[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-kryptonian-slacker-in-marvel":3,"chapter-the-kryptonian-slacker-in-marvel-the-kryptonian-slacker-in-marvel-chapter-32":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Marvel's Salted Fish Kryptonian",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2231226,4185,"Chapter 32: Target Identity","the-kryptonian-slacker-in-marvel-chapter-32",32,"\u003Cp>Tony Stark, fierce as a beast, moved forward with standard tactical maneuvers as if he were a master marksman. He would let out a burst of fire whenever he saw someone with a gun, and judging by the results, he didn't miss a single shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, Henry was covering his back. If Tony’s rifle was about to run dry, he would fire a shot to send those gunmen—whose affiliation with the Continental Hotel remained uncertain—on their way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, it seemed the opposition wasn't on a killing spree. Most of the guests and staff from the banquet were simply herded into the corners of rooms, cowering like quails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gunshots heard earlier were mostly warnings. Only a tiny minority who were out of their minds—those high on drugs—had resisted and were subsequently silenced by gunfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By comparison, the duo of Tony and Henry were the truly ruthless ones...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those hit by Henry still had a chance of survival if treated in time, with no risk of permanent disability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony’s marksmanship, however, was inconsistent. Some fell with shots to the forehead, while others were hit in the body and left with a final breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Tony Stark didn't have the habit of delivering finishing shots; he was focused solely on neutralizing the threat to the banquet as quickly as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the first floor of the villa was cleared by the pair. Tony didn't forget to tell the survivors that Stark Industries’ security team would arrive shortly, and that everyone should stay put and hide in a secure spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, some bold individuals picked up the guns dropped by the gunmen and fled, either with others or alone. They all just wanted to get out of the villa to avoid being caught in the crossfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Henry couldn't stop Tony’s actions, Tony Stark couldn't command this group of strangers from all walks of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, everyone was only responsible for their own life. It could be said that the young master of the Stark family wasn't yet a figure capable of being a pillar of strength in this era. If they could escape, who would stay on the battlefield?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether to continue clearing the second floor or to challenge the open area by the pool, which was a source of trouble, was not even a choice. Tony was already hiding at the edge of the floor-to-ceiling windows, seeing the scene by the pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, there were two groups of people controlling everyone by the pool from the front and the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young ladies who had been in the pool on inflatable mats had also been driven onto the poolside. Whether they were invited guests, or receptionists and party girls sent by the event company, they were all huddled together now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One group of gunmen was interrogating them fiercely, even threatening the group with their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony, having already discarded his empty rifle and switched to a pistol, asked Henry, \"Are you confident you can take on one of those groups?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry ejected his magazine, glanced at it, reloaded, and said, \"I have two bullets left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One word was worth a thousand; Tony no longer held any hope for Henry. He pondered to himself how to deal with the gunmen without harming the hostages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could find an answer, perhaps it was the earlier conversation, or the sound of Henry ejecting and reloading his magazine, that drew the attention of the gunmen by the pool. One group began walking toward the interior of the villa, firing wildly at the floor-to-ceiling windows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a third group of gunmen entered the pool area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation took a sharp turn for the worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony Stark didn't hide but charged instead, rushing out from the shattered floor-to-ceiling windows to counterattack the group firing wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden appearance of the two men startled the gunmen by the pool. The group that had been firing wildly split left and right, firing while searching for cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two groups of gunmen in the distance also raised their weapons and fired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While running, Tony shot down one of them, and the remaining two were taken care of by Henry. The two didn't stop, rushing to hide behind a low flower bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flower bed they were leaning against was now being pelted by two guns. Whether it was the future Iron Man or a Kryptonian, they had to shrink their bodies as much as possible to hide two people behind such a small flower bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, one person was just there to cause chaos. So Henry consciously hid in a more exposed position, ensuring the young master of the Stark family wouldn't be crying out from a bullet wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony ejected his magazine, saw it was empty, and realized he had only one round left in the chamber. He asked, \"Do you have any bullets left?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry displayed his pistol with the slide locked back, saying nothing. Tony cursed, \"Fuck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the gunmen opposite stopped firing. The sound of police sirens could be heard from afar; the gunmen didn't have much time to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gunmen were equally anxious. Someone cursed, \"Damn it, has anyone found the target yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same group threatened the people they had under control with their guns, shouting, \"Where the hell is Jia Xu Hilton! Has anyone seen him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't think those two from earlier can be your saviors; they can't even save themselves, you know. Maybe I don't need to keep so many of you; just one who can talk will do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newly arrived group of gunmen asked in a tone of frustration, \"Does none of you recognize what the target looks like?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go to hell! If we knew, we wouldn't be asking here for so long.\" The person who cursed fired a shot abruptly. It was unclear if they hit anyone, but it terrified the controlled crowd into screaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newly arrived group advised, \"Alright, no need to scare them. At least this group is loyal; that’s something worth praising.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another gunshot rang out, this time accompanied by a pig-like scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who fired was the leader of the newly arrived group. He said, \"Jia Xu Hilton, you have a group of good friends. But clearly, that’s not enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry, hiding behind the flower bed, recognized the voice. It really did sound like a pig being slaughtered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gunman who fired said, \"Oh, you’re lucky. Because the employer had a special request: before killing you, let you know why.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re going to kill me too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn't think we came with so many people just to put an extra hole in your ass, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spare me, I beg you, spare me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begging me is useless, because you said too many things you shouldn't have, and let too many people know. The employer doesn't like things spiraling out of control where he can't see them. You should know that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was wrong, I won't say it again. Please spare me this once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're begging the wrong person, Mr. Hilton. We are only responsible for killing you, not for forgiving you. Take my advice and go repent to God.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\" Tony shouted. Just as he was about to stand up, Henry pulled him back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two bullets whizzed over their heads, showing that this group had been waiting for the two heroes to pop their heads out. The third gunshot that followed silenced the little fatty's screams instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1268,"2026-06-18T01:36:48.144Z","2026-06-18T03:18:02.290Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","1a426ed33d3f32dec098a44ab59ed3d1cb63d3277d58a7d304597e59c6d9a410","the-kryptonian-slacker-in-marvel-chapter-33","the-kryptonian-slacker-in-marvel-chapter-31",253,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-s-salted-fish-kryptonian-cover.jpg"]