Chapter 195: Rising Star Centurion - Carol
As it turned out, Levi achieved his goal. Even with a helmet on, Levi could see that Carol was obviously very moved.
"Levi, thank you!"
Although Yan Huang and his companions seldom communicate with others, they are not complete fools. One can tell at a glance that the relationship between this man and woman is not just an ordinary superior-subordinate relationship.
Coupled with the Queen's high regard for Levi, maybe they will have something exciting to watch in the future.
But they have no time to care about such things. Whether it is the Bru Zerg or the two sealed ancient gods, they are major events involving the entire universe.
In comparison, those little things between men and women are nothing at all.
However, with their current identities, they certainly cannot go to Galactus to discuss the matter, so they can only find the other party's favorite messenger, the Silver Glider, who has betrayed several times but is still forgiven time and time again.
When they thought of this, they all felt a headache. God knew where in the universe the other party had gone.
At the same time, Skywalker was also cautious and specifically asked Levi about the coordinates of the earth, saying that he would visit him when he had time.
But in reality, they all knew it well. If they really couldn't handle it, they might try to ask Levi for help.
Even though Levi only threw one punch from beginning to end, and even pretended to be chased by the Fallen.
But just through that one punch, they fully realized one thing: Levi could kill the Fallen, and he could also kill them!
Levi did not refuse. As long as there was enough reward, he would take action. If he could find time to copy the opponent's speed, that would be even better.
But if the other party relies entirely on him, he will probably be disappointed.
The Marvel Universe is not his end, maybe one day he will go to other worlds to travel!
After the three former messengers said goodbye to Levi one by one, they activated the powerful cosmic energy, started space travel, and disappeared in an instant.
The universe is boundless, and there are many times when even the speed of light seems very slow, so it is very necessary to have the ability to travel through space.
Coincidentally, the powerful cosmic energy bestowed upon them by the Devourer of Worlds basically allowed all the messengers to gain this ability, with the Tyrant being the only exception.
Levi took a look and felt no emotion at all, because he had also obtained the same ability through copying.
There is a certain difference between this kind of space travel and the teleportation spells in magic. The former makes use of the space wormholes that are widely present in the universe and must be used in places where there are space wormholes.
Similarly, many powerful beings in the universe, nova corps, fleets of various forces, etc., also mostly use this method to quickly execute in the universe.
Magic is different. It does not require a space wormhole at all. As long as there are coordinates and enough mana, it can directly break through the space and reach the destination.
Correspondingly, whether in the Marvel or DC world, magic comes at a price, unless the user himself has become a dimensional demon.
But even if the dimensional demons want to use magic beyond their capabilities and then borrow money from other more powerful dimensional demons, they still have to pay a certain price.
For example, the poor Dormammu who once borrowed money from the great shadow - Sithon.
At this time, the Heart of the Universe also took the initiative to ask Levi whether to inform the members of the Nova Corps of what had just happened, or even take the initiative to spread the news to other forces.
As the former messenger of Galactus, the Fallen is still very famous. If the news that Levi killed him spreads, it will definitely help spread the reputation of Levi and the entire Nova Corps.
But if Levi chooses to keep it secret, it will only be told to Queen Adora.
Levi thought about it and nodded in agreement, and specifically told the Heart of the Universe that in public statements to the outside world, there was no need to mention that he was from Earth or Asgard, just say that he was a general of the Nova Corps.
Then, seemingly inadvertently, he revealed a little bit of his relationship with Asgard.
Doing so will definitely help improve the overall reputation of the Nova Corps and its deterrent effect on the outside world. It can also be regarded as a small gift from him to Adora.
The Heart of the Universe immediately understood that in many cases, people are more willing to believe that rumors are the truth.
After roughly confirming this matter, Levi turned to look at Carol: "What are your plans next?"
Carol, who had already put on the Child-Bearing Bracelet and was trying to use its many abilities, was suddenly confused when she heard this.
After thinking carefully, she said firmly: "I want to go back to Earth, Levi, can you help me?"
"Okay, but I still have some time to do here, so you may have to wait a few days."
Carol immediately looked excited: "It doesn't matter, I've been waiting for a long time, a few days won't make a difference."
Then she was a little confused again: "But how can I repay you?"
Li Wei couldn't help but tease in Chinese: "You really want to repay me? Then Bao Da!"
Carol looked confused. "What does that mean? Sorry, I don't understand the language you are speaking."
Levi restrained himself a little: "How about joining my Nova Corps?"
"I have obtained the consent of Queen Adora and will establish a Nova Corps base on Earth. We need talents like you."
Black-Boiled Egg's greatest reliance is Carol. What will his expression be if he finds out that Carol has joined his Nova Corps?
Carol was quite moved when she heard this, but she still had many concerns.
"Levi, you may not know that I have offended the Supreme Wisdom. It will definitely send people to hunt me down, which will cause great trouble to you and the Nova Corps."
Li Wei waved his hand proudly: "I know, but don't worry, no matter how many pursuers it sends, I will cover you!"
"Besides, even without you, it will cause trouble for the Earth sooner or later!"
As she was more and more moved, Carol was also quite curious: "Why do you say that? There doesn't seem to be anything on Earth that's worthy of the Kree Empire's attention, right?"
Levi smiled slightly: "Carol, when you left the earth, did you pay attention to the blue zone on the moon?"
"The Blue Zone? Is there something there? Is it an American military base?"
Carol immediately began to fantasize about the time when she was a child, when America was hyping up the Apollo space program.
"Oh, you overestimate them. Regardless of whether they have been to the moon or not, they have definitely never been to the Blue Zone, let alone know that there is a hidden Inhuman city there - Attilan."
Carol was stunned: "What?"
Before she could react, Levi continued, "The Inhumans are the product of the Kree's experiments, with the goal of mass-producing soldiers with superpowers."
"There was previously a dispute within the Kree Empire, which eventually led to the experiment being stopped."
"Now, the royalists and restorationists in the Kree Empire are trying to bring back the queen."
"In order to fight against the Supreme Wisdom, they will all try to obtain the help of this force, not to mention the generals and accusers who have their own ambitions."
The lifespan of an ordinary pure-blooded Kree is at least two to three times that of an Earthling. Although the Kree Queen, Paam, has been imprisoned by the Supreme Intelligence for decades, she is still considered a young adult.
If she were in his shoes, how could she, who once ruled thousands of planets and led billions of people, be willing to be imprisoned until death by the Supreme Intelligence and spend the rest of her life like a canary in a cage?
And no matter which parallel universe, the Inhumans will inevitably be entangled by the Kree.
Sometimes, Ronan even marries the Inhuman Crystal and becomes Black Bolt's brother-in-law.
Finally, due to many coincidences, after Ronan killed the Supreme Wisdom, he handed the throne to Black Bolt in an outrageous plot.
This is not as simple as the guest turning the tables. It is just like the black slaves suddenly becoming the owners of the plantation and enslaving the white people to grow cotton for them.
"Besides, have you ever wondered why you are so special?"
"Is it really because you accidentally acquired superpowers that the Supreme Intelligence looks at you differently?"
"Do you think that the records of your medical examinations in the Kree Empire, especially the blood tests, were all forged by the Supreme Intelligence?"
"As far as I know, before Mar-Vell, there was a captain of the guards under the command of the Kree Queen, a female white-skinned Kree who secretly sneaked into the earth."
"Mar-Vell went to Earth with two purposes. One was to plot against the Earth itself, and the other was to hunt her down."
"Let me see, what was the woman's name?"
After asking a series of rhetorical questions, Levi deliberately tapped his head with his fingers, and then pretended to be suddenly enlightened: "It seems to be Mary?"
Such a dense information made Carol a little dazed.
Even though she was not used to using her brain, she understood what Levi meant.
If this is the case, then many things that puzzled her before will become logical!
Swallowing unconsciously, she said with a slightly dry voice: "My mother's name is Mary."
She just felt that she had received more information today than in the past ten years when she was confused in the universe.
Really, if she had met Levi earlier, she wouldn't have had to waste so much time!
Levi nodded gently: "So from the beginning, the Supreme Wisdom had only conspiracy against you. You are not only fighting for yourself, but also for Mary and for the earth."
Levi made a sincere invitation: "Carol, join my Nova Corps now and fight it hard!"
Carol's blood boiled instantly, and she nodded vigorously: "I understand, Levi, I am willing to join the Nova Corps!"
"Okay, from now on, you are my centurion!"
Levi cut the Gordian knot, and the next moment, Carol heard a series of messages coming from the Nova helmet.
Originally she was just borrowing it temporarily, but now she has become the real owner of the helmet, and all permissions are completely open to her.
After just a quick exploration, Carol felt her eyes were opened. She originally thought that the Nova Helmet was very powerful, but she didn't expect that it was just the tip of the iceberg!
Rolling her eyes, Carol chuckled, "Levi, if he were a centurion, would he have some young captains and young soldiers under his command?"
"Indeed, I have some suitable candidates in mind, and I believe you will be very satisfied with them."
Except for Daisy, all the other girls are very independent and have their own strengths, which definitely fits Carol's personality.
But whether Carol can win their recognition is another matter.
Her fighting power is definitely enough, but for him, not everything has to be done with fists.
"Oh, by the way, I saved a Kree soldier from Star Troopers before, maybe you guys know him?"
While they were fighting and communicating, Richard and other rising stars did not stop their actions.
They have taken the surviving Kree to a nearby abandoned asteroid, where they will wait for reinforcements from the Kree Empire.
The Nova Corps is a cosmic peacekeeping force, but specific rescue operations must be divided into many different ways based on actual conditions.
They are not babysitters. If the other party has a certain degree of self-protection ability or backup, they will settle the other party down, provide certain material support, and then leave the subsequent matters to the other party to deal with.
The Cretan Empire is huge and powerful, so they don't need to worry about it at all.
And to be honest, there have been considerable conflicts between the Kree Empire and the Nova Corps in the past.
The Nova Corps' law enforcement scope covers the entire Andromeda Galaxy. Regardless of country or race, as long as the other party is wanted by the Nova Corps, they will take corresponding actions.
The Kree Empire also has some planets in the Andromeda Galaxy, so it is naturally impossible for them to allow the Nova Corps to capture people on their territory at will.
As a result, some conflicts between them are inevitable, and the Kree Empire has been trying to reduce the rights of the Nova Corps in this regard.
As for the coveting of the Heart of the Universe and the Nova Helmet, there is no need to say more.
As an intelligent AI, the Supreme Intelligence wants to seize the relevant knowledge and power and create its own Nova Corps for the Kree Empire.
But as an intelligent AI, it will not act on impulse before doing anything. It will calculate the success rate and a series of consequences of the action, including success and failure.
It was never absolutely sure about destroying the Nova Corps and seizing the Heart of the Universe.
Indeed, with the military strength of the Kree Empire, whether it is a fleet or a planetary bomb, it can easily deal with Xandar.
But by then the Nova Corps will surely retaliate at the risk of their lives. If the Heart of the Universe authorizes the Centurions to frequently fly at the speed of light or use space shuttles to wage guerrilla warfare, the Kree Empire will also be in turmoil.
At that time, the Shi'ar Empire, which was in increasingly serious conflict with the Kree Empire, would definitely not miss the opportunity.
In fact, the period of the three-power competition between the Kree Empire, the Skrull Empire, and the Shi'ar Empire was the best time for the Nova Corps. The three parties did not want the Nova Corps to lean towards the other two forces, and they would all show goodwill and win over the Nova Corps.
It's a pity that Uncle Tun went to the Skrulls' home planet to have a meal, and directly hurt the Skrulls' vitality.
Coupled with the Kree and Shi'ar taking advantage of the situation, the Skrulls have gradually become famous among the three empires, and the territory is full of heroes fighting for supremacy.
Without the threat of the Skrulls, and with the rise of the Supreme Wisdom, the relationship between the Kree Empire and the Nova Corps became increasingly tense.
On the contrary, the Shi'ar Empire has always been very smart. They know that the Nova Corps has no ambition to expand its power at all, and have been trying their best to make friends with them.
Adora also reciprocated the favor by recruiting several Shi'ar to join the Nova Corps. This is how Glenn and Maya came to be.
Moreover, the Shi'ar Empire did not try to make them reveal the secrets about the Nova Corps. Whether it was because they were smart enough or friendly enough, it was undoubtedly very rare.
But no matter what, what the Nova Corps can do for these Kree people can be regarded as the utmost kindness.
"Special Forces?"
Carol immediately became interested: "Male or female? What does it look like?"
Levi immediately transmitted the virtual image of Minerva through the Nova helmet. After seeing it, Carol couldn't help but chuckle.
"Levi, you are right. I do know her. No, that is too accurate. She is actually my teammate - the sniper - Minerva."
"She usually dislikes me. Now that I think about it, she probably already had doubts about my true identity."
The more Carol thought about it, the more excited she became. She had been brainwashed and her memory sealed by the Supreme Intelligence before, and there were also special restrictive devices on her body, so she had no idea what kind of power she once possessed.
During normal battles, she would rush forward with a gun in hand. She was just a brave and fearless soldier in the team. Everyone else had their own strengths, so she seemed very ordinary.
Now that she has regained her former strength and joined the Nova Corps, I really want to see what expression will be on Minerva's proud blue face when they meet again!
"Come on, Levi, I'll go see her now!"
Levi naturally wouldn't have any objection. In fact, after the series of events that had just happened, Carol was basically in the pot. It just depended on when he wanted to eat her.
Even though he never used emotional manipulation from beginning to end, he could still clearly sense Carol's complex feelings towards him.
Never underestimate how hungry a woman who has been single for decades will be when she meets an outstanding man.
Not to mention that he is Carol's fellow villager, benefactor and superior, which makes Carol even more excited.
He began to think about the next journey and decided to go back to Xandar first to confirm the results with Adora to see if the other party was willing to give him more knowledge about the Nova Corps and the Nova Field.
He didn't believe that Skywalker wouldn't communicate with Adora after the battle they had just experienced.
Compared to Flame Emperor, Skywalker is not good at fighting, but he also has his own characteristics, that is, interpersonal communication.
If Adora agrees, he will definitely protect her. If she doesn't agree, there is no need to rush. The Nova Helmets available now are enough to be distributed to Skye and other girls.
After all, he didn't really want to establish a branch of the Nova Corps on Earth. This was just a way for him to pick up girls and strengthen the girls' strength!
It’s no wonder that Carol’s speed in the binary state is quite amazing. Levi has to rely on the power of the nova helmet to keep up. In the blink of an eye, they entered the atmosphere of the asteroid.
But as the distance got closer and closer, and as Levi told Carol the reason why Minerva and the others appeared nearby, as well as some of his related speculations, Carol hesitated.
She was so excited just now, but now she remembered that they were actually enemies.
After she escaped, the Supreme Wisdom sent Minerva and others to hunt her down, but she was delayed by the Bru Zerg, so there was no head-on conflict between the two sides.
The reason why Minerva and the others are now in conflict with the Fallen is because of some misjudgments during the process of searching for themselves.
In this situation, how should she face Minerva and other former teammates?
Levi saw through her thoughts: "Carol, are you planning to simply meet with them, or take revenge on them?"
Carol was a little embarrassed, but finally she sighed.
"Although I was brainwashed at the time, we were indeed comrades in arms. Even if they are here to kill me now, I don't want to do anything to them."
"Oh, then why don't we try to turn our enemies into friends? If Minerva wears the Nova Helmet, won't he become your subordinate?"
Carol shook her head and said, "That's impossible. Minerva is very loyal to the Kree Empire."
Levi smiled and said, "In fact, her attitude is not important. What is important is whether the Supreme Wisdom will believe her."
Carol's eyes suddenly lit up. The Supreme Intelligence seemed almost omnipotent, but in fact it also had a serious flaw, that is, it had no emotions and could only use data to calculate.
As we all know, human beings cannot be measured simply by data.
If the Supreme Intelligence was truly omnipotent, it would not have caused constant strife within the Kree Empire. Even after it came to power for decades, the various rebel forces within the Kree Empire have not only not been completely eliminated, but have tended to intensify.
Once Minerva puts on the Nova Helmet, it will definitely think that Minerva has betrayed her!
As we all know, only with the approval of the Heart of the Universe can the ability of the Nova Helmet be activated.
Except for some Novae who were forcibly controlled, such as Flame Emperor to Galactus, there has almost never been a Novae who betrayed the Nova Corps.
Because they all knew one thing very well, the Heart of the Universe had absolute control over the Nova Helmet, and betrayal was meaningless and would only bring infamy and death.
Similarly, Minerva also knew this. As long as he put the Nova Helmet on her, no matter how reluctant she was, she would have no choice but to follow him to the end!
It just so happened that Minerva had no relatives alive, and apart from a few comrades-in-arms, she had no friends at all.
Even if she joins the Nova Corps, no one will be implicated by her.
The more Carol thought about it, the more she felt that the plan was feasible. Apart from worrying about the revenge of the Supreme Intelligence, life after becoming a rising star would definitely be better than before in every aspect.
Based on the Supreme Wisdom's efficiency-first policy, the Cree are not allowed to engage in any form of entertainment.
No movies, no music, no novels, nothing.
As for the more important items for women, such as clothes and shoes, they are all common styles. At most, they can be adjusted according to differences in height, weight, etc.
Don't even think about accessories like necklaces or rings.
As for the food, it was the same toothpaste-like stuff that never changed. Not only did it have no taste, but the texture was also hard to describe. When Carol thought about it now, she felt a little nauseous.
In comparison, even the most ordinary hamburger in America seems to be a super delicacy.
It is precisely because of these constraints that the Cree people continue to resist.
As long as Minerva can try these things from the outside world and add the Nova Helmet, Carol is 100% confident that she can tie Minerva to the chariot of the Nova Corps!
Even Minerva's race is not a problem at all. Not all members of the Nova Corps are from Xandar, there are also Shi'ar.
There are also many people of other races. She just saw a rising star with a tiger's head. What's more, it was Levi who personally approved it.
Thinking of this, Carol immediately took action. She took the initiative to use the authority of the Nova helmet to check if there were any other familiar people among the Kree.
As a sniper, Minerva would definitely not act alone, she has several powerful companions.
For example, Korras the Seeker, Blancha the Striker, Atlas the Warrior and Yon Roger the Commander, etc.
They have all undergone varying degrees of genetic modification and are equipped with unique weapons. They are the elite among the elite of the Kree Empire.
However, most of them have relatives and friends, and they need to consider the attitude of the Supreme Wisdom. It is impossible to be as simple and rough as to Minerva.
It’s a pity that no one knows whether those people didn’t come with Minerva or were unlucky enough to be killed by the Fallen. In any case, Carol didn’t find any familiar figures.
At this time Levi threw over an ordinary Nova helmet. As the Nova General and Carol's immediate superior, he could understand Carol's every move through the helmet, so he could certainly understand her thoughts.
"Carol, let's deal with Minerva first. We can deal with the others later when there's a chance."
Levi didn't have any special thoughts about the sister covered in blue, mainly because he had previously confirmed that the other party was just an ordinary sniper, not Dr. Minerva who once became the monkey version of Captain Marvel in the comics.
But no matter what, since Carol wants to recruit the other party, let her do as she wishes.
In this way, Minerva will also become Carol's responsibility. If Minerva causes any trouble in the future, Carol will naturally be blamed.
In a sense, does this count as Carol voluntarily giving herself a weakness?
"I understand, Levi. Whether I succeed or not, I want to thank you for your kindness!"
"Haha, don't worry that Minerva will refuse. I will help you."
Carol was suddenly curious: "How can you help me?"
Levi pretended to be mysterious and said, "You will know later. Anyway, the result will definitely be the kind you will like."
Seeing this, Carol didn't ask any more questions. There was not much time left.
The plan was set, and the two men set off again. When they reached the ground, some Kree people had already begun to deploy their defenses.
They are obviously elite troops, as they were sent by the Supreme Intelligence to hunt down Carol.
But they didn't recognize Carol at all. Even when Levi and Carol dropped from the sky, they took the initiative to salute to express their gratitude and respect.
Without the help of the Nova Corps, I'm afraid no one would survive this time.
At a slightly higher position, Minerva, holding a sniper rifle, was doing the same action.
She was not only grateful, but also respectful to the strong.
Carol chuckled and did not reveal her true identity. She just took the Nova helmet and put it directly on Minerva's head in full view of everyone.
This left many Kree people dumbfounded. What does this mean?
Before they could react, Levi had already used his authority to activate Minerva's helmet, allowing the Nova Corps' signature uniform to cover her entire body.
The next moment, when Minerva was suspended in the air, although there were still many doubts in her heart, the surrounding Kree people all understood one thing:
Minerva has openly betrayed the Kree Empire. From now on, even if she is not an enemy, she is definitely not a comrade-in-arms!
Minerva, the person involved, was completely confused, not only because she had no idea where this Nova Helmet came from, but also because she could see clearly the person in front of her.
That woman with a smirk on her face, if she isn’t the target of their trip, who else could it be, Carol, who was personally ordered to be hunted down by the Supreme Wisdom?
Why has Carol become a rising star? What secrets does she hide? Why didn't the Supreme Wisdom mention them at all?
Why now had she given herself a Nova Helmet?
She had too many questions and too many words to say at the moment, but she soon discovered, very sadly, that her every move was completely out of control!
Not only did she not show the expected hostility, but she cheered and hugged the other person.
Then she threw all the Kree Empire equipment on her body at her feet as if it were garbage, and even stepped on it a few times viciously, leaving a cruel remark.
"Let the Supreme Wisdom die. From now on, I will have true freedom!"
After doing all this, she just held the sniper rifle in one hand and held the other's hand with the other, and flew straight into the sky.
At this moment, Minerva knew that the legend was true. The Nova Helmet could indeed control the user to a certain extent!
As for the voice, as long as I collect some of her previous voices, it would be very easy to imitate it with the ability of the Heart of the Universe.
Minerva's performance immediately made Carol feel quite novel. Perhaps this was the surprise that Levi mentioned?
But of course she wouldn't expose it now. She just held hands with the other party, like good friends, and quickly left the atmosphere.
Levi chuckled. The Nova Helmet had a special function. When the Novae allowed it or they fell into a coma for any reason, the helmet could temporarily take over the body and take the Novae to the nearest shelter of the Nova Corps.
As a cosmic law enforcement force with jurisdiction covering the entire Andromeda Galaxy, the Nova Corps has established secret shelters on many planets.
But there is another situation. That is, if the Heart of the Universe discovers a traitor, or an outsider uses the helmet illegally, it will also directly intervene and take over, and then make different response measures according to different situations.
And now, as the only Nova General in the history of the Nova Corps, Levi also has similar authority over all the Novae under his command!
Levi lost interest after taking a quick look at the Kree people around him, who were either stunned, or roaring and shouting, or even cursing Minerva as a traitor, and failing to find any special one among them.
He immediately jumped into the air and began to chase Carol in front of him.
With so many witnesses present, it doesn't matter whether Minerva's actions just now were voluntary or not. The Supreme Wisdom will definitely deal with her.
Now if she wants to survive, there is only one way left.
That is to follow Carol and yourself honestly and show her value as much as possible!
(End of this chapter)
