[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman":3,"chapter-marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-414":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: A Lazy-Ass Superman",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1721920,2198,"Chapter 414 414 — A Research Bottleneck","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-414",414,"\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For 40 advanced chapters, visit my Patreon:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon - Twilight_scribe1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kingo stared at the disturbingly detailed medical report in his hands, then looked back up at Henry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I hadn't watched you conduct the examination and write this myself,\" he said slowly, \"I would suspect you had secretly dissected an Eternal to obtain this data.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're the first Eternal I've ever met,\" Henry replied. \"Before meeting you, I wasn't even certain your kind existed. And I promised I'd share all my findings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strictly speaking, he wasn't lying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew of the Eternals—but whether they truly existed in this universe had been uncertain until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Half a day,\" Kingo muttered. \"You did all this in half a day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was only an examination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Henry's speed came from prior conceptual familiarity. He already knew several possible origin models for the Eternals—Celestial-made constructs, or genetically altered early humans from a million years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His task had simply been to determine which framework fit Kingo—and fill in the observational blanks accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The decisive factor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their DNA.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It bore no resemblance whatsoever to human genetic structures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An eight-strand, four-dimensional helical configuration—biologically impossible under conventional Earth chemistry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of Henry's time had been spent analyzing that alien genomic architecture while drafting the handwritten report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kingo sighed, flipping through the pages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I rescheduled filming. Cleared three days for you. I never expected this much progress in hours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had planned to grant Henry three full days for preliminary study. If Henry failed to produce something acceptable within that window, the \"test\" would effectively end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, Henry exceeded expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Kingo felt a faint unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this young Kryptonian could uncover so much so quickly… what else might he discover?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry, however, seemed genuinely curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've lived in modern society for centuries. Have you never conducted systematic health examinations?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kingo shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ajak—our healer—can directly cure injuries. We tell her where it hurts, or she sees the wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We do not suffer disease. Only combat injuries require treatment. And I should clarify—human weapons cannot harm us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry then asked, \"Why did your people come to Earth? I assume it wasn't exile like my supposed Kryptonian background.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kingo smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We were sent to protect Earth's civilization. Though not in the way you imagine. Not as caretakers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A hostile alien species—the Deviants—arrived here. We were deployed to eliminate them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That mission concluded centuries ago. Since then, we await recall orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We do not interfere in human affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So no—before you ask—we did not participate in world wars. They were not our wars. Though… some among us disagreed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood detachment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether as a Kryptonian or as a transmigrator, he too lacked complete emotional belonging to Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had people he cared about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But becoming a self-sacrificing superhero devoted to \"saving the world\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn't him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kingo noticed Henry did not probe further about global conflicts. That subtle indifference reassured him. If Henry felt no inherited duty to Earth, negotiations would be simpler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting aside the report, Kingo asked, \"Is there more you can do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To proceed further, I'd require biological samples. And potentially invasive procedures. We agreed not to go that far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you figured out how to utilize cosmic energy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not yet. Understanding the mechanism isn't enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I expected as much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Eternal abilities were so easily replicated, Kryptonians would be terrifying beyond reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, Kingo asked, \"Would blood samples help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. But would you consent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kingo considered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A new condition. If you help resolve my friend's condition—even providing a viable method or recommendation—I will give you fifty milliliters… no, one hundred milliliters of blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Generous terms. I suppose I passed your test.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You exceeded expectations, Kryptonian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was genuine satisfaction in Kingo's voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have time? We can visit my friend immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Australia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry raised a brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're free? I assumed you were busier than I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kingo grinned and winked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have confidence in your efficiency.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well. I have no urgent obligations. But what about our business agreement?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kingo thought for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For contracts with American companies, it is best to comply with U.S. law. I'll dispatch someone from my side who holds a California legal license to negotiate detailed terms with Stark Pictures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. We'll draft a memorandum of understanding first—provide them a framework. By the time we return from Australia, the contract should be prepared. You'll come to Los Angeles to sign?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kingo chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's been a long time since I visited America. The last time I was in North America, it was during westward expansion. The locals weren't particularly welcoming to my complexion. I haven't returned since.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry gave a self-deprecating smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I suppose I'm fortunate. This Kryptonian happens to look like a white man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🎉 Power Stone Goal Announcement! 🎉\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll release one bonus chapter for every 500 Power Stones we hit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let me know what should I do\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your support means everything—let's crush these goals together! Keep voting, and let the stones pile up! 🚀\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>",853,"2026-06-06T15:31:22.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","50ce92e4bbd8832306c9e12198e15e4810b9e2d76c5a7817970e99d84a36bddb","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-415","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-413",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-cover.jpg"]