To Be Hung from a Streetlamp

Black Adam, watching Kino's ever-changing form, finally stopped.

"I see. I knew there was no such thing as free power in this world. Shazam was just a tool."

Kino grabbed Black Adam, who was standing nearby, and used his immense strength to hold him firmly in place.

"Shazam!" x2

The familiar power returned, but Black Adam showed no joy.

What do you mean by "tools"?

"Want to know why your child was chosen, why the gods bestow their power upon ants, and why you were sealed away even though you saved the world?"

Kino's words were incredibly tempting.

"Think."

Black Adam frowned, his gaze fixed on Kino.

"Become my subordinate."

"I swore on my deathbed that I would never be a slave."

Black Adam's tone was resolute, and his eyes revealed an indomitable will.

"What if I resurrect your wife and children!"

"Kino said."

This trick always works.

"..."

Black Adam was stunned, his eyes instantly filled with complex emotions.

Aya, Huma.

Those familiar yet distant faces surfaced in his mind.

"Don't believe me?"

"... letter."

Black Adam's voice was deep; there was no need to lie to him about the power that left him utterly powerless.

Faced with the longing to reunite with family, how fragile those vows once made seem.

"Owner!"

Black Adam said, having made up his mind.

After signing the contract.

"From now on, call me Chief."

Kino nodded in satisfaction. Dealing with this kind of person was efficient and straightforward.

"Wait."

Having learned from experience, Kino disappeared from the spot.

It reappeared three seconds later.

There were two more people around me.

"Father?"

"Adam?"

Aya and Hulu were still somewhat panicked after being kidnapped, and they called out when they saw familiar faces.

In an instant, Black Adam appeared before them, embracing them tightly as if he wanted to merge them into his own body and never separate them again.

Tears welled up in his eyes.

At this moment, he was no longer the powerful and fearless Black Adam, but just an ordinary man longing for family reunion.

Kino didn't disturb them and went to the ruins. As soon as he got close, he heard a commotion.

"Little Red, push harder! It hurts! It hurts!"

"Harley, just bear with it, it'll be over soon."

Pamela, barefoot, stepped on Harley's shoulder and grabbed the crown on her head, pulling it so hard that Harley's eyes rolled back in her head.

What kind of look is this?

They've only been gone for ten minutes, and this mess has already happened.

[Oh my god, this is the first time I've seen the elegant Pamela like this. It's definitely Harley's doing something naughty.]

Venom's laughter echoed in my mind.

"Honey!"

Pamela was startled by Kino's voice, and her hand loosened, causing her to kick Harley to the ground.

"Ah..."

"Careful."

Kino rushed forward and caught Pamela as she was about to fall.

A beam of light shone down from the cave above, illuminating Kino's armor as if draping him in a divine glow.

"Honey..."

Pamela stared at Kino with a dazed look in her eyes.

"Are you alright, Pamela?"

Kino smiled as he looked at the beauty in his arms, his voice incredibly gentle.

"I didn't..."

"Of course Little Red is fine, it's me who's in trouble."

Harley's plaintive voice came from behind them.

Pamela snapped out of her daze and stepped out of Kino's arms.

Looking at Harley, who was covered in dust, he was full of apology.

"Sorry, Harley, it was my fault."

"I forgive you, Little Red."

Harley got up from the ground, dusted herself off, and had a mischievous smile on her face.

"Can someone explain to me what's going on?"

Kino stared at Harley's Crown of Sabak with a puzzled expression.

Venom also got off Kino, grabbed Harley by the crown on her head, lifted her up, and shook her.

"Kino, I really can't pull it out."

"I've already tried that, put me down now."

Harley struggled in frustration, flailing her limbs wildly in the air.

"Can't you just behave yourself? You dare to wear things from a cemetery?"

Kino shook his head helplessly.

"But it was just floating there, looking so lonely, like it was waiting for its king. How could I not try it on?"

Harley pouted, retorting with a defiant look on her face.

"Then you can keep wearing it!"

Kino said irritably.

"That won't do. I can't wash my hair while wearing the crown, and I can't do many cute hairstyles. Plus, I feel like the crown is getting heavier and heavier."

Harley twisted her neck, looking miserable.

"Honey, please help Harley. It's my fault for not keeping a close eye on her."

Pamela clung to Kino's arm, gently swaying it affectionately.

"Then I want to get a back massage tonight."

Kino's lips curled into a wicked grin as he spoke.

"Okay," Pamela replied, blushing.

"This time, I want the whole body," Kino said, pushing his luck.

"Okay, hurry up."

Pamela gave Kino a shy pat.

Kino approached Harley and examined her closely. This was a change not found in the original story, and he wasn't quite sure what was going on.

No, let Harley die once to inherit Shabak's power.

Harley looked at the chest leaning towards her and gently sniffed it.

It smells so good? What kind of body odor does a man have? I couldn't help but move closer.

The next moment, he was slapped on the head.

"Don't move."

"Oh."

Harley obediently responded.

After a few seconds of silence, she quietly reached out and pressed on his abs again.

So hard!

In Kino's eyes, the crown possesses a magical power that is inextricably linked to Harley's soul.

This means they have accepted their master.

Forcibly separating them is possible, but the soul is fragile, and he doesn't know what will happen afterward.

"Well!"

Kino slapped his forehead, feeling utterly helpless.

"Honey, is there no other way?"

Pamela asked with concern.

"Little Red, don't worry. The worst that can happen is death. I just hope it won't be too gruesome when I'm crushed. By the way, if I lie down now, will I avoid being crushed?"

As Harley spoke, she made a move as if to fall down.

Kino pulled Harley up as she was about to fall and took out the Demon Contract.

"Here, sign this."

"What is this? It helps Harley gain the power of Shabak. Harley will work for Kino for ten thousand years!"

Even the usually erratic Harley was jolted back to her senses in an instant.

"Little Kiki, you're going to get hung up on a streetlight!"

"Look at the treatment below."

"What's the use of receiving one million per month, enjoying various benefits, and holding a core personnel card of the Demon Group?"

"It means you can get discounts on purchases, and if you're bullied outside, someone will help you regardless of who's right or wrong. Even if you're bored and want to rob someone, they'll clean up the mess for you."

That's true, but everyone is busy, and not many people have the time to do these things.

"My body is worth so much, let's go!"

Harley took the pen and signed her name.