Marvel: Killing Makes You Stronger

Chapter 198: Inside Hulk’s Body

Bruce Banner was bewildered.

He even fell into a state of self-doubt, feeling as if he might be living in a dream.

The world felt strange to him now.

Because of that gamma ray experiment, an accident occurred, resulting in the birth of another personality, the Hulk. Injected with the super soldier serum and exposed to gamma rays, the Hulk transformed into a terrifyingly destructive monster.

Though the pain of being on the run was intense, it did not feel surreal to Bruce Banner.

But when he headed to the Arctic Circle and was confronted by the sorcerer Kaecilius and his followers, the surreal events began. They occupied his body, imprisoning his and the Hulk’s souls deep within.

Although imprisoned, he and the Hulk were fully aware of what was happening outside.

They witnessed Kaecilius drawing dark power and communicating with a terrifying entity called the Dark Lord Dormammu. Just hearing the voice made both Banner and the Hulk instinctively fearful.

Kaecilius then used a seven-headed serpent crown to open the Hell’s Gate on Greenland Island in the Arctic Circle.

Demons emerged, and individuals like Wanda, Bella, and Thor from Asgard appeared to battle Kaecilius. Eventually, Lucifer, the fallen angel king, and other terrifying demons appeared but were killed by a person named Bi Xiao, the owner of the manor.

Using supreme power, Bi Xiao closed the Hell's Gate and reversed time to restore Greenland Island to its original state.

It all felt like a dream.

It was simply unbelievable.

Banner, being a top scientist and an authority in the scientific community, always had a skeptical view of theology. Even if gods existed, it would be because science had advanced to a point where they were misunderstood as gods.

For instance, modern fighter jets, helicopters, and thermal weapons would be seen as divine in ancient times.

Such a basic principle was easy to understand, but it shattered when the Hell's Gate opened.

It turned out that demons and gods capable of destroying the world truly existed.

Even more surreal, in his Hulk state, he followed Bi Xiao and his group back to the manor, eating barbecue and surprisingly being well-received, especially by Pietro and Thor, who liked Hulk and enjoyed fighting him.

Hulk liked the manor because there was no discrimination or fear, everyone was strong, and Hulk enjoyed fighting and destruction.

In the company of Wanda and others, he could destroy freely in the mirror magic world without causing any real damage. Bruce Banner felt somewhat helpless, as he was forced to stay in the manor due to Hulk’s will.

Fortunately, everyone treated him well there.

Banner felt restricted, though, despite the safety and absence of military pursuit, allowing him some peaceful and quiet days.

He did not fear Hulk’s destructive emergence due to emotional fluctuations.

Banner discovered that Hulk was different from the uncontrollable monster he had imagined.

Hulk could control his temper, communicate calmly with Wanda and others, walk, and eat together, just like a human.

Banner specifically asked Wanda and Bella, powerful sorcerers with unique wisdom, to help him understand this.

As expected, he was wrong.

Hulk was a simple personality, like a child with great power in a strange environment, naturally alert and defensive, fighting back fiercely if attacked.

His size and strength induced fear and terror in those around him, leading to screams, panic, disgust, and hatred, which further provoked Hulk.

Treat Hulk equally, and he would calm down and behave.

Like a child needing reassurance.

Understanding this, Banner abandoned his prejudice and started to communicate peacefully with Hulk. The result was positive; Hulk could indeed converse with him, though he did not like Banner, the dominant personality.

No one likes an enemy determined to eliminate them.

Realizing this, Banner apologized to Hulk, explaining that he misunderstood him as a monster and promised to get along better in the future.

Hulk, indeed childlike, forgave Banner after being comforted and reassured.

This made Banner very happy, and they made an agreement that Hulk would notify him before appearing and not lose his temper randomly.

In battle, once Hulk vented his destructive desires and temper, he would calm down significantly.

Coincidentally, individuals like Pietro, Wanda, Bella, Thor, and Loki could match him in strength, allowing Hulk to exercise and vent through daily fights, making him more docile.

Hulk liked the manor because its residents were willing to be his friends.

Including the maids, housekeepers, and chefs who warmly greeted Hulk.

The maids, influenced by Bi Xiao, had extraordinary physical qualities, comparable to Spider-Man, superior to Captain America, with greatly extended lifespans.

Thus, the maids, housekeepers, and chefs regarded Bi Xiao and his companions as supreme gods, utterly loyal and fanatical.