Compared to Loki, the God of Time from the later Loki TV series, the current Loki is not just a little bit worse; the difference is greater than heaven and earth!
Loki, the God of Time, wields the power of time and maintains the temporal stability of the infinite multiverse under the Sacred Timeline.
However, the current Loki doesn't even possess abilities like possession, telepathy, shadow manipulation, short-range teleportation, or hypnosis.
Although he actually has all these abilities, he hasn't yet unearthed them, and it will be several years before he uses them skillfully.
Aaron hadn't intended to gain any formidable traits from Loki.
But now,
"I'm very sorry, Loki, I owe you an apology!"
"While you may not be the Nine Realms' foremost sorcerer, you are definitely a competent one!"
Aaron couldn't help but sigh.
Loki is amazing? No, the Primordial Crucible is amazing!
It even unearthed Loki's hidden traits that he hadn't yet discovered.
And these magical abilities were directly integrated into Aaron's body as traits.
Now,
Aaron can use these abilities as instinctively as Loki, without all the complex incantations!
Of course, energy consumption is unavoidable.
After all, he currently doesn't possess the true, reality-defying power of the Primordial Crucible.
It completely defies the laws of energy conservation and the concept of rules, making it a bug among bugs.
Aaron's mind stirred, and his clothes instantly changed.
From a well-dressed businessman in a suit, he transformed into Henry Cavill's Superman, complete with a red cape and a blue uniform adorned with a red 'S' symbol on his chest!
Moreover, Aaron was equally tall and strong, even more handsome than Henry Cavill's Superman, and paired with this uniform, he looked even more dashing and imposing!
"Not bad!"
Just then,
Daisy and Jane Foster emerged, surrounded by Coulson and his team.
Erik's voice was still rambling, "I'm telling you, return all our data immediately!"
Jane added, "And the backups of those files!"
Daisy's voice immediately chimed in, "And the backups of the backup files! Not a single one less!"
Coulson felt a bit helpless. He wanted to refuse, but considering that some of his subordinates had reported that Daisy and Jane had indeed been in contact with Aaron, and Aaron's driver had even come forward to state that Daisy and Jane were both Osborn Group employees, personally invited by their boss to join Osborn.
Hearing this, what more could Coulson say? He could only try to stall for time, have someone copy the data, and then return it.
If it were anyone else, he would absolutely not give them face.
But Aaron... he really didn't want to receive another call from the President.
"Once we confirm there are no classified materials involved, then... uh? Aaron?"
Coulson's words abruptly stopped mid-sentence. He looked at Aaron in the distance, experimenting with his new abilities, especially the very conspicuous Superman uniform on him, and his expression changed dramatically.
You still say you're not Superman!
Coulson's tone shifted, "Please rest assured, that was a misunderstanding before, it was all our fault!"
"Someone, immediately return all of this friend's belongings, not a single one missing! Right now!"
"Later, I also have a gift as an apology, for example, a seven-day European tour, a trip to Venice, etc."
"Of course, Dr. Erik, I also formally invite you on behalf of S.H.I.E.L.D. Are you willing to contribute to the safety of the United States and the world? We guarantee the highest industry benefits, full welfare, and absolutely no one will interfere with your research!"
Coulson's shift from arrogance to deference was laughably ironic.
But no one laughed at him.
Because,
Aaron was truly a god among men!
Oh, and a river god... *hiss* ~ can't mess with him!
Daisy and Jane were equally stunned.
They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with both shock and joy.
A god among men personally invited them, what else could they say? Agree!
"I accept!"
Chapter 59: Persuading Superman, a Wonderful Sandwich
"Sir, that's the situation."
After Aaron and the others left, Coulson immediately reported the situation here to Nick Fury, without missing a single detail.
Listening to Coulson's detailed report,
Nick Fury unconsciously tapped on his desk. The irregular tapping sounds indicated the complex thoughts churning within the King of Agents.
"Thor, the God of Thunder, Mjolnir, the Hammer of Thor, and Aaron, the River God and Superman... Is today not April Fools' Day?"
Nick Fury looked up at Agent Hill.
"I've already urgently contacted DC Comics and simultaneously searched global foster care databases from twenty to twenty-five years ago. We haven't found any foster child named Aaron."
"Perhaps he didn't grow up on Earth as in the comics, or it's possible he used or is currently using an alias."
Agent Hill analyzed the problem methodically.
Nick Fury rubbed his temples, "So, we still know nothing about Aaron's origins and identity?"
"A week ago, he suddenly arrived in the United States and took over Osborn."
"In just a few days, he launched the Rebirth Serum, which can cure cancer, restore youth, extend life, and even regenerate limbs, offering new hope and winning over all our allies."
"Then, he demonstrated a flying speed of at least Mach ten, and seemingly Superman-like strength. Perhaps this Mr. Superman from the East also possesses other terrifying superhuman abilities like an invulnerable body and super-vision?"
"Now, he has also become a River God, capable of summoning water at will and retrieving three artifacts from it?"
"This is only in one week! If we give him a few more years, will he also tie the Earth with a chain and fly it around? Or blow out the sun with a single breath? Punch a hole in the solar system?"
To understand, analyze, and counter Aaron,
S.H.I.E.L.D. initiated a comic book reading craze internally.
They thoroughly reviewed various materials about Superman, but the more they read, the more astonished and terrified they became.
Superman is beyond human power!
DC has Batman, but they don't!
They only have Tony Stark, a fitness enthusiast who is extremely self-centered and exhibits compulsive behavior.
But he doesn't resemble Bruce Wayne in any way.
"Are there any traces of Kryptonite? Without Kryptonite, how can we fight Superman? Are we supposed to prepare ten thousand women and literally persuade him?"
Nick Fury was very annoyed, although this was not a good emotion for an agent engaged in special work.
But agents are also human.
"Now, besides understanding Superman, you're telling me I need to go research Norse mythology? Thor has appeared, so are Odin, the King of Gods, and the Frost Giants going to jump out and cause trouble too?"
Nick Fury's peripheral vision caught a document on his desk, with a picture of a green-skinned hulking figure.
"Heh, this little Earth is truly lively!"
Agent Hill remained silent.
Anyone who knew about these events couldn't help but find them outrageous.
In a short period, a god among men, Superman, and the Norse god Thor, successively appeared.
Oh, and an extra, the mere Green Giant Hulk?
Nick Fury's voice carried a hint of weariness, "Where are our Mr. Thor and Mr. Superman?"
"According to reliable intelligence, Aaron and Thor rested in the nearest town after leaving. Coulson is following up on Thor; he seems... a bit naive?"
"Currently, Aaron should be training two new employees."
"Female?" Nick Fury said without lifting his head.
Hill nodded.
"Our Mr. Superman is truly insatiable. And rightly so, his strong physique is enough to take down a hundred bulls!"
"This is good news, isn't it? At least it proves that this Superman is more realistic and possesses more human characteristics."
Nick Fury liked the Superman in comics because he was noble, highly moral, and obedient to human rules, and more importantly, he was fake.
He disliked Aaron because Aaron was real, and he even knew how to use his power to oppress others!
You're already Superman, yet you still play those dirty human tricks. How are us ordinary people supposed to live?!
Damn it, I hate smart superpowered individuals!
"So, my next workplace is a private luxury jet?"
In the most upscale guesthouse in the small town, Daisy held a flimsy blue flight attendant uniform and asked a question from the depths of her soul.
"Twenty thousand US dollars a month, during the probationary period!"
Daisy's expression instantly changed, and she put on a warm, sweet smile, mimicking a real-life flight attendant.
"Dear esteemed boss, this way, please!"
"What would you like to drink? Soda? Juice? Or coffee?"
"We also offer private services here, oh ~ such as... personal massages, milk facial masks, accompanying you for meals and entertainment, we're proficient in everything, oh ~"
Daisy smiled charmingly.
Aaron pointed to the item in Daisy's hand.
Daisy suddenly realized, and immediately headed towards the changing room, swaying as she walked, making one fear the mountains might fall.
Jane's mouth hung open as she watched the scene unfold, "Flight attendant? Astronomy?"
"You tell me if there's a connection between the two!"
Aaron sat down casually. He still had to wait for Loki to bring the items.
No rush to go back.
Anyway, the Osborn Group had the diligent Felicia and the hardworking Norman, so he wouldn't go back and cause them trouble.
As a boss, one must consider the physical and mental well-being of their subordinates; that's what makes a good boss!
The next moment,
Aaron directly called Norman, "Find some time recently to send our President a set of Rebirth Serum."
"Yes, boss!"
Norman didn't ask why, he just nodded and agreed.
Aaron nodded in satisfaction. This was a competent subordinate!
"Rebirth Serum? You mean the Fountain of Youth from the news? You really found the Fountain of Youth?"
Hearing this, Jane Foster immediately dropped the connection between astronomy and flight attendants, and instead focused on the "Rebirth Serum" Aaron mentioned.
"The Fountain of Youth definitely exists, but mine isn't it," Aaron shook his head.
This is Marvel; myths and legends exist, so the Fountain of Youth must also exist.
"There's no harm in telling you now, after all, you are currently company employees, and these are all company benefits."
Aaron glanced at Daisy, who had quickly changed into her uniform.