[Themyscira]
"And that's what happened."
Inside the palace, Diana told Hippolyta everything that had happened.
Hippolyta looked at the three Mother Boxes. They had completely quieted down.
There were no rippling patterns on their surfaces, nor was any light flowing from them. They sat there silently, completely still.
"It seems they've gone back to sleep," Diana glanced at her mother. Even she wasn't completely sure.
Hippolyta carefully examined the Mother Boxes, then nodded, "That's correct. These machines have entered dormancy again."
"How could that happen?"
At that moment, a voice sounded, "That's probably because Apokolips has already withdrawn from this planet."
Diana and her mother turned around at the same time and looked at Homelander.
"Conqueror?"
"You're back. Apokolips really retreated?", Diana's eyes showed surprise. She found it hard to believe.
Homelander nodded, "Steppenwolf is dead. That white-haired woman knew she couldn't beat me and ran away. She also took the Parademon army with her."
"But Apokolips has probably set its sights on this planet already. They may come back in the future."
Hippolyta looked at the three Mother Boxes, "Of course they'll return. I only hope we're prepared when that time comes."
Diana looked at Homelander cautiously, "Conqueror, what do you plan to do with these three Mother Boxes?"
Homelander glanced at the three metal cubes, "We'll talk about it tomorrow. I'm tired. I don't want to think about it right now."
Hippolyta smiled, "No matter what, you brought back the Mother Boxes. You saved this world."
"Conqueror, the Amazons will always be your allies."
Homelander smiled.
At that moment, several lines of information appeared on his retina.
[Hippolyta's Favorability toward you has increased. Favorability level has changed to "Close Bond".]
[Overall Amazon Favorability has increased.]
[Your Favorability has increased. You will receive corresponding gifts. Details will be settled after the event ends.]
'An increase in Favorability also gives rewards?'
'That's pretty interesting.'
'I wonder what Her Majesty the Queen will give me."
Homelander glanced at Diana.
'Unfortunately, Diana still seems very wary of me. Her Favorability hasn't changed at all.'
'Interesting.'
'There's actually a Favorability system.'
'So this is really some kind of character-raising game?'
After silently complaining in his head, Homelander left the palace and found Helena and Hera in the warriors' camp.
After a wild and exciting night, Homelander didn't open his eyes until noon the next day.
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The two women were still wrapped around him on either side. Although he was awake, Homelander didn't want to get out of bed.
So he simply opened the Glory Shop.
The Glory Shop had been updated with some items related to this invasion event.
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[Vera's Technique Notes: Force-Redirecting Chapter. After learning it, you can use some of Vera's force-redirection techniques, helping you deal with attacks more effectively.]
[Note: This isn't some pervert-exciting fist technique, damn it.]
[Price: 5 Proofs of Glory]
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The corner of Homelander's mouth twitched slightly.
'That woman actually had technique notes?'
'Still, force-redirection techniques are useless to me.'
"Tai Chi" was already a top-tier force-redirection technique. It could neutralize and counterattack at the same time. Ordinary techniques couldn't compare.
'Next.'
[Vera's Technique Notes: Force-Gathering Chapter.]
[Vera's Technique Notes: Explosive Force Chapter.]
Homelander continued looking down and saw something interesting.
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[Succubus Tattoo: Greatly increases your attraction to the opposite sex, makes it easier for them to feel satisfied, and grants 1% immunity to damage from the opposite sex.]
[Price: 2 Proofs of Glory]
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"What kind of nonsense is this?", Homelander's face darkened.
'Did that woman actually have a tattoo like this on her body?'
He continued reading.
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[Runestone: Hoggoth's Ancient Body. One of the White Magic spells of the Vishanti. Can be used to neutralize most attacks.]
[Price: 30 Proofs of Glory]
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[Incomplete Zeus Armor, Hermes' Battle Boots: Divine Artifact, one component of the Zeus Armor. These boots contain Hermes' power and have been stained with the blood of this ancient Greek god. They possess many special traits.]
[Trait One: Divine Speed. This trait only functions while running. Furthermore, maximum speed can only be reached while running in a straight line. When turning or performing other actions, speed decreases.]
[Trait Two: Vacuum Slash. While wearing Hermes' Battle Boots, you can kick at extremely high speed, creating vacuum waves capable of cutting through most materials.]
[Trait Three: Deception. By consuming 10 Proficiency Essences each time, you can make people unconsciously believe every word you say.]
[Trait Four: Divine Descent. Summon Hermes from the river of ancient time.]
[As the god of commerce, travelers, thieves, and livestock, Hermes can provide you with large amounts of financial support, instantly send you anywhere you wish to go, help you steal your opponent's equipment or even abilities, and tame large numbers of legendary creatures in a short period of time to assist you.]
[Note: After obtaining Hermes' Battle Boots, you may enter the "Olympus Illusion Realm" and interact with Hermes, increasing Favorability with this ancient Greek god. When the Favorability level is below "Close Bond," Hermes will use his abilities randomly. When the Favorability level is at or above "Close Bond," including the "Close Bond" level itself, Hermes will actively cooperate with you and use abilities according to your wishes.]
[Note 2: Each use of "Divine Descent" consumes one Multiverse Crystal. After that, one crystal must be consumed every 30 minutes. If no crystal is available, the effect ends.]
[Price: 1000 Proofs of Glory]
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"Good stuff."
Looking at the divine artifact boots in the Glory Shop, Homelander spoke from the heart.
The first trait was fairly mediocre.
For someone like Homelander, who possessed "First Cosmic Velocity," Divine Speed was basically of little use.
Besides, Divine Speed could only reach its highest level while running in a straight line. Turning or making other movements reduced the speed.
However, the traits below were all very good.
Homelander had personally experienced Vacuum Slash.
If this trait could work together with his talents and equipment, it would be terrifying.
And even if its power was calculated separately, the fact that it could tear through a Bio-Force Field, even if it was only the Bio-Force Field of the Justice Cape, already made Vacuum Slash extremely powerful.
As for Deception, if used at the right time and place, it could very likely change the outcome of an event.
It wasn't useless either.
Of course, the strongest trait was still Divine Descent.
It could actually summon an ancient Greek god.
The money wasn't particularly important, but the unlimited-range teleportation similar to a Space Stone, stealing an opponent's abilities and equipment, and taming large numbers of legendary creatures to assist in battle were all extremely useful.
The cost, however, was outrageous.
It actually consumed Multiverse Crystals.
Finally, the biggest problem with this divine artifact was its price.
1000 Proofs of Glory.