Chapter 101: Loki Saw the Space Gem, The Omega Ray Vision

Ethan despised certain types of people, yet today, he found he only truly disliked those who exuded an ugly or brutish demeanor. For instance, while he found himself uninterested in ordinary people, he held a certain fascination for gifted individuals like Storm and Domino, both possessing improved bloodlines, alluring physiques, and fine features. He mused aloud, "In the end, I guess I just like beautiful women."

Lying on his bed, he observed the moving quilt. Beneath it, Domino was diligently serving her boss, flashing him a playful smile. Sandy and Inez, meanwhile, had discreetly found separate rooms to rest in. Later, when Domino's "luck" led her to wander into his room (according to her), she was more than willing to undergo an "interview" to demonstrate her abilities. With her salary secured, the cunning "black fox" enthusiastically engaged him in battle.

Status Panel

• Host: Ethan Hayes

• Wealth Value: 83.93675 billion points (usable to enhance abilities)

• Desire Points: 612.1 million points (usable for breakthroughs)

• Bloodline: Kryptonian bloodline (Level 1 gene lock), Human bloodline (Level 1 gene lock)

• Abilities: Mammoth Strength, Dragon Pulse, Biological Force Field

• Special Abilities: Frozen Fruit (Level 3, Mastery at Origin), Burning Fruit (Level 3, Mastery at Origin), Shining Fruit (Level 3, Mastery at Origin), Mind Mastery (Master Level), Water Control Magic (Dominion Level), Man of Steel (Peak), Super Flight (Peak), Ice Breath (Peak), Heat Ray (Peak), Clairvoyance (Peak), Super Hearing (Peak)

• Skills: Phantom Fist (Transformation Realm), Dragon Elephant Prajna Kung Fu (Thirteenth Level, Peak)

• Tasks: Blue Blind Box (1)

Independent Tasks:

1. Yi ZeFang: In the presence of a special heroine, establish a close bond for substantial rewards. Mission Reward: Blue Blind Box (stacked once). Task Attributes: independent, unlimited.

2. Collection of Infinite Gems: Each Infinite Gem collected grants a Golden Blind Box. Upon collecting all six, earn an additional Black Blind Box. (Completion: 0/6)

With the mission complete, Ethan's Desire Points had increased slightly. Despite her intense stamina, Domino wasn't quite as powerful as Sandy or Inez, who'd had their bodies enhanced.

"Domino," Ethan said with a smirk, "head to the lab tomorrow and let Raven know I've given you permission to inject the Super Soldier Serum." He refrained from mentioning the Spider Serum. He was curious to see what would happen if a mutant like Domino were to receive the enhancement.

The lab had already obtained gene samples from Sandy and Inez and was in the process of adapting genetic agents. However, Ethan suspected Domino's powers might yield particularly interesting results. Her "lucky streak" might play a role in the outcome as well. The truth was, Ethan had learned Domino's casino losses weren't really bad luck. Every dollar she lost was donated to an international children's charity in her name—laundering her black-market earnings into something pure and good.

With a satisfied smile, Ethan settled back into his bed, content with his "taste of chocolate."

Asgard

During a celebratory feast, Thor Odinson walked to a balcony overlooking the ruins of the Bifrost. His heart was heavy; with Bifrost destroyed, he was unable to return to Earth. More troubling was the fate of his brother, Loki, whose body had vanished into the endless depths of space.

His father, Odin, joined him and placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "You will be a wise king," Odin said solemnly.

Thor looked back at his father with sadness in his eyes. "There will be no wiser king than you… and no better father. I have so much to learn." Thor paused. "Perhaps, someday, you will be proud of me."

Odin responded quietly, "I am already proud of you."

Meanwhile, Heimdall stood at the Bifrost's end, gazing into the distance. "Is she alright?" Thor asked eagerly, referring to his love, Jane Foster.

Heimdall responded, "She is still searching for you."

A faint smile appeared on Thor's face, though he was uncertain whether the distance between them could be overcome. He shifted his thoughts. "What of Loki? Has he been found?"

Heimdall was silent. Thor's heart grew heavy, for he knew Loki had been seeking their father's approval, but Odin's indifference had crushed him. Despite everything, Thor resolved to bring Loki back one day.

A Mysterious Base in the United States

Dr. Erik Selvig stood perplexed in a dimly lit underground lab. "This place feels like a maze. I half-expected them to bring me here to kill me," he joked uneasily as Nick Fury approached.

"You did well in New Mexico, Doctor," Fury replied. "Many were impressed by your work."

Selvig shrugged. "I still have much to accomplish. Foster's theory, the doorway to other dimensions—it's unprecedented."

Fury led him to a silver case on a table and opened it, revealing the blue glow of the Tesseract. Selvig's eyes widened in awe. "What… what is this?"

"Power, Doctor. If we can learn to harness it, it would mean unlimited energy."

Unbeknownst to Selvig, a reflection of Loki's face appeared in a nearby mirror, smiling wickedly. Through subtle manipulation, Loki murmured, "This… is interesting," as Selvig echoed the phrase with a matching smile.

As Fury began outlining plans for Selvig's research, Loki's presence simmered in the background. Fury was set on wielding this power not just for defense but as an offensive weapon that could allow humanity to confront potential threats head-on. He envisioned the Avengers not only defending Earth but taking the battle to their enemies' doorsteps.

Meanwhile, Back at Ethan's Villa

Ethan pushed Domino off him gently, musing that her skin, smoother than silk, was quite the treat. But his new Kryptonian blood had fortified his body and sharpened his powers. Taking a cold shower, he found himself intrigued by the power dynamics of his new abilities, particularly the fusion of his Devil Fruit powers.

Combining the atomic manipulation of the Burning Fruit, Shining Fruit, and Heat Ray, Ethan was working toward creating his own "Omega Ray." Drawing inspiration from Darkseid's infamous attack, the Omega Ray was an ultimate weapon capable of obliterating nearly anything in its path. His Mind Mastery skill would allow him to control the Omega Ray with precision—an unparalleled force.

As he pondered these developments, Sandy's voice drifted up from the kitchen, humming as she prepared lunch. Downstairs, Inez and Domino chatted, although Inez seemed slightly annoyed.

"Domino, you sneaky little fox," Inez teased. "Stealing the boss all night."

Sandy, catching her gaze, replied with a laugh. "Come on, Inez, you know sharing is caring. And besides, if the boss only had one 'believer,' it might not even be you."

As Ethan came downstairs, he was greeted with a feast prepared by Sandy. He joined the ladies, all of whom seemed in high spirits after last night's activities. Just as they settled down to eat, Ethan's phone rang. Glancing at the screen, he saw it was a call from his associate, Yuan.

"Boss, we have a situation," Yuan said gravely.

Ethan's face grew serious. "Alright. I'll be there shortly." He ended the call and turned to the others, his mind already shifting gears. "Duty calls."

Ethan's mind was clear, his focus sharpening. He knew that whatever challenge lay ahead, he was more than ready to face it.

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