Nancy kept her promise.
The next morning, Nancy left the house with quick steps and a sour face, like someone who had just woken up feeling disappointed and without their morning coffee. Nancy was angry—not because of personal matters—but because there was a debt to be paid to AIM. And amidst her emotions, Nancy also wanted to meet Raz. There was an important request: help to track down Nancy's former friends who were now scattered who knows where.
Lance, realizing Nancy's intentions, promised to protect her old friends. He assured Nancy that they would live peacefully without having to worry about being chased by AIM or becoming military experiments. That promise became the fuel for Nancy to take action. Those friends were not just memories—they were Nancy's family. What was left of it.
But Lance was not the kind of person to let someone he cared about walk alone into the storm.
Calm yet firm, Lance called for Brynhildr—a heavy motorcycle—to accompany Nancy. Lance entrusted Nancy to that vehicle, but of course, Nancy did not know that Brynhildr was more than just a machine.
To Nancy, Brynhildr was just a tough motorcycle with a deep, resonant engine sound like the roar of a prehistoric beast. Nancy liked Brynhildr. She felt safe with Brynhildr. What Nancy had yet to realize was that Brynhildr was a living being—and loyal.
Meanwhile, Lance was not idle. He went to Long Island, heading to the large property that Tony had given to him. A gift that, to be honest, could make anyone feel like a little king.
The grand house stood elegantly in the heart of Long Island, surrounded by green forests and clean air that pierced the lungs with its freshness. The place felt cut off from the outside world—peaceful, hidden, and far from the chaos of the city.
Empire State University stood not far from there, a university more like a playground for super-powered beings: the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, Spider-Man, even Bruce Banner—all had once walked its campus. It was not just a university, but the living history of Marvel itself.
The estate was vast—over 500 acres—with 15 buildings, three guest villas, a long winding private road, an artificial lake, a golf course, and a forest garden that seemed to be planted from a classic painting. The main villa stood majestically on a hill, two stories with a deep basement, a barn, and a garage that faced directly onto Long Island Sound.
Behind the villa, a Suzhou-style garden completed the view: a bubbling fountain among pine trees, a small pavilion with a curved roof, and marble statues standing quietly in the morning mist. The air carried the scent of wet foliage and damp earth.
Lance had planned many things. This place would be the foundation. If one day Lance succeeded in gathering more magical beings, the forest behind the villa could become a place for them to roam freely. A Marvel version of Hogwarts, with a touch of chaos, of course.
Tony had left behind a team of professional caretakers—assistants, gardeners, technicians, even a head of security. But Lance refused. This place belonged to Lance. And it was not fitting for ordinary people to wander around the land that he would transform into a site of pure magic.
Lord of the White Sky—Lance left in the empty palace while he embarked on an ambitious project: building a spiritual fortress, mimicking the model of Seireitei, with magical walls on every side to repel spies and evil forces.
Of course, this work was not a one-person job. It required rare magical materials. And specialized labor.
Thus, Lance would soon begin studying the "Demon Archive"—an ancient grimoire that recorded everything about summoning the Shadowkhan. Creatures from the darkness, loyal, cunning, and skilled in everyday tasks. They might not be able to defeat the Hulk, but they could build houses, manage warehouses, and sweep floors with terrifying efficiency.
The summoning magic is relatively simple; it only requires calling forth a shadow in one's heart—utilizing the dark side of humanity as a bridge between worlds.
However, playing with such magic always comes at a cost.
And what about the materials needed? Lance returned to Antarctica, where he brought back remnants of the Dark Young. He collected bones, connective tissue, and the creature's fur. All of it still radiated dense magical energy, like embers that never extinguished. The rest would be sent to the magic market and exchanged for other materials that Lance needed.
Lance even made a special trip back to Kamar-Taj, bringing over ten tons of young black goat meat to trade for various rare materials from the Sorcerer Supreme. However, with a flat expression and a half-lazy tone, the Sorcerer Supreme sent all the meat to the cafeteria, stating that if prepared correctly, the meat could be very beneficial for the health of tired sorcerers.
After a busy day wandering around Seireitei, Lance returned to Williamsburg to check on his shop, which had been in disarray.
The renovation company was working to repair the building, and according to the plan, it would take at least a week before the shop could reopen.
Lance began to ponder. As far as he knew, when the shop resumed operations, he couldn't just leave it open without defenses. Once, this place was nearly invisible—like a blind spot in the middle of the city. Now, after its "coincidental" destruction, the area had come onto the radar of many parties. If Lance wasn't careful, the shop could become the perfect bait for shadow hunters.
In fact, it was possible that among the renovation workers, there were people from a spy organization.
Lance clicked his tongue and took a deep breath. He knew that after the renovation was complete, he would need to sweep the place with advanced surveillance equipment. And if he truly found any bugs or hidden cameras... then he would send the items back to their owner's headquarters, along with a bill for several million. With a bonus threat, of course.
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