Nick would never dare to approach Lance in the same way he did with other super-powered individuals—forcing them to register into the SHIELD system and allowing agents to monitor them openly. That was not a tactic that could be applied to someone like Lance.
As for HYDRA lurking in the shadows, they were nothing more than a group of cowardly insects. If they dared to move, Lance would not hesitate to leak some information to the outside world, making HYDRA a target for hunting and forcing them to scurry like rats in the dark, trying to avoid every eye watching them.
Therefore, even though Lance did not want his identity to be revealed, he also did not feel the need to worry too much. Even if Nancy and Sidney were to "betray" Lance at some point, it wouldn't change anything.
What truly occupied Lance's focus at the moment were the two artifacts he had just acquired.
The Bow of Apollo and the Arrow of Apollo were extraordinary artifacts, filled with undeniable mystical power. However... neither suited Lance's fighting style.
For Lance, this pair of artifacts was almost useless. Lance was not Hawkeye, a.k.a. Clint Barton, and he had never had an interest in bows and arrows. In fact, Lance had no intention of becoming an archer in the future.
"Maybe... I could try my luck?" Lance pondered for a moment before finally opening the Infinite Altar.
"Sacrifice."
Without hesitation, the two artifacts that Lance had obtained two hours ago were swallowed by the light emanating from the altar, enveloping them in a flickering mystical energy as if assessing the value of the sacrifice.
"Don't disappoint me!" Lance cupped his hands together and bowed respectfully, hoping that this sacrifice would lead him to something more valuable.
Whistle!
The mouth of the altar whistled sharply, creating a swirling vortex of energy that spun like a tornado. A purplish light shimmered in the center, spinning faster and faster before the altar finally spat out two objects.
A samurai sword.
A... horse?
Lance furrowed his brows, but in an instant, information about the two artifacts flowed directly into his mind.
[Name: Kyōka Suigetsu]
[From: Bleach]
[Introduction: Kyōka Suigetsu is the Zanpakutō of Sōsuke Aizen, the former captain of Division 5 in Gotei 13 and the supreme ruler of Hueco Mundo. This sword is a manifestation of absolute illusion, a weapon with perfect hypnotic abilities capable of completely controlling the five senses of its target. Once someone sees the release of this sword, they will fall into a reality manipulation entirely controlled by its user. The effect is permanent as long as the owner desires it and can only be removed by the owner of the sword themselves.
PS: Additionally, Kyōka Suigetsu also contains all the memories and spiritual power of Sōsuke Aizen before Kyōka Suigetsu evolved with Hōgyoku. In other words, anyone who can merge with this sword will gain nearly unmatched power.]
[Name: Raigō]
[From: KIBA: Dark Knight Side Story]
[Introduction: Raigō is the Madō Horse of the Dark Knight Barago, a creature that has been corrupted by darkness and become part of his demonic power. Unlike ordinary horses, Raigō can only be obtained after undergoing a severe trial in the Inner Demon Realm, a test that can only be completed by those who have exterminated 100 Horrors.
Raigō is not just a mount, but a mystical entity that can traverse dimensions without the constraints of the physical world. Raigō can transport its rider to various places unbound by the laws of space and time. Additionally, each of its hoofbeats is believed to bring blessings or curses to the Knight riding it—either empowering them or dragging them further into darkness.]
Lance's eyes sparkled brightly.
A great stroke of luck!
These two artifacts were no joke—these were special items possessed only by two major bosses in their respective worlds.
Especially Kyōka Suigetsu.
Setting aside its absolute hypnotic ability, just by merging with this sword, Lance could gain all of Sōsuke Aizen's spiritual power.
A wide smile formed on Lance's face.
Out of all the possibilities, this altar had truly given something far beyond expectations.
"Damn, I really hit the lottery this time..." Lance muttered as he grasped the sword with a sense of satisfaction.
Even though the power granted by Kyōka Suigetsu was the spiritual power before Hōgyoku evolved, it was more than enough to give Lance a drastic surge in strength.
With this, Lance now possesses enough power to confront S.H.I.E.L.D. directly.
You know, even before Aizen evolved with Hōgyoku, his spiritual power was nearly unmatched. It might have been just slightly lower than Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, but still enough for Aizen to dominate almost every battle.
When compared to the power system in the Marvel Universe, the general division of power is as follows: Street-Level. Superhuman-Level. City-Level / Meta-Human-Level. Country-Level. Planetary-Level. Galactic-Level. Universal-Level. Multiversal-Level. Omniversal-Level (Peak Power).
Currently, Lance is still at the City-Level, strong enough to handle most local threats and major crises on a city scale. However, when facing modern military sieges, Lance can only guarantee an escape without injury—not win the battle directly.
But if Lance can reach the Country-Level, which is the level of Hulk and Thor, then modern forces would become irrelevant to him. Conventional weapons like bullets, missiles, or even nuclear weapons would no longer pose a threat.
As for the Galactic-Level, that is a completely different leap in power. The "Gods" on Earth—like Odin, the All-Father of Asgard—exist at this level.
At his peak, Odin once used Gungnir to destroy a galaxy with a single strike. Even the three great kingdoms in the universe must tread carefully when facing Odin.
The Ancient One is also at this level, while Thanos without the Infinity Gauntlet is only at the Planetary-Level, one tier below Odin.
However, for now, Lance does not need to aim for things beyond his reach.
As long as Lance does not provoke the Ancient One or Odin, no one can touch him.
And now, with Kyōka Suigetsu in his grasp, Lance has taken the first step toward a higher level of power.
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