American comics: May the Holy Light deceive you

Chapter 99 Gathering - 1

Vega, against his conscience, inquired about the Ancient One's well-being, urging her to take good care of herself, as the beings of the real universe still needed her protection.

He then recounted his experiences over the past two years and humbly listened to the profound teachings and guidance of the Ancient One.

Afterwards, Vega, acting as a parent, inquired with the Ancient One about the studies of his disciple and adopted daughter. Upon learning that the two children's academic performance was acceptable, but they often skipped classes, he promised to educate them upon returning home and make them focus on their studies.

Finally, after telling a few jokes to calm the Ancient One down, he cautiously inquired about the changes in the Nine Realms and the shift in the Supreme position next year, only to be told to "wait and see" before being driven away.

"This old lady's temper is getting worse and worse." Vega stood in Kamar-Taj Square, gazing at the sky speechlessly.

Next year is 2017. The Ancient One will fake her death to escape, and Odin's life will also be reset to zero.

These two major events happened in the same year. He wondered if there would be any changes, and why he was kicked out.

Well, well, since the old lady said to just wait and see, it means there shouldn't be any unexpected changes.

However, I still need to tell Gwen that if I'm not going out on a mission, I should just watch from the sidelines. If I'm not there, then I should let her take her family out for a few days to relax and broaden her horizons.

Having made up his mind, Vega vanished like a bubble.

I visited several friends around the world, and the day passed quickly. I believe those who care know that I'm back.

Vega returned to the S.H.I.E.L.D. ship, retrieved the used bronze armlet, picked up his daughter, and went straight home.

Vega didn't ask Zheng Xian what they had made, not because he was afraid they wouldn't tell him, but because he was worried that if he asked Zheng Xian, he might not think the result was good enough and would ask him to help revise and improve it.

Monica: "You're back. Did our daughter eat anything out of the blue?"

Vega remained calm: "You still don't feel at ease with me watching over you?"

Little Shengxi feigned grievance: "I'm a big kid now, how could I eat random things?"

"Oh," Monica didn't expose them, she hugged her daughter, "Orwell told us to go to his place tonight, and the Jacobs will be there too."

Vega: "Is it just our family?"

Monica: "There are also a few core members of the family. You haven't shown your face for two years. Meeting with them will put their minds at ease while they work."

Vega nodded: "Okay, I'll go change my clothes."

Orwell Hilton was Monica's father, and Jacob Hilton was her older brother.

When Monica first started following him, her father Orwell, mother Audrey, and brother Jacob were all very opposed. It wasn't until Vega gradually demonstrated his power and listened to Monica's advice to hold an auction that the relationship between the two sides slowly improved.

In recent years, the relationship between the two sides has become even closer, with core members of the Hilton family in management positions in Latvia, Europe, New Jersey, USA, and Monica's businesses around the world.

With such a large family business, it's reassuring to have family members overseeing it.

Vega wasn't worried about the Hilton family taking over, because he had the power and only with his backing could such a large family business be kept from being coveted.

Vega took a shower and changed his clothes, and Monica also dressed her daughter up nicely. The three of them walked out the door and entered the villa on the left.

The entire villa complex is private, and the residents are either core members of the Hilton family or senior executives of some of Monica's businesses in New Jersey.

Upon seeing the three enter, the women sitting in the living room stood up. The elegant Audrey Hilton greeted them with a smile: "You've finally arrived, Lee. It's been a long time."

Vega bent down and hugged his mother-in-law, smiling as he asked, "It's been a long time, Audrey. How have you been?"

Audrey: "I'm fine. I'm relieved to see you back safe and sound. Did you encounter any danger on your trip?"

Vega: "No, I didn't worry you."

Audrey: "That's good, that's good."

At that moment, Jacob's wife, Blanwin, led seven children out of the adjacent playroom. The little ones lined up in front of Vega and greeted him very politely: "Good evening, Uncle."

"Hehe, hello to you too." Vega patted the head of his brother-in-law's youngest son, Asta, took the prepared gifts from Monica and distributed them to them. Then he told them to take little Saint Xi to play.

After shooing the children away, Vega continued talking to his mother-in-law and helping her recover. Meanwhile, Orwell and the others, who were in the study upstairs, came down after receiving the news.

"You're back." Orwell said with a stern face. He was in a bad mood. They all lived so close, yet Vega didn't even bother to come and see him after returning.

"Yes." Vega stood up, but remained standing in place.

His father-in-law had a problem with him, and he didn't like this stubborn old man either.

Orwell's face darkened, but Jacob, dressed in military uniform with rank insignia on his shoulders, smiled and tried to smooth things over, saying, "Lee, long time no see. It's about time. Let's go to the backyard. We're having a barbecue tonight. You'd better show off your cooking skills!"

Vega smiled and nodded: "No problem."

He had a very good impression of his brother-in-law, Jacob.

Jacob is a soldier who was previously stationed overseas. After Monica took control of New Jersey, she used her connections to bring him back. He is currently the supreme commander of the hundreds of thousands of land, sea and air troops in New Jersey.

Oh, his father-in-law Orwell is the governor of New Jersey, his mother-in-law Audrey is the Secretary of Education, and Jacob's wife Blanwyn works in the Treasury Department.

Most of the people present worked for the New Jersey state government, some in the public eye and others seemingly invisible.

It was precisely because of these people that Monica was able to maintain firm control over the entire state of New Jersey.

The group moved to the backyard, where the ingredients had already been prepared. The men exchanged glances, took off their coats, rolled up their sleeves, and headed to their seats.

Vega went to the oven, checked everything, and seeing that everything was fine, he started the fire and began brushing on the oil.

Ya Ge was not far away, grilling fish and chatting with him.

There haven't been any major events in New Jersey in the past two years. The only noteworthy thing is that, through negotiations and exchanges of interests, the state expanded its military from over 30,000 to over 100,000, legally acquired nuclear strike capabilities, and established two new aircraft carrier fleets.

The expansion of military forces is mainly to prevent other people and governments from taking advantage of New Jersey's growing strength, but New Jersey's ability to respond to extraordinary crises is somewhat weak.