Public Execution
Hank Pym is no better than Tony Stark. His aging body limited his potential for development, and the much-needed Pym particle isn't that difficult to replicate. Some of his former assistants have even managed to duplicate it. Ultimately, it all comes down to the formula.
Caesar would obviously be thrilled to gain one of the top scientists in the universe. The old rules apply: first, the lure. But Hank Pym has become more stubborn with age. For the sake of so-called peace, to prevent the use of Pym particles in warfare, he's even willing to go into hiding for decades.
However, everything changes when Caesar takes Hank Pym and his daughter into space. Letting them gaze at the sun after a blink, all problems seem to vanish. Especially since Caesar can provide Hank Pym with a top-notch laboratory, helping him quickly open the quantum channel to save his lover. Everything proceeds smoothly.
But the situation takes a turn when Caesar tries to make Vibranium small enough using Pym particles. An accident occurs. The distance between atoms isn't infinite; the closer they get, the stronger their repulsion and attraction become. This is a fundamental law of the universe and cannot be altered. Thus, either something cannot be made small enough, or once shrunk, it cannot be restored.
However, the change in its structure is enough to help Caesar solve most problems. After all, not all metals are valued treasures across the universe. Vibranium probably won't be able to shrink again after being reduced nearly a hundred times, and it can no longer be restored. With some effort, Caesar manages to transport some of the reduced Vibranium.
Caesar brought them to Nidavellir and delivered some Pym particles directly.
Besides Vibranium, other metals might also benefit from using Pym particles.
Caesar doesn't care how ecstatic the dwarves are or how painstakingly they figure out how to smelt the metal. Professional tasks are best left to professionals. This is one of Caesar's principles.
He then returned to Earth, looking for traces of 'Angels' and demons, as well as the hell lord Mephistopheles and those Ghost Riders who burn souls. These are Caesar's targets too. They need to understand that Earth has a new owner. The rules have changed.
All faiths and souls on Earth are Caesar's precious assets. They cannot be taken by gods from other dimensions. According to an agreement between the Ancient One, Odin, and other gods, neither heaven nor hell can enter Earth at will. But some Angels and demons still hide among humans. They tempt and seduce people for their faith and souls. Caesar kills any he finds.
Revenge from heaven and hell? They'd have to break through the Ancient One's protection first! The Sorcerer Supreme has built a very effective dimensional defense line, passed down from generation to generation.
After Caesar crushed another demon-possessed human in Los Angeles, he discovered a strange human and a powerful lurking Angel. This human was Constantine, a famous exorcist. He grew up with the ability to see Angels and demons. His soul is very rare, so much so that both heaven and hell desire it. Because of his actions, Constantine is often called a scumbag.
According to the agreement between heaven and hell, such souls belong in hell. A rare soul like Constantine's would be personally claimed by Satan. Caesar hasn't delved into Earth's mysteries or those of these souls. But he won't allow such a precious soul on his territory to be taken by heaven or demons.
And about the mighty Angel lurking on Earth, Caesar remembered a story. In it, to better spread faith, Angel Gabriel decided to cooperate with Satan's son, Mammon, and let Mammon come to the world through reincarnation. Born as a normal human baby, Mammon would possess powerful magic and wouldn't be bound by any oath. Once born, he could bypass the circle and open the gates of hell.
As Mammon begins the process of transforming Earth into hell, wielding magic even greater than his father's, Satan, Gabriel steps in to perform miracles amidst the chaos. His goal? To strengthen the faith in angels. The narrative follows a young boy's journey to ascend in power, intertwined with plots of conspiracy and rebellion, and Gabriel's pursuit of faith.
The plan unfolds seamlessly. Demons emerge, and mortals instinctively turn to worship the angels. This shift in allegiance is pivotal for Gabriel's cause, especially as humanity's faith wanes in the wake of advancing technology and a growing obsession with wealth.
Despite Gabriel's reluctance due to the potential repercussions, recent news of Odin's aging and a celestial disturbance spur him into action. However, Caesar, shadowing Gabriel, harbors different intentions. He aims to overthrow the old gods and establish a new order, willing to go as far as publicly executing Gabriel to achieve his ends.
With Caesar's covert assistance, Gabriel's intricate scheme progresses smoothly. But unbeknownst to Gabriel, Caesar manipulates events behind the scenes, possibly even tampering with the magicians of Kamar-Taj. The Sorcerer Supreme, sensing Gabriel's machinations, watches closely, ready to intervene.
As the ceremony reaches its climax, with Gabriel poised to execute his plan, Constantine intervenes, sacrificing herself to lure Satan and thwart Mammon's emergence. However, Lucifer, once an angel himself, has his own agenda. Caesar, seizing the opportunity, incapacitates Constantine to keep her soul for himself, realizing its potential importance in his own plans.
With the gates of hell flung open, Caesar broadcasts the unfolding events to Los Angeles, leveraging media manipulation to magnify the impact. As Gabriel's blade is poised to strike, the city watches, unaware of the imminent peril they face. Amidst the chaos, paparazzi, driven by the pursuit of fame and fortune, document the unfolding spectacle, oblivious to the true magnitude of the unfolding apocalypse.
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