The voice was not only deep and powerful, but also carried a penetrating quality that seemed to reach straight into people’s hearts, as though that unyielding spirit could pass directly through the screen.
It was like a beam of light suddenly piercing the darkness, illuminating their hearts and bringing them relief and hope.
“Is this the eighth superhero?”
Someone exclaimed in amazement.
“I was watching the video in despair just moments ago, but his roar instantly filled me with fighting spirit!”
“I feel the same way.
I got goosebumps all over!”
Across the universe, more and more viewers felt their spirits lift.
They had originally been plunged into grief by the shadow of an apocalyptic future, but as the stirring music and Black Panther’s roar rang out, many people found their anticipation rekindled, eager to see what this hero would do.
The video continued.
The moment T’Challa shouted the slogan with his arms crossed, the scene shifted to the inside of an aircraft.
The hatch beneath his feet suddenly opened, and he plunged straight down from a hundred meters in the air.
The dangerous scene made everyone worry that he would be smashed to pieces.
However, just as the room fell silent, the necklace around T’Challa’s neck suddenly emitted a dazzling purple light.
The radiance enveloped his entire body like a halo, rapidly forming a black suit that clung tightly to his body, with distinctive panther-like features covering his head.
He descended rapidly through the air like a black panther, his movements fluid and swift.
“What’s with that suit?
How could it appear out of nowhere?”
“It didn’t appear out of nowhere.
That’s nanotechnology!”
Little Spider-Man, who was watching the video inside S.H.I.E.L.D., blurted out the answer.
At this moment, the superheroes had gathered together, all staring intently at the screen.
Tony quickly analyzed the information displayed on the screen and, relying on his extraordinary intelligence, revealed the key discovery to everyone.
The realization deeply shook him.
He found it difficult to accept that technology far more advanced than his own existed on Earth, directly challenging the pride he had held for so long.
He secretly resolved to develop similar equipment himself.
On the screen, Black Panther plummeted rapidly from above and landed precisely on the roof of a car.
He swiftly and cleanly dealt with a squad of heavily armed soldiers.
On a street late at night, he stood unharmed beneath a dense barrage of bullets, then used his razor-sharp claws to tear through the enemy’s defenses.
The entire fight was fast-paced and intensely impactful.
Through the video, the audience witnessed Black Panther’s impressive individual combat ability.
Yet doubts remained.
Although his identity was mysterious, he had not demonstrated the noble character of Spider-Man, nor did he possess the earth-shaking power of the Hulk.
Everyone waited for the video to provide a reasonable explanation.
The video continued.
Black Panther stood silently in the darkness, gazing into the distance as the background music shifted into a deep and sorrowful melody.
At that moment, Leon Vance’s narration sounded.
“As the prince of Wakanda, he is the wealthiest hero, yet he is not happy.
“When the grudges of the previous generation are passed down to the next, he carries a heavy responsibility.
“For the future of Wakanda, can he continue fighting with unwavering determination?”
Wakanda?
When Leon Vance’s voice faded, the viewers on Earth were stunned.
Only then did they remember that Wakanda really did exist.
It was located in Africa and had always claimed to be one of the poorest countries in the world.
“Wait, I thought the word ‘Wakanda’ sounded familiar when Black Panther shouted it just now!
So it’s that country in Africa!”
“Oh my God, I remember now!
Isn’t it one of the poorest countries?
It refuses aid and technological assistance, and it’s always been an odd one out in the eyes of the United Nations.
I even specifically looked into it before!”
“I can’t believe this.
You’re telling me Black Panther is the wealthiest hero?!”
“He’s really been hiding it well!”
Combining what they had seen of Black Panther’s suit and the highly modern aircraft and vehicles, everyone finally realized that Wakanda’s technological capabilities were already far beyond those of the rest of the world, placing them at the very pinnacle of global technology.
Yet they had been claiming to be one of the world’s poorest countries?
They were incredibly good at hiding themselves!
At this moment, T’Challa, who was watching the video, helplessly covered his face, as though he could already hear countless people cursing Wakanda.
However, he did not understand the meaning behind those words in the video.
After all, his father was still alive, and there was no hatred growing within his family.
Therefore, he stared intently at the screen, desperate to learn the reason behind everything.
The scene continued.
Inside a spacious conference hall, the leaders of various countries had gathered together.
At the podium, a gray-haired Black man was giving a speech.
T’Challa recognized him as his own father.
He was just about to turn and say something to his sister when suddenly…
“BOOM!!”
The deafening explosion seemed to burst straight through the screen.
Flames soared into the sky, thick smoke billowed everywhere, and the shockwave sent rocks and dust flying.
The King of Wakanda was blasted several meters away from the podium and crashed heavily onto the ground.
The explosion struck everyone’s hearts like a heavy hammer, leaving them utterly stunned.
Only moments ago, they had been laughing and joking about Wakanda.
Now, the king was dead.
In the ensuing silence, no one spoke.
Uncle Ben and Gwen’s deaths in the Spider-Man videos had already been heartbreaking enough.
Witnessing someone lose a close family member right before their eyes was even more difficult to bear.
They could almost feel the despair inside T’Challa’s heart.
Amid the sorrowful background music, the video continued.
After his father’s death, T’Challa inherited the throne.
He repeatedly traveled outside Wakanda to carry out missions and handle affairs of state.
Then his cousin arrived to challenge him for the throne.
The two engaged in a fierce battle beneath a waterfall, their upper bodies bare as they faced each other with blades in hand.
Blood continued to pour from their wounds.
The spectators almost felt the pain of the blades piercing their own bodies and instinctively held their breath.
But what happened next shocked them even more.
The cousin showed no hesitation.
He gripped his blade and thrust it forward with all his strength, then kicked his opponent off the cliff.
Countless people were deeply shaken by the brutal scene.
No one had expected the two kings of Wakanda to die in succession.
“Black Panther had us fired up just moments ago.
Is he really gone just like that?” someone murmured.
“That’s impossible…
He has to still be alive, right?” another whispered in disbelief.
“That cousin looks utterly ruthless.
If Wakanda falls into his hands, who knows what kind of disaster he’ll bring upon Earth and the universe!”
The viewers watching the video simply sighed in disbelief.
Only now did they truly understand the enormous responsibility resting on Black Panther’s shoulders.
But what they found hardest to accept was that this hero had seemingly said farewell in such a sudden manner.
Many believed that T’Challa had met this fate because he had failed to strike decisively when facing his cousin.
That moment of hesitation had ultimately led to tragedy.
At this moment, T’Challa himself, the protagonist of the video, was also overwhelmed by shock and grief.
He could not believe that he would witness his father’s death with his own eyes, only to have his own life taken by his cousin afterward.
The narration slowly sounded.
“In Wakandan belief, death is not the end, but the gateway to an unknown realm.
“Before this, T’Challa was not truly prepared to become king.
“But after this rebirth through hardship, he will be reborn as a true hero, Black Panther, the king who leads his people!”
Just as everyone was immersed in sorrow, hope quietly began to emerge.
The stirring music suddenly erupted, intertwining with Leon Vance’s narration.
Many viewers immediately felt their spirits lift.
They had firmly believed from the beginning that Black Panther could never fall so easily.
“Where does this feeling of excitement coursing through my veins come from?
I can’t hold it back anymore!”
One viewer excitedly posted the comment.
Author’s Note:
Can’t wait to see what happens next?