#172 - Half dead wolf
"By the time the Planet Devourers discovered it, it was already too late. They secretly accumulated their strength, seized the opportunity, and almost instantly killed the Star Devourer, giving him no chance to resist."
"The Star Devourer, unable to resist, became their best food and breeding ground. Hunger met the source of hunger, and the new race born from their union is what they are now: the Endless Hungerers. That is what they are now."
"They have devoured the entire universe, and Earth is their last dessert. Now they have set their sights on other universes."
Franklin swallowed a mouthful of saliva, having clearly explained the whole story.
"Wait, I need a moment." Yang Le felt his brain trembling. He habitually rubbed his temples, even though he didn't have any at the moment.
After listening to Franklin's description, his mind was in chaos. This plot was like a runaway train, leaving him feeling like he'd been shot in the head.
"Then why don't they directly invade other universes?" Valeria asked.
"Because they feel they lack a strong leader," Franklin replied.
"And it just so happens that I am their chosen leader."
"I see," Valeria nodded knowingly.
No wonder they were always being besieged by zombies. Even if the goal was to infect superhumans, they were biting too hard. It turned out it was because they had set their sights on Franklin.
"Actually, our operation this time is also part of their plan," Franklin said with a slight smile, showing no trace of panic.
"The radiation source we scanned is a trap they set. As soon as we arrive, we will be surrounded."
"It seems they came prepared," Valeria nodded.
"But we're not afraid," Franklin puffed out his chest, his meaning self-evident.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Valeria rolled her eyes at her brother.
"We know you're amazing, Mr. Powers."
"Do you also know where their lair is?" Yang Le interrupted the siblings' bickering.
"Why don't we just break into their headquarters?"
"Their lair is on the border of Hell—Limbo," Franklin said.
"They used Magik's ability to move the entire Star Devourer Blood Nest there. I can take us directly there, but before that, there are still things to do."
Franklin said to Nana below, "Nana, we're going to leave for a while. Find a place to land first, and when everything is done, I'll come and find you."
"Okay, Master," Nana responded.
As a Sentinel robot, she naturally understood the strength of Franklin, known as Mr. Powers, but she couldn't help but feel worried. This stemmed from the maternal instinct Franklin had given her.
This was originally just pure data, but somehow, it slowly turned into something very pure.
"Please be careful, Master, Miss," Nana嘱咐道, her stiff electronic voice carrying a hint of softness that was hard to notice.
"I will, Nana," Franklin obviously noticed it. He smiled, deciding to upgrade Nana's AI when he got back. It was originally just a form of comfort, but now she was really like his family.
"Get ready, we're about to leave," Franklin reminded the two.
Seeing that they were ready, he waved his hand, and the three of them disappeared from Nana's back.
One second Yang Le and the others were still on the sea, and the next, they were in a dim secret room.
Obviously, this was the location of the radiation source. Yang Le and Valeria looked around. Unlike Franklin, they didn't know everything.
Soon Yang Le found the source of the radiation, a gaunt,疮痍-ridden man chained to the innermost part of the room, without any movement. If it weren't for the robot's vision, he wouldn't have been able to find him.
"That is?" Valeria also spotted the pitiful man. She raised her gun and aimed at him, feeling that he looked familiar.
"That's Uncle Logan," Franklin quickly walked to the man's side, his words shocking Yang Le and the others.
"My God…" Valeria lowered her gun, following behind Franklin, watching the once-majestic Wolverine turn into this, and couldn't help but feel her eyes moisten.
Yang Le was also a little shocked. Judging by Old Wolf's appearance, he was probably tied here as a wirelessly refreshed food source. Old Wolf was still Old Wolf, his vitality was amazing. According to Peter, he had probably been tied here for several years, and he was still alive.
Yang Le followed behind the twins and came to Logan's side, looking at the exposed Adamantium skeleton, thinking about the possibility of him being used as a teething stick.
"Who… is it…" Logan's voice was weak, barely audible.
"It's me, Uncle Logan, Franklin, and Valeria," Franklin cut the chains, turning them into soft blankets and laying them under Logan.
Valeria couldn't help but cover her mouth. If it were before, Logan wouldn't need to ask, he could smell them with his nose, but seeing his missing parts and his head missing four of his five senses, it was probably impossible.
"Li… F…" Logan struggled, trying to speak.
"Give him this to drink," Yang Le took out a supplement from his backpack. This pure life energy was what he needed most now. As long as he was nourished by life force, he could recover on his own.
As soon as Franklin saw it, he immediately recognized what Yang Le had taken out, the same one that Qiu Yi had drunk. Without saying a word, he took the supplement and opened the lid.
In order not to waste it, Franklin controlled the liquefied life energy, turning it into a trickle that drilled into Logan's stomach.
After a few seconds, perhaps Logan absorbed the life energy, his wounds began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye, his skin began to become glossy and elastic, and his muscles bulged.
Soon a gaunt, half-dead person turned into a muscular man.
Logan opened his eyelids, his eyeballs had grown back, and his wild and handsome face returned to his face.
"Uncle Logan," the Magic Twins looked at Logan with smiles, happy for his recovery.
However, their Uncle Logan's first words were not inquiries and greetings, but warnings.
"Run, kids!" He grabbed Franklin's shoulder.
"This is a trap, I'm the bait."
"I know, Uncle Logan," Franklin seemed calm, wrapping the blanket around Logan and turning it into clothes.
"Even if it's a trap, so what?"
