hotmtlnovel Chapter 658 Responsibilities
Chapter 658 Responsibilities
Chapter 658 Responsibilities
An alien pirate has discovered a planet-destroying weapon...
To be honest, the Avengers present instantly went into battle mode. Almost everyone subconsciously thought that the Nova Corps had failed to stop the enemy, and that Earth was about to face such a terrifying foe.
However, the outcome was much better. The Nova Corps, through its selfless sacrifice and numerous casualties, successfully destroyed this terrifying weapon. Then, Romanday, a centurion of the Nova Corps, wounded but determined to capture the damned space pirate leader, continued the pursuit.
Finally, after forcing the opponent to Earth, he too was exhausted and died.
After listening to Roman's story, the captain paused for a moment and then asked Roman a question.
Is someone still waiting for you to come back?
Roman's artificial intelligence paused for a moment.
"My... to be precise, Roman has many comrades, as well as his wife and daughter, who are waiting for him to return."
Richard glanced at Roman's AI, then shifted his gaze to the Nova helmet: "Perhaps, perhaps I should return this thing..."
"No, the most important thing right now is Zoe. Although this space pirate has lost almost all his external support and landed in this world alone, he is in great danger."
Roman's AI looked at Richard: "Richard Ryder, you are the person calculated by the world's will to be most suitable for this helmet. I trust its judgment and will tell you everything. I need you to save your world."
In that instant, Richard suddenly understood what Spider-Man had told him earlier. In the blink of an eye, he went from being "the lucky kid who found a helmet that gave him superpowers" to "the inheritor of the noble warrior's legacy."
After a hero died, he seemingly casually dumped his power and responsibility onto Richard, leaving Richard feeling suffocated.
"It can also be handed over to us; we also have a responsibility to protect this planet."
The captain's words plunged Richard into silence, and after a brief silence, Roman's AI informed Richard of more specific details: "The helmet contains the last record about Zoe; perhaps we can find out where that guy is."
Richard silently picked up the helmet, put it on, and the projection automatically deactivated. He remained silent for about ten seconds, then took a deep breath and rushed out without saying a word.
With Nova's problem resolved, his further conversations with Roman will make him realize his responsibilities. Roman is a great man who is willing to burn his own life to catch criminals, leaving his lover and daughter behind.
Such a person believes that Richard Ryder can be his successor. From this moment on, responsibility is linked to the rising star. He is no longer the carefree young superhero who cares about fame.
"It seems he doesn't even need us; he understands his responsibilities on his own."
Watching the Nova Corps charge off, Tony didn't seem to care that the other had rushed off without saying a word. However, Mar-Vell, being a Kree, knew better what Richard was about to face, and what the centurion's successor in the Nova Corps would have to deal with.
Even if Richard returns the Nova Corps helmet after this matter is over, and is recognized by the Nova Corps and becomes an ordinary recruit, the responsibility and pressure he will face will still be enormous.
Mar-Vell saw Richard's face after he took off his helmet.
"He's just a child, and the situation he's facing is far too complicated. I'm not sure if this is a good thing."
Upon hearing Mar-Vell's words, Tony patted Peter on the shoulder, who was talking to the captain, with a nonchalant air.
"What's wrong with the kids? We Avengers have the best young people in the world! Look at Parker, think of everything he's accomplished in the year since he joined the Avengers!"
Ma-Vell: ...
He felt that if every young person could live a life as colorful and exciting as Spider-Man every year, then the Earth might as well just die sooner rather than later.
With a pace of destroying New York every week, threatening the world every month, and a major global event every six months, he sometimes wondered how Spider-Man managed to keep going.
"The Avengers Academy needs to be put on the agenda. Nova is a great example and a great role model—he shows us how many young people are not ready to really become superheroes and how many people think this is just child's play."
The captain continued, as serious as ever, explaining that the Avengers knew most of the information about the other wasteland world, including the Civil War.
Although deep down, Captain America and Tony may not have reached a consensus, there is one thing they are certain of.
We need to let these young people know what we're doing, so that young superheroes don't end up livestreaming themselves arresting criminals for the sake of superhero fame and vanity, only to have the criminals explode and kill hundreds of people.
This kind of thing must be stopped.
"Tony, could you please check on that kid? I don't think he'll lose, but just in case, and to prevent that space pirate from causing even more casualties, I need your help."
"It's okay. I'm also very curious about space pirates. I wonder if space pirates would be missing limbs and attach hooks to themselves."
Tony was still wearing his own armor. After Peter opened a portal for him, Tony went inside. The captain then let out a long sigh of relief and looked at Mar-Vell.
"Mar-Vell, I know you might not like discussing combat-related matters, but I might really need to ask you something. Spider-Man and I analyzed it and found that Roman might be hiding something."
Ma-Vell, not quite understanding, retorted, "Hidden? Hidden what?"
"The extent of the planet-destroying machine's terrifying power has been concealed. Simply put, it's not complicated to shut down a highly precise piece of equipment, because its calculations are so meticulous that they are easily interrupted."
Peter offered his analysis: "Moreover, as enforcers of two massive star systems, the Nova Corps should be extremely powerful. It's a bit strange that a weapon capable of destroying planets could withstand such a massive attack."
At first, Mar-Vell wasn't surprised, but he quickly realized that the Nova Corps was capable of dismantling a weapon picked up by a space pirate.
How could the casualties be so heavy?
"But this has nothing to do with the mission Richard is supposed to carry out, so it doesn't really matter if I don't say anything."
The captain finally gave a conclusion and then looked at Ma-Vell.
"Our question is, do you know of any civilizations capable of creating such powerful weapons?"
(End of this chapter)