Shadow of the Beautiful World

Dear Merlin:

Frankly speaking, when I learned of Elsa's existence, I really had the intention of throwing everything away and flying back to Earth to beat you up. (Smiling face)

But after thinking about it carefully, this is actually an inevitable thing. When I left the earth and entered the stars, I had already prepared for this. After I calmed down and figured it out, it was actually not that uncomfortable.

We are no longer young, and we will no longer be as impulsive as young people when dealing with feelings, especially you and I are in a special situation. In fact, we have never really been in love at all. The only thing that connects us is a drunken conversation. It's just an accident.

Taros once talked to me about this issue. He told me that if you can't judge the relationship, it is better to leave it to time. Time will always let us recognize the truth of the tangled relationship. I think he is right.

Unfortunately, after so many years, your image in my heart has not become blurred by the erosion of time... Maybe this has already explained some problems.

Seeing this, Merlin's hand holding the letter paper tightened.

On a certain level, Carol's statement is also correct. She and Merlin spent a very short time together, but the two experienced many things together, plus the last passionate accident.

The relationship between them is more of a hazy meaning, and it was never revealed before Carol left the earth.

But do you really like me? Merlin. We got married because of feelings? Or was it because of hormonal disturbances? Was it because we really liked each other? Or was it because our pasts were too similar, so we were just reporting to the group heating?

Carol asked something wrong, and just through the words on the letter paper, Merlin could feel some kind of turbulent emotion in the heart of the lady who was far away from the stars.

He took a deep breath and continued to read the letter.

Perhaps the wisest man can't answer that question...

Wait until I go back, we will have a good talk on this issue, but even if I have returned, unfortunately I still can't go back now, the war between the Cree and the Skrull has reached the final stage, at present From the looks of it, it's only a matter of time before Queen Skrull's demise is over.

After the failure of the main fleet of the Skrulls, the Kerry warlord headed by Ronan will definitely change their targets and try to destroy the people of Talos. Before they are truly safe, I cannot abandon my responsibility, so you still Have to wait a while longer.

In addition, I have already deciphered part of the infinite formula you brought, but it is not only written in the ancient Cree characters, it also includes a complex text conversion system, and I need more time to decipher it. It, a year may not be enough.

But my instinct tells me that this thing is very important! It is likely to be related to the re-evolution of the Cree civilization.

Merlin, protect the secret of the infinite formula, and don't let the Kree people know. If the news is leaked, they will definitely launch another expedition with all their strength. The scale of the war will definitely be bigger than the one we experienced at the beginning. fear...

Merlin nodded, and Carol's reminder reiterated the importance of the slate that recorded the Cree's infinite formula.

That thing has now been incorporated into SHIELD's containment procedures, but this containment procedure is not omnipotent. In addition to official protection, Merlin feels that he also needs to devote part of his attention to it.

Well, I want to write more, but I think there are some things I should save until we meet...

Merlin, if things go well, we may really need to have a relationship...I mean, the kind of real communication on the emotional level, not just limited to the physical level.

But if things don't go well, I will also bless you and Elsa. After all, from your description, she is also a good girl.

However, I still hope that when I go back, there won't be a child next to you calling me Aunt Carol... If things really come to that point, then we have nothing to talk about.

In the end, the clothes you sent fit me very well, and I like them very much. It seems that you still know me as well as before, which makes me somewhat relieved.

—Carol Danvers, beyond the sea of ​​stars.

After Merlin finished reading the letter, he felt a little lost.

This lady must love you very much to accept your emotional betrayal.

Icarus suddenly said:

Recently, I occasionally pay attention to some of your human literature. In those descriptions full of emotional thoughts, I found that human beings' loyalty to love seems to be a virtue... However, Your Excellency Merlin, you don't seem to possess this kind of virtue. a virtue.

Yes, I'm a scumbag.

Merlin leaned back on the chair, he took out a cigarette, lit it, and amidst the rising smoke, he said:

I don't deserve her waiting... After all, it's been so many years.

But she still has confidence and expectations in you.

Icarus says:

Maybe, Ms. Carroll, Ms. Elsa and you will build a complex emotional system in the future, because of the interaction of various thoughts that I can't understand, and finally allow each other to coexist.

In your human literature, such situations do not seem to be uncommon. Most human males seem to have this strong possessive desire. In your emotional system, human females seem to have always been in a position of not waiting.

So, what the hell kind of book are you reading?

Merlin complained a little irritably:

I'm not as bad as you make me out to be, I'm just... well, they're good girls...

It's hard to let go?

Icarus whispered:

Giving up any of them will make you feel painful, because they all have an important place in your heart... With all due respect, Your Excellency Merlin, this is more like a kind of self-deception, you just simply don't want to see them There are other men around you, which is your possessiveness at work.

Damn it! You're an artificial intelligence...you...

Merlin stood up, he wanted to refute, but in the end, the hand he waved fell down weakly.

He looked at the night outside the window, and at the moment when the cigarette burned out, he said wearily:

Well, you're right, Icarus.

I can't tolerate another man around Carol or Elsa. I hope they can be around me. The lack of any one will make me feel painful. I have doubted my life. Those who appeared in my life Are the girls arranged to…”

Now I understand that the appearance of the two of them may be due to fate, but my relationship with them is real, and there are no other factors intervening.

Merlin clenched his fingers and let the black mist burn the cigarette butt in his hand to ashes. He said:

Isn't such a relationship worth keeping? Is it wrong for me to try to keep such a beautiful thing?

Looks like you've already made up your mind.

Icarus said quietly:

You decide to go on this road of scumbags?

Only them!

Merlin moved his shoulders, and he said stubbornly:

Call it what you want, it's a tough decision, but I've made it.

Okay, Icarus, don't blame me anymore, the fortress just came back, can you restore the experience of the silly dog's journey from the program backed up in the fortress database? I mean, that raccoon, still There's that treant, their appearance...is it really an accident?

swish

A stereoscopic projection appeared in front of Merlin's eyes, completely restoring the scene where Frank met Rocket and Groot.

Judging from the information collected so far, the encounter between the two special life forms and Frank was not deliberately arranged, unless the Cree knew in advance that Frank carried the infinite formula, but this possibility is also very small.

According to the way of thinking of the Kree people, after learning that the infinite formula is hidden on the earth, they should immediately send a fleet instead of carrying out this kind of espionage operation with too many uncertain factors.

Icarus made a judgment, Merlin nodded, and he said softly:

Well, but this possibility cannot be ruled out. Can you monitor those two life forms?

Rocket Raccoon has alien technology, and mechanical monitoring is likely to be discovered, so I suggest you use magic monitoring.

Icarus says:

Use Victor, or other magical means that I can't understand.

Well, then use...

boom

Before Merlin finished speaking, there was a loud noise under the house. It sounded like the sound of some kind of weapon firing, and it was accompanied by Rocket Raccoon's terrified scream.

swish

Merlin appeared in the room in a blink of an eye, only to see Rocket holding an alien assault gun that was taller than other people, trying to aim at Gu Gu, and Gu Gu also had his teeth and claws on his face.

Raven magically traps the grumpy raccoon in mid-air, while Lorna holds Goo-goo tight to keep him from rushing out and eating Rocket and Groot.

Frank was in a daze, only the tree figure Groot seemed to have happened,

The tree man was still sitting on the sofa, drinking beer from vines, while watching the ultimate confrontation between cat and mouse on TV, his eyes were full of joyful smiles.

What's wrong?

Merlin frowned and looked at the wall that had been punched out and still emitting gunpowder smoke. He looked back at the screaming Rocket Raccoon, and said:

Mr. Rocket, do you have a problem with my cat?

Damn it! Yours isn't a cat at all! It's a Yuan Devourer! Damn it, kill it!

Rocket Raccoon, who was held in the air by magic, danced and struggled, and shouted to Merlin with a panicked expression:

It can easily eat your world! It can also lay hundreds of eggs at a time, with terrifying tentacles protruding from its mouth, and a stomach bag that can be called a connection to another dimension. They spit it out. It is not yet an adult, and it may be killed, quick! Kill it!

Yes, my cat is a devouring beast.

Merlin stretched out his hand towards Gugu, who gave Rocket a disdainful glance, then lightly jumped into Merlin's arms, rubbed his head against Merlin's arm, then stretched out his paws to cover his eyes.

With an innocent look on his face.

We all know what Goo-goo is, we don't need you to remind us, Mr. Rocket.

Merlin waved his hand, Ruiwen's magic holding the rocket was eliminated, and it fell to the ground. The raccoon looked at Googu, who was held in Merlin's arms, and it took a step back subconsciously. It said:

Okay, okay, you lunatics. This world is really dangerous, and some people keep Yuan Devouring Beasts as pets... Well, speaking of it, I actually have a little suggestion.

The Rocket scratched his head and said to Merlin:

We don't actually need to kill it. Really, we can sell it on the black market. You must know that the number of devouring beasts in the entire universe is extremely rare. It is said that they have something to do with the terrifying swallowing star, what I mean Yes, it's worth the money!

The raccoon looked at Goo Goo in Merlin's arms, its two eyes were shining with light of wealth, it rubbed its hands in a philistine manner, and said to Merlin:

Just send it to the black market, and believe me, a lot of people will go crazy for it. Out-of-the-wild collectors are willing to pay big bucks for it...you'll be in this world, no, this galaxy The richest person. I am very familiar with the black market, I mean, I can help you to clear up the relationship, of course there will be a little intermediary fee, maybe 5%, which is not much.

No! Not for sale!

The first objection was Ruiwen. This quiet-looking girl pushed her round-rimmed glasses. There was already a dangerous dark red energy in her hand. She said to Rocket with a blank face:

If you dare to say one more word, tonight's dinner will be braised raccoons.

Yes! Not for sale!

Lorna also stood in front of Merlin and Cuckoo, opened her hands, and two mechanical and metal eagles also flew in from the window, stopped on both sides of Lorna's body, and screamed fiercely towards the rocket. block to:

Gugu is a family member, you can't sell it!

Haha, the idiot Rocket has angered everyone.

Frank, who secretly hid in the kennel, looked at this scene with a smile on his face. Its idea of ​​inviting Rocket and Groot to the house was not pure, and now things have gone according to Frank's ideas.

The nasty Goo Goo has a new malicious opponent, and he doesn't have to worry about being beaten by cats anymore.

The plan works!

Uh, fine.

The Rocket looked around, and found that no one supported it at all. The wise little man immediately changed his expression, and said to Merlin:

The people in your world are really unfriendly... But speaking of it, I parked the ship at the star port for repairs. The ship is too old and I plan to sell it. Frank told me, you are this A big shot in the world, so, are you interested in another deal?

Oh? An alien ship?

Merlin blinked, and he said to Rocket:

Yes, but you don't need to talk to me. I will find a special person to discuss this matter with you. During this period, you can stay at my house first. Of course, the hole, did you see it, you used a gun A hole is punched out, and you are responsible for fixing it.

Do you need to pay rent? Does it come with food?

The Rocket rubbed his hands, and it said to Merlin:

Groot and I came out in a hurry, we didn't bring much money with us, and you don't need star dollars in this world, so it's embarrassing.

Stay here with peace of mind.

Merlin says:

After all, it's Frank's friend. I have to give silly dog ​​some face. But your tree man friend can't go out in broad daylight, it will scare the ordinary people around. If you want to go out to see the scenery of the world, you can find Riven gives you a magical vision.

Ten minutes later, the dinner Lorna ordered was delivered, and it was still the snacks and pizza from Mick's Restaurant. Everyone was very satisfied, including the tree man Groot.

This tree man is really omnivorous. It rolls up the pizza with a branch and puts it in its mouth, and then enjoys it, which is really fun.

But when the dinner was about to end, Merlin received a special report.

Your Excellency Merlin.

Icarus projected a map of the west with a red dot on it, and she said to Merlin:

Just now, the satellite detected a huge burst of gamma rays... The address is in the school district of the secret experimental project of the military that you asked me to monitor.

Your worst guesses came true...the soldiers, they screwed up.

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Sogou