Chapter 44
City people really know how to have fun
Chapter 44 City people really know how to have fun
"Zeus's child?"
Shen You even doubted that he had misheard.
Zola clutched her stomach: "I was quite surprised too. But that birdman told me so confidently, saying they were coming to kill us. There were assassins, monsters, all sorts of things beyond my imagination, all ordered to execute us."
At first glance, it seemed absurd, but after a little thought, Shen You felt that it might actually be possible.
Greek mythology is inherently a realm where human ethics are somewhat inaccessible, and at least nine out of ten myths contain content unsuitable for children. DC Comics, adhering to the principle of respecting the original work, perfectly preserved this tendency of the Greek gods in its adaptations, with Zeus, as the king of the gods, taking this to its extreme.
This thing is practically a fully automated, self-propelled pile driver, ramming wherever it goes, indiscriminately taking on mortals, gods, and aliens alike, and sometimes even non-humanoid beings. Its XP system, after tens of thousands of years of numerous updates and iterations, is enough to leave even the most bizarre modern LSPs in the dust, and psychologists would shun it.
If I remember correctly, Zeus did seem to have a habit of going out to have fun every now and then. He was skilled at using magic to transform himself into various appearances, approaching girls of different classes, personalities, and races under different identities, and then, after a whole night of stormy weather, he would often disappear into thin air the next day.
His procedures were so skillful that even Arthur would have to admit defeat on the spot, saying that he was the true king of the sea and that the throne should belong to him.
Thinking of this, Shen You asked, "Are you starting to think that birdman was right? So you really did see Zeus?"
"Maybe," Zola said.
"So who do you think Zeus is? What does he look like?"
"Uh, he seems to be a truck driver."
Shen You was taken aback: "Truck driver?"
He had originally thought he would be a dashing, handsome, and extravagant playboy.
Could this be a high-level player who doesn't follow any set rules in terms of character?
"Yeah, but he looks really strong, and his marksmanship is really amazing."
Shen You: "?"
"But maybe it's that billiards player," Zola thought, scratching his head. "He really looks handsome. I bought him a whiskey, and then we chatted all the way to the hotel."
Shen You: "??"
"Oh, it might be that guy from the band," Zola mused. "He sings really well, I love his voice... wait, it doesn't seem like it. Because it's a bit small, and it's too fast."
Shen You: "???"
He suddenly realized that it wasn't entirely unreasonable for this girl to meet Zeus.
City people really know how to have fun.
"Ah, I remember now." Zola frowned. "That birdman also said that nowhere is safe for me. The assassin won't let it go, that person will hunt me to the ends of the earth. Unless... unless there's only one place."
I remember the word he said was something like "sheshemis".
"Shemisgela (Paradise Island)?" Shen You reminded him.
"Yes, that's the name!" Zola exclaimed in surprise. "So this place is real? Do you know where it is?"
"Well, you're in luck."
He had only recently obtained the exact coordinates of Paradise Island. Otherwise, it would be impossible for a normal person to set foot on that legendary island.
After noting down the coordinates, Shen You was already planning to find an opportunity to make up a reason to visit that Paradise Island. While it's not impossible to settle things with fists, the Warriors of Light never bully the weak; they generally prefer to persuade with reason. Just like the famous theory proposed by the Ultraman, our Ultra race always treats people with friendly negotiation, only considering cremation on the spot when negotiations break down.
Unexpectedly, the opportunity came knocking on my door.
Although Themyscira is notoriously xenophobic, it still holds the gods of the Greek pantheon in high esteem. After all, Themyscira was originally created by Zeus to protect them, and the Amazons have deep historical ties with Olympus.
Now that I have received Hermes' oracle and brought Zeus's offspring to your island for refuge, shouldn't that be perfectly reasonable?
Coming to his senses, Shen You smiled when he saw Zola looking at him with a pitiful yet expectant expression.
"Of course I know. Let's go now."
The mobile armor is perfectly capable of handling long-distance flight. However, Zola is only a mortal. If she were to carry the armor on her shoulder and fly to Paradise Island at several Mach, she would probably be dead before the assassin even arrives.
However, Shen You had already thought of a solution to this problem.
DC heroes each have their own strengths when it comes to saving lives. For example, when Superman carries someone at supersonic speeds, his own bio-field protects the person, while the Flash's Speed Force can also extend to cover the person he's carrying, preventing adverse effects from the supersonic movement.
Inspired by them, Shen You also developed a similar method. It also uses a bio-force field or speed force to protect the target. However, being an Ultraman, the force field he developed is naturally powered by light energy.
He enveloped Zola, whom he was holding, in a field of light energy, similar to the energy field of the Green Lantern Ring.
This way, he can go full throttle without any worries and speed straight to Paradise Island.
Approaching the coordinate marker. Although there's still some distance, with Shen You's superhuman eyesight, theoretically he should already be able to see Paradise Island.
But looking out, the sea was calm and there was nothing there.
He tried switching between different frequency bands of vision, including using the sensors on the suit to scan, but to no avail.
As expected, the invisibility buff bestowed by the Greek gods was quite effective; it was indeed very difficult to detect him using conventional methods. Steve Trevor's precise landing on this island was truly a matter of fate, something ordained by heaven. In the vast Pacific Ocean, the probability of landing precisely on this island is practically like shooting a Japanese soldier in the head from 800 miles away.
Then, in the blink of an eye, the wind and clouds surged.
Without warning, a sudden storm arose, howling winds whipping up towering waves that surged towards the sky like mountain peaks. The monstrous waves crashed down in the darkness like heavy warhammers. The mountain-like waves, with rolling black clouds overhead, sprayed skyward, splashing in all directions amidst the howling wind.
The sea, which was perfectly calm just a moment ago, suddenly became turbulent and surged dramatically, with an amplitude and curve that reminded people of the adult version of the super-powerful girl Kara!
That's already a curve that incorporates "big" into the character design.
Suspended in mid-air, Shen You saw through the towering storm and the huge whirlpool that a massive black shadow slowly rose from the sea, defiantly opening its blood-red maw towards the two people in mid-air.
"W-What happened?!" Zola asked in horror.
"Don't be afraid," Shen You said calmly. "It's just a monster."
Zola: "?"
(End of this chapter)