Marvel: I Awake the Little Cosmos-Chapter 584 - 552: Assimilating the Eternal Race

The current 616 Cosmos is a trap.

No matter whether Hawk accepts the surrender of the 616 Cosmos or not, right now, the 616 Cosmos is a trap specifically set for him, that much is certain.

Analyst Nizerel keeps fleeing the Main Multiverse to catch his attention, thereby buying time for Creator Sella to complete a plan targeting him.

A plan to replace.

Using a faux Hawk to replace the real one.

A good idea.

But—

Hawk still can’t understand how Creator Sella plans to use a fake version of himself to replace the real one.

The most crucial point.

He has no information to analyze right now.

No, it’s not completely void of information.

Because from the start, he planned to wait and see, until Analyst Nizerel grew weary of fleeing. When he dealt with Analyst Nizerel in the past, his Sixth Sense warned him, thereby letting him learn of Creator Sella’s existence through the Eternal Race’s leader.

Afterwards, through dialogue with the consciousness of This Cosmos, he learned that the 616 Cosmos itself had also taken a side, choosing to collude with the Celestial God Team.

The reason for the 616 Cosmos taking a side was abstract, just because his appearance disrupted the timeline of the Main Space-Time of the 616 Cosmos.

Come on.

Is this such a big deal?

If you don’t want to bother rewriting a completely new timeline, why not just replace the parallel Space-Time without me with the Main Space-Time.

Just for this, to hold a grudge against him and use its own cosmos as a gamble.

What’s the point of that?

That’s off the topic.

In short!

Initially, when Hawk was unaware of the 616 Cosmos and Creator Sella, his Sixth Sense was warning him.

But after learning about the existence of both, and gaining some understanding of their covert plans, the warning from his Sixth Sense disappeared.

Hawk has always trusted his own Sixth Sense.

So, after the warning from his Sixth Sense disappeared, he had ample time to gather more information.

The era of brutal warfare had long ended.

The current warfare is fought through information warfare, and whoever controls more information will tip the scales of victory in their favor.

Therefore, he needs more information.

Thus, Hawk approached the leader of the Eternal Race, Ajak, once again.

Hawk got straight to the point.

"You know that Sesi has already joined me, right."

"I know."

As Ajak strolled through his farm, a loud bang sounded in the sky, followed by Hawk suddenly appearing beside him, he was initially startled, then listened to Hawk’s words and understood.

Hawk smiled slightly.

"In return for her loyalty to me, she will no longer be troubled by Eternal’s disease."

"Thank you!"

Ajak had already learned about this from Sesi, so he wasn’t surprised: "Eternal’s disease is actually a means the Celestial God Team uses to control us."

When a member of the Eternal Race contracts Eternal’s disease, it’s akin to a machine reaching the end of its lifespan for the Celestial God Team.

They wouldn’t opt to repair this machine, they would simply choose to scrap it.

And the memories of Ajak were not crudely erased, especially recently, her memory world had undergone the baptism of Phoenix Fire, hence she clearly recalled those Eternal Race members who had vanished in this endless age due to Eternal’s disease.

Hawk’s tone was calm.

"I can ensure the Eternal Race will no longer be troubled by Eternal’s disease."

"...What?"

Ajak looked up at Hawk.

Hawk smiled slightly: "I can accept all the people of the Eternal Race, let you not be troubled by Eternal’s disease, and also free you from the clutches of the Celestial God Team."

Upon hearing this, Ajak was internally stirred.

When listening to Sesi talk about how Hawk had recruited her, she indeed had thoughts of having Hawk recruit all of them.

After all, the Celestial God Team is truly not a pleasant entity, in their eyes, the members of the Eternal Race have never been independent individuals; they were created as tools to serve them.

But Ajak also understood clearly that gaining Hawk’s pardon was already a kind of grace.

As for recruitment?

Hawk could mention it, but they couldn’t, not even dare to think of it. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

But right now?

Ajak’s heart surged, but she quickly regained her composure and turned back to Hawk.

"What do we need to pay?"

"Loyalty."

Hawk smiled slightly: "My requirement for friends is to be genuine to each other. For subordinates, it is loyalty, absolute loyalty."

Because loyalty that isn’t absolute is absolute disloyalty.

Once disloyal, a hundred times useless.

Nothing more.

Ajak nodded and looked at Hawk: "Just verbal loyalty, do you believe it?"

Hawk laughed.

"For others, no. For you all, yes."

"May I ask why?"

"Actually, I completely trust you now as well. Do you know why?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Ajak was initially surprised, then she pondered: "Is it related to you entering my memory world at that time?"

Hawk grinned brightly: "You are indeed a smart person, and I truly love dealing with smart people."

At that time, when he entered Ajak’s memory world to observe the latter’s conversation with Creator Serra, the Phoenix Fire was ignited.

The Phoenix Fire not only allowed him to absorb Ajak’s memories, but likewise, the Phoenix Fire also burned away the large amount of useless data generated from Ajak’s vast yet chaotic memories.

Yet the Phoenix Fire still remains in Ajak’s memory world.

And this is why Hawk can be certain that Ajak wouldn’t lie to him.

Because if Ajak ever lied to him, the Phoenix Fire residing in her memory world would ignite once more.

"But this wasn’t my intention."

"The Celestial God Team indeed isn’t worth anything, even if I used the Phoenix Fire to clear the large amount of useless data from your memory world, such data still continues to be generated endlessly."

Hawk’s expression was very natural: "Only with my Phoenix Fire permanently present can I ensure no more garbage is produced in your memory world."

Simply put, the members of the Eternal Race are missing a component.

And his Phoenix Fire is the missing piece, allowing the Eternal Race to function without worrying about breaking down over time.

However, everything has two sides.

Hawk’s Phoenix Fire can ensure their eternal function, and likewise, it can ensure their loyalty to him.

But from another perspective.

Exchanging loyalty for an opportunity of eternity is actually quite a worthwhile trade.

Ajak indeed thought so.

After hearing Hawk’s explanation, she was also straightforward: "So, Main God, what can I do for you?"

Hawk heard this and looked at Ajak.

"Have you thought it through?"

"Yes."

Ajak nodded, also very candidly: "I see no gaze of looking at a tool in your eyes, and for us, that’s enough."

Hawk smiled: "Do your other tribespeople think so too?"

Ajak’s expression was serious: "I will ensure the people of the Eternal Race remain forever loyal to you, executing your every command. If any tribespeople have second thoughts, you won’t need to act, I will ensure they receive the punishment they deserve."

Hawk laughed.

He suddenly became very eager, anticipating the expression of the Celestial God Team when they saw their member Tiam and their tool the Eternal Race were all under his command.

That expression would certainly be wonderful.

But that was a matter for later.

As for now?

"Since Creator Serra wants you to stall me, then stall me."

"Uh..."

"Maintain a weekly report frequency with him, find a way to understand that so-called Replacement Plan."

Since Creator Serra intended to use Ajak to restrain him.

Then he would use it in reverse, making Ajak his insider, so that he could figure out what this Replacement Plan really was.

War!

Using war tactics is normal, but when it comes to employing them, Hawk is the expert.

In simple terms.

The Banquet at Hongmen, considered a miracle by Westerners, was something Hawk didn’t even consider worth looking at.

Ajak listened to Hawk’s request, without any hesitation.

"I understand, Main God."

"Very well."

Hawk heard this and smiled slightly: "You can now tell your tribespeople, those willing to be loyal to me, to come find you."

Ajak’s expression was full of gratitude.

"Thank you, Main God."

"No need to thank me, I give you true eternity, and you give eternal loyalty in return."

Hawk spoke like this and then turned around, disappearing before Ajak.

Ajak didn’t withdraw her gaze until the spatial ripple caused by Hawk’s disappearance from view had calmed.

The next second.

She looked toward the distant wooden cabin, and the moment she took a step with her right foot, she no longer walked like an ordinary person as she had for so many years, but directly appeared in front of the cabin. Upon entering the cabin, she found the communication device used to contact her people, still dust-covered since settling here, from the storage room.

She had found a brand new path for the Eternal Race, and next, what needed to be done was to steadfastly walk down this new path.

Moreover!

They need to demonstrate their value on this new path.

Ajak could feel that loyalty was just the foundation, and ability was the key to how splendid their future would be.

And the brilliant future begins by uncovering Creator Serra’s secret plan for the new Main God, Hawk Phoenix.

As for Hawk?

After instructing Ajak, he didn’t return home but went to the Kamar-Taj on the Great Snow Mountain.

As soon as Hawk appeared, the long unseen librarian Wang hurried to greet him.

"Hawkin..."

"Wang, you can call me Hawk."

Hawk once again patiently corrected Wang’s address for him and upon arriving in the reception room directly asked: "Where’s Stephen."

"New York Hall."

"He’s a Supreme Mage, not staying in Kamar-Taj, and always likes to linger at the New York Hall, what’s he up to."

Hawk shook his head and looked to Wang: "Since he likes staying at the New York Hall so much, why not have him step down and let you succeed, I think you’d make a fine new Supreme Mage."

Wang didn’t speak, just sheepishly smiled.

Seeing this, Hawk didn’t tease further.

Could he possibly not know that Doctor Strange stayed at the New York Hall all year round.

So——

He came here, looking for the librarian Wang of Kamar-Taj.

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