The Monster Rowan, Whose Strength Shocked Everyone

The so-called "seeking peace through struggle leads to peaceful existence" rang especially true in this moment.

A terrifying opportunist like Loki—given the chance—would stop at nothing to invade Earth. The only real obstacle was the initial assumption: let Thor return to Asgard and take the throne. Then, even if Loki wanted to act, he'd be restrained, unable to cause true chaos alone.

Now was the moment for Earth to demonstrate its strength.

Nick Fury didn't know if nuclear weapons could be considered top-tier in the broader Galaxy, but they were undeniably the most powerful weapons humanity currently possessed.

If it weren't for the fact that this was American soil, Nick Fury would have seriously considered giving the Destroyer armor a taste of the "Big Ivan"—not just to destroy the armor, but to send a powerful message to Loki: Earth has the means and will to die with its enemies if necessary.

It was the same logic behind the formation of the Avengers Initiative. Against advanced civilizations from across the Galaxy, peaceful coexistence was impossible without strength. Sometimes, it meant sacrificing thousands just to bring down a few enemies.

Even that might not be enough.

So, what other option was there? If they couldn't stop the Destroyer armor or make Loki understand that Earth was no longer in its tribal infancy—if they couldn't prove they had the capability to retaliate—then Earth was doomed.

Suddenly, a figure shot across the battlefield, nearly turning into a stream of light as it streaked forward.

"Who is that? So bold?" Phil Coulson asked, nearly quoting a famous line from a Chinese historical drama he'd recently watched: "Whose general is that? Why is he so brave?"

The figure then landed a solid blow on the Destroyer armor, which had been rampaging toward the base, sending it flying.

"That's Superman—Rowan?" Tony Stark had managed to pull back from the frontlines and now caught a clear view of the figure. Clad in a simple T-shirt and casual clothes, it was unmistakably Rowan.

"Yes, sir. That's him," J.A.R.V.I.S. confirmed.

"Good. We needed him today. Otherwise, this would've been a mess," Tony muttered.

Although he'd quietly prepared an anti-Superman armor as a contingency—just in case Rowan ever turned on them—right now, he had to admit, Rowan being on their side was a massive relief.

Rowan's overwhelming strength was no secret.

Nick Fury and the others recognized him instantly and couldn't help but let out a breath of relief.

"But can Superman—Rowan—really defeat the Destroyer armor?" Hawkeye (Clint Barton) asked, a trace of doubt in his voice.

To him, Superman was more of a street-level hero, someone who dealt with small-time criminals, righting wrongs and protecting the weak.

Could such a man truly handle a threat like the Destroyer armor?

Could he resolve a crisis of this magnitude?

They didn't have to wait long for the answer.

The Destroyer armor unleashed a terrifying shockwave.

Even Tony Stark, wearing his high-tech Mark armor, couldn't endure it for long.

But Rowan? He simply scoffed. Even when the destructive blasts hit him directly, he didn't flinch. It was as though he didn't even feel them. The biological forcefield around his body didn't break—not even close.

Rowan nodded with satisfaction. Saving lives was part of his mission today, but more than that, he wanted to test his own limits. He wanted to see how far his strength had progressed—how formidable he truly was.

That's why he took the hit directly, fully confident in his resilience. As long as he didn't die and could bask in the sunlight, even the worst injuries would heal quickly.

Having confirmed that, Rowan dove into the fray.

He launched himself at the Destroyer armor and engaged it directly.

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

A deafening series of explosions filled the air as the two titans clashed midair.

"This…" Hawkeye stared, eyes wide. "Is that even human?"

"Humans can reach that level of—wait…" Phil Coulson was at a loss for words as he watched Rowan and the Destroyer armor exchange bone-shattering blows like titans in a myth.

Rowan didn't even budge. The shock of each impact echoed across the battlefield.

"This is clearly beyond anything a human can do," Nick Fury said grimly, his mind racing as he reviewed the latest files on Rowan—no, Superman.

"Update the Superman files. Immediately," he ordered.

They now knew he could fly—easily breaking the sound barrier and forming a sonic boom as he moved.

And his defense? Unimaginable. The Destroyer armor's attacks didn't even scratch him. Even Thor couldn't withstand hits in armor without flinching, but Rowan could stand there like a mountain, unshaken.

His strength had surpassed every known limit—dozens of tons, maybe more.

With a single punch, he could dent the Destroyer's armor—twisting it out of shape.

Tony Stark's palm cannon had done nothing to it. The immense lightning Thor summoned hadn't broken it.

Yet in Rowan's hands, the armor looked like ordinary scrap metal.

His terrifying combat prowess was on full display.

It was not humanly possible.

Perhaps the nickname "Superman" didn't just apply metaphorically.

He had gone beyond human.

Nick Fury now believed the data on Rowan in their database was completely outdated—laughably inaccurate.

In truth, Rowan's power had probably multiplied tenfold over the last month.

This level of progress was terrifying.

And worse, Rowan was a time traveler—someone who had crossed over from beyond the fourth wall. Would someone like that ever truly feel a sense of belonging to Earth?

Would he really fight for them?

The more Nick Fury thought about it, the more his head ached. Rowan's combat potential was beyond question. Used correctly, he could be Earth's greatest weapon. But if mishandled, he could also become its greatest threat.

Especially since Rowan understood secrets about the very fabric of reality—things even the most elite minds of other dimensions could never grasp.

If someone like that ever went rogue, it would be catastrophic.

"I just hope he doesn't become a disaster," Nick Fury murmured, watching Rowan unleash his might against the Destroyer armor.

And despite his worries, he couldn't deny it—his blood surged with excitement at the sight.

What power!

What potential!

Rowan, the monster with the strength to shake the heavens… had arrived.

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