Chapter 83: Earth's Rare Intelligent Individual
At the Oak Tree Environmental Technology Company, Oaks and Banner were studying the Destroyer wreckage that Oaks had managed to obtain from S.H.I.E.L.D.—specifically, the arm that was smashed by Thor's hammer.
It was precisely because Oaks didn't request the main structure of the Destroyer that Nick Fury readily agreed to their "deal."
"Oaks, there was no need for you to go against S.H.I.E.L.D. for this matter..."
In the laboratory, Banner hesitated for a long time, feeling quite conflicted about Oaks's actions.
"I don't think Nick Fury is a magnanimous person. Your career is likely to be greatly affected, and that's a loss for both your ideals and human society."
"Don't worry, Dr. Banner."
Upon hearing Banner's concern, Oaks, who was wearing protective goggles and analyzing a piece of debris, smiled.
"Nick Fury isn't someone without magnanimity. This mode of interaction can be considered our 'understanding'—if everything is attributed to a trade and the division of interests is appropriate, it won't affect the cooperation between both parties."
This matter hasn't exceeded his tolerance level. Otherwise, with Fury's suspicious personality, May or Carter would have been keeping an eye on us for various reasons."
Banner opened his mouth and patted his head in frustration.
Undoubtedly, he was a rare genius in scientific research, but when it came to dealing with these agents who had strong preconceptions, he still couldn't see through things as clearly as Oaks did.
"Alright, but it will take some time for Stark to arrive. Shouldn't you wait for him before we depart?"
After obtaining the Destroyer wreckage, Oaks instructed Nick Fury not to bother him during this time period.
He planned to go back to the Amazon rainforest for a period of seclusion.
Although he had the Druid heritage, he was still a novice. He could learn from wild animals when it came to fighting with a feral style, and as for healing, that went without saying. But when it came to the application of balance spells...
To be honest, even the sorcerers in the Sanctum couldn't serve as references for Oaks.
Have you ever seen a druid throw two magic daggers to attack someone?
And although Thor might look like an enhanced Asgardian, his most powerful attacks were undoubtedly magical in nature.
Furthermore, that power, although guided by Mjolnir, was undeniably his own.
Therefore, at this stage, the battle between Thor and the Destroyer was actually a case where Oaks could learn from the application of balance spells.
Unlike the previous instance where he violently ignited a large amount of cosmic energy to summon the Solar Fire and vanquish the Abomination at high noon, if Oaks wanted to truly use Balance spells in combat, he had to minimize the consumption of cosmic energy while maximizing the power of the spell.
That's why he secretly intervened in Thor's battle, using cosmic energy to help him "invoke lightning."
The reason why it's called balance magic is because its casting principle involves using the balance between Cosmic energy and Nature Energy to invoke the effects of the spell.
Therefore, in order to enhance the damage of balance spells as much as possible, Oaks needed to further enhance his proficiency in Nature magic.
And there was one more crucial point...
On Earth, an orange cat could be used as his city travel form, White-Throated Needletail could be used as flight form, peregrine falcons could be used as aerial combat form, brown bears could be used as bear form, cheetahs could be used as leopard form, and even for underwater forms he could use harp seals.
Oaks had been thinking about this recently and it was giving him a headache. There was no corresponding powerful natural creature on Earth for the owl beast, was there? Is it really necessary to use the prototype of an owl beast?
Banner rubbed his chin feeling somewhat nostalgic because he just mentioned the Amazon rainforest where they had first met, unaware of Oaks's melancholy.
"Speaking of which, wasn't the Ten Rings already eliminated? Why is there recent activity again, to the point where Stark personally went to search for clues?"
"S.H.I.E.L.D. has also investigated this mysterious organization. Although we couldn't uncover the whole picture, at least the one that appeared in Afghanistan before can only be considered a small branch."
Oaks raised his head, wiped the sweat off his forehead, and shrugged.
"If even S.H.I.E.L.D. can't dig them out, it shows that they are either an unfathomable and massive organization or..."
He put down the sample in his hand and stretched lazily.
"They are truly an empty shell organization that makes a lot of noise but accomplishes very little."
"It's highly unlikely..."
Banner looked incredulous.
"Would such an audacious terrorist organization be an empty shell? I'd rather believe that S.H.I.E.L.D. is the world's largest terrorist organization."
"..."
Oaks was speechless. Banner...
Truly one of the rare intelligent individuals on Earth!
"Do you have any results from your research?"
Banner noticed that the sample in Oaks's hand was emitting a faint green light, and he was instantly surprised.
He couldn't believe it and walked over quickly, pushing his glasses up and closely examining it.
"This is incredible... You managed to activate this piece of debris?"
"According to Asgard, I think I should redefine the nature of my 'abilities'."
Oaks coughed lightly, seizing the opportunity he had long anticipated, to transition from the technological side to the mystical side in the eyes of others.
"You know about my 'abilities,' which are achieved through manipulating a certain energy that I call 'Nature energy.'
So, according to Asgard's statement, the power that Tony can detect but not analyze... Can it be referred to as... 'magic'?"
"Well, did you attempt to directly use that power to activate this piece of debris? Like... like..."
Banner hesitated for a moment and mimicked swinging a hammer.
"Thor's manipulation of lightning?"
"Yeah, that's about right."
Oaks gave a thumbs-up to Banner's imagination, and it was actually quite close to the truth.
Thor's thunderous power could activate Uru metal, and Oaks's Nature energy could certainly do the same.
"I noticed how he controlled his power during the battle with the Destroyer. After some tests, I finally succeeded... Although I can only make this piece of debris 'belong to me' for now, I can't utilize it for energy attacks yet."
Oaks reached out and took the piece of debris emitting the faint green light, carefully examining it.
With the infusion of the Nature energy, this precious Uru metal could now, to some extent, enhance Nature magic at his will.
More importantly, its strength had greatly increased.
It could be used as a piece of armor, to create enchanted armor.
Banner's jaw dropped. "Oaks, if that's the case, you can truly call yourself a wizard from now on."
Indeed, what had happened to Oaks, according to his own account, might have originated from a scientific experiment, but it couldn't be explained by current technology.
Does that mean it's magic?
Then what about himself?
Is it transformation magic?
"Just Druid is fine... In any case, it's a power that's different from ordinary people. But at least now I can do something meaningful with these things."
Oaks looked at the intact Destroyer arm, distinct from the fragmented piece in his hand.
"Now, we can try to dissect it."
--------------------------------
🙏🙏Please consider supporting this translation project by becoming a P@treon member, if possible!
Your support is greatly appreciated!
Available on my P@treon page for just $4!!
Early access to the following translations:-
⭐MCU: Druid's Adventures (MCUDA) - 71 advance chapters & 3 Chapters/Day
⭐Famous Police Detective in Detective World (FPDDW)- +147 advance chapters & 2 Chapters/Day
⭐Marvel: Little Genius (MLG) (⭐COMPLETE⭐) - Total Chapter 450
p@treon.com/Lightreaper457
--------------------------------