Robin rushed into Gotham's bungalow. He was wearing a plain-colored sportswear. It looked like he had just finished his morning jog and had just returned to his home that he had not seen for a long time when he ran into something that gave him a headache.
A group of maidservants were squeezed in the corridor, yelling incessantly. Emma, who had grown her hair short again, kept banging on the door in front of her, calling out Catherine's name. The scene was noisy, as if something terrible had happened.
"Is she not out yet?"
Robin parted the crowd, looked at Emma, and asked, "What happened?"
Seeing Robin, who had a solemn aura, arrive, the noisy girls immediately quieted down. Robin had left Gotham for more than three years. He went to Kunlun to inherit the title and power of the Iron Fist, but at the same time, he also inherited the responsibility of the strongest weapon in the Holy Land. If not for the shocking battle on Paradise Island, he would not have been able to get this short holiday.
Kunlun was a mysterious Holy Land. As the current Iron Fist, Robin could not leave it for a long time, so he cherished these days with his family. However, although Robin tried his best to integrate into this unfamiliar new group, Catherine had been in a bad mood recently. In addition, he had cultivated a cold temperament that kept people at a distance for a long time, so there was little effect.
However, his love for his family was no less than Saber's.
"Robin, quickly persuade her."
Emma, who was wearing a very formal lady's suit, grabbed Robin's hand and said softly,
"Yesterday, Lewis and Harvey suggested that Catherine temporarily take over the position of leader of The Devil Gang to calm the people down. When she heard the news, she had a big fight with them. Then, she locked herself in the room and got Samia to seal the space. However, in 20 minutes, it will be time for Utopia, SHIELD, and Sky Sword Bureau to sign the joint development contract. As Saber's immediate family member and the first representative, she has to appear!"
"En …"
Robin nodded silently. As the elder brother who had watched Catherine grow up, he understood Catherine's character better than the noisy girls in front of him. Under this girl's carefree appearance, there was a sensitive heart unique to a Christian family. She was just like Saber, carefully concealing it. However, when Saber's life was uncertain, Harvey and Lewis' actions had undoubtedly hurt her heart.
"You guys go out first and wait for her outside."
Robin instructed. Looking at his grave and stern expression, the maidservants were still a little worried, but they still obediently followed Emma out.
When Robin was the only one left, he coughed softly and knocked on the door.
"Little sister, open the door and let me in."
The response was silence. After a few seconds, Robin spoke again.
"I only have seven days of leave. Are you going to continue being so stubborn and make me wait for another ten years to see you again? Be good and open the door. If you don't want to replace Saber's position, then don't. I will tell them to keep that position forever. Regardless of whether our brother is alive or dead, that position will always be his … No one else can think of touching it, okay? "
Creak.
The door opened gently. Fallen Angel Semia smiled awkwardly at Robin, then pointed to the corner of the dark room. Her figure disappeared into the darkness in the next moment. As the Contract Demon who had the closest relationship with Catherine, she knew that it was better for her not to hear the conversation between the siblings.
Robin walked into the room and closed the door behind him. After cultivating the mysterious "Ki" for a long time, his senses were extremely strengthened. The darkness could no longer obstruct his vision. The moment he turned his head, he saw Catherine curled up by the bed, hiding in the darkness. Her hair was messy, and her makeup was a mess from her tears. She looked like a frightened puppy.
"Sigh, silly girl."
Robin walked forward and sat beside her. He reached out and hugged her. Semia also reached out and hugged Robin tightly. Her strength was so great that it was as if she was afraid of losing her last family member.
"They asked me to replace Saber's position. I know that they are thinking about the big picture … but I don't believe that he won't come back … I don't believe that he will leave us behind. He will come back. I know … they don't believe it, but I believe it! He will definitely come back. "
Catherine choked and said to Robin, "I saw Selena and May hiding in the room and crying. Felicity had sleeping pills in her bag. Kevin didn't want to go home. Everyone was forcing a smile. They told me that Saber will come back, but they were just comforting me. They weren't sure themselves … I don't believe that he left just like that. Oh my god, I didn't even see him for the last time!"
"It's okay, it's okay. He will come back. He said it himself. I was right beside him."
Robin patted Catherine's back as she sobbed. She slowly soothed the girl's terrible mood. Obviously, this outburst wasn't because Catherine was being unreasonable. It was because Saber's sudden departure had put too much pressure on the family. However, Catherine, who had just reached adulthood, was under the most pressure. After Robin left Gotham, she became Saber's first successor.
She didn't know when Saber would return, so naturally, the matters of The Devil Gang were handed over to her to handle. Under such circumstances, it was easy for her to think that Saber might not come back, which led to the current situation.
This was normal. Anyone in Catherine's position would feel such pressure.
After their father left, the Christian family was originally formed by four orphans. This special relationship made them stick together and face the outside world together. This kind of relationship even surpassed the fetters of blood and kinship. Therefore, after losing it, it would be even more painful.
Robin comforted Catherine while reaching out to pick up a letter that she put beside her. He looked at the signature and asked in a low voice,
"This is a letter from Saber? Why don't you open it? "
"It was sent by Professor Saber. Saber handed it to him before the war."
Catherine sniffed and let go of Robin. She sat cross-legged on the bed and didn't even look at the letter. She said in a low voice, "I don't want to look at it. I want to wait until Saber comes back before I open it. I'm afraid that it will say that he might not come back. If he has lost confidence in himself, how can I keep my confidence?"
"Alright! You're crying like a kitten. "
Robin reached out and scratched Catherine's nose, then picked up the envelope and whispered, "Let's read it together.
"Let's look at it together. I believe that when Seb sensed that he might leave this world, he would have a lot to say to you. I don't think it's a good choice to leave these words behind. You have to believe in him … Then, should I open it?"
Robin looked at his little sister. The latter was a little hesitant, but in the end, she closed her eyes and nodded. She said proudly,
"Read it to me! If it says that he might not come back, then don't read it. "
"Okay, okay, silly girl."
Robin didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He reached out and opened the envelope. He pulled out a folded letter from it. There weren't many words. Robin coughed softly and read:
"Dear Catherine," said Mrs.
"By the time you read this letter, I might have already stepped onto an unknown path. If it was possible, I would never abandon all of you and move forward alone. All of you are the source of my strength and the source of my confidence. Unfortunately, there are many things in this world that we don't want to do, but we have no choice but to do them."
Robin paused and looked at Catherine. The latter's eyes were still closed, but her fingers were already clenched. So he continued reading:
"Many times, I wonder if I've been too lenient with you, Robin, and the children, so much so that you always leave me one after another to live your own lives. Let me think about it selfishly. If everyone I care about can stay by my side, then I'd rather give up everything I have now and return to Gotham to be a carefree bar owner. Believe me, that's the best life I can think of."
"But I can't be so selfish as to decide your lives and fates. I know that the best gift to one's loved ones is to give them the power to choose their own lives. I'll deal with your troubles when you cause trouble. I'll share your happiness when you're happy. I'll give you confidence when you're depressed. Forgive me. I'm not a very expressive person. Maybe sometimes I make you feel that I'm too cold, but I just want to give you the best that I have."
"I'm just trying my best to create the best world for you. Maybe I won't be able to return. Or maybe when I return, the world will change. But I still hope that … in the days when I'm not around, you can continue to live happily. Just pretend that I'm still by your side."
When he reached this point, Catherine turned her head away. Tears flowed from her eyes. Robin's eyes were also a little wet. He paused and finished reading the last paragraph in silence.
"Catherine, Robin is free to decide his own future. He's already on the right and great path. He doesn't need me to worry too much about him. But you … my spoiling has caused you to have some bad habits. I can't bear to blame you. In my eyes, you'll always be the little girl who accompanied me in the lonely Gotham. You're the first light that lit up the darkness in the first half of my life. You've illuminated my lost future."
"I hope that you can become the kind of person that you want to be. There's no time limit to this. You can start at any time. As my dearest sister, no one can force you."
"Of course you can maintain the status quo. You can also start to change. Like I said, your life shouldn't be limited."
"You can be negative or positive. But I hope that you can live a positive life, regardless of whether I'm around or not."
"I hope that you can live a life that you can be proud of, that you can feel happiness. If one day you suddenly find that you're not living a good life, I hope that you can have your own strength … to live for yourself again!"
"My dear Catherine, help me take care of Selena. Stop her from doing those dangerous things. Help me take care of May. Under her rational appearance, she's more fragile than anyone else. Help me take care of Felicity. Keep her away from those damn sleeping pills. Help me take care of Kevin. Let him live his life without any burdens. Lastly, if you can, help me take care of Utopia …"
"Forgive me, my sister. I've left you with an unimaginably heavy burden … If you're unwilling to bear it, I won't blame you. You'll always be my pride. Now, I'm going to battle those damn opponents. Wish me the best. Lastly … I look forward to meeting you again."
"Love, your brother, Saber Hawk, on Paradise Island."
After reading the letter, Robin's heart, which he had trained for a long time, was no longer as calm as before. In Saber's letter, a different kind of delicate emotion gushed out. He took a deep breath and turned to look at Catherine. The latter's face was covered in tears. She bit her lips hard to stop herself from crying.
Layers of dangerous spatial energy were constantly being generated and destroyed behind her. In an instant, the bed that belonged to the young girl was sliced into pieces by the sharp spatial energy. In the drifting darkness, her golden hair danced in the air. However, Robin didn't say anything to stop the dangerous transformation. He just took a step back and watched Catherine's transformation.
Once a mutant's ability was fixed, it would be difficult for it to be upgraded. However, this wasn't the final decision. There were always some talented mutants who could achieve a second awakening after their ability was fixed. Catherine, who was standing before him, had finally embarked on her own path in extreme sorrow.
Looking at the scene before him, Robin didn't know if he should be happy or sad. He looked at the letter in his hand and then at Catherine. Perhaps this was what Saber had always wanted to see. His little sister finally had the ability to truly protect herself. Unfortunately, Saber couldn't see it anymore.
"Go, Catherine … Become the kind of person you want to be …"
Ten minutes later, in the newly built management office of Utopia World, Fury, Zheng Xian, and Professor Saber were sitting in a very formal setting. There was an empty seat beside Professor Saber. It was less than a minute before the signing of the joint development agreement. However, the representative representing Saber had yet to appear.
"What is this?"
Fury couldn't help but complain. "Saber gave his power to a little girl, and when the little girl is sad, she will always do anything. Is this really the right choice?"
Zheng Xian didn't say anything. Professor Saber was a little embarrassed.
He said in a low voice, "I believe in Catherine, and I also believe in Saber's choice."
As soon as he finished speaking, the door behind him was pushed open. Surrounded by indifferent imps, Catherine, wearing a black suit, strolled into the conference room. Her long blond hair hung down to her ankles. In her black-gloved hand, she held the Adamantium Knife left behind by Saber. This thing was once given to Stark by Saber. After Saber left, Stark sent it back.
However, the most eye-catching thing was the dog-like mini black dragon with black wings sitting on Catherine's shoulder. It was so lifelike that it looked like a living thing. However, everyone present was a real hero. They could see the essence of the little black dragon at a glance. It was an energy entity condensed from extraordinary power.
It was the symbol of Catherine's power after her second awakening.
"I'm here!"
Catherine said coldly. "I'm here on behalf of my brother, Saber. Before signing the agreement, I want to ask you something. What are you going to do with the Soul Gem of Wakanda?"
Fury and Zheng Xian looked at each other. Fury said softly, "The seven messages sent to Wakanda were completely ignored. It seems that they don't intend to join the final alliance of human civilization."
Catherine sat on the chair and reached out her hand. Sergues handed her a pen, and she wrote her name on the agreement. "Catherine Anne Hawk."
"Then destroy it!"
She threw the pen down and glanced at the two commanders in front of her. Her eyes shone with the coldness of a queen.
"Our time is precious. We don't have time to waste on weak diplomatic words. The three armies of Utopia, a total of 130,000 people, can be mobilized at any time. The Soul Gem should belong to all of humanity. Now, it's your turn to choose. Gentlemen, join, or … not join?"
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