Mysteries On Marvel

The next moment, the rotary machine gun began to spin rapidly, emitting a chilling metallic glow.

"Rat-a-tat-tat…"

Orange-yellow bullets poured out like a storm, raining toward the black Audi carrying Pepper.

Just as the metallic storm was about to engulf the Audi, threatening to tear Pepper and the accompanying S.H.I.E.L.D. agent apart along with the car, a white semi-truck burst through the guardrail with a deafening honk. In a daring drift, it positioned itself between Iron Monger and the black Audi.

The massive truck's body intercepted the storm of bullets, shielding the Audi completely.

Simultaneously, in the truck's cab, a figure wearing a clown mask enthusiastically waved at Iron Monger hovering in midair.

"Hey!"

"Big guy, look over here!"

"Yeah, that's right, look this way!"

As Iron Monger's attention was drawn to the clown-masked figure, a grin of excitement spread beneath the mask.

"That's it. Right here, you bastard!"

[Dread Gaze]

In the next instant, Iron Monger's electronic consciousness was overwhelmed by the sight of the clown's face, which seemed to morph into a terrifying dragon, roaring ferociously as if it had awakened from an ancient slumber.

The indescribable dread emanating from the dragon's roar swept through Obadiah's mind, even burning out a critical circuit deep within Iron Monger's armor.

If Iron Monger were a pure machine, the [Dread Gaze] might not have had any effect. But the steel body contained the self-aware soul of a human, and that soul was not immune to such mental assaults.

"Heh heh!"

"Enjoy the fireworks, sweetheart."

Taking advantage of Iron Monger's momentary daze, the clown, Eren, pulled out a shoulder-mounted rocket launcher he had prepared beforehand. Without hesitation, he aimed at the hovering mech and fired.

"Whoosh!"

The rocket soared through the air, trailing a fiery tail before hitting its mark dead center.

"Boom!"

The ensuing explosion sent Iron Monger flying backward, the massive steel monstrosity crashing onto the street and rolling uncontrollably, smashing countless oncoming cars in the process.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

As one car after another was crushed under Iron Monger's weight, sparks and flames erupted into the sky, filling the street with the cacophony of car alarms and panic.

One by one, New York citizens leapt from their cars, abandoning their vehicles as they fled the scene with practiced efficiency, a sight that was oddly heartbreaking.

Meanwhile, inside the black Audi, Pepper, who had braced herself for death, stared in disbelief at the scene behind her—the white truck that had shielded them from certain death, and the masked figure atop it, wielding a rocket launcher that had just sent the enormous mech flying.

That back… Could it be…?

Before Pepper could get a clearer look, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent in the driver's seat seized the opportunity. With exhilaration flashing in his eyes, he floored the gas pedal, speeding the car away from the chaos.

On the other side of the street, Iron Monger, having smashed through countless cars, began to stir again. The once dim crimson glow in its eyes reignited, brighter than ever.

"Wow!"

"That big guy recovers fast!"

Seeing that Iron Monger was back on its feet, Eren casually discarded the now-useless rocket launcher. With a nimble movement, he leapt out of the truck's cab and climbed onto its roof.

Using the truck's momentum, he sprinted a few steps before timing his jump perfectly, vaulting onto a garbage truck in the opposite lane.

"Buzz…"

Iron Monger, still reeling from the effects of [Fearful Gaze], staggered as it stood. The direct hit from the rocket, combined with the collisions with oncoming cars, had left its internal systems damaged. Occasionally, sparks erupted from its massive chest.

"Hey, big guy! Goodbye!"

Just as Iron Monger regained some semblance of composure, Eren's cheerful farewell reached its audio receptors.

Looking up, Iron Monger saw the clown-masked figure waving enthusiastically at him from the top of the garbage truck, as if bidding farewell to an old friend.

In Iron Monger's eyes, this was the ultimate humiliation. Its crimson gaze flared even brighter as fury consumed Obadiah.

"Damn clown! I'll kill you!"

Perhaps it was the lingering shame from the [Fearful Gaze], or perhaps Eren's mocking farewell was the last straw, but Obadiah's hatred for the clown now outweighed his attention to Pepper entirely.

Clank! Clank!

With a mechanical whir, the left shoulder of Iron Monger's armor split open, revealing a small but deadly missile.

"Die!"

Fueled by rage, Obadiah decided to repay the clown in kind. The missile locked onto Eren atop the garbage truck.

[Danger Sense]

The moment the missile appeared, Eren's heightened instincts screamed in warning. Reacting instantly, he flicked his wrist, sending out a strand of cursed thread imbued with mystical energy. Like a living serpent, it latched onto a nearby vehicle.

(End of Chapter)

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