Shadow of the Beautiful World

Merlin's question was ultimately left unanswered.

He didn't need to answer either.

Because that question is left for Frank himself to think about, if he can get the answer by himself, then all the doubts in his mind will be explained, and it may take some time for him to get the answer.

Go, I will take care of Russo.

In front of the gate of the mysterious house, Merlin patted the shoulder of the somewhat nervous Punisher, and said softly:

Go and meet your family. I heard that today is your son's birthday. You can't do this. To be a good father, you can't miss these important days, no matter what your reasons are.

I know you're afraid of losing control and hurting them, but listen to me, Frank.

Merlin stretched out his hand to hold the lock on any door of the mysterious house, and he said to Frank:

You are now like a dilapidated ship, sailing in the stormy seas of the spiritual world, those malice hidden under the angry sea want to overturn your ship and make you fall into icy madness, and then There is no possibility of redemption.

And what you have to do now is not to rely on this dilapidated ship to fight the sea, you should return to the port of your heart, repair this ship with warm and beautiful hope, and make it stronger enough to withstand all storms .”

Merlin chuckled, and pushed the door open.

What appeared in front of Frank was the road ahead of his home in his memory, separated only by a road illuminated by the setting sun, and he could even see his son and daughter running in the house through the window.

He heard Merlin say to him:

I know, you sailors always love the sea, love challenges, and enjoy the enthusiasm of fighting, but you always need a haven where you can rest assured.

Go, be with your family, don't resist the responsibilities of a man's born mission, protect your wife and children, meet all their requirements, and shelter them from the wind and rain.

A man with a family is complete. This is a little advice from someone who has experienced it.

Snapped

Frank, who was still hesitating, was pushed out by Merlin.

He staggered step by step from the mysterious house into the real world, and stood across the road from his house.

The setting sun shone on him, and the halo like a burning flame made the veteran who was riddled with holes feel the warmth that he had not seen for a long time.

Snapped

Something was dropped at Frank's feet. He looked down and found that it was a wrapped gift, the most popular miniature omnic soldier nowadays, and the favorite toy of children.

This was prepared by Merlin for him. Today is his son's birthday. How could the old father who came from afar come back empty-handed?

Every Wednesday night at 12 o'clock, come to the mysterious room to treat your broken soul. Your disease is very difficult, so Dr. Merlin's doctor's advice to you is to eat something good and rest at ease. About 4 courses of treatment, a total of 16 months later , and you will be restored to purity.

It should be noted that during this period, suppress your desire and stop devouring other people. If you can't suppress it, find something else to distract your attention. You and your wife haven't made a man for several years, right? ?”

Dr. Merlin rang in Frank's ear with a teasing voice, and he said:

Regular sex can ensure harmony between husband and wife, so, without further ado, let's relive the good times tonight, oh, don't forget to take protective measures, because of your physique, this is very important.

Snapped

The sound of closing the door sounded behind Frank, who was bewildered.

He looked back at the empty lawn behind him, and then reached out to pick up the gift box at his feet. He took a deep breath and straightened his suit, which was kindly provided by Merlin.

It felt a little tight on Frank, who was muscular and hulking.

He crossed the road and planned to go home, but he suddenly remembered Merlin's advice just now, and subconsciously touched his lower abdomen. After hesitating for a few seconds, Frank stepped on his feet and disappeared at an extremely fast speed like a ghost.

A few minutes later, there was an extra box in his pocket.

Well, for tonight.

Since you are a patient, you have to follow the doctor's orders, even though the doctor doesn't look very serious.

ding dong

The doorbell rang, and a few seconds later, amidst the children's shouts, the door was opened.

Little Frank appeared in front of old Frank with a birthday hat and cream on the corner of his mouth.

He looked at his father who was standing outside the door, blocking the sun with a look of surprise. His face was a little dull, but soon, a smile was outlined on the child's face.

That pure, passionate smile made Frank's heart hit like a bell.

dad!

The little boy screamed and rushed forward, and was caught in Frank's hands with precision, lifted up effortlessly, and placed on his solid shoulders.

Frank carried the gift and walked into the room.

He closed the door casually, looked back at his daughter Lisa at the dining table, and his wife Maria who was busy in the kitchen with a cane. He looked at the surprised eyes of his family members and could feel their welcome and joy.

He took a deep breath, met those eyes for the first time, and said:

Although it was a bit of a surprise, but... Hello everyone, I am back.

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It's really touching, this kind of happy family scene.

In the mysterious room, Lord Raven looked at the picture displayed on the circular projection in front of him, saw Frank hugging his wife and celebrating the birthday of the child, he said to Xuanlan beside him:

Is the soul purification ritual circle in the treatment room still usable?

Yes, it can, but if it's Frank Castle's situation, you need to make some adjustments.

Xuan Lan was still wearing the black and white tuxedo butler outfit and monocle, but now she hugged the sleeping little Jonathan with both hands, gently shaking her arms, and replied:

His problem is actually quite serious. It's definitely not as easy as you make it lightly. Why don't you tell him the truth?

Why do you say that?

Merlin put down the teacup in his hand, he said:

It is not so easy to control the black light virus. Frank now seems to be standing on the edge of chaos and order, and a simple push can bring him back to life or be lost forever.

What happens to him depends entirely on what the onlookers think. My strong-willed old friend has had enough. We can help him, so let's help.

He got to this point on his own. All we have to do is spend more time and energy.

Lord Raven let out a sigh of relief, waved his hand to dissipate the projection in front of him, and said to Xuanlan:

There are already enough monsters in this world, and there is no point in having one more, but a hero who can move toward justice and order can make this world a better place, even if only a little bit.

Speaking of which, there is another guest in today's appointment, right?

Merlin glanced at the clock hanging on the wall, it was already 19:23 in the afternoon, he frowned and said:

He's almost half an hour late, whose time does that guy think he's wasting?

Xuan Lan glanced at Merlin, she said:

Do you want to remind me? After all, that guy is very important to your plan.

Well, hurry up.

Raven closed his eyes, he waved his hand and said:

Wait for another 7 minutes, if he doesn't come...it's the same as bringing a corpse.

Anyway, all I need are genes...

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In Sulfur Harbor, the nightclub run by the little succubus Mandy, it is not yet the time for the nightclub to open, but some regular customers have arrived one after another.

These aliens from various races, as well as some humans who came to join in the fun or meet the world, sat in the bar outside the nightclub, chatting to pass the time, waiting for the nightclub to open.

Mandy was wearing a red bunny girl outfit, with big bunny ears, dazzling black stockings, and high heels, standing behind the bar and mixing drinks for several guests.

There was a lovely smile on her face, which was quite romantic.

This little succubus is now an important figure in the third dynasty of monsters, and has served as the first consul for several months.

But because his professional level was too bad, and he was too salty, he was kicked out by the undead queen Xia Kela.

But this embarrassing thing is not a big problem for Mandy.

She was happy and relaxed, and simply left all the matters in the New York Alien Reserve to her companion, another follower of Merlin, the silver-handed fallen angel Luther to deal with.

He hid in Sulfur Harbor and continued to be his own nightclub manager.

To be honest, to be so indifferent to fame and fortune, this little succubus can be regarded as a legend in the heterogeneous world of the east coast.

boom

The bar door was flung open.

Wearing a black leather jacket and carrying a black ray gun larger than his body, Rocket Raccoon strode into the bar. There was a small, cute tree man sitting on his shoulder.

That was baby Groot.

After returning to the earth, the little tree man received the best nutritional supplements, so he grew up very quickly, but after experiencing a death, Groot still has a long way to go before returning to adulthood.

Carrying a gun, the murderous Rocket Raccoon strode to the bar, jumped onto the bar nimbly, grabbed Mandy's towering chest, and whispered to his slutty ex-girlfriend:

Is that bastard Quill here?

You mean Star Lord.

Mandy is a succubus, with a dissolute nature, she doesn't care about the action of Rocket licking her chest all the time. She smiled and stretched out her hand to flick the little tree figure Groot's head, and then said to Rocket:

That guy spent all night at my place last night, and he should still be sleeping in the box now.

You didn't have anything to do with him...

Rocket's eyes widened immediately. It looked at Mandy suspiciously. The latter crossed his hips in dissatisfaction and straightened his body. This action made Mandy's plump chest shake up and down, making the drinkers next to him look straight.

click

The ray gun in Rocket's hand immediately pointed at those guys who were staring at his ex-girlfriend lewdly, scaring a few low-level vampires to run away immediately.

Hey! You bastard!

Seeing the rocket drive away his guests, the little succubus screamed in dissatisfaction:

We've broken up, don't you care about my private life? You're such a nuisance! Go find your Quill, and don't disturb my business.

Two minutes later, amidst Mandy's scolding, Rocket Raccoon, who shrugged his ears and tail, kicked open the door of the box.

As a result, he saw the disheveled Peter Quill lying on the sofa soundly asleep.

Beside that guy, there are two young ladies in ragged clothes, a veela with a baby face, and a vampire with heavy makeup.

Tsk tsk, I really enjoy life.

Rocket sneered a few times, and a moment later, amidst Quill's screams, the guy was dragged out of the box by Rocket's shoulders. The little tree figure Groot took out a key with a smile, and opened the communication The door to the mystery room.

boom

Still in a hangover, Lord Star-Lord, who had risen to fame in Brimstone Harbor in recent weeks, was left on the cold floor of the Mystery Room.

The drunk Quill raised his head, and saw Raven Lord sitting on the sofa, holding a cup of tea, looking at him with indifferent eyes as if he was looking at a dead person.

You wasted 39 minutes of me.

Merlin stared at Quill, that cold sword-like gaze, which made Quill sober up immediately.

He said:

If you can't bring me good news, then I will definitely be very upset. Believe me, Quill, you won't want to see me upset.

click

The very dog-legged Rocket Raccoon pulled out his gun behind Quill, pointed the muzzle bigger than Quill's fist at Quill's head, and threatened in a sharp tone:

Master Raven has something to ask you, Quill, you'd better answer with your heart.

The double threat from the front and the back made the bewildered Quill immediately raise his hands. He half-kneeled on the ground and said loudly:

Hey, calm down, everyone, calm down.

I still don't know what happened, who can explain to me.

Merlin shook his head. The guy in front of him exuding a decadent aura made him a little disappointed. It was hard for him to imagine that such a guy would be the son of the legendary god.

The fallen angel Luther should have conveyed the news of Raven is welcome to Quill yesterday, but this guy dared not take it seriously. His own time may be meaningless, but Merlin's time is very precious .

What a burnout guy!

Raven stood up and walked up to Quill, he said:

Peter Jason Quill, let me ask you, do you know who your father is?

I have no idea.

Quill pursed his lips and said:

But I can probably guess that it should be an alien or something. I have been searching in the galaxy for so many years, but there is no news.

hum

Raven's fingers spread out, and purple light bloomed in front of Quill's eyes.

The power stone with an irregular shape was suspended in the palm of the raven's hand, and the halo it emitted was like a flame, spinning around the raven's fingers and burning, but it couldn't hurt Merlin's skin at all.

This thing, the power gem, you should have seen or heard of it.

If you are not as strong as the Heavenly Father, or if you don't have a special bloodline, there is only one end for you to touch it rashly. Your soul and body will be burned to ashes at the same time.

Merlin looked at Quill, his tone became colder, and he said:

I was going to test it in a gentler way, but because you wasted my time, I decided to be more direct... The time has come to verify your fatherhood, and I think you are also curious about it.

So...hold it, Quill!

You can see the truth you've been looking for, or die a painful death.

After all, you have to pay the price if you dare to release the pigeons of the Lord of Hell.