[Marvel: I Started by Containing SCPs] Chapter 220 (Patreon)

Bruce Wayne was caught off guard by Alfred's sudden shift in conversation.

"Alfred, what exactly are you trying to say?" he asked, puzzled.

"Oh, I'm just reminding you not to let a sudden newcomer steal the camaraderie you've worked so hard to build with Miss Diana," Alfred replied directly.

"For the last time, Diana and I are just allies! I admire her abilities, but whoever she chooses is none of my business," Bruce retorted, exasperated by Alfred's persistent matchmaking attempts.

Seeking to change the subject, Bruce asked, "How's the Darkwing Bat? Has it hunted down any mimics or voice-mimicking beasts? And what's the situation in Gotham?"

"Everything's under control, sir. The Darkwing Bat has consumed quite a few monsters, scaring off others for now. However, it seems to be... changing," Alfred replied.

"Changing how?" Bruce asked, now intrigued.

"It's begun saying simple words, as if mimicking human speech," Alfred explained, glancing at the Darkwing Bat nearby, which was repeating basic phrases to itself.

"What?!" Bruce exclaimed, shocked. Could it be that the creature was developing intelligence, or was it merely mimicking speech due to consuming so many mimics? Either way, it was concerning.

"Keep a close watch on it. If it steps out of line, deploy the yellow light grenades," Bruce ordered, turning his attention back to his current mission as they neared the icy terrain of Iceland. He needed to deal with the situation here quickly before returning to Gotham.

Saint Seiya LC Universe - Sanctuary

"That Diana and Barry are formidable. Ordinary Silver Saints wouldn't stand a chance against them," Sisyphus remarked gravely.

"Barry's lightning-speed movements are impressive, though not quite at the speed of light," Manigoldo added, resting his hands behind his head.

"Not necessarily," Shion interjected. "Lightning's speed is inconsistent, reliant on the activity of electrons."

"I'm more intrigued by Diana. As a demigod, her power seems underwhelming. It appears much of her strength comes from her weapon," Sisyphus observed, watching the screen showing Diana in action.

"Perhaps that's just the nature of their universe. Their gods might not be as significant as ours," Sage quipped with a chuckle.

"What concerns me most is the Flame Demon Giant. How do you defeat something that won't die?" Hasgard pondered, stroking his chin. Destroying an opponent utterly was his preferred strategy, but this creature seemed impossible to annihilate.

"Seal it," Asmita suggested calmly.

The others fell silent, nodding in agreement.

Marvel Universe - Asgard

Odin observed the Flame Demon Giant's relentless regeneration. Though it bore a superficial resemblance to Surtur, it was clearly a lesser entity. Surtur was far more powerful.

A Small Town in Mexico

Tony Stark and the others watched the screen intently.

"Hey, Thor, you said you can control lightning. Can you move like that?" Tony asked, turning to Thor with curiosity.

"Of course I can!" Thor exclaimed, sitting up excitedly. The mention of his abilities brought a spark of pride to his otherwise defeated demeanor.

"I am the mighty Thor, God of Thunder! With Mjolnir, I can fly and unleash lightning. That's why I'm called the God of Thunder!" he declared, a hint of his former arrogance returning.

However, as he caught his reflection in his drink, his mood soured, and he slumped back down. "But that was in the past. I'm no longer Thor."

Thor's despondence left the others unsure how to respond. They exchanged awkward glances before turning their attention back to the screen.

Sitting nearby, Ryner smiled. Thor's slump was only temporary. In time, he would rise again, awaken his divine thunder, and become the true God of Thunder.

Back to Diana and Barry

After Diana destroyed yet another manifestation of the Flame Demon Giant, the molten creature reappeared before her, its magma-carved face twisting with anger and disdain. Without warning, it dissolved into smoke and merged into the surrounding rock walls.

"Dammit, is this thing truly unkillable?" Diana muttered, her gaze darting around the cavern.

She had tried every strategy she could think of, yet nothing seemed to permanently vanquish the Flame Demon Giant.

"This might sound lame, but I'm getting tired," Barry said as he approached her, leaning forward with his hands on his knees and panting heavily.

"Hang in there, Barry. We have to finish this," Diana urged him.

At that moment, the Flame Demon Giant emerged from the wall behind them, its massive greatsword poised to strike. Instead of countering, Diana activated "Ideal of the Distant Utopia", creating a protective barrier around herself and Barry to block the attack.

The Flame Demon Giant furiously struck at the barrier, but its efforts were in vain. No physical force could penetrate the protection of the Ideal of the Distant Utopia.

"Are we just going to rest here and regain our strength before fighting it again?" Barry asked, assuming Diana's plan was to outlast the creature.

"No. Continuing this fight is a waste of energy. We need another strategy," Diana said, determination in her eyes.

"If it can't be killed, then it must be sealed," she declared.

Barry looked at her, baffled. "Sealed? Do you know some kind of sealing spell?"

"I have some knowledge, and with this sword, it might just work," Diana replied, raising the Sword of Victory.

"Barry, distract it for me!" she ordered, shoving him forward.

Barry barely had time to react as the Flame Demon Giant's greatsword came crashing down toward his head.

(End of Chapter)

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