American Comics: Multiverse of Madness

131. The Watcher’s Eye.

This was an interesting outcome. Listening to Orb's story, Alex squinted slightly.

While Alex knew that the DC Universe and the Marvel Universe had many connections and were relatively close, with some Marvel Universe depictions even including comics of the DC Universe, hearing such a direct description was a first for him.

"You saw her wearing the red and blue suit with the red cape with your own eyes?" Alex asked again.

"Yes, yes, well, not exactly with my own eyes. My ability doesn't work that way. It was the Watcher's Eye that helped me. With its help, I can 'see' things I wasn't aware of, like a new memory appearing in my mind," Orb responded loudly, fearful of saying something wrong and displeasing Alex.

Hearing this, Alex nodded thoughtfully.

Indeed, as Orb said, this naturally deformed criminal didn't have particularly powerful abilities. Strictly speaking, among Ghost Rider's villains, Orb wasn't even a first-rate character; even some newly debuted Young Avengers could easily subdue him.

The only impressive thing about Orb was the Watcher's Eye. The owner of this eyeball was one of the oldest races in the Marvel Universe, possessing terrifying power.

The Watcher's technology was so advanced it couldn't be measured in terms of years. They believed their knowledge and power belonged to the entire universe, so they once went to a newly civilized planet and generously shared their knowledge. However, this led to the planet's rapid technological advancement, which in turn accelerated its civilization's corruption, ultimately resulting in the planet's destruction. Because of this event, the Watchers decided not to interfere with any events in the universe but to witness and record everything as bystanders.

Their favorite place was undoubtedly Earth, the "center of the universe," where various major events could always keep them entertained.

After the Watcher in this universe was murdered, one of his eyeballs fell into Orb's hands and merged with him, granting him some Watcher abilities—to perceive reality.

The Watcher's Eye could usually see events significant enough to change the world. With this ability, Orb could easily foresee upcoming major events and observe exploitable clues. This might also explain how villains in this world could so easily find ways to kill superheroes.

"I almost forgot you have such a valuable thing on you," Alex smiled.

He hadn't expected Orb to use the Watcher's Eye to directly see Kara's true form. It's no wonder that an eye capable of perceiving parallel universes could see Supergirl Kara.

"What are you going to do!?" Orb instinctively sensed danger from Alex's calm demeanor, a bone-chilling cold spreading across his back.

"Such a high-level item is wasted on you. I think it would be better if I used it," Alex said calmly. Without waiting for Orb's reaction, he suddenly stretched out his hands. A strange force immobilized Orb, causing him to float slowly.

"No! Don't kill me! Only I can use the Watcher's Eye. I can help you! I swear I won't betray you!" Orb struggled desperately. Although Alex's magical abilities weren't strong, they were more than sufficient against an ordinary person like Orb. Despite his struggles, Alex's power kept him firmly restrained.

"Sorry, but I feel safer keeping valuable things in my own hands. Besides, this isn't some city club. Even if you didn't directly participate in the massacre of heroes, your hands are already stained with blood."

"No! Aaaah!" The forbidden spell left Alex's lips. It was a spell he understood after mastering the separation of reality, a creation of his own, in a way.

Orb's chest split open, but instead of the expected burst of blood, an invisible force seemed to control everything. Gradually, a basketball-sized eyeball emerged from his chest, still connected by sticky blood and muscle tissue.

Pietro looked at Kara and mimicked a retching gesture, making Kara roll her eyes. However, neither of them interrupted Alex. Casting spells required intense concentration and any interference could have serious consequences.

"So this is the Watcher's Eye," Alex murmured, looking at the eyeball, which appeared just like a normal eye.

This was a valuable item for any faction. Alex was curious why so many cunning villains had allowed Orb to keep such a powerful treasure. This item was no less valuable than the Eye of Agamotto.

Doctor Strange could cast powerful spells with the Eye of Agamotto, and this eyeball could do the same, perhaps even more. Such an exceptional item would be priceless to anyone in the magic community. Yet, the villains had overlooked it, letting Orb keep it for decades.

Could it be, as Orb said, that the Watcher's Eye had bonded with him and only he could use it?

Alex shook his head.

Impossible. Any magical item, even an organ from a powerful being, could be made into a magical artifact. Such invaluable items with great power could even be made into "divine artifacts." If someone couldn't use the eyeball, it was likely because their magical abilities weren't strong enough.

As Orb's screams weakened, the Watcher's Eye revealed its true form and was completely separated from Orb's chest. Feeling the immense power from the eyeball, Alex nodded. Rather than wasting this on a useless person, he would craft a powerful artifact from it. Even if he didn't take it, Bullseye would eventually extract the Watcher's Eye from Orb. However, to turn this into an artifact, the required magical energy would be considerable.

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