they live in Sokovia?

Why wasn't I born in the United States?

This was originally Obadiah's idea, but things are different now compared to when he took over Stark Industries.

He needs to establish the channels himself.

Now, more than a decade later, smuggling channels have become well-established. Unless it's a huge deal with a particular seller, he doesn't need to participate in some arms transactions at all; he only needs to obtain the order summary information later.

Sokovia?

He had never been there.

"Damn it." Obadiah paced back and forth in the living room in frustration, his already fierce face becoming even more grotesque with his agitation.

It also startled Zeke, who had just stepped out of the room.

Zeke is nineteen years old and is Obadiah's biological son. He is a genius in the fields of bioengineering and bionic mechanics, specializing in medical bionic prosthetics and biotechnology.

His academic performance at school completely surpassed that of his peers.

However, he was introverted and aloof, and had long been aware of his father Obadiah's dirty business dealings.

He disliked this way of doing things.

However, because he was the son, he couldn't report it, so the relationship between the father and son was not good.

Seeing Obadiah's anxious and agitated appearance, Zeke, who was initially frightened, didn't know what was going on.

But if you use your brain a little, you'll see Washington news reporters and White House spokespersons being interviewed on the big screen TV in the living room.

He immediately guessed the reason for his father Obadiah's irritability.

Zeke frowned, unsure whether he was happy or worried.

After thinking for a moment, she mustered up her courage and walked up to Obadiah. Facing her father's sudden, direct gaze, she said somewhat awkwardly but sincerely, "Confess, Dad."

"what?"

Obadiah could hardly believe his ears, his face showing a look that said, "You better listen to what you're saying."

His own son wants his father, a capitalist and a giant in the military industry, to turn himself in?

Just hearing this naive statement makes one laugh.

Obadiah nearly died of filial impiety at the hands of his son. He laughed in anger, "Am I deaf? Zek, are you trying to persuade me to turn myself in?"

Obadiah has the physique of a standard strong man, especially with a height of nearly 1.9 meters, his physical presence is extremely imposing.

His leaning forward and questioning expression were enough to instill fear in anyone.

The same goes for Zeke.

Upon seeing Obadiah's appearance, his gaze immediately wandered, and his courage was almost shattered.

Fortunately, Zeke was stubborn by nature and eventually turned back to face his father's authority.

"If your shady business gets discovered, won't you still get arrested?"

Obadiah gave a cold laugh.

In his mind, his son was both a genius and a fool.

Although he had always harbored an ambition to have single-handedly built Stark Industries to its current prominence, he had to admit that Tony Stark, that arrogant bastard, was indeed a true genius.

He is a genius not only in scientific research fields such as electronic engineering and military industry.

More importantly, the other party is equally politically astute.

Although Tony doesn't like this aspect.

But when talking to those politicians, he still feels completely at ease.

In comparison, Zeke is completely incompetent in this regard.

However, Zeke's next words precisely struck at Obadiah's current worries and panic.

"You're worried about that Terran Emperor, aren't you, Dad?"

"Are Sokovia involved in any of your smuggling operations?"

Obadiah's face immediately turned ashen, and he stared intently at Zeke: "How did you know?"

Do you think I haven't investigated you?

Zeke countered with a question.

Ever since the imperial miracle occurred in Sokovia and it was renamed Terra, he noticed that his father Obadiah's emotions had become very unstable.

He often paces around the house lost in thought, and sometimes he drinks himself into a stupor.

I often talk to certain people for hours on end, and I can still faintly hear their angry shouts.

It's easy to figure out with a little thought.

After investigating Sokovia and reviewing the records describing the war, Zeke completely understood the whole story.

"Go and turn yourself in, Dad. Maybe that way you can still live."

Zeke offered sincere advice.

But Obadiah flew into a rage, roaring, "Confess? You want to make me a laughingstock?"

Do you know who's involved in this?

"To surrender and live? What a stupid idea. If I were to surrender, I wouldn't even need Terra's side to do anything. Someone would have me shot eight times in the back and forced to commit suicide in prison."

"You won't survive either."

After his outburst, he muttered to himself, seemingly trying to convince himself and make himself feel more at ease.

“I’m just a businessman. There are so many people in the world who manufacture weapons. I did sell weapons, but I had no intention of harming those people.”

"It's their own greed and war."

"There have been too many people like this throughout history."

“They can’t possibly hold me accountable, and I’m an American. They have no right to take unilateral action to offend me personally.”

Zeke stared blankly at his father, unsure whether to laugh or feel sorrow.

He did not try to persuade him further.

Zeke also didn't know if those people would eventually settle scores with those who caused the decades-long war in Sokovia.

Does this include Obadiah?

But it doesn't matter anymore.

He was tired. Anyway, the retribution he was supposed to receive would come sooner or later, especially after the appearance of an emperor who was no different from a god. He became even more convinced of this.

Although they are father and son, their relationship is no different from that of strangers; they are only connected by blood.

"I'll be fine, I'm innocent."

In the living room, only Obadiah's frantic self-talk remained.

......

"Tsk, you've got something serious going on."

Novigler, the capital of Terra.

In the plaza of the science park, which had already taken shape, under the bright sunshine, Gray Knights Chapter Leader Nyddy circled around Phoenix Girl Jean Grey and came to a conclusion.

Beside him, Cyclops Scott, who had been tense all along, heard this and immediately became anxious.

I wanted to say something immediately.

But Professor X quickly reached out and stopped him.

Besides Professor X and the X-Men, Magneto, Mystique, Victor Wright, and the lovable but curious Juggernaut were also present.

"Commander Nitty, have you noticed anything?"

Professor X asked with a sincere expression.

He's only concerned about Qin's problems right now.

Chapter 257 Mutant Immigration Act (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Compared to her worried companions, Qin appeared remarkably calm.

Her expression remained as gentle as ever, showing no signs of emotional fluctuation.

"If I'm not mistaken, the power within you is called the Phoenix Force."

Nydy never slacked off in her studies of magic.

Even the training of those five thousand reserve soldiers is the same.

Meanwhile, there have been some changes in her relationship with Jennifer recently, but that's another story.

Overall, she has a sufficient knowledge base.

To provide an explanation for the people in front of me.

The three most ancient forces in the universe—chaos magic, fairy power, and the power of the phoenix—are all documented in great detail in Kamar-Taj.

Kamar-Taj, an alliance of sorcerers established in ancient times, has gathered a great deal of information about the multiverse.

This also includes the power of the Phoenix.

Although it is just an ancient legend.

Simply put, the Phoenix Force originates from the primordial universe, born at the beginning of all things, existing in chaos yet immortal.

It is also the embodiment of life and spiritual power in the universe, symbolizing life and emotions.

Most importantly, the Phoenix Force has its own personality and consciousness.

It can choose a host that it recognizes, but the reason for this is not recorded in Kamar-Taj.

“Furthermore, the Phoenix Force within you is incomplete,” Nydy stated with certainty.

Upon hearing Nydy's explanation, everyone present exchanged surprised glances, their expressions filled with shock.

They never imagined that Qin was hiding such a secret.