"Mr. George?" Ethan Hayes stood up, rubbing his sleepy eyes.
He was startled to see several police officers standing in the classroom.
"Ethan, have you been resting all this time?" George Stacy's eyebrows furrowed with obvious displeasure.
"Sorry, Mr. George. I couldn't sleep last night after finishing some work," Ethan replied with a sheepish smile.
His gaze flickered to the officers. "Mr. George, has something serious happened at school?"
George sighed, clearly frustrated. "The Lizard Monster has shown up at the school."
Ethan's surprise was genuine. "The Lizard Monster? Here?"
"Yes, now hurry up and leave the school. It's closed for the next few days." George waved him off before turning to leave.
"Take Gwen home with you," George added as an afterthought.
"Of course, sir," Ethan responded quickly, grabbing his backpack and heading out.
As Ethan rushed out, George shook his head. "That kid…," he muttered. His face darkened as a thought crossed his mind: Could it be? The feeling that his precious daughter had been courted by someone like Ethan was not something any father could easily accept.
Outside the school, Gwen Stacy stood waiting with a serious expression as Ethan approached.
"Did you make my father find you in class on purpose, sleeping like that?" she asked, half exasperated.
Ethan yawned again. "No, I'm genuinely tired." He gave her a knowing look.
Gwen smacked his arm, but her hit wasn't hard. "Well, at least school's out for a while."
Despite the strange situation with Dr. Connors, the thought of a break made her smile. Dr. Connors was a respected professor, and Peter Parker had been her close friend. Though things had changed since she started dating Ethan, it didn't erase the shared bond between them.
Ethan, Gwen, and Peter had consistently been the top three in their class, much to their teachers' pride. But Gwen's mood was low because of the Lizard situation, and she hadn't bothered questioning Ethan about his secrets. She had reluctantly accepted his explanation about his "Kung Fu theory."
After dropping Gwen off at her home, Ethan didn't return to his apartment but headed back to his Long Island villa. Waiting there was Julia, his mature and seductive real estate agent.
"Miss Julia, you look even more beautiful every time I see you," Ethan said with a grin, his hands wandering over her curves.
Julia smiled sweetly and planted a light kiss on his cheek. "Thank you for your continued patronage, Mr. Hayes."
"I'm dedicated. I'll always come to you when I'm buying houses," Ethan replied, giving her a playful squeeze.
Julia's eyes sparkled. "And I'm very dedicated too. I consider you my most important client, Mr. Hayes." She blinked flirtatiously.
"So, have you found any suitable properties based on my preferences?" Ethan inquired, leaning in closer.
"Yes," Julia purred. "I found several villas and estates outside Manhattan, just as you requested. Would you like me to explain them in detail, Mr. Hayes?"
"Absolutely. Make sure your explanation is… vivid," Ethan said with a smirk.
After an "exhilarating" discussion, Ethan decided on a property inspection. Julia left with a spring in her step, while Ethan made his way to the private beach at his villa.
As the sun set over the Atlantic, Ethan sat on a beach chair, deep in thought, gazing out at the ocean. The system's status panel flashed in his mind:
Name: Ethan Hayes
Wealth Value: 48,775W points (usable for ability improvement)
Desire Points: 1,036W points (usable for breakthroughs)
Abilities:
• Frozen Fruit (Control. Level 1+)
• Psychic Immunity (Passive +)
• Water Control Magic (Control +)
Skills:
• Phantom Fist (Transformation +)
Tasks:
1. Destined Encounter: Interact with a special heroine beyond the limits of friendship and gain significant rewards. Task reward: Blue Blind Box (stackable). Task attribute: Independent branch, unlimited tasks.
2. Establish Prestige I: Meet Magneto and demonstrate your strength. Task reward: Blue Level.
3. Establish Prestige II: Contact S.H.I.E.L.D., assert dominance over their agents, and gain 20W desire points. Task reward: Blue Level.
Despite the steady influx of desire points—thanks to news coverage of his battles and his "exercises" with Gwen and Jessica Jones—Ethan realized he needed more. The small spikes in desire points from public attention had been underwhelming compared to his expectations.
"I've been in the spotlight twice, but first Tony Stark stole my headlines, and then the Lizard fight didn't make much news," he mused. "I need something bigger."
Sure, the desire points gained from his intimate moments with Gwen and Jessica had been satisfying—tens of thousands at a time. But Ethan needed a game-changer, especially with the challenges ahead.
"It's time," Ethan said to himself. "Whether it's Magneto or S.H.I.E.L.D., I'll be using my frozen fruit abilities at full force. It's time to break past the first stage and reach Awakening."
He stood up, stepping barefoot into the sand as he walked towards the ocean. The Atlantic's cool waves washed over his feet, but Ethan didn't feel restricted. His control over water and ice was absolute.
Thanks to the Water Control Magic he had learned, the ocean didn't pose a threat to him, unlike the limitations placed on devil fruit users in One Piece. In fact, he felt more at home in the sea than most.
"I'll push the frozen fruit to its limit," Ethan muttered, staring at the vast expanse before him. The next stage of his powers was calling.
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In the depths of the ocean, it was as black as ink. Ethan Hayes moved forward effortlessly, guided by his mastery of water manipulation. As he glided through the water, it felt like he was returning home.
The water-controlling ability he had gained from Mera, the Queen of Atlantis, allowed him to connect with the ocean in a way no ordinary person could. Like a dragon swimming through the sea, his speed was ten times faster than it would be on land or in the sky. The water didn't resist him; instead, it seemed to pull him forward, as if countless invisible hands were helping him.
Ethan had reached an uninhabited island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. As he stood on the island, the moisture from his clothes formed droplets and fell to the ground, evaporating instantly.
"A quiet desert island in the Atlantic… it's perfect," he murmured, looking up at the clear, moonlit sky. The stars twinkled against the vast darkness, reflected in the shimmering water. It was serene, and Ethan felt a rare moment of peace in his usually chaotic life.
But he hadn't come here for relaxation. He had a purpose—to push his Frozen Fruit ability beyond its limits and awaken its true power. The isolation of the island provided the perfect environment for such a dangerous experiment. He couldn't risk turning a populated area into an ice-covered wasteland.
The system had labeled his ability as "water control magic," but Ethan knew it was more than that. His control over water was unparalleled, but it had limitations—he couldn't create water out of thin air. To truly master this ability, he needed to break through those limitations, to elevate his power beyond imagination.
"Is Gwen still mad?" Ethan mused to himself, a smile tugging at his lips. His thoughts wandered briefly to Jessica Jones, appreciating the unspoken bond they shared—friends with benefits, no strings attached. Their relationship was stormy, wild, and satisfying. Gwen, on the other hand, was different. She brought a sense of calm, a gentle spring breeze in contrast to Jessica's storm.
Ethan shook his head, focusing his mind back on the task at hand. The island's dense jungle stretched out before him, and his water magic allowed him to sense the presence of powerful creatures lurking within it. The life signs were unlike anything human, reminding him of beasts from a bygone era.
Suddenly, a ferocious roar echoed across the island. Ethan frowned slightly. He could easily leave and avoid the confrontation, but he had made his decision. Once he awakened the full potential of the Frozen Fruit, the entire island would freeze. Nothing would survive.
"I wonder what kind of creatures live here," Ethan thought aloud, just as a massive, shadowy figure lunged at him from the jungle. In an instant, the creature was frozen solid, encased in a block of ice.
Ethan approached the frozen animal, his eyes scanning its massive form. "A giant boa constrictor… with a horn?" he murmured. The snake was easily the size of a truck, and its life force was powerful, unlike anything Ethan had sensed before. It was reminiscent of the power radiating from Peter Parker when he transformed into Spider-man.
Suddenly, the ice around the snake's belly began to melt, flames radiating from within its body. "Interesting," Ethan said, intrigued by the creature's resistance. The island was clearly no ordinary place.
"Unfortunately, I'm not here for you," Ethan said indifferently, waving his hand. Ice spears materialized in the air and pierced the snake's body, freezing it completely. General Aokiji's signature move: Ice Spears. Ethan had begun mastering techniques used by Aokiji, shaping his powers with pure imagination and will.
As he looked out over the dense jungle, Ethan could feel the island's unique ecosystem—a sanctuary for strange and powerful creatures. It was possible that someone had been conducting genetic experiments on the animals here, but Ethan wasn't interested in uncovering the island's secrets.
"System, enhance my Frozen Fruit ability," Ethan commanded.
The system's interface appeared before his eyes, cold and efficient:
[Frozen Fruit Ability Enhancement: Awakening requires 5 million desire points. Do you wish to proceed?]
"Proceed," Ethan confirmed without hesitation.
[Desire points deducted. Awakening in progress… 10%… 20%…]
A torrent of information surged through Ethan's mind, and his body began to transform into solid ice. Power flooded his veins, and the temperature around him plummeted. A hurricane began to form as the cold air collided with the surrounding warmth. Ice crystals condensed in the atmosphere, falling like snow upon the island.
[100% Awakening complete!]
[Congratulations, host. Your Frozen Fruit has reached the second stage: Awakening.]
Ethan's mind was consumed by the power coursing through him. He had become the embodiment of winter itself, capable of bringing the harshest cold to the world. The mist of his freezing breath spread in all directions, turning everything it touched into ice. On the island, the strange creatures sensed the impending danger, fleeing in terror.
But it was too late.
"Ice Age!" Ethan's voice rang out like a death knell.
Instantly, the entire island was encased in ice. The jungle, the creatures, and even the sea surrounding the island froze solid. Ethan had surpassed Aokiji, mastering the full potential of the Frozen Fruit. He was now the ruler of ice, a force of nature capable of freezing entire oceans with a single command.
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