“Ugh... ugh... aaaah...”
Red, wielding the Qinglong Staff, abruptly stiffened. He then stumbled backward a few steps, instinctively covering his mouth with his hand.
Time seemed to stand still.
When Red finally removed his hand, his face was as pale as paper. Dark green blood and black flames had seeped into his palm, making his lips tremble violently. A pained groan escaped his throat.
Then, his body collapsed like a crumbling mountain, landing heavily on the ground.
The azure armor, radiating a brilliant blue light, slowly faded to pure white. Then, with a series of violent convulsions, it reverted to its human form, leaving him unconscious.
Before him, Jina Jia, the mushroom monster who had exhausted all her toxic spores and divine power, stood.
The playful mockery and scorn that had previously been etched on her face were gone, replaced by an intensely venomous and hateful expression. Her gaze was fixed on the fallen Red, and she let out a shriek, as chilling as a ghostly wail.
“Kuuga, my ritual rules are inseparable from the toxic spores. So... be grateful you're still alive!”
Her enraged and resentful scream echoed through the air.
Jina Jia forced herself to turn, taking slow, feeble steps as she disappeared into the distance.
In the end, only Red's lifeless body remained, lying still within the ruins of the light rail station, seemingly on the brink of death.
...
“Unbelievable. Me-Jina Jia-Die actually managed to perfectly fuse her toxic spores with the power of the Divine Egg and inject it all into Kuuga’s body… this truly is beyond expectations,”
From a tall building not far from the light rail station, Baluba, dressed in crimson, gazed at Red, who appeared to be on his last breaths. A slight smile played on her lips, filled with amusement.
“However, this is a fantastic opportunity.”
“Kuuga, if you can overcome this crisis and claim this power as your own, you’ll have a chance to glimpse the true strength of the Ge Corporation.”
“Of course, all of this is contingent on your survival.”
As her voice, soft as water, trailed off, Baluba’s figure vanished from the high-rise building.
…
After about ten minutes.
Johnny Stone arrived at the scene, a little late. Upon finding Red unconscious, he immediately sent him to the Special Surgery Hospital, entrusting his care to Dr. Christine.
But it seemed… too late.
Under Jina Jia’s fatal kiss, Red’s organs had been mercilessly destroyed.
In such a state, even with Christine’s brilliant medical skills, it was beyond saving. Ultimately, she could only inform Johnny Stone of the tragic news with heavy regret.
“Time: 7:44 p.m. Death confirmed.”
In the next instant.
Beneath the cacophony of the night.
Johnny Stone, seated in the police car, lowered his smartphone and slowly closed his eyes, letting his head droop heavily.
He remained silent… always… without uttering a word.
Upon witnessing this scene.
The countless viewers in the real world, who had been buzzing with excitement, fell silent in that moment.
Then, an indescribable sense of suffocation instantly enveloped their hearts.
It can't be!
Red… is dead!?
Could it be… that the hero who always guarded everyone’s smiles… will never return?
Just as countless viewers were overcome with disbelief and sorrow by the news delivered by Christine.
The images on the screen began to flicker rapidly.
And within those rapidly flashing images, Gwen Stacy, located at the New York State University Archeology Research Lab, had already learned of Red’s death from Christine.
Yet, she didn’t display any sadness.
For Gwen had always believed in Red, believing that a miracle would undoubtedly occur for this man.
With such unwavering faith, she provided Christine with a vital piece of information.
“When a warrior's pupils dilate, no one can hinder their slumber!”
As they watched this conversation unfold on the screen, a flicker of hope ignited in the hearts of countless viewers.
And just then, the rapidly flashing images finally came to a halt, resuming playback at a steady pace.
…
【Inside the Special Surgery Hospital.
After receiving this crucial information from Gwen, Christine didn’t hesitate for a second. She immediately began a thorough examination of Red’s lifeless body.
Then, she quickly discovered, with astonishment, that Red, whose heart had stopped beating due to the failed rescue attempt, had miraculously regained his body temperature.
Moreover, the Aguru Gemstone located on his waist was now spinning frantically, relentlessly repairing Red’s body, which had been ravaged by toxins. It relentlessly devoured the destructive flames concealed within him, as if engaged in a fierce battle against death.
At this point, Christine could finally confirm.
Red’s death, this time, was merely a state of suspended animation induced by his overwhelming injuries.
Furthermore, the electric shock treatment she had administered to save Red seemed to have energized and strengthened the Aguru Gemstone within him.
It had not only gained new abilities, but was now actively devouring the flames that were wreaking havoc on Red’s body, injecting fresh life into his weakened frame.】
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