Chapter 128
Atlanna was very shocked, after all, the Amazons in the records of Atlantis were different from humans, they were a race as ancient as Atlantis.
Want to meet the Amazons?
Atlanna was somewhat tempted. On one hand, she was curious about the Amazons and the land, and on the other hand, she wanted to know if Su Quan was capable of helping her and if he really wouldn't take over Atlantis.
After all, pledging allegiance to Su Quan on behalf of Atlantis is completely different from Atlantis being completely occupied.
After thinking for a moment, Atlanna said with some regret, "I don't know how you infiltrated Atlantis, but it would be difficult for me to leave and go to land with you, so—"
"Whoosh!"
Before Atlanna could finish speaking, Golden Teleportation Portal leading directly to the coast lit up in front of her.
On the shore, Helen and Viniria looked at Atlanna and the room behind her with curiosity.
Su Quan smiled at the shocked Atlanna, pretending not to have heard, and asked, "What did you just say, 'So'?"
"No, it's nothing, this is—"
"The Dimensional Gate".
As Su Quan spoke, he used the magic of Elderly Loki to create an illusion of Atlanna, then took the bewildered Atlanna into his arms and they traveled through Teleportation Portal to the other side of the coast.
"Helen Alexandra, a descendant of Zeus."
"Viniria, Amazons, was a member of the Themyscira Guard."
"Atlanna, the current Queen of Atlantis."
Su Quan introduced them to each other.
Helen was alright, only curious about Atlantis and Atlantis Queen, and then a little disappointed.
How come the Atlanteans look almost identical to the aliens adopted by the Kent Couple?
Are mermaids and such things all fake?
Viniria's focus was different. She knew very well what it meant to be the Queen of Atlantis. In terms of status, it meant being on par with Queen Hippolyta.
She truly never expected that the Atlanteans Su Quan had fished out would actually be the Queen of Atlantis.
"You guys chat, I'll continue sunbathing."
Su Quan walked to a nearby lounge chair and continued sunbathing.
Three women make a drama. After exchanging awkward glances, their curiosity about each other quickly broke the silence, and they started chatting back and forth.
Atlanna's biggest question is whether the Amazons have truly pledged allegiance to Su Quan, and if so, what changes Su Quan has made to the Amazons, and what price the Amazons have paid.
Viniria didn't hide anything. She had already guessed that Su Quan's purpose in bringing the Queen of Atlantis here to ask these questions was probably to subdue the Queen first, just like he had done on Themyscira, and then have the Queen come forward to completely subdue the entire Atlantis.
She was certainly happy to see this happen, so when Atlanna asked, her answer was very factual!
Yes, let's be realistic!
There's no need for special praise or embellishment; what Su Quan did is already enough.
"Will Darkseid, who invaded Earth in ancient times, return with his minions decades later to seize the Mother Box held by Atlantis, Amazons, and humans respectively?"
Atlanna's expression changed slightly. Although she was confident in Atlantis's strength, she knew the inside story about the Mother Box and Darkseid.
"He will protect Themyscira?" Atlanna glanced at Su Quan, who was lazily basking in the sun, and began to understand why Themyscira had pledged allegiance to him.
Viniria shook her head. "We can protect Themyscira ourselves."
Atlanna frowned and said, "What will you use to protect Themyscira? Zeus and other gods participated in that ancient battle, and this time—"
"We are the gods!"
Viniria suddenly reached out and summoned the Stormbreaker, which she had brought with her, from a distance.
With the Stormbreaker in hand, the once clear sky instantly turned into a dark, overcast expanse, and the calm sea began to surge and churn.
With a loud crack, Flash ripped through the sky.
Azure lightning flashed and pulsed around Viniria!
Atlanna was terrified and stumbled back a few steps, rapidly spinning her Five-Pronged Trident to form an air shield against the impact that felt like flying sand and stones.
"Themyscira doesn't need the protection of other gods, because we are gods, we are— Thor!"
Amidst the lightning and thunder, Viniria raised her Stormbreaker aloft and spoke with imposing grandeur.
Thor?
Atlanna murmured softly, then said, "You are strong, but you alone cannot withstand Darkseid's army!"
Viniria smiled slightly, "Who said I'm the only one? There are over six hundred Thor like me in our Thor Corps!"
"There will be even more in the future!"
More than six hundred Thor like her?
Thunder, the Thor Corps?
Atlanna was dumbfounded. She was truly dumbfounded. Although they hadn't fought, she was certain that she was no match for Viniria.
Perhaps only by finding Neptune's Trident, which symbolizes Aquaman and can control the sea, can she be defeated.
This is only a possibility.
Moreover, there is only one Aquaman, but Thor has an entire army!
If Thor Corps were to launch an attack on Atlantis would be utterly unable to withstand it!
Su Quan glanced at Viniria, who had intimidated Atlanna, and was surprised that the usually quiet and low-key Vineria had also learned to put on airs.
That's great. The higher their sophistication, the higher your own sophistication will naturally be.
Viniria wasn't deliberately trying to show off to Atlanna. She did this partly to let her know how powerful Su Quan and the benefits of pledging allegiance to him, and partly to demonstrate the current strength of Themyscira.
Atlanna was indeed stunned, and at the same time, she had already made a decision in her heart.
Loyalty to Su Quan!
This wasn't a difficult decision to make!
If she refuses, even if Su Quan does nothing, there are only two possible outcomes.
Either give up everything related to Atlantis, elope, and leave Atlantis completely.
They either fulfill the marriage vows, becoming stepping stones for Orm to gain power, and soon suffer an invasion by Darkseid's people.
No matter what she chooses, she will lose Atlantis.
Being loyal to Su Quan is a different story. He has the Thor Corps of Themyscira, so whether it's fighting Darkseid or helping him unify the Seven Kingdoms, it shouldn't be a problem.
Atlantis will continue to exist, and may even be more glorious and powerful than before.
Except for her hesitation about running away from her arranged marriage, Atlanna was decisive and resolute in other situations.
After making her decision, Atlanna went directly to Su Quan and slowly knelt down on one knee.
"I pledge my allegiance to you on behalf of Atlantis."
Su Quan nodded slightly, then casually took out a Stormbreaker from the system and handed it to Atlanna: "Try it."
Atlanna took the axe in surprise and swung it around; it was exactly the same as the one Viniria had.
Aside from being a little awkward to use, she didn't feel any special power, nor did she have the lightning-fast reaction that Viniria.
"Why?" Atlanna asked curiously.
Su Quan had anticipated this and retrieved the Gale Battle Axe, smiling, "You haven't gained its approval, so you can't become Thor and join the Thor Corps."
"It's alright. I'll take you to find the Neptune's Trident when I have time. It's more suitable for you Atlanteans."
The next day.
The Kent Couple's home.
"Thump!"
Clark Kent's little head got a slap on the head.
Clark Kent was stunned for a moment, then suddenly remembered that he had been hit on the head like this yesterday morning, and then the Creepy Uncle had given him a box of ice cream.
So today—
Clark Kent's eyes lit up instantly, and he looked at the table in front of him with a lively gaze.
Sure enough, a box of ice cream appeared on the table.
"Thank you, Uncle."
The polite and well-mannered Clark Kent quietly thanked the Creepy Uncle, then happily opened the ice cream and started eating.
For him, this kind of headache is nothing. If a headache could be exchanged for an ice cream, he would want to endure three, no, five every day!
That way, Dad gets one box, Mom gets one box, and because I got hit on the head, I get three boxes!
Goodness, he already knows how to "earn" more at such a young age. Hopefully, he won't be embarrassed when he thinks about this later in life.
"Bite!"