The United States, Puente Antiguo, New Mexico.
A meteor fell from the sky and crashed into a deserted town.
In the crater,
Marcus, completely unharmed, looked around in confusion.
He was just watching a meteor shower and made a wish for a more exciting life, and then one meteor just turned and took him with it.
What the hell is going on?
[Family System activated.
As long as the family grows, you will receive rich rewards!]
[Beginner gift pack is being distributed…]
[You have obtained A-level item: “Twelve Talismans”]
Name: [Twelve Talismans]
Grade: [A Grade]
Description: From “Jackie Chan Adventures.” These are twelve independent powers originating from the Fire Demon, each granting the user powerful and unique abilities.
Note: Combine them for unexpected results.
Twelve talismans appeared out of nowhere, shot into Marcus’s body, and merged as one.
Their abilities and uses instantly became clear in his mind.
“Boom!”
A loud crack echoed, followed by screams.
Marcus reacted on instinct, activating [Rabbit Talisman: Super Speed], turning into a blur as he dashed out.
When he stopped,
Two women stood in front of him.
One was beautiful, the other had a very eye-catching figure.
Marcus blinked.
Wait…
aren’t these Jane Foster and Darcy Lewis from “Thor”?
Marcus’s sudden appearance made both women freeze for a second, not sure what to do.
Suddenly!
Marcus saw behind them, the Destroyer Armor opening its faceplate, glowing orange energy building up!
Without thinking, Marcus grabbed both women by the shoulders and pulled them behind him.
At the same time,
He activated [Dragon Talisman: Dragon Blast], opening his mouth and firing a golden beam that clashed directly with the Destroyer’s blast.
The two attacks canceled each other out.
Darcy stared in shock, her mouth slightly open.
Without thinking, she grabbed Marcus’s arm tightly like he was her lifeline.
Marcus felt it, but stayed calm.
Yeah…
girls tend to act fast when the guy looks good.
His eyes flashed,
Two laser beams shot out, blasting the Destroyer backward instantly.
[Pig Talisman: Laser Eyes]
Marcus clearly felt Darcy gripping his arm even tighter.
Yeah…
That grip strength definitely went up.
Everything went quiet for a moment.
Everyone just stared at Marcus, not knowing how to react.
“You saved me!” Darcy said, completely starstruck.
“You’re literally my god!”
Marcus blinked.
He knew she was like this in the movie, but damn…
this was next level.
“Careful!” Jane shouted.
“It’s coming again!”
The Destroyer stood up and started walking forward.
So it stopped using beams and wants to throw hands now?
In that moment,
Marcus quickly sorted things out.
He got sent to the Marvel universe.
Timeline…
“Thor 1”?
The [Dragon Talisman] could go head-to-head with the Destroyer, so the others should be solid too.
Yeah, he was confident.
Darcy was still holding his left arm.
Marcus gently pulled his right arm free from Jane.
He raised his hand,
Activated [Rooster Talisman: Telekinesis], and the broken stones around them started floating.
With a slight movement of his fingers, the rocks sharpened into spikes.
With a wave,
They shot toward the Destroyer.
They couldn’t pierce its metal body, but the force pushed it back.
It couldn’t even get close.
Marcus moved his hand again,
Pulling metal rods from nearby ruins, wrapping them around the Destroyer and tying it up like a damn gift.
That smooth movement,
Made Darcy’s eyes light up as she stared at him like she forgot everything else existed.
“So cool…”
“Huh?” Marcus turned.
“What did you say?”
That look
Darcy lost it, stepped forward, and kissed him straight up.
Marcus froze.
Yeah…
that was bold.
Guess people weren’t kidding about how open things are here?
Also…
Damn, she’s strong.
“Crack!
Crack!
Crack!”
The Destroyer broke free from the metal restraints.
Loki, controlling it from afar, stopped targeting Marcus and instead turned toward Thor.
Thor, without his powers, didn’t stand a chance.
Sif and the Warriors Three rushed in to fight the Destroyer.
Marcus watched, completely chill.
He was actually curious about Asgard’s combat ability.
Just like in the movie,
The Warriors tried to distract it, and Sif jumped in for a surprise attack, stabbing it.
Before they could celebrate,
The Destroyer rotated its body, fired a blast, forced Sif back, and slowly pulled itself free.
The beam kept firing,
Blasting Sif and the others away, collapsing buildings around them.
Thor was about to get taken out…
Marcus still didn’t move.
Yeah, because Thor needs to hit rock bottom first to regain Mjolnir.
But no one else knew that.
Jane grabbed Marcus’s arm again, looking desperate.
“Please!
Stop it!
Whatever you want, I’ll do it!”
Marcus’s first thought was…
“System, if I want to grow a family, I need more people, right?”
[Yes!]
“So having multiple women is fine?”
[Yes!]
Alright, say less.
As for Jane and Thor?
They break up anyway.
Skip the drama.
“I’m in.”
Marcus let go of Darcy, who still looked a bit shaken, and handed her to Jane.
Marcus activated the [Rabbit Talisman], dashed in front of Thor, and caught the Destroyer’s punch with one hand.
[Ox Talisman: Super Strength]
The Destroyer opened its faceplate, ready to blast him point blank.
Marcus kicked it hard, launching it straight into the air.
Using [Rooster Talisman] to fly and [Rabbit Talisman] to chase,
He slammed a kick into its head, denting it, sending it crashing down.
Then he followed up with an uppercut that launched it again.
Over and over.
The Destroyer was basically a punching bag now, getting tossed around mid-air with no way to fight back.
Everyone was stunned.
What the hell…
This was insane.
Darcy’s eyes were shining like crazy, not even hiding how into this she was.
“Boom!”
The Destroyer finally hit the ground.
It wasn’t even humanoid anymore.
It had been smashed into a ball.
Marcus clapped his hands, satisfied.
If the starter reward is this strong, the future looks pretty damn good.
“Creak…
creak…”
The Destroyer, now a metal ball, started moving again, trying to repair itself.
“Careful!
It can regenerate!” Thor shouted.
Marcus frowned.
He activated [Rooster Talisman] again,
Using telekinesis to rip off its limbs and bind it tightly once more.
No matter how it struggled, it couldn’t break free.
“Ant!” Loki’s angry voice came from inside.
“You will pay for this”
Then he suddenly screamed and went silent.
Marcus had just tested the [Sheep Talisman], hitting Loki’s soul directly.
Yeah…
that probably hurt a lot.
It even broke Loki’s control over the Destroyer.
Marcus’s soul power accidentally took over instead.
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining “Destroyer Armor.” Family strength has increased.
Reward: “…”]
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining “Destroyer Armor.” The family strength has increased.
Reward: “Gate of Babylon”.]
Name: [Gate of Babylon]
Grade: [A Grade]
Description: The key that connects to the Golden Capital.
You can freely take out weapons and items stored inside the treasury and use them.
Thrown items will automatically return.
Note: The more wealth you have, the stronger you become.
Oh?
Yeah, that tracks.
Collect powerful items, build up the family’s assets, and get rewards.
A necklace appeared around Marcus’s neck, with a small golden key as the pendant.
It was the compact form of [Gate of Babylon].
With a thought, Marcus activated it,
Storing the Destroyer Armor inside the exclusive space called [Golden Capital].
It could be taken out and recalled anytime.
The space was secured.
The crisis was over.
Marcus suddenly felt his right arm heat up as Darcy grabbed onto it again.
“That was insane!” Darcy said, full of admiration.
“What’s your name?
I’m Darcy Lewis, 22, height 164 cm, weight 110 pounds, measurements 40, 27, 36…”
Damn.
Is this an introduction or a full-on application?
“Nice to meet you, I’m Marcus,” Marcus said with a smile.
“We can talk more later.
I’ve got something to handle right now.”
He pulled his arm away without hesitation.
Leaving Darcy standing there, confused.
Wait…
did she just get rejected?
Marcus didn’t dislike her, but that didn’t mean he was thinking with his hormones instead of his brain.
He walked quickly toward the ruins.
With a raise of his hand, the debris lifted into the air, revealing Sif, who was barely holding on.
She had taken a direct hit from the Destroyer’s beam.
Most of her armor was damaged, and her body showed heavy burn marks.
Marcus stepped forward and activated [Horse Talisman: Healing], gently placing his hand over her.
A soft glow appeared,
And the burns quickly faded, her skin returning to normal.
Firm, strong, and completely different from Darcy.
Yeah…
different vibe.
Marcus didn’t linger.
Once she was healed, he pulled back and even took off his coat to cover her.
“Thank you.” Sif sat up, her eyes sharp.
“I saw part of the fight earlier.
You defeated the Destroyer.
You’re strong.”
“I’m honored to be praised by a warrior like you,” Marcus replied with a smile.
“Do you want me to help your companions too?”
Sif glanced at the other three Warriors of Asgard.
Their condition didn’t look good.
It was obvious.
Loki had gone all out earlier.
“Then…
please,” Sif said, a bit embarrassed.
“My name is Sif.
I will remember this favour.”
That’s exactly what he wanted.
If people counted toward the family, then strong allies definitely counted as value too.
And honestly,
Sif looked good and matched his taste.
Marcus didn’t say anything else and went to heal the other three warriors.
Soon, all of them were back on their feet.
The effect of the [Horse Talisman] was basically broken.
No matter the injury, it restored you to your best condition.
Like loading a save file.
“Thank you so much!” Thor said, looking guilty.
“If something had happened to them because of me, I wouldn’t know what to do…”
Since Marcus handled the Destroyer so quickly,
Thor never got the chance to sacrifice himself, so he still hadn’t regained Mjolnir’s approval.
Yeah…
Not Marcus’s problem.
“No need to thank me,” Marcus said casually.
“I only helped because of Sif.”
That made Thor and the Warriors Three all look at Sif.
Marcus wasn’t even trying to hide his intentions.
Sif looked slightly uncomfortable.
After all,
In Asgard, strength mattered above everything.
Being a woman didn’t really give any special advantage, sometimes it just brought doubt.
But still…
“Thank you,” Sif said seriously.
“If we get through this, I will repay this favour myself.”
“Oh?
This situation?” Marcus said, acting confused.
“You mean the one controlling that metal guy earlier?”
Sif didn’t answer and looked at Thor.
“I caused this,” Thor said, sighing.
“I don’t know why Loki is doing this, but I…”
“Alright, stop.
Sounds like a classic brother conflict story,” Marcus said.
“So what’s your plan now?”
Thor froze.
What was the plan?
Go back to Asgard and stop Loki?
But without his powers, how was he supposed to do that?
Ignore it?
No way.
“I’m going back to Asgard,” Thor said firmly.
“I have to stop Loki before he makes things worse.”
“But…
you don’t have your powers yet,” Fandral said.
“Loki will kill you.”
Thor went silent.
Yeah…
He knew this might be a one-way trip.
But he didn’t hesitate.
Because…
Asgard needed him.
He had already made up his mind to atone, even if it meant sacrificing himself.
Right then,
“Boom!”
A sonic boom echoed.
Far in the distance, an afterimage shot through the sky and rushed straight toward them.
Marcus clenched his right hand slightly.
It was…
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