amaotonovel Chapter 4010 MU Superbody Major Event (9)
Chapter 4010 MU Superbody Major Event (9)
Chapter 4010 MU: The Superbody Incident (Ninety)
With a creak, the door was pushed open. Captain America from the main universe walked in, looked at the pale-faced Doctor Strange from the main universe, and said, "Stephen, are you alright? I heard you have some magical imbalance. The Sorcerer Supreme from the central universe sent some magic potions."
In the main universe, Captain America took out a bottle of potion and placed it on the bedside table, then said, "Although I don't know much about magic, the other Doctors said it's quite effective. Remember to drink it before you go to sleep."
To Captain America's surprise, Doctor Strange from the main universe didn't hesitate at all, opened the bottle, and poured it into his mouth in one gulp.
The Captain America from the main universe sat down beside him, put his shield aside, and saw Doctor Strange from the main universe frown in pain, his eyes flashing with magical light for a moment before slowly fading away.
"It really works, thank you."
The Captain America from the main universe smiled at him and said, "The Sorcerer Supreme from the central universe said that you didn't have the Davidson Ring, which caused you to be exposed to a vacuum environment for a moment. This affected your respiratory tract and you may have been exposed to some radiation, so you need to be hospitalized for observation for a while. Don't think too much about it, just focus on getting better."
"How many people died?" Doctor Strange from the main universe asked him.
Captain America from the main universe paused for a moment, then said, "The initial count suggests there are over a dozen. Besides the ordinary Asgardian warriors, there are two Thors and five Doctors Strange."
Doctor Strange's hand tightened once more in the main universe.
“There are always casualties in war,” Captain America from the main universe said. “Fortunately, the other side suffered greater losses than us this time. Many of their Green Lantern ships have disintegrated, and rebuilding them will take time and a lot of energy. They also suffered significant personnel losses, and most of them were superheroes. We also captured three Lasso of Truth. This is already a considerable victory.”
"If we had withdrawn back then, this battle would not have happened."
"This battle was inevitable. If it didn't fight here at the outpost, it would have fought on the front lines of the Asgard base. There will be sacrifices then. It's not entirely your fault, don't overthink it."
Doctor Strange from the main universe suddenly looked at Captain America and said, "Can you tell me about the battles you've fought?"
"What do you mean? World War II?"
"Yes, which battles have you participated in?"
"There's a lot to it. But I spend most of my time fighting behind enemy lines and rarely appear on the front lines, though I have fought quite a few street battles. If you'd like to hear about them, I can tell you."
"You've seen many people sacrifice their lives, right?"
Captain America from the main universe nodded and said, "Yes, many people have died in front of me. I've done everything I can to save them, but life is fragile. It's not pleasant to watch them disappear, but I'm used to it."
"Habit?"
"Yes, for a soldier, one must always get used to sacrifice, and even get used to nightmares about death, because sooner or later I will die like that. Fear cannot change the outcome, it will only hasten death. Those who cannot adapt to death will embrace it sooner."
“I suddenly realized how serious this is,” Doctor Strange from the main universe began. “It’s not like you decide to fight a war and victory just comes to you. Or rather, what comes even faster is a fear like having someone choking you.”
“That’s how it is for new recruits,” Captain America in the main universe said. “No one can imagine how brutal it is until they are actually involved in the war. Any place where death is commonplace is hell. You can only adapt, not run away.”
“And I started this war with my own hands…” Doctor Strange’s fingers, gripping the railing, turned white as he said, “I never expected it to turn out like this.”
"Actually, I'm a little surprised. What didn't you think of?" Captain America from the main universe asked, somewhat puzzled. "Didn't you consider that people die in war? But I think that's common sense. Wherever there's war, there will inevitably be bloodshed and sacrifice. Don't you know that?"
“I just… have never been this close to it before.”
“I understand,” Captain America in the main universe sighed. “You thought you could be high above, commanding the soldiers on the front lines to win victories and then enjoying the wonderful fruits of victory. But now you realize that you are the soldier, and victory is forged with your blood. But the taste of blood is not pleasant, and it fills you with fear.”
He paused for a moment before continuing, "If we were ordinary people living on Earth, then perhaps you would have the opportunity to be the one standing in Congress, commanding soldiers to fight for you. Indeed, there are many such people who live a glamorous life without ever experiencing the fear of soldiers on the front lines."
"But Stephen, in the conflict of the multiverse, no one can remain unscathed. Because a calamity that can endanger the multiverse will only see all living intelligent life as a whole. There is no humanitarianism, no nuclear non-proliferation, and no opportunity for negotiation. It will indiscriminately destroy everyone, whether commanders or soldiers on the front lines, all will face the same fear. Isn't that what we must overcome?"
Doctor Strange in the main universe remained silent, his eyes becoming vacant, as if his soul were wandering the cosmos. No one knew what he was experiencing.
Captain America from the main universe left after a while, and then Thor from the main universe arrived. Doctor Strange from the main universe seemed to finally come to his senses, and he glanced at Thor from the main universe.
"Hey, how are you?" Thor from the main universe greeted him, then said, "They said you might have to stay here for a while, so I just came to check on you."
"Did you see them?" Doctor Strange from the main universe suddenly asked.
"what?"
"Your counterparts, did you see how they died?"
“Uh, I saw it. To be honest, they were pretty unlucky. Luckily, I reacted quickly and didn’t fall into the trap.” Thor from the main universe said somewhat awkwardly. “I just sent them a message, and they said that the pain of death is retained, but the process is very quick. Only the first bit hurts a lot, and then they wake up like they’ve had a nightmare. So you don’t need to worry too much.”
"Don't you think..."
"Don't you think there's anything wrong with it?"
Aren't you scared?
"It is a bit strange to see someone who looks exactly like me die in front of you, like watching a horror movie. You know, it's like when a ghost suddenly appears in the mirror and strangles you or something." Thor from the main universe shook his head and then said, "But, to say I'm scared, I'm not really. Death is death, everyone dies."
Doctor Strange from the main universe fell silent again. Thor from the main universe thought he had said something wrong, so he thought for a moment and then added, "It's not because I'm particularly strong, but because that's just the culture of Asgard. In our eyes, honor is more important than life."
"To be honest, the two Thors who died in this battle are still cheering. The group is celebrating for them because they were the two bravest in the entire battle, perfectly demonstrating the honorable spirit of Asgard in the face of powerful enemies. They even recorded it and are going to take it back to Odin to see. Maybe Odin will give them an award."
"But the survivors aren't discouraged, because it means they can fight more battles. Before I came, they were saying that they hadn't fought such a satisfying battle in a long time. They should thank you for that."
As he spoke, Thor from the main universe grinned and said, "At first, there were a few people who didn't come because they thought it might be boring, but now they're all rushing over here with great enthusiasm. But they missed the most exciting battle, which is a real shame."
Doctor Strange from the main universe couldn't help but turn his head away, as if he had nothing to say to this natural-born battle maniac.
Thor from the main universe then realized he had gotten a little carried away. He couldn't help but scratch his face and said, "Actually, I know what you're thinking. It's just recruit syndrome. The worst situation you encounter on the battlefield is much worse than you imagined before the war, so you feel a bit overwhelmed. But in fact, as you keep fighting, you'll find that there's no worst, only worse. There are many things more terrible than death."
"……for example?"
"For example, everyone else dies, but you survive. For example, your closest friend dies trying to save you, but you survive. For example, someone you could have saved dies in front of you. For example, you try everything, but in the end, death and failure come together."
“Thor.” Professor X’s voice suddenly came from the doorway. Thor from the main universe instinctively looked up, and when he saw young Charles standing in front of him, he gaped in astonishment.
“Wait a minute, you really are young, and you really don’t need a wheelchair!” Thor from the main universe stood up and looked at Charles.
Charles smiled helplessly, then pointed to the door. The Thor from the main universe rubbed his nose and sheepishly walked out.
Charles walked over and sat on the edge of the bed, poured Doctor Strange a glass of water from the main universe, and asked, "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine." Doctor Strange from the main universe seemed to have regained some of his energy. He picked up a glass of water and gulped it down, then wiped his mouth. This somewhat rough manner of behavior was unlike him.
“I think this is a good approach,” Charles suddenly said. “If the psychological shift hasn’t happened yet, then imitate it behaviorally first. Act like a warrior, and it will greatly reduce fear. Eric did the same thing back then.”
"Don't you think I'm naive?" Doctor Strange from the main universe looked at him. "I was the one who resolutely started this war, yet I feel fear."
“If you throw every person who has ever started a war onto the front lines, they might not perform any better than you,” Charles said.
Doctor Strange from the main universe gave a slight twitch at the corners of his mouth, but it didn't look like a smile. Charles continued, "Although you're not in good shape right now, I still have to inform you that the main participants in this war need to return to Earth for a meeting. If you feel your body can handle it..."
Doctor Strange from the main universe had already sat up. He took a deep breath and said, "I'm going back now."
Charles reached out to stop him, then said, “I’m afraid I have to remind you that some very pragmatic people in ordinary government will require everyone to conduct extremely detailed debriefings and reviews. Certain scenes that might frighten you will be repeatedly replayed, not just in the form of pictures, or even videos, but by directly extracting memories and playing them in your minds. This may put some pressure on your mental health. If you feel that you cannot handle it, I can tell them that you have failed the psychological assessment and cannot attend the meeting for the time being.”
Doctor Strange's hand, which was opening the portal in the main universe, paused for a moment, but only for a moment. Then, without turning his head, he said, "I'm not sure if I can handle it, but I have to go. I only ask you one thing: if I have a stress reaction, knock me out immediately. Thank you!"