[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-marvel-the-devourer":3,"chapter-marvel-the-devourer-marvel-the-devourer-chapter-237":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: The Devourer",{"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},1275385,1703,"Chapter 237: Steve's Heartache","marvel-the-devourer-chapter-237",237,"\u003Cp>Today was Raven's happiest day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She received the first and best gift of her life. Then she had a very memorable feast with a king big brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ate so, so much, things she had seen before but never dared to steal and eat. For the first time, she ate her fill without any worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Raven didn't understand many things yet, a thought formed in her mind: how wonderful it would be if time could stay frozen at this moment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she knew that the world would not revolve around her will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After today, she would return to her old life, a wandering \"thief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, the smile on Raven's face faded. But she tried her best not to show it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already received the most beautiful things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Children shouldn't be too greedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greed was the devil's scheme, she couldn't say anything that would make Aaron uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Aaron was so mysterious and outstanding. Whether he was a handsome Angel descended to the mortal realm, or the Christmas man who gave her a Christmas gift, or a foreign traveler visiting the U.S., he would eventually leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaron sensed Raven's inner thoughts. However, he couldn't make any promises now. After all, he hadn't yet figured out how to deal with Mystique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't stay in this world for decades and if he took Mystique, a world without Mystique might head in an unpredictable direction. Even he couldn't predict that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some thought, he came up with a plan but he couldn't tell Raven yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stroked Raven's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven looked up, trying hard to control her emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaron was about to meet a beautiful sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she... was a bothersome child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven looked around. Her body rapidly expanded, transforming into the likeness of Peggy Carter. Her demeanor, appearance, and clothing were identical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother, don't I look like her?\" 'Peggy' smiled charmingly, pursing her red lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven's transformation ability was truly amazing and she could even copy a person's aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from genetic-level detection, her disguise was flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Aaron knew that the Peggy in front of him was actually a ten-year-old girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaron's fingers rubbed Peggy's smooth cheek. Peggy instantly broke character, transforming back into Raven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, you are you, you don't need to pretend to be Peggy, understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven whispered, \"But... I saw that you really like this big sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't have a gift to give you, so I thought I'd transform into big sister to accompany you and make you happier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We still have some time, don't we?\" Aaron smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's great, but you are also unique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Raven immediately smiled happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaron secretly shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little girl is just a little girl, a couple of words and she's completely lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Charles only needed to offer some snacks to gain Raven's loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven was like a stray puppy. She didn't need much, just recognition and a home. Then she would give everything for you, even her life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, although Charles barely gave Raven a home, he never truly recognized her. This led to Erik taking advantage of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, even though Erik didn't care about Raven at all, treating her as a valuable, disposable tool,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven was also willing to help Erik with murder and arson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be a pity to give her to anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaron scanned his surroundings, found a hotel, and booked a luxury room. He temporarily settled Raven there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, he headed straight for the World's Fair hosted by Stark Industries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arriving at the exposition, he saw that Peggy was dressed in a magnificent white luxury gown and wore a white hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Aaron arrived, Peggy had just dismissed a soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peggy saw Aaron approaching, and with a brilliant smile on her face, she actively went to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, the burly man Peggy had just dismissed was standing with a thin, short man, watching Peggy and Aaron heading towards each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bucky shrugged. \"Steve, it's not that I don't want to help you, but this rose already has an owner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bucky looked at Aaron, who was extraordinary and attracted the attention of all the ladies as soon as he appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said against his conscience, \"In terms of looks, he's just a tiny bit worse than me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And he's very strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a pig could tell that Aaron was no ordinary person. The natural confidence he exuded was unique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaron smiled and, amidst many jealous gazes, picked the most beautiful flower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, no matter how unwilling they were, they had to admit that Aaron and Peggy together truly looked like a golden boy and girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if made for each other, an incredibly perfect match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steve looked at Peggy and Aaron, and lowered his head in disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bucky, you're right, maybe I should consider the serious matter at hand. This time, I must join the army.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bucky glanced at him. \"Don't worry, there are still three and a half million flowers in New York, one of them will surely belong to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steve shrugged noncommittally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up at Aaron, his eyes full of envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaron didn't notice Steve, and even if he did, he wouldn't care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right in front of Steve, he embraced Peggy. Then, under the jealous gazes of both women and men, Aaron kissed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Steve just stood there watching. That day, he stood like a nobody.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony's father, Howard Stark, was on stage showcasing his flying car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaron, meanwhile, was embracing Peggy, being affectionate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steve watched from the side, feeling like something was slipping away from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around the few of them, a group of blonde, busty women fluttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Aaron was already taken, it didn't stop them from crowding around to feast their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peggy saw this and couldn't help but laugh. \"Three and a half million flowers for you to pick, aren't you tempted?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At this moment, you are the most beautiful flower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaron's answer made Peggy quite excited. She subconsciously hugged Aaron even tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bucky's lips twitched. As an experienced ladies' man, he understood Aaron's underlying meaning perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were both the same kind of person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poor Steve... your love rival is such a formidable character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone Steve, even he himself had no chance of winning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just with that face, Aaron could thrive in the U.S. and enjoy a life of pleasure.\u003C\u002Fp>",1070,"2026-06-05T16:52:19.139Z",1,"novelbin.me","e65c25da983acdc48c219ab93245419aa678cfb17f7748317697c6193520a136","marvel-the-devourer-chapter-238","marvel-the-devourer-chapter-236",363,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-the-devourer-cover.jpg"]