Chapter 3999: MU: The Super-Body Event (90)

With a "creak," the door was pushed open. The main universe Captain America walked in, looked at the pale main universe Doctor Strange, and said, "Shi Difen, are you okay? I heard you have some magic power disorder. The Sorcerer Supreme of the central universe sent some magic potion."

The main universe Captain America took out a bottle of potion and placed it on the bedside table, then said, "Although I don't understand magic very well, the other Doctor Stranges said it's quite effective. Remember to drink it before you sleep."

To the main universe Captain America's surprise, the main universe Doctor Strange didn't hesitate at all, opened the bottle cap, and poured it into his mouth in one breath.

The main universe Captain America sat down beside him, put his shield aside, and saw the main universe Doctor Strange frown in pain, the magic light in his eyes brightened for a moment, and then slowly subsided.

"It is indeed effective, thank you."

The main universe Captain America smiled at him, then said, "The Sorcerer Supreme of the central universe said you didn't wear a Vison ring, which caused you to be exposed to a vacuum environment for a moment, which affected your respiratory tract and might have also received some radiation, so you still need to stay in the hospital for observation for a period of time. Don't think too much, just recuperate well."

"How many people died?" The main universe Doctor Strange looked at him and asked.

The main universe Captain America was silent for a moment, then said, "According to preliminary statistics, there should be more than a dozen. Besides ordinary Asgardian warriors, there are two Lei Shen's and five Doctor Stranges."

The main universe Doctor Strange's hand tightened again.

"There will always be casualties in war," the main universe Captain America said, "The fortunate thing is that the opponent's loss this time is greater than ours. Many Green Lantern ships they brought have disintegrated, and reconstruction takes time, and also requires a lot of energy. Their personnel loss is also not small, and those who died were all superheroes, and we also captured three Lassos of Truth. This can already be counted as a not-so-small victory."

"If we had retreated at that time, there wouldn't have been this battle."

"This battle was going to be fought sooner or later. If not fought here at the outpost, it would be fought at the front line of the Asgard base. There would also be sacrifices then. This is not entirely your fault, don't think too much."

The main universe Doctor Strange suddenly looked at Captain America and said, "Can you tell me about the wars you've fought?"

"What do you mean? World War II?"

"Yes, what battles have you participated in?"

"That's a lot. However, most of the time I was conducting operations behind enemy lines, rarely appearing on the front battlefield, but I have also fought many street battles. If you want to hear, I can tell you."

"You've seen many people sacrifice, right?"

The main universe Captain America nodded and said, "Yes, many people died in front of me. I have tried my best to save them, but life is fragile. The taste of watching them pass away is not good, but I have gotten used to it."

"Used to it?"

"Yes, for a soldier, one must always get used to sacrifice, and even get used to those nightmares about death, because sooner or later I will die like that too. Fear cannot change the result, only accelerate death. People who cannot adapt to death will embrace it sooner."

"I suddenly realized the heaviness of this matter," the main universe Doctor Strange said, "It's not that you decide to fight a war, and then victory walks toward you by itself. Or rather, what comes faster than that is a kind of fear like being strangled by the throat."

"New recruits are all like this," the main universe Captain America said, "Before truly participating in the war, no one can imagine the cruelty of this matter. Any place that takes death as a matter of course is hell; you can only adapt, not escape."

"And I started this war with my own hands..." The main universe Doctor Strange's fingers gripping the railing turned white, and he said, "I didn't expect it to be like this."

"Actually, I'm a bit strange, what did you not expect?" The main universe Captain America said with some confusion, "Did you not think that fighting would kill people? But I think this is a common sense question. As long as there is war, there will definitely be bloodshed and sacrifice. Don't you know this?"

"I just... have never been so close to it."

"I understand," the main universe Captain America sighed and said, "You thought you could be high and mighty, commanding the soldiers on the front line to win victory, and then enjoy the wonderful results brought by the victory of the war. But you only now discovered that you are actually the soldier, and victory is to be cast by your blood. But the taste of bleeding is not good, making you feel fear."

He paused for a moment and then continued: "If we were ordinary people living on Earth, then perhaps, you would have the opportunity to become the person standing in the Congressional seat, commanding soldiers to sell their lives for you. There are indeed many such people who have lived a glorious life, never feeling the fear of front-line soldiers."

"However, in the confrontation of the multiverse, no one can stay out of it. Because disasters that can endanger the multiverse will only treat all living intelligent life as a whole. There is no humanitarianism, no nuclear non-proliferation, and no opportunity for negotiation. It will indiscriminately destroy everyone; whether it is the commander or the soldier on the front line, they face the same fear. This is exactly what we need to overcome, isn't it?"

The main universe Doctor Strange was silent, his eyes became very empty, as if his soul was roaming in the universe. No one knew what he had actually felt.

The main universe Captain America stayed for a while and then left, and then the main universe Lei Shen came again. The main universe Doctor Strange seemed to have finally come back to his senses, and he glanced at the main universe Lei Shen.

"Hi, are you okay?" The main universe Lei Shen greeted him, then said, "They said you might have to stay here for a while, I just came over to take a look."

"Have you seen them?" The main universe Doctor Strange suddenly asked.

"What?"

"Your counterparts, have you seen how they died?"

"Uh, I saw. Seriously, they were quite unlucky, fortunately I reacted relatively quickly and didn't step on the trap." The main universe Lei Shen said somewhat awkwardly, "Just now I sent them a message, they said the pain when death comes is retained, but the process is very fast, only the first moment is more painful, and then it's like waking up from a nightmare. So you don't have to worry too much."

"Don't you think..."

"Don't think what?"

"Don't you feel afraid?"

"Watching people who look exactly like me die in front of me is indeed a bit strange, like watching a horror movie. You know, the kind where a ghost suddenly strangles you in the mirror." The main universe Lei Shen shook his head, then said, "However, if you say I'm afraid because of this, not really. Death is death, people will all die."

The main universe Doctor Strange was silent again. The main universe Lei Shen thought he had said the wrong thing, he thought about it and tried to make up for it: "This is actually not because I am how strong, but because Asgard's culture is like this. In our view, honor is more important than life."

"To tell you the truth, the two Lei Shen's who died in this battle are still cheering. Everyone in the group is celebrating for them, because they are the two fiercest people in the whole battle, well demonstrating Asgard's honor spirit of not fearing strong enemies. They even recorded the screen, preparing to take it back to show Odin, maybe Odin will give them an award."

"But those who survived are not depressed, because this means they can fight more battles. Before I came, they were still talking, it's been a long time since they fought such a satisfying battle. This should all be thanked to you."

Saying this, the main universe Lei Shen grinned and said: "At first there were a few people who didn't come because they thought it might be boring, now one by one they are howling and rushing here. But they missed the most exciting battle, it's a pity."

The main universe Doctor Strange couldn't help turning his head away, as if there was nothing to talk about with this kind of natural war maniac.

The main universe Lei Shen then realized he was a bit carried away, he couldn't help scratching his face, then said: "Actually, I know what you are thinking, nothing more than new recruit syndrome. The worst situation encountered on the battlefield is much worse than imagined before the war, so you feel a bit collapsed. But in fact, if you keep fighting, you will find that there is no worst, only worse. There are many things more tragic than death."

"……For example?"

"For example, everyone died, and you survived. For example, your closest friend died to save you, and you survived. For example, someone you could have saved died in front of you. For example, you tried everything, but in the end, death and failure came together."

"Lei Shen." Professor X's voice suddenly appeared at the door. The main universe Lei Shen subconsciously looked, and when he saw the young Charles standing in front of him, he opened his mouth in surprise.

"Wait a minute, you are really young, and really don't need to sit in a wheelchair!" The main universe Lei Shen stood up, looked at Charles and said.

Charles smiled helplessly, then pointed to the door for him. The main universe Lei Shen touched his nose and walked out sheepishly.

Charles walked over and sat on the edge of the bed, poured a glass of water for the main universe Doctor Strange and said: "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine." The main universe Doctor Strange seemed to have recovered some spirit, he picked up the water and poured it into his mouth, then wiped his mouth. This slightly rough behavior didn't look like him.

"I think this is a good approach," Charles suddenly said, "If the psychological transformation hasn't arrived yet, then imitate in behavior first, making yourself look like a soldier will greatly reduce the fear psychology. Erik did this back then too."

"Don't you think I'm very naive?" The main universe Doctor Strange looked at him, "I clearly firmly started the war, yet I feel fear."

"If you throw everyone who has ever started a war in history onto the front-line battlefield, their performance might not be better than yours." Charles said.

The main universe Doctor Strange twitched the corners of his mouth slightly, but it didn't look like he was smiling. Charles continued: "Although your situation is not good now, I still must notify you that the main participants of this war must return to Earth for a meeting. If you feel your physical condition can still withstand it..."

The main universe Doctor Strange had already sat up, he took a deep breath and said: "I'll go back now."

Charles reached out to stop him, then said: "I'm afraid I have to remind you that some very pragmatic people in the ordinary government will require everyone to conduct extremely detailed reviews and self-criticisms. Some scenes that might make you feel fear will be repeatedly reproduced, not just in pictures, and not even in video form, but by directly extracting memories and played in your minds by me. This might cause a certain amount of pressure on your spirit. If you feel you can't withstand it, I can tell them that your psychological assessment didn't pass, and you are temporarily unable to attend the meeting."

The main universe Doctor Strange paused for a moment when opening the portal, but only for a moment, and then he said without looking back: "I'm not sure if I can withstand it, but I must go. I only ask you one thing, if I have a stress reaction, knock me out in time. Thank you!" ===== CHAPTER 4000 =====