manynovel Chapter 41 Russell & Gu 1: Dividing the Spoils
Chapter 41 Russell & Gu 1: Dividing the Spoils
Tony briefly explained how to use Pym Particles to enter and exit the Quantum Realm, and how to combine teleportation magic with advanced technology to create a positioning bracelet, before leaving.
On the one hand, exposure to Pym particles can cause both psychological and physiological stress.
On the other hand, the matter of supporting Russell has come to an end. But other things are just beginning.
Tony hadn't forgotten the man who killed his parents;
Natasha also needs to bring Hope's soul back to S.H.I.E.L.D. and work with Nick Fury to uncover the forces hidden within S.H.I.E.L.D.
The group arrived in a hurry and left in a hurry.
Whitebeard Ancient One also took the opportunity to say goodbye.
In the previous card game, Mephisto was conceding defeat, while he was genuinely bad at the game; he didn't want to stay there anymore.
Russell and the bald Ancient One stayed behind to detain Mephisto until the energy was delivered.
Another hour passed, the energy delivery was complete, and Mephisto left without a word, his face grim.
All that remained was the crimson energy pool that resembled a vast ocean, and Russell and the Ancient One standing before it, lost in thought.
The two men's eyes held different expressions, but both revealed joy.
As the panel was upgraded, Russell's perception of energy flow became more acute, and his physical and mental desire for energy became stronger.
And the Ancient One...
Russell was the first to ask, "Master, have we struck it rich? How do we divide it this time?"
Whitebeard, the Ancient One, didn't seem to need the Hell energy, so he didn't participate in the division of spoils.
Gu Yi smiled, took in a ball of hellish energy of about 10 units, opened a portal, and put it into the portal.
On the other side of the portal were hundreds of energy clusters of roughly the same size.
Is this another secret stash of money belonging to the Ancient One?
Or... a collection room?!
"The rest is yours."
"Give them all to me?" Russell exclaimed.
"Mm." Gu nodded.
"I have enough energy (from deceiving) from the multiverse, and more energy will not improve me."
But you're different, Russell. You haven't reached your limit yet.
The Ancient One and her companions had reached their limits; energy was like fuel and material for casting spells to them.
As long as it's sufficient, it won't affect the performance of one's abilities.
For Russell, energy is food; every unit consumed increases his strength.
Russell reached his current strength (not considering talent) using only 300 million units of energy. This is incomprehensible to the Ancient One.
Only the bald Ancient One knew how efficient Russell was at absorbing and digesting energy.
The other white-bearded Ancient One didn't even know.
"Thank you very much, Master."
After hearing the Ancient One's explanation, Russell did not refuse out of politeness.
Venerable Master Du, we are all one family.
Moreover, this two billion units of energy will indeed have a tremendous impact on Russell. It will allow Russell to take off again in a few months when the panel upgrade is complete.
"However, Master, may I leave the energy with you for now and retrieve it later?"
Most magical energy will affect a person's mind, and may even distort the mind.
During the panel upgrade, energy cannot be purified, and Russell will have to bear the consequences himself.
With Russell's current mental attributes, handling tens of millions wouldn't be a problem, but two billion?
He may be heading back to the same depressive state he was in a few months ago.
Gu Yi pondered for a moment, seemingly remembering something, and nodded, saying, "Alright. But in that case, we'll have to stay here a little longer."
"Let's stay a little longer if we want."
Russell dismissed this, arguing that time in the quantum realm was relatively close to time in the real world.
Stay a little longer, it's only a few days.
In a few days, no one should be looking for me, right?
As they spoke, the Ancient One and Russell each opened and maintained their portals, channeling energy into the Ancient One's small vault in Kamar-Taj.
......
Emerging from the quantum realm, New York grew even hotter—June had arrived.
Of course, it has nothing to do with Russell.
In its second stage, it can absorb light and heat energy, transforming into a human-shaped self-propelled air conditioner.
Back at the bookstore, Russell saw a figure sitting quietly at the counter reading a book, and something came to mind.
The heat in New York had nothing to do with him, but the arrival of June did.
—In the United States, schools begin their summer vacation in June.
Russell approached and sat down next to Gwen, asking in a low voice, "Gwen, what brings you here? On summer vacation?"
Gwen gave Russell a strange look:
"Russell, have you mixed up the timelines of two different Earths? I still have more than a month before summer vacation starts."
It's the weekend, so I asked the Ancient One (with the white beard) to bring me here.
Russell slapped his forehead: "Oh right, that's strange. How could I have mixed this up?"
"Russell, is everything done?"
"It's done."
"Tell me, does hell really exist?"
The two stood side by side, and Russell whispered the story to Gwen.
Regarding Mephisto, Russell did not discuss the specific plans with Gwen before the operation began.
A few days ago, Whitebeard Ancient One returned to Earth-65 and told Gwen that things were over.
Gwen then wanted to learn the whole story from Russell, and... hell.
She also has relatives in hell—her mother, Helen Stacy.
Russell embellished the story slightly and told it to Gwen as a story.
For example, he tricked Tony, causing Tony to fall into the Quantum Realm.
Instead, Tony stumbles and is killed by Dr. Pym.
It was Russell who arrived just in time to rescue Tony from the powerful and evil Mephisto.
As for the claim that he was chased by Mephisto for throwing a match, that's completely untrue.
I, Russell, do not fix matches!
From beginning to end, it was all about beating up Mephisto.
Before we knew it, the story was drawing to a close.
Russell didn't seem to notice that a listener had appeared beside him.
"Long time no see, Bertrand Russell."
"Long time no see, Coulson."
It has indeed been a long time.
Since the Blood God's Descent incident, S.H.I.E.L.D. has not bothered Russell again, which greatly surprised Russell.
But it's better to avoid trouble.
S.H.I.E.L.D. was sensible, and Russell was happy to be at ease.
Coulson, in his usual mild tone, said:
"Russell, do you mind if I send that story back to S.H.I.E.L.D.?"
"Of course I don't mind." If you did mind, you wouldn't hear me.
Coulson smiled at Russell, expressing goodwill:
"Russell, what is your assessment of the role S.H.I.E.L.D. plays in these kinds of supernatural events?"
Russell remained silent.
Regardless of his answer or whether the evaluation is good or bad, S.H.I.E.L.D. will seize the opportunity and invite him to join the Avengers.
Coulson was also puzzled by Russell's aloof attitude towards S.H.I.E.L.D.
If Russell was biased against S.H.I.E.L.D., he also cooperated with S.H.I.E.L.D.'s operations;
If Russell had a favorable impression of S.H.I.E.L.D., he always resolutely refused their recruitment offers.
"Russell, do you have some misunderstanding about S.H.I.E.L.D."
Russell pondered for a long time.
Furthermore, considering the efforts and resources SHIELD provided in the "Rescue Russell" incident.
He said in Chinese:
"Dragons do not dwell with snakes."