Chapter 326: Chapter 326: The Cabin in the Desert
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When the S.W.O.R.D was officially established, Malorn received the news.
This organization on the surface has no apparent connection to Nick Fury.
Its founder and first director is Maria Rambeau, a close friend of Nick Fury, Captain Carol Danvers, and the Skrulls.
However, the internal branch of the S.W.O.R.D on Earth had no knowledge of the existence of the Skrulls.
The true S.W.O.R.D, along with Nick Fury and Maria Hill, had gone into space and entered the Skrull spaceship. They maintained secret communication with Maria.
Oaks was currently conducting a survey in the Victoria Desert in Australia, accompanied by a stag.
Well, like a nature spirit straight out of a fantasy novel, Malorn's appearance perfectly embodied the sacred elegance, endless nature power, and divine grace of a demi-god.
Gorgeous antlers, a pristine white body, mysterious pale purple magical patterns, and sparkling azure eyes all conveyed the feeling of a mythical creature that shouldn't exist in reality.
Although he was a bit smaller in size, about the size of an ordinary stag.
"You actually achieved a fluffy effect with vibranium, and the texture is very good..."
Oaks had marveled at it more than once:
"I didn't expect you to be so meticulous."
"...Just to get as close as possible to a natural image. Well, it took quite an effort."
Malorn raised his head proudly:
"Although it doesn't possess the powerful magical abilities of Uru metal, this is just an 'avatar.' The magical power of my true form is sufficient. Changing appearance, size, and density is also achievable.
That's why I can walk on the sand without sinking... and even fly."
His lively eyes glanced around:
"Brother, for this year's Christmas program, maybe we can play the roles of Santa Claus?"
"...Are you going to be one of Santa's reinStag? That's not a bad idea..."
Oaks nodded approvingly. However, it was unlikely to snow in the latitude where the Nature Guardian was located.
"After we finish here, we can go back and prepare... Have there been any signals detected again?"
"Not for now, brother..."
Malorn turned his head and surveyed the endless yellow sand around them with some regret:
"The bursts of cosmic energy were too brief. They only caused minimal ripples on the Gaia Mirror. If it weren't for our recent focus on the possible appearance of the Skrulls, especially similar phenomena, we might not have detected it."
Oaks stopped and closed his eyes to sense for a moment, then shook his head upon opening them:
"It's unlikely that the Skrulls would choose a desolate desert even if they arrived on Earth.
Since we have taken action on all four continents and made some progress in Oceania, this desert's management plan was already part of our agenda, so let's take this opportunity to survey."
Oaks and Malorn were able to gather detailed data on the entire desert in a short amount of time. Combined with the environmental data from the Gaia Mirror, creating a targeted management plan wasn't too difficult.
The rest would be left to the Oceania branch in Melbourne.
Once they had collected sufficient data on the desert, they looked at each other and found their real purpose for coming here.
"This strange life force... Could it be...?"
An image of someone he hadn't seen in a long time flashed through Oaks' mind:
"The Eternals?"
"Two of them!"
Malorn was somewhat surprised and pawed at the ground with his front hooves. This was the second time they had encountered the Eternals since Druig left.
Although it seemed that an Eternal had entered Avalon a long time ago, there were no traces of her left behind.
Now, in the Australian desert, there are two of them?
Although they are "Eternals," they wouldn't come here to live like hermits, would they?
"No wonder we couldn't detect them, and the information is so weak..."
Oaks contemplated:
"There is a difference between the Eternals and the native life on earth, but it is not very obvious. It's normal for the Gaia consciousness to be unable to distinguish them clearly.
Therefore, It only react when they utilize cosmic energy, and even then, it requires a significant disturbance—
I really have to say, most Eternals are quite well-behaved. We haven't heard anything about them since Druig's last appearance on the New York battlefield."
"Eternals, right? Brother, didn't you say they were robots before?"
Malorn's expression was somewhat peculiar, and the face of this vibranium body was quite expressive:
"Perhaps... their life form is somewhat similar to my current appearance?"
"Ah... that's true. But all of this is still speculation on my part. Maybe this time we can confirm some things."
Oaks rubbed his chin and nodded. Druig had mentioned that the Eternals went their separate ways, but it seems they still have like-minded people. If there are two here, it doesn't rule out the possibility of other Eternals having a similar situation.
"In any case, it seems that the abilities of individual Eternals vary, so it's always good to be prepared.
Let's go, let's go meet these two cosmic visitors..."
However, when they arrived in front of a simple stone cabin at the edge of the desert, Oaks found it hard to believe that the two Eternals lived in such a place.
This seemed to be an abandoned farm—
Located between the desert and the grasslands, judging from the process of desertification, this place might have been a lush grassland several decades or even centuries ago.
There were dilapidated livestock fences, a weather vane, farm tool tables and chairs, and some damaged old machinery randomly piled up nearby.
"They truly live up to their name, exuding a sense of tragic beauty like an epic myth."
Oaks shook his head. He could sense that the presence of the two Eternals was inside this dilapidated stone house.
"Um... Is anyone there?"
Oaks originally intended to approach the door, but seeing the door, which was probably older than him, he hesitated.
So he slightly raised his voice:
"...I am Druid Oaks Woods, an acquaintance of Druig. Could the two Eternals come out and meet me?"
"..."
There was a period of silence, and then Oaks and Malorn saw the old door slowly open.
"Wow..."
Oaks involuntarily opened his mouth.
He remembered what Heimdall told him in Asgard.
"The big guy who likes cooking."
"Do you... know Druig?"
"If I'm not mistaken, you must be... King of Heroes, Gilgamesh?"
Oaks twitched his mouth. This guy is well-built, but on the plump side, and he is wearing an apron?
"I met Druig when I went to the Amazon rainforest... We had some communication. But I learned about you in Asgard."
"I am Gilgamesh."
The big guy looked Oaks up and down and then glanced at Malorn with a peculiar expression.
"I know you too, Druid... I didn't expect you to have a connection with our Eternal race.
But you're too polite. Is this Stag a gift for me? I've never seen this breed before. Did you bring it from Asgard?"
Malorn: "..."
This guy isn't thinking of roasting him, is he?
"Gilgamesh, what happened?"
A beautiful woman with platinum long hair appeared behind Gilgamesh, causing Oaks to widen his eyes:
"It's you..."
This female Eternal was none other than the "Lady of the Lake," who had entered Avalon and bestowed Excalibur, as shown in the soul image Havel had shown him!
"Thena, you're out... Are you alright?"
Gilgamesh immediately concernedly supported her.
"How do you feel?"
"I'm fine, Gil... Who are these two?"
Thena looked at Malorn with surprise.
"Are there Stag like this on Earth?"
"Hello, 'Lady of the Lake,' I am Druid Oaks Woods from Avalon, and this is Malorn, the Nature Spirit of Avalon."
Oaks smiled and spread his hands.
"I have seen your appearance in the inheritance. The elder... had a deep impression of you."
"Ah... Is it that strange space?"
Thena was slightly startled, and a smile appeared on her face.
"So the inheritance is still there... Sorry, I seem to have forgotten how I left there back then. There seemed to be a peculiar tree inside?
But I've never seen this handsome stag."
"Well... thank you for the compliment. I just moved in recently."
Malorn tilted his head, and a glow flowed on his enormous antlers, causing Gilgamesh's plump face to twitch.
"You... can talk."
"Ah, if I don't talk, would I be roasted?"
Facing Malorn's sarcasm, Gilgamesh couldn't help but blush.
"Anyway, since you are Druig's friends and have connections with Asgard and even Thena, come in and have a seat!"
He smiled and wiped his hands on his apron.
"There are many dishes here that I personally made. Give them a try!"
Gilgamesh and Thena returned to the house, and Malorn looked at Oaks, whose expression seemed somewhat stiff, and whispered:
"Brother, if you dissect Druig, does that count as being friends?"
"...It's not dissection, just some research. I helped him recognize himself, so of course, we're friends!"
Oaks rolled his eyes and walked toward the cabin.
"I didn't expect these two to be together. Now we have something to talk about... But what happened with the cosmic energy bursts earlier?"
He walked into the cabin, followed closely by Malorn, and then...
His large antlers got stuck in the doorway.
"..."
Malorn wrinkled his nose and then phased his antlers, allowing them to pass through the brick wall. Finally, they entered the house.
"Come, after coming all this way, you must be hungry—we'll eat and chat!"
Gilgamesh had already swiftly arranged a table full of food. Seeing Malorn, he scratched his head somewhat distressedly.
"Um... I don't have any grass here."
Malorn: "...Thank you, but I don't eat grass, and I don't need to eat."
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