[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit":3,"chapter-marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-44":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: Starting with the Ice-Ice Fruit",{"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},1733241,2216,"Chapter 44: The Mature Real Estate Agent, Awakening the Ice-Ice Fruit","marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>Midtown High.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Stacy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent rubbed his sleepy eyes and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he realize the classroom was filled with police officers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vincent, were you sleeping through all of this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George Stacy frowned, clearly displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, sir. Insomnia last night,\" Vincent replied with a polite smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the officers. \"Did something happen at school?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Lizard attacked,\" George said, his mood foul. But looking at the young man who was dating his daughter, he softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? The Lizard was here?\" Vincent feigned shock, standing up abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine now. You need to leave. School is suspended for a few days,\" George waved his hand, turning to leave. \"Remember to take Gwen home safely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent grabbed his backpack and rushed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George watched him go, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sleeping in class? Looking exhausted?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George's face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't tell me...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a father, the thought of his daughter being \"active\" with this boy made his blood pressure spike. No father was ever ready for that reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>School Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen was waiting, her face serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you fall asleep on purpose so my dad would find you?\" she asked, exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I'm genuinely tired,\" Vincent yawned, giving her a knowing look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen punched him in the arm, but she pulled her punch at the last second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"School is closed for a few days,\" she said, trying to sound relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But deep down, she was troubled. Dr. Connors was her mentor. Peter Parker was her friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To learn that they were the monsters... it hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They used to be the top three students: Vincent first, Gwen second, Peter third. Now, that trio was broken forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't press Vincent about his \"Kung Fu\" or water magic. She was just glad he was safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dropping Gwen off at her apartment, Vincent didn't stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drove straight to his Long Island estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Island Estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voluptuous woman in a tight business suit was waiting for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia, his high-end real estate agent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Julia. You look radiant,\" Vincent said, naturally resting his hand on her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia kissed him on the cheek. \"Mr. Hall. Thank you for your continued business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent squeezed lightly. \"I'm a loyal man. I buy all my houses from you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia's eyes sparkled. \"And I'm loyal to my best clients.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She winked. The subtext was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you find what I asked for?\" Vincent asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Several estates away from Manhattan, perfect for privacy. Would you like a presentation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please,\" Vincent narrowed his eyes, appreciating her form. \"But make it... vivid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Hour Later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia left, looking flushed and happy with her commission (and other things).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent walked down to his private beach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Atlantic Ocean stretched out before him, vast and golden under the setting sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat on a lounge chair and opened the System Interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Vincent Hall]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Wealth Points: 487,750,000 (Usable for Upgrades)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Desire Points: 10,360,000 (Usable for Limit Break)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Abilities: Ice-Ice Fruit (Mastery+), Psychic Immunity (Passive), Hydro-Kinesis (Mastery+)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills: Baji-Mizong Art (Transcendence)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Active Missions:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fragrance of Heroes: (Infinite)Prestige (Magneto): Incomplete.Prestige (SHIELD): Incomplete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wealth hasn't moved much,\" Vincent noted. \"But Desire Points finally broke 10 Million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lizard incident gave him over a million points. But the real heavy lifting came from his \"private sessions\" with Gwen and Jessica. Their intense emotions generated massive amounts of points, pushing him over the threshold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's time,\" Vincent decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether it's SHIELD or the Brotherhood, I'm going to need more power. Mastery isn't enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up and walked toward the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"System. Initiate Limit Break for the Ice-Ice Fruit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Target: Ice-Ice Fruit (Logia)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Level: Mastery]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Next Level: Awakening]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cost: 10,000,000 Desire Points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Confirm?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Confirm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent stepped into the waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, Devil Fruit users sank like hammers. But with his Hydro-Kinesis, the ocean embraced him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked deeper, until the water covered his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, the cold began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entropy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Get The FULL NOVEL at Once!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get 40% OFF Using Code: DFCC7\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@patreon.com\u002FAuthorizz\u003C\u002Fp>",666,"2026-06-06T16:16:52.583Z",1,"novelbin.me","9825f10f77cce3f4297bed310ec97b39cb194a9d3bec0158b5ffdeb78c1f74d0","marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-45","marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-43",116,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-cover.jpg"]