After confirming that Erin hadn't gone astray and was merely undergoing special training with Daredevil, Lucas no longer paid attention.
Tonight, he and Gwen were going to thoroughly clean up New York's crime.
Powerful spiritual energy spread out, and for a time, every stir in New York was perceived by Lucas. Then, he filtered out some private information.
Kamar-Taj sorcerers generally don't interfere with the workings of the real world?
Off with the robes, call me New York City's good neighbor, Ghost-Spider's boyfriend—Mr. Lucas, an ordinary, unremarkable citizen.
"Gwen, let's go."
Those who harbored ill intentions and were still hesitating repented and laid down their weapons.
Those without prior offenses went home to reflect, while those with prior offenses voluntarily surrendered to the police.
Those burdened by sin, already beyond saving, as soon as they made a move, a web shot out, binding them, awaiting the police to take them in.
And those who were in the midst of committing a crime suddenly saw black and fainted.
Some woke up already at the police station. Many more never woke up again.
For Lucas, it was just a night out with Gwen. It directly or indirectly changed the fates of countless people.
— — —
Thump... Thump...
Knock.. Knock...
A rapid succession of footsteps was heard, followed by urgent knocking at the door.
Nick Fury said, "Enter."
"Director Fury, energy fluctuations similar to those in Los Angeles half a month ago have been detected in New York."
Silence fell in the room for a moment.
Waving his hand, Nick Fury dismissed the Agent. "Continue monitoring, but ignore it for now."
Inside the room, besides Nick Fury, there was also Coulson, who was reporting to him.
The phone call was just a brief summary.
Nick Fury and Coulson exchanged glances.
This was why he ranked Lucas as the first in the Avengers' hierarchy, even above Tony.
With a single thought, Lucas could sense every stir in New York, prevent uncommitted crimes, and stop ongoing illegal activities. In other words, with a single thought, he could also erase all life in New York.
"Haa..."
Nick Fury sighed deeply and instructed Coulson, "Arrange it, help him cover up the news."
Coulson asked, "What about the higher-ups?"
Nick Fury said, "Use the same excuse as last time. We cannot let those people contact Lucas."
He didn't want those politicians to contact Lucas. Mortal power could not restrain powerful superhumans. Conversely, if these people angered Lucas, it could cause extremely adverse effects.
Nick Fury once resented Carol for leaving Earth to become an interstellar police officer.
It wasn't until Lucas appeared and gradually displayed his abilities that he realized, for such an overwhelmingly powerful superhuman to use their strength prudently was already an act of mercy towards mortals.
...
"Hmm?!"
After his spiritual power swept over New York, Lucas's brows furrowed slightly.
Indeed, out of sight, out of mind. Out of ear, out of trouble.
Seeing too much human suffering affects one's mood.
Sweeping away these negative emotions, Lucas focused on playing the 'open map cheat' game of punishing evil and promoting good with Gwen.
What did Lucas see?
A drug manufacturing plant entirely staffed by deaf-mutes.
Such a criminal organization, entangled in interests, would not be easy to uproot.
Lucas wanted to eradicate evil completely. He didn't want to dismantle this stronghold, then follow the clues to wipe out The Hand, only for another 'Foot' to pop up a few days later and take over the business.
His primary job wasn't this, he didn't have time to play games with them.
He needed to find a tool-person to help investigate thoroughly, then use official power to catch them all in one swoop.
You're the one, Daredevil Matt Murdock.
If he remembered correctly, in a few years, Matt would also confront The Hand.
And coincidentally, Matt was also looking for Lucas.
Ring...
Lucas's phone rang, it was Matt calling. A closer look showed several missed calls.
"Good evening, Matt."
"Good evening, Lucas. I have something I'd like your help with."
Lucas said, "What a coincidence, I also have something I'd like your help with."
Matt asked, "Shall we arrange a time and place to talk?"
"No need, let's talk now."
A portal opened in front of Lucas, and pulling Gwen, he stepped through, arriving on the rooftop where Matt was.
"Wow!"
Erin, who saw how Lucas and Gwen had appeared, couldn't help but exclaim.
She knew Lucas was a sorcerer. It just seemed a little different from the sorcerer she imagined.
She originally thought sorcerers traveled on brooms and fought by wielding staffs, throwing small fireballs, large fireballs, and super large fireballs.
She never expected it to be a portal, effortlessly crossing two locations.
Matt heard the commotion, and turned to face Lucas's direction, his face filled with confusion.
Why were there suddenly two more breathing sounds?
Lucas waved his phone. "Matt, let's talk now."
"Lucas?"
Matt was surprised and uncertain.
The voice, scent, and other aspects of the person in front of him were very similar to the Lucas in his memory. However, this contained yet unreleased, terrifyingly dangerous aura made him somewhat hesitant to acknowledge him.
Hearing the doubt in Matt's tone, Lucas teased, "What? After a few months, you don't recognize me?"
Matt calmed himself and slowly explained, "No, it's just hard to believe. Your current aura makes me a little scared, even terrified."
"Oh?" Lucas raised an eyebrow.
"Matt, your perceptive abilities are very good and unique."
Most people couldn't sense danger when Lucas wasn't actively emitting malice.
After a brief chat, Lucas got straight to the point, "You go first. What do you need me for?"
Matt was silent, lost in thought.
Lucas's combat power exceeded his expectations, the plan could be slightly modified.
Seeing Matt remain silent for a long time, Lucas suggested, "Then, how about I go first?"
Matt nodded. "Okay."
"I hope you can help me investigate a criminal organization in Hell's Kitchen—The Hand."
As soon as Lucas finished speaking, Matt looked up at Lucas, his face filled with surprise.
Lucas raised an eyebrow. "The matter you wanted my help with, it wouldn't be this as well, would it?"
Matt nodded excitedly.
Their goals once again coincided. Just like when they previously worked together to take down Kingpin.
It was just a pity that they later disagreed.
"Let me talk about my idea first."
Once the target was confirmed to be the same, Lucas didn't hold back.
"I found a drug processing plant belonging to the Hand and collected the evidence."
"You are responsible for contacting the police and taking down this stronghold. And find a way to follow the clues, trying to uncover other members of the Hand, as well as their protectors behind the scenes."
"Understood." Matt nodded.
He knew Lucas didn't like dealing with official people, and his identity wasn't suitable.
"Like before, I'll contact you before the operation?"
"No, it's different now."
Lucas reached out, energy condensed, and a buttom appeared.
"This time you act alone. If there's danger, press this button. No matter where you are, I'll be there in one second. I have become a god."
Matt: "..."
He had never seen a God, but Lucas's power was unlike anything he had ever witnessed.
He sought Lucas's help, merely thinking of gaining a powerful assistant.
But now, he had invited a God?