The two were like mischievous friends, bickering in the sky.
Their voices echoed in the night sky, accompanied by gusts of wind, adding a bit of liveliness to the silent night.
After a while of commotion.
"Tony, do something for me."
"What is it?"
"Increase the energy of your corporation's large reactor by tenfold."
The armor in the sky trembled, and it was a while before Tony's voice came through.
"Qinuo, do you know what tenfold means? Even now, if this reactor explodes, it could destroy half of New York; tenfold could destroy this country.
Qinuo, what exactly are you trying to do?"
Tony's voice was filled with shock and worry.
Qinuo slowly explained his plan, including his desire to acquire alien technology and warships.
Tony refused without a second thought.
"Impossible. First, whether what you said is true or not, even if it is, do you know how many people would die? I can't help you for the sake of alien technology."
Tony's voice came through the armor's communicator, full of resolve.
"I can guarantee you that not a single person will die in that war, and even if they do, I can revive them after the war is over.
I'll have Magneto personally build houses for them. How about it? Do you want to do it? Once successful, humanity's technology will take a huge leap."
Tony hesitated for a moment, as it was something that would benefit all of humanity.
"Moreover, even if you don't agree, the alien invasion cannot be changed. Someone set up this situation; it's meat delivered to our doorstep, so why not take it?" Qinuo continued to persuade him.
"Alright, I'll do it, but you must promise me not to involve civilians." Tony gritted his teeth and finally made his decision.
"Don't worry, at most it will consume some revival potions, and you've seen their effect." Qinuo patted his chest and guaranteed.
With the guarantee, Tony agreed. Losing some buildings in exchange for a complete set of alien technology, no one would refuse.
After convincing Tony, Qinuo also returned to the palace in Hell.
It was already one in the morning.
He walked to the hot spring specially made by Xi, finding it empty except for the steaming water and the room full of steam.
"I worked too late, I actually stood Pamela up. I'll explain tomorrow."
Qinuo said as he stripped off his clothes and walked into the pool.
The warm pool water enveloped his body, gradually relaxing his tense nerves.
Qinuo closed his eyes and leaned against the edge of the pool, enjoying this moment of tranquility.
Steam permeated the surroundings, blurring his face, as if completely isolating him from the outside world's clamor.
The sound of bare feet on the floor broke the quiet atmosphere.
Qinuo opened his eyes and looked in the direction of the sound.
In the mist, only red hair could be seen; her face and delicate body were obscured by the steam.
"Pamela?" Qinuo's voice held a hint of uncertainty.
The person stopped for a moment, then Pamela's voice came.
"It's me, dear."
Her voice was soft and charming.
"Why aren't you asleep yet? Where are Venom and the others?"
"Venom Sister and the others couldn't wait for you and have already rested. I… couldn't sleep, so I came to soak in the hot spring."
Qinuo scratched his head awkwardly.
"I'm sorry, Pamela, for standing you all up. I went to deal with the Mutant matter. I originally thought it would be quick."
Pamela sat in the corner of the room, rinsing herself in the shower.
"...Why are you apologizing to me? You were doing something important, it wasn't intentional." Pamela's voice came through.
Qinuo felt that Pamela was a bit strange, but he didn't think much of it.
"Because I promised you beforehand and then broke my promise. However, for the next period, I've pushed all other matters aside, so I can spend some good time with you all. How about we go play at the beach?"
Qinuo looked expectantly in Pamela's direction.
Pamela fell silent, then after a while, she spoke. "Is it really okay to set aside important matters to accompany… us? You are the King, you must have many important things to do."
"I am your husband first, and then the King. Accompanying you is my priority.
Everything else comes second, Pamela. Why do I feel like you're a bit strange today? Could it be…" Qinuo said, puzzled.
Pamela's body, which was turned away from Qinuo, suddenly stiffened.
"Could it be that your period is coming soon! Looking at the time, it should be these few days." Qinuo guessed casually.
Pamela breathed a sigh of relief and responded dryly: "Mm, soon."
"Dear, can you tell me about the Mutants?"
"Of course. Tonight I…"
Qinuo began to talk endlessly, telling everything except the matter of crossing time.
Pamela also sat quietly in the corner, listening, occasionally nodding.
"Dear, you are truly amazing. What Mutants couldn't achieve for countless years, you solved it all in one night."
"Not entirely. Now it's up to Eric and Charles. Speaking of which, Pamela, you've been washing for a bit long. Come down and soak together, it's very warm."
Hearing Qinuo's invitation, Pamela took a deep breath, seemingly bracing herself.
"Turn around, I'll scrub your back." Her voice carried a hint of shyness.
"Alright!"
Qinuo's eyes lit up. He turned around, leaned on the edge of the pool, and eagerly awaited Pamela's service.
The sound of someone entering the water came from behind, and warm water splashed onto Qinuo's body.
After a while, a pair of soft hands began to scrub Qinuo's back.
Although it was comfortable, what Qinuo wanted was not this.
"Pamela, why aren't you scrubbing me with @ like last time?" Qinuo couldn't help but ask.
The hands behind him paused, then Pamela's voice came.
"I need to wet your back first to scrub it properly."
"But my back has always been wet."
"...If you say another word, I won't scrub anymore."
"Oh."
Qinuo obediently responded, feeling something softer scrubbing his back, and closed his eyes in enjoyment.
Although Xi and Venom also helped him scrub his back, one was too small and preferred to step on his back, and the other was too boisterous, scrubbing to other places.
Only Pamela's back scrub was the most comfortable, and his body would still have a floral scent afterwards.
Floral scent?
Qinuo sniffed, opened his eyes, and suddenly stood up, causing water to splash everywhere.
Pamela behind him also trembled from Qinuo's movement, losing her balance and falling directly into the pool with a plop.
"Jean? Why is it you?"
Qinuo's eyes widened.
Qinuo looked at Jean sitting in the pool. Her originally fair, snow-white skin now showed a charming pink hue from the warm water, and her wet red hair clung to her body like silk, outlining her graceful curves.
Jean did not speak, but merely hugged herself and huddled in the pool, like a startled fawn.
The tattoo on Qinuo's wrist glowed, and the image of the entire palace appeared in his mind.
Venom was sound asleep, hugging Xi, while Pamela slept on Venom's other side, with an empty space left in the middle for Qinuo.