Chapter 27
The two women sprang into action, charging forward.
Vex, however, stood with his hands behind his back and nonchalantly uttered a single word:
"Wind."
In the sealed training room, a fierce gust of wind suddenly erupted!
The wind was so strong that it far exceeded the gusts on the deck of a space carrier, halting the women's charge in its tracks.
Though Vex was right in front of them, it now seemed as though an insurmountable chasm separated them from him.
And because of the wind, the stark contrast between Sharon's tall figure and Lewis' voluptuous build was laid bare.
Both of them were his women!
However...
Kara, with her high ambitions, still couldn't let go of her "career," even though Vex had already claimed her first time. Although they had confirmed their relationship, marriage and children would have to wait for the right moment.
After taking a moment to admire the scene, Vex turned his attention back to his "Word Command" ability.
Like the Time Freeze ability, using it didn't consume any energy, and its power was entirely determined by his will.
Of course, its power was capped by his current level.
At that moment, Sharon noticed that Vex's attention had wandered. She took advantage of the opportunity and pushed Darcy forward with all her might. Darcy, perfectly cooperating, jumped through the wind barrier!
Just as her fingertips were about to touch Vex...
"Ice."
Mid-air, Louise was instantly encased in a giant block of ice.
*Crack—Crack—*
*Shatter—*
With raw strength, Lewis shattered the ice and reached out toward Vex!
"Teleport."
In a flash, Vex moved half a meter backward.
Lewis fingers cut through the air, and she was immediately blown away by the wind, about to crash into the wall...
"Cotton!"
Soft cotton instantly filled the training room, gently catching Sharon and Darcy
The wind also conveniently stopped.
"That was amazing!" Lewis marveled, tugging at the cotton. "Is this real cotton? Vex! How did you do that?"
"It's just a gift from my people," Vex said with a playful smile. "But more importantly, aren't you two supposed to fulfill the terms of our bet?"
Lewis' face turned bright red, though a glint of excitement flashed in her eyes.
Sharon, on the other hand, bit her lip. Though she had prepared herself for this, she hadn't expected the day to come so soon...
...
The trio's playful encounter soon subsided, and Vex began to reflect.
First off...
Using "Word Command" to summon the elements was undeniably cool!
Coolness is more than enough. Any other problems?
None!
Vex was very satisfied with this reward!
However...
"System, is the 'Word Command' ability only rated A? Can it be upgraded?"
[Achieving a higher evaluation increases the chance to strengthen your current abilities!]
"I knew it! So I can basically speak things into existence?"
[Exactly!]
Vex nodded with understanding, pleased.
Elegance never goes out of style!
"This power-up route suits me perfectly, just saying a few words and getting results."
"Fighting like a brute in hand-to-hand combat is way too uncool."
Take this time for example:
Without even stepping onto the front lines, Vex resolved a world-ending crisis, collected a bunch of rewards, and won Kara's first time.
And...
Vex casually picked up his phone from a pile of clothes using telekinesis and scrolled through it.
[Major Victory! Earth has repelled the invaders!]
[Both are aliens—one a savior, the other an invader!]
[The universe is vast; we are not alone!]
...
[Shock! The savior is an alien?]
[Unveiling the mystery of "Savior Vex" from the M78 Nebula!]
[So this is the savior? Vex plans to establish a family on Earth!]
...
[The world's most eligible bachelor is an alien?]
[Shocking! Winning over an alien only requires...]
[Women's idols! Female benefits! A global selection for Vex's consort?]
...
Every news outlet was flooded with stories about Vex.
Entertainment, military, stocks, lifestyle...
No matter what you opened, the headlines all featured Vex's handsome face.
S.H.I.E.L.D. was already promoting him.
The powerful, handsome savior—an alien? He had instantly become the dream man of countless young women!
If Vex were to show up now and call for brides unconditionally...
He could easily marry a million women.
However!
Ordinary wives wouldn't create the qualitative leap Vex needed.
Though Lewis was somewhat ordinary, she was still an important supporting character, carrying the power of "fate."
If you think any random woman could earn rewards from the system, think again!
Just as he was about to enjoy a good night's sleep...
Vex's phone suddenly rang, startling him!
*Crack—*
He accidentally crushed his phone...
Using the "Horse Talisman," he restored it and glanced at the caller ID.
It was Coulson?
He called back, and the line picked up immediately.
"You'd better have a good reason," Vex said.
"It's urgent," Coulson replied, nervous. "Tony Stark was injured in a battle. His arc reactor was crushed, causing shrapnel to enter his heart. Although his heart wasn't damaged, some fragments are now lodged in his brain's blood vessels... He's in a vegetative state and urgently needs your help!"
Oh...
That bad, huh?
A vegetative state, you say...
So, he's not dead yet?
Vex playfully stroked the two women's hair.
"Oh, you mean that mouthy middle-aged guy?" Vex said offhandedly. "I remember he still owes me a collectible. His armor figurine is nice—bring me one of those."
He was about to hang up the phone...
"Wait! Wait!" On the other end, the voice switched to a woman, pleading desperately, "As long as you come, no matter what the condition, we'll meet it!"
There was no need to ask; only Pepper Potts could care this much about Stark.
Hmm...
She was also Vex's least favorite "Marvel heroine."
"Ugh! This sounds familiar," Vex complained. "Once, a woman told me the same thing, then packed her bags and left."
"I swear on everything, I absolutely..."
"Enough. Oaths mean nothing; only idiots believe them," Vex interrupted. "Can you make decisions on behalf of that mouthy man?"
"I... Sir, what conditions do you need?"
"Forget it. Have Coulson send me the location."
"Thank you! Sir..."
Without letting her finish, Vex hung up the call.
Levitating away from the two women with telekinesis, he dressed himself, and the coordinates soon appeared.
As Vex stepped out of the training room, he saw Natasha, in full formal attire, striking a pose at the entrance.
"I was wondering why no one was coming in. Turns out you were standing guard," Vex quipped knowingly. "Tomorrow, bring them to New York. I won't be coming back."
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