[{"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-510":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},1722016,2198,"Chapter 510 510: Informing the Young Master","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-510",510,"\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>If the videotape in Jack Reacher's hand was the deadly tape Henry believed it to be, then it explained one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter whether this world's Helmut Zemo—the mastermind from Captain America: Civil War—was a Hydra member or not, the way he obtained the tape in the future was very likely the same method Reacher had used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because according to Henry's understanding, Hydra's internal resources were nowhere near as smoothly shared as outsiders imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Branches under different leaders often sabotaged one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppose the Hydra-controlled S.H.I.E.L.D. faction had also sought to suppress the truth and obtained footage of the crash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They most likely focused on the digital system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was S.H.I.E.L.D.'s doing, they would have had their own reasons for hiding the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reacher had mentioned that the newly installed digital surveillance system was malfunctioning, which explained why the crash footage was supposedly never saved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that could also have been a cover story used by intelligence agencies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once surveillance hard drives passed their retention period, recovery became extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old data would be overwritten to make room for new recordings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even traces left in the drive mechanisms themselves would be buried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever handled the cover-up had clearly only looked at the visible digital system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had overlooked the old videotape system beneath the surface—the one that should have been scrapped but hadn't yet been removed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That oversight created the opportunity for both Jack Reacher now, and Baron Zemo in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since Reacher had obtained the tape today, future Zemo was going to have a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Henry no longer doubted the tape's authenticity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he asked one more question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does your source still have any other copies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reacher replied calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I paid him well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he's smart, he knows this kind of thing can't be sold a second or third time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he's stupid enough not to understand that, then whatever consequences follow are his to bear alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person most likely to care about this information—and pay the highest price for it—was the young master behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond that, Howard Stark's death was old news from seven or eight years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether the truth surfaced or not would not affect the current balance of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Reacher not trying to suppress the information was understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because to anyone else, the information had little value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That assumption, of course, depended on Tony Stark already knowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a moment, Henry asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You watched the contents?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reacher nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I conducted a preliminary investigation into the killer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But pushing further would trigger exactly the kind of problems I mentioned earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I stopped there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I contacted you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My original orders from my superior were only to assist with the investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They did not include arresting anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And in this matter, I have no legal authority anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn't military jurisdiction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fully understanding the situation, Henry said directly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It sounds like the intelligence you've gathered is already enough to notify that person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Based on my judgment, once you brief him, your mission is over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because what comes next will be conflict on another level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reacher looked relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If so, that would be excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This private assignment has taken too much of my time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still have many real criminals who deserve attention—and they're still walking free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, BB-2 rolled out from the hatch beneath the stove again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, balancing on its head was a portable phone unlike any commercial model.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Duck floated above it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than dialing normally, a small connector extended from its utility arm and plugged directly into the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it dialed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, the call connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was the middle of the night, the person on the other end sounded full of murderous irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who the hell is calling this number?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this isn't important, I guarantee you won't see tomorrow's sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And by important, I mean World War Three—or some unlucky asteroid heading for Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you'd better pray I'm fully awake right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the connection, Henry said plainly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The investigation from over a year ago has results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to see it, come over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words were simultaneously broadcast through Little Duck's speaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fu—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Henry heard the F-word begin, he immediately cut the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he said cheerfully to Reacher:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That should make him come as fast as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he could open portals, he'd probably appear behind us right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He meant it as a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Reacher suddenly looked like he had seen a ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed his eyes in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry asked through Little Duck:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought I just saw sparks appear in midair,\" Reacher said slowly. \"Then they vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have some kind of strange device here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Duck immediately spun in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One flaw of the drone was that its field of vision only covered the direction of its camera, leaving blind spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Henry asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where exactly did you see sparks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About five o'clock from where you were floating before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five inches upward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Duck quickly repositioned and examined the indicated location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Close enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It circled the spot several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the sensors on Little Duck were still too limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps whatever had happened left no detectable trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry found nothing unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no better answer, he shrugged verbally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe your eyes were playing tricks on you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it. Get some rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You still have to bounce all the way back to the city tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of repeating that trip made even a hard man like Jack Reacher feel pain in places best left unnamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry was about to dock Little Duck on its charging station and put it into standby mode when Reacher spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I ask you something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it's something I can answer, I will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hidden meaning was obvious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn't answer, he wouldn't say a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, Little Duck floated back toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reacher didn't ask for favors or make deals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to know about vampires.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Duck lowered itself and hovered in front of him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you want to know about vampires?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they're living among us, then knowing more can't hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I've got a score to settle with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if the ones who attacked me already died by your hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As dark evil creatures, vampires clearly already had a deep-rooted public image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one seemed interested in asking whether any vampires might be decent people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Reacher's attitude was perfectly normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want to know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Habits. Weaknesses. Traits. Distribution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How to find them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How to avoid them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What to watch out for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Henry generously funded Blade and his vampire hunters to make life miserable for vampires, he certainly wasn't going to suppress Reacher's curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Henry's control, BB-2 brought out a white projection screen and hung it on the wall directly facing Reacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lights inside the container dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then BB-2 moved before the screen and began projecting images.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Duck became the lecturer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry explained everything he had personally observed about vampire biology and their situation in Los Angeles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also described what he knew of other regions—including Europe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though only in broad terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't provide detailed descriptions of each faction's structure or political traits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even reserved judgment on whether all vampires were truly the same species.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Henry knew something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Morbius existed in this universe, then that man was a completely different breed of vampire from the kind Blade hunted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which only proved one thing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This universe was an absolute mess.\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>",1346,"2026-06-06T15:31:35.574Z",1,"novelbin.me","c50e3d36bea5bd2edcb083499c8a02e21b8e885fb616934123df808139fd6f34","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-511","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-509",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-cover.jpg"]