bioinnovel Chapter 441 [Two Chapters Combined into One] Fate Has Its Own Way
Chapter 441 [Two Chapters Combined into One] Fate Has Its Own Way
This is the interior of a prison outside Copenhagen, Denmark, known as "the most humane prison in the world".
Resort-like luxurious facilities, a simple and honest local culture, and a relaxed management style form the keynote of this special prison in Denmark.
But at this moment, the prison's usual tranquility and order have been completely shattered.
The piercing alarm blared sharply and echoed in the frigid air.
Red and blue lights flashed wildly, reflecting the fine snow falling from the sky.
In one corner of the prison's outer wall, a shockingly large hole is clearly visible.
However, the exposed reinforced concrete at the edges was not violently smashed.
Instead, it was instantly melted and vaporized by the extreme high temperature. The edges exhibited a strange shape, with lava flowing and then instantly solidifying, smooth yet menacing.
The extreme heat instantly vaporized some of the matter. So much so that when Riley arrived, even in the freezing cold of the icy landscape, the huge gap was still continuously emitting scalding white steam, fiercely clashing with the cold air and emitting a slight hissing sound, creating an eerie and terrifying scene.
Riley's heart sank as he realized that he was ultimately too late.
Without a doubt, it was the Holy Lord's flame that caused all of this.
Only the unique flames of a fire demon could leave such pure and violent traces.
Clearly, the other party had not only been here, but also knew Riley would be arriving soon. Therefore, they deliberately left such obvious traces to indirectly provoke Riley, this "failed Man."
Fortunately, this almost childish act of declaring war was not enough to shake Riley's mind.
He ignored the prison guards running around him and the noisy shouts, and didn't even have time to appreciate the prisoners who, in this sudden situation, not only did not take advantage of the chaos to escape, but also assisted in maintaining order.
This may be an unexpected reward brought about by the "humane" design of this prison.
Riley's steps were swift and firm as he headed straight for the special ward where Valon and his men were, as he remembered them.
However, when Riley arrived at the cell door, the scene that greeted him confirmed his ominous premonition.
A brief but intense conflict took place here.
The charred burn marks on the wall, interspersed with deep, grotesque claw marks that no human could have left, revealed the rage and uncontrollability of the possessed being's power.
The bed was overturned by force, and personal belongings were scattered everywhere.
An open paperback book lay in the water stains, and a toothbrush was broken in two.
The most shocking sight was the small metal table fixed to the floor. One of its legs, secured with screws, had been forcibly broken off and lay forlornly on the ground, the break bearing obvious dark red marks from being scorched by high temperatures. The rest of the table was shattered into several pieces, scattered around.
The air was filled with the smell of burning, a faint sulfurous odor, and... a dark brown color that was visible to the naked eye, the residue left by coagulated human blood.
When Riley arrived, he was met with a scene of utter chaos.
But it wasn't just destruction; it looked more like a chaotic fight had just taken place.
There were obvious burn marks and claw marks on the wall.
The bed was overturned, and personal belongings were scattered all over the floor.
The table legs were forcibly broken off and are now broken into several pieces, lying scattered on the ground.
There were clear signs of a fight, but it was contained within the cell.
It seems that when Shendu possessed Valmont, the Black Hand trio also sensed something was wrong and tried their best to stop Shendu.
Then, after a thorough search, Riley found a note carefully folded and covered by the bedside lamp on the bedside table, which had been deliberately cleaned and was currently the only clean one.
Amidst the chaos, it stood out strikingly, yet remained remarkably serene.
The most eye-catching item was a carefully folded letter on the simple little table.
Riley stepped forward, picked up the letter, and unfolded it.
The handwriting is Lasseau's, with a clumsy neatness that reveals the writer's heaviness and remorse as he put pen to paper.
"To the respected Mr. Spider-Man:"
By the time you read this letter, we will have already escaped from prison.
I know that we have failed your trust and the opportunity you specially prepared for us to repent for our past sins with our own hands and start a new life.
Denmark is a wonderful place. We love the warm atmosphere and the friendly people. It makes us feel like we're living with dignity, not just being imprisoned and punished.
We've recently been trying to learn woodworking and baking with the help of the prison guards—by the way, Zhou's skills are pretty good, you should definitely try it.
We thought we could continue like this forever, forget the past, and live as ordinary people.
But, Mr. Valon, the "boss," is in trouble.
We don't know exactly what happened, we only know that he suddenly became... different.
His eyes, his tone of voice, and even the flames emanating from his hands—it was as if the evil dragon that had possessed him had suddenly returned.
That's not our Mr. Valon.
He was in great pain, struggling desperately, and telling us to stay away from him.
But the 'thing' that possessed him was simply too powerful.
We tried to stop it, to try and bring Valon to his senses.
But we failed.
That "thing" said we had to go with him. Otherwise, he would completely erase Valon's consciousness, leaving Valon with no possibility of recovery.
We don't know if it's true or not, but we can't abandon him.
He was our boss and our best friend. Even in our darkest times, he never abandoned us.
So, Mr. Spider-Man, we are very, very sorry.
We know this will disappoint you and may cause you a lot of trouble, but we have no other choice.
We really had no choice but to watch Valon get into trouble.
Of course, I'd also like to shamelessly ask you for a favor...
If you encounter us in the future, feel free to beat us up, or even kill us...
But please... no, I beg you, you must save Valmont!
I apologize again.
— Afen, Lasu, Zhou.
At the end of the letter, there was an additional line of handwriting, even more hastily written, almost penetrating the paper. It seemed to be Valon himself, in his struggle to temporarily regain control of his body, hastily leaving a hint about the Holy Lord's next course of action.
"Evil dragon...treasure box...save..."
Each word was like a cold shard, piercing Riley's mind.
The "evil dragon" mentioned in the letter is undoubtedly the Holy Lord who escaped from District 13.
As for the "treasure box"?
If Riley remembers correctly, in Jackie Chan Adventures, the only thing that can be called a "treasure box" and is closely related to Shendu...
Perhaps only by opening the gates of hell and releasing the demons from the Panku Box can we find a solution!
It seems that even with Riley's intervention, the Mafia members were arrested ahead of time and determined to turn over a new leaf and become good people again...
But fate still had no intention of letting them go, and continued to push them onto the villainous path that was meant for them.
But unlike the original plot...
This time, they were not acting out of personal selfishness, but because they were "victims" who could not bear to see Valon killed and were forced to take this path.
So after reading the note, Riley folded it again and put it in his pocket.
His face didn't show any dramatic changes in expression, but his eyes turned completely cold, like the Danish winter.
A chilling confusion, like the lingering cold of Copenhagen, enveloped Riley, carrying him back to the brightly lit yet somber command center in District 13.
Thanks to the popularity and positive reception of "Spider-Man," as well as the combined efforts of the New York Police Department and the agents of District 13, New York's night view remains dazzling, as if the crisis that occurred not long ago was merely an insignificant daily event in this bustling city.
But Riley knew that these seemingly "accidental" events were piecing together a pattern that made him vaguely uneasy.
The core of the design is the witch named Amora and her incomprehensible logic of action.
Through the early warning system closely linked to the New York Police Department, and after confirming that the previous large-scale search had significantly reduced the shadowy aspects of New York City tonight and that no major crisis was imminent, Riley confidently entrusted the subsequent patrol work to the agents of District 13. He then quickly returned to his room and began arranging and organizing the information he had gathered on his desk.
One of them was an ancient scroll painting of the Enchantress Amora, brought by Thor and Loki.
Her beauty was truly unparalleled. Her sexy and alluring figure transcended ordinary aesthetic boundaries. Every curve of her body possessed a captivating magic that could make one "fight to the death for her," truly deserving the title of "Enchantress."
However, Riley's gaze was completely unconcerned about this stunning beauty.
He was fixated on those eyes.
The image of the eyes preserved by the scroll magic can still convey the essence of Amora even across countless times and dimensions.
Beneath that seemingly passionate facade glimmers calculation, ambition, and... a playful cruelty.
Undoubtedly, while pursuing power, she enjoyed the twisted satisfaction of manipulating all living beings and taking the suffering of others as a source of her own pleasure.
On the other side, there were photos Riley had just taken himself, showing the damage to the Danish prison and the letter left by the Black Hand trio.
Then, Riley's fingertips unconsciously tapped on the cold edge of the table. His mind raced as he began to speculate on the intentions behind these events.
The information brought by Thor and Loki sketched out the profile of their adversary: a cunning, ancient Asgardian fugitive skilled in manipulating people's hearts and hiding his tracks.
If we follow normal logic, then for Riley, who has served as a narcotics officer and has dealt with criminals countless times in this life, such an existence would be easy to predict the other party's behavior patterns.
Either completely disappear into anonymity, enjoy the hard-won freedom, and slowly smooth out the scars of imprisonment over the course of your long life.
Alternatively, if her ambition remains undiminished, she could use her abilities to travel to planets with lower levels of civilization or weaker power systems, easily becoming the behind-the-scenes ruler, or even an omnipotent "god" in their eyes, to continue her power games.
Comparing these two options...
Coming to Earth, a planet with increasingly close ties to Asgard, home to the Sorcerer Supreme, and teeming with rising superheroes like Spider-Man, is tantamount to walking into a trap and is the most unwise choice.
Let alone Amora, who is skilled at manipulating people's hearts, anyone with a sound mind would know which choice offers greater rewards and less risk.
"But she did the opposite..."
Thinking of this, Riley couldn't help but mutter to himself, his voice sounding particularly clear in the empty room.
Suspicion surfaced one by one like phosphorescence in the darkness, coldly burning his mind.
First, where did Amora get the intelligence he possessed?
In particular, how exactly did the Holy Lord and Amora meet?
It's important to understand that if this universe weren't a unique universe that blends multiple worldviews...
Amora, as a member of the Marvel Universe, and Shendu from "Jackie Chan Adventures" are like two parallel lines that will never intersect, having absolutely no connection whatsoever.
Furthermore, according to Loki and Thor, Amora was able to escape during the Frost Giants' invasion.
As a hardworking villain who exists independently of "Marvel" and belongs to another storyline, Shendu never appeared in the public eye until he was sealed away by Riley at the Mafia headquarters.
In this situation, Riley could count the number of people who knew it existed on his fingers.
Core members of District 13, including Riley, Sheriff Black, and the Dragon Group.
The parties involved are Walong and his gang.
And the Blade Dragon, who hasn't appeared yet but clearly knows about the existence of the Holy Lord and the Twelve Talismans.
And the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme, who was hiding behind the scenes, silently observing the development of events.
Logically speaking, as an Asgardian prisoner who had just escaped from prison and had been isolated from the world for a long time (especially from Earth's information, resulting in a severe lack of intelligence)...
How did Amora meet the Holy Lord? And why did they become so close that Amora went to such lengths to devise a series of intricate schemes just to help the Holy Lord escape his predicament?
Even after rescuing the soul of the Holy Lord, Amora did not force the Holy Lord to stay or demand any repayment, but simply let the Holy Lord leave.
The effort put in is completely disproportionate to the reward, violating the fundamental principles of criminal psychology and the behavioral logic of dangerous individuals.
unless……
The "reward" expected behind this "sacrifice" does not lie with the Holy Lord himself...
Releasing the Holy Lord himself, and even the series of subsequent actions taken after the Holy Lord's freedom, is an indispensable and highly rewarding key step in her plan!
Thinking of this, Riley stopped tapping, slowly placed his palm on the table, and looked back and forth between Amora's alluring yet cold image on the left and the illegible handwriting on the right.
Clearly, as this thought emerged, the originally chaotic thoughts were drawn together by an invisible magnetic force, rapidly converging into a clear picture.
What kind of thing is the current Holy Lord capable of doing... or rather, what is something only the Holy Lord knows how to do and is willing to take a gamble and take concrete action for?
The answer is simple...
That is, to release the "brothers and sisters" imprisoned in hell and try to use their power to take revenge on Riley!
Based on this, Amora's true intentions...
It is highly likely that she will take the opportunity, like the son of the Holy Lord, the Demon Dragon, to absorb the demonic energy of the eight great demons, thereby seizing their power and further strengthening her own power!