Ch: 276-290
Chapter 276 – The So-Called Emotional Value
Arthur and Jin Yaoguang sipped drinks and chatted.
The breeze drifted past as they gazed at the Hollywood sign.
Without noticing, Jin Yaoguang rested her head on Arthur 's shoulder.
After all, she was still single and hadn't been whisked away by any Alien, so she felt bolder.
Suddenly she asked, "Lee, why don't you wear a mask?"
She looked at Arthur , curious.
Of course, it wasn't a particularly private question.
Arthur smiled. "Others wear masks because they have people they must protect—so their friends and family don't get hurt."
"What about you?"
Hearing that, Jin Yaoguang's heart clenched.
Arthur instantly switched to a brooding look and said quietly, "There's no one left in this World I care about."
At that melancholy air, that low mood, Jin Yaoguang's maternal instincts overflowed.
She hugged him tight, not sure what to say.
She was the sort of woman drawn to this kind of aura.
In her mind she rapidly filled in Arthur 's backstory.
Alone and helpless, relying only on himself; because he had no one to care for, he cared for the whole World.
That was why he could speak such moving words.
"I'm sorry."
Her lips parted.
"It's fine—I'm used to it."
Arthur told her.
Only then did he notice how close the incident had brought them.
Perfect chance.
Without hesitation Arthur slowly leaned toward Jin Yaoguang.
The result was obvious—she didn't dodge at all.
So the two of them easily pressed together.
"Mm."
Jin Yaoguang clearly liked him; she responded right away.
From her movements Arthur could tell winning her over would be simple.
But he wasn't in a rush; he knew she hadn't come for romance.
Sure enough, she soon came back to her senses.
She slipped from his arms and pulled her head back.
"Actually, I have something else."
Blushing, Jin Yaoguang said.
Arthur chuckled. "I thought you were here to ask me on a date."
Hearing that, she coyly replied, "Mm, this doesn't count as an official date."
"True."
Arthur nodded. "We'd need candle-lit dinners and countless roses for you..."
He held her and poured out sweet words, letting her imagination run with the picture he painted.
It did sound... romantic.
Her heart fluttered.
She loved Arthur 's sunny good looks, his occasional depth, his romantic spirit.
After all, no woman dislikes romance.
They even coined the term "emotional value" for it.
Those four words exist purely to satisfy one's own desires.
Fortunately she remembered her purpose and said, "We'll talk about that later."
Her meaning—she was tempted.
So she invited him: "I'm here to ask you to join us."
"Oh?"
"Join our Superhero Dispatch Center. This World is dangerous; with your strength you could enter the strongest squad, and together we can build a better World."
Jin Yaoguang said earnestly.
Yet Arthur had little interest in actually saving the World.
Doing the same thing over and over inevitably grows tiresome.
Much like how Homelander exposed his true colors.
So Arthur replied, "Even if I don't join the Superhero Dispatch Center, I'm still building a better World—I'm still protecting this World."
Chapter 277 – The Bottom-Feeder Squad
Jin Yaoguang felt a pang of disappointment at Arthur 's refusal.
But she also saw the logic.
Arthur was already a hero; there was no real need for him to join the Superhero Dispatch Center.
Besides, he didn't look like he was short on money.
That left Jin Yaoguang wracking her brain for a way to 'lure' him in.
At that moment she overlooked the fact that she herself was the best bait.
Arthur spoke up. "Actually, I'm just a hero for fun, but your dispatch system sounds interesting."
Hearing that, Jin Yaoguang's eyes lit up.
"Want to give it a try?"
She hadn't fallen for Arthur because of his power.
It was his mindset.
He firmly believed ordinary people could be Superheroes too, and to Jin Yaoguang that was the coolest thing ever.
In a way, she herself was just an ordinary person.
Without the pendant she'd have no superpowers at all, and the thought always made her feel a bit inferior.
Arthur 's empathy for ordinary folk resonated with her.
And if she could tap into his experience, she could help more people become Superheroes like him.
So Jin Yaoguang believed Arthur 's attitude would inspire many others.
Whether he joined the squad as a Superhero or simply worked as a dispatcher, his involvement was vital.
"Sure."
Arthur spoke.
The moment he agreed, Jin Yaoguang pressed close and handed him a tablet-like device.
This was the dispatch tool.
The instant Arthur took it, he knew exactly what to do.
The squad he'd picked was the 'Bottom-Feeder Squad'.
The name said it all: they ranked dead last in the Superhero Dispatch Center.
And that was exactly why Jin Yaoguang had been so worried.
Arthur recognized every member at a glance.
Ultra-Yin Earl: a humanoid bat monster, very handy in-game.
Invisible Girl Courtney: a flashy, repressed b*tch whose only trick was vanishing.
Fire Baby: a fire-controller, basically a downgraded Human Torch—after all, the Torch can fly anywhere.
Phantom Edge: a Black streamer girl with pink-and-blue-dyed long hair. She served as the team's snarky commentator, had high charisma, and could conjure an illusion of any teammate.
The wildest part: everyone else on the team were reformed super-criminals trying to go straight as Superheroes.
Their past résumés ran to murder and arson.
Only her worst crime was tax evasion… and Puppet: the squad's straight-arrow.
The red-skinned succubus they'd met before, Demon Fuluo.
And finally, Calamity Blade, a vicious big-sis type.
Arthur knew their strengths and quirks inside out, so a few quick deployments later the missions were completed flawlessly.
It felt just like playing a game.
When he pulled off the tablet and VR glasses, he found Jin Yaoguang asleep on his shoulder.
She looked adorable.
No wonder people called her a scheming b*tch—she was way too carefree.
Daring to act like this with Arthur after just one meeting.
If he'd been a bad guy, wouldn't he have 'hey-ho'ed her on the spot?
Assuming he had the strength to pull it off, of course.
Arthur slipped an arm around her and lifted off, carrying her in flight.
The motion woke Jin Yaoguang at once.
"Mm."
"All done?"
She instinctively clung to Arthur to steady herself. "Why are we flying?"
"I was afraid you'd catch cold—want to find somewhere to rest?"
"Isn't this moving a bit fast?"
Jin Yaoguang blushed. "We haven't even had our first official date!"
Chapter 278 – Waiting for the Official Date
Seeing Jin Yaoguang's flushed face, Arthur knew exactly what was on her mind.
She'd probably even picked out names for their kids.
What a little minx.
Truth was, Arthur hadn't thought nearly that far ahead.
Soaring through the sky with her in his arms, he said, "All right, we'll wait for our official date."
The two of them were as good as engaged.
Then Jin Yaoguang murmured against his chest, "So? Any interest in being a dispatcher?"
She was growing more convinced that if Arthur wouldn't join the team as a Superhero, working as a dispatcher wasn't a bad fallback.
If a squad ever hit a problem they couldn't solve... wouldn't that be the dispatcher's cue to warm up?
Besides, he could drill some real Superhero ideals into those stragglers.
Personal example always beats lectures.
"Sounds okay—but what can you offer me?"
Arthur slipped one arm around her waist and tilted her chin with the other.
Jin Yaoguang answered seriously, "A salary, employee benefits... "
"That's it?"
Arthur arched a brow.
Jin Yaoguang scowled, "I'm giving you myself—what more do you want?"
Arthur burst out laughing and hugged her tight.
"So when do I start?"
"Come find me tomorrow."
But since it wasn't an official date, Jin Yaoguang said she should head home.
Arthur knew what she meant by "official date": time to lay his real identity on the table.
No rush.
Women are like fine wine—best savored slowly.
"Need me to fly you back?"
"I can fly too, you know."
Jin Yaoguang declined.
She wasn't ready to let him know where she lived; it felt too soon.
Arthur grinned. "Next time I'll out-fly you."
"Deal."
Jin Yaoguang nodded, slipped from his arms, and drifted away like something out of a dream.
Arthur didn't linger; he watched her disappear, then flew toward his rented place.
Had to admit, the apartment was pretty spacious.
Clearly needed a mistress of the house.
Between having fun, Arthur wondered: was this World useful to him?
Probably. Chaotic as it was, teeming with supers.
But it definitely had Aliens—Alien resources might be up for grabs.
To Future Technology Company and the Worlds at large, resources trump everything.
Talent, minerals, natural assets—you name it.
If it were just superhumans, they wouldn't impress Arthur much.
They could already mass-produce supers themselves.
Just like Vought Company.
He'd recruited a whole lab of scientists—geniuses like Alexia Ashford. If they still couldn't cook up a way to grant powers, the whole hunt would've been pointless.
Time skipped to the next morning.
Arthur rose early and drove to the Superhero Dispatch Center.
He took his own car; the bumblebee stayed in New York for the girls to use.
He dressed extra plain—sure that, given American face-blindness, no one would recognize him without the costume.
He strode straight into the Superhero Dispatch Center lobby.
Sure enough, most people didn't know him; a few only glanced, thinking he looked familiar.
Before he could loiter, Jin Yaoguang came out to fetch him.
"Why are you dressed like that? Come on."
She grabbed his hand and pulled him inside.
Chapter 279 – As Good as Being NTR'ed
"You really aren't disguising yourself at all?"
Jin Yaoguang led Arthur into a room, folded her arms, and asked in resignation.
Seen like this, her figure looked even more Astonishing.
The only comparable body Arthur could think of was Captain Carter's.
But Captain Carter's had been an accident—an injection of super-soldier serum that explosively 'amplified' her already-impressive curves, turning her into a statuesque beauty.
Well, Jin Yaoguang's body wasn't hers either; it came from the pendant.
A very pleasant surprise.
Arthur admired her proud curves and said, "Of course I can, but somehow they still don't recognize me."
Jin Yaoguang rolled her eyes. "That's because they don't know you well enough."
Arthur chuckled, then took a pair of glasses out of his pocket dimension.
It was the piece of 'high tech' he'd pulled in a gacha and hardly ever used.
[Superman Glasses: Even the people closest to you will have trouble recognizing you.]
Superman, Clark Kent, had worn a pair while working at the Daily Planet, and none of his colleagues realized he was Superman.
You could only call it metaphysics.
A big star definitely needed something like this.
"Whoa—I wouldn't recognize you either."
Jin Yaoguang exclaimed; if she hadn't watched Arthur put the glasses on, she'd never have guessed this was the famous 'Superman'."
"Right, here's your work uniform."
She then produced the outfit she'd prepared for him.
"Hope it fits your measurements."
Arthur grinned. "So we should've gone on a date first."
Jin Yaoguang flushed. "Let a girl get ready, okay?"
"No problem."
As he spoke, Arthur began changing right in front of her.
He was plenty confident about his physique, after all.
He had the kind of build that looked slim in clothes but ripped once the shirt came off—neither hulking nor scrawny.
Jin Yaoguang's face instantly reddened.
She was still completely 'unexplored'.
She'd never seen anything like this before.
So she just stared, wide-eyed and unblinking.
She didn't find anything wrong with what Arthur was doing; she was a bit dense about these things.
What she didn't know was that someone else in the room was watching too.
Invisible Biao.
She of course recognized Arthur at a glance, but after having once provoked him she didn't dare say hello.
So she'd stayed invisible and tailed him all the way into the room.
Then she heard something jaw-dropping.
The man who'd said he'd screw her to death was now asking Jin Yaoguang out on a date.
It gave her that classic NTR feeling.
Which brought them to now: two pairs of eyes fixed on Arthur as he changed clothes.
Arthur didn't keep his super-vision active all the time.
Only when he sensed the stare did he spot Invisible Biao.
She was ogling his body, licking her lips.
Clearly pent-up.
After all, this was the ultimate repressed slut who could dream about getting banged every night.
Arthur didn't mind; he even flexed a muscle on purpose.
"What are you doing?"
Jin Yaoguang reached out and gave it a squeeze as she spoke.
"It's real."
"Of course it's real—how could it be fake?"
Arthur was speechless.
Jin Yaoguang seemed to think of herself.
Turns out there really were fakes.
Then Arthur put on his work uniform.
Invisible Biao clicked her tongue in obvious disappointment.
"Courtney!"
Only now did Jin Yaoguang realize there'd been another person in the room.
Chapter 280: The Jealous Invisible Biao
Knowing she had been discovered, Invisible Biao had no choice but to reveal herself.
She greeted them openly, showing no embarrassment whatsoever.
"Hi, Jin Yaoguang, are you on a date with him?"
This immediately deflated Jin Yaoguang, who had originally intended to question her.
She then realized that there was no need for her to be afraid.
So, she put her hands on her hips and declared, "That's right, we are dating."
"Oh, but he previously said he wanted to kill me."
Invisible Biao said this, completely unafraid of stirring up trouble, and even adopted a pitiful expression.
No wonder everyone wanted to kick her out.
This greatly surprised Jin Yaoguang. She looked at Arthur and asked, "Why would you want to kill her?"
"It was a crime scene at the time; I was just joking."
Arthur shrugged, "I just didn't expect that she was a criminal not long ago, and now she can become a Superhero."
"Everyone has a heart that leans toward goodness."
Jin Yaoguang said this with excessive saintly compassion.
The sickeningly sweet affection between the two immediately made Invisible Biao jealous.
She looked disgusted and said, "You two can keep clinging to each other. I'm leaving first."
She glanced at Arthur , opened the door, and walked out.
Arthur 's failure to keep his word filled her with jealousy.
But she also knew clearly that she couldn't compare to Jin Yaoguang.
Jin Yaoguang looked extremely feminine, while she was a tomboy.
After Invisible Biao's comment, Arthur and Jin Yaoguang were left speechless.
"Let's go. I'll take you to your post."
Jin Yaoguang extended her hand in a gesture of 'please'.
"Thank you."
Arthur immediately walked out.
As soon as the two entered the office, they attracted many gazes.
This was mainly because a woman like Jin Yaoguang was the most eye-catching wherever she went.
After all, she possessed both beauty and figure, even more exaggerated than the Kardashians.
The most crucial point was her noble status.
She was the Director of the Los Angeles district.
With all these factors combined, countless people wanted to conquer her.
This made Arthur find it interesting.
Just like many people like female celebrities, they enjoy the feeling of conquering a universally admired goddess.
It was just part of the play.
"This is your spot."
Jin Yaoguang led Arthur to an independent office area.
Arthur was very satisfied with this.
"Not bad, very quiet."
"Right?"
Jin Yaoguang smiled, "Then take your time getting familiar with the work."
"No problem."
Arthur said, feeling quite curious about this approach.
I have to say, the Superhero Dispatch Center actually has some positive effects.
Because it clearly priced superpowers.
Furthermore, it provides a platform for superpowered individuals to become Superheroes.
This allows them to survive based on their superpowers instead of being forced down the path of crime.
After all, a single penny can stump a hero; it has always been this way.
Without money power, even the strongest superpower can only lead to desperation.
Even super-criminals can turn over a new leaf.
A prodigal son returning home is worth more than gold.
In Arthur 's opinion, this was genuinely interesting.
At least it was more interesting than simply arresting super-criminals indiscriminately.
Giving them a chance to reform is always a good thing.
Arthur thought he could set one up when he returned to the Marvel Universe.
Of course, being a capitalist, his first thought was how to make money.
In this World, the Superhero Dispatch Center was undoubtedly a super money-making machine.
This model had a high probability of being replicated.
Although for Arthur , the amount of money he possessed was meaningless.
But who would complain about having too much money?
Moreover, it could bring status.
Chapter 281: Only Dispatching Female Heroes
Arthur sat in his seat, opened his computer, and entered the password Jin Yaoguang had given him.
He was too lazy to change the password, so he just used it.
Looking at the screen, he immediately saw the map of Los Angeles.
And the map displayed his team members.
Taking a look, all seven team members were online.
As soon as Arthur put on his headset, An Leng's unique African-American accent rang out: "Another new dispatcher, how many days do you guys think he'll last?"
At this time, Fire Baby and others also joined the discussion.
"I bet he'll run away tomorrow."
"That's too long. I bet he won't even finish the day."
The group was making bets, deliberately trying to annoy Arthur .
Hearing this, Arthur immediately laughed, "So you guys have no other skills, just glib tongues. No wonder you're at the bottom of the rankings."
As the saying goes, don't criticize shortcomings when scolding others, and Arthur 's words immediately silenced them.
Then Fire Baby angrily retorted, "Do you have any ability then?"
At this moment, Invisibility Bitch immediately said, "Oh, he's actually better than you."
Invisibility Bitch, as a teammate, didn't help her comrades but instead mocked them.
No wonder they all wanted to kick her out later.
"Shut up, Bitch."
Fire Baby's personality was as fiery as his ability.
But he was utterly useless.
At this moment, Morrigan spoke up, "Wait, why does that sound familiar?"
After all, Morrigan had interacted with Arthur , and she had been thinking about him constantly.
Furthermore, since Arthur wasn't masking his voice at all, she could recognize him.
However, the voice channel was chaotic at the moment, with everyone talking over each other, and no one answered the red-skinned female succubus.
The noisy atmosphere made Arthur feel like they were there to play, not to work.
Who gets to be this relaxed?
Therefore, Arthur spoke up, "Enough, you wastes. You just need to listen to me obediently. You don't need to have your own opinions. Just do what you're told, understand?"
Hearing Arthur 's words, they immediately felt a surge of resentment.
After all, no one had ever been so arrogant before.
Calling them wastes repeatedly.
But Arthur didn't care about their feelings.
This job was like being an operator, except people in this World generally didn't call the police; they went to the Superhero Dispatch Center if something happened.
If this were in Gotham, Director Gordon would definitely be furious.
Because he hated these vigilantes stealing their work.
If the police officers didn't appear diligent, how would taxpayers willingly pay their money?
Arthur received the first call. People in this World called the Superhero Dispatch Center for everything.
Even if it was just a lost cat.
Arthur was speechless.
Many people had lost basic competence; such things shouldn't trouble others.
It was like many people who clearly had a code number but didn't know how to find the torrent.
But there was no helping it; the call had already come in, and the Dispatch Center had already sent someone.
And even with trivial matters like this, those useless lumps couldn't handle it well.
Arthur began dispatching people methodically.
Things like crowd evacuation, or aerial acrobatics.
And everyone had preferences.
For example, who they liked to assign tasks to.
Arthur was no exception; he also had a preference.
He tried his best to only dispatch female heroes when it was suitable for them.
This point was quickly noticed by the team members.
Fire Baby and the others felt like they were rusting away.
Meanwhile, An Leng, Morrigan, Invisible Biao, and E'Ren were being driven crazy by Arthur .
They had just finished one job and hadn't even had time to take a sip of water before Arthur immediately assigned them a second task.
Chapter 282: Is a Succubus Dangerous in the Human World?
Reality isn't a game.
They couldn't possibly finish a mission and then come back to rest.
Even if they wanted to rest, Arthur wouldn't allow it.
He just made them work like oxen and horses, giving them no time to rest.
This made Invisible Biao complain, "Are you crazy? You won't even let us rest. Be careful, or we'll all quit."
"With you guys like this, you still want to be Superheroes?"
Arthur wasn't going to humor them and directly mocked them.
"But you have to make them work too, right?"
Invisible Biao was a bit unconvinced.
"That makes sense. Now, all of you, go help old ladies cross the road."
Arthur casually assigned Fire Baby and the others.
This made Invisible Biao and the others laugh.
Suddenly, they had no complaints.
After all, their team was low-ranked, and only these kinds of missions were assigned to them.
The Superhero Dispatch Center had categorized them, dividing all superpowered individuals into different ranks.
It was just like the ranking system in "One-Punch Man."
After all, you can't send an ordinary C-rank Superhero to fight a Dragon-level disaster, can you?
Wouldn't that be setting them up to fail?
The Superhero Dispatch Center felt the same way. The Tail-ender Squad had the lowest strength and the lowest evaluation.
Naturally, they wouldn't be assigned any combat missions.
It was already good enough if they could be used to help cats and dogs.
Afterward, Arthur tried to make them team up in pairs.
But problems immediately arose.
These people had absolutely no team spirit.
Although they had joined the Superhero Dispatch Center, they were all used to fighting alone.
When he made them team up in pairs for missions, they either sabotaged their teammates or ran away midway.
Arthur didn't mind, as these people had no cohesion whatsoever.
They didn't even consider each other teammates.
To be honest, Arthur himself had no experience either.
So he temporarily ignored it, because he felt that time passed quickly.
He would just make some random arrangements, muddle through, and then get off work.
It would be best if these people remained at the bottom forever.
Arthur had no interest in changing their fate.
After all, one must respect the destiny of others, right?
Looking at the sky outside, Arthur was about to invite Jin Yaoguang for a candlelight dinner.
But as soon as he stood up, he saw a Succubus tail behind him.
"It really is you. How did you become a Dispatcher?"
Morrigan's gentle voice sounded.
Arthur didn't answer her, but instead grabbed the Succubus tail.
Others' were just cosplay, a random tail stuck on.
But Morrigan had a real one.
"Why are you grabbing my tail?"
In an instant, Morrigan said shyly.
If her skin wasn't already red, her face would probably be completely flushed.
Is this tail something you can just touch?
Arthur , however, smiled and said, "Just tell me, have I joined your team or not?"
"I never thought it would be like this."
Morrigan was a bit stunned, but then could only nod, as it seemed they really were a team now.
Because the Dispatcher was like their boss.
Of course, the premise was that the people below had to be obedient.
In the case of the Tail-ender Squad, they were completely disobedient, making the Dispatcherseem dispensable.
"So, what about the promise you made?"
Arthur directly pulled Morrigan into a secluded room, then lifted the red-skinned Succubus's chin.
"A Succubus in the human World is very dangerous, you know."
This made Morrigan swallow nervously, but she stubbornly said, "It's you humans who are dangerous, you should be afraid of me."
Chapter 283 – Can You Be a Hero Without Money?
Arthur was more cautious this time.
He was afraid Invisible Biao would spy on him again.
There was nothing to be done—Invisible Biao was like that, always exploiting her power, and no one ever knew where she was.
Luckily, Arthur 's super sight could spot her effortlessly.
After sweeping the area and confirming no one was around, he finally relaxed and turned to Morrigan.
Morrigan's face was already flushed in front of him.
Even though her skin was naturally deep red, it now carried a peachy hue.
Faced with Arthur , who could easily overpower her, Morrigan had no resistance at all.
Arthur quickly made his choice between Jin Yaoguang and Morrigan.
Golden-haired older beauties were everywhere, but a red-skinned succubus like the Demon Swordsman was a rare sight.
So he tilted her chin up and said, "Come on, let's go on a date."
Morrigan felt a bit dizzy—no human had ever treated her like this.
Even if others desired her, they mostly feared her.
After all, she was a demon.
Yet Arthur clearly didn't care; her identity only excited him more.
Perhaps this was the confidence that came from power?
Thus, before Morrigan could react, Arthur had already swept her into a princess carry.
This succubus was 'big-boned'—her frame larger than the average white woman, nearly six feet tall—an ordinary person couldn't possibly tame her.
In the Tail-ender Squad, only Invisible Biao could be called petite.
Arthur flew with Morrigan straight to a mountaintop restaurant in Hollywood.
It made Morrigan uncomfortable.
Most of the patrons here were ordinary people.
The reason there were Superhero bars—or even villain bars—was that these people felt like outsiders, different from normal folk.
So many of them felt uneasy around ordinary humans.
"Why come here? Should we go somewhere else?"
Morrigan felt every eye on them.
"Don't worry."
Arthur led her to a private booth, and only then did she feel a bit better.
At least she wouldn't be scrutinized by everyone.
"You're a Superhero—how can you be so scared?"
Arthur chuckled.
Morrigan rolled her eyes. "You trash-talk us all the time and still call me a Superhero?"
"You know I've never targeted you; in fact, I give you the most to do."
Arthur said.
Morrigan gritted her teeth at the memory. "Yeah, you work me to death."
"I thought I'd offended the new assignee somehow."
"Haha, it's because I care about you."
Arthur laughed. "Admit it—hasn't it helped? Don't you feel used to it now?"
"Hmph, I suppose."
Morrigan nodded.
Then Arthur called the server over to order.
He handed the menu to Morrigan, who brightened and started ordering.
She loved that Arthur cared about her feelings, not just her body.
"Order whatever you want, I've got plenty of money."
"Really? Aren't you an assignee?"
"Can you be a Superhero without money?"
"Fair point."
Morrigan quipped.
She herself had committed crimes—because she'd had no money.
The members of the Tail-ender Squad were all super-criminals who'd gone astray.
But now they wanted to go straight, so they'd been given a second chance to become superheroes.
To them, this was incredibly lucky.
Chapter 284: Golden Eyes
While waiting for the food to be served...
Arthur asked curiously, "Morrigan, how did you come to Earth?"
This caused Morrigan's yellow eyes to glance at Arthur . "Are you just inquiring about my past like this?"
"Isn't it better to be straightforward?"
Arthur shrugged his shoulders. "If you want to know about mine, I can tell you too."
"That's perfect, I'm interested."
Morrigan showed a look of interest.
Aside from Arthur , no human had ever made her feel this way.
However, Arthur didn't say it directly, but smiled and said, "Then we should make an exchange. You tell me, and I'll tell you."
Morrigan naturally agreed.
"Actually, it's nothing special, I just accidentally touched a rift..."
Morrigan spoke of her adventure.
She was originally in Hell, after all, she is a succubus.
As a result, she accidentally came to the Human World and had no way back.
Afterward, in order to survive, she had to find ways to 'make money.'
Then she was miserably caught.
During that time, some people wanted to harm her, but fortunately, she was powerful enough to avoid being harmed.
"You must be very lonely by yourself."
Arthur poured her some wine, then raised his glass and said, "I can understand that feeling."
"For real?"
Morrigan said disbelievingly, "You can understand?"
"Of course, it's like the whole World is rejecting you. I was like that for a while too."
Arthur said deeply.
This piqued Morrigan's interest; she was very curious about Arthur .
She didn't know where Arthur came from or how he possessed such powerful strength.
Once a woman starts to get interested, she's close to falling.
Even a succubus is no exception.
"Tell me more?"
However, Arthur intentionally teased her. Seeing that all the dishes they ordered had arrived, he immediately said, "Let's eat first."
How could the Female Succubus be happy? She could only think about Arthur 's matters absent-mindedly.
Arthur didn't mind. He was already used to eating Western food, though sometimes he even wanted to have some authentic Huaxia Cuisine.
It was just a pity that it was somewhat difficult to find authentic food abroad.
And the awkward thing was, one never knows how proactive an authentic 'Homegrown Old Hen' from Huaxia would be toward outsiders.
Even if they spoke a non-fluent 'Construction Site Foreign Language,' they would 'proactively and generously' showcase themselves.
Thinking of this, Arthur felt that Western food was still better.
He and Morrigan chatted, and Morrigan clearly wanted to know about Arthur 's past, but Arthur simply wouldn't say.
As a result, those beautiful golden eyes were filled with resentment.
Arthur thought her eyes were very beautiful, golden, and he could even see her mood through them.
He had seen sky-blue eyes like a Husky's, and pupil colors like green gems, but this was the first time he had seen such golden eyes.
Is this the uniqueness of a demon?
Until they finished eating, seeing that Arthur was about to leave, the Female Succubusimmediately jumped into his arms on her own initiative.
"What is it?"
Arthur teased on purpose.
"Can't you fly?"
Morrigan put her arms around Arthur 's neck.
Clearly, if Arthur didn't tell her his story, she wouldn't let it go.
Since that was the case, Arthur had no choice but to pick up Morrigan and fly toward his residence.
She really liked listening to Arthur 's'stories.'
Arthur naturally told her about his own affairs.
Morrigan was not shocked that Arthur came from another World, because there were too many superpowered people in this World; coming from another World was no big deal.
Afterward, the two of them chatted all the way into the room...
Chapter 285: You Are Not Human
"You don't have much experience, do you?"
Arthur rested his head comfortably on his hands, looking at Morrigan with a hint of disbelief.
If he wasn't mistaken, this Female Succubus was actually a virgin.
Arthur hadn't even had the chance to feel the difference between a succubus and a human yet.
"And? What did you expect?"
Morrigan rolled her eyes at him, though they remained golden as always.
"Humans could never catch my eye."
"I'm a human too,"
Arthur said with a smile.
"No, you're not human."
Thinking back on Arthur 's performance just now, Morrigan's expression shifted.
She would snap at anyone who dared to claim Arthur was human.
Could a human make a succubus feel this embarrassed?
She simply couldn't withstand Arthur 's storm-like offensive.
In the end, if she hadn't repeatedly begged for mercy, she wouldn't have been able to go to work tomorrow.
"Is that so? Then let's have another round."
Arthur immediately pulled her back... The next day, Morrigan arrived at the Superhero Dispatch Center looking exhausted.
Arthur , on the other hand, appeared full of energy.
However, he didn't arrive with Morrigan, as she didn't want anyone to discover their relationship.
Though even Morrigan didn't quite know why she felt that way.
Perhaps it was because she had always maintained a solitary image in front of outsiders.
If she changed that now, she feared the judgment of others.
Moreover, Morrigan was somewhat curious—were people from other Worlds all as fierce as Arthur ?
Because she had been too invested yesterday, she hadn't even asked Arthur what he intended to do here.
After arriving at the Dispatch Center, Arthur was summoned to Jin Yaoguang's office.
He went there leisurely, unconcerned about Jin Yaoguang finding out.
To an observer, it seemed unlikely that Jin Yaoguang would agree to share a boyfriend.
But in the original plot, even when Robert was being ambiguous with her while dating the Invisible Woman, she hadn't gotten angry, instead saying they could still be friends.
This point alone showed how 'open-minded' this woman was.
As long as her heart was set on someone, there was nothing she wouldn't do.
Thus, Arthur wasn't worried at all.
He slowly made his way to Jin Yaoguang's office, only to find her seemingly in the middle of changing clothes.
Seeing him enter without knocking, she immediately turned around to cover herself.
She had been changing into a beautiful dress, but because it was too clever a design, she hadn't put it on properly, leaving herself exposed.
She looked at Arthur and said, "Oh, it's you."
She breathed a sigh of relief.
Arthur spoke bluntly, "You haven't put it on right; you're exposed."
Jin Yaoguang didn't feel embarrassed; she glanced down and simply pulled the dress up.
"Oh, this usually doesn't slip easily."
This made Arthur feel that she was quite thick-skinned.
It was as if she were dull-witted regarding many things.
Or rather, her concepts were different from those of ordinary people.
If any other woman had been told that by Arthur or seen like that,
they would likely have been driven to shame and anger.
But Jin Yaoguang wasn't embarrassed in the slightest.
This was part of what made her interesting.
She said to Arthur , "There's a banquet tonight, so I'm dressed like this. I'm not quite used to it either."
"So I called you here to see—how does this outfit look?"
Arthur smiled and said, "I thought you were calling me to go with you."
This made Jin Yaoguang very happy: "If you're willing, I'd be delighted to have you as my date."
"Won't that be awkward for the investors?"
"How could it be? It's just attending a banquet."
Jin Yaoguang replied.
Naturally, Arthur agreed to go with her.
Although he didn't like these kinds of banquets, he had long since grown accustomed to them.
Chapter 286 – Arthur Has Always Been Faithful
The Superhero Dispatch Center is a for-profit organization.
Naturally, it needs to court businessmen and persuade the wealthy to invest.
Otherwise, the Center couldn't afford to keep such a massive operation running.
After all, this money-burning game isn't something one or two companies can play.
Even in the DC Universe, there's something called S.T.A.R. Labs, formed by a coalition of several corporations.
Wayne Enterprises, LuthorCorp—each is a World-class titan.
That alone proves how outrageously expensive this business is.
So Jin Yaoguang, the Los Angeles director, has no choice but to attend social events and coax the rich into funding the Superhero Dispatch Center.
Letting Arthur tag along is no big deal.
Jin Yaoguang gave a sly smile. "But you can't go as an assignee."
"And weren't you supposed to wear glasses?"
She looked at Arthur in exasperation.
"I'm not used to them—I'm not nearsighted."
Arthur shrugged.
That was why the red-skinned Female Succubus Morrigan had recognized him.
He'd ditched the glasses long ago.
Turns out almost no one knew who he was anyway.
These people were hopelessly face-blind… With their agreement settled, Arthur headed back to work.
Jin Yaoguang started making calls.
As the director, she normally never leaves the Superhero Dispatch Center.
She doesn't play the part of a hero.
Only when an enemy truly demands her intervention does she act.
Arthur reached his desk; the moment he put on his headset, he heard An Leng teasing Morrigan.
"Morrigan, I've never seen you so drained. Did you sneak off for a snack?"
"No."
Morrigan clearly didn't want to talk.
But the Black woman had a big mouth and wouldn't shut up.
"Impossible. I couldn't find you last night—I was going to invite you for drinks."
E-Blade chimed in, "Yeah, looks like the devil's finally blending into human society."
Then the woman dropped another bombshell: "I wonder if humans can satisfy you. And do devils have reproductive isolation?"
"Enough."
Even a succubus wasn't as lecherous as these people.
Morrigan quickly caved.
Arthur stepped in: "Sounds like you're all in high spirits; a busy day shouldn't be a problem, right?"
The gloomy tone made the team jump.
An Leng blurted, "You weren't the one skewering Morrigan…"
"Shut it."
Morrigan, stung by the truth, almost lost her temper.
Arthur stayed calm. "Chatter's over—mission time."
He switched to a private channel with Morrigan. "I've got a banquet tonight; I'll lighten your load. Go rest somewhere."
"I'm fine."
Morrigan answered at once.
"Do whatever you need; don't worry about me. We're not married."
"Then what are we?"
Arthur chuckled.
"Friends."
Morrigan insisted.
"Really? No prefix?"
Arthur 's teasing delighted her.
Yet she knew she couldn't tie him down.
Even with a succubus's stamina, she couldn't 'beat' him.
Better to give him space than quarrel.
After all, she 'smelled' plenty of different scents on him.
Clearly, Arthur wasn't a one-woman man.
Actually, that was a misunderstanding.
Arthur had always been faithful.
He was faithfully, utterly devoted to beautiful women.
Chapter 287: Two Types of Life
No one could hear the private channel between Arthur and Morrigan.
He was intentionally looking out for Morrigan.
He only let her handle the simplest tasks, keeping her away from anything even slightly dangerous.
If there was danger, he would directly send monsters like Fire Lure Treasure and the Magic Puppets.
Anyway, they weren't afraid of death.
Among these people, only Invisibility Bitch noticed something unusual.
Because she knew Arthur 's identity, it now seemed to her that Arthur was being exceptionally attentive to Morrigan.
Thinking back to Arthur 's flirtatious remarks toward her, he didn't seem like a decent person at all, which made Invisibility Bitch grit her teeth in hatred.
Didn't he say he was going to 'do' her first?
Doesn't he know she's even been having *those* kinds of dreams?
So, Invisibility Bitch simply went on strike, disappearing and pretending not to be there.
Arthur didn't care about her; he just squeezed the others, making them work a bit more.
Regardless, there were still a few people who were 'hardworking and uncomplaining.'
After all, some people truly wanted to be a Superhero.
And these were the people Arthur exploited.
Arthur gave them a direct lesson, telling them that being a Superhero wasn't that easy.
As a result, by the end of the day, these people were exhausted.
When it was time to clock out, every single one of them was much more eager than Arthur , all rushing off to grab a drink.
Arthur , however, found it interesting; he had already instructed Red Queen to learn this entire system and even had her improve upon it so it could be applied directly to the Marvel Universe.
Once most of the others had left, Arthur leisurely made his way to Jin Yaoguang's office.
Jin Yaoguang was wearing the dress she had shown him that morning, but she still had her mask on, sitting at her desk and seriously handling her work.
"You're here?"
Seeing Arthur enter, Jin Yaoguang immediately looked up at him, then said with infatuation, "Why didn't you change into some more handsome clothes?"
"Am I not usually handsome?"
Arthur asked casually.
"No,"
Jin Yaoguang was amused by this, then explained, "I mean something more formal."
"I didn't know how to choose, so I wanted you to help me."
Arthur said with a smile.
This made Jin Yaoguang very happy. She immediately stopped working, stood up, and said, "In that case, let's go pick one out."
While there was still time, Jin Yaoguang pulled Arthur along to rent a suit.
Soon, she picked out an outfit for Arthur that she liked.
She looked extremely satisfied once Arthur put it on.
"It looks good."
Jin Yaoguang was very pleased with her own taste and thoroughly enjoyed this moment.
Although she felt like she was an ordinary person,
She had never truly enjoyed the moments of an ordinary person.
She had poured almost all of her time into her work.
Perhaps it was precisely because she couldn't accept her own mediocrity.
In all fairness, if there were two'selves'—one possessing superpowers and being omnipotent,
And the other being an ordinary person,
Then anyone would choose to live the former life.
Jin Yaoguang's choice was exactly that, but when she wasn't working, she also had to face her mundane self, which caused her to resist her own mediocrity.
It was only at this very moment that Jin Yaoguang felt being ordinary was also quite nice.
Of course, that was provided Arthur didn't look down on her.
This made Jin Yaoguang a bit somber; she still hadn't revealed her true situation to Arthur .
She could only tell him when they were on an actual date.
The two of them rented the clothes and then headed straight to the banquet.
Just as Arthur expected, this gathering was no different from the ones he had attended in the past.
Consequently, Jin Yaoguang noticed that Arthur seemed very experienced, which made her somewhat curious.
Chapter 288 – So This Is What Obscurity Tastes Like
These banquets are all more or less the same.
A crowd of self-proclaimed elites, dressed to the nines, flaunt their money and power and act as though they're a cut above everyone else.
Glamorously dressed socialites glide through the hall, boldly showing off their figures in search of a good 'prey.'
What they don't realize is that, in truth, they are the prey, not the hunters.
The tragedy is that the only thing of value they can offer is their own bodies.
Jin Yaoguang could tell that, although Arthur handled these events with practiced ease, he didn't enjoy them.
She didn't enjoy them either.
So, after pretending to mingle for a while, she grabbed a glass and went looking for Arthur .
"Why are you standing here alone?"
She handed him a drink and asked.
Arthur replied, "Too many people and none of them know who I am—it's boring."
At past galas, Arthur had always been the star; wherever he went, spotlights followed, and reporters clamored to interview him.
Only in this World did he feel the anticlimax of anonymity.
So this is what obscurity tastes like.
And in this World, there's no Batman for him to meet.
Put plainly, Arthur is here to pick up women.
And ordinary women no longer interest him.
Only someone like Jin Yaoguang—the protagonist of this World—catches his eye.
Otherwise, there are simply too many pretty faces.
Even Tony Stark mocked Arthur 's so-called harem, yet every girl in it was stunning.
All those Black Widows were gorgeous—on par with Black Widow Natasha and her younger sister Yelena.
Even those with darker skin were the level of Black Pearls.
If Arthur were only chasing looks, he'd have achieved 'beauty freedom' long ago.
But after everything he's been through, he finally understands: looks aren't the key—identity, status, and presence are.
Of course, good looks are the baseline.
A true goddess possesses all of the above.
Take Jin Yaoguang: she's the heroine, has status, and can even transform into a magical girl… Arthur feels like he's wandered into a Sailor Moon episode.
"Oh, so you want to be the protagonist."
Jin Yaoguang smiled gently.
Arthur chuckled, "Who doesn't want to be the protagonist?"
"But each of us is the protagonist of our own life."
Jin Yaoguang gave a soft smile.
"You're right," Arthur nodded. "But at least here, I'm not."
"Then let's go."
They drained their glasses, and Jin Yaoguang led Arthur to make their excuses and leave.
Once outside, both exhaled in relief, as if a weight had lifted.
"I don't like that atmosphere either; it's more exhausting than a fight," Jin Yaoguang said.
Arthur raised his elbow, and Jin Yaoguang obediently slipped her arm through his.
Were it not for her unmistakable identity and her huge popularity in Los Angeles—as countless people's dream girl—the two would look like any ordinary couple.
Jin Yaoguang savored this ordinary moment; she had never experienced it before.
Soon, though, they were interrupted—a fan spotted her and rushed over with a poster for an autograph.
They signed quickly and took off before a crowd could gather.
Jin Yaoguang sighed, "I wish we could've just kept walking like that."
"It would have lasted a long time," Arthur replied.
Chapter 289 – Pool Party?
Arthur saw Jin Yaoguang home like a gentleman, then returned to his own place.
With a woman like Jin Yaoguang—outwardly open yet secretly reserved—rushing things never works.
Especially since she's completely untouched.
So Arthur isn't in a hurry; he's enjoying the courtship.
When he walked in and noticed Morrigan didn't dare come over, he chuckled.
This Female Succubus looks tough, but she's actually a total 'noob'.
She can't take it.
So Arthur paid another visit to the Marvel Universe.
There he found Tony Stark living in gilded decadence.
Although Tony Stark is about to get engaged to Pepper,
the wedding isn't final, so the party continues—perhaps even more wildly than before.
Among supermodels there's even something called a 'pre-wedding bash'.
As the name implies, it's the last chance to go crazy before the knot is tied.
How wild these parties get need not be spelled out.
Of course, such gatherings aren't exclusive to any one circle;
they're just not spoken of to outsiders.
So Arthur finds Tony Stark's antics perfectly normal.
After all, a true playboy doesn't reform overnight.
Otherwise the saying 'a reformed rake is worth his weight in gold' wouldn't exist.
Tony's simply tired and thinking of settling down—he hasn't fully managed it yet.
Mountains and rivers change easily; character is harder to shift—that's the real norm.
'Well, well, look who's back—Mr. Busy himself.'
Tony Stark had a socialite on each arm, all of them in cut-out backless dresses with backs so perfect they should book cupping sessions.
He grinned at Arthur . 'I'm throwing a pool party—perfect timing.'
'I've got zero interest in that kind of party,'
Arthur shook his head.
If the guest list were all women, sure, he'd show.
But with Tony Stark there, the appeal vanished.
If he's going to throw one, it'll be with his own girls.
Pool parties are a dime a dozen.
'So what brings you?'
Tony dismissed the two starlets beside him
and waved for them to leave.
They left reluctantly; they knew exactly who Arthur was. Snag either of these two men and they'd never worry about money again.
Of course, it depended on their 'skills'—
technique, performance… otherwise the man might not even remember their names.
Still, it was a shot.
'I've got a system you'll find interesting.'
Arthur produced the copy he'd taken from the Superhero Dispatch Center.
Naturally, tech in the Marvel Universe is far more advanced,
so Red Queen had upgraded it a notch.
Tony glanced at it and was instantly hooked.
Lately the number of so-called superhumans in the Marvel Universe has surged, and America is taking notice.
The feds even want to pass laws to control Superheroes.
As a Superhero himself, Tony Stark has no intention of agreeing.
Originally Congress would pressure Stark Industries, forcing Tony to side with America.
But now Stark Industries is vastly more powerful
and has Arthur 's backing.
They've practically turned Earth into their private garden—
they do only what they choose,
no different from Mundo.
Now Arthur has produced a plan that can regulate these Superheroes, giving America nothing to complain about.
Chapter 290 – Too Excellent
"Good plan."
Tony Stark said with a smile.
In the end, this World still listens to them.
Stark Industries and Future Technology Company can do it together, and we can rope in others as well."
Tony Stark said with a smile.
After all, this is a nation of capital; once capital unites, who cares about the person sitting in the White House?
Even the other side has to obey capital and deliver benefits to it.
You could say capital is everything.
Therefore, this Superhero Plan can perfectly bypass America's program.
And not just America—it can be rolled out everywhere in the World.
It will make controlling Earth easier and swell their wealth.
Of course, wealth is just a number to them now.
When the entire Planet is already under their control, what does money even mean?
Still, they've taken on the duty of protection.
Installations like Black Tower Space Station all orbit Earth to guard it.
"Since that's settled, I'll be going."
Arthur didn't glance at these painted-up commoners.
He went home for a while to spend time with Jill and the others.
Team Eve had missed him all through february.
But since Arthur faced no danger at the Superhero Dispatch Center, he hadn't let them tag along.
After all, a big entourage just gets in the way of picking up girls.
The moment she heard he was back, Black Widow Natasha called at once.
"Natasha."
Arthur looked at her image; she was as striking as ever.
Because this woman had taken the serum, she didn't age.
That's the cruelty of reality—
a goddess would otherwise fade bit by bit.
Now Future Technology's research lets them stay forever young.
"We've located lots of HYDRA Bases and are wiping them out one by one…"
Natasha reported her itinerary.
Since they controlled the World, they naturally had to excise any dangerous tumors.
HYDRA was unquestionably such a tumor.
Arthur asked, "Where are you now?"
"Eastern Europe."
Natasha said, "We're hunting a hidden Base that should be HYDRA's strongest force."
Arthur knew immediately what she meant.
After all, HYDRA had made off with the Mind Stone partly thanks to him.
Without the Mind Stone, there would be no Scarlet Witch.
Though her power was innate, it still needed something to activate it.
So Arthur showed interest: "Let me know when you find it."
"All right."
Natasha found it odd but agreed.
The next day Arthur returned to the Superhero Dispatch Center World.
He'd been a little worn out the night before, but it was no big deal—
Jill and the others were no match for Arthur at all.
As soon as he arrived, Morrigan called.
"You left last night; no one answered for the whole night."
"Yep."
Arthur smiled: "I had some business in another World."
"I really envy you."
Morrigan sounded envious; she wanted to hop between Earth and Hell too.
Then she said, "Wait there, I'm coming to find you."
With that she hung up.
Arthur had no choice but to wait at home.
Before long Morrigan rushed over; the succubus sniffed him like a little dog.
Her golden eyes narrowed as she snorted: "Sure enough, you were up to no good in the other World."
Arthur shrugged shamelessly: "Who told me to be so outstanding?"
Morrigan had nothing to say to that.
Because Arthur was telling the truth.
A man this excellent is bound to be fought over.