Black Adam watched Qinuo change forms, finally stopping.
"So that's it. I knew there was no free power in this World. Shazam is just a tool."
Qinuo grabbed Black Adam, his immense strength holding him firmly in place.
"Shazam!" x2
The familiar power returned, but there was no joy on Black Adam's face.
"What do you mean by 'tool'?"
"Want to know? Why your child was chosen, why the gods would bestow their power upon ants, why you saved the World yet were sealed away."
Qinuo's words were full of temptation.
"Yes."
Black Adam frowned, his gaze fixed on Qinuo.
"Become my subordinate."
"I swore upon my death that I would never be a slave."
Black Adam's tone was resolute, his eyes revealing an unyielding will.
"What if I resurrect your wife and child!"
Qinuo said.
This trick worked every time.
"..."
Black Adam was stunned, his eyes instantly filled with complex emotions.
Aya, Hulu.
Those familiar yet distant faces appeared in his mind.
"Don't believe me?"
"...I believe you."
Black Adam's voice was low. There was no need for him to lie about a power that left him utterly powerless to resist.
In the face of the desire to reunite with his family, his former oath seemed so fragile.
"Master...!"
Black Adam said, making up his mind.
After signing the contract.
"Call me Leader from now on."
Qinuo nodded with satisfaction. Dealing with such a person was efficient, without any dragging.
"Wait."
Having had experience once before, Qinuo disappeared from the spot.
Three seconds later, he reappeared.
Two more people were beside him.
"Father?"
"Adam?"
Aya and Hulu were still startled from being abducted, and called out upon seeing familiar faces.
Instantly, Black Adam appeared before them, hugging them tightly, as if to merge them into his own body, never to be separated again.
Tears welled up in his eyes.
At this moment, he was no longer the powerful and fearless Black Adam, but merely an ordinary man yearning for family reunion.
Qinuo didn't disturb them. He went to the ruins, and as he approached, he heard a commotion.
"Xiao Hong, pull harder! Ouch, ouch, ouch!"
"Harley, just bear with it a little longer, it'll be done soon."
Pamela was barefoot, stepping on Harley's shoulders, pulling hard on the crown on her head, so hard that Harley's eyes rolled back.
"What kind of pose is this?"
He had only been out for ten minutes, and they had already caused such a ruckus.
"Hahaha, it's the first time I've seen elegant Pamela like this. It must be Harley's mischief."
Venom's laughter echoed in his mind.
"My dear!"
Pamela was startled by Qinuo's voice, her hand slipped, and she accidentally kicked Harley over.
"Ah..."
"Careful."
Qinuo took a quick step forward and caught Pamela as she was about to fall.
A beam of light shone down from the cave above, illuminating the armor on Qinuo, as if bestowing a sacred glow upon him.
"My dear..."
Pamela's eyes were filled with longing, staring foolishly at Qinuo.
"Are you alright, Pamela?"
Qinuo smiled, looking at the beauty in his arms, his voice exceedingly gentle.
"I'm not..."
"Xiao Hong is fine, I'm the one who's not."
Harley's resentful voice came from behind them.
Pamela came back to her senses and got out of Qinuo's arms.
Looking at the dusty Harley, her face was full of apology.
"Sorry, Harley, it was my carelessness."
"I forgive you, Xiao Hong."
Harley got up from the ground, patted the dust off her body, a mischievous smile on her face.
"Can someone explain what's going on?"
Qinuo looked at the Crown of Shabak on Harley's head, utterly bewildered.
Venom also came down from Qinuo's body, directly picked Harley up by the crown on her head, and shook her.
"Qinuo, it really won't come off."
"I already tried that, put me down quickly."
Harley struggled discontentedly, her limbs flailing wildly in the air.
"Can't you be more well-behaved? You even dare to wear something from a tomb."
Qinuo shook his head helplessly.
"But it was just floating there, looking so lonely, like it was waiting for its king. How could I not try wearing it?"
Harley pouted, retorting with an unconvinced look.
"Then you can just keep wearing it!"
Qinuo said grumpily.
"No way, I can't wash my hair with the crown on, and I can't do many cute hairstyles. Plus, I feel like this crown is getting heavier and heavier."
Harley twisted her neck, her face full of misery.
"My dear, help Harley. It's also my fault for not keeping a better eye on her."
Pamela hugged Qinuo's arm, gently swaying and coaxing.
"Then I want a back rub tonight."
Qinuo's lips curved into a wicked smile as he said.
"Okay." Pamela replied, blushing.
"This time, the whole body." Qinuo pressed his advantage.
"I know, hurry up."
Pamela shyly slapped Qinuo.
Qinuo came before Harley and examined her carefully. This was a change not present in the original work, and he wasn't quite sure what was going on.
Perhaps he could let Harley die once and inherit the power of Shabak.
Harley looked at the chest leaning close to her and sniffed lightly.
So fragrant? Where did a man get such a body scent? She couldn't help but lean a little closer.
The next moment, her head was slapped.
"Don't move around."
"Oh."
Harley obediently responded.
After only a few seconds of quiet, she quietly reached out and pressed his abs.
So hard!
In Qinuo's eyes, the crown emitted magic and was tightly connected to Harley's soul.
It had acknowledged her as its master.
It was possible to forcibly separate them, but the soul was very fragile, and he didn't know what would happen afterward.
"Sigh!"
Qinuo slapped his forehead, full of helplessness.
"My dear, is there no way?"
Pamela asked worriedly.
"Xiao Hong, don't worry, at worst I'll die. I just hope it's not too ugly when I'm crushed to death. Oh, by the way, if I lie down now, will I not be crushed to death?"
Harley said, making to lie down.
Qinuo pulled up Harley, who was about to fall, and took out the Demon Contract.
"Come, sign this."
"What is this? 'Help Harley gain the power of Shabak, Harley must work for Qinuo for ten thousand years!'"
Even the usually crazy Harley was sobered up in an instant.
"Xiao Qiqi, you're going to be hung from a lamppost for this."
"Look at the benefits below."
"'One million per month during this period, enjoy various benefits, and hold a Demon Group core personnel card.' What's that for?"
"It means you get discounts when buying things, if you're bullied outside, someone will help you regardless of right or wrong, and even if you're bored and decide to rob someone, they can clean up the mess for you."
This was true, but everyone was very busy, and few had the leisure to do such things.
"My body is worth so much, I'll do it!"
Harley took the pen and signed her name.