The source of disaster in the Marvel world

Actually, those life and death talismans are still a lie, but what Betsy put on Constantine is real.

Some time ago, Betsy had been studying the Zerg subject, and Constantine was the latest test subject.

Facehugger, that's right. Bugs are originally boarders and have the most primitive way of using their hosts to cultivate themselves.

Betsy just adjusted its genetic structure to make the organism more efficient in parasitism and shorten the growth cycle of the parasite.

And by adding bioevolvable genes, it can evolve itself by absorbing the host's own genes, and it can complete its own genetic evolution in a short growth cycle.

The living organisms have a brood consciousness, which allows Betsy to better control them.

There is a larva lying near Constantine's heart. The parasitic larva can use its tentacles to pull tightly near the host's heart and absorb nutrients.

The tentacles are covered with barbs, and unless it voluntarily retracts the tentacles or is carefully removed by a very high-end surgeon, it will be difficult to completely remove it from the host.

After all, being close to the heart, even Stephen Strange, a famous surgeon who would later become Doctor Strange, may not be able to guarantee a 100% chance of completing the operation.

Currently, the facehugger on Constantine is in a dormant state.

If Betsy disappears or dies, the facehugger on Constantine will be released from dormancy, and within a week, it will be able to absorb nutrients and grow into a mature body that can be broken out.

You know, such facehuggers have strong reproductive and evolutionary capabilities. Once leaked, they will be even more terrifying than the zombie virus.

Because the zombie virus only infects the host itself. If the host is a child, it can only become a little zombie. But the facehugger is different. As long as it has sufficient protein, it can reproduce indefinitely and absorb excellent genes to evolve itself. , and at the same time, every mature body is a good hunter.

Betsy came up with this through research on the template priorities of aliens in previous movies.

Having said that, through Betsy's introduction, Constantine learned about the life and death talisman that was close to myth and legend. In addition, Constantine's body's reaction, and his eyes that could see another world, he also discovered that he had , has a vitality different from his own.

This made Constantine very panic. Every month, if he didn't get the antidote, he would die from all the insects. Betsy had already given him a preliminary experience.

Therefore, Constantine readily agreed to Betsy's request. However, after he listened to Betsy's description and examined the wounds on Betsy's body and the book tied with iron chains, he had to sigh,

"It's unbelievable that you actually defeated the Ghost Rider with pure strength. Although based on your description, it is estimated that the one who lost the spirit of revenge is an old knight, but it is also incredible."

Constantine was a little in disbelief, but he felt relieved when he recalled how he was captured in the alley before he even made any move.

"This is the book you are talking about. I can feel that it contains powerful magic and a strong dark atmosphere. How did you find such a book?

If in the hands of a dark wizard, such a rich dark magic aura could even be called an artifact by them. You actually found such a thing just in a base. "

Constantine wore gloves made of some special material and looked at the book that Betsy had tied up with chains. However, he had no way to confirm the origin of this, so Constantine did not dare to open it casually for the time being. , I have to go back to his home and check the magic items book, maybe there will be some clues.

"Fortunately, you used the iron chain often used by Ghost Rider to tie up this magic book. It seems to be often used by Ghost Rider. This chain has often been baptized by the flames of vengeance. It is already a rare magic item. Well, it just so happens that the power of the Flame of Vengeance restrains the magic of this book, which is why you have not been completely controlled by the devil and taken away your soul until now."

Constantine studied the chains on the book incredulously.

"Maybe we can add some runes to the chains,"

"Rune"

Betsy has some curiosity. This is an area that Betsy has not touched, and it also attracts Betsy. She is very interested in researching new things.

"Oh, in fact, many characters or runes in ancient times have special meanings. As long as the carving techniques, materials and application are in place, such effects can be produced."

Constantine explained casually.

"I already understand the specific situation. Now, the most important thing for us is to find out whether the book on you was written by the big demon."

"what"

Betsy was a little confused. In her imagination, to deal with such a matter, she shouldn't draw a huge magic circle and recite this long and awkward spell.

Or use some kind of talisman, sprinkle a little chicken blood or black dog blood or something, step on the seven stars, mommy and mommy coax him or something.

In fact, there is not even any spell-casting action, but simply to check which demon created this book. Is this the rhythm that U intends to give the opponent three consecutive qualities?

Seeing Betsy who was a little confused, Constantine explained helplessly.

"In magic, a name means more than just a title. Knowing the other person's real name allows us to solve them better. Demons and angels cannot come directly to the world. If they want to obtain the soul of this world, they can It must be done through some means and rules.”

Constantine began to put his belongings into his pockets one by one, and explained while putting them away.

"So they will leave something they made with their own hands in the world. Some are a dagger, some are a gun, some may be a cup, and some may even be a pair of glasses, a pocket watch, etc. Of course, it also includes books, and This is used as a medium. As long as the user reaches a certain contract or a certain transaction, they can cross the boundaries and rules of the world and take away the other party's soul or descend on them."

Constantine glanced at the six-pointed star seal on the back of Betsy's hand and said to Betsy.

"This is one of the signs of media triggering."

"But I didn't sign any agreement or ask the other party for anything."

Betsy didn't sign anything with the devil, and she didn't intend to exchange anything from the other party.

"Oh, I'm talking about regular demons. The one you have is obviously not, so they like a more direct approach."

After checking that nothing was missing, Constantine stood up, gave Betsy a signal, and began to walk outside.

"If it's convenient, can you show me a way?"

Constantine had a headache after looking at the intricate laboratory, and Betsy quickly walked ahead.

"Didn't you say that they have regulations and cannot interfere in the human world? Why are you saying that you can now?"

Becky asked very curiously as she led Constantine out of a laboratory located in a suburban forest.

"Well, how can I explain it to you? You can understand that they are one of our dark spaces, attached to our main world. Well, this also involves some knowledge of space science, which is very troublesome to explain. Or it can be understood this way "Our world is like a sandwich. Well, the middle part of the sandwich belongs to us, and the top and bottom parts belong to heaven and hell. Although they are not the same thing, they are a whole."

Constantine made a phone call and informed the other party of his location, looking at Betsy thoughtfully.

"You seem to be very interested in these things. This is not what a scientist should do. Don't you put science first in everything?"

After lighting a cigarette, Constantine leaned against the tree on the side of the road and complained to Betsy.

"Everything has its own rules that can be found. Isn't there a saying that says so? The end of science is metaphysics. It's just that humans currently have no way to fully explain those things, so they feel incredible. You have to know that if a person used to Tell him you can fly, and he will think you are crazy and even tie you to the stake, but now you only need to buy a plane ticket, that's all."

Betsy's eyes were filled with enthusiasm, and her interest in studying new things made Betsy's eyes shine brightly after not having a good rest in these dozens of days.

"I'm not interested in discussing some academic issues with you. I was coerced by you to help you. Now I just want to solve your damn trouble quickly, and then you can get rid of the things in my body." Take it away and we won’t have any contact from now on, that’s all.”

Constantine saw the vehicle approaching in the distance, dropped the cigarette butt in his hand, stepped on it hard, crushed the sparks on it, and then said to Betsy.

"Get in the car. We have a lot of things to deal with next. I don't want to be buried with you."

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"Is this your secret base?"

In the basement of the small stone house, Betsy looked around curiously. She found that there were many quaint old objects here, just when Betsy was curiously about to touch a mirror on the table.

"Hey you better not touch it"

Constantine stopped Betsy's behavior and moved the mirror further away from Betsy before explaining.

"This is the mirror of the soul I obtained when I was exorcising demons in Egypt. It can absorb the soul of the person who illuminates it and imprison that soul in the mirror."

"Uh ok"

Betsy took back her hand without interest, pointed at a dried human hand on the cabinet, and complained to Constantine,

"Isn't this also your collection?"

"This is the Hand of Honor. This is the left hand of a hanged person. It was soaked in amniotic fluid for 7 years and made. After lighting it and reciting the incantation, you can summon the dead and bring them back to life for a short time."

Constantine took out a book or books from the cabinet, placed it on the table, and began to rummage through it. Betsy sat on a chair boredly, looking around boredly.

Time passed quickly. After Chas refilled Betsy's cup of coffee, Constantine finally closed the heavy book and softened his dry eyes with his hands. Constantine looked tired. Said to Betsy.

"It seems that the book you have is so old that even my classics don't have detailed records."

"Then what should we do?"

"It seems we have to try our luck elsewhere. Betsy, you should be very good at fighting, right?"

Constantine smiled evilly and said to the confused Betsy.