Angel

"Why are you showing me all this? To let me know how dark and painful the universe you created is? It's nothing but disaster and crisis."

"Kino said sarcastically."

God reappeared, chuckled softly, and returned to his original place. A gentle breeze blew, and the flowers in the courtyard swayed gently, releasing a delicate fragrance.

However, this seemingly beautiful scene appeared particularly jarring to Kino at that moment.

"Actually, I also want to create a peaceful and beautiful world, but I can't. All dimensions are created based on the rules of the Tenth Dimension. Darkness and light must coexist in balance. Violence, strife, pain... no matter how I change it, I can't achieve it."

All I need is for you to remain in this world. You carry the rules of another dimension, and I need them to perfect this world.

So staying here isn't forever, just for a while. I won't let you help me for nothing; I can teach you the power to create dimensions.

You can think of it as studying abroad; for beings like us, time has no meaning.

God stretched out a hand and said.

Kino stared silently at the outstretched hand.

He didn't want to fight either; fighting God wouldn't even result in mutual destruction.

Moreover, just staying in this place for a short period of time allows one to learn the power of creating dimensions, which sounds like a lot of benefits.

But...

Kino looked up.

"I refuse!"

God's gentle smile gradually disappeared.

"Why?"

"Free things are always the most expensive, and I don't trust you. You can keep me, but don't try to control me."

Superman + Darkseid + Tiamut.

God Mode!

As Kino moved, the outer shell of the Omega Effect within his body began to shatter, revealing the Anti-Life Equation inside.

Two diametrically opposed forces began to collide.

In an instant, Kino's body changed. Half of his body proliferated wildly, his muscles twisted and swelled, and countless fleshy tentacles grew out of it. The other half of his body turned to ash, and his golden bones were stained crimson.

"The Life Equation and the Anti-Life Equation —you've acquired both in such a short time; you're very lucky."

However, this is a foolish approach; not everything can be fused together to gain powerful strength.

God did not stop Kino, but watched him struggle in pain, seemingly waiting for him to cry for help.

The next second, a huge fist radiating dazzling golden light, like a meteor falling from the sky, smashed down on God with earth-shattering force, pulverizing him.

The fist did not stop there, but continued to strike the ground. Each impact caused a strong tremor, as if it wanted to completely destroy this space, in order to vent the pain deep in Kino's heart.

Kino felt as if his consciousness had been split in two: one half proclaimed, "Everything has meaning," while the other half sneered, "Meaning is a lie."

Before them, Pamela and the others' faces melted into wax, and they chanted in unison the Anti-Life Equation: "Loneliness. Despair. Surrender..."

Soon, enemies he had previously defeated or killed would appear, reciting prayers. "Companionship, understanding, innocence..."

These sounds intertwined, like a chaotic and terrifying symphony, constantly assaulting Kino's mental defenses.

He tried his best to suppress the two conflicting forces within his body, but these two forces were like antimatter and matter; once they came into contact, they would trigger a cataclysmic explosion.

Each clash of forces made Kino feel as if his soul was being torn apart, causing him unbearable pain.

[How come I didn't know you were this crazy?]

Just as Kino was about to be overwhelmed by the pain, a familiar voice rang in his mind.

The sound was like a ray of dawn in the darkness, briefly bringing Kino back to his senses.

Venom, why are you still inside me? Is the one on the outside fake?

[It's not fake, it's my other body. I'm not human, but you abandoned me again. I'll settle this score with you properly.]

Venom's voice echoed in Kino's mind, carrying a hint of anger and coldness.

Even in this life-or-death crisis, Kino felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing Venom's words.

Even if they manage to survive this time, they will inevitably face Venom's "retribution" later.

[Stop thinking nonsense, give me the Anti-Life Equation, you possess the Life Equation.]

Venom, you should still use the Life Equation...

[Stop talking nonsense, just do what I tell you!]

"Yes."

Venom's angry roar startled Kino; it was the first time he'd ever seen Venom so angry.

The moment Venom obtained the Anti-Life Equation, it felt its will begin to be affected. Fortunately, while inside Kino's body, the Life Equation also had some effect on it.

As Kino forgets the Anti-Life Equation, his constantly collapsing body begins to slowly recover, albeit very slowly.

God reappeared and frowned.

He saw through Kino's condition at a glance and realized that the presence of Venom, the parasite, might interfere with his plans. He was about to raise his hand to remove it.

"Father."

An elegant and magnetic voice rang out.

Kino's bracelet lit up, opening a portal. A stunningly beautiful figure in a white dress slowly emerged from the portal—it was Lucifer.

The moment she stepped into this space, a pair of pure white, radiant wings suddenly sprouted from her back, making her appear like an angel descended to earth.

"Are you so eager to leave this dimension?" Lucifer stood in front of Kino, smiling broadly as he looked at God.

"Lucifer."

God lowered his hand, his gaze complex, but quickly hardened.

"Get out of the way, I need him."

"That won't do. I've spent so much time carefully 'raising' this little guy, and even gave up my favorite hobbies for it."

Lucifer did not back down.

"You think you can stop me?"

God narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Of course we couldn't stop him, so I asked the old man for help. Old man, stop watching the show."

Lucifer called out towards the still-open portal.

"Old man?" God paused for a moment, clearly puzzled by the title.

"Don't rush me. I'm getting old, and my legs aren't as nimble as yours."

An aged but powerful voice came from the portal, followed by a vibrant old man slowly walking out.

"OAA..."

God clearly recognized this old man.

"What OAA? My name is Stan Lee."

Stan Lee, the elderly man, swirled his martini glass, his eyes behind his glasses blinking slyly.

"Have a few drinks with this old man, chat a bit, I have lots of stories to tell you, like that talkative kid who always wears a red and blue bodysuit..."

"..."

God sighed, and the two disappeared from the spot.