Chapter 426 Queen and Little Elf
"Then let them come!"
Gambit flipped his wrist, and several playing cards appeared in his hand. Crimson energy enveloped the cards, and in the blink of an eye, these small playing cards transformed into terrifying bombs.
"Be careful, Remy," Beast Hank reminded. "This is the village center."
He dissipated the energy, and the playing cards fluttered in Gambit's hand, then vanished in the blink of an eye, as if they had never existed.
"I agree with Remy," Storm Ororo said, standing up while holding fresh flowers. "If it were just six mutants who died, it definitely wouldn't cause such a big commotion. Besides, those people deserved it. If we don't stand behind our compatriot now, they might end up even more miserable than I was before."
Speaking of her past experiences, Ororo's body trembled. Clearly, she hadn't fully emerged from the shadow of her past, but this pain only strengthened her determination to provide protection for mutants.
Seeing the atmosphere gradually becoming tense, Magneto, as the leader, stepped forward. Just by standing up, everyone in the room focused their line of sight on him.
"No need to get agitated, Remy and Ororo," Magneto said, extending his hand to signal them to calm down. "No one is saying we won't save them. The purpose of us all gathering here is only one thing: to save our compatriot."
With Magneto's assurance, the atmosphere in the room eased slightly. Even the more reason-minded Hank and Jean were holding back anger in their inner heart, though they didn't express it outwardly.
"How to save them – that's the reason we've convened this meeting." Magneto waved his hand, and countless forks and spoons floated over. With the movement of Magneto's hands, these utensils were divided into two groups.
However, the distribution was very uneven. One side had only seven spoons, while the other had countless various utensils. Yang Le immediately understood that Old Wang was using objects to represent people.
"Unfortunately, children, due to some special reason, I cannot help you directly," Magneto said apologetically.
"Although our team is gradually expanding, we are still few in number compared to humans, and even more so when compared to those masked vigilantes."
"Our mutant population is small, and every single one is incredibly important. I hope that while you are saving your partner, you also pay attention to your own safety. Therefore, our action must be swift and precise."
Magneto waved his hand, and the utensils returned to their original positions. He sighed and continued, "Try to avoid engaging those masked vigilantes, but if they push too hard, don't hold back. I'll say it again, with me around, the sky won't fall just yet."
"Yes! Principal!"
…
"How are you feeling?"
Hearing a familiar sound, the pink-haired girl trembled and raised her head. Seeing the face of her benefactor, she finally felt a little relieved.
"Sorry, I've been away from the real world for too long. So many years of changes outside have left me completely disoriented." The blonde girl, carrying a full bag, placed it in front of the pink-haired girl. Various food items, packed tightly inside, spilled out.
"I was worried about what to do without money, but I didn't expect the shop owner to see me and immediately say, 'Take it all! You can have anything you want!' What a generous person."
'That's not generosity, it's fear,' the pink-haired girl thought to herself.
The blonde girl took out bread from the bag, tore open the packaging, and took a big bite. Then, she couldn't help but nod her head in satisfaction.
"Things from the human world are still delicious. I haven't eaten something like this in years." The blonde girl looked at the bread in her hand with a smile, as if the packaged food in her hand was the most delicious thing in the world. But soon, she noticed the pink-haired girl who hadn't moved.
"My name is Illyana Rasputina. What's your name, Pixie?" Illyana asked, squatting down in front of the pink-haired girl.
"P-Pixie?" The pink-haired girl raised her head in surprise. "Me?"
"Of course, it's you." Illyana took another bite of bread. "You have wings on your back, your hair is pink, and your eyes are so beautiful, just like a Pixie from a fairy tale."
"I... My name is Megan Gwynn," Megan's face flushed, as if she was shy because of Illyana's address to her.
"Alright, Megan." Illyana groped in the bag again and pulled out another bread, handing it to Megan. "Here, eat up. Aren't you hungry?"
Actually, Megan was already starving. Rather, she hadn't eaten food in a whole day. Neil and his gang were always like this. After inhaling the hallucinogenic dust she produced, they would be in a daze for a long time, during which they couldn't even take care of themselves, let alone give her food to eat.
As for her going to find food herself, that was even more unthinkable. Megan had once tried to rummage for food in the refrigerator because she was unbearably hungry, but Neil, high on drugs, thought she was trying to escape and beat her up. Since then, she had never dared to take action on her own again. Even going to the toilet required Neil's permission.
Megan was still in a daze, recalling the past, but Illyana couldn't wait any longer. She rudely shoved the bread into Megan's slightly opened small mouth. Megan was startled by the invasion of the foreign object, but then she reacted.
With trembling hands, Megan took the bread and gently took a small bite. The sweet cream melted on her tongue, and it was like a floodgate opening – she couldn't stop herself anymore. Megan started to wolf it down.
For some reason, Megan felt the bread becoming more and more bitter as she ate. When she looked at Illyana, she understood. In the other girl's eyes, she saw herself already crying. Tears kept dripping down, eventually falling onto the bread.
"Alright, alright," Illyana said. She took out another bottle of milk from the bag, unscrewed the lid, and placed it beside Megan. "There's plenty here. If it's not enough, I'll just go get more. That shop owner is very generous."
"Wuwuwu!" Megan was in tears, her face covered in tears. 'That's definitely not generosity.'
"Hmm?" Illyana's brow suddenly furrowed, and she abruptly turned her head to look behind them. Megan was startled by her sudden action and, forgetting the cream on her mouth, asked,
"What? What happened?"
"Something's coming," Illyana said, standing up and finishing the last bite of bread in her hand. "Find a place to hide. Don't come out unless I call you."
"Is... Is it the people coming to catch us?" Megan asked cautiously. During their escape, she had of course noticed the dead Neil and the others. She wouldn't be surprised by humans pursuing them.
"Rest assured, Pixie," Illyana said, walking towards the outside without turning her head, her waist-length golden hair swaying behind her. "You won't be captured. That's the Queen's promise to you."
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 427 Hired Hero Company VS Illyana
"Jessica, are you sure those two Mutants are in here?"
A black man as tall as an iron Tower looked at the Abandoned Factory not far ahead, and then asked the Woman beside him who was more than a Head shorter than him. The Woman being asked looked annoyed.
"You have to believe me Luke, my Informant gave me News that the Killer is in here." Jessica Jones rolled her Eyes.
"I believe you, but I'm not too reassured about your Informant." Luke Cage scratched his Head. "Forget it, I didn't say anything."
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Luke wanted to change the Topic, and he immediately locked his Goal on another Friend.
"What's wrong Daniel? You haven't been talking much since just now."
"I feel a very powerful and very Evil Power." Iron Fist Daniel Rand clenched his Fists, his Eyes hidden under his Mask staring intently at the Abandoned Factory in front of him.
"You mean the enemy is very difficult to deal with, right?" Luke put his Right Hand on his neck, then turned his Head, his neck making a cracking Sound as he moved.
"Since you've said so, it seems we really need to be careful."
Luke knew that Daniel never spoke carelessly. He was a taciturn Wise Person who could always notice things that other people in their Team didn't notice, so after hearing Daniel's reminder, he also became more vigilant.
"Da, da, da."
It was the Sound of Shoes stepping on Soil. Daniel was the first to notice this Sound and immediately reminded his Friends beside him.
"Be careful, someone is coming out."
Luke immediately assumed a fighting Form and took a step forward. Luke was the most durable one in this Team. He was used to Charging to the Frontline to attract firepower for his Teammate. All these actions were subconscious behaviors.
Illyana walked out of the mottled and dilapidated Factory gracefully, looking at the three people in front of her who were facing a formidable enemy. The difference in numbers did not cause a trace of change in her Expression.
"So, are you here to catch me?" Illyana put one Hand on her hip, leaning her Body casually to one side, supporting her Body with her Right Leg as the center of gravity. She looked like she was meeting someone on the Street, not facing the enemy's pursuit.
"Did you kill those six people?" Jessica asked loudly.
"If you're talking about the six black people who died this morning, then yes, I did it." Illyana admitted it generously.
"Then we are here to catch you." Jessica rubbed her Fists. "Anything you want to say, wait until you get to Jail and talk to a Lawyer."
Illyana didn't respond. In her opinion, it was just crushing six Bugs to Death. She didn't take this matter to Heart at all. After all, she was caught and taken to Hell when she was seven years old. Her Worldview was definitely somewhat different from an Ordinary person.
Jessica, seeing Illyana's indifferent appearance, became even more angry. Those were six Human lives! Even the most vicious Assassin wouldn't be indifferent after taking six Human lives.
Jessica was already an impatient person, and at this time she was even more ignited like a Gunpowder keg. She immediately took action in anger, tapping her Shoes on the Soil and Charging towards Illyana.
Illyana faced Jessica Charging towards her without a trace of fear. She strode out, and her appearance actually began to change.
First, her Right Hand was covered by a layer of something like Knight Armor, and then Armor Plates appeared in other places on her Body in twos and threes, just like Transformation in a Game.
Illyana clenched her Right Hand, and a dazzling Blue Light bloomed from her Palm. A Greatsword as tall as half her Body appeared in her Hand in the blink of an Eye, and she held it firmly.
Jessica didn't expect her opponent to draw a Greatsword out of thin Air. In a moment of carelessness, she had already Charged into Illyana's Attack range.
Illyana, who had fought her way out of Hell, naturally wouldn't hold back against her enemies. She smiled and swung her Greatsword, slashing at Jessica who was Charging towards her. It looked like Jessica was about to die.
"Bang!"
A golden Qi Blast passed Jessica at a faster Speed and hit the Sword Blade of the Greatsword. The huge Impact Force bounced the Sword Blade back, and Illyana, who was holding the Greatsword, took a step back to steady herself.
Taking advantage of the fact that Illyana had not yet stood firm, Jessica, seeing that the Crisis was resolved, did not stop her movements. She swung her Right Fist at Illyana. In a hurry, Illyana raised her door-panel-like Greatsword to block Jessica's Punch, but the Great Strength of the opponent still made Illyana slide back a few meters.
"Thanks, Iron Fist!" After Jessica thanked him, she did not stop her Attack. Relying on her Flight Ability, she continued to Attack Illyana without landing.
Illyana certainly wouldn't stand there and be beaten. She swung her heavy Sword to force Jessica back, and at the same time glanced at Daniel who had just fired the Qi Blast with apprehension. The Power made her Hand feel numb even now.
"Ha!"
Luke roared and launched a Charge. Relying on his Defense Power, even Guns could not hurt him in the slightest. He naturally didn't think a Greatsword could do anything to him.
The Corner of Mouth of Illyana slightly curved up. A big fool like Luke Cage was hard to find even in Hell. The other party actually wanted to confront her head-on, so how could she not accompany him?
Luke, when Charging, was more terrifying than a War Vehicle. Even a Tank would be overturned by him. But seeing such a Scene, Illyana was indeed smiling, and raised the Greatsword in her Hand to meet him.
Daniel knew something was wrong when he saw Illyana's Expression. That Greatsword emitting Blue Light must be strange. He raised his Right Hand and prepared to fire a Qi Blast again.
Suddenly, several openings opened out of thin Air around Daniel. Several winding and disgusting Tentacles drilled out of those openings, and the Goal was Daniel who was surrounded.
Although he didn't know what these things were, Daniel had to temporarily abandon his Plan to Support Luke when he saw this. He changed the Attack target of his Fist to under his Body. As golden light bloomed from his Fist, another Qi Blast was fired out.
"Boom!"
The huge Impact Force not only dispersed the Tentacles surrounding him, but Daniel also used this Power to jump out of the Encirclement. When he was still in the Air and had not yet landed, he cast his Line of Sight on his Partner.
While Daniel was entangled by the Tentacles, Illyana had already exchanged blows with Luke. Luke swung his Fist at the Greatsword that was slashing at him, preparing to use his Strength to forcibly create a Weakness and then take down Illyana in one fell swoop.
Facing those Fists that were stronger than Steel, the Greatsword in Illyana's Hand did not pause at all. It cleanly and neatly slashed across Luke's Body. Illyana ducked and passed by Luke's side. Behind her, Luke Cage fell to the ground with a bang.
(End of chapter)
Chapter 428 Hired Hero Company VS Illyana (2)
"First."
Illyana rested her Greatsword on her shoulder, casually standing in front of the fallen Luke, and beckoned to the remaining two with her free Left Hand.
"Who's next?"
"Luke!" Jessica's eyes were about to split, seeing her Boyfriend fall in front of her, his life or death unknown. The Rage in her heart blazed up, and disregarding Iron Fist's advice, she flew towards Illyana at top Speed.
At this moment, Jessica was like a Cannonball, pushing herself with all her might towards the seemingly unprepared Illyana, wanting to avenge her Boyfriend.
But Jessica had only flown halfway when openings appeared around her, just like those around Iron Fist earlier. Countless Tentacles emerged from them, swarming towards Jessica in the Center.
Alarm bells rang in Jessica's Heart. In a panic, she tried to find gaps in the Tentacles, but unfortunately, Illyana didn't hold back. Openings appeared all around her, above, below, left, and right. Those Tentacles enveloped her like a inescapable net.
With nowhere to dodge, Jessica couldn't even last a second before her limbs were firmly locked by the Tentacles. Her Strength, which she was so proud of, was of no use against these twisted and winding limbs.
"Le...t go of me!" Jessica's face flushed red, and she could only weakly shake her limbs. Her futile resistance seemed to enrage the Tentacles binding her. They exerted force together and slammed Jessica heavily onto the Ground.
"Boom!"
The Ground was smashed into a small Pit. Jessica was firmly controlled on the Ground, and even looking up was a luxury.
Iron Fist certainly wouldn't stand idly by. He had just finished clearing away the disgusting Tentacles that had entangled him. Seeing that his two Teammates had already been defeated, he immediately moved to rescue them.
But unfortunately, the Field had changed.
"Clang!"
After a muffled Sound, Iron Fist, who had been forced back, looked solemnly at Illyana, who had just retracted her Greatsword. Unlike the former, who was facing a formidable enemy, the latter had a playful Expression.
"I thought I had hit a piece of Metal," Illyana said thoughtfully, looking at Daniel's Fists. The golden light looked extremely dazzling.
"Your Power should come from something ancient." Illyana held her Sword with both Hands. "I can feel it's very strong, but it's a pity you don't seem to have mastered it."
"I am indeed still just a beginner," Iron Fist said, stretching his arms and getting into a stance. "But it's more than enough to deal with you."
"Then show me!" Illyana's Words had just fallen when she appeared in front of Iron Fist in the next second. The Greatsword in her Hand fell from above, about to separate the enemy's head from their Body.
Iron Fist didn't panic. He retracted his Right Fist and struck the Sword Blade of the Greatsword heavily. This blow changed the trajectory of the falling Greatsword, causing it to Slash towards the Ground. The martial artist was of two minds; his Right Fist was extremely powerful, but his Left Hand was soft and boneless, like a venomous Snake opening its fangs to bite at Illyana.
"Shriek!"
A distorted Scream rang out. Iron Fist quickly withdrew and retreated. His Left Hand was hooked with a piece of Flesh, but its owner was not Illyana, but a twisted Tentacle.
Illyana wiped her Face, but there was still quite a bit of Blood on her beautiful Face. Looking at the Tentacle broken in two at her Footsteps, Illyana praised,
"Beautiful defense and counterattack. If it weren't for the Tentacles, the one bleeding now might have been me." Illyana licked her Lips subconsciously, but frowned because of the rank Blood. "Your two Teammates are completely incomparable to you in fighting Technique."
"Everyone has their own strengths," Iron Fist said, discarding the Flesh still wriggling in his Hand, and getting into stance again. "I just know a little about Fists and feet."
"Useless modesty." Illyana curled her Lips. "I hope you can still say pretty Words later."
Iron Fist stopped talking, striding his Heavy Hitter towards Illyana. His Fists, radiating golden light, were now going to slay Demons and exorcise evil. But at this moment, an unexpected change occurred. In the process of running, Iron Fist felt his Underfoot empty, and then his entire Body began to fall uncontrollably.
"What?"
Before he could understand what had happened, the next second he appeared in front of Illyana, who had already raised her Greatsword high. At this time, he had not yet recovered from the falling State. In a panic, he could only gather Qi in his Hands, hoping to block Illyana's Slash.
But just as he crossed his Hands in front of his chest, he heard the Sound of Air Being Torn coming from behind him. Iron Fist thought to himself, "Not good," he had been tricked.
Sure enough, as he thought, the Illyana in front of him began to distort and finally turned into a wisp of sand and slipped away. In his peripheral vision, Iron Fist also saw the Sword Blade emitting a faint Blue Light appearing on his Right Shoulder.
The Sword Blade slashed across Iron Fist's Body. The martial artist, losing Consciousness, crashed onto the Ground with a thud. Illyana didn't even look at him, dispersed the Greatsword in her Hand, and then walked towards the Abandoned Factory.
"If you have the guts... then kill me too...!"
Intermittent roars of Rage came. A trace of doubt appeared on Illyana's Face. When she looked in the Direction of the Sound, she saw Jessica, disheveled and trying hard to raise her head to glare at her.
"Oh!" Illyana clapped her Hand and exclaimed. "I completely forgot about you. After all, you were really too easy to deal with."
"Bastard!" Jessica roared.
"Save your Strength," Illyana waved her Hand. "You can't even break free from these low-level Demons, yet you still want to fight me. You're really asking for trouble. Besides, I didn't kill your Teammates."
"What did you say?" Jessica was stunned. She had personally seen Illyana slash Luke and Daniel's Body with her Greatsword, and then both of them had fallen.
"My Sword doesn't do much Damage to ordinary Humans. Although being slashed will definitely be uncomfortable, it will definitely not lead to Death." Illyana spread out her Hands.
"I spared your lives because I saw that you are all Mutants. Don't let my Good Intention go to waste. When your Friends wake up, hurry Home."
After speaking, Illyana ignored Jessica, who was bewildered in the wind and inexplicably labeled as a Mutant. She stretched lazily and continued walking towards the Abandoned Factory. She had only eaten Bread just now, which was not enough to fill her Belly.
"Da, da, da..."
Illyana, who had walked halfway, stopped, turned around helplessly, and looked at the Sky, saying, "Still coming? Are you done yet?"
Following Illyana's Line of Sight, one could see a man wearing a Black Bodysuit. He wore a huge Golden Belt around his waist, with a Nuclear Radiation Symbol engraved on the front of the Belt. Behind him, a golden Cloak fluttered in the wind.
Centered around the man, several people wearing Strange Costumes floated beside him, but Illyana knew that these were not all of them.
Sure enough, there were still a few people riding in specially shaped Cars, driving towards this Abandoned Factory.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 429 Supreme Squadron VS Illyana
Two rays descended from the sky, severing the tentacles binding Jessica one by one. Judging from the charred cross-sections of the tentacles, the power of the rays was definitely not low.
The figures flying in the sky descended one after another, cooperating to gather Luke and the others who had fallen to the ground in one place.
"Are you alright?"
Jessica was lifted from the ground. Exhausted, she looked at the woman holding her, a Super Hero much stronger than herself.
"Power Princess?" Jessica asked in surprise.
"It is I." Power Princess nodded with a smile. "You have done very well. Leave the rest to us, the Supreme Squadron."
Having said that, Power Princess carried Jessica towards a strangely shaped war vehicle, placing her in the car. Beside her were Luke and Iron Fist, who had passed out.
Only then did Jessica realize that far more than just Power Princess had come. Hyperion, Doctor Spectrum, Whizzer, Arcanna, and Power Princess – more than half of the team members of the Supreme Squadron were here.
After settling Jessica and the others, Power Princess returned to the team, and together with Hyperion and the others, they watched Illyana, whose expression remained relaxed. The latter seemed to not take them seriously at all.
"Why did you kill those six ordinary people?" Hyperion questioned coldly.
"Killed is killed, why ask why?" Illyana once again drew the Soulsword, and the armor attached to her body as before. "Are you expecting me to write some earth-shattering story?"
Illyana, who had lived in Hell since she was seven years old and was raised like livestock, had a worldview different from ordinary people. The Limbo emphasized the law of the jungle. As long as you have strength, then everything you do is right, without considering any additional condition.
In her view, those vermin were even more lowly than the imps in Hell. They dared to commit such despicable acts in front of her, so naturally they had to pay the price with their life.
"Don't lecture me with those grand reasons." Illyana assumed a stance. She could sense the energy contained in Hyperion's body and knew he was a formidable enemy. But as the Queen of Limbo, she had never known how to write the word "fear."
"I only have one reason: if you are weak and I am strong, then I am right; if you are strong and I am weak, then you are right. Wait until you defeat me before lecturing me."
After Illyana released her ability, Arcanna on the side frowned. She said to those around her, "Everyone be careful. I sense a very evil power. Ordinary demons are completely incomparable to the girl before us."
"So it's a demon. No wonder she's so ferocious." **Speed Demon** glanced at Illyana with disgust, and then disappeared from the original place.
Illyana only felt a blur before her eyes, and **Speed Demon**, who was originally ten meters away, appeared in front of her, even throwing a punch. Illyana couldn't react at all and took a solid punch to the belly.
But this accelerated fist only made Illyana take a few steps back. This greatly surprised **Speed Demon**. He knew that if it weren't for superhuman with body enhancement, it would be impossible to withstand his punch.
He was already familiar with this first-encounter kill, and had never failed before. But today, it didn't achieve much against Illyana.
Illyana suppressed the pain in her belly and swung her Soulsword to force **Speed Demon** back. But taking advantage of the gap before she could retract her Soulsword, **Speed Demon**, relying on his impressive speed, once again closed in and threw dozens of punches at Illyana in succession.
Illyana immediately felt something was wrong. If she let **Speed Demon** continue to pull her around, she might really capsize in the gutter. She immediately released the magic accumulated in her body. This indiscriminate burst of power instantly sent **Speed Demon**, who wanted to continue his combo, flying out.
Arcanna immediately manipulated the breeze to catch **Speed Demon**. The latter obviously didn't feel too good after taking a direct hit from the blast. His battle suit was slightly damaged, and fissures appeared on his visor.
Although Illyana temporarily forced **Speed Demon** back, the battle obviously wouldn't end like this. The other members of the Supreme Squadron hadn't even made a move yet.
Seeing **Speed Demon** injured, Doctor Spectrum angrily attacked. The colorful light cone he held in his hand instantly grew from the size of a fingernail to the size of a car, smashing towards Illyana not far away.
Who knew that Illyana would neither dodge nor evade, nor use her Soulsword to block. Instead, she extended her free right hand and made a few gestures towards the smashing light cone. The light cone in the air actually disappeared after a burst of distortion.
"What?" Doctor Spectrum was shocked. "She tampered with my control over the spectrum? Impossible!"
Ignoring her partner's setback, Power Princess tapped her toes on the ground and immediately rushed to Illyana's front. After dodging the opponent's slash, she swung out a fist carrying immense power. Illyana knew that Power Princess's fist was not the soft stuff like **Speed Demon's**. She couldn't withstand this punch head-on.
Magic once again proved effective at this moment. Several layers of seemingly thin shields appeared one foot away from her body. Power Princess's fist struck straight onto the shield. After a brief stalemate, followed by a sound like glass shattering, those many layers of shields began to shatter one by one.
Taking advantage of the protection of the shield, Illyana hurriedly retreated from Power Princess's attack range. Power Princess wanted to press her attack, but found something entangled her ankle. When she turned her head, she saw a tentacle emerging from a crack that appeared out of thin air and wrapped around her.
Power Princess exerted force suddenly, and the thick tentacle immediately snapped into two pieces. Tentacles that Jessica couldn't shake even with all her strength, Power Princess could tear apart with just a little force.
Taking advantage of the time Power Princess was entangled, Illyana retreated to a safe distance. But before she could even breathe a sigh of relief, two rays shot over again from her dead corner.
Seven or eight tentacles appeared out of thin air, blocking the inevitable path of the rays. But they were just like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, unable to stop the rays' advance at all, but they did buy Illyana time to react.
Two orange-yellow rays shone on the Soulsword. Illyana was pushed back several meters by the power of the rays. But Hyperion didn't intend to let go of his opponent and continued to use atomic ray.
Helpless, Illyana could only use her mutant ability again. White light appeared underfoot, and a white disc one meter wide appeared underfoot. Illyana fell into it and disappeared. The atomic ray lost its target and struck the ground.
Hyperion was slightly stunned, and then he heard Power Princess shouting at him from not far away. "Behind you!"
Hyperion immediately turned around and just saw Illyana, who had just disappeared, appear above his crown, raising her Soulsword high and slashing down at him.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 430 Supreme Squadron VS Illyana (2)
The Greatsword was less than a meter away from Hyperion. Faced with a sudden Attack at this Distance, most Superhumans would likely be unable to react. However, Hyperion was clearly not among them; he was a member of the Eternals.
The Eternals' powerful physiological characteristics, coupled with their Ability to absorb Cosmic Energy to strengthen themselves, made Illyana's thunderous strike appear in slow motion to Hyperion.
Hyperion didn't even blink. He simply sidestepped and dodged Illyana's Sneak Attack. The Greatsword, radiating a faint Blue Light, brushed past Hyperion's Body, missing its target to Illyana's surprised Gaze.
Seeing that the Sneak Attack had failed, Illyana didn't linger in the Original Place. Light Disc appeared Underfoot again, and she vanished before Hyperion's counter-attacking Fist could reach her Body.
The Attack missed, and Hyperion also frowned. This Illyana was as slippery as a loach. Even with immense Power, it was all Empty Talk if he couldn't hit her.
This time, Illyana appeared on the Ground. After a brief exchange with the Supreme Squadron, she had gained a general Awareness of these Vigilantes.
First was Whizzer, who had Charged over first. He was simply fast, and his Attack Means were very limited and not worth worrying about.
Next was Doctor Spectrum, who could control Energy Attack. His Ability was decent, but she had Means to deal with him, so he wasn't worth dwelling on either.
Power Princess had very strong Physical Body Ability and could overwhelm her in a fight, but she wasn't unbeatable. Then there was the Woman who hadn't made a move yet, but Illyana could sense Power from her. She was probably a Magician, which was even less of a threat. Illyana feared Magicians the least.
Finally, there was Hyperion floating in the Air. He was the main event. Even now, Illyana couldn't gauge the depth of his Strength, but she could predict that he was definitely much stronger than she was on Earth.
It seemed it was time to get serious.
In just a few seconds, Illyana made up her Idea. Although she herself didn't particularly like that form, she had to do it to keep the promise she had just made.
After all, if she really couldn't win, she could escape back to Limbo and be Queen for a few more days. But Little Elf (Nickname) couldn't; that Child shouldn't go to such a place.
Having made up her mind, Illyana tightened her grip on the Greatsword in her Hand. Crimson Energy surged from her Body, and the Sword Blade, which had been radiating Blue Light, now turned blood-red.
When Illyana raised her Head again, two Goat Horns made of red Energy appeared on her Forehead. Not only that, but those two Goat Horns were gradually solidifying, as if they were about to become Entity.
Such astonishing black Magic Power made Arcanna, who was well-versed in Magic, gasp. She immediately stretched out both Hands towards Illyana, who was accumulating Power, and dozens of Magic Ray shot towards Illyana. At the same time, she loudly reminded the others in the Supreme Squadron.
"Stop her now!"
Illyana reversed her grip on the Sword and swung the Greatsword upwards from below against the dozens of Magic Ray that were attacking. A red crescent blade several meters long was released from the Greatsword, cleaving all the incoming Magic in two.
Arcanna was aghast. She had never seen anyone destroy released Magic with such a simple and crude Means, not even the Sorcerer Supreme could do it.
Even without Arcanna's reminder, the others in the Supreme Squadron obviously wouldn't let Illyana continue to accumulate Power. After all, anyone who played Game knew that once a boss showed a Special Effects charging animation, it had to be interrupted, otherwise the players would suffer.
Doctor Spectrum once again manipulated Rainbow Energy, fusing them into several Energy Sword and thrusting them towards Illyana. Hyperion accumulated Energy in his Eyes, and orange-yellow Atomic Ray shot out again. Power Princess was more straightforward; without so many fancy Means, she could only Attack Illyana with her Physical Body.
"Boom!"
A black shadow descended from the Air, just blocking Power Princess's Charge Road. Power Princess, who had already launched a Charge, couldn't stop in time and collided head-on with the opponent. To her Surprise, even she, who could overturn a War Vehicle, couldn't budge the opponent for a moment.
This scene didn't just happen to Power Princess. Doctor Spectrum's Spectrum Energy Sword were destroyed by several Magenta Energy unidentified objects. Hyperion's Atomic Ray were blocked by two thicker crimson Ray. The two Ray stalemated in the Air, and finally exploded in the Air.
Illyana stopped accumulating Energy. A strange Feeling suddenly arose in her Heart. When the Smoke dissipated, she vaguely seemed to see a familiar Back View.
Metal Hands shimmering with silver light tightly gripped Power Princess's Hands. Colossus looked down at Power Princess, who was wrestling with him, and said fiercely.
"No one can bully my sister!"
"Bang!"
After Colossus finished speaking, he slammed his Head hard into Power Princess's Head. Taking advantage of her momentary daze, he picked her up and then slammed her hard onto the Ground. The force was so great that it even smashed a small Pit in the Ground.
Standing up and brushing off the Soil from his Body, Colossus, who had just been full of heroic spirit, now appeared cautious. He turned to look at Illyana, who had dissipated her Energy, took out the Pendant wrapped around a Photo from his pocket, and asked.
"Excuse me, may I ask if your Name is Illyana Rasputina?"
Colossus opened the Pendant, revealing the Photo of the Little Girl, and looked at Illyana with hopeful Eyes.
"My Name is Piotr Nikolaievich Rasputin. I mean, I might be your Brother."
Illyana curled the Corner of her Mouth, looking at the steel giant cowering in front of her, she couldn't help but feel amused. But for some Reason, even though she genuinely wanted to laugh, Tears still kept flowing from her Eyes.
"So slow," Illyana said, her Voice trembling, snatching the Pendant from Colossus's Hand. "It took you so long to find me."
Colossus's Heart was filled with mixed feelings of joy and worry. He was happy that Illyana had acknowledged her Identity, but worried that his sister seemed to be blaming him, which deepened the guilt in Colossus's Heart.
"I..." Colossus just wanted to Opening to explain, but Illyana hugged him first.
"Don't lose me again this Time," Illyana said softly.
"Mm," Colossus was afraid that his Metal Body would hurt Illyana, so he transformed back into his Mortal Body form, and then hugged his sister tightly, as if afraid that she would disappear again.
And the Reason why the Rasputin siblings could be so peaceful and serene in the Battlefield at this moment was precisely because someone had blocked the danger.
"Excuse me," Gambit said, holding a handful of Playing Cards wrapped in Magenta Energy, looking at the Supreme Squadron with ill intent.
"Our School's most outstanding and well-behaved Child has just found his sister. Could you please obediently get lost?"
(End of Chapter)