"This is a verse from the Book of the Necromy."

"I'll see, these verses are supposed to be in the Secret Scroll."

"The Secret Scroll of Legends contains the secrets of the Queen of the Night."

"Oh my God, it's a treasure trove!"

In the burial chamber at the top of the pyramid, Dr. Nick held a magnifying glass and circled the golden coffin.

The assistant Amy looked at the puddle outside the graveyard that had completely decomposed, and only bones remained.

"These things, why are they outside the graveyard."

"It doesn't look like a burial, and if it does, it should be in a coffin or mummified."

Another assistant, Vic, passed by carrying something and said, "What's strange about this, it could be a tomb robber." ”

"You didn't see that there were traces of battle everywhere along the way we came."

"There are also a lot of animal bones."

Charriel, a survival expert who helped with the moves, followed Vic and said approvingly: "Maybe there was a slave revolt after the pyramids were built, which is very common in history. ”

Amy muttered, "Maybe." ”

At this time, she seemed to feel something, and she couldn't help but look up at the shadows above that the light couldn't shine.

Then he hurriedly walked into the tomb, not wanting to stay alone in the gloomy and empty hall.

In the shadows, a black-robed man crawled into the darker corners of the top, using his hands and feet together.

Above, dozens of black-robed men gathered together, and they stared down the hall below.

From time to time, they communicate in a low, peculiar voice.

If translated into human language.

Probably.

"How long are those humans going to stay here?"

"Humans were originally pigs and sheep for us to eat, and Elder Tutambeken didn't let us do it."

"There's no way, they're supposed to be friends with that 'necromancer'."

"That's really a powerful mage, and even Elder Tutambeken is no match."

"Don't talk about it, don't let them find us."

As the archaeological team gets into their work, the mercenary Kama and the tank exit the pyramid.

Pass through the main square and follow the granite steps to the 'Gate of the Afterlife'.

When they walked out of the gate, they saw a figure in the cold, which startled them.

Then he saw that it was John's time, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

Kama walked over with a rifle in hand: "Mr. John, where have you been?" ”

"This place is dangerous, you can't walk around at will."

Her tone was stern, but there was a hint of concern.

As for whether it is someone who cares about Azu, or who cares about Azu's wallet, it is unknown.

Azu smiled.

After leveling Tutambeken's mausoleum, he gave the undead elder a mission.

Then he returned to the 'Gate of the Afterlife'.

Now that Kama asked him, he made a lame excuse to prevaricate.

Karma didn't get to the bottom of it, she said, "Now the doctors are going to study in the pyramid, and it will probably take several days. ”

"We're going to get some supplies, come with us."

Azu said happily: "I was about to say this, let me help you get something." ”

Kama glanced at him and smiled, "No need, we'll do this kind of rough work." ”

Azu didn't insist, shrugged his shoulders and smiled: "Okay then." ”

Following Kama and going underground one more time, Azu can now reach the top of the pyramid with his eyes closed.

Karma enthusiastically briefed him on the following situation.

For example, the stone staircase is now very long, and it is said that at the end of the stone staircase is a huge square.

Azu kept nodding, but his mind drifted to something else.

He looked at the message after completing the event before.

You have successfully resolved this incident. 】

[Disaster level assessment of this event: D++]

['Success' Evaluation Settlement Reward: 1 Mastery Essence*40;2 Multiple Treasure Chests*2; 3 Magic Book "Death Eater"*1]

[The items in your store have been updated with new items. 】

As far as a disaster event goes, the rewards aren't bad.

There are 40 more Mastery Essences.

There are now three Variety Chests.

A magic book was also rewarded.

Azu thought for a moment and took the magic book out of her inventory.

It is said to be a magic book, but it is a slate the size of a palm.

Lines of symbols that Azu couldn't read were carved on it.

But.

When Azu looked at it, a corresponding message appeared on the retina.

Death Eater: This is one of Tutambeken's most proud magic, it can pull out the target's soul, inflict damage, or control it, but it can be resisted or defused. Do you want to learn? 】

Something given for nothing.

Why not learn?

Azu released a thought: Learn!

The stone slab instantly seemed to have gone through 10,000 years of time, and it quickly sanded and leaked through Azu's fingers.

Karma glanced back at him, but didn't notice anything.

Azu, however, had quietly learned a kind of magic.

Come to the top of the pyramid.

Azu met with Amy and the others.

Amy was helping Dr. Nick document his findings, not immediately aware of Azu's arrival.

When she and the doctor rested, they realized that Azu had arrived.

When the girl saw Azu, she felt a lot of security, put down her things and ran over.

"Mr. John, where have you been?"

Azu had to repeat what he had just said to Kama.

Amy didn't take it to heart either, and talked to Azu about Dr. Nick's discovery.

"The Doctor said that the owner of the pyramid used a golden coffin, which in the 'Immortal Empire', at least the elders could enjoy."

"The owner of this pyramid should be about the same status as the one in central Jordan."

"It's a pity that no mummies were found in the coffin, I'm afraid it has been stolen."

"That's a relic."

Azu smiled, thinking to himself that the 'artifact' had now left this place.

It's good that he left, otherwise you might have to be scared to death if you saw him.

After chatting with Azu for a while, Amy was called to work by the doctor.

Everyone else is busy with their own work, even if it's a mercenary, and they have to move around to make sure they can spot the danger in time.

Now only Azu is left as an idler.

He sat in the corner, rubbing the 'Traveler's Ring' in his hand.

Thinking of the Doctor, they're going to have to stay here for a few days.

Azu said in his heart, why don't you go on a trip to the multiverse to pass the time?

He's just been to the 'Amazing Spider-Man Universe', and it's not been more than a month since the last 'DC Universe'.

So now the one who can go is the 'Marvel Universe'.

"It's a pity that I didn't bring the 'Cosmic Rubik's Cube'."

"Forget it."

"I'll bring it next time."

Azu tapped the 'Traveler's Ring', consumed 5 'Bleak Proficiency Essence', and entered the Marvel Universe with the card bug.

A black-blue flame of light rose up, enveloping Azu's figure in the blink of an eye.

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The helicopter skimmed over the land, casting a swift shadow on the ground.

Looking down from the helicopter, you can see a road through the forest, over the river, and finally the road is blocked by a wall that stretches for more than a dozen kilometers.

This wall, which is more than twenty meters high, is made entirely of darkly colored armor, and it can be seen that it is not easy to get past it.

And at this time, the helicopter in the sky passed by the wall and flew into the world inside the wall.

The gray-haired Dr. Vogelbaum said, wearing headphones, "If you get through this wall with permission, you're going to be under heavy attack." ”

"The Waters Corporation is here to invest a laughing budget every year to maintain the defense system on this border."

"The defense system includes three superhumans, in addition to weapon platforms and a large number of manpower."

"They signed a non-disclosure agreement and had to serve here for ten years before they could leave."

"It's now in its eighth year."

Sitting across from Dr. Vogelbaum, Secretary Wilson said in a deep voice, "Even the Federation doesn't even know about the existence of this place. ”

"I've looked up the satellite map, and on the satellite map, it's supposed to be an uninhabited primeval forest."

Dr. Vogelbaum smiled and said, "It's not too difficult for Walter to modify an inconspicuous area of the satellite map. ”

"It's not an important part of the Federation, it's not a border zone, it's just a small corner of the vast country."

"The Federation doesn't care, am I right?"

The Minister of Defense did not want to admit it, but it was.

Walter Company chose this place to hide the Becca mother and son, which can be said to be painstaking.

No wonder for so many years, no one has found out about it.

"Look."

Dr. Vogelbaum pointed down, where scattered houses could be seen.

There are even some communal facilities.

For example, small community hospitals, small squares, churches, radio stations, etc.

Except for the smaller buildings, it's like a small town.

Secretary Wilson glanced at the building below and said, "You created a virtual community for that mother and child?" ”

"That's right."

"Neighbors, friends, colleagues, everything, here is a huge and delicate lie."

"A beautiful lie to keep Ryan here."

Dr. Vogelbaum pushed down his glasses on the bridge of his nose and said, "It takes a lot of money to maintain this lie, but it's worth it." ”

"If it weren't for that, Ryan wouldn't have been under the surveillance of the Walter Corporation all along."

"However, it is not all a lie that is false."

"At least, Ryan's playmates of the same age are real."

"Those are orphans that we adopted from all over the country and were abandoned at birth."

"We send these orphans here and let the employees of Walter raise them."

"In many cases, they are like a real family."

"And those kids won't know that they're actually working for Walter."

Minister Wilson looked at the Doctor and said, "So little Ryan and the other children have been out of this area since the end?" ”

Dr. Vogelbaum nodded, "Yes, Mr. Minister. ”

The Minister of Defense sighed: "Then they are too pitiful." ”

"I don't think so."

Dr. Vogelbaum said, "Whether Lane or the orphans, it is a blessing in itself that they can live in this isolated place." ”

"As long as they don't know the outside world, they won't feel pitiful."

"Human cognition of misfortune is based on the feelings of comparison."

"As long as you don't know, you don't care about misfortune or pity."

At this time, the helicopter began to land, stopping at a landing site.

Wilson and Dr. Vogelbaum got off the plane and got into a car that had been prepared for them.

Dr. Vogelbaum, who was finally able to take off his headphones, said, "At this time, Ryan is in class at a community school. ”

"Becca is the only one in the house."

"It's convenient for us to talk about something."

Moments later, the car came to a house.

On the lawn in front of the house, a lady was mruning flowers and plants, and when she heard the sound of cars, she raised her head curiously.

She is no longer young, but she is well maintained and still quite beautiful and attractive.

Wilson glanced at her in the car and said, "No wonder the people of the country take a fancy to her." ”

Dr. Vogelbaum said: "People in the country may not look at her because of her charm. ”

The two got out of the car.

Dr. Vogelbaum volunteered, "Good afternoon, Ms. Becca. ”

Becca stood up in surprise: "Dr. Vogelbaum? ”

She then said nervously, "Didn't we say we wouldn't meet in private?" ”

"Don't be nervous, Becca, something has changed." "This is Mr. Wilson, the current Secretary of Defense. ”

The scissors in Becca's hand suddenly fell to the grass, she covered her mouth, and exclaimed softly: "What's the matter?" ”

She had seen Wilson on TV, so she naturally knew that the middle-aged man in front of her was one of the most powerful people in the Federation.

The Minister of Defense came to visit, as smart as she was, and naturally knew that something big had happened.

in the house.

Becca put two cups of coffee in front of Dr. Vogelbaum and Secretary Wilson.

"You say, the motherland is out of control?"

Dr. Vogelbaum nodded, "Yes, he killed Edgar and made a mess of the Union. ”

Becca sat down: "I'm sorry. ”

"I told you early in the morning that it wasn't a superhero, it was a demon."

"Unfortunately, you don't think so."

"So, what does this have to do with me?"

She paused, then held up a finger as if she had thought of something.

"Nope."

"No, no, no."

"Dr. Vogelbaum, we said yes, let Ryan be a normal person."

"You can't use him against the motherland, and that person is his biological father."

What a smart woman!

Secretary Wilson leaned forward a little: "Ms. Becca, we have tried many ways to restrain the people of the motherland. ”

"But it all ended in failure."

"Let me describe for you what will happen if the Motherland is not controlled."

"If he gets out of control and goes crazy, he could turn the country into ruins."

"According to our latest intelligence, at present, the cloud burst bomb has been determined to have no effect on the motherland."

"As for the nuclear bomb, the ideal is to make him injured."

"It's the best situation I can think of."

"I even doubt that he will be able to survive the nuclear bomb."

"So you see, he's a superhuman who can't be restrained."

"If he goes crazy, the good life you have now may come to naught at any moment."

"Imagine a day when everything in front of you will be reduced to rubble."

"The motherland fell from the sky, and Ryan, who should have the ability to fight him, ended up closing his eyes in front of your eyes because he didn't prepare in advance."

"Will you be able to accept this outcome?"

"If you can accept it."

"Then I'll leave now."

Dr. Vogelbaum also said, "You know quite well what kind of man he is, Ms. Becca. ”

"You wouldn't be naïve enough to think that he wouldn't do anything to Ryan, would you?"

Becca covered her mouth with her hand, "I don't know."

"Well, with what I know about him."

"If he thinks Ryan is a threat, even if it's his son, he'll do it."

Minister Wilson spread his hands and said, "That's right, that's it. ”

"So now, I want to be able to train Ryan professionally and prepare for the disasters that may arise in the future."

"For now, we should be able to hold him down."

"But who knows how long."

"Maybe ten years, maybe a year, maybe tomorrow he will turn his face."

"It's all impossible."

Becca cupped her forehead and said, "But how am I going to explain it to Ryan." ”

"Oh my God."

"It's too cruel for him."

Wilson glanced at Dr. Vogelbaum, then pulled out his phone, opened a video, and put it in front of Becca's eyes.

"This should be your husband, William. Butcher. ”

Hear the name.

Becca immediately grabbed her phone and clicked play.

In the video, it appears to be a scene from a community park.

The Motherland is among them.

Her husband, William. Butcher was also on the scene.

"No, no"

Becca shook her head, as if she had a premonition of something.

Next.

A petite woman with short asymmetrical hair crashed into Butcher's arms and poked her hand out of Butcher's back.

"No!"

Becca jerked to her feet.

The phone fell to the ground.

Eyeballs poured out of their eyes.

It fell like a pearl with a broken thread on the carpet.

She shook her head, looked at Minister Wilson and said, "Who is that woman?" ”

"She's the new superhero of the Seven, Storm."

Secretary Wilson replied, "As far as we know, she should have made some kind of agreement with the Motherland." ”

"Maybe it's a group of seven, maybe it's something else."

"Anyway, she killed your husband William. After Butcher, he joined the group of seven. ”

Becca sat back in despair, as if she had lost her life.

"Butcher is dead?"

"He's dead?"

"Oh my God, I haven't had time to apologize to him yet."

"Oh my God."

Minister Wilson stood up at this point: "Ms. Becca, think about it, and I'll come back at this time tomorrow." ”

"I hope to hear good news."

He then gave Dr. Vogelbaum a look, and the two of them took their leave.

A moment later.

A woman's grief began to sound in the house.

(End of chapter)