Attilan, this is the mysterious capital of the Inhumans. It is said that in ancient times, this city carried all the glory of the Inhumans civilization. It can move. It used to exist in the snowy plains of the extreme north, under the deep sea, and on the Roof of the World, all of which are inaccessible places, representing some kind of rule of the Inhumans civilization.
In modern times, with the advancement of technology and the development of civilization, it is very difficult to find a place without people on the earth, so the Inhumans made a wonderful choice. They moved their city outside the earth.
The golden portal light opened on the surface of the Barren World, and Mordo and Strange walked out of the portal. Behind them was Skye, wearing a special breathing device. She followed the two sorcerers on this strange journey as evidence of the appearance of the Terregen Crystal on the earth.
"This is … where is this?"
Before Skye became an Inhuman, she was just an ordinary 21-year-old girl. The only thing that was commendable about her was her superb hacking skills. She was noticed by Fury because after the last Mexican War, the bold Skye secretly copied a lot of top-secret information from SHIELD's database and spread it on the Internet.
Generally speaking, people with this ability are bold guys, and their personalities are also open and optimistic. However, after joining SHIELD, Skye saw and heard a lot of stories that she had never thought of in the past, which made her a little unable to accept it for a while. In the process of adapting to the new environment, she seemed a little silent.
She is actually a girl with a lot of clever ideas.
Faced with this girl's question, Strange turned his head and pointed behind Skye. His voice sounded directly in Skye's mind with the help of magic.
"Look back, child."
Skye turned her head and her eyes widened at this moment. She saw the familiar blue planet, like a real painting, hanging diagonally in the dark universe. It was the place where she was born and where she came from, but to be honest, letting an ordinary person look at the earth from this angle will always have a feeling of stopping thinking.
"Are we … on the moon?"
After a full two minutes, Skye turned her head. She stared at Strange with her black eyes and stammered, "Or are we on an alien planet?"
The sorcerer shrugged and pointed to the end of the line of sight covered with circular pits and barren land in the distance.
"Attilan, that's a city on the far side of the moon."
"Then how do we get there?"
Skye followed Strange's finger and saw only a lifeless land. She said, "Do we have to walk there?"
"Of course not … we're waiting for someone to pick us up!"
Sorcerer Mordo crushed a runestone in his hand, and the three of them waited in place. Five minutes later, a strange Spaceship appeared at the end of the line of sight against the moon's dust. The Spaceship was very similar to the sun ship of Ra in ancient Egyptian legends, and had an ancient sail structure, but it was completely made of a special metal. it was extremely fast, obviously beyond the technology of Earth's civilization....
The golden spaceship rapidly approached the three of them in a hovering state. Finally, with a graceful swing of its tail, it leaned to the side. The transparent glass shell opened, and a figure in armor jumped out from it. Then, four guards with special weapons in their hands appeared. They were wearing ancient style armor, but from the arcs of light on the armor, these seemingly ancient things were actually some kind of technological equipment.
The person in the lead walked to Strange and Mordo, and put his left hand in front of his chest, making a special salute. Skye curiously looked at the special guy in front of her. His body looked no different from a normal person, but his head was much longer, and his forehead was very large, and there was a special golden tattoo on it.
He looked very strange, but this guy who should have been very scary was surprisingly polite.
"Guests from Kamar-Taj, I am the Royal Guard Officer Karnik. The King already knows the purpose of your visit, and we are under orders to escort you to Attilan."
The emissary turned sideways and made a "please" gesture. He seemed to be familiar with Modu, and the two of them would chat from time to time. However, his black eyes were always looking at Skye, who was following behind the mages.
The Spaceship looked small, but the space inside was surprisingly spacious, obviously not of normal proportions. After everyone was seated, the Spaceship floated in the air again in a very elegant manner, and sped towards the shadow of the moon's dark side. In the vacuum, there was not a trace of sound.
"Why are you always staring at me?"
When Karnik looked at Skye for the fourth time, the girl finally couldn't help but ask directly, "Is there something dirty on my face?"
This rude question stunned the Inhuman guard captain. He shook his head and said, "I'm curious.
I've never seen you in Attilan. Where are you from? My compatriot, I can feel the powerful energy in you. Which family do you belong to? "
"My name is Skye, and I'm from New York.
I'm an orphan, "Skye answered casually," Two days ago, I was still a normal person. Three months ago, I learned of the existence of Inhumans in the world. "
"That's impossible!"
Karnik's eyes widened, and his voice became serious. "All the Terregen crystals are stored in Attilan's inheritance vault. Without the Terregen crystals, how did you awaken? Could it be … "
He looked at Strange and Mordo, and the two mages were silent. After a few seconds, Mordo spoke.
"Old friend, you guessed right. The lost Terregen crystals have appeared on Earth, and Skye is the masterpiece of its revival. This matter is also related to your royal family."
Karnik was silent. After a moment, he turned to the pilot of the Spaceship and said,
"Hurry to the palace as fast as you can! I want to see His Majesty Black Bat immediately! "
Whoosh!
The Spaceship, which was already fast, sped up again, and Skye felt as if she was being squeezed in her seat. She looked at the scenery outside the Spaceship. After entering the dark side of the Moon, a city floating in the shadows could be seen in the distance. That should be the Inhuman city of Attilan.
However, as they approached the glorious city, Skye suddenly found something interesting. She pointed at the people wearing special clothes and working on the Moon outside the window and asked, "Are they Inhumans?"
"Are they Inhumans too?"
"Yes, they are the lower caste of the Inhumans. The Inhumans call them Primitive Alphas, and it is said that they are a group of people who failed to mutate. They are the pariahs of the Inhuman society. The higher caste Inhumans consider them failures because of the lowly blood flowing in their bodies. Therefore, they can only marry among themselves and are not allowed to live in the city. With the frequent migration of Attilan, many of the lower caste Inhumans could only wander to other places … Although I don't want to admit it, Skye, your ancestor is very likely one of them."
Strange closed his eyes, but his voice rang in Skye's mind. Obviously, these words couldn't be said in front of Karnik. Strange's introduction gave Skye a deeper understanding of the Inhumans. "You're right. You're right. You're right. You're right."
"The Inhumans are strengthened by the Terregen crystals and have all kinds of strange abilities, but their civilization still retains its ancient traditions and rigid caste system. The higher caste enjoys everything unconditionally. Their technology seems advanced, but they have completely inherited everything left behind by the Cree. The king and nobles enjoy the offerings of the commoners. "
Strange's mental voice was filled with disdain.
"Everyone's status in this society is determined by their abilities. In this society, no matter how great a Inhuman's achievements are, it is impossible to change their status in this society. This is why I don't want to come to this place … I always feel that they are living in a society from the Middle Ages, or even before that."
Skye fell silent. Her curiosity about the Inhuman society and the feeling of a wanderer returning to her hometown were completely dispelled at this moment. She had grown up in a free society. Just thinking about the scene that Strange described made her feel a little stuffy in her chest.
"Disgusting!"
Skye whispered in the telepathic communication, "I'm starting to hate this place."
"Haha, little girl, your likes and dislikes are really fickle," Strange teased.
Strange teased, "But don't worry, according to the strength of your awakened energy, even in Attilan, you will be able to enter the ranks of nobles, or even the royal family. Carnike has already noticed you, and if nothing unexpected happens, they will definitely try to keep you. As long as you nod, you will be able to experience the luxurious life of a medieval noble in this city."
"No! I don't want to! "
Skye shook her head, "After meeting that Black Bat King, let's go back. Even war-torn Mexico is much better than here."
"Hmm … I haven't finished yet. What I mean is, if you agree to stay, you might even be married to a noble young man. You should know, this is the tradition of the Inhuman society. The higher castes have to live together with the higher castes …"
"Stop talking! Damn it, Strange, you've ruined my image of a mage! "
If it weren't for the telepathic communication, Sky would have pounced on Strange with bared fangs and brandished claws. While the two of them were chatting, the spaceship entered the interior of Attilan through a magnificent arch.
Skye was disdainful, but after seeing the magnificence of Attilan with her own eyes, she couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
Magnificent buildings in the ancient Egyptian style, as well as some black pyramids and tall buildings that looked like ancient temples, clustered around the interior of this huge city. On the periphery, there were circles of blue light pillars, mixed with the colorful lights, decorating this place like a real skyline. The style of science fiction and the atmosphere of fantasy were perfectly merged together.
Behind a lifelike sphinx statue was the tallest building in the city, the Inhumans' Royal Palace. To be honest, it was hard for modern people to imagine the grandeur of a monarchical society. For example, even Seb, who had seen a lot of things, couldn't help but sigh at the magnificence of the Golden Palace of Asgard.
But it was a real torture for them to live in such a rigid society.
The spaceship slowly docked at the spaceport at the edge of the palace. Under the escort of the royal guards, the three visitors walked on the black stone ground that was filled with a historical aura. Skye gazed into the distance, looking at the scenery of the city. She noticed that there were a large number of soldiers stationed at the streets around the palace. She turned her head and asked, "Why?"
"The city is under martial law. Why?"
Hearing this question, Kernike was a little hesitant, but considering the news brought by the three people, he sighed and said in a low voice.
"Black Bat King's younger brother, the restless and crazy Maximus, escaped a few days ago. He and his accomplices stole a spaceship, broke through the guards' blockade, and disappeared without a trace. Our soldiers have been searching all over the moon, and now it seems that he should have gone to Earth."
"Oh … A fugitive Prince?"
Skye raised her eyebrows in surprise. "Why did he escape? Why was he locked up? "
Kernike showed a sarcastic smile.
"Maximus isn't a prince. His Terregen Crystal's enlightenment failed. Legally speaking, he's just a lowly primitive Alpha. He was only allowed to live in the palace because of King Blackbat's love for his younger brother. It's only natural that he wanted to escape. That madman has been obsessed with the fantasy of ruling since he was young. He had suggested to the previous king, his father, that he wanted to lead an army to rule the human world …"
"For a war maniac, being locked up is the worst ending. The Black Bat King released him after he succeeded the throne, but now it seems that he has not given up on his arrogant ambitions. Oh, be careful … Tetanus is guarding the area ahead. It doesn't like … strangers."
"Ow ow ow!"
Before he finished speaking, a ferocious gray dog pounced out from the corner. It was like an enlarged version of a Tyrant Dog. However, it was different from ordinary dogs. On the forehead of this giant dog, which was taller than Sky when it stood up, there was a wisp of blue energy mark. This meant that it could still control energy.
Skye subconsciously took a step back when she saw the giant dog and made a defensive move. But the next moment, Strange's voice rang in her mind.
"Do you see him? This is the second reason why I hate Attilan and the Inhumans. Skye, tell me, do you think he is a dog or a human? "
Skye looked at the big dog being scolded by Kernike. Her eyes shone with a strange light.
"He is a human?"
"He was given power by the Terregen Crystal's Enlightenment Ritual, but he turned into a dog. Therefore, in this society, he became the hunting dog of the royal family. It was also called a rare honor … But under this dog's appearance, there's a real human soul! Alright, let's go and meet the King. "
Without giving Skye more time to think, the Palace door was slowly pushed open by a few strong guards. A man in a black robe stood on a high platform in the hall with his back facing them. Kernike led the three visitors in and bowed respectfully.
"Great Black Bat King, the visitors from Earth have arrived. They brought news of the lost Terregen crystal and the fugitive Maximus."
Carnike paused for a moment, then continued:
"Also, the two archmages of Kamar-Taj have brought back a powerful new female noble to our kingdom."
Kernike's words caused the ministers on both sides of the Palace to discuss. At this moment, Skye's expression changed drastically.
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