King in Marvel- CH-74. Returning to his Team

Jaxon swung the blade in his right hand, severing one of Doctor Octopus's mechanical tentacles. The redirected light wave blasted a massive hole into the ground before fizzling out.

"Remember in your next life—never mess with superheroes in my presence!" Jaxon declared coldly.

With that, he crossed his two swords, their motion swift and decisive.

In the next instant, Doctor Octopus's head flew from his shoulders, landing with a heavy thud on the ground.

Silence. Absolute silence.

The once lively and noisy street fell still. The cheers of the crowd evaporated, replaced by a stunned, uneasy calm.

Jaxon looked down at his battle suit, the Ether armor gleaming without a single drop of blood staining its surface.

"Have you finished your coffee?" He asked, turning to Pepper, who stood motionless nearby.

Pepper hadn't touched her coffee. Hearing Jaxon's question, she nodded reflexively. Without further hesitation, Jaxon wrapped an arm around her and took to the sky, flying away.

Left behind were the remnants of Doctor Octopus: severed mechanical arms, his lifeless body, and Spider-Man, unconscious nearby.


After a long pause, someone murmured softly, "So… scary. Did you see that? He looked terrifying just now. He swung his swords, and whoosh!—Doctor Octopus's head was gone."

"What's there to be afraid of? That was some real martial arts! Chinese Kung Fu is amazing." Someone else chimed in.

"Exactly! He killed a supervillain—a criminal. And he saved Spider-Man. If it weren't for him, Spider-Man would have died today. Honestly, I think he's the real hero. Villains like Doctor Octopus deserve this kind of justice!"

Gradually, the fear and shock subsided, replaced by admiration and approval from the crowd. Though they didn't know who Jaxon was, his image was seared into their memories.

On the flight back to the base, Jaxon glanced at Pepper.

"Are you scared?" He asked gently.

Pepper nodded slightly, "Yes… a little."

"Why? You know I'd never hurt you. And he was a bad guy." Jaxon replied, his tone soft but curious.

"I know." Pepper admitted, "It's not that. It's just… the way it happened. It was so sudden, so intense. It's not the first time I've seen death, but… your methods were just so… visually overwhelming. It shook me for a moment, that's all. I'm feeling better now, though."

"Good." Jaxon said with a small smile, "I'd hate for him to have ruined how you see me."

Killing Doctor Octopus left no burden on Jaxon. The villain's death served multiple purposes: protecting the public, sending a message to others, and establishing his own authority. If anything, it was a calculated move, one he wouldn't have made so dramatically if Pepper hadn't been nearby.

A buzzing phone snapped Jaxon from his thoughts as they landed at the base.

"SHIELD." Jaxon muttered, seeing the caller ID.

Answering, he greeted Nick Fury in his usual blunt manner, "If this isn't about giving me a bonus, hang up now."

"Uh… no bonus." Fury replied, caught off guard, "I was calling to thank you for saving Spider-Man—"

"Who said I was saving him?" Jaxon interrupted, his tone curt, "He's lucky I didn't decide to join the other side."

"Wait—" Fury tried to interject, but Jaxon had already hung up.

Fury slammed the receiver down in frustration, "This guy!"

No one had ever dared to hang up on Nick Fury, and yet Jaxon had done so without a second thought. Fury had wanted to both thank him and warn him about being too high-profile. Executing Doctor Octopus in broad daylight was divisive—satisfying to some but terrifying to others, especially in a society used to imprisoning criminals rather than killing them outright.

Back at the base, the workers had finished their tasks and departed. Their work had been generously compensated, leaving them full of gratitude. The island was now quiet, almost eerily so.

Jaxon gathered his team in the spaceship's conference room: Skye, Sarah, Chen Haoran, Pepper, and a dark elf who served as their driver.

Looking at the small group, Jaxon sighed internally. The team was capable, but he needed more allies for what lay ahead.

Clearing his throat, he addressed them, "The Damage Control Company will be finishing the base within a month. During that time, I'm heading to SHIELD. Blink and Pepper, I need you two to oversee the project. Haoran and Bone Marrow, you'll stay aboard the ship and focus on training. There's no time to waste—soon, you'll get the chance to show what you're made of."

"Understood!" The group replied in unison.

Pepper hesitated, as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately stayed silent. Jaxon noticed but chose not to push her. She had made it clear that she intended to leave after the base's completion, and for now, he respected her decision—even if he planned to find a way to keep her around.

Suddenly, the dark elf leaned in, speaking in a low voice, "Master, someone is approaching the island."

"Who?" Jaxon asked, intrigued.

The elf quickly worked the controls, pulling up a live feed. A speedboat was nearing the shore, and Jaxon smiled when he recognized the passenger.

"Ah, I see why they're here." He grinned and added, "From now on, call me 'Boss,' like the others."

The dark elf's eyes lit up with excitement, "Yes, Boss!"

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