Shadow of the Beautiful World

The sedatives used by demon hunters are generally used on other species. The silvery liquid contains a lot of magic materials, and the effect is strong and swift. Even the most violent stone troll can quickly slip into a coma after being injected.

But Bruce Banner woke up earlier than Merlin predicted, and the sedative that Coulson injected for him took effect for less than 5 minutes.

In the dark interrogation room, Banner woke up leisurely, probably because the effect of the sedative was so good, he seemed to have had a good sleep, and after opening his eyes, even his breathing became much more stable , and his complexion has also become much better.

But before Banner's eyes, the agent interrogator with a tall hairline was gone, replaced by another person.

Merlin didn't bring any interrogation tools either. He just leaned on the chair in front of Banner, playing with a cigarette in his hand, as if waiting for the scientist to wake up. While Banner was looking at him, Merlin flicked his fingers, and the light in the dim interrogation room was turned on, and the light that was not dazzling illuminated the entire room.

do you remember me?

Merlin glanced at Banner, and he asked:

You should have seen me.

Bruce Banner curled up in the chair. He carefully looked at Merlin's face, the gloomy eyes, the thin cheeks, the well-groomed broken hair, the always pursed mouth, and his body. That black windbreaker, shirt and little black vest lined with it.

After a while, Banner reached out and rubbed his forehead, he said:

I vaguely remember that I had a fight with you. My mind is in a mess. As long as I recall that night, my brain hurts, like...

There's a voice, right?

Merlin looked at Banner, and he said softly:

There's a voice in your head, maybe it's growling, anyway, I don't think he'll have a good conversation with you. He's like a wild beast trapped in a cage, roaring to break out of the blockade you set up with reason... Banner, you actually know what happened to you, I think you should be very clear.

Merlin knocked on the table, and he said to the scientist whose face became a little more astonished:

You are just stubborn and unwilling to admit it. Because there is a monster hidden in your body...

call...

Bruce Banner's breathing became a little heavier, but the next moment, Merlin pinched the Axi seal, as if an invisible hand was stroking Banner's spirit, smoothing away the unreasonable anger.

He reached out, took a cigar from his pocket and handed it to Banner, saying:

Try this... There are some magic ingredients in it, which can make you calmer. Don't worry, Banner, I'm not here to ask questions, I'm here to help you.

Banner didn't reach out to pick it up. As an excellent scientist, he was well aware of the threat of tobacco to the body. But with a slight flick of Merlin's finger, the cigar was brought into his mouth, and then a dancing flame ignited, lighting the cigar for him.

As the smoke rose, Banner smelled a scent like sandalwood, which made him feel very comfortable, and also relieved his tense spirit instinctively.

In the interrogation room, there were two people sitting on both sides of the interrogation table. They did not speak and looked very silent.

One was quietly smoking a cigar while the other was watching him.

Turn off the lights.

Banner whispered:

He doesn't like light very much...it irritates him.

But you like light, Banner.

Merlin did not turn off the lights in the interrogation room, he said to the scientist in front of him:

You can't follow him in everything. Now you are in charge of this body, not him. You can act according to your own ideas. Relax, don't worry, he won't lose control. Even if he loses control, he will Can't hurt anyone else in this room...

Merlin whispered to Banner:

After all, Hulk is not the only one who used to be a monster here.

Banner looked at Merlin in surprise, and after a while, he nodded.

The scientist curled up in the chair changed his posture to make himself more comfortable, and he said to Merlin:

What do you want to talk about?

Before I start, let me tell you something.

Merlin pushed his glasses and said to the scientist in front of him:

Hulk's rage did not cause any casualties, and even the people in the laboratory basically escaped. Your girlfriend Betty, your future father-in-law, General Thaddeus, are all in this base now, no one Hurt them, but I have to wait until the turmoil of this matter subsides before I can release them.

That's good...that's good.

The worry in Banner's eyes suddenly dissipated, he looked at Merlin, and he said seriously:

Since I woke up, I have a lot of messy memories in my head, it's like I lost control of my body, I can vaguely remember those, in the ruins, the Hulk... he was roaring, and others In the battle, it seems to be a demon that only exists in legends, Hulk is very angry, he can't suppress the demon, he is getting more and more angry, as if he is out of control.

I was like being thrown into a tornado, my consciousness was being pulled, that feeling... It's hard to describe, I tried to manipulate him, to appease him, but it was useless. Hulk sensed the danger, He doesn't want to listen to me, and he can't understand... He's like, just born, he...

Don't rush, speak slowly.

Merlin took out two cups and used magic to create some spring water. He handed a cup of water to Banner, and he said gently:

I can understand your feelings. Believe me, I am a wizard. I can understand things that are difficult for science to explain.

wizard?

Banner took the cup. His throat was really thirsty. He poured the water in the cup into his throat. The sweet spring water tasted great. He pursed his lips, put the cup back on the table, and said to Merlin:

I've read some rather partial papers before, and some of my friends who are very accomplished in the field of science also believe that magic really exists, but this is the first time I've come into contact with it. Magic...does it really exist? ?”

Of course it exists, and it's as real as science.

Merlin looked at Banner, he didn't speak, but his voice sounded in Banner's mind, he stretched out his finger, the gathered magic power was beating in the palm of his hand, and soon formed a burning rose, and then scattered sparks It turned into a halo flying all over the sky, constantly revolving around Banner.

The scientist stretched out his hand and touched the fire light suspended in front of him. The flame was burning, but it was not hot, but very gentle, as if it had been endowed with another form of existence.

It's totally unscientific, but it's magic.

It's amazing.

Banner watched the flames covering his palm like a stream of water, his always gentle eyes were shining with the light of exploration, he said to Merlin:

Did you also use this kind of power to suppress Hulk?

Well, you can understand it this way, although the actual situation is more complicated than you think.

Merlin shrugged and said:

Okay, let's talk about magic at any time later, let's continue talking about Hulk. Dr. Banner, I know you also have profound attainments in psychology. Do you think the birth of Hulk means something to you? What?

Merlin's question kept Banner silent for a few seconds. He took a sip of his cigar, his eyes full of thoughts, and he said to Merlin:

That should be...another personality.

My childhood was not so happy. I suffered abuse. In short, I know that there is a dark part in my character, which stems from childhood pain and awareness of self-protection. But my psychological situation is very Healthy, I'm also a psychologist, I can judge my situation by myself.

Banner looked into Merlin's eyes, and he said very frankly:

Especially after meeting Betty, my girlfriend is also a talented researcher, and we regularly counsel each other. But Hulk, the birth of Hulk was a real accident.

After being accidentally trapped in the chamber and seeing the gamma ray generator activated, I was terrified.

Encouraged by Merlin, Banner recalled that night again, clenched his fists, took a deep drag on his cigar, and said:

That thing, including the entire intensive test, was designed by me myself. I know better than anyone what will happen to me after the instrument is accidentally activated, just like what I said to the agent with a high hairline before. That being said, death...the fear of death is ravaging me.

I just couldn't stop the fear and I was yelling, and I remember it so well, I was literally breaking down...especially after seeing Betty and the others leave, I felt, I felt myself Abandoned.

Maybe that fear awakens a hidden personality...

Banner's body began to shake, and he said:

I'm scared, as if I'm back in my childhood, I'm so eager to have a strong person that I can rely on, but no... no, I can only imagine myself who is strong enough, maybe, maybe I'm enough When I am strong, those hurts, those reprimands, those whips will go away from me.

Hulk?

Merlin says:

You call your other self Hulk? Why?

I have no idea...

Banner shook his head irritably, and said:

I don't know, before that night, that personality has been sleeping in the depths of my mind, I have enough ability to suppress him, my wisdom is strong enough, I can rely on it to protect myself, but I am too scared , so he reappeared, and he tried to protect me.

At the moment when those lights, those green lights, scorching hot enough to melt the body appeared, my despair reached its peak.

Banner's eyes widened, his pupils dilated.

Banner's mood is starting to become unstable, Merlin, Hulk has been awakened, and he is fighting with Banner for control of his body!

Icarus' warning sounded in Merlin's ears, but Merlin didn't care.

He reached out and clenched the cold ice key in his pocket, and he said to Bruce Banner, who was on the verge of being empty in front of him:

Keep talking, Banner, I'm listening. Tell that, tell what you're hiding, you don't need to live in fear, I'm here, I'll protect you, go ahead... go on!

I'm terrified, you know? Mr. Merlin, I helplessly seek any help, like a drowning man trying to seize every possible chance to survive.

Banner's clenched fist made a crackling sound, and he said to Merlin fiercely:

Those lights, those lights full of gamma rays were shining on me, and I knew I was going to die the next moment...but I can't die, I can't...I still have a lot of things to do, and I still have Betty. ..I can't die, I want to live.

So, the birth of the Hulk was not an accident...

Merlin looked at Banner's eyes that had changed, and said softly:

You took the initiative to wake him up?

Yes, I call him, as I did when I was a child.

The muscles on Banner's face began to twist, and his thin body also began to swell. The chair behind him was crushed by the rapidly increasing weight. Those green muscles, wide palms and big feet easily tore apart Banner's body. Hospital gown, after just a second, Hulk appeared again.

He stood in front of Merlin, and under the light, Hulk's bald head looked very happy.

But this time, he didn't start smashing things crazily as soon as he appeared. On the contrary, Banner's last trace of consciousness seemed to be still in that body, and Hulk's square face stared at the thin Merlin in front of him. , he said in a low voice:

Hulk, answer the call!

Hulk, protect Banner!

Hulk's roaring voice brought up gusts of wind, blowing Merlin's hair, but Merlin was not afraid. He looked at Hulk standing in front of him, and at this green devil with muscles, the last doubt in his heart was also gone. was untied.

So, it's not just fear that makes you a monster...

And... love?

Merlin shook his head, he took out the ice key from his pocket, he looked at Hulk, he said:

This is such an old story. Hulk, let Banner out, I have something to ask him!

You, dangerous!

Hulk clenched his fists. He obviously recognized Merlin as the one who beat him up in the ruins before. He raised his fist and threw it at Merlin, roaring angrily:

Hulk hates you, Hulk, smash it!

boom

The interrogation table in front of Merlin was easily smashed into a pile of sawdust. Seeing Hulk rushing towards him again, Merlin shook his head. He raised his hand and said softly:

You are such a naughty child... Calm down.

hum

The Ice Key was activated, and just before Hulk's fist touched Merlin's head, a white dimensional rift suddenly appeared, like the mouth of a giant beast, swallowing Hulk who rushed over into it.

boom

The furious Hulk fell out of mid-air like a cannonball, and smashed his head into the waist-deep snow. In this dead and cold world, the big green man raised his head blankly. Here...

But there was nothing for him to throw around.

In the modern interrogation room, several agents were picking up the sawdust and wreckage on the ground, while Merlin stood aside, holding a pocket watch in his hand, and he said:

30 minutes, it should be about the same?

Suggest shortening to 20 minutes.

Icarus says:

Hulk may be able to withstand the severe cold of hoarfrost, but Dr. Banner is undoubtedly very weak. If he is exposed to such a world of ice and snow in the form of an ordinary person, it only takes a few minutes for him to suffer irreversible severe frostbite.

Merlin took out a magic book and molded a chair with magic power. While flipping through the obscure magic knowledge, he said:

Well, ok, then 25 minutes, remember to remind me when the time comes.