In Marvel's Kamen Rider Chronicle

Chapter 35

Ranger narrowed his eyes and looked at Obadiah, then raised the corners of his mouth, and said with a light smile: "Although those power carriers with self-awareness don't want to hand over their power to you, there are some things that can be given to you by force. The power of others..."

Obadiah was stunned, looked at You Qi, and after seeing the playful eyes of the other party, he took a deep breath, only feeling that his body was much heavier at the moment, and his mind was much more complicated...

He looked back on his life. At this time, he was already a master, a successful person, and his body was in his prime. Logically speaking, he had no regrets in his life...

But this is only in theory.

Human beings have endless desires.

When Obadiah and Howard first met, he was just an ordinary American soldier.

Yes, the kind of ordinary soldier who joined the army and listened to the propaganda to join the US army.

Later, by chance, he met Howard and became friends with him.

Later, he became a partner again, originally thinking of making the company bigger and stronger...

But now, his goal has long been accomplished, and from the very beginning of a well-known company in New York State to a well-known company in the beautiful country, Obadiah now wants to sprint towards a world-renowned company, and, in the future that Obadiah can see, this It's an achievable goal...

And in contrast to...

It's because my body can clearly feel it...

senescence?
Not to mention, it's just...

It's really going downhill...

Obadiah used to stay up for three days and three nights for the development of the company, and he was still able to talk vigorously at the meeting on the fourth day, but now, if he doesn’t sleep enough for 8 hours a day, he always dozes off.

His spirit is always not full enough, and he also thought about using some external force to maintain his excitement.

But that would undoubtedly overdraw the body.

Although he is now in his prime, it stands to reason that there is no need to be so anxious.

But that was without knowing the existence of the mysterious power...

Now, he knows the existence of the mysterious side, or in other words, he has found the existence that can bring him into the mysterious side.

The mysterious side is a direction that most ordinary people have heard more or less, but ordinary people may not meet a person who can lead them to the mysterious side in their lifetime.

but now……

now……

You Qi, sitting in front of him...

"... Then, can I ask, what is the price?" Obadiah took a deep breath, and then asked in a deep voice.

The ranger's face suddenly became serious.

He originally wanted to answer "all of this", but after thinking about it, he probably wouldn't be able to get this stuff if he was playing tricks like this, so let's forget it.

"As for the price, this is Devil City. What do you think the price is?" Ranger looked at Obadiah with a smile.

Obadiah clenched his fists. If the next sentence of the ranger was "your soul", "your life", "all your wealth", he would turn around and leave without hesitation.

He is a very rational person. Although he is greedy for the power of the mysterious side, it is impossible for him to use his life, soul, or the career that he has struggled for all his time until now as a stepping stone to the mysterious side.

After all, he has no concept of the strength of the strength given by Ranger.

If you give up everything and get nothing more than the power to burst out a flame with a snap of your fingers, then Obadiah will probably collapse on the spot.

Fortunately, Ranger didn't mean to tease Obadiah, and he didn't show off. He continued directly: "This is Devil City. If you want to gain power, you need to become a monster."

Obadiah frowned, this request...

How should I put it, I didn't want everything from him, I just turned him into a monster... this...

"Then am I still human?" Obadiah pursed his lips.

Ranger thought for a while and nodded: "In theory, yes. This ability, um, is equivalent to a mutant who transforms. After transforming, he gains tremendous power and can live as a human in normal times."

Obadiah's eyes lighted up slightly, and he understood when You Qi explained it this way.

Although it may be regarded as a mutant, if you can gain power, what's the harm in being discriminated against?
What's more, it's not a mutant, it's just a monster, isn't it?
"Of course, the price can't be just that. If you choose to accept power, you won't be favored by the God of Love for the rest of your life." You Qi looked at Obadiah with an exaggerated expression.

Obadiah frowned even tighter.

"What does it mean?"

You Qi smiled slightly: "That is, the woman you like won't like you, even if you get the body of the woman you like, your woman won't like you either. And it will be like this for the rest of your life. In the objective real-life environment, one is always alone.”

Obadiah blinked, looking down in thought.

You Qi blinked his eyes, this funny guy doesn't really believe it, does he?
I'm just talking casually.

Well, in fact, this saying of "exchanging love for power" is very popular in Europe and the United States. They have a special saying: Dealing with the devil-referring to this kind of situation.

After a long time, Obadiah slowly raised his head and looked at You Qi: "Is there anything else?"

The ranger shook his head.

Yep, this one is absolutely believable.

Obadiah no longer hesitated: "Then I am willing to agree."

Ranger smiled slightly, as if this scene did not exceed his expectations.

"Are you sure?"

"Sure!"

"Okay, the contract is established, then, extend your palm."

Obadiah took a deep breath, then spread his palms on the table.

Ranger winked at Izzy, who was on the side, and Izzy nodded, and took out a syringe, which contained a surging pink liquid, and inserted it straight into the blood vessel of Obadiah's wrist...

Afterwards, lines began to spread along Obadiah's arm to Obadiah's body.

Obadiah only felt that his body was being torn apart bit by bit, and he couldn't help but want to cry out in pain, but he heard You Qi softly said: "If you can't bear this kind of pain , that means this power is not suitable for you."

What Ranger means is that if the vampire can't do it, you can change it, but Obadiah's brain is taken for granted, and if he can't bear it, he will lose his approval. The pain now is just a test.

Then the guy gritted his teeth so that he didn't even let out a cry of pain.

You Qi sighed secretly in his heart, aside from other things, this guy's psychological quality is really strong.

After a while, the pain disappeared, and Obadiah was sweating profusely, and his underwear was also wet with sweat, but he couldn't see it in his suit.

The mental weakness made him dizzy for a while, but the power transmitted from his body made him feel excited again...

He pressed the corner of the table, trying to stand up...

"Kick"

Obadiah looked at the corner of the table that was directly crushed because he didn't control the power well...

This feel, this cross-section...

It's solid wood...

Obadiah: ...

Ranger: ...

Izzy smiled: "Sir, please compensate."

Obadiah took a deep breath. Although he gained strength, but also because of this, before he seemed harmless to humans and animals, every pore of his body was telling him:

To escape!
The farther you can escape from the Ranger, the better!
Even Ranger's two secretaries gave him an extraordinarily terrifying feeling.

So, he nodded simply: "Okay, what exactly do you want me to compensate?"

Feeling the power of the explosion in his body, he was already ready to give his soul to the ranger.

Izzy smiled and said, "The solid mahogany table is about $1500 for repairs. Would you like to transfer or check?"

Obadiah blinked. "1500... dollars?"

Izzy nodded suspiciously.

This human being is so strange, what are you going to lose if you don't lose money?
Obadiah opened his mouth, but finally couldn't hold back: "I thought this table was some kind of magic item, something on the mysterious side..."

You Qi waved his hand: "That kind of thing won't be put on the bright side."

Obadiah squinted his eyes, so there was still something?

After paying the money very simply and happily, Obadiah left the bookstore.

He's got what he wants, even...

Better than he initially expected.

Then you don't need to stay here anymore.

Staying here is too depressing...

Of course, I will definitely continue to maintain the relationship in the future, but I won't come in person, um, and that table...

Although I lost money, I still gave a brand new set.

Anyway, it’s not expensive, so I might as well put together a set of wooden chairs, benches, and coffee tables. It’s the best way to make a good impression. If you can’t, there’s nothing to lose, just tens of thousands of dollars.

It doesn't matter.

　I'm really speechless, the above just issued a notice that many people don't wear masks on the way to and from get off work today... No, it's been three years, and I've been wearing them for three years, even if it's a habit, it's okay Is it so difficult to wear a mask?The key is not just one or two, it gives me the feeling that these people can't wait to take off their masks... Sigh... I'm really terrified now, if the sun turns positive, it's really over...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)