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Chapter 14 - Chapter 14: New Fragments

Chapter 14: New Fragments

May 2, 2023 Author: Yue Shang Xintou

[Contact with a Twisted Time Node, collected a small amount of Time Shards ×3]

[Black Iron Mark (4/10)]

[Faith (95/1000)]

Inside the hospital room, Colin was unaware of the anomaly that had occurred with Strange after he had left.

Looking at the text displayed before him and the increased amount of [Time Shards], Colin couldn't help but show an excited expression.

"As expected."

He waved his arm, a vigorous celebratory gesture inadvertently pulling at his healing wound, causing his expression to contort slightly. However, it couldn't extinguish the surging excitement within him at that moment.

After this experiment, it was basically confirmed.

The method of obtaining [Time Shards] had a strong connection to Luke Cage, Strange, and others.

Coupling this with the [Twisted Time Node] mentioned in the text, it seemed these beings, so different from what he remembered, were his next targets to approach.

Now that he understood the specific ways to obtain [Time Shards] and [Faith], the subsequent matters became much simpler.

"Perhaps, next time I should try to interact more with the people around Strange?"

Colin rubbed the slightly aching spot of his wound, thinking to himself.

Previously, he had been so focused on making Strange his experimental target that he had overlooked the people around him.

For example, Christine, who had been standing beside Strange just now. If he remembered correctly, she should also be an important figure, perhaps a midnight nurse or something similar.

After a moment of thought, Colin suppressed his thoughts and looked at the three [Time Shards (Stephen Strange)].

Beneath their shattered glass-like exterior, he could see Strange's figure flashing within. His appearance, clad in a cape, was quite close to the image of Doctor Strange in his memory.

So, was this so-called [Twisted Time Node] referring to the changes in Strange and the others?

Luke Cage had become a member of the Thunderbolts, and Strange hadn't become Doctor Strange.

Then there was Kingpin, a candidate in the New York mayoral election, and Tony Stark's entire family, who died in a car accident.

Although obtaining [Time Shards] had resolved one of Colin's worries, it immediately brought forth even more.

Colin hadn't fully grasped everything that had happened in the Anti-World yet. The secrets behind this world, or rather, the truth of history, remained hidden in a deep fog, waiting for him to uncover and explore.

"..."

Standing before the hospital bed, Colin remained silent for a long time.

"What's going on?!"

He let out a long breath, his somber expression still lingering, only to be replaced by bewilderment moments later.

Looking down, he saw that blood was slowly seeping out from his bandaged wounds.

"Doctor, doctor, hurry, my wound has reopened!"

...

"...Based on the situation at the scene, it can be seen that Kim Kardashian did not leave the hotel after entering with the Nuggets guard that day. Although we couldn't get closer to the hotel for filming due to security, from the previous photographic content and the photos taken at the scene, it's clear that their interaction was quite intimate..."

"Kim Kardashian is the daughter of the late lawyer Robert Kardashian from the O.J. Simpson case. She rose to fame in 2007 due to the 'sex tape' incident and is a highly controversial figure. Of course, what the public is currently most interested in discussing, besides the tape, is the so-called 'Kardashian Effect'..."

"'Kardashian Effect' refers to the phenomenon where if a player finds a girl from the Kardashian family as a girlfriend, his team will win the championship. Currently, the women of the Kardashian family have already helped two players achieve championships. If the Nuggets can win the championship next season, the credibility of the 'Kardashian Effect' will be even higher..."

In front of the Hilton Hotel, Colin held a microphone, delivering a report with a serious demeanor.

"...This has been the latest report from The Daily Bugle reporter Collin Roper, live from the scene!"

However, the content of his report had undergone a drastic change from before.

During Colin's hospitalization, the working environment at The Daily Bugle had transformed completely.

The Daily Bugle News Agency had been purchased by business magnate Dexter Bennett. This new owner of the newspaper agency had a completely different approach to The Daily Bugle's development compared to its original owner, J. Jonah Jameson. He was focusing his efforts on developing "sensational" news, intending to attract attention and make money through "sensational" reporting.

Dexter Bennett's positioning of The Daily Bugle made it difficult for some of the veteran and old employees of the agency to accept.

However, it was clear that Dexter Bennett was not the type of 'good boss' who was willing to listen to his employees' ideas. On the contrary, as a business magnate, Dexter was a standard capitalist who only cared about profit. He never hesitated when it came to employees who refused to follow his orders.

Colin had heard.

Veteran reporter Ben Urich of The Daily Bugle intended to represent the older employees of the agency for another discussion with Dexter Bennett.

However, Colin was not optimistic about the outcome of this discussion.

"Why is it that whether it's the Main World or the Anti-World, my work environment is always so difficult."

Shaking his head, Colin ended the live broadcast and sighed silently in his heart.

"Have you made up your mind, Colin?"

Putting down the camera he was carrying on his shoulder, the bearded cameraman Smith also wore a look of worry.

"I heard that Ben Urich and the others are ready to resign. They'll leave the agency if the negotiations break down."

"Not yet."

Shaking his head, unlike Ben Urich and the others, Colin didn't have deep feelings for The Daily Bugle. Excluding his hospitalization, he had only worked at the agency for two weeks in total.

However, being forced to continue reporting on this kind of "sensational" news, Colin was somewhat unwilling.

It wasn't that he disdained "sensational" news, but rather that if he were assigned to such news, his time would be solely occupied with various "sensational" events in the entertainment industry, competing with entertainment reporters for the front page. Where would he find time to contact and collect [Time Shards]?

"Me too. Dexter is paying a good amount. Although it's reporting on the 'sensational' beat, it doesn't make much difference to me. It's just that Ben Urich and the others have already made their plans, and if I stay, it would be a bit..."

Smith's reason for distress was not entirely the same as Colin's. He scratched his beard with his hand, speaking with a troubled tone.

Rumble—

Suddenly, a huge explosion sounded from a distance, interrupting their conversation.

(end of chapter)

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