Marvel: Upgrading Death

Chapter 140 140 - General's Promotion, Earth's Dilemma, Kael's Adventure & A Crazy Messenger II

Earth,

It was as if the 21st century didn't just change the date but also the world. The alien invasion that all feared was halted by the arrival of Dino Corp's massive fleet.

But that also marked the time the entire world was told about aliens. Until then, it was a mere theory. An open secret. Those with half a brain knew that aliens existed. But the governments never accepted it.

With the signing of the UN resolution, it was now a global, official standing that aliens were real, and they were strong as fuck. At first, it led to some chaos. There was no shortage of fools in any nation.

Eventually, the Dino Corp's ships descended onto an island in the Mediterranean Sea. The island had been handed over to the Dino Corp to turn into their supply base. It was also where the Dino Corp set up their embassy, which was in truth a shop where governments and companies could buy things from them. From tech to information. But it had to be first approved by Dinosia, as tech too advanced could endanger the planet.

Meanwhile, at eighty-three, Howard Stark became the US President. The man had no interest in politics, but he did it simply to keep control of the country in the small group that was established by the now-deceased Chester Phillips. The group had been in power since before World War II, and by now, they had done everything to keep private interests out of the White House.

Private interests that aimed to favor monopolies or harm the country. It was in many ways a gift from the First Man. First Man was a god who was present, and that made scaring enemies easier. Congress also feared the First Man, having suffered the purge once, just like the recent Soviet Union and the Chinese communist party.

Even now, Howard was a citizen of Dinosia. But with his dual citizenship, he was able to stand in the election. Normally, it would cause a scandal. But in his case, it was a boon. Like a stamp of approval to Americans that he was worthy.

Yet, in the center of it was Dinosia. The sole nation that was acting as the unifier of the world. Because Dino Corp received its approval from Dinosia, it became a national interest of all nations to please the land of the First Man.

Instead of protesting and taking the risk of enraging the First Man, the nations chose to swallow their pride. Space technology was the hottest thing.

But soon enough, they learned that whatever they received, the entire world received. It was impossible to gain any upper hand with the alien tech. The entire planet was advancing at the same pace.

There was no longer a point in having a larger navy or army. As soon as spaceships appeared, it all became about who conquered space first.

Sadly, space was already conquered by the Dino Corp.

Slowly, the world started to realise the trap they had signed.

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Northern Europe,

Kael loved roaming around the world with her best uncle, Marty. She could understand him, and that helped a lot.

"So you did hump the house?"

"Wraaagh-huf!"

"I know, Dad exaggerates all the time. But you did it," Kael replied, walking through the forest. "Anyway, Dad always says he'll find you a mate, but he never does. I'll do it once I learn to travel space, I promise, Uncle Marty."

Marty let out a cheerful roar.

"Rawr?"

"Me? I'm not looking for a mate. I don't want one. Besides, I'm sure Dad doesn't care either. And I doubt he won't kill whoever I choose. He's too protective of me."

"Grwaaaa!"

Just as they climbed a small ridge, they heard a roar. It wasn't from Marty, so both of them looked into the distance and saw a fight between bears on another mountain. It was a mama brown bear with two little cubs, fighting off a larger male brown bear who was likely trying to eat the cubs.

"We should help!" Kael decided.

"Gruff~"

"I know it's the natural order. But Dad would have helped, I know."

To that, even Marty couldn't refuse. The First Man didn't give a damn about natural order or anything else. Besides, the man loved animals. So, he agreed, and soon enough, Kael was flying, dragging him into the air with her confusing, limitless powers.

As soon as they landed on the other mountain, Marty let out a loud roar towards the male bear, scaring the poor guy away. Behind, the mama bear was also scared, covering the little cubs. But then Kael did something even Marty didn't understand.

She spoke with the bear. She spoke in human words, yet there seemed to be a response anyway. The mama bear relaxed instantly and allowed the two cubs to run to Kael and jump into her welcoming arms.

"They're so adorable! And fluffy! Awwww!" Kael hugged the two cubs.

Marty sat there on his T-Rex ass and watched. Mama bear also sat beside him soon after, watching Kael.

"That's it!" Kael finally turned, two cubs in her arms, both babies grinning with their tongues out. "We're helping them. The mama bear is on her way to the feeding grounds to prepare for hibernation. We're going to help."

At that point, Marty just nodded. There was no denying Kael.

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Dinosia,

Marshall returned home as if nothing had happened. He just appeared and went to sleep with Hela. The next day, he woke up, got dressed in his swimming trunks, and relaxed in the rooftop pool with a nice, strong martini.

Sadly, he couldn't get drunk.

"So, you're saying you took over a galactic empire?" Helvar asked, jaw agape.

"Damn right I fucking did. Rammed straight through their goddamn AI overlord and tore its circuits to bloody shreds," Marshall snarled, cramming French fries down his throat. "Mm… Shit, this tastes fucking amazing. Your wife cooks like a damn goddess. Lucky you yanked her away from that red asshole Mephisto."

"I didn't snatch her, Dad. We love each other."

"Sure, sure, and I'm a virgin."

"Forget that, Dad. I wanted to ask you something." Helvar scooted closer in the water to his father's duck-shaped floatie. "So, since you rule pretty much half or some part of the universe, can I take Mephista on a date somewhere? I… want to see other planets."

"Sure, why not. Go ahead. Dino Corp will haul your ass wherever the hell you want. Family privileges."

Woosh!

Helvar suddenly dived on Marshall and hugged him, splashing water on his bucket of crunchy French fries, annoying him.

"Ugh… Run before I spank your ass! Dammit, I need chicken nuggets now." Marshall groaned and waved to one of the Angels manning the bar that day.

He relaxed the whole day like that. Sunbathing, listening to music, watching naked Angels take a dip, and chatting with whoever came over to chat.

When evening came, he gathered with his huge family in the living hall. There was a TV showing a new movie called American Psycho. He didn't like it, it was boring as hell. What was so good about killing people? It was dull as fuck. He'd done it so much.

Knock! Knock!

Right then, someone knocked on the door of the hall. Only one being bored, he looked and saw his favorite nerds standing there. Howard, Pym, his wife, and there was also Tony this time. He quickly left the movie.

"Tell me you cracked it."

"We have, Your Holiness," Howard revealed, grinning. "In fact, we've already locked onto the location of one Celestial."

Marshall beamed up. "Boys, I'd kiss you if I had tits. Where the fuck is it? Where's that slimy bastard hiding?"

"We don't know the exact location. Only the general direction. You'll need to get aboard the Dino Corp ship and triangulate it yourself. What I can tell you is this: take this tracker when you go after that Celestial. It'll help you find the others."

Marshall rubbed his hands. "Where's the device?"

"It's the size of a room, your holiness."

"Ah, alright. I'll send Dino Corp's goddamn nerds to shrink that shit. I need it tiny enough to fit in the palm of my hand," Marshall declared and turned around. "Now, I'm gonna have dinner with my family. Get it smaller by tomorrow. I'll go on a hunt."

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Marshall had to sit through the entire movie before everyone decided to eat dinner. It was rare for him to see everyone there, so he didn't mind the wait. Having Hela on his right, Helvar on his left, and then everyone around, from his children to friends.

It warmed even his old heart. And now he could appreciate this without voices in his head telling him to kill them all or himself.

"Dad, I'll try to fly tomorrow. Be there for me!" Diana asked, his daughter with Angela, the now bisexual angel.

"I can already fly," said Zen, the boy he had with Shalla-Bal.

Marshall chuckled. "Well, you're all better than Helvar here. The boy couldn't even walk straight for the first year."

"Dad, no child can." Helvar defended himself.

"You ain't an ordinary child. You came outta my damn coc—"

Before Marshall could finish his words, Hela shoved a spoonful of spaghetti into his mouth. He looked at his almost-wife and grinned, chewing.

"How's everything going, Azul? Nerds annoying you?"

"When do they not? But I tolerate. They are good people. People of Dinosia live longer and are healthier than the entire world because of them. Our food safety is not compromised like it is outside."

"Damn right, as it fucking shouldn't be," Marshall muttered, chomping. "But these humans pray to me. Ain't it my job to make sure they get good food? I'd make sure to feed the best grass to my mammoth babies, you bet your ass."

"It will be your job if you wish for it to be, Father," Azul replied.

"Hm, alright. Make it then."

Creak!

"Dad." Helvar got up right then. "I'll go early. Going to pack bags with Mephista for that space tour I talked about."

"Sure, go ahead. I'm bouncing too. Sniffed out a Celestial. This time I'm gonna rip their glowing assholes apart."

"..."

All those knowledgeable about Celestials at the table stopped and stared at Marshall. But that lasted five seconds as they resumed. This was another Tuesday. One does not try to make sense in that house.

Quickly, Marshall resumed chatting with the rest of his family. He had plenty to talk to Hela, as she revealed her recent visit to Asgard. It was after Odin nearly begged her. The reason was later found that Odin wanted to pass on his throne to her.

Hela refused, declaring that she was perfectly happy where she was. But he could tell that she was grumpy about it.

"And you, Kael?"

"Me? I helped a mama bear and her cubs with Uncle Marty."

What the fuck's Marty doing these days?

Marshall smiled and didn't comment. He'd long realised Kael was different, and he couldn't fight her verbally. The girl always knew what to say to shut him up.

"Ummmmh… Yummy!"

All of a sudden, Marshall heard a voice from his left again. The thing was, Helvar had left, and nobody should be there.

"Tasty stuff, but not chimichangas…. Wanna know my secret?"

Marshall stared at the masked man who'd appeared out of nowhere in his son's seat.

"Fuck it, here's my goddamn secret. I've got a wet pickle rammed up my ass, and nobody here's got an idea. Isn't that just exciting? God, I wish I could show it to you all."

All spoons had dropped by then except Marshall's.

"Who the fuck are you?!" Marshall demanded. The masked man was strapped in all leather.

"Oh, me? Fuck my ugly mug, holy shit, you're handsome as balls. Ah, I'm Deadpool, at your service, straight from the ass-end of space and time."

Marshall frowned. "I'm supposed to know you?"

"No, no! Fuck no, daddy. I came here to warn your holy hot ass. Don't kill the Celestials. They're important, or the whole Universe collapses. Anyway, who wants to watch me shove a fat, juicy pickle down my throat? Anybody?!"

Marshall never expected he'd say that string of words to anyone in his limitless life, as it usually applied to him. But at that moment, he couldn't help it.

"What the fuck is wrong with you?"

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