[Power of Truth: You can compel others to speak their inner truth, no one can deceive you.]
[Elemental Hand: You can bind invisible elemental forces, controlling them as if they were tangible.]
Aaron looked at them. The Power of Truth was understandable, a rule-based ability, he supposed. If he asked a question, the other party couldn't lie.
But Elemental Hand?
As a former elemental controller, Aaron prided himself on his elemental control not being weak.
What was Elemental Hand?
After a detailed understanding, Aaron discovered that this ability was to materialize elements. Simply put, it was to walk on air, ride the wind, and control lightning.
Aaron could step on invisible wind, ever-changing clouds, swift lightning, and scorching flames, moving freely. It wasn't an elemental control ability, but it allowed him to manipulate elements at will.
Seeing this, Aaron immediately recalled Diana using the Lasso of Truth to bind lightning and clouds for flight.
So that's how it was.
However, if I can control wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, then can I control time and space?
A thought flashed through his mind.
Under Diana's surprised gaze, Aaron flipped his right hand, and the Lasso of Truth suddenly reappeared on his wrist.
"Wow! Is that magic?"
Diana blinked, asking with great curiosity.
Aaron shook his head. "No."
Diana wanted to say more, but a faint cough sounded from outside the door, making her instantly react.
Diana glanced at the Lasso of Truth on Aaron's wrist and hesitated. "That..."
The cough outside the door intensified again.
Gwenpool looked outside in confusion.
Seeing this, Diana bit her lip and hastily said, "Aaron, do you have any... purpose in coming to Themyscira?"
Diana's cheeks were flushed, and she dared not look at Aaron.
Aaron raised an eyebrow. "My coming here was purely accidental. A certain annoying guy said that a world-ending crisis would happen here, and he brought me over, wanting me to save this place."
Upon hearing this, Diana was startled, then felt even more ashamed and distressed.
Aaron was indeed a good person, and a savior at that.
Damn it, what had she done?
Diana naturally wouldn't doubt that Aaron was lying. The Lasso of Truth was right on his wrist. As long as one was bound by it, they absolutely couldn't lie.
Diana pursed her lips, looking at Aaron's sincere eyes, and asked guiltily, "World-ending crisis? What is that?"
Aaron shook his head. "I'm not sure. Anyway, that's what he said. And it definitely won't be some family planning committee director."
Diana was a bit confused.
Family planning committee? What was that?
After thinking for a moment, Diana temporarily put aside her research on new terms, instinctively glanced outside the door, and then asked, "Are you connected to Ares?"
Aaron nodded. "Ares? I know him."
Diana's heart tightened. Was he an enemy?
However, Aaron then continued, "I killed an Ares before. I don't know if it's the one you know."
"Ah?!"
Diana's eyes widened.
Ares was dead?
Some strange noises sounded from outside the door and a knock sounded.
Aaron had expected it and said, "Come in."
Diana's mother, Queen Hippolyta of Themyscira, entered accompanied by Antiope.
As soon as Hippolyta entered, she looked at the Lasso of Truth on Aaron's wrist, confirmed that everything Aaron said was true, and her gaze towards him was incredibly complex. Even she felt a bit ashamed at this moment.
"I apologize, Mr. Aaron. I am Hippolyta, Diana's mother."
"Just now, you said... you killed a god?"
"Ares, the God of War?"
Aaron nodded. "To be precise, I only killed the Ares from my universe. He's not the same one you're thinking of."
Even if he wasn't the same one, he was still a god.
She hadn't realized that Aaron was so powerful.
Antiope looked at Aaron, then at Diana.
She was very satisfied with Aaron. For a moment, she wanted to keep him and have him become her son-in-law.
Such a high-quality man was simply a gift from the gods to Themyscira.
Antiope glanced at her sister, her look as if to say, 'See? I told you so. Aaron is a good person, he's our friend.'
Themyscira doesn't welcome outsiders, especially men. But if it's Aaron… he perfectly fits the talent introduction strategy.
Perhaps he could even bring new life to Themyscira.
Hippolyta's breathing became a little hurried and she shot Diana a look. The latter wanted to retrieve the Lasso of Truth, but found it was still tied to Aaron's wrist and couldn't be taken back.
"Do you have any other questions? If not, I'll take this thing off now." Aaron said with a smile.
Diana became surprised and uneasy. "You knew all along? Then why did you…"
Aaron's gaze was profound. "I could see your unease and hesitation. To avoid making you feel awkward, I willingly put it on myself."
"At least… I've gained your trust, haven't I?"
Diana's face flushed even more. Her already ashamed heart now felt like ants crawling all over it, it was unbearable.
Oh, Diana, look at what you've done.
Aaron is so righteous and considerate, yet you doubted him and used such a despicable method to trick him into talking.
You deserve to die.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have doubted you."
Diana's eyes were a little moist as she fumbled to remove the Lasso of Truth from Aaron.
This most agile and flexible female warrior now looked like a novice just starting out, making people shake their heads.
Aaron actively cooperated with Diana to remove the Lasso of Truth.
Diana became even more flustered. After finally managing to take it off, she covered her face and ran out.
At the same time, she glared at Hippolyta, thinking, 'It's all mother's fault.'
Hippolyta was even more embarrassed and apologized, "I'm sorry, Mr. Aaron. We shouldn't have doubted you."
Aaron waved his hand. "Don't worry about it. I understand you. After all, you need to maintain the safety and peace of Themyscira."
Hearing this, Hippolyta felt uncomfortable.
Coupled with Aaron's handsome face, this feeling became even stronger.
What a wonderful young man, yet he was doubted and plotted against by her.
Hippolyta took a deep breath. "Mr. Aaron, Ms. Gwenpool, if you have any needs, please don't hesitate to ask. We will do our best to fulfill them."
"For the next few days, please enjoy your rest on Themyscira. You will be the most honored guests of the Amazons."
Then, Hippolyta pulled Antiope away, her steps hurried.
After the door closed, Aaron heard Antiope's cold voice, as if she was quite displeased with Hippolyta's actions.
Gwenpool looked at all this in confusion. "What exactly happened?"
She didn't understand. They just asked a few questions, right? Why were they so remorseful and ashamed?
Aaron explained, "That thing just now was the Lasso of Truth. Once it binds a target, they cannot lie."
Gwenpool realized. "So they were suspecting our motives and deliberately interrogating us?"
Aaron said casually, "Don't say that. After all, they need to consider their people."
The footsteps outside the door became more hurried and frantic, quickly disappearing.
Aaron didn't take Hippolyta and the others' actions to heart. In fact, after he gained the power of truth, he could exempt himself from the power of the Lasso of Truth. Of course, he didn't lie, he just embellished it a bit.
Aaron didn't dwell on it. Just as he was helping Diana remove the Lasso of Truth, he conveniently acquired her ability.
[DC Old God Power: You have acquired some abilities of DC Old Gods, and your overall strength has increased.]
[Godslayer (Diana): You have acquired Diana's Godslayer characteristic. You have a special attack bonus against divine attribute beings and can unleash greater strength (up to ten times).]
'Godslayer? Is it because Diana's purpose is to slay gods?' Aaron recalled Diana's origin.
At that time, Ares betrayed the gods and even wounded Zeus and other deities. He was finally exiled by Zeus.
To counter Ares's threat, Zeus deliberately left Diana, who possessed numerous divine blessings, and bestowed upon her many artifacts.
Diana's very existence was for Godslaying.
She was the Godslayer, the sharpest weapon.
Destined to kill Ares, the God of War.
'To have this gain as well is quite good.'
For Aaron, this ability was even betted than the DC Ancient God Power.
Although the Old Gods of the DC Universe are powerful, the Old Gods in this universe are clearly not the Old Gods from the comics. For Aaron, this ability was not very significant.
As Aaron was thinking, another knock sounded.
Sensing carefully, Aaron's lips curved. "Gwenpool, I'm going out for a bit."
Gwenpool looked at Aaron, then at the direction of the door, instantly realizing something.
She couldn't help but roll her eyes. "Go on. Remember to come back early."
For some reason, Gwenpool felt a bit of sourness in the air. She also felt quite uncomfortable.
—
That night, on the beach of Themyscira.
Diana's face was flushed, and she said apologetically, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have doubted your intentions."
Aaron said indifferently, "Don't mind those things. If I were you, facing a complete stranger, I would make the same choice."
"After all, I'm just an outsider, and you need to be responsible for your people."
Diana's expression changed slightly. "I didn't mean that. In fact, I never doubted you, it's just… it's just…"
Diana didn't say that it was Hippolyta's idea. In fact, she opposed Hippolyta's probing behavior. But the other party was, after all, her mother, the Queen of the Amazons.
"I know everything. It's all in the past, isn't it?" Aaron's expression was calm, as if nothing had happened.
But Diana felt a deep sense of apology.
How could they treat such a good person this way?
It was truly inappropriate.
Mother, oh mother…
Diana looked at Aaron's perfect profile. Under the flickering starlight, it unconsciously captivated her heart.
"What are you looking at?"
In a daze, Diana was startled awake by Aaron's question.
"Ah, nothing, not looking at anything."
Diana awkwardly turned her head, looking at the sea made active by the sea breeze.
"I was just thinking about what kind of world-ending crisis you mentioned earlier."
"Perhaps Ares?" Aaron guessed.
"How did you know?" Diana asked, puzzled.
Aaron looked into Diana's eyes and stated with certainty, "I can tell that you attach great importance to this name. When he is mentioned, your voices and eyes carry a hint of hatred."
"Is the God of War your enemy?"
Diana hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Actually, this matter dates back to after the Ancient War…"
Aaron listened patiently.
It was nothing more than the story of the Ancient War, where the Greek gods, united with humans, Atlantis, Themyscira, and the Green Lantern Corps, fought against the New God Darkseid.
Ares accumulated immense power during that war, and after the victory, he developed other ambitions.
After experiencing the powerful divine power that grew during the Ancient War, Ares could no longer tolerate his weak self during peacetime. He needed to maintain war and continuously increase his divine power.
Therefore, he repeatedly incited wars between various countries, chose his spokespersons, and launched multiple large-scale battles. He secretly provided assistance to both sides until his actions were exposed and resisted by the gods.
Ares cruelly murdered many gods, and later Zeus, at the cost of injury, personally intervened and repelled Ares.
Zeus then left the "God-Slaying Weapon" for Themyscira to guard, to deal with the lurking God of War, Ares.
"Our mission is to maintain peace and resist the God of War, Ares. According to your words, if there truly is a world-ending crisis, then it is likely related to Ares." Diana said, worried.
"I need to go see mother and get the God-Slaying Weapon. Hearing you say this, I have a premonition that he might have already returned."
Aaron looked up at the twinkling stars in the distance.
"Not 'might have,' he has already arrived."
Aaron pointed to the distant red, eerie star. "That is the star representing Ares, the God of War. War and chaos have already descended."
For some reason, Aaron felt that this world was a bit off.
He instantly traversed thousands of miles across the ocean and saw the European battlefield.
At this very moment, the European battlefield was engulfed in flames.
World War II was in its most intense phase. Death and smoke were the main themes of this era.
Within the hail of bullets, there was a heavy and terrifying aura.
Everyone looked incredibly insane. They seemed obsessed with war and slaughter, praising blood and violence.
Aaron had seen World War II in another universe, but he could confirm that there were subtle differences between these two universes.
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