[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-warhammer-to-raid-the-all-heavens":3,"chapter-starting-from-warhammer-to-raid-the-all-heavens-starting-from-warhammer-to-raid-the-all-heavens-chapter-44":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting from Warhammer to Raid the All Heavens",{"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},2277817,4456,"Chapter 44","starting-from-warhammer-to-raid-the-all-heavens-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>Over the following period, both sides engaged in friendly consultations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norman Osborn will sponsor two billion U.S. dollars as initial startup capital through private investment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, over the coming period, the research focus will gradually shift toward the development of the 'Compound Five'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for concerns regarding the military, Norman would have moved the entire pharmaceutical research team over immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Alvin transformed from a jobless drifter into a director of Watertech Biopharmaceutical Company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watertech Biopharmaceutical Company publicly claimed to research drugs for human health, but in truth, it was merely a facade to deceive the military and political circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that we have reached an agreement...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norman’s gaze toward 'Compound Five' was filled with greed and longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been for Alvin’s extraordinary abilities, Norman would have long since succumbed to his inner avarice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, it’s yours now—from this moment on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin casually tossed it, as if utterly indifferent to the value of the vial in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norman nearly died of shock, frantically reaching out to catch it—only to find the vial hovering motionless in midair, as if held by an invisible hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be so tense, Mr. Osborn.\" Alvin flicked his index finger slightly, and the vial drifted gently into Norman’s palm: \"With me here, nothing will go wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at the azure vial in his palm, Norman’s heart beat uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This seemingly ordinary vial could awaken superhuman abilities within a human body, utterly breaking free from mortal limitations!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Norman Osborn, who held hundreds of billions in assets and stood atop American capital, nearly lost control of his greed and wanted to inject it on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Alvin had already anticipated Norman’s thoughts, speaking calmly: \"By the way, there’s one thing I must remind you of, Mr. Osborn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norman snapped back to attention, turning to Alvin: \"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This vial of Compound Five is not perfect,\" Alvin smiled. \"Its effects last only twenty-four hours, and come with unknown, severe side effects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single simple sentence completely shattered Norman’s hidden intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t that normal, Mr. Osborn?\" Alvin crossed his right leg over his left, hands folded on his knee, and smiled serenely at Norman’s stunned and furious gaze: \"If Compound Five were flawless, why would I have come to you for cooperation? Don’t you agree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norman fell silent, and the Compound Five in his hand no longer seemed so alluring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I wasn’t lying to you just now, Mr. Osborn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin uncrossed his legs, leaned forward slightly, his voice low like a demon’s temptation: \"A perfect Compound Five would grant permanent superpowers with zero side effects—and I... am the best example. So, Mr. Osborn, please work hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, I understand your meaning...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norman closed his eyes, then let out a low chuckle, reopening them to stare at Alvin: \"You’re warning me not to entertain other schemes, aren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had truly lost control and injected the vial without telling Alvin, once the twenty-four-hour effect wore off, he’d be nothing but a lamb awaiting slaughter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s best that you understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin made no denial of his intent—he was indeed striking at 'Norman'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young, but your mind is heavy,\" Norman said, not with disgust but with a hint of admiration: \"Good. What I want isn’t a temporary potion, but a flawless Compound Five. Cooperation is the best path. I appreciate your straightforwardness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, let us wish for a fruitful partnership, Mr. Osborn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin raised his teacup, a smile forming on his face: \"Believe me, this will be the wisest decision of your life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To Watertech!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To the future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged smiles and drained their teacups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watertech Biopharmaceutical Group officially launched today, with Executive Director Alvin Valthius, Board Member Norman Osborn, and the still-unaware Tony Stark!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New York time, 8:37 p.m., night had fallen, lights glimmered across the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sleek silver-and-black Lamborghini screeched to a halt before the grand mansion hosting the charity gala.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of reporters waited at the entrance; upon seeing the car’s license plate, they surged forward excitedly, raising cameras and microphones, holding their breath for the legendary man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scissor doors lifted, and as Alvin stepped out, the reporters’ eager anticipation turned to shock and disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why isn’t it Tony Stark?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that’s Tony Stark’s car! Who the hell is this guy?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters stared blankly—they had expected Tony Stark, but instead, a complete stranger emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Mr. Valthius, over here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Obadiah Stane, a senior figure of Stark Industries and Tony’s uncle, descended the red carpet steps with a beaming smile, arms wide to embrace Alvin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obadiah’s gesture turned the reporters’ disappointment into sharp interest, like sharks scenting blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t fools—Obadiah was a founding pillar of Stark Industries; anyone he treated with such gravity could not be ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Stane, it’s an honor to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin returned the embrace with equal warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must thank you on Tony’s behalf, Mr. Valthius.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obadiah clapped his shoulder hard, sighing: \"Without you, he might have died in Afghanistan. You have no idea how worried I was—thank heaven Tony came back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tony and I are friends; I merely did what any friend would.\" Alvin offered his habitual false smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, had he not known the plot, Obadiah’s performance might have fooled him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his methods were crude indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to formally introduce Mr. Alvin Valthius!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obadiah gripped his hand and announced loudly to the merchants, politicians, and reporters: \"He is the hero who single-handedly eradicated an entire terrorist organization in the Middle East and rescued Tony Stark! Let us give a warm welcome to Mr. Alvin Valthius!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine, you bastard—you’re playing it this way, are you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin’s face wore a false smile, but inside, he had already marked Obadiah down in blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuck this guy—Tony deliberately concealed his escape to protect Alvin, and now this son of a bitch has exposed it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin didn’t need to think to know that after today, countless eyes would turn toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, that included S.H.I.E.L.D.!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why? The reason was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin had just spotted, among the crowd, the woman dressed in a black gown—Black Widow, posing as a gala guest.\u003C\u002Fp>",1026,"2026-06-20T00:45:41.385Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ac8be11fea4305497013328247f95017962c459403f448ebca0299c75ae42998","starting-from-warhammer-to-raid-the-all-heavens-chapter-45","starting-from-warhammer-to-raid-the-all-heavens-chapter-43",588,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-warhammer-to-raid-the-all-heavens-cover.jpg"]