bookbashuk Chapter 288 "Lord Hunter" Anchor Point
Chapter 288 "Lord Hunter" Anchor Point
Chapter 288 "Lord Hunter" Anchor Point
"I know everything in this hallucination is fake, but—"
"She assured me that she would use magic to rebuild Mars and bring back my people and my kin."
The "Lord Hunter" pleaded in an extremely humble tone, a humility that even the "Lord Heroine" had never witnessed from her companion.
She froze for a moment.
However, her instincts as an Amazon warrior made "Lord's Warrior" stop "Lord's Hunter" from giving away the "Philosopher's Stone" even when she was stunned.
"That was a lie to deceive you!"
The demon Itrigan roared:
"I was just as easily swayed by this witch's lies as you, which led me to become a demon and live a life of torment for centuries. She doesn't have the power to keep her promises; she'll only ensure you're never able to escape this fate!"
A pained expression appeared on the "Lord Hunter's" face:
"I don't care what happens to me! This is my last chance to find happiness, my last chance to truly embrace my family!"
These words enraged the demon Itrigan so much that he nearly bit off all his sharp teeth:
"You'll embrace them after I shatter every bone in your body!"
The two started fighting, using no techniques or moves, just simple and brutal punches and kicks.
But one was a demon, and the other was a Martian who could change at will. Even their fist and foot attacks continued to generate aftershocks, gradually raising dust and obscuring their figures.
"Clark!"
"Lord Bat" shouted but heard no response. Turning around, he saw "Lord Superman" looking at him with a smug expression.
"Sorry, I absorbed a bit too much energy from the sun just now—"
"Lord Bat" sighed almost imperceptibly, and wearing the Hellbat armor, he decided to take matters into his own hands and head straight for Morgan Lefebvre.
Boom!
In this brief period of time, the battle between the "Lord Hunter" and the demon Itregan has already come to a conclusion.
As the "Lord Hunter" knocked the demon Itrigan to the ground with a single punch, his hands transformed into tentacles and reached into Itrigan's brain:
"No one can separate me from the ones I love, especially you!"
"Oh!"
The demon Itrigan screamed, and images from the depths of his memory began to flash before his eyes like a revolving lantern:
Morgan le Fay, riding his warhorse with dashing and sarcastic grace, betrayed his comrades for love; the city gates were wide open; his fallen companions lay dead—
As the demon Iteragan's consciousness faded, he collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
"Lady of the House" threw out her Lasso of Truth, intending to capture Morgan le Fay in one fell swoop, but was struck by a magical lightning bolt and fell to the ground stiff.
Lord Green Lantern was scratching his head in frustration. His Green Lantern ring had been frequently warning him of insufficient energy, and he had lost most of his combat power.
The "Lord Eagle Maiden" had an injured wing and was about to charge forward when she was stopped by the "Lord Bat":
"Leave it to me."
But he was stopped by Connors:
"You haven't answered me yet: Did you trust John Jones, did you trust your partners?"
Lord Lightning was entangled by Mordred and unable to break free for the time being, but he still managed to say something:
"Whether he believes it or not, I'm willing to believe in the 'Lord Hunter'!"
Morgan le Fay stood not far from them, her face hidden by a golden mask, but her voice betrayed her delight:
"Come, give me the Philosopher's Stone, and I will help you reshape Mars."
The "Lord Hunter" walked step by step toward Morgan le Fay, holding the "Philosopher's Stone" in his hand.
"Lord Bat" stared intently at Connors, his fists clenched, but eventually parted:
"I'm willing to believe you again, to believe John Jones one more time."
Connors breathed a sigh of relief.
At this moment, the "Lord Hunter" was only a few steps away from Morgan le Fay, and he had already firmly grasped the "Philosopher's Stone" in his hand.
Just as he was about to hand over the stone that had caused the series of events to the medieval witch, he suddenly stopped and turned to look at the demon Itregan lying on the ground.
The memories that flashed through the mind of the demon Iteragan were also read by the "Lord Hunter" whose tentacles were inserted into his brain, and he remained silent for a few seconds with a blank expression.
Morgan Lefève was getting a little impatient:
"Hurry up! Give me the Philosopher's Stone! Don't you want to hug your family again?!"
Morgan Lefebvre once again pulls the "Lord Hunter" into the illusion.
In the eyes of the "Lord Hunter," Morgan le Fay had transformed into his Martian wife, Milia, who was now reaching out her hands towards him.
"John, my love—"
Driven by the illusion, the "Lord Hunter" continued walking towards Morgan le Fay and presented the "Philosopher's Stone" to him.
Mordred cheered and wanted to clap, unable to suppress a smile.
A smile appeared on Morgan Lefebvre's lips, but it quickly froze on her face.
"Lord Hunter" tossed the "Philosopher's Stone" backward, landing it smoothly in the hands of Connors, who was standing next to "Lord Bat," and said expressionlessly:
"No."
Morgan le Fay was stunned again. She stared incredulously at the green-skinned Martian before her, unable to comprehend how someone could resist the deepest temptations of their heart.
"What—what did you do?"
She was acutely aware of the consequences of the Philosopher's Stone falling into Connors' hands; she would rather the Philosopher's Stone be destroyed than have Connors obtain it.
Because it means she will never be able to obtain the Philosopher's Stone again.
Mordred's jubilant movements froze, and she stood there dumbfounded.
"You've lost everything you dreamed of—your family, your wife, your son—you've abandoned the whole world with your own hands."
The "Lord Hunter" recalled the scenes of the demon Itrigan's atonement over the centuries, his face remaining expressionless:
"But the price is too high. I already know the consequences of giving you the Philosopher's Stone, and you can no longer tempt me."
Morgan le Fay also became expressionless. This time, she didn't say a word. She and Mordred were enveloped in pink and purple magic and disappeared instantly.
The "Lords of Justice" all witnessed what had just happened, and they gathered around the "Lord Hunter".
"I have failed you, my comrades," John Jones said in a low voice. "I almost lost you all because of my former family."
Please accept my apology.
He turned to face Connors, awkwardly trying to express his gratitude, but ultimately chose to hug him instead.
"When I was about to lose my way, I remembered your invitation to join the Justice League."
That was the anchor point that Connors had planted deep in the heart of the "Lord Hunter".
The quote was, "John, we can never take the place of your lost family, but we would be very honored if you could make this earth your home."