Huru was first somewhat surprised, his eyes wide, then a look of sadness appeared on his face, like a flower struck by frost, instantly losing its luster.
But soon, this sadness gradually dissipated, and his expression became relieved.
"It doesn't matter, even if the Wizard is using me, the power is real, and I believe my father will lead Kandak to freedom."
Huru said, his voice firm and powerful.
Black Adam lowered his head in guilt; he had not led Kandak to freedom, his heart filled with anger and hatred, and in the end, he was sealed by the Wizard.
"A born hero, Huru, that is my assessment of you. If you hadn't given the power to your father, you might truly have led Kandak to freedom and prosperity."
Nolan continued, his eyes filled with admiration and regret.
Nolan then recounted the subsequent history.
"However, after Black Adam obtained the Shazam, he destroyed the royal court and incidentally saved the World. Although he himself might not have known it, the Wizards knew; this was a fact.
The Wizards sealed your father for five thousand years. During those five thousand years, your father remained conscious.
Unable to move, unable to speak, he endured five thousand years solely by his own consciousness, until I released him and made him my subordinate, on the condition of resurrecting you all.
Kandak did indeed experience a period of peace and freedom, your deeds were sung in Kandak, and statues were erected in your honor.
But Kandak was later oppressed and never truly rose up.
The Wizard created a hero for Kandak, but also personally sealed him."
At this point, Nolan paused.
"Father..."
Huru turned his head in astonishment to look at his father, his eyes filled with disbelief.
He had naively thought that his father's experience was no different from his own, merely a blink of an eye, spanning five thousand long years.
But now, Nolan's words, like a heavy hammer, struck hard at his heart, telling him that his father had actually endured those five thousand years alone in that sunless seal.
What a heavy and long period of time that was! Huru could hardly imagine what kind of tenacious will his father had relied on to endure this endless loneliness and despair.
"Adam..."
Aya's voice trembled slightly, her eyes full of tenderness.
She tightly embraced Black Adam, as if to use her embrace to dispel the gloom and pain of those five thousand years for him.
"As long as I can see you again, everything in the past is not worth mentioning."
Black Adam gently raised his hand and tenderly wiped away the tears from his wife's eyes. On his resolute face, there was now a look of relief and satisfaction at their reunion.
Although in the initial stages of that sealed period, he had been tightly entangled by pain and torment.
But time eventually smoothed out those sharp edges, allowing him to learn to silently endure and become accustomed to that sunless loneliness in the endless waiting.
Pamela and Venom also looked at Black Adam in surprise.
What powerful willpower.
"Why..."
Huru wanted to seek answers. His once pure heart was now stained with anger and sadness.
Nolan's lips curved into a smile.
This was exactly what he wanted: a Holy Spirit who believed in gods turning to a Demon King for answers.
"There is no why. If I had to give a reason, Black Adam was not a qualified tool.
Originally, their plan should have been to kill your father and reclaim the divine power, but they couldn't defeat him, so they could only seal him..."
"Are all gods like this?"
"Would you give the Shazam to a dog on the street?"
"..."
Huru remained silent.
"Enough, stop spreading such misleading words."
A delicate shout interrupted Nolan's words.
Nolan frowned and turned his head, not expecting Little Lunatic to lose so quickly.
Harley was bound like a caterpillar by the Lasso of Truth, led by Diana. Although she had clearly lost, she had a smug look on her face.
Looking at Diana, her beautiful hair was burned into a buzz cut, and her face was scorched black.
Hellfire with magic damage was not easy to endure.
"...Hahaha, Diana, why did you turn into an African?
Nolan's profound expression lasted only a second before breaking, and he burst into laughter, clutching his stomach.
Pamela also covered her mouth, stifling a laugh, her shoulders shaking continuously.
Venom gave Harley a thumbs up.
"Harley, although you lost, you actually won."
"That's right, this bitch... Ugh!"
The ropes on Harley's body wrapped around her mouth, making her unable to speak. She could only whimper, her eyes still glaring defiantly at Diana.
Diana's face was dark, her beautiful eyes now filled with rage, glaring fiercely at Nolan, who was still laughing.
"How long are you going to keep laughing!"
"Wait, wait a minute, my stomach hurts a little!"
Nolan laughed, clutching his stomach, tears almost streaming out of his eyes.
"...I'll make you laugh!"
Diana could no longer hold back. She moved, rushing towards Nolan like an arrow from a bowstring. To catch the thief, first catch the king; she planned to teach this ungrateful fellow a lesson first.
Just then, Black Adam's figure flashed, instantly appearing in Diana's path, blocking her way, lightning crackling in his hands.
"Black Adam, move aside."
Nolan no longer intended to play.
Upon hearing this, Black Adam, without the slightest hesitation, returned behind Nolan.
Golden lightning flashed in Nolan's eyes.
"Bruce, didn't I tell you about my intel?"
"What?"
Diana hadn't yet reacted.
Diana only felt a blur before her eyes. Nolan instantly acted, somehow gaining control of the Lasso of Truth and tying Diana up completely.
Feeling a sudden weakness, Diana fell to the ground.
Lasso of Truth: This was her signature weapon, but if it was used by an enemy to control her, it would put her in a weakened state.
"So fast!"
Diana's pupils contracted. She only felt as if a phantom had flashed before her eyes; she couldn't see his movements at all.
And what he just said, Bruce knew his intelligence but didn't tell her.
That bastard.
Black Adam also looked at his leader in shock. The seemingly fierce battle before had merely been a game for his leader.
He then realized how unfathomable his leader's strength was, and his awe for Nolan deepened by a few points.
"Hahaha, bitch, now it's your turn."
Harley stepped on Diana's butt, her face full of arrogant smiles.
"Loser."
Diana said, gritting her teeth.
"Bitch, now you're the one who lost. Little Qi Qi, do you want me to train a nbg for you?"
Harley raised an eyebrow, a mischievous smile on her face.
"You wouldn't dare!" Diana was startled, glaring angrily.
"Oh, come on, I'm not interested in African people. You take her, we should go. We still have important things to do."
Nolan picked up Pamela and Venom and flew towards Kandak City.
Black Adam followed behind, carrying Aya and Huru.
"I'll let you off this time. I'll train you to be nbg after I've washed you clean."
Harley picked up Diana and flew into the air, still muttering.
Diana quietly looked at Nolan's back. After a few months, he had become this strong.
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