American Comics: Something's Wrong with This Superhero World

Chapter 298 I think this Empress Dowager still retains her charm.

Arthur sat in the room, his fingers gripping his phone tightly, his eyes darting around.

Arthur's eyes were fixed on the video on the screen, a poorly made fan-made video featuring a 3D fan-made video clip between his wife Mera and Xiao Xian.

Despite the poor production quality of the video and the occasional blurry images, Arthur unexpectedly felt his heart race and an overwhelming surge of excitement well up in his chest.

Arthur was surprised by his own reaction, a hint of doubt rising in his mind: "Do I really have a cuckold complex?"

Arthur's fingers slid across the screen. The intimate actions between Mera and Xiao Xian in the video made his heart race and his cheeks flush slightly. He felt a certain desire deep within him being awakened, and a complex emotion he had never experienced before surged within him.

Just as he was immersed in these complex emotions, the door suddenly opened. Mera walked in, beaming with joy, a happy smile on her face. Arthur was startled and quickly put his phone away, afraid that Mera would find out he was watching that kind of video. His heart pounded, and a fine layer of sweat broke out on his forehead.

Mera's smile instantly turned into a look of disgust when she saw Arthur. "Why are you lying on the bed in the master bedroom?" Her tone was clearly filled with disgust and dissatisfaction.

Arthur scratched his head awkwardly, sat up in bed, and tried to force a fawning smile. "I was just taking a break, nothing more."

Mera gave him a cold look, then turned and walked toward the door. "Since you're already in the master bedroom, I'll go stay in the guest room. I don't want to lie in the bed you've been in." Her tone was firm, showing no mercy to Arthur.

Arthur felt incredibly helpless and guilty. He knew that his previous card game with the fish had made Mera very angry, and now he could only bow his head and apologize, hoping to gain her forgiveness.

"Mera, I'm sorry, everything that happened before was my fault. I'm really sorry, I hope you can forgive me."

"Forgive me? Maybe in your next life. You did something so disgusting, and you expect me to forgive you?"

Mera gave him a cold look, then walked straight to the second bedroom and closed the door, leaving Arthur alone sitting on the bed.

"This really isn't what I wanted to do. It seems that unless Mera also makes a big mistake, she'll never forgive me in this lifetime," Arthur muttered to himself, sitting on the bed and looking at the closed door of the second bedroom.

Embarrassed and guilty, Arthur didn't notice Mera's somewhat awkward and unnatural steps as she entered the room.

Inside Xiao Xian's room, all was quiet, save for the faint glow of a few flickering candles on the table. The room's furnishings were simple yet mysterious; ancient magical patterns hung on the walls, and various strange magical tools and books were displayed on the table.

In the center of the table, a ghostly green crystal gem lay quietly, shimmering with a mysterious light as if it possessed its own life.

Xiao Xian took a deep breath and reached for the crystal gem with both hands. He closed his eyes, concentrated, and silently chanted an ancient incantation. As the incantation was chanted, the air in the room seemed to become more heavy, and the green light grew brighter, swirling around Xiao Xian's fingertips.

Xiao Xian's hands danced above the gemstone, his fingertips shimmering with green light.

Using the death power slot attached to the resurrection skill, Xiao Xian gradually gained control of the magic crystal and searched for a way to communicate with Kordakus through the mark left by Kordakus in the crystal.

Soon, Xiao Xian found the method of communicating with Kodakx left behind in the green crystal.

Using magic and following the method left by Kordakus, Xiao Xian soon felt his consciousness being pulled by a psychedelic mental space. With Xiao Xian's strength, he could easily break free from this pull, but instead of resisting, he followed the pull and entered a psychedelic mental space.

When Xiao Xian's consciousness probed the scene, he found himself in a strange underwater kingdom.

The azure sea filters through the transparent ocean dome, casting dappled light that illuminates this lost kingdom. Magnificent buildings are half-hidden among seaweed and coral, while ancient stone statues stand silently, as if guarding this forgotten place. A mysterious tranquility pervades the surroundings, as if time has stood still.

In the center of the underwater kingdom, a colossal, frozen throne stood, radiating a chilling aura. Seated upon the throne was a figure clad in black armor—Kordax. This ancient King of Nekrus had cold, unfathomable eyes that seemed to pierce through Xiao Xian's very soul.

Xiao Xian took a deep breath and 'laboriously' stepped towards the throne. Each step seemed to carry immense pressure, but Xiao Xian's eyes remained resolute.

"Greetings, great Kordakus! My name is Abin, a sorcerer banished from Atlantis. I crave power, I crave revenge. I have heard that you are the mighty King Nekrus, possessing boundless wisdom and strength. I have come here hoping to forge a pact with you and borrow your power to fulfill my desires."

On the Frozen Throne, Kordakus narrowed his eyes slightly as he scrutinized Xiao Xian. He sensed a familiar aura emanating from him—the aura of a dimensional demon god.

Although he didn't recognize Xiao Xian, Kordaks was certain that the person in front of him was not a simple avenger, but a dimensional demon god, a terrifying being who ruled over a dimensional world.

Although Xiao Xian didn't even conceal the aura of a dimensional demon god on his body and wasn't very good at disguising himself, clearly a new dimensional demon god, even a new dimensional demon god is still a dimensional demon god. Even in his prime, he had to respectfully ask the other party for a loan of power, let alone now that he was sealed.

The thought of borrowing reminded Kodaks of how he had borrowed power from several dimensional demons, only to be defeated and sealed by his brother Atlan, and thus unable to repay the loan in time.

Could it be that another dimensional demon god sold his bad debt as a bad asset to this new dimensional demon god, and then this new dimensional demon god came to collect the debt?

Thinking of this, a chill suddenly ran through Kodaks's heart. No wonder they wanted to sign a contract with him. They were after his soul!

Kordaks quickly said, "Respected Dimensional Demon God, although I don't know which Dimensional Demon God transferred my debt to you, please rest assured that I will definitely work hard to repay it."

Kordakus continued, "I am working hard to restore my strength, and soon I will be able to resurrect and harvest a large number of souls. At that time, I will definitely have enough resources to repay the debt. Please grant me some more time."

"..." So quickly? My acting was pretty good, right? Xiao Xian asked in a strange tone, "Kordax, how did you find out I'm actually a Dimensional Demon God?"

Kordaks's eyes flickered, and he replied in a low voice, "My lord, you may have just become a dimensional demon god and are not yet fully aware of its intricacies. Generally speaking, once outside of a dimensional space, dimensional demon gods will deliberately conceal their aura to avoid being discovered by other powerful beings."

"How did you know I had just become a Dimensional Demon God?" Xiao Xian asked curiously.

"Well, as a veteran dimensional demon god, I usually hide my dimensional demon god aura unless I'm in my own world," Kordakus explained awkwardly.

"That makes sense." Xiao Xian nodded. "Really? Then do you know a method to conceal the aura of a dimensional demon god?"

Kordakus shook his head with a wry smile: "My lord, I am not a dimensional demon god, and I do not know the answer to this question. Perhaps you could consult other dimensional demon gods."

Xiao Xian was silent for a moment, then, following up on what Kodax had said earlier, asked, "So, Kodax, how long will it take you to be resurrected and pay off your debts?"

A hint of nervousness flashed in Kodak's eyes as he replied, "Soon, not long."

Xiao Xian smiled slightly, appearing quite interested: "What are your conditions for resurrection? Perhaps I can lend you a hand."

Kordakus shook his head repeatedly, a look of unease on his face: "No need, sir, I can handle it myself. You just need to wait for good news."

After saying that, Kordaks quickly severed his connection with Xiao Xian as if fleeing for his life. It was as if Xiao Xian would forcibly sign a contract and extract his soul if he hesitated even a second longer.

His consciousness returned to the room, where the green crystal had turned to dust, clearly because Kodax was afraid that Xiao Xian would contact him again through it.

If Xiao Xian hadn't seen Aquaman 2, he might not have had a good solution to Kodak's decisive approach. But having seen Aquaman 2, Xiao Xian understood that there were two elements to Kodak's resurrection: one was for the royal bloodline of Atlantis to break the spell on Atlantis, and the other was for the Dark Trident to be reunited.

Xiao Xian wasn't entirely sure if this world was based on the movie world, but it should be pretty much the same. Anyway, as long as he found the ruins of the lost Nekrus Kingdom and the place where Kodax was sealed, even if the resurrection conditions weren't met, Xiao Xian could still use his resurrection skill to revive Kodax.

Then kill Kordakus to complete the quest, and collect his soul along the way.

Of course, it's best not to use resurrection skills if possible, since resurrecting important story characters, especially boss-level characters like Kordakx, requires a lot of world essence.

The best-case scenario is that the plot kills Cordax, or rather, the plot resurrects him.

Furthermore, even if Xiao Xian uses his skills to revive Kodakx, he still has to find a way to advance the plot, because even the other six kingdoms don't know about the ruins of the Nekrus Kingdom. In the movie, the main characters finally found the ruins of the Nekrus Kingdom through Black Manta's Dark Trident and other means.

Atlantis, a miraculous city hidden deep in the ocean, exudes endless radiance and beauty. Surrounded by the vast ocean, sunlight filters through the surface, casting dappled shadows. Schools of fish swim freely in the water, and colorful coral reefs and seaweed sway with the waves, resembling an underwater garden.

In the distance, the outline of Atlantis gradually became clear. It was a magnificent city, with ancient and mysterious architecture, and a crystal tower standing tall in the city center, shimmering with a mysterious light.

When Arthur and Mera led Selena and Xiao Xian through the city gates, they received a warm welcome. Atlanna, Arthur's mother, personally led a troop of guards to greet them.

Queen Atlanna stood before a group of guards. She resembled a younger version of Nicole Kidman, her long, flowing golden hair cascading over her elegant shoulders like ocean waves. Her face was sculpted, her blue eyes revealing wisdom and determination, and her red lips parted slightly in a graceful smile.

Atlana wore a magnificent blue robe, adorned with sparkling jewels that accentuated her noble bearing. Every movement she made was graceful and composed, like a goddess from mythology.

"I think the Empress Dowager still retains her charm," Xiao Xian thought to himself as he looked at Atlana.

That seems reasonable. According to the setting, Atlanteans have a much longer lifespan than land humans. Even though Atlanna's son is quite grown up now, he's probably only in his twenties or thirties in human years.

"Arthur, Mera, welcome home." Queen Atlanna's voice was gentle yet powerful. Her gaze swept over Selena and Xiao Xian, a slight smile appearing on her face. "And who are these two envoys?"

Arthur replied respectfully, "Mother, this is Selena, and this is Abin. They are human messengers who have come to Atlantis seeking cooperation."

Atlanna nodded and smiled at the two envoys. "Welcome to Atlantis. We are willing to listen to your voices and jointly explore the path of peaceful development between humanity and Atlantis."

After a brief greeting, Atlanna led Aquaman and Mera to the palace, while Selena and Xiao Xian, guided by guards, walked through the bustling streets to a hotel prepared especially for them.

Located in the heart of Atlantis, this hotel boasts elegant architecture and opulent interior decoration, with every detail reflecting the unique style of the underwater kingdom.

After quickly putting down her luggage, Selena couldn't wait to go to Xiao Xian's room. The room was beautifully decorated, and through the transparent walls, one could see the beautiful underwater scenery outside. Colorful fish swam outside the window, like a moving painting.

Selena pushed open the door and saw Xiao Xian standing by the window, gazing absently at the Crystal Tower in the distance. She walked over quietly, a hint of teasing in her smile, and said, "Xiao Xian, judging from the look in your eyes just now, did you take a fancy to Empress Dowager Atlanna?"

Xiao Xian turned around, put his arm around Selena, and chuckled softly, "Okay, I admit Atlanna is indeed quite good. Her status as Empress Dowager is also a plus."

Selena raised an eyebrow, a hint of curiosity and provocation in her voice: "So, you're planning to make a move on her?"

Xiao Xian smiled slightly and said, "Why not? If we can take down Atlanna, we can not only use her power in Atlantis, but also accelerate the fall of Sea King Arthur."

"I have this strange feeling that Arthur is a bit pitiful. He's supposed to be a player, but yesterday you got Queen Mera, whom he never even touched, all drunk like a cream puff, and today you've set your sights on Queen Mother Atlanna." Selena covered her mouth and laughed.

"I have something to tell you, and then you won't think that way anymore," Xiao Xian said, looking at the smiling Selena.

"What is it?" Selena asked curiously.

"Aquaman is trying to get his hands on you," Xiao Xian said. "Bruce told me."

"What! That bastard, a toad trying to eat swan meat! I belong to you alone!" Selena retorted angrily. "Does he have any other beautiful female relatives?"

(End of this chapter)