Bab 130: Chapter 130
The body of the fallen angel leader completely vanished, consumed by the black magic flames.
Abel glanced around at the dissipating demonic shadows before turning to the Ancient One, who appeared slightly disheveled. With a hint of curiosity, he asked, "Mage Ancient One, did some powerful entity intervene? Otherwise, how could even you end up in such a state?"
The Ancient One, unbothered by Abel's comment, merely smiled and said, "Indeed, handling those beings alone can be quite challenging."
Hearing this, Abel narrowed his eyes slightly, contemplating her words. He nodded and replied, "I see. You've been a great help, Mage Ancient One."
"It's no trouble," the Ancient One said, her tone light. "I help you now, and in time, you'll help me, won't you?"
Noticing her knowing smile, Abel responded thoughtfully, "Of course. If you ever need my assistance, just say the word."
"Don't worry," she replied. "When the time comes, I'll be sure to call on you."
With that, the Ancient One opened a portal and returned to Kamar-Taj.
After watching her leave, Abel wasted no time. He disappeared into a vortex of twisted space, vanishing from the scene.
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Time passed quickly.
Since absorbing the power of Hellfire, Abel enjoyed a rare period of peace. Over six months, he adjusted to his new life and even enrolled as a freshman at the State University of New York. During this time, he and Victor became close friends, bonding over their studies and shared experiences.
On another front, Abel made significant progress in his experiments. He successfully modified Veritaserum using Kilgrave's genetic material, creating a rage-inducing potion with Bruce Banner's blood as a key ingredient. Named Rage Potion 1.0, it temporarily enhanced physical capabilities but came with severe mental side effects. Concerned about its dangers, Abel refrained from presenting it, opting to refine its formula further.
One morning, after saying goodbye to Treya, Abel dragged his suitcase to the apartment building's entrance, where Happy Hogan was already waiting in his car.
"Good morning, Happy. Did Tony send you again?"
"Actually, I volunteered," Happy replied, grinning. "There are plenty of drivers, but none as discreet as me. Plus, we're friends, right? It's only natural I see you off to college."
Abel chuckled, loading his suitcase into the trunk. "Fair enough."
"Hop in! I'll take you to your new place—Tony's got it all set up for you."
Abel paused. "Tony's set it up? Why do I have a bad feeling about this?"
Unaware of Abel's apprehension, Happy continued, "Yeah, he's been working on it since you mentioned wanting a place off-campus. He said he'd make it as top-notch as Stark Tower. You'll love it."
Abel sighed, resigned. "Let's hope so."
Tony's taste, often skewed toward the extravagant, clashed with Abel's preference for simplicity. Still, he braced himself for whatever awaited.
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The house Tony secured turned out to be a modest garden villa. From the outside, it blended seamlessly with the surrounding homes. However, Abel quickly realized the true extent of Tony's modifications.
Upon entering, he was greeted by a cheerful voice.
"Hello, Mr. Abel. I'm Lucky Day, the house's AI assistant. I'm fully at your service. Connect your phone, and you'll have full remote control."
As Lucky Day spoke, a docking station rose from the living room table. Abel inserted his phone, watching as data transferred to the AI.
Under Lucky Day's guidance, Abel toured the house. Eventually, he discovered a hidden staircase in the study leading to a vast underground area. The space below dwarfed the surface, with a state-of-the-art laboratory taking center stage.
While Abel inspected the equipment, a large screen descended from the ceiling, revealing Tony Stark's face.
"Abel, how's the new place?"
"It'd be better if you hadn't remodeled it."
Tony laughed. "Don't be so quick to dismiss tech. We've proven magic and technology can work hand in hand."
Abel sighed, sipping a soda handed to him by a robotic arm. "What else do you want to tell me?"
"Fine, straight to the point. Consider this house your first college gift. Now, here's the second one."
At Tony's signal, a nearby bio-chamber opened, revealing a sleek suit—a hybrid of metal and fabric, resembling a slimmed-down version of Iron Man's armor. Its design exuded both style and cutting-edge technology.
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