Whether it was dimensional travelers or Quinn's intention for handing over the list of travelers... Although these were also very important things, no matter what, they were uncertain factors. Compared with Tony's physical condition, they weren't worth mentioning.
Therefore, after hearing about Tony's condition, Coulson rarely held his breath and asked urgently, "What's wrong with Mr. Stark's body?"
"His heart has shrapnel embedded in it, very close to the blood vessels, and it cannot be removed by current medical standards. Therefore, it can only be held in place by the energy reactor to prevent it from penetrating further." Tamayo said truthfully. "But that energy reactor contains materials with ingredients that greatly impact the body. If a replacement harmless material cannot be found or the shrapnel removed, sooner or later he'll be poisoned to death.
And his current state of poisoning is already very serious. He'll die in a month and a half at most.
If the reactor is removed, the shrapnel will continue penetrating and take his life."
"Is it that bad?" Bobbi couldn't believe it.
Coulson remembered that Tony had done absurd things during this period and couldn't help but understand.
He pondered for a while and asked, "Does Miss Tamayo have a way to treat Mr. Stark?"
"Yes."
Tamayo nodded lightly. "But Mr. Stark refused. He doesn't trust me and isn't willing to bear the cost of treatment."
The cost?
Coulson looked at the indifferent Tamayo, his heart moved, and he tentatively asked, "Excuse me, is it convenient to disclose the cost of treating Mr. Stark?"
"Hey! Don't push your luck!"
Yushiro slammed the table and stood up, glaring at Coulson fiercely. "I've already told you about Stark! Do you still want to probe into Lady Tamayo's secrets?"
"It's just a normal inquiry. What are you making such a big fuss about?" Bobbi had had enough of Yushiro's attitude before, and now seeing his outburst, she couldn't help getting angry. She pulled out her baton and stared at him viciously.
"Ugly woman, what did you say?" Yushiro turned around to confront her without fear.
"Ugly woman?"
The corners of Bobbi's mouth twitched, her body trembled faintly, and she was on the verge of exploding in anger.
"Don't be impulsive! He's from the East—their aesthetics are different!"
"Yushiro, I won't forgive you if you quarrel with guests like this again."
Both Coulson and Tamayo hurriedly stopped them.
Although Bobbi was furious, she was a secret agent and wouldn't be controlled by her emotions.
Yushiro, on the other hand, sat upright like a loyal dog without looking sideways. "Lady Tamayo, I didn't quarrel with the guest. I just scolded her."
Sure enough, this guy has brain problems!
Hearing Yushiro's words, both Coulson and Bobbi's eyes twitched.
But they weren't angry anymore.
Being honest with a guy with brain problems only meant you also had brain problems.
Coulson looked at Tamayo again and said solemnly, "Then, can you tell me—"
Boom!
With a loud crash, the door panel flew out.
Time moved forward a little.
Half an hour ago, Quinn, who'd just negotiated for the shop, received more than 4,000 prayer points from the Defenders Alliance. Combined with the remaining ones, he had 5,000 total.
"...Let's try it first!"
Quinn looked at the data on the panel and finally couldn't hold back.
Because of Ghost Rider's approach, he couldn't wait to draw out the Demon Slayer Corps.
Otherwise, Muzan and the Twelve Kizuki might not be able to demonstrate their value before being eliminated.
[Ding! You obtained an F-rank puppet fragment!]
[Ding! You obtained a C-rank puppet fragment!]
[Ding! You obtained an E-rank puppet fragment!]
[Ding! You obtained an A-rank puppet fragment!]
[Ding! You obtained the D-rank puppet "Susamaru"!]
[Ding! You obtained the D-rank puppet "Yahaba"!]
"Hmm?"
In the series of fragment draws, two unfamiliar names were mixed in.
Quinn looked at them intently, and their information panels suddenly appeared in his mind.
[Name: Susamaru]
[Race: Demon]
[Skill: Handball Technique]
[Special Abilities: Temari Handball, Super-Speed Regeneration, Six Arms]
[Level: D-rank Six-Star]
[Name: Yahaba]
[Race: Demon]
[Skill: None]
[Special Abilities: Koketsu Arrow, Super-Speed Regeneration, Eye of Concealment (eyes in the palms that observe hidden information and breath)]
[Level: D-rank Seven-Star]
"Aren't these the handball demon and the arrow demon? So they were originally called Susamaru and Yahaba!"
After reading the information on the two puppets, Quinn suddenly understood.
But at the same time, it was a bit frustrating.
The strength of these two demons was close to the lower ranks of the Twelve Kizuki, and they were small bosses that made the protagonist struggle in the early stages of the original work—decent combat power.
But only Muzan and the Twelve Kizuki were attracting Ghost Rider. If all the other demons were drawn out, wouldn't they also bring in other hidden threats?
Now he just wanted to draw out the Demon Slayer Corps and the Twelve Kizuki to stage a culmination of centuries of grudges, make a good profit, and leave.
At that moment, a message came from Yushiro.
After Quinn learned that Coulson and Bobbi were preparing to visit Tamayo, he stared at Susamaru and Yahaba's information panels and fell into deep thought.
After a while, he smiled. "Let me help you learn about demons in advance!"
According to the original plan, it was to attract S.H.I.E.L.D.'s attention through the Twelve Kizuki, then let them investigate and dig out the truth little by little.
During this process, the Twelve Kizuki would show their power beyond common sense little by little to provoke S.H.I.E.L.D.'s reaction.
But obtaining Tamayo and encountering Tony made Quinn speed up the plan. Instead of letting S.H.I.E.L.D. investigate little by little, Tony became the bait who found Tamayo, then Tamayo revealed information about Muzan and the Twelve Kizuki bit by bit.
And now...
"No one will believe information that others voluntarily disclose. Even if you ask yourself, the credibility won't be high.
So, seeing is believing!"
Thinking this, Quinn deployed Susamaru and Yahaba into Hell's Kitchen, then ordered, "Go kill them!"
Then, for insurance, he contacted another puppet...
Boom!
Accompanied by a loud crash, the security door flew out as if struck hard.
The four looked at each other in astonishment, then immediately turned toward the door.
Four or five handballs printed with colorful patterns bounced and flew.
Some flew in through the gate, others smashed through the wall. Like cannonballs bouncing off the ground and walls, they left cracks and adult-palm-sized craters.
"Lady Tamayo!"
Yushiro protected Tamayo and crouched behind the sofa.
Coulson and Bobbi also drew their weapons and hid behind the sofa, asking Tamayo and Yushiro, "What's going on?"
Character Notes:
Susamaru - From: Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
A demon who uses temari (decorative handballs) as weapons Has six arms allowing her to throw multiple balls simultaneously Her handballs have devastating destructive power D-rank six-star level demon
Yahaba - From: Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
A demon with eyes embedded in his palms Uses Koketsu Arrows (directional force arrows) to manipulate targets Can place invisible arrows that forcefully move objects in specific directions D-rank seven-star level demon Often worked together with Susamaru on missions
Ghost Rider - From: Marvel Comics (mentioned)
A supernatural entity that punishes the wicked Spirit of Vengeance bound to a human host Known for his flaming skull and hellfire powers His approaching presence is causing Quinn to accelerate his plans