Old Wang Writes a Novel

Old Wang was frightened.

She was genuinely terrified.

Previously, she had only speculated and doubted that Kang De had not gone to the so-called Main God Space, but the next moment, an overwhelming and irrefutable piece of evidence was slammed into her.

Thanos's Infinity Gauntlet.

Fragments.

It appeared in her childhood sweetheart's wardrobe.

The craftsmanship, the materials, the presentation—these are things that no so-called peripheral companies could produce.

Moreover, even if such a thing existed, it wouldn't be something Kang De could afford.

There is only one explanation.

It's the original version.

Thus, the conjecture about infinite flow time travel is confirmed.

And it's even more terrifying concrete evidence...

Thanos.

Thanos, the one who took away half of the life in the Marvel Universe and caused the deaths of so many superheroes, and even in the final battle where he caused so-and-so and so-and-so to sacrifice themselves heroically, is an extremely despicable villain.

The purple sweet potato spirit that countless Marvel fans hate to the core.

It was even made into that purple Titan that flew [beep--] cup.

After watching Avengers: Infinity War, Wang Xiaoman was heartbroken and then enraged. She decided to write a Marvel or Infinity War novel to torture Thanos in a variety of ways, making that bastard experience the same suffering Accelerator endured in the fanfiction and Infinity War genre.

However, just like all newcomers who transition from readers to authors, they always make mistakes. When Old Wang's confident opening was delivered to Kang De, it was met with unprecedentedly harsh criticism and ridicule. In a fit of anger, Wang Xiaoman bought Kang De a Thanos flying cup and forced him to use it at least once, or she would expose his dark history to Mama Kang.

Kang De, of course, refused to comply, even to the death.

Xiaoman still remembers how Kang De panicked and kept trying to persuade her, saying there was no need for such a thing, that he would definitely find a way to deal with Thanos clearly and satisfy her, and that there was no need to use such a dirty method. At that time, Xiaoman's anger gradually subsided, and she gradually forgot about the matter, and wholeheartedly waited for the release of Avengers: Endgame to see how this purple sweet potato devil would finally be defeated.

But to her surprise...

Kang De actually kept his promise to her...

He really did a perfect job of arranging Thanos.

In a physical sense.

The fragments in my hand are proof of this.

In an instant, movie clips of Thanos flashed through Xiaoman's mind, from his fleeting appearance in Avengers 1 to the approaching shadow of Thanos and the great battle with the heroes. Those moving sacrifices and struggles, those unforgettable scenes, all underwent subtle changes.

For example, now whenever she thinks of scenes related to Thanos in movies, such as the moment before Thanos snaps his fingers at the end of Thanos: Infinity War, she automatically imagines what happens next.

But then her childhood sweetheart descended from the sky, grabbing Thanos by the head and beating him Thanos until the road itself was obliterated. Thanos, along with his gauntlet, was smashed to pieces. Doctor Strange bit his finger in terror, Captain America and Winter Soldier instinctively huddled together, and Iron Man covered Spidey's eyes...

Oh my god, how am I supposed to watch new Marvel movies now...?

Calm down, calm down.

It's good that Kang De is powerful, it's good that he kills Thanos.

That's not the point.

The key question is whether his journey was a normal transmigration or whether he went to the Main God Space.

The former simply means he went to the Marvel universe, while the latter means the risk of losing secrecy still exists, and the possibility of him facing mortal danger remains high...

Old Wang took a deep breath and quickly calmed down.

She stared at the wardrobe before her, as if gazing into a terrifying abyss.

A second later, she acted decisively and pulled open the wardrobe.

"..."

"..."

Three seconds later, Old Wang slowly closed the wardrobe door, carefully put the fragment of the Infinity Gauntlet back in, and then closed the wardrobe.

Then he silently walked back to his computer desk and sat down.

He covered his head with his hands.

He fell into deep thought.

A moment later, a powerful, overwhelming cry rose within her.

Kiryu Sento--

Team Member Daigo--

2--Idiot--

Lord Kratos-- ye--

That fleeting glance had revealed many extraordinary things to her.

Fragments.

Even with the curtains drawn and the light dim, it still gleamed with an extraordinary luster.

In that instant, she saw something clearly.

"..."

"..."

The infinite flow genre is now definitively confirmed.

And...

From the perspective of the works' stance on good and evil, the owners of these fragments mostly belong to the positive camp.

If these fragments were spoils of war that Kang De acquired after killing his master.

That means...

--Kang De has become a source material destroyer and a score-farming monster!

Old Wang's feelings became even more complicated.

As a seasoned ACG enthusiast, she has extensive experience and has a broad understanding of most well-known works, as well as a considerable number of works that she likes.

If she were to describe her current feelings using a light novel title...

"I was shocked and worried when I suddenly discovered that my childhood friend had become a senior reincarnator and killed Thanos. At the same time, I found out that he seemed to be causing a bloodbath in the Main God Space, punching Kamen Rider and tearing apart the Greek god of war, becoming a scumbag who cheated and caused trouble. I felt a complicated feeling because of this. These two emotions should have made me more conflicted, but why did I feel no fluctuation in my heart and even want to laugh?"

That's roughly it.

Old Wang was even more confused.

She came today hoping to test the waters again, but before she could even begin, she herself fell into the trap.

"What's wrong?"

A familiar voice came from the direction of the living room.

Old Wang was startled and immediately turned around, only to see Kang De walking over with a tea tray.

His face showed surprise and concern. "What's wrong?"

Looking at the familiar person and face before her, Xiaoman felt a sense of relief for some reason.

She recalled the days she had spent with Kang De genuine smile, and how, as they strolled outside, the man looked around with warm eyes, full of cherishment and longing.

Despite possessing immense power, he did not act recklessly. Despite having experienced so much, he could still live peacefully. There was no trace of indifference in his eyes, and no madness in his actions. He still felt the same to her as before.

Whether you are five, ten, fifteen, or twenty years old.

He was him, her childhood sweetheart Kang De.

Even if those fragments were truly spoils of war, there must have been a reason for him to fight... after all, it was in that kind of place.

Ultimately, he was my childhood sweetheart and my best friend.

And those... are ultimately just fantasies in a work, creatures from another world.

It has nothing to do with me.

Those who are connected to me, right before me, are the people of this world, those I cherish.

Old Wang slowly smiled and said, "It's nothing."

She stretched out her hand and said sweetly, "I'm thirsty!"

Kang De placed the teacup on the table, then sat on the edge of the bed. He picked up another cup of tea, took a sip absentmindedly, and didn't notice the subtle changes in the room—or perhaps he never noticed them at all.

He paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Old Wang, actually, I want to tell you something..."

Old Wang's heart skipped a beat.

She hurriedly said, "You don't need to tell me... Won't it be dangerous?"

Kang De hesitated, then said, "Danger... probably not. I'll be careful."

--If I had to point out any danger, it would be the trouble caused by the exposure of my superpowers or time travel abilities. Other than that, there doesn't seem to be anything else... Just be careful.

The girl immediately said, "If there's danger, then there's no need to say anything. I'll worry, and you'll worry too... It's okay, you don't have to say anything. We can talk about it when you feel the time is right."

Yes, Kang De's power is likely enough to defeat Thanos and withstand the annihilation of the Main God, but perhaps it's better to minimize that risk?

Kang De paused for a moment, then said, "It's really nothing..."

Old Wang reached out to stop him. "Alright, alright, I know you trust me, but it's not necessary. As long as you're safe and sound, nothing else matters..."

Kang De remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "In a day or two at most... I'll be going on a long trip. I might be back soon, or it might take a while; it's hard to say."

He looked at Wang Xiaoman.

The girl's expression stiffened for a moment, then slowly relaxed, and she whispered, "I know."

She paused for a moment, then said, "Will we still encounter danger now?"

Kang De thought for a moment. If he went back this time, he would be to find and protect Tina, and even participate in Goth's Patriotic War. War and battle are two different things. It would be a lie to say that it was not dangerous.

"There is danger."

He said, "But I do have some skills, and I will act within my capabilities and avoid taking risks. My primary principle is to protect myself. I understand that, because I still have many things to worry about."

Do you miss me...?

Xiaoman looked up at him. "Do you really have to go? Do you... have any attachments over there?"

--The promise to resurrect fallen teammates, and revenge, to bring everyone to life.

--After all, he was Kang De, a man of principle.

Kang De nodded slowly. "Yes."

--The knight entrusted him with the task of protecting Goth, safeguarding Tina, and smashing the Crown Prince's head in.

--After all, he's my father; he holds grudges.

Xiaoman took a deep breath and wiped away a tear from the corner of her eye.

Then exhale.

And smile.

"Whatever you want."

She said this.

From childhood to adulthood, such words only represent one meaning.

It was Kang De who persuaded her.

She said to Kang De, "What do you need me to do for you? Cover for you? Lie to your parents? Or sell something that's hard to sell or of dubious origin?"

Kang De was somewhat surprised. "Wait... I noticed it from the beginning, you seem to have grasped it very quickly?"

Xiaoman smiled smugly, raised her hand and flicked his head. "Idiot, your acting is terrible, I saw through it a long time ago!"

Kang De pressed for more details, Xiaoman listed a few points. Kang De nodded and replied without hesitation, "That's because we're so familiar with each other. I wasn't on guard around you, which is why I acted that way..."

Xiaoman hummed a few times, seemingly enjoying it.

"To be honest, I do have a thought..."

Kang De stood up to go next door to find something when he suddenly heard Xiaoman's voice behind him.

Kang De.

He turned around.

The girl smiled at him, "Actually, I want to write a book again."

Kang De paused for a moment, then recalled the amusing incident from earlier.

He joked, "Still an infinite flow?"

The girl raised her chin. "Of course!"

From the broken pieces in the wardrobe, she could see the trajectory of Kang De's growth.

Because of the threat of being annihilated by the Main God, she didn't want to add to Kang De's burden, so she couldn't know about the thrilling journey he had taken. But by imagining him and putting his image into writing, it wasn't a bad idea.

When Kang De finally completes his work and is able to return to the world intact, looking back at that time will surely be very meaningful.

Kang De laughed and said, "Alright, show me then, I promise I won't laugh at you."

Xiaoman wrinkled her nose and waved her little fist. "I won't let you see!"

Kang De smiled and walked away.

The girl remained in the bedroom, watching Kang De's retreating figure, muttering to herself—"I need to make you look uglier, your personality more realistic, for example, you should never know how to please girls, you should be completely tongue-tied, you should be given some advantages at the beginning, the beginning shouldn't be too cruel, but it also shouldn't be overly forceful, otherwise it's meaningless, and most importantly, it's... wait a minute."

She suddenly realized a problem.

--Did Kang De attract any girls in the Main God Space?

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PS1: This is absolutely unbelievable! I was staying at a hotel because I was sick and wanted some peace and quiet. At 6 AM, a woman called to catch them cheating. The two of them ran to the hallway to explain themselves, waking me up. And it was this kind of dramatic scene! I was so excited I couldn't sleep. I listened to the commotion for a while, but then I couldn't fall back asleep. I only slept for four and a half hours in total. In the afternoon, I went to the hospital for an IV drip, and I felt like I was floating...

PS2: To be honest, I originally wanted to ask for a day off today, but seeing that some friends were waiting in the book review section and the intercom, I thought about it and decided to write it anyway. Of course, I also considered that it was still early and I might not be able to sleep... I'm not saying this to play the victim, but just to let everyone know that I actually worked even harder these past two days than writing the PS, I just didn't say it out loud. If I ever want to ask for a day off in the future, please be understanding. I can't help it, I was afraid of being criticized for my last book.