Marvel - The Blood God

Although there were objections to Frank's joining, Mercury couldn't change Maverick's decision, so she turned around and brought in the contract for Frank to sign.

Frank flipped through the contract and said in surprise, "In addition to being your bodyguard, I also have to be an instructor at the Blood God Security Company?"

Maverick replied, "Yes, the Blood God Security Company is a firm composed of vampires and the Ha blood clan. If you have time, help me train them. In the future, I also need you to lead them in battles for me."

"Seems like a million-dollar annual salary isn't easy to earn."

Frank signed his name and said, "Let me make it clear: I'm good at tough battles, the kind that get messy. If you want me to lead a team, you need to figure out how to handle the aftermath."

"Don't worry, under normal circumstances, you won't need to take action."

Maverick said with a smile, "Mercury, go and call Snowman and ask him to take Frank to the security company for a tour and to meet the team members. Natalie, hand over the contract to the legal department."

"Yes, Blood God."

Natasha and Mercury agreed at the same time. Mercury made a call while Natasha took the contract to the temporary legal department upstairs.

After delivering the contract, Natasha went to the bathroom and took out a needle from her vanity case. Don't get me wrong; she just drew a little of her own blood.

"Maverick, you can't imagine it, but Nick Fury has long wanted your blood."

Natasha smiled slightly. Then, she put the needle back into the vanity case, flushed the toilet, and left the bathroom. She didn't know that Maverick saw everything that just happened.

Still, don't get me wrong; Maverick isn't so nasty as to peek into bathrooms. The reason he could see it is because, at a certain distance, he can sense the surrounding situation through his own blood.

Uh, that sounds even worse?

"Want my blood? In your dreams. My blood is alive; it doesn't want to be taken away. No one can take it away."

Maverick sneered secretly. After a while, Mercury walked in with Snowman in a leather coat.

This Snowman looked exactly like Cosmic Dan. In fact, in "Blade Runner 2," he's played by Cosmic Dan and is a subordinate of the great villain, Grand Duke Makinos.

At this point in time, he was still mixed up with the vampires in North America and hadn't gone to Europa's Grand Duke Makinos. Seeing that he was an "acquaintance" and had good strength, Maverick promoted him to be the person in charge of the security company.

Maverick introduced them: "Snowman, this is Frank. Frank, this is Snowman. You'll be colleagues from now on; get to know each other."

Snowman and Frank shook hands, and Snowman said slightly provocatively, "We're looking forward to Instructor Castle teaching us."

"I'm also looking forward to teaching you."

Frank grinned. He likes tough guys the most. The tougher they are, the more interesting it is to train them.

Maverick smiled and said, "Okay, I have an appointment with a lady, so I won't have lunch with you guys. Frank, get acquainted with the security company for a few days, and then come and help me. As for benefits, Natalie will help you arrange them. You won't be disappointed."

"Good."

Frank nodded and followed Snowman out of the café to the security company. After they left, Mercury said, "Blood God, Kingpin called me this morning and said he wanted to buy the long-term rental apartment we acquired. He's willing to increase the price by 30%."

"We didn't have any dealings with Kingpin, did we?"

Maverick was surprised. Kingpin was the underground emperor of New York, Daredevil's number one enemy, and 40% of all crimes in the United States were related to him—Kingpin isn't his real name but a title, which means emperor.

"Kingpin helps us bring in some food."

Mercury said. The food for vampires is, naturally, living people.

"Human trafficking."

Maverick sneered. He thought about it and said, "The one who really wants the long-term rental apartment shouldn't be that fat man but the Hand."

Mercury frowned. "The Hand? Those ninjas who are said to keep resurrecting?"

"Yes."

Maverick asked, "They don't have business dealings with us, do they?"

Mercury said simply, "They also send us food, and many vampires are addicts."

"They've fallen so low; no wonder their combat power is so poor."

Maverick snorted and said, "Reject Kingpin. That's our future headquarters, and we won't sell it for any money."

"Okay."

Mercury nodded. It seems that the atmosphere of that place is really good; otherwise, there wouldn't be so many people fighting over it—

After thinking about it, Maverick said, "Tell that fat man that we are not interested in Hell's Kitchen, and he shouldn't interfere in our dealings with the Hand."

Mercury said proudly, "Kingpin doesn't dare provoke us; we are the kings of the dark world."

"Purebloods still haven't been beaten enough."

Maverick was already used to the superiority complex of vampires. He waved his hand and motioned for Mercury to leave.

Maverick turned his chair and looked at the long-term rental apartment outside, his eyes narrowing. "There will probably be a fight with the Hand. They won't give up the dragon bone, and neither will I. Well, Madame Gao's chi skills are very interesting to me."

Bone marrow is a hematopoietic tissue, and the dragon bone can greatly enhance Maverick's strength. Of course, he wouldn't give it up. You must know that a complete dragon bone is buried under that long-term rental apartment.

There's a very famous Michelin-starred restaurant next to Times Square. On weekdays, it's always crowded, but today, there are only two guests because Maverick has reserved the restaurant.

Sitting opposite Maverick is Betsy, the cover girl of this issue of "Maxim" magazine. The atmosphere between the two was a little stiff at first, but because of Betsy's enthusiasm, Maverick gradually relaxed, and now the atmosphere is quite harmonious.

The only problem is that Betsy likes to ask questions, always asking Maverick what he does, what his relationship is with Universal Pictures, why their director would come to help him ask her out, what kind of car he drives—that kind of thing.

"Is this a blind date? This woman is too enthusiastic; she doesn't need to be chased at all. It feels no different from those models some time ago, but she's of a higher grade, which is a little different from what I imagined."

Maverick was a little disappointed. It seemed that it wasn't good to be too rich; he lost the joy of pursuing.

"In the afternoon, I'll take you to Universal Studios to meet Director Catherine..."

Maverick told her some of his own information, and Betsy immediately became more enthusiastic. At this time, the door of the restaurant creaked open, and a mustachioed man who looked overly arrogant came in.

The mustachioed man looked around and said to the waiter beside him, "Why are there only two people? Young man, is your restaurant going out of business?"

The waiter hurriedly explained, "Mr. Stark, I'm sorry, someone has reserved the restaurant today."

That's right; it was Tony Stark who came in. He looked at Maverick and sneered, "Reservation? Why do some people reserve a restaurant? They don't want to be disturbed? Wouldn't it be better to eat at home?"

"Is this guy here to pick a fight?"

Maverick raised his eyebrows and was about to speak when the manager hurriedly came out and said, "Mr. Stark, I'm sorry, our boss wants to dine today and isn't accepting guests."

Tony Stark was taken aback. "Boss?"

Maverick got up, raised his hand, and said, "For me, this is no different from my home. Mr. Stark, let's sit together."

"Then I'll sit down. Bring me a glass of red wine."

Tony was a little unhappy, but he walked over and sat down. He wasn't surprised at all that Maverick knew him. There weren't many people in America who didn't know him.

He is Tony Stark, the most attractive billionaire and super genius in America.

After sitting down, Tony looked at Betsy with glowing eyes and pretended to say, "I seem to know you."

"Hello, Mr. Stark, I'm Betsy, the cover girl of this issue of 'Maxim'."

Betsy introduced herself excitedly. Every cover girl wants to date Tony Stark, not only because of his charm but also because it can bring a lot of exposure.

"Oh, I remember."

Tony shook hands with Betsy, then turned to Maverick and asked, "This gentleman, I'm really surprised. You bring a cover girl but reserve the restaurant for dinner. Isn't that like buying a million-dollar watch and not showing it off?"

Betsy nodded in agreement; the cover girl should live under the flash.

Maverick motioned for the waiter to pour a drink for Tony and said with a smile, "You came here on purpose to ask me this question?"

"Did I come here on purpose? Why didn't I know? I was just passing by."

Tony naturally denied it. In fact, he had come here on purpose. Who didn't know that he liked to find the cover girl of "Maxim" magazine, but someone dared to snatch her, so he came to take a look.

If Tony Stark doesn't have time, he will allow others to steal the cover girl, but as long as he has time, the cover girl must be his, because he is Tony Stark.

"Maybe."

Maverick didn't expose Tony. He said, "I'm seeing her mainly because I want to try your way of life. However, I'm a low-key person and don't like being watched, so I cleared the place."

Tony sneered, "Are you imitating me? There are many people imitating me in this world, but obviously, you're the worst one. You don't even know that I like excitement the most."

"Tony Stark at this time really needs to be taken down a peg; his arrogant words are specially prepared for him."

Maverick snorted and sneered, "You like to be in the spotlight, don't you?"

Tony said proudly, "No, it's the spotlight that likes to find me. I, Tony Stark, never need to seek attention."

"That's right, Mr. Stark, wherever you are, that's where the news is."

Betsy said admiringly. Tony gave Maverick a proud look and chatted enthusiastically with Betsy.

I have to say, although Tony Stark's tone is very annoying, he is indeed a very humorous guy who can charm girls easily. In just a short time, his witty words made Betsy laugh several times.

Maverick watched Tony Stark's performance quietly and didn't do much because it was unnecessary.

Seeing that the spotlight was completely on him, Tony Stark was very proud, thinking he had stolen the cover girl from Maverick.

"Betsy, are you free this afternoon? I know a few directors, and they'll be golfing with me."

Tony extended an invitation; he knew what such a cover girl likes most.

Obviously, Tony wanted to steal Betsy from Maverick. In his opinion, he was about to succeed. He even gave Maverick a provocative look.

But beyond Tony's expectations, Betsy hesitated. She glanced at Maverick and said apologetically to Tony, "I'm sorry, Mr. Stark, Mr. Maverick has already asked me to meet Director Catherine."

Tony was taken aback. "Director Catherine? Who?"

"A female director. I'm going to let her direct the 'Twilight' I bought at a high price."

Maverick said slowly, "A youth romance film about werewolves and vampires."

Tony looked disgusted. "Werewolves and vampires? Would anyone watch that kind of movie?"

"The script is very good, and the director's ability is strong. As long as you find some handsome men and beauties, the box office won't be bad."

Maverick said, "Betsy is very suitable for a role in it. I believe Director Catherine will give me this bit of favor. After all, I invested in this film."

Betsy added, "And Mr. Maverick is also a shareholder of Universal Pictures."

Maverick shrugged, "Actually, I'm a major shareholder, but most people don't believe it."

Tony's frowned. He knew that he had failed. 

For a cover girl like Betsy, this is irresistible, even if he is Tony Stark. 

Maverick looked at Tony with a smile, and Tony could clearly sense the other party's ridicule.

"Meeting the director can wait until tomorrow. Maverick, didn't you say you admire me? I'll take you to the Atlantic Casino to see how I have fun," Tony said with a bit of spite.

Maverick thought for a while and said, "Although I don't admire you, I really want to see how you have fun. I just became a rich man; I'm still not familiar with how to live the life of a rich man."

Tony exaggeratedly said, "Seems you're the lucky one who inherited a huge fortune."

Maverick said, "Aren't you the same? You also inherited Stark Industries."

"No, I'm the one who carried it forward."

Tony stood up and said impatiently, "What are you waiting for? Let's drive over together. Hurry up; my car doesn't wait for anyone."

Maverick rolled his eyes, speaking of which, he should soon become Iron Man, which means that the era of superheroes is coming soon. It seems I have to speed up my pace.

Maverick's eyes flashed. His fingers under the table flicked, and a drop of blood flew out from between his fingers and landed on Tony Stark's palm, then quickly penetrated into it.

Tony didn't notice it at all. He stood up and said, "Let's go."