Chapter 139
This is something that all Atlanteans should be excited and overjoyed about!
Unlike those in the council who would directly weigh the pros and cons, for ordinary Atlanteans, the Queen was the Queen, the one with the highest power.
Now that she has acquired Neptune's Trident, the Queen's popularity among the people has been greatly enhanced.
Afterwards, Orm and those who had died before were also labeled as disloyal, and it was announced that Vico was acting on the Queen's orders to eliminate the disloyal along with the allied Thor Corps.
The public didn't react strongly; they just privately discussed Orm's disloyalty and the Thor Corps out of curiosity.
The former is because he already had a high reputation, was the captain of the guard, and his engagement to the Queen was not a secret;
The latter is that someone recognized Thor Corps as Amazons warriors, but their strength was different from what was recorded or heard.
They are too strong!
That kind of thunder is something that ordinary people or warriors can't possess. No wonder they're called the Thor Corps. A full five hundred of them are all Thor!
Three days, just three days.
The turmoil was completely quelled, and Atlantis remained as usual, showing no signs of having just experienced a rebellion!
The subjugated council members, for various reasons, all lent their support. With Vico and the Thor Corps taking strong action, the remnants of Orm were completely powerless to resist and were directly suppressed.
The entire guard and some of the army's high-ranking officers were replaced and placed under the management of Vico, who had been promoted to general.
Instead of appointing her own people to the council, Atlanna announced that she would not add any new council members.
At first glance, it seems that the council members have more power. After all, the pie is only so big, and the fewer people there are, the more they can get. Unfortunately, although Atlanna did not arrange for anyone to enter the council, she had already distributed the powers and functions that were previously vacant.
The council members quickly realized that Atlanna was trying to start anew and sideline the council!
Unfortunately, even if they knew Atlanna's purpose, what could they do?
To trip someone up?
Argue with reason and logic?
Stop joking. They might dare to use that tactic on Atlanna, but they wouldn't dare use it on Su Quan.
Su Quan doesn't care about logic or tradition. If you dare to use such methods, he'll make you hear the sound!
You disagree?
Then I'll replace you with someone else dressed as a different person!
Su Quan's methods were so simple and brutal, completely lacking in political acumen and intelligence.
A battle of wits and courage?
Stop talking nonsense. In the face of absolute strength, all schemes and tricks are just paper tigers. With a single thought, I can turn your clever little brain into mush. Why would I fight you?
A battle of wits and courage?
Do you deserve it?
These past few days, Atlanna has been busy with Atlantis's internal affairs and the upcoming conquest of other kingdoms, so she has basically had no free time.
Su Quan called Viniria and Helen over. On one hand, Atlanna needed reliable manpower, and on the other hand, given Helen's curiosity, she would be extremely frustrated if she didn't come and see Atlantis and other underwater kingdoms.
Of course, they certainly wouldn't forget Diana, but she was, after all, a princess of Themyscira, and her status was different from others.
So they only admired the underwater scenery of Atlantis and did not stay behind to help Atlanna unify the Seven Kingdoms like Viniria, Helen, and Thor Corps.
Su Quan teleported the Kraken Karasean from the Sunken City, and then left Atlantis with some of its technology and wealth.
Oh, there's one more thing.
During his time in Atlantis, Su Quan didn't forget his promise to Clark Kent, and he obtained Super Defense, Super Strength, and Microscopic Vision respectively.
Incidentally, he also acquired quite a few of Atlantis's abilities.
His Combat Detection Range has now reached 4700, and he has also acquired many abilities that are characteristic of Atlanteans, such as Dark Vision, Amphibious Breathing, Super Defense, and Super Speed.
If we only consider these abilities, Su Quan could be considered Atlanteans. Unfortunately, these abilities that are super powerful in the eyes of Atlanteans are only the most basic in his eyes, not worth mentioning!
The next day, early morning.
Having acquired a flight ability from Clark Kent, Su Quan arrived at the Natural History Museum, or more precisely, Barbara Minerva's office within the museum.
Barbara Minerva, dressed in a black blouse, a leopard-print leather skirt, and over-the-knee boots, was engrossed in reviewing documents at her desk.
Things were different now. Barbara Minerva quickly sensed Su Quan's arrival and excitedly stood up. "You've come! I've found what you asked me to find!"
"Golden Eagle Armor?"
"That's right."
Barbara Minerva turned and walked to a corner, lifting a curtain to reveal a set of gleaming golden armor.
From helmet to boots, it's a complete set from top to bottom, and the back of the armor also has a pair of huge golden wings that can be curled up and used as shields.
That's right, it's the Golden Eagle Armor!
While this Golden Eagle Armor isn't a divine artifact like the Wonder Woman suit, it's still no ordinary suit of armor.
Many years ago, when the Amazons were preparing to travel to Themyscira, they were besieged. A warrior named Asteria decided to stay behind alone to create an opportunity for the others to escape.
The Amazons combined the best equipment and materials to create this powerful Golden Eagle Armor for her.
Afterwards, Asteria donned the Golden Eagle Armor and sacrificed herself for righteousness.
To commemorate her, the Amazons erected a statue of her in the arena on Themyscira, passing down her heroic deeds from generation to generation.
Su Quan had seen her statue before in the arena. Well, the statue and the real person look somewhat different; the real person probably has more charm.
Yes, Asteria is still alive.
Although Su Quan has not yet seen her, the movie's post-credits scene reveals that she is indeed still alive.
P. S.: My health problems are getting worse. The fatigue and lack of sleep lately have caused my heart to start beating fast again, and I'm starting to feel palpitations.
Su Quan gently stroked the Golden Eagle Armor, glanced at the eager Barbara Minerva, and said with a chuckle, "I have a herb called Heart-shaped Grass, a precious thing that only the king of a country called Wakanda in another world can take."
"It can grant a person super speed, stamina, strength, and agility; therefore, the King of Wakanda also has another title: Black Panther!"
Barbara Minerva's eyes lit up instantly, the longing in them impossible to conceal.
As a part-time zoologist, she believes that leopards are the ultimate hunters!
Barbara Minerva's eyes burned with desire. "I want it!"
She wanted power, she wanted to become stronger, and ideally, she wanted to become a top hunter like a leopard.
Su Quan waved his hand, teleporting the Golden Eagle Armor back home. He smiled and handed her a bag of jewelry, saying, "Just like last time, deal with it."
"Also, find the owner of the Golden Eagle Armor. Her name is Asteria. If you find her, bring her to me, Heart-shaped Grass will be yours."
"No problem!"
Barbara Minerva replied without hesitation, "As long as she's alive, I'll bring her to you no matter where she hides."
Barbara Minerva's current personality goes without saying. This Golden Eagle Armor was probably stolen or robbed by her. As long as she can achieve her goal, she doesn't care about the means or right or wrong.
She probably won't have the chance to fight Diana like in the movies, so she'll fight Asteria instead. Anyway, in some Parallel Universe, her identity is also Wonder Woman Diana.
Su Quan's decision to send Barbara Minerva to capture Asteria wasn't necessarily to satisfy his perverse taste for Cheetah vs. Wonder Woman.
The reason for doing this is partly for Asteria's sake. Whether it's because of her identity as the Golden Eagle Warrior or the Wonder Woman from Parallel Universe, she should return to Themyscira.
Or rather, to serve oneself.
On the other hand, it is about nurturing Barbara Minerva.
The reason for training her is simple: she has good ability and potential, is easy to control, highly obedient, and doesn't have high moral standards.
Su Quan had always held such a villain, or rather, his subordinate, in high regard.
Most importantly, Barbara Minerva will not betray herself!
Don't forget, Barbara Minerva made a wish to herself, which was to turn Maxwell Lorenzano back into the Yellow Crystal Wishing Stone, and what she lost, or rather, took away by herself, was her 'betrayal'.
Just as the person whose love is taken away will never fall in love with someone else and will never feel love, Barbara Minerva, whose betrayal is taken away, will never betray herself and will never have the thought of betrayal!
Barbara Minerva will have no effect except that she will never betray herself.
"Do you... do you have time later?" Barbara Minerva asked hesitantly.
Su Quan raised an eyebrow. "Something wrong?"
"I'd like to invite you to dinner, and also to a friend of mine. She knows about the Wishing Stone and wants to make a wish to you."
Barbara Minerva has a friend named Veronica Kyle, a top scientist and wealthy businesswoman, who bought a large portion of the jewelry she sold last time.
The two were very familiar with each other and had a good relationship; it could be said that Veronica was her only friend.
Veronica noticed the change in her and asked her what had happened. At that time, she had not yet been 'beaten' by Su Quan and was at the height of her arrogance, so she did not hide anything and told her about the Wishing Stone.
She was told what happened next, and then she asked Barbara Minerva to arrange for her to meet Su Quan she could make a wish to him.
Su Quan inquired about Veronica's situation and agreed.
First of all, she shares the same name as the Hulkbuster Armor is just the common name; the real name of this armor is Veronica.