Caviar
"Marvel's Magnetic Field Rotation"
"I've already obtained the method to draw power from human desires, and I've even made a contract with Mephisto for it... But don't worry, he can't take my soul," Doctor Death said. "I've had the magic Crystal taken away, awaiting the arrival of the Venusian transit solar eclipse, which will take another two years... Your current power is insufficient to control them."
Doctor Death recounted what he had accomplished, his words filled with mockery of Wei Xiuming's weakness.
"Regarding the research on the combination of gamma energy and biological cells, I've recruited the Leader into SHOCKER, and he's conducting the research," Wei Xiuming continued. "Our plan has progressed sufficiently to this point; the external conditions aren't right for further advancement."
Doctor Death nodded and said, "Very good... but there's still one problem."
"What?" Wei Xiuming thought for a moment, but found no flaws in his plan.
"Since you've used the title 'Doctor Death,' then I'll change it..." After a long pause, Doctor Death laughed maniacally and said, "I am the Great Leader of SHOCKER, the mysterious alien, and the mastermind behind all evil organizations."
Having said that, the huge weight that had been pressing on Wei Xiuming's mind for so long could finally be lifted; the pressure from his future self had been immense.
Moreover, the core members of the SHOCKER organization now include the Great Leader, Doctor Death, and Hell Ambassador; all that's missing is Colonel Zemo to complete the group.
He ordered another bottle of strong liquor. Doctor Death SHOCKER... no, Great Leader reminisced about the past. "It's a pity that I was too soft-hearted back then. Although I witnessed how Kent Clark himself destroyed his enemies, when I finally took control of my own body and faced a truly threatening enemy, I didn't have the courage to take a life with my own hands. And the price of that immaturity is so heavy."
People who enjoy watching gore movies might not be able to bring themselves to kill chickens or fish when it comes to actually doing it, let alone a living, breathing human being.
Wei Xiuming completely agreed with his future self's opinion. If he had been ruthless enough to chop the Infinite Flow Male Protagonist to pieces after stunning him with electricity, none of this would have happened. He could probably still be living a peaceful life in some corner of Canada University and find a beautiful wife.
After a bottle of liquor was gulped down without going down his throat, the SHOCKER Great Leader pulled Doctor Death up from the chair at the bar. "Come on, let's have a match. You're too weak; you need to improve through combat."
"My true form is not here!" Doctor Death replied to the Great Leader.
This new body is much stronger than the previous one, but it still cannot contain enough power for Wei Xiuming's original body. Both its combat power and self-healing ability are far inferior to the original body.
"A first-rate ninja understands his opponent's heart and desires the moment they fight; a first-rate Grim Reaper, with swords clashing, already conveys their innermost thoughts on the blade; a first-rate pirate understands his opponent the moment they meet; a first-rate Servant, while pursuing the Holy Grail, also pursues self-realization..." After uttering these extremely chuunibyou-ish remarks as if drunk, the Great Leader said, "I will control my power to the same level as yours. What you lack now is the experience gained in battle."
"Only through constant battles can the Magnetic Field Rotation be pushed to an even higher level. You couldn't even defeat the Hell Ambassador that I casually created with a drop of blood, so how can you possibly blast Thanos with a single punch in the future? How can you possibly defeat that terrifying guy!"
"Your strength is far from sufficient. Only when you can punch Thanos's excrement out of his body will you be considered qualified!"
Hydra's African base.
Although it is a base, it is built like a resort, complete with villas, restaurants, swimming pools, and amusement parks. Every year, a large number of tourists come here for vacation, and Hydra uses this to cover up its personnel movement.
Divana, the War God of Hydra, sat at the dining table, savoring Lucia caviar "made in China," perfectly toasted white bread, spread with a thin layer of butter, and then topped with a 28-gram box of black caviar.
Similarly, to conceal the movement of supplies, the resort's restaurants offer cuisine from all over the world, with all ingredients shipped directly from their places of origin. This has ironically become a selling point for the resort.
As each plump, farmed caviar burst in her mouth, Divana frowned—it certainly didn't taste the same as before.
Recently, after undergoing human enhancement surgery and abandoning her previous name, Divana has found that her senses have become much sharper. She, who doesn't usually pay much attention to food, has discovered that her taste buds are more sensitive than ever before. She can keenly sense the quality of ingredients and the fishy smell of meat that is masked by excessive spices.
Although she can better appreciate the original flavor of the ingredients, some of the foods she used to like have lost their taste from her memories. No matter how well they are made, she is no longer the same person she used to be.
Suddenly, Divana looked up at a corner of the restaurant, an inconspicuous spot, where a decorative item in the local indigenous style hung. It was part of the restaurant's so-called "African elements" and was inconspicuous among the many similar items. However, Divana's superhuman vision allowed her to spot a miniature surveillance camera through the gaps in the decoration. Someone had clearly glanced at her on the monitor and noticed it.
This was her own base, and the people who had installed the cameras and were watching from behind the monitors were definitely her own people. Divana felt relieved and could enjoy her vacation in peace.
"Your mashed potato and fish dumplings."
After tasting the caviar, a waiter served Divana her main course.
As the waiter finished setting the plates and was about to leave, Divana called out to her, "I'd like another kilogram of caviar and a bottle of chilled vodka."
The waitress hesitated for a moment, then said, "Okay."
Hydra offers excellent benefits; otherwise, how could they poach people from S.H.I.E.L.D.., a high-welfare organization, based solely on ideals? Especially someone like Divana, whom they are grooming for special purposes. Her food, clothing, and daily necessities are basically provided to the highest standard—after all, Hydra paid Wei Xiuming over two hundred million US dollars in various fees to complete her transformation, and they spent the bulk of that money, let alone these other expenses.
Let alone a kilogram of caviar, even if Divana were like that big, shirtless Lucia man in some video, scooping caviar from a huge bowl with one hand and chugging vodka with the other, Hydra would still grant her request.
That's how extravagant we are!