Chapter 23: Hulk’s Gift
"Combining Hulk's strength with Banner's goodness and genius mind, this might be the ultimate superhero."
"Yes, Hulk's journey was not easy. Initially driven by fear of others, he took a spacecraft to escape Earth. Now I see kids bravely taking photos with him. It's proven on Earth; Hulk is a superhero now."
"I won't say anything more; Hulk will be my hero from now on."
When Hulk transforms, he possesses unbeatable and immense power, but it's also when his sanity disappears, turning him into a destructive force filled with rage and indiscriminate attacks.
During recovery, goodness emerges, but so does the loss of superhero strength.
It's a highly contradictory situation.
Power, goodness, and sanity don't align, yet Banner and Hulk never give up.
Not becoming a villain, instead, taking steps and finally reaching an agreement with Hulk, achieving the best posture.
Not only having Hulk's strength but also goodness and genius like Banner.
Observing this scene, many across the universe feel relieved.
Even Banner himself shows joy.
"I never expected to reach an agreement with Hulk in the end. Isn't this incredible?"
Banner feels the writer truly understands him.
Even though Hulk causes massive destruction at times, without goodness and reasoning, he wouldn't be a superhero.
But what excites him the most is not just mastering strength but also goodness and intellect, becoming a true superhero.
That's what he hoped for.
Not to be feared, hated, or despised by others.
He can also protect those he cares about.
He remembers how Hulk transformed back to the spaceship.
He wants to know.
But the writer doesn't elaborate further.
Of course, he believes this might be mentioned in the next video.
What he cares about the most is the purple giant who knocked him and Hulk unconscious, who is he?
Nick and others standing beside him also furrow their brows.
They want to know.
Who is this purple giant?
"Starting now, Banner, you are a member of our Avengers. Join us."
Nick thinks.
The Avengers' plan has to proceed first.
He has to prevent the future war.
Iron Man stops Hulk from going berserk.
Meaning, this hunched man likely plays a crucial role in the future.
"Tony, from today, you don't need to be a consultant. You are now an official member of the Avengers."
Tony is not enthusiastic at all. Instead, he scoffs.
"Maybe you should reconsider. I will be the captain of this superhero. After all, I defeated Hulk. I, Iron Man, will surely be on the list, and it will be very high."
Banner looks at Spider-Man beside him.
"Is this guy always this confident?"
"No, Mr. Stark is always like this."
Banner: "..."
Nick can't find words.
Mechanical sounds from the Dimensional Platform are heard.
...
Asgard.
Right now, the hall is completely silent.
Many faces show seriousness.
Since witnessing the destruction of Asgard, they don't want to watch the video anymore.
"Father. Let me lead people to kill that purple titan."
Thor tightly holds Mjolnir, veins bulging.
Clearly, he's very angry.
Though he doesn't know how Asgard perished, he saw his people dying in front of him in outer space, blood flowing.
How can he bear this...
"Yes, let's together kill that purple titan."
"I am willing to volunteer and go out to kill the enemy."
"We, Asgardian warriors, will never be afraid."
In the main hall.
Many raise weapons, lift hands, and shout.
But unexpectedly, Odin slowly opens one eye.
He says calmly yet with dignity.
"Our responsibility is to protect the Nine Realms, not to start a war."
In fact, Odin has long suspected he would die.
Ragnarok is the absolute point in the timeline.
In other words, its consequence is the destruction of Asgard.
Moreover, he is the king of the realm of gods.
Leadership must maintain peace in the Nine Realms. Rather than actively provoking war, that's why he sealed his eldest daughter, Hela.
"Father. My people died in front of me. As a king, can I witness this happen?"
"Enough. You're not yet a king."
Odin slams his staff into the ground.
The pressure burst triggers a terrifying shockwave, heading towards Thor, sending him flying over ten meters before landing hard on the ground.
No one in the main hall dares to speak.
But in their hearts, they already loathe that purple giant.
Thor is also very unhappy and filled with anger.
He prays now.
He can make the list, surpass his father, become a true king, and then kill that purple titan.
People across the universe hear the mechanical sound from the Dimensional Platform.
[Hulk, receive your gift and choose two out of three options below]
[To do this, you need to give a gift to the writer with an item]
In the video, many see Banner's face. Then, the gift appears too.
[Option 1: Paper Human (Can withstand fatal injuries and can be given to others)]
[Option 2: Rooster Talisman (Allows the holder to float in the air and control objects to float and move using telekinesis)]
[Option 3: Rokushiki Marine Arts (Geppo, Tekkai, Ranyaku, Soru, Shingan, Kami-e. Physical skills beyond his limits)]
Looking at his gift list, not just Hulk, everyone in the universe can't sit still.
The purple figure slowly opens the Dimensional Platform.
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