Chapter 140: A Duel Between Ninjas
Mutual progress is true progress.
"The armored vehicle transporting the Rhino Man was ambushed midway, and the Rhino Man escaped. The entire squad was annihilated," Little Black reported. Currently, the vision of the Shadowkhan army was spread everywhere.
"I know," Silas said, resting his hands behind his head. "Do you know where his lair is?"
"We found it," Little Black replied. "We dispatched five Shadowkhan ninjas to follow him, and they eventually found their laboratory."
"They say that the Rhino Man is currently perfecting himself, and his strength might greatly increase once he is complete."
"But you told us not to alert the enemy, so we haven't acted privately to disturb them. The five Shadowkhan ninjas are still guarding the location, and we can transport over at any time."
As Silas listened to Little Black's report, sleepiness began to set in. Just as he was about to go to sleep, he heard the clinking of glass.
"Master, here is hot milk for you to enjoy. There is also a glass of juice, which you may also drink," Little Black said, holding a tray.
Silas, eyes closed, reached out to grab the juice without looking. Little Black saw this and subtly turned the tray, switching the positions of the juice and the milk.
"Hmm? Milk?" Silas was surprised by the coincidence. Oh well, milk is fine. He drank it in one gulp and handed the empty glass back to Little Black.
Little Black took the empty glass and asked, "Master, how do we deal with the Rhino Man situation?"
"Let him be. We don't need to rush. If he causes massive trouble, others will naturally deal with him," Silas said calmly. The Avengers aren't just for show. Our Tony will definitely step in, and maybe the Hulk will come too. It will be another fight between two big guys.
Silas noticed that after acquiring the four Talismans, the subsequent evil and justice points earned had decreased. When he asked the system, the explanation given was that the more Talismans collected, the fewer evil and justice points were acquired. However, the one-point value for saving a person and killing a person would never change. Silas wished he could build a time machine right now, travel to the final battle, and snap his fingers after fighting hard.
"Then good night, Master. See you tomorrow." Little Black slowly entered the Shadow Realm; he still had to research Alpha.
After Little Black left, just as Silas was about to fall asleep, Big Black approached him.
"Big Black? Why did you come out?" Silas asked, quite surprised. Big Black had rarely sought him out actively.
Big Black walked to Silas's bedside, knelt on one knee, and said, "Master, I want to become stronger."
"Stronger?" Silas suddenly became alert again. "Why do you want to be stronger? Aren't you quite the slacker?"
"I want to make myself useful," Big Black lowered his head and said. "Look at the other brothers. They can all shoulder responsibilities for you, Master. And me? I'm just dragging everyone down."
"It's alright, Big Black, it's not your fault. If anyone is to blame, it's me for raising you to be such a slacker," Silas admitted he had been a bit irresponsible with Big Black. If Big Black had been the one to study and Little Black had been the one lying in bed, the result would definitely have been different.
"No, Master! I beg you to bestow upon me greater power. I don't want to be a slacker anymore!" Big Black declared with firm resolve.
Silas was silent for a moment, then said, "Fine. Since you insist so much, Big Black, I will make you stronger."
"Thank you, Master," Big Black trembled with joy.
Silas waved his hand, and a red spellbook appeared before him. He held the spellbook, flipped it open, and looked through it. "Next, I need some materials..." Silas told Big Black all the materials needed for the spell.
Big Black was very efficient and found everything, bringing them all next to Silas.
"Big Black, this is the first time I'm using this black magic to strengthen someone. I cannot guarantee what might happen if something goes wrong," Silas felt obligated to warn Big Black. Just like the Shadowkhan ninja that was completely destroyed by the separation spell in the beginning, a black magic spell that was too powerful could also kill a Shadowkhan ninja. After all, the magic in Jackie Chan Adventures, whether righteous or dark, fundamentally shared the same source.
"I'm not afraid, Master." Big Black was resolute.
"Alright." Since it was black magic, Silas didn't need to recite a chant. He took out a twig to serve as a magic wand. He dipped it in the magical liquid, and the entire twig turned black. Silas pointed it at Big Black and focused his intention. A long black line shot out from the tip of the magic wand, carrying a powerful, complex dark force that entered Big Black's body.
Instantly, Big Black felt a surge of powerful energy erupt within his body. Black energy immediately enveloped Big Black, completely covering him in less than a moment. Silas watched silently. Since this was Big Black's own decision, he, as his Master, would certainly support him. Time passed, minute by minute. At the ten-minute mark, the black energy gradually dissipated, revealing the figure inside.
"Master," a deep voice echoed.
Big Black's appearance had completely changed. His previously slender build had become robust, his height reached two meters, and his red eyes were even more fierce.
"Success," Silas smiled faintly. However, he didn't plan on applying this strengthening black magic to all the Shadowkhan army, as it still carried a certain risk.
"Since there's nothing else, I'm going to sleep now." Silas could finally get some rest.
Big Black entered the Shadow Realm expressionlessly.
The Shadow Realm
Little Black, who was experimenting with Alpha at the lab bench, suddenly felt someone tap him on the shoulder. Little Black turned around and saw a small black giant standing behind him. He tilted his head in confusion.
"Heh heh~ Little Black! Didn't expect that, did you!" Big Black reverted to his goofy expression, posing and flexing his body.
"How did you become like this?" Little Black asked curiously.
Big Black stylishly smoothed his forehead and smugly said, "I asked Master to make me stronger! He even said he was rewarding me alone because of my efforts. The rest of you Shadowkhan ninjas will have to wait for your future performance~"
Big Black's goal from the start was to become stronger, overcome his slacker status, and finally put Little Black in his place. This wish had finally come true. Regardless of anything else, he was taller now, at least.
"Come on, Little Black, let's have a duel between ninjas," Big Black said, flexing his muscles.
"No, I'm busy," Little Black said, giving Big Black no respect.
Big Black chuckled when he heard this. "Haha~ You must be scared of me."
"I know you're using reverse psychology," Little Black said, stopping his work. "It's old-fashioned, but you've successfully annoyed me."
"That's exactly what I wanted. Let's see who is the strongest Shadowkhan ninja under the Master," Big Black was full of fighting spirit. He wanted to avenge his previous disgrace.
"Roar!" The massive Shadowkhan Brute suddenly appeared and roared indignantly.
"Of course you are, but we mean... uh... Shadowkhan ninjas, not Shadowkhan brutes," Big Black quickly understood what the Shadowkhan Brute meant.
Hearing this, the Shadowkhan Brute shook its massive head and walked away on its stubby legs.
"Then it's my turn." Little Black was ready.
🗒️NOTE:
Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/MistaQuartz
Explore up to 20 chapters in advance!