Chapter 126
Although the Atlanteans cannot become Thor and form Thor Corps as easily as the Amazons, their underwater combat capabilities are unique in Su Quan's eyes and have other uses.
It's worth noting that the Marvel Universe also has Atlantis, Marvel's Aquaman Namor is almost identical in identity to DC's Aquaman Arthur Curry.
Both were of Atlantis and human descent, and both became kings of Atlantis.
However, Namor's personality is not likable; sometimes he is a hero, and sometimes he is a villain.
Based on the development trend of the Marvel Universe, Su Quan felt that there was a high probability that he would be involved in the future. Even if he wasn't, the Atlanteans were skilled in underwater warfare, would be needed in Madripoor and other places.
So when Su Quan thought about how Queen Atlanna of Atlantis would leave Atlantis to escape her arranged marriage next year, he had the idea of recruiting Atlanna —cough cough, I mean, Atlantis!
Moreover, putting aside the Atlanteans, Atlantis itself was comparable in wealth and technological level to its neighbor, the equally reclusive Wakanda.
Especially in the field of science and technology, with water as the research focus, there are not only technologies that utilize unlimited energy, but also a constant stream of cutting-edge technologies that utilize water, such as ion rays and underwater warships.
Although these technologies are of little use to Su Quan himself, they are useful to his subordinates or the territories he rules. Besides, no one would complain about having too many good things, right?
The indescribable cold and pressure in the dark depths of the sea prevent most Surface Dweller from venturing into the mysterious and unknown the Deep world.
This was Su Quan's first time diving to such a deep sea. Although he wasn't a good swimmer, he was surprisingly fast.
Super vision and Super Hearing guided him to the population of Atlantis very quickly.
From afar, a brightly colored bridge stands out in the depths of the sea, its end leading directly to a huge, azure energy gate.
The door leads to Atlantis!
Near the enormous Teleportation Portal stood a statue of Atlanteans clad in armor and wielding a trident. The statue was enormous, several times larger than the Teleportation Portal, and exuded an imposing aura.
At this moment, fish-shaped underwater spaceships were advancing in an orderly fashion on the bridge. In front of the Teleportation Portal, several guards riding what appeared to be sharks or whales were on a close patrol.
Above the Teleportation Portal, on the high wall, are countless high-pressure water cannons that look incredibly futuristic.
Instead of forcing his way through, Su Quan chose to become Invisibility, adjusted his body density, and then entered the Teleportation Portal with a fishing boat.
Inside the large building within the Teleportation Portal, soldiers clad in special armor pointed at a high-tech holographic screen displaying the records of various fishing boats.
Simply put, this is equivalent to border control; those who are not registered or do not have a pass are not allowed to enter.
"Bang!"
Su Quan and the fishing boat passed through the Teleportation Portal and entered Atlantis.
Upon entering, one is greeted by a variety of magnificent underwater city buildings. Although Su Quan had seen them in movies, a fleeting glimpse could not compare to the awe-inspiring sight of them up close.
Seeing this, Su Quan really felt like he was wandering back and forth, enjoying himself so much that he forgot about home!
From an architectural perspective alone, Su Quan would call this the most beautiful!
"Hmm?" Su Quan's ears twitched slightly, and the corners of his mouth slowly turned up. Then, he disappeared in a teleportation.
The next moment, he appeared in a spacious palace that was no different from the land.
Although it's called a palace, its style isn't actually that ancient and elegant; instead, it has a rather futuristic and fashionable feel.
On one side of the palace, there was a large bed against the wall, and sitting on the bed was a blonde woman in a silver tight-fitting dress. The tight-fitting dress, which covered her body like layers of scales, outlined her curves perfectly!
Her shoulders trembled slightly, and her soft sobs were barely audible.
As the Queen of Atlantis, who symbolizes supreme power, Atlanna's life is not only not as carefree as she wishes, but she also has to accept many things she does not want to do.
For example, marriage alliances.
Although she is the only daughter of the King of Atlantis and the current Queen of Atlantis, possessing royal status and blood, she is still a woman, and she must abide by the marriage arranged by her father...
Her 'fiancé' is Orm, the captain of the Atlantis Guard.
The marriage between the Queen and the captain of the guard should have been a perfect match. The Queen had royal blood, and the captain of the guard had the power to help the Queen control or stabilize Atlantis.
However, Atlanna doesn't like Orm. Although reason tells her that choosing Orm is the right thing to do, she just doesn't like him!
This kind of marriage, this kind of life, is not what she wants at all!
All she wants is someone she loves, someone she chooses, to be her husband!
However, she could neither refuse nor choose!
No!
It should be said that her only option was to elope and escape Atlantis!
Atlanna knew she shouldn't do this, and couldn't do it, but the thought wouldn't leave her mind; in fact, it grew stronger and stronger.
"You want to run away from the wedding?"
In the darkness, she seemed to hear a voice asking her a question.
"I... I know this is wrong, but I really can't imagine what would happen if I married Orm! So, yes, I want to run away from the wedding, but I—"
Atlanna spoke subconsciously, but halfway through her sentence she suddenly realized that the voice was not a hallucination in her mind, but a real sound.
"Who's speaking?!"
Atlanna was instantly startled and sat up abruptly, scanning the entire room.
However--
She didn't see anyone at all!
Atlanna was stunned. Her first reaction was that she must have misheard, that no one was speaking, and that she was actually hallucinating.
But she quickly dismissed the idea!
Although she cannot defy the kingdom's ancient rules, it does not mean that she is truly a useless vase Queen who is nothing but a figurehead.
She was absolutely certain that the sound she had just heard was real!
"Come out! I know you're here!" Atlanna shouted warily as she reached for the Five-Pronged Trident beside her.
A soft laugh echoed in the space in front of her, and then a figure slowly appeared in her line of sight.
"Bite!"
"Combat detected. Reward dropped: Amphibious Breathing (Atlanna)"
The moment Su Quan appeared, Atlanna thrust her silver Five-Pronged Trident at him without hesitation.
This stab was fierce and swift, showing no mercy whatsoever!
For Atlanna, anyone who dares to sneak into her room must be an enemy, and since they are an enemy, there is no need to show mercy.
If you have any questions, you can ask them if the other person survives. If they are dead, you can still find out their identity through other clues!
Therefore, Atlanna acted swiftly and decisively, without even asking any questions, and went straight for the full force.
"Bite!"
A crisp, clear clanging sound rang out. Atlanna stared in horror at the Five-Pronged Trident that the mysterious man had blocked with a single finger!
No, impossible!
Atlanna was shocked, sheathed her halberd and swung it down at her opponent again.
"Bite!"
It was the same crisp sound again.
With a half-smile, the opponent blocked his powerful, all-out slash with a single finger.
Atlanna took a deep breath, gripped the Five-Pronged Trident with both hands, and attacked the opponent's vital points with a whirlwind of attacks.
The other party seemed to be deliberately humiliating him, blocking with the same finger no matter where the attack came from, and he actually managed to block it!
The crisp clanging sound lasted for a good twenty or thirty seconds before Atlanna, holding the Five-Pronged Trident, took a few steps back and finally stopped, her gaze cold.
His appearance and attire suggested that he was definitely not Atlanteans, nor could he be from any of the other kingdoms among the Seven Kingdoms of Atlantis.
So the only possibility is—
Atlanna stared coldly at Su Quan, a fleeting hint of surprise and curiosity flashing in her eyes. "You're Surface Dweller!"
Su Quan gently hooked the finger that had blocked the Five-Pronged Trident, and Atlanna felt her hands sink Five-Pronged Trident flew out of her hands with a whoosh and landed directly in the hands of the person opposite her.
"This kind of method—" Atlanna's expression became even more solemn and cold.
Su Quan gripped the Five-Pronged Trident and gently swung his arm.
The icy touch and the ensuing gust of cold wind instantly froze Atlanna. The Five-Pronged Trident was now pressed against her neck; if it had been just a fraction closer, it would have severed her neck.
And she didn't see any of this process at all!
"So fast!"
Atlanna was secretly alarmed, but her face showed no fear or trepidation.
To be fair, Atlanna was indeed brave. No wonder she was able to escape Atlantis alone and survive the sacrifice to the Trench, living alone in the Sunken City for so long!
Su Quan felt that Atlanna and the future Queen of the Sea Mera were much Aquaman. Although Aquaman was more powerful, he was far inferior in terms of character.
"Smack!"
With a gentle downward Five-Pronged Trident, Atlanna immediately felt an unparalleled weight on her shoulder.
"Thump!"
Atlanna knelt down on one knee involuntarily.