71 A Good News
Barely saving myself from choking to death, I looked at a giggling Peggy.
"What?" I asked.
Marriage was something that I haven't planned yet but I knew that it was inevitable in the future.
I won't die of old age but if the people know about it— it will cause a riot.
The only way to handle it would be by… dying.
I don't have to be Marcellus to complete my plans— I can be Marcellus' son.
What does that mean? That's something for the future.
"Relax, I was messing with you." Peggy said. "But on a more serious note… S.H.I.E.L.D is ready to begin anytime. We need to find a good time to start its operation."
All the missing pieces were coming together. S.H.I E.L.D was finally fully developed with almost impenetrable defences. The security was designed by Howard and I— meaning the only ones that could access the secrets were those that were authorised by us.
It will take a while but I plan to make it resistant to Extremis as well.
"That's great news. The president wanted us to start it as soon as possible but without a proper security system— it was not possible. But now it is."
Peggy nodded. "S.H.I.E.L.D will start operating soon as most of the remaining Hydra agents have been captured."
I am not too sure about that… but I will be removing Hydra so it's not a big deal.
"Should we go for a walk at the park?" I asked, making her smile.
"I would love that."
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[A few days later]
Immortality without a strong will or mind is worthless. Sabertooth's body that was trapped inside the glass case was the proof of it. His brain had stopped working— but the rest of the parts were still alive thanks to his regenerative ability.
Using my powers, I tried reading his mind but found nothing— proof that he was braindead. But with him, I have one of the four immortals that I require for my future plans.
For the second one— I have plans. As for the rest… I will have to contact Selene. The externals are necessary as they are the easiest source of immortal beings.
And speaking of immortality… I need to meet with Shifu to solve this age problem. He is a master of disguise and deceit… which I need to learn.
But first… I need to contact Selene. Would have been great if I had telepathy like her.
*Sigh* Well, once I have the Sentry powers, at least that issue would be solved.
Taking out my phone, I dialled her number. She started using her phone as there are many whom she cannot use her telepathy to contact. If she did… she would be labelled as a witch by the public.
After a moment of ringing, she picked up the phone.
"Ah, Marcellus. Didn't expect you to be the one to call." She sounded a little surprised but it was understandable.
"You wound me, Lady Selene. You are an important member of the inner circle so it's my responsibility to make sure that you are doing fine."
She chuckled at my statement.
"Don't worry about it, I am busy with… my granddaughter."
She said the last part softly but I knew exactly who she was talking about.
Amara Aquilla.
Her father feared for her safety and hence sent her away— disguised as an Indian to live safely. But since Selene said the issue involved her granddaughter, it means that she was either discovered by Selene or she returned on her own.
But no matter the cause of her return, Amara has always been a mutant who I have wanted in my team.
After all, she is someone whom even Mephisto wanted. He agreed to make a deal with the new mutants just for a single date with her. And that date had no strings attached.
So, of course she is someone that I cannot let go of so easily.
And her Geokinesis and Pyrokinesis are great assets.
"If you need any help, you only need to ask." I said. "And worry not… I remember our promise. It's not long before I am able to fulfill it."
She didn't reply instantly.
Selene is one of the most important women of Marvel. Her being the oldest mutant and the ruler of an ancient nation are just the icing on the cake. Her knowledge of ancient black magic was the real deal.
An immortal sorceress with mutant abilities is not someone you find every day.
But after few minutes of general conversation, she dropped a bombshell.
"Absalom is going to visit Nova Roma in a week."
What?!
"Absalom? As in the External Absalom?" I asked, baffled and excited by the revelation.
Absalom was one of the nine Externals and he had the power to manipulate his bones. Creating bone spikes and razor-sharp bone knives that sprouted out from his body.
"Yes… He will be here in a week. And as I said back then, you are always welcome to visit Nova Roma."
Her implications were simple— she invited me to her nation to complete part of her promise.
"I will be there, my lady." I said as a grin formed on my face. "I would love to meet your granddaughter as well. I believe she must be just as beautiful as you."
"She is gorgeous." Selene laughed. "But she is also naive. So if you want to meet her, I will have to arrange a special meeting between you two as I cannot let Absalom meet her."
Absalom was one of the arrogant Externals with a superiority complex. His bad temper during his youth was pretty well known and it makes sense that Selene would want to keep Amara away from him. Amara is a direct descendant of her and even if she didn't like her granddaughter, Amara was still her heir and an important piece in her plans.
*Sigh*
There are too many beings in this world that have their own games— games that might affect the entire world.
As I was going through ways to win over Amara— which was not going to be very difficult— I sensed one of the ninjas appearing behind me.
"My apologies, Lady Selene… But it looks like I will have to catch up to you later. I have a guest."
"Very well, we will talk later. But Marcellus… remember your end of the bargain." She said before hanging up the phone.
I do Selene… I do.
Now.
"What's the matter?" I asked the ninja that half kneeled on the ground.
"Mr. Howlett has come to visit you."
About time.
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[[A/N: All these events, even if I am specifying it— has been taking place over the span of a couple years. MC was a teen when he transmigrated and now he is nearing 30. The events from him starting his business to now has taken a long time— it is impossible to do these things in like a year. So understand that every event, every plot points have a few weeks—months of difference between them. If I don't do this, MC will forever be stuck in the 1900s and there won't be any X-Men, Avengers or any of the other major marvel characters in this fic.
The major characters will appear soon as most of the arcs that I have planned before meeting them will be over soon. So in a few arcs, the major characters like Iron Man, Hulk, Magneto, Mystique etc will be introduced.
Absalom is similar to Kimimaro from naruto but with immortality.
And I was supposed to post a DC chapter today but I spent most of my free time planning the future plot points for this fic. So I couldn't write DC. But on the plus side— I now have everything planned till the Avengers appear.
Marvel Facts: (1) J.A.R.V.I.S stands for— Just a Rather Very Intelligent System.
(2) Mephisto is obsessed with the Silver Surfer. From the earliest Marvel comics, he has tried to trick Silver Surfer and tried to make him work under him… but failed every damn time. It's like Team Rocket trying to steal Ash's Pikachu and failing every time.]]
