[{"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-533":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},1722039,2198,"Chapter 533 533: Trouble Returns","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-533",533,"\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>\"Ohhh~ forgot to introduce her—this is my sister, Wanda Maximoff. —\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Quicksilver rattled on at top speed, Henry looked at the famously renowned Scarlet Witch standing before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to describe it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His only thought was that reality was even more impressive than the movies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, she wasn't wearing the classic costume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both siblings were dressed casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, what should be there was definitely there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Siblings?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which version of Marvel continuity retcon was this now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then again, if they were the MCU brother-and-sister pair born in 1989, they'd still be at the runny-nose age in this timeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman in front of him clearly was not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—Honestly, I've wanted to introduce you two for a long time, but Wanda always refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Until today. She suddenly asked me to bring her to find you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But tracking you down isn't easy. I ran all over the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I couldn't find you here, I wouldn't even know where else to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I even asked people at the school to call you, but you never answered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry replied matter-of-factly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calls from Xavier Gifted... ah, the Jean Grey School for Gifted Youngsters are blacklisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that number calls, it auto-hangs up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah? You can do that?\" Quicksilver widened his eyes in amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your sister looks like she's about to beat you to death, and you still want to keep discussing this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry wasn't eager to talk to the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply didn't want these siblings—uh, brother and sister—to start causing a scene here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quicksilver looked like a complete idiot, glancing at Henry, then Wanda, then back again, eyes darting between them with comedic effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he fixed his gaze on his younger sister and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really this desperate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you were in your thirties, I was the one worried, trying to find you a decent brother-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But now you're already fort—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished, Quicksilver vanished from his spot in a burst of speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crimson energy bolt from Scarlet Witch dispersed right before splattering into Henry's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry could have dodged it as easily as Quicksilver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had wanted to test the power of magic—and was fully prepared to catch the attack with his hand rather than his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Wanda's control was even better than he'd imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't even need to raise a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor did things escalate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply glared murderously at the brother who had already fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion at the front door naturally drew attention from everyone gathered inside the dining room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within, Katharine Hepburn called loudly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Henry, who's at the door?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning his head, Henry shouted back:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friends here to see me! I'm talking with them outside for a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he gestured for them to move farther away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring her runaway brother, Wanda Maximoff grabbed Henry's outstretched hand and dragged him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was to prevent the rude possibility that he'd lure her farther off, then shut the door and ignore her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And honestly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was absolutely something Henry would do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when she yanked him out into the courtyard beside the parked cars, guilt kept him from resisting in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It definitely wasn't because she was... substantial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Definitely not because she was pretty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, no other reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dragging him from the doorway to the open driveway, Wanda casually flicked her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The front door slammed shut without anyone touching it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry had just begun trying to analyze how the magic worked when the woman—whether she actually used the title Scarlet Witch or not—said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please don't do that. It causes me trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he had no idea what sort of trouble she meant, Henry had no desire to do something unwelcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he abandoned the fleeting chance to study her spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did she formally extend a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wanda Maximoff. It's an honor to meet you, Mr. Brown.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Henry Brown. Pleased to meet you, Ms. Maximoff.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the lady had offered first, Henry politely shook her hand lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they released hands, no magical chemistry sparked whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman merely said coolly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should clarify first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My earlier refusal to meet you was not because I disliked you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was because of a directive issued by the Sorcerer Supreme to the entire magical community.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was simply obeying orders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Well then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another very important name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Sorcerer Supreme is...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The guardian of Earth's magical dimensions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Normally, he doesn't concern himself with mundane affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if witches or sorcerers slaughter each other or devour one another.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So my case is unusual.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry gave a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had also noticed one detail:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When referring to the Sorcerer Supreme, this member of the magical world had used he.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the Sorcerer Supreme was male?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanda answered bluntly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know the full details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only know that old man rarely speaks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But when he does, if people don't obey, things become very bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you coming to see me means the restriction has been lifted?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or is something so serious that you had to ignore the order and come anyway?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it's the second one, please go back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll pretend I never saw you, and we can all stay peaceful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In fact, I'm here because the Sorcerer Supreme told me to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Pietro knows you, I wouldn't need introductions or proof of identity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I just refuse directly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter what it is you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry said instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The message he asked me to deliver was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If the Void completely loses control, can you guarantee you'll be able to protect the people you want to protect?'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was about that matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry smiled bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You never considered asking the X-Men?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know if you realize it, but Jean Grey possesses—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Phoenix Force. We know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanda cut him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the Phoenix is incomplete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Jean Grey has not properly trained herself to use that power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In short, she cannot face the Void alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the other X-Men, there's even less to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They already failed once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fact they all escaped alive is proof they were both strong enough—and lucky enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the X-Men had already gone in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it sounded like the results were ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If even the X-Men failed, then who can deal with that... what did you call him? The Void?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't he the Sentry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or do you mean someone else entirely?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The relationship between them is complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may think of the Void as the Sentry if you like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The X-Men failed because they lacked a sufficiently powerful front-line fighter to block the Void's attacks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In MMORPG terms:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They lacked a proper tank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the X-Men, the obvious meat-shields would be Wolverine and Colossus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iceman counted as a caster-tank, maybe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though whether those three had joined yet in this timeline was another matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanda continued, apparently explaining their battle plan:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both Jean and Professor X are prepared to oppose the Void in the fields where they excel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The magical community has also gathered under the Sorcerer Supreme's orders to fight him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But we lack someone who can physically restrain him at close range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only you can do that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least... that's what the Sorcerer Supreme said.\"\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>",1257,"2026-06-06T15:31:35.574Z",1,"novelbin.me","a594a45b7f544368276bfc6e2d741b75baf461dddc3ebada171d7d7e5245e901","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-534","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-532",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-cover.jpg"]