American Comics: Multiverse of Madness

381. The Method to Slay a Dragon.

It was unexpected how efficient those brothers were.

Alex had only been gone for about half an hour, and they had already pieced together clues to locate the dragon and even discovered how to kill it.

In this world, while traces of demons and monsters ran rampant, truly ancient and powerful creatures rarely made appearances in the mortal realm.

Ever since the Mother of All Monsters, Eve, had disappeared, legendary creatures like dragons hadn't been seen for over 700 years.

The fact that Bobby managed to find leads in such a short time was a testament to his extensive network and connections.

"There aren't any caves or rocky lairs nearby, but I found something similar—a decommissioned underground bunker seven kilometers from here. It used to be an air raid shelter," Sam said, visibly excited and eager to act.

After all, what man hasn't dreamed of slaying a dragon? Now that they had the chance, they couldn't pass it up.

From the bedroom, Dean emerged, slipping his phone back into his pocket. He added, "Bobby got back to me. While he doesn't know much about dragons, he has a friend—Dr. Visek from Simon Fraser University's Department of Medieval and Ancient Studies. She might be able to help us out. I've already spoken with her."

"What did the doctor say?" Jo asked curiously.

"She said dragons are incredibly ancient and powerful beings. To kill one, we'll need a legendary weapon—the Dragon Slayer Sword," Dean said, making a gesture to illustrate.

"A Dragon Slayer Sword? Sounds impressive. How do we get one?" Sam asked, intrigued.

Dean didn't beat around the bush and explained, "The Dragon Slayer Sword isn't a single sword. It's a weapon forged from dragon blood. Only such a weapon can pierce a dragon's hide and kill it."

"Wait, that doesn't make sense," Jo said, laughing in disbelief. "Are you saying we need to kill a dragon to make a sword to kill a dragon?"

"Trust me, Jo, I was just as shocked the first time I heard it," Dean replied, shrugging helplessly. "But according to Dr. Visek, she has one of these swords in her collection. You stay here—I'll go get it, and then we can start the hunt."

With that, Dean threw on his jacket and grabbed his car keys, ready to leave.

Alex quickly stepped in to stop him.

"There's no need for all that trouble. I don't know what dragons in your world look like, but no matter how powerful it is, it's still just a strong monster. The Dragon Slayer Sword might be a weapon that can kill it, but it's certainly not the only way."

Hearing this, Dean paused and turned to look at Alex.

"Are you saying you know how to kill a dragon?"

"For ordinary people, dragons are indeed powerful and difficult to kill. But if you possess god-like powers, killing a dragon is entirely possible," Alex replied calmly.

Alex wasn't bluffing. In this world, gods existed. If dragons could only be killed by a sword forged from their own blood, it would be a dead end.

Alex couldn't believe that a being like Zeus, with his mighty lightning, couldn't kill a regular dragon. The power of the gods was leagues above that of these creatures.

"It's not that I don't want to believe you," Dean said, crossing his arms. "But are you sure your powers will work against a dragon in this world?"

Hunting monsters was serious business, and one mistake could lead to catastrophic consequences—a lesson many hunters had learned through blood and sacrifice.

Even though Dean knew Alex was a wizard with extraordinary abilities, it was hard for him to trust that Alex's methods could handle a legendary dragon.

"Don't worry. I've got plenty of tricks up my sleeve."

Since gaining the powers of the Seven Deadly Sins, Alex's physical strength had reached levels comparable to Shazam and Black Adam. During his confrontation with the Yellow-Eyed Demon, he had already seen the immense combat power the Seven Deadly Sins possessed in this world.

In the Supernatural universe, there were versions of the Seven Deadly Sins, but those demons, unable to manifest their true forms, were nothing compared to the ones sealed in the Rock of Eternity.

More importantly, Alex discovered he could seemingly absorb any energy in this world. The two dozen demons he had just consumed were a feast for him. And in this universe, even angelic power could be absorbed.

Not only that, but souls—both human and monstrous—were considered forms of energy here. This meant Alex could potentially absorb everything, provided his strength was sufficient.

In Supernatural, the angel Castiel had once absorbed all the energy from the monsters in Purgatory, only to explode because he couldn't control it. This unleashed the creatures back into the real world.

However, with Miss Minutes' assistance, Alex didn't have to worry about losing control of such energies. This was one of the main reasons he found this world so fascinating.

"You know how in comic books, heroes always have some kind of ultimate weapon? Well, I happen to have a few of those myself. Maybe one of them will come in handy."

"Haha, yeah, right," Dean laughed. "Those weirdly dressed comic book guys with their so-called ultimate weapons? We're up against a fire-breathing dragon here, not some cheap cartoon villain… uh…"

Mid-sentence, Dean stopped abruptly, as though realizing something. While he wasn't much of a comic book fan, even he was familiar with a few iconic heroes.

Although Dean wasn't entirely familiar with all the heroes of the Justice League or the Avengers, he was aware of how powerful they were. Compared to them, a fire-breathing dragon didn't seem quite as intimidating.

Dean's laughter ceased, and with a serious expression, he asked, "Wait, wait, wait. What kind of weapons are you talking about?"

"For example, something like this."

Alex turned to look at Jo. Understanding the intent behind Alex's gaze, Jo grinned and raised his hand to display the ring on his finger.

To provide a clearer demonstration, Jo began channeling the storm's power from the ring.

In an instant, a whirlwind surged through the room. Curtains flapped wildly, and the ceiling light flickered erratically under the electromagnetic storm.

Lightning sparked faintly around Jo's hand, radiating destructive energy. It was clear that with a single gesture, Jo could unleash a terrifying lightning strike on any target.

"My God..." Dean muttered, his jaw dropping in disbelief. Sam was similarly stunned, rendered speechless by the spectacle.

The energy dissipated as quickly as it appeared. Once Jo retracted the power, the room returned to calm, albeit in a state of disarray.

After a full minute of stunned silence, Dean finally recovered.

"Are there… any other weapons?"

"Well, there's the Mandarin's elemental rings, Doctor Strange's Eye of Agamotto, the Nova Corps helmet that channels cosmic energy, Captain America's vibranium shield, the Ebony Blade of the Black Knight that can cut through anything, and Aquaman's Trident," Alex began listing his collection.

As Alex named these formidable weapons, the atmosphere in the room grew tense again. The expressions of Dean, Sam, and Jo became increasingly astonished.

Sam, in particular, was floored. Back in school, he'd been an avid fan of superhero comics.

Originally, he thought Alex was just an ordinary superhero—powerful, but not absurdly so.

But hearing Alex list off iconic superhero weapons like a vendor hawking wares, Sam couldn't help but wonder in shock: 'Just how many superheroes did Alex 'defeat' to amass such a collection?'

"So…" Dean spread his hands in a dramatic gesture, his expression a mixture of incredulity and resignation.

"Don't you think we should each get one of those weapons?"

"Actually…" Alex shook his head with a smile.

"Most of these weapons aren't suitable for ordinary people to use. Besides, leaving such items from other worlds here might attract unnecessary attention from certain… entities."

For instance, a certain God teetering on the edge of madness due to his own creations.

If gifting the Storm Ring to Jo was to ensure her safety, arming the Winchester brothers with such legendary weapons would certainly cross the line. At that point, God himself might show up.

Currently, Alex had no intention of confronting this world's God—at least not until his return from the zombie-hero universe.

Right now, Dean and Sam were just getting started. When they inevitably clashed with Heaven, that would be Alex's cue to step into the fray.

"Alright, no big deal. If you're that confident, then let's head out and rescue those girls ASAP. Every second we waste could mean more danger for them." Dean, ever pragmatic, shrugged off his disappointment.

"Don't worry. While I can't give you those weapons, I do have plenty of other gear capable of harming a dragon."

Alex extended his hand into the air, and with a shimmer of light, two short swords materialized in his grasp.

"These are standard-issue Valkyrie swords from Asgard. Forged with enchanted metals by Dwarven smiths, they can injure most monsters."

To ensure there was no misunderstanding, Alex added,

"But they only work on physical creatures—ghosts and demons aren't affected."

These weren't the specialized Dragonfang swords wielded by Valkyries but rather general-issue blades, which were easier for Dean and Sam to handle.

Taking one of the swords, Dean immediately liked the weight and feel of it, though he couldn't resist a quip.

"I've never used a lady's sword before."

"It's a goddess's sword," Sam corrected with a laugh, nudging Dean playfully.

It seemed the Winchester family had a new heirloom to pass down.

"Alright, everything's set. Sam, give me the map and coordinates. You two get ready while I go fetch the car," Dean said, tucking the sword at his side.

"No need for all that trouble. Dragons have incredibly sensitive hearing. Driving up the mountain this late at night will definitely alert it. Just give me the coordinates, and I'll take us there directly," Alex interjected.

Hearing this, everyone looked surprised, with Jo being the first to step closer.

"What do we need to do?"

Alex pulled a King of Diamonds playing card from his pocket and extended his hand.

"Everyone, touch the card."

The others hesitated briefly before raising their hands to grasp a corner of the card.

"And now?"

"Now," Alex said with a smile.

"It's time to witness a miracle."

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