Chapter 123: Hive’s Plan
"More Inhumans."
Hive sat on the couch, his voice cold and emotionless, his gaze locked on the television screen. He was absorbing the explosive flood of information pouring from this modern world.
"Today, strange phenomena have been reported in multiple parts of the ocean."
"It's been confirmed that the cruise ship Princess, en route across the Pacific, has mysteriously vanished."
"Eyewitnesses claim to have seen armed dolphins leaping out of the waves."
"A tsunami struck Neon Country earlier today, and waves of trash washed ashore in its aftermath."
As the reports rolled on, Hive's glowing eyes reflected a sinister light. Having absorbed the essence of over a dozen Inhumans, his mind was sharper than ever, brimming with cunning and malevolence.
Baron Strucker watched him closely. Hive's presence now exuded something divine—an unnatural aura of ancient godhood that made mere mortals uneasy.
A group of whimpering, broken humans were dragged before Hive. Without hesitation, countless bee-like parasites burst from Hive's body and invaded theirs.
He was harvesting them—draining their life force to further evolve.
Every drop of essence strengthened him. He could feel his senses sharpening, his thoughts becoming clearer, his powers deepening.
"Mason Industries' president, Gene Mason, hailed as the most brilliant inventor in the United States, made a rare public appearance today," said the newscaster. "He offered an explanation for the unusual energy fluctuations at Mason Tower, attributing them to a test run of a new type of energy weapon."