Chapter 868: Neptune's Trident (Please Collect, Recommend, and Vote for Me) 4400 Words, Please Vote for Me
The evaluation of the New York War within SHIELD was not high. After all, it caused such a big mess. Even if they would subconsciously defend SHIELD to the outside world, they also complained a lot in front of their own people. There is no way, there is really no way to wash this point. No matter how many reasons are given, there is no way to cover up the fact that they messed up.
Phil was silent for a while.
May saw Phil's expression and gave Ward an elbow hard.
Fortunately, Phil adjusted quickly: "I believe that as long as we work hard enough, we can definitely reorganize the Avengers."
After being taught a lesson by May, Ward did not talk back. In fact, he has always been very contemptuous of such remarks that success can be achieved as long as you work hard. If things in this world are really that simple, it would be great. But seeing that Phil attaches so much importance to this matter, he will not be stupid enough to pour cold water on it again.
"This is our target this time. Arthur Curry."
As Phil introduced, Arthur Curry's information appeared on the virtual screen. There was a very detailed introduction of Arthur Curry on it, and even the fight with a group of classmates because of a dolphin in high school was remembered clearly.
"He... doesn't seem to be anything special. What abilities does he have?" Mei looked at the information, and there was nothing eye-catching on it.
"Abilities..." Phil's mouth corners slightly raised when he said this. This time Natasha really brought him a huge surprise: "He can breathe underwater, has infinite strength, and can lift a truck with one hand. His body is as hard as steel, and he can still be intact when facing rocket launchers head-on. He can command some marine life and even control water flow."
It must be said that Arthur's ability is indeed very useful. Although he is a little biased towards underwater combat, it does not mean that his combat effectiveness on land is poor. After all, he can lift a truck with one hand... This combat effectiveness is terrifying.
"What about Atlantis? We don't know much about this civilization." Mei is not as optimistic as Phil, and is still very calm.
"Atlantis... We have collected very little information about this. We only know that Arthur seems to be the prince of this civilization." Phil does not know much about Atlantis, and Natasha doesn't know much either.
"Another prince in distress?" Ward pulled the corner of his mouth and said with lingering fear.
After all, the instigator of the New York War was Loki, the villain in the last Prince in Trouble.
Phil pursed his lips: "According to the intelligence... it's very likely."
"There won't be any heir wars caused by inheritance rights this time, right? Also, even if these princes are in trouble, can't they move to another place? For example, Australia? They are surrounded by the sea!"
Americans are very arrogant and always think they are the best in the world, although this is not wrong. They always think they are the best in everything, so they don't like Britain and think that the British like to pretend. They also don't like Australia and think they are rustic, especially their accent. So there are many jokes about Australia in the United States.
Phil has also considered this possibility.
"Uh..." Phil was a little embarrassed, because from the current intelligence, although there will not be a heir war... but Atlantis seems to be full of resentment towards its own prince. Look, there was a conflict just now.
"No way? Really?!!" Ward looked like I was going to collapse.
Others were similar.
After all, half of New York was almost destroyed because of this kind of thing last time, and New York is still cleaning up the mess. Manhattan is now a big construction site. Many buildings were blown up and rebuilt. There are also wreckage left by the Chitauri, which also needs to be carefully cleaned up.
After all, a lot of Chitauri equipment was left in New York at that time. These alien equipment are very dangerous. Now the New York SHIELD branch has been dealing with this matter. There are also the corpses of the Leviathan beasts. One of them is a hundred meters long. The amount of work to clean up is huge.
Because they are alien creatures, it is very troublesome to deal with them. The CDC, the US military and SHIELD have been carefully cleaning up those things, which has led to martial law in many areas of Manhattan. Even now, many areas have not been developed.
Many people have a lot of opinions about this. That's Manhattan!
In short, if it happens again, everyone will be in big trouble!
"Don't worry, Kai is there. If there is a problem, the superhero should be able to deal with it." Phil didn't want to say that. After all, that is the responsibility of their SHIELD, but now they have to rely on a group of superheroes to cover the bottom. It's shameful to say it.
Others feel the same way.
"We... actually have to rely on those vigilantes to back us up?" Simmons whispered.
Phil pretended not to hear.
He was a flexible person. On the bright side, this was also a very good opportunity to get close to those superheroes and build good relationships. Even if it couldn't improve the relationship between superheroes and SHIELD, it could bring them closer.
...
Arthur lay in the motel, thinking about his mother.
Since he was a child, he only knew that his mother left him and his father. His concept of mother was actually incomplete. He didn't think there was anything missing in his life. His father treated him very well and he didn't lack love. He just felt that his father had trapped him in that small lighthouse.
But ever since he found out that his mother was willing to return to Atlantis to die for their father and son... or she was sacrificed by the Atlanteans after marrying someone she didn't love, giving birth to a child...
He felt a surge of anger welling up in his heart!
Are these the people her mother will protect until her death? A country that murdered her?
At least Arthur couldn't accept it. →
Vico always said that his mother wanted him to be a bridge between Atlantis and the people on land.
But how could he forget about the revenge of killing his mother?
What's more, those people didn't seem to have any intention of ending it. No, they immediately launched an attack as soon as they received the news from them.
The bridge is impossible, but life and death is quite possible!
As for the eldest prince and heir...he didn't believe it at all!
Just as Arthur was contemplating what to do next, there was a knock on the door of his hotel room.
Arthur thought it was his father. Kay and the others stayed in the best hotel. Neither Arthur nor his father were willing to spend Kay's money. After all, others had already helped them a lot. Don't push yourself too far.
They probably wouldn't come to him if they were fine.
Angel was sent away. Before being sent away, Kelly had warned her not to reveal what she saw and to pretend that nothing happened.
The reason for this was explained very clearly to Angel by Kelly. The news would only bring her endless trouble.
As a normal adult, Angel naturally knew that what Kelly said was true, so he repeatedly promised that he would not say anything.
So for now, only his father will come to find him.
Ever since Thomas learned that Atlanna was dead, his whole condition had deteriorated, as if he had aged more than ten years overnight. Arthur can understand, after all, his biggest wish in this life is to reunite with Atlanna, which is why he has stayed in the lighthouse.
It can be said that his life is supported by this expectation.
But now the support is gone...
He's not completely depressed, which is great.
Arthur did not comfort him. In his outlook on life, what men hate most at this time is comfort. Just be quiet and it will be fine.
Now that he's knocking on the door, it's time for him to come out.
But when Arthur opened the door, it was not Thomas.
But a woman I have never seen before.
This woman is beautiful, very beautiful. Has beautiful red hair.
The clothes she wears are also very unique.
A dark green bodysuit covered in scales. Logically speaking, this color scheme and shape should look strange, but on women it is particularly pleasing to the eye, and even a bit stunning.
"Miss...well, I don't know you. Besides...I don't need special services."
At this time, in this scene, Arthur subconsciously regarded her as a special service personnel. After all, this is a motel, and some wandering fireflies are too normal. It's just...are the quality of special service personnel in big cities so high?
Why is she so beautiful doing something that doesn't have a better future than this?
Alas, the world is really in decline.
Arthur sighed while planning to close the door. If it hadn't happened recently, he might have accepted it. It's so beautiful, it's not a waste to spend some money, but he's not heartless.
Mela was stunned. She didn't understand what special service was. How could she, a princess, know about this? She thought Arthur simply regarded her as a waiter. Well, the person who came was none other than Mela. She finally found Arthur's location through ancient witchcraft. That is one of the secrets of the Kingdom of Zebel. She started her own plan.
She showed so much dislike for Orm in the Kingdom of Atlantis because she wanted to give people the impression that she was a Virgin who grew up with a peaceful education and hated war. This also paved the way for what she would do next. Otherwise, if she brought Arthur back without any warning, anyone would feel that something was wrong.
So she argued with Orm, argued with her own father, and spoke out in Atlantis. They are all creating their own personalities!
Now come to Arthur, everything will fall into place. (The appearance of Mera in the movie is always a bit abrupt. Although it is foreshadowed by the previous Justice League, it still seems to have some problems. I have rationalized it here. It is not deliberately to discredit Mera. After all, Mera is close to Arthur in the comics. It also has a purpose. This is just to give a reasonable explanation for her behavior. It's a reasonable foreshadowing, otherwise it's too unreasonable. A princess behaves like a silly girl, and then she falls in love with Arthur after spending a few days with him. You know, in the movie, it's weird. This woman shows no mercy when she kills Atlanteans! Is she a pacifist?)
Seeing that Arthur was about to close the door, she immediately held the door.
"Arthur...your people need you!"
Arthur was stunned, and looked at Meila sharply.
"Who are you?!"
"I am Mera Zebel Chara from the Kingdom of Zebel! Your brother's fiancée. But I don't like your brother because he is planning to start a war!"
Arthur didn't expect that this woman was his sister-in-law.
"That's none of my business!"
"No! Of course it has something to do with you! He plans to attack the land! He wants to drag both the Atlanteans and the land people into an irrational war! For the land people and for your people, you must stop it he!"
Mela said quickly. I have to say that her acting skills are really on point. She interprets a character who does not hesitate to fight against power for the sake of world peace and dares to love and hate very well without any flaws!
Hearing that Orm planned to launch an attack on land, Arthur also knew that the matter was serious. He let go of the door and looked at Meila.
"Okay, then what do you think I should do to stop him?"
"You are the eldest son of Queen Atlanna! It is your right to inherit the throne! Now the only way we can stop the war is to take back the throne that is rightfully yours!"
"Haha..." Arthur laughed. What kind of bullshit method is this?
If a king's throne could be taken away in such a trivial way... then how sad this kingdom would be.
"Then what should I do? Run to Om and tell Om, oh, my dear brother, give me the throne? Do you think Om will give up the throne to me easily? I am the queen who was executed. You bastard! Believe me, I can't be a king. Even if I show up, those madmen who murdered their own queen will kill me immediately and show off my head everywhere. After all, there are not many fools like me. See!"
"I believe it. You won't become the king that easily."
"Look, we have reached a consensus." Arthur was about to close the door. A beautiful princess with a hole in her brain... It's really a pity. Why doesn't she have a brain when she's so good?
"But I have a way!"
Arthur turned his head to see what other outrageous comments this lunatic girl had.
"Neptune's Trident! The legendary sacred trident!"
Arthur doesn't know much about Atlantis, and Vico doesn't want him to know too much. After all, if he knows a lot, he may learn the truth about the Queen's murder, so Vico has been careful to avoid this. But some legends still say it.
For example, Neptune's Trident, the supreme artifact of Atlantis.
"That's just a legend!"
That thing disappeared ten thousand years ago.
To this day, no one is sure whether that thing really existed.
"No! That's not a legend!" Mela said firmly. In fact, all the royal families of the Seven Kingdoms know that Neptune's Trident is real. It's just that no one knows where that thing is. "With the Holy Trident, you can rule the ocean. When the time comes, you can assert your royal power and overthrow Orm."
"Haha, my royal power? My royal power ceased to exist long after my mother was murdered by the Atlanteans!"
There is definitely something wrong with this girl.
Oh my God, Neptune's Trident!
If that thing was so easy to find, it wouldn't be his turn to look for it.
So he didn't plan to waste any more time with this girl.
"I can guarantee you that as long as Orm declares war, I will treat him the same way they treated my mother! No mercy!"
As he spoke, he closed the door with a bang.
Of course he was bragging, but it wasn't entirely true. It was impossible for him to fight against Atlantis by himself. But don't forget, this world is not easy to mess with. There are so many superheroes, how could Orm be allowed to do so? What about messing around?
Meila looked at the closed door, not feeling surprised at all.
This is still within the plan, but it doesn't matter, Orm's violent careerist will make Arthur make up his mind.
There is a saying that children without love will grow up to be monsters.
That's what Om is.
He already knew the news that all the soldiers sent to deal with Arthur were wiped out. The furious King Orm is determined to take revenge!
Just tonight!
Meila soon left, all she had to do was wait.
Arthur returned to the room and just lay on the bed.
But before he could close his eyes, the door was knocked again!