The Beginning

The last task on the to-do list is now complete. Although I didn't solve it myself, it finally brings this matter to a close.

Unless one day it's discovered that among those categorized as dead in Snake S.H.I.E.L.D..'s files, there are still living people. We'll see then.

I was too lazy to even dig these people out myself; Snake Shield did it for me, so I just handled it casually. Verifying this kind of thing is no easier than finding people; do you expect me to dig up graves to confirm it?

Actually, letting Norman Osborn deal with his own people through this kind of transaction wasn't the best approach, because it also meant exposing himself to Osborn's surveillance.

Frankly, Henry isn't worried about the Green Goblin, but he is worried about Norman Osborn.

Green Goblin is at best playing street hustles with Spider-Man, and is just a street villain with an extra high-tech suit of armor.

Norman Osborn's power and the destruction he could cause were far beyond what he could do by riding Goblin Glider and throwing Pumpkin Bomb everywhere.

But there was nothing they could do; the Snake Shield members had already betrayed them. If they handled the tasks the old way, who knew how Norman Osborn would react? He wasn't exactly a law-abiding citizen.

For Henry, obtaining the formula and pharmaceutical process behind dementia medication to save one person and kill another was worthwhile.

However, handing over these things didn't reduce the trouble around him as he had imagined. The group of young people who came to provoke him still seized every opportunity to cause trouble.

Moreover, the group of mischievous kids seems to be growing. Besides the one little brat who most frequently causes trouble, he often brings different underlings to take turns causing trouble.

However, the newcomers weren't like the first brat; they didn't dare to provoke Kitty, the Tiger. Often, a single glare and a roar from Kitty would send the kids running away in terror.

It seems this was another miscalculation by Henry. He thought that once he made a deal with Norman Osborn, all these troubles would stop.

However, the reality is that even without escalating the situation, everyone still seems unaware that Oscorp has swallowed all the benefits and continues to try to find ways to benefit themselves.

It is said that after obtaining those materials, Oscorp was like someone secretly cultivating in seclusion, and the outside world did not hear a word of it.

The most troublesome situations are those without a written contract. This kind of situation will definitely occur What If...? the two sides don't have a good understanding.

Or perhaps his protests had displeased Norman Osborn as well, so this was retaliation. In any case, the original agreement only vaguely mentioned his goals, without requiring him to resolve any troubles around him.

It was obviously impossible for him to go directly to Norman Osborn and complain.

Henry was pondering how to warn that important figure. If he angered someone as insignificant as himself, even if he couldn't seriously injure the other party, it would still cause unpleasantness.

Just as a sinister plan was taking shape, the morning bell rang. It was Maria Stark Tom's shift as her private nurse began her shift.

But—she should have the key, so why did she ring the doorbell?

"You're here." Henry greeted them and opened the door. Instead of the nimble middle-aged woman, he was greeted by another familiar face who surprised him.

"Selene?"

Hello, Hey----

Henry quickly silenced the other person by covering their mouth. Just then, a voice came from behind; Catherine Hepburn asked, "

Henry, who's at the door? Has Maria Stark arrived?

Upon seeing the elderly woman appear, dressed very simply in a mismatched outfit, her long black hair styled in a low bun at the back of her head, she appeared quite efficient. Selene peeked out from under Henry's arm as he blocked the door and greeted him, "Hepburn day, Madam Hepburn. I am Maria Stark Gallio, temporarily taking over Selene Tom's care of your daily needs. Henry introduced me, and I confirmed with you by phone a few days ago."

Although he couldn't visually observe the brainwaves, Henry seemed to hear a series of static noises. Was this his Mind Stone abilities kicking in?

Catherine Hepburn exclaimed with sudden realization, "Ah, I remember now, we did agree to this a few days ago."

-"

A Kryptonian internally screamed: No! Absolutely not!

Henry's girlfriend, right? I remember you graduated from nursing school. But to be honest, I'm more interested in how you and Henry met."

A Kryptonian, standing to the side, glanced sideways at the 17,000-year-old witch who was dressed in an innocent manner. "Yeah. Don't even mention Kate being interested, I'm very interested too."

Damn it! What kind of story did that old hag come up with and stuff into Catherine Hepburn's mind?

Hey, what are you doing?!

Henry kept asking himself this question.

Suddenly, a voice echoed in his mind: This is Magneto's order, Henry, kid. Ah, so that's your real name, Henry Brown.

Where's Maria Stark? What happened to her?

Don't be so angry. She thought she got seven days of paid leave and went on vacation with her family.

It's good that you're alright. But what are you and Magneto up to?

He wants me to keep an eye on you. He doesn't want you to help him because the X-Men can't take your beating; but he also doesn't want to see you on the X-Men's side. So I'm in charge of keeping you in check.

Is he about to start? Aren't you going to help?

I'm very strong now. So Magneto is worried that I'll beat the X-Men too badly, so he simply won't let me participate in the war. Anyway, he has hundreds of people on his side, so as long as you're not on the X-Men's side, there's nothing to worry about.

It's best not to crash!

Oh, you also think Magneto will lose?

Stop trying to read my mind. Unless you want to end up like Professor X!

You cheapskate!

The two communicated very quickly, with Selene acting like a little girl, her forehead resting on Henry's chest, her index finger circling around his abdomen.

"You heartless little man, have you forgotten everything? Our intimate conversation that night," we both enjoyed it, didn't we?"

The old lady whistled, her tone clearly sarcastic.

Henry, on the other hand, was reminded of his unpleasant memories. To think that he, a Kryptonian, would be outdone by a mere Mutants!

And not only that, Henry felt like he had slept with a succubus!

When she woke up the next day, she was completely exhausted. Then, this 17,000-year-old witch seemed to have become several years younger out of thin air!

Having experienced it once before, even when this girl came knocking on his door repeatedly late at night while he was conducting research at Magneto's secret base, Henry would avoid her like the plague.

What kind of monsters are these?!

Pushing Selene aside, Henry said sternly, "Madam Gallio, please have some self-respect."

"Oh dear, now I'm a lady, no longer a sweetheart." Selene threw herself into the old woman's arms, sobbing, "Catherine, look how unreliable young men are."

While comforting the lovely girl in her arms, Catherine Hepburn glared at the only man present. "Henry, you're so naughty!"

Henry felt a bitter taste in his mouth, realizing he was on par with Tony Stark in this old woman's eyes. Now, having fallen to the same level as Kitty, he had no way to express his grievances.

Although his Super Vision hadn't fully recovered, he could still see Selene's mocking, defiant gaze, which only enraged the Kryptonian even more.

Let's just let this legend of the immortal Mutants end today.