After Aaron returned to Themyscira, he was immediately surrounded and scrutinized by Gwenpool and the others.
"Where are they?"
"Aren't I here?"
"I mean the new sisters."
"None."
"Huh, none? Then what did you come back for? To vent your endless desires?" Gwenpool said, pouting.
Aaron: "..."
Goodness, in this day and age, not bringing back new women is cause for disdain?
Gwenpool, you've fallen.
"Alright, let's drink to that first."
"No! We've decided to punish you! We still need many, many helpers!" Gwenpool shook her head repeatedly.
"Really? Circe, Anzu, do you also think so?" Aaron raised an eyebrow, looking at some of the women.
Circe, whose heart was completely devoted to Aaron, and Anzu, who regarded Aaron as more important than herself, would never say such things.
As long as Aaron didn't abandon them, whatever Aaron did, they could...
Anzu softly said, "Aaron, you must be hungry, right? Let's go eat first. I have excellent Themyscira specialty abalone here, all the freshest."
Circe said, not to be outdone, "I also have the best buns, the really good kind.."
Gwenpool rolled her eyes. "Traitors! A bunch of traitors! If you spoil him like this, how can we surpass Aaron Industries from another world?"
Aaron chuckled at the sight. "Gwenpool, don't forget. You're also a Marvel person."
Gwenpool paused at his words, then realized. "Oh right, I'm not from DC, I'm from Marvel, so it's fine."
After speaking, she changed her previous resistant demeanor and, under the speechless gaze of the other women, was the first to cling to Aaron.
"Hehe, if I can't beat them, then I can't beat them. Anyway, no matter who wins, I won't lose, it's a guaranteed win."
Donna muttered, "You're the biggest traitor."
Gwenpool snorted, "You disagree? I'm going to punish you by not letting you eat chicken tonight."
"Oh, how vicious!"
Donna threw out her Lasso of Magic, tying up Gwenpool.
"In that case, you'll just have to be tied up and watch your beloved being played with by us."
"Cuckoldry, hehehe."
"Damn it! Let go of me! No, let go of Aaron, let me do it!"
Gwenpool's humiliated and helpless shouts came from the room.
Meanwhile, outside.
Hippolyta and Antiope held Kara and shook their heads repeatedly.
Public displays of affection during the day, how scandalous.
But… it's good to be young.
If I could be two thousand years younger, I would probably fit in too.
Just as the chicken dinner competition was being held on Themyscira, the previously calm waters of the Atlantic Ocean suddenly saw ripples appear.
Not long after, a "mermaid" wearing a silver-white tight-fitting unifOrvax with long golden wavy hair leaped out of the waves and agilely landed on the beach of Themyscira.
She was looking around when several other figures leaped out of the waves.
"Atlanna, your abilities have become more proficient. You truly are the one with the purest Sea King bloodline of this generation."
A middle-aged man with long black hair came to Atlanna's side, his tone amiable, but a hint of jealousy and smugness flashed in his eyes.
The more excellent Atlanna was, the happier he became.
Because he was the second purest Sea King bloodline of this generation, and also the strongest warrior.
Of course, most importantly, his father was the Senate President of the kingdom.
Atlanna noticed his undisguised covetous gaze. She frowned slightly and walked forward imperceptibly, maintaining her distance from him.
"Orvax, how many times have I told you? Use titles when working."
Orvax's expression darkened. After his lips twitched for a while, he reluctantly said, "Yes, Queen."
"Is everyone here? Then let's go. Themyscira is an ally that fought alongside our ancestors. We need to show sufficient respect."
Atlanna nodded slightly, not even looking at Orvax, and led the way forward.
She was the current Queen of the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. However, because she had only recently taken office and her father had died in a mission, she did not hold all the power after her ascension.
The Kingdom's Senate could veto many of her decisions and vote through certain things that were unfavorable to her.
For example, marriage alliances.
Orvax was her intended marriage partner.
According to the Senate, once the kingdom's strongest warrior and the contemporary Queen Atlanna, who possessed the purest bloodline, united, they would surely give birth to a more talented and powerful descendant of the Sea King. The child would lead Atlantis to a higher level.
Atlanna was very disgusted by this political marriage, but unfortunately, she had no right to refuse, even though she was the Queen. She was already considering whether to escape to the surface to avoid this political marriage.
She hated Orvax. She would rather marry an ordinary Earthling than marry him.
At this time, Atlantis became aware of the recent excessive activity on Themyscira.
She volunteered to come to Themyscira to visit these ancient Amazons warriors.
While getting some fresh air, she also took the opportunity to scout ahead and adapt to the surface environment.
However, Orvax was like sticky candy, kept following her under the guise of the Queen's guard captain by the Senate.
Thinking of this, Atlanna sighed.
Her life as Queen was truly stifling. Never mind, she should greet these allies first.
At this moment, a little girl flew across the sky, laughing.
Atlanna looked up in confusion.
What flew by just now? A little girl a few years old? A hallucination?
Orvax rushed over at this moment. "Atlanna… ahem, Queen!"
Under Atlanna's sharp gaze, Orvax reluctantly corrected himself with resentment.
He knew Atlanna disliked him, but he didn't care. His father was the Senate President, and their marriage would be supported and recognized by all Atlanteans, because they were a powerful union, the most outstanding and politically highest-ranking two people of their time.
No matter how much Atlanna objected, she could not refute the Senate's decision. He would eventually get Atlanna, and then, amidst her angry, resentful, and helpless expressions, he would press her beneath him and thoroughly conquer her.
The more Atlanna disliked him, the more excited he would be on the bed.
You're arrogant and proud? But aren't you still at my mercy?
Hmph! Don't pretend to be noble, you can't escape.
Orvax thought darkly.
At this moment, he also saw a laughing figure flying from the sky.
Orvax's expression sharpened. "Protect the Queen, there's an assassin!"
The guards stepped forward, aiming their futuristic laser guns at the little girl flying in the sky.
Atlanna's expression changed drastically. "Stop! This is Themyscira!"
Orvax stood in front of Atlanna, glaring fiercely at the little girl. "I don't remember the Amazons of Themyscira being able to fly. They are just like us, descendants of gods."
"This little girl is definitely not an Amazon. Her origin is unknown, and we must strike hard before she gets too close."
As the guard captain, Orvax naturally commanded the entire guard team.
Although Atlanna was the Queen, everyone knew that he was destined to be her man. The Senate's backing made him more like a king than the actual king.
Using the Queen's safety as an excuse, Orvax naturally gained more say.
The girl was getting closer. She saw these uninvited guests and waved to them while flying.
"Stay alert. If she shows any sign of approaching or attacking, fire immediately."
Orvax channeled his resentment towards Atlanna onto the little girl.
He hoped Atlanna would soften at this moment.
If the situation here spread, he would establish even greater authority.
Kara seemed to sense that the men on the ground were very hostile.
"So Stepmom Circe was right, besides Dad, all other men in this world are bad guys."
As a Kryptonian, under the intentional cultivation of Aaron and others, Kara's Kryptonian bloodline awakened faster than Kal-El and others.
Although she was only a few years old now, she could skillfully master the ability to fly.
Even Kal-El barely mastered flight around adulthood.
In addition, Kara had also mastered heat vision, Iron Body, bio-electric aura, and so on.
Don't let her small size fool you, she possessed a full Kryptonian bloodline. If it came to a fight, Orvax and the others wouldn't even be a match for her.
However, Kara was still too young. She hadn't learned how to act in this situation. Even with all her power, when facing "invaders," she thought of one move, her ultimate move.
"Wah! Dad, someone's bullying me!"
Atlanna's expression was quite displeased. She vaguely realized that this matter might be quite troublesome.
If such a small girl could fly, how powerful must her father be?
Orvax didn't care, they had the mighty kingdom of Atlantis behind them.
Just then—
A gust of wind tore through the forest, stirring up countless flowers, grass, and leaves.
"Who?!"
Before the voice arrived, the person came with the light to Kara's side and picked her up.
Aaron held Kara, looking down at these Atlanteans below him.
His cold, calm gaze made people awe-struck.
"Which bastard dares to bully our little sister?!"
The next moment, Reika and Anzu, having completed their divine armor, arrived almost simultaneously.
Gwenpool also rapidly moved to the scene using her fourth wall ability.
Then came Circe, as well as Diana and Donna.
And they stood separately, vaguely surrounding the Atlanteans in the center.
The moment Atlanna saw Aaron, her heart pounded. She felt that this man completely fit her aesthetic preferences.
But she didn't have time to admire Aaron's handsome face. The terrifying aura emanating from around him made the Queen feel an urge to kneel.
"Misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding!"
"We are the Atlantis diplomatic corps, not invaders!"
Under Atlanna's disdainful gaze, Orvax instantly changed his expression, smiling ingratiatingly as he explained to everyone.
"Strictly speaking, we are sleepwalking, yes! Atlantis and Themyscira are allies! It has been so since ancient times."
"Our ancestor, the Sea King, and your ancestor, Zeus, are also biological brothers, so we can be considered brothers, right?"
Aaron didn't speak, but Circe sneered, "Dare to bully little Kara, even if Sea King Poseidon himself came, he would have to crawl out."
Circe showed no respect to Orvax and the others, and even spoke disrespectfully to Poseidon.
Orvax's face alternated between green and pale.
He didn't understand. He had already been so humble, had already explained the situation, yet why were they still so aggressive and disrespectful?
He didn't understand why the Amazons were so arrogant. Didn't they know that the strength of the Atlantis Kingdom was far superior to theirs?
The guard members also glared angrily. If not for the unknown oppressive feeling, they would have loved to shoot this presumptuous woman.
Seeing this, Atlanna was furious at Orvax's foolish behavior, but she also knew that she was the only one who could prevent the situation from escalating.
Atlanna stepped forward and said softly and gently, "To all you powerful warriors, I am Atlanna, the current Queen of Atlantis. I promise you, in the name of Atlantis, that we come to Themyscira with absolutely no ill intent."
"As for little Kara…"
Atlanna looked at the little girl at the center of the incident, her expression a bit awkward.
"As Orvax said, this is all a misunderstanding. This is his first time serving as my guard, so he's not proficient in what he should do. And we haven't had any conflict, have we?"
"Please, for the sake of our alliance in the ancient war, forgive our unintentional offense this time."
Finally, Atlanna's tone suddenly rose sharply, "Orvax, aren't you going to apologize to Kara?!"
Orvax trembled.
He looked at Kara, thinking that his noble self actually had to bow so subserviently to a little girl under five years old, which he found somewhat unacceptable.
"Orvax!"
"Yes, I'm sorry!"
Orvax lowered his head and said unwillingly.
However, a hint of resentment flashed in his unseen eyes.
He was the third most important figure in Atlantis, and even in front of the nominal Queen, he showed no fear.