Chapter 3

Swish! As the notification chimes passed through his mind, Zhou Cheng could clearly see a beam of light flash across the diary in front of him.

When the light disappeared, an exquisitely beautiful little box appeared before Zhou Cheng.

Without a doubt, this was the so-called newcomer's gift package.

Awesome! It seemed that the supreme deity of the diary wasn't a dream, but reality.

Zhou Cheng was ecstatic.

"Let's see what this newcomer's gift package is all about!"

Rubbing his hands together, Zhou Cheng couldn't wait to open the exquisite little box.

[Item: The Imperial Regalia's Flight Across Thousands of Miles]

[Attribute: Imperial Regalia]

[Origin: Akame ga Kill! reality]

[Detailed Introduction: ...]

In that moment, a flood of information was also imparted into Zhou Cheng's mind.

Zhou Cheng immediately understood what that impeccably crafted piece truly was.

It was the Imperial Regalia from "Akame ga Kill!" He had watched this anime before and was not unfamiliar with this particular Imperial Regalia, which allowed one to possess a pair of dazzling wings!

Not only could it enable a person to fly freely like a bird, but it could also launch feathered projectiles to attack enemies. As depicted in the anime, its power was considerable, no less potent than the modern weapons in society.

"Not bad!"

"A very nice newcomer's gift pack."

Zhou Cheng was very satisfied with this reward.

At least in the current era of Marvel, he now had some ability to protect himself.

Next, without saying much.

An excited Zhou Cheng immediately picked up the artifact.

Then, with a thought.

Swish! A flash of light.

A pair of wings like those of an angel unfurled from Zhou Cheng's back.

And with a mere thought.

With a gentle flutter in accordance with Zhou Cheng's will, he propelled himself upward.

Swoosh! Zhou Cheng lifted off the ground and was suspended in mid-air.

He was truly flying!

"So this is what flying feels like?"

Zhou Cheng was beyond thrilled.

To soar freely like a bird was a dream many have had, but even with today's advanced technology, and even within the world of Marvel's numerous high-tech innovations, true flight had not been fully realized.

Aside from heroes like Falcon, Sam Wilson, and Iron Man, Tony Stark, who else?

Even Falcon and Iron Man's means of flying, strictly speaking, were different from Zhou Cheng's flight.

They relied on technological equipment.

But Zhou Cheng's Imperial Regalia was different.

Strictly speaking.

The Imperial Regalia could not be considered just a tool, at least not an ordinary one. Because Imperial Regalia is a magical item.

It is made based on dragons, magical beasts, and various dangerous species.

To put it more bluntly.

It is about isolating and fixing certain abilities of magical beasts for human use.

Therefore, not just anyone can use an Imperial Regalia.

One must be recognized by the Imperial Regalia to use it.

In other words, the Imperial Regalia chooses its owner!

It's somewhat similar to magical weapons and immortal artifacts in xianxia novels.

Just like how Zhou Cheng was able to control his wings with his mind, it was as if they were truly a part of him. How could this possibly compare to any technological product?

Besides.

Since it's a reward, a newcomer gift pack.

The Flight Across Thousands of Miles has acknowledged Zhou Cheng as its master and has formed an exclusive bond with him.

Even if someone else got their hands on the Flight Across Thousands of Miles, they would be utterly unable to use it.

The only regret is.

That Imperial Arms are after all external objects, not one's own strength!

But how to put it, Zhou Cheng does have the notebook—a cheat! That's not an issue at all.

Perhaps later he might acquire some powerful physique, bloodline, skills, or even an immortal cultivation technique.

No need to rush.

For now.

Might as well enjoy the sensation of flying... Damn it!

How could one enjoy flying in such a confined indoor space?

But as for the outdoors, Zhou Cheng also wouldn't dare to be so reckless so easily.

With his current power, displaying wings openly is not a good idea.

After some contemplation.

Zhou Cheng could only suppress the impulse in his heart and put away the Flight Across Thousands of Miles for now.

Planning to wait until nightfall, then go to a deserted area to properly try it out.

Swoosh!

Having made up his mind, Zhou Cheng's thoughts moved.

The wings on his back disappeared once again, transforming back into a tiny Imperial Arms.

Which he took and stored away.

At this point, Zhou Cheng noticed.

His clothes hadn't been torn by the earlier wings; he was spared that awkward moment of wardrobe malfunction.

Magic wings are just that awesome.

[Haha, not bad, awesome, truly worthy of being an Imperial Arms!]

[Now, can I consider myself a superhero?]

[Please call me Angel, thank you!]

In high spirits, Zhou Cheng was moved to write in his diary again.

It's worth mentioning.

This notebook is no ordinary diary.

Zhou Cheng doesn't need to write in it like one normally writes a diary; he can simply use his thoughts.

Because the diary is bound to Zhou Cheng's consciousness, and so he can write in it anytime and anywhere he pleases.

"Imperial Arms?"

"What's this?"

Stark Mansion, Malibu.

Tony Stark gazed at the newly updated contents of the diary, pondering deeply.

Although the diary's records were sporadic and fragmented.

Lacking coherent linkage between contexts, which made analysis somewhat difficult.

One thing was clear.

It was that Imperial Arms that made Zhou Cheng see himself as a "superhero."

"Superhero"?

Hero is hero, why add the term "super" in front?

Is it just a casual boast, or is it a "super" hero like Captain America, a "super" soldier?

Tony Stark couldn't be sure.

But Tony Stark felt that even if the guy was "more than ordinary" like Captain America, it was quite possible.

[But for now, I can only quietly develop.]

[I'm not Tony Stark with a massive military-industrial complex for support, whose father is also a founder of S.H.I.E.L.D.]

[Even if he loudly declares himself Iron Man, no one dares to touch him.]

[He could even point at senators and curse them out.]

???

What the heck!

Tony Stark was completely baffled.

Having a military-industrial complex for support is indeed correct.

But since when did his father, Howard Stark, found a S.H.I.E.L.D.?

What exactly is this organization?

Although Tony Stark didn't know, judging by Zhou Cheng's tone, S.H.I.E.L.D. seemed to be quite a formidable entity.