Heart Extraction

What is he saying?

Mera, who was not familiar with Tony Stark, turned her questioning gaze to Woz and The Other, hoping that the man and the cat could give her a definite answer.

Unfortunately, the result disappointed her.

Neither Woz nor The Other knew anything about the cryptic things Tony Stark was talking about.

"Although the data analysis results show that the feasibility of this plan is relatively low, it is still trustworthy for now." After analyzing the plan that Tony Stark mentioned through the database, Woz gave Mera a direction that could be trusted.

"Believe me, we now share a common goal—to defeat Darkseid."

"This is also my universe, and I cannot stand by and watch it fall into Darkseid's hands."

Tony Stark, in his spirit form, looked somewhat tired, but his expression was exceptionally resolute.

No, I don't need you.

"To defeat Darkseid, His Highness Beckett is all we need."

As Beckett's loyal subordinate, The Other, unlike Woz, who thinks more rationally, only felt that this man from Earth would be a threat to Beckett.

After all, they were once considered rivals, or rather, Beckett was once seen as a rival by Earth's heroes.

After all, Beckett gave this group a good beating when he first arrived in New York.

"I admit that I haven't forgotten what happened back then, but that doesn't mean I won't put those emotions aside for now."

"Listen, Chitauri, I, Tony Stark, am also part of this universe, understand?"

"Look at the destruction this universe has caused by the aftermath of Beckett's battle with Darkseid. The entire solar system has been affected, did you see that?"

"If we don't help Beckett end this fight soon, and just let the two of them keep fighting, who knows how long they'll last?"

"If time goes on, given their combined strength, even if Beckett wins in the end, what will become of this universe?"

"This universe is not just home to a few living beings like us."

"The Earth is destroyed, Asgard is destroyed, the Nine Realms are destroyed, and I don't want other beings in this universe to die in this sudden disaster."

"They are all innocent."

Despite a barrage of questions and explanations, The Other remained unmoved.

Anyway, he disagreed.

I agree with your idea.

Tony Stark, who was still racking his brains about how to repeat himself, suddenly looked up and turned his gaze to Mera, who was holding the Golden Trident.

"Ms. Mera, you—"

"Don't worry, if Beckett is unhappy in the end, I'll take care of comforting him." Mera smiled and stretched out her right arm toward Tony Stark, while rolling up the sleeve covering her right arm with her left hand.

"Moreover, this isn't the first time he's helped Beckett defeat Darkseid."

"I have experience."

Thinking back to the battle in her universe before Barry Allen rebooted it, Mera only grew stronger.

Darkseid is, after all, from her own universe, so both logically and emotionally, she has to try the plan Tony Stark mentioned.

Defeating Darkseid as soon as possible would be better than anything else.

"After I gave you the sample, what else do you need me to do?" Mera asked, clutching her wrist as Tony Stark used magic to collect a portion of her blood.

"Wait."

Tony shook the crimson liquid in the magical container, then plunged headfirst into his research.

"Also, you have to try to maintain the stability of this planet, otherwise the experiment may fail."

"And if it fails, they'll have to draw blood again." Stark shrugged and raised an eyebrow.

"I understand. I don't want to die from blood loss." After healing her wound, Mera plunged the Golden Trident that was standing to one side into the ground beneath her feet.

Boom!!!

Another ear-piercing explosion rang out, and the two panting figures separated from their entanglement.

His collapsed chest recovered completely in a few breaths, Beckett stared gloomily at the ragged figure not far away— Darkseid.

[His strength has also increased...]

This guy...

Beckett frowned; Darkseid, with his full firepower unleashed, was far more troublesome than he had imagined.

Beckett thought that becoming Super Saiyan God would be enough to easily defeat him, but the true strength of this Apocalypse Monarch surprised him.

For more than two decades, Darkseid was the first enemy Beckett had ever encountered who could keep up with him in battle after his second breakthrough.

"The strongest, New God..."

"Unfortunately, this is my universe."

In the blink of an eye, the force field of the universe changed once again.

Darkseid felt as if countless black holes had appeared behind him, and the powerful gravity almost made him lose his balance.

"No, this universe will ultimately belong to me!"

Darkseid's face, contorted with rage from the struggle against gravity, grimaced as his muscles tightened, veins bulging, and he lunged at Beckett with a punch.

Beckett is the only New God in the universe now; if we kill him, everything will be resolved.

Bang!!!

The ripples created by the collision of fists affected all the planets in the Leo constellation, including the one where Mera and her group were located.

"Die!!"

Darkseid opened his eyes wide and roared almost hysterically!

Click!

The faint sound of bones cracking was so pleasant to Darkseid's ears.

Beckett's sudden change to an unpleasant expression only fueled his wild laughter. "Your body can't take the pressure anymore!"

Damn it!

Beckett's face darkened, and he retreated rapidly, but it was too late.

His twisted right arm flew off his body the instant he left the battlefield, splattering crimson blood everywhere!

"Beckett!!!"

Having witnessed the dramatic changes firsthand, Mera was so tense she couldn't contain herself. "Tony Stark! Is your thing finished yet?!"

"This universe will eventually come under my control, and your only fate will be death!"

Darkseid, never one to let this opportunity slip by, pressed his advantage, slamming Beckett's head down onto a nearby planet.

!

Boom!

Rumble!!!

One explosion after another resounded through the sky, and the dazzling fireworks filled the entire magic scroll, completely blinding Mera to the battlefield.

"No..."

"Beckett!!!"

Buzz!

Seemingly sensing its master's grief and anger, the Golden Trident stuck in the soil at its base vibrated violently, as if telling Mera of its desire to go into battle.

Are you calling him?

Thump!!

The enormous figure crashed to the ground as it descended from the sky. Darkseid, holding Beckett in one hand, emerged from the billowing dust, his bloodthirsty gaze sweeping over Mera and the others.

"You've lost, Beckett."

Seeing the tense expressions on everyone's faces, Darkseid chuckled and turned his gaze back to Beckett.

"Yeah?"

Beckett's blood-stained lips suddenly curled upwards, Darkseid instinctively sensed something was wrong.

Pfft!

A lifeless arm appeared out of thin air behind Darkseid, its fingers curling into claws as it tore open his back and reached straight for his heart!

"I won this round."

Darkseid's eyes widened suddenly. He looked down in disbelief at the arm that had ripped open his chest, and on the blood-soaked fingers, a beating heart was still being held.

We've finally recovered some of the money...

I'm so tired...