Middle-aged T'Chaka faced an unprecedented crisis, forced to make the most agonizing decision of his life.
Giving up the vibranium that his ancestors had guarded for generations would be more painful than losing his own life.
Wakanda's prosperity was built entirely on vibranium.
Without it, they would be no different from Black people in the outside world.
It was easy to go from frugality to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury back to frugality.
Who would willingly return to eating coarse grains and pickled vegetables after tasting the good life?
Whether for dignity or for Wakanda's future, T'Chaka had no reason to abandon vibranium.
But what choice did he have?
Fight? With what?
One of the enemies could control magnetic fields, turning all metals into his weapons.
Wakanda's pride in its technology was utterly useless against him.
Even vibranium weapons had become his tools, ready to turn against their owners at any moment.
The other seemed to command gravity and repulsion, his power unfathomable. Now that he was flying through the air, how could they possibly strike him?
Wakanda had fighter jets—advanced ones, capable of vertical takeoff and even short-duration space travel.
But those jets were also made of metal.
Would they even be able to take off?
If not metal weapons, then what?
Stone or wooden bows and arrows?
Fighting two non-human enemies with such primitive weapons would be a suicidal endeavor.
"A typical king! Let's fight them to the death!"
"Your Majesty, what should we do?"
"Wakanda fears no enemy. If necessary, we'll fight to the bitter end."
Hearing his people's clamor, T'Chaka felt his head spin.
*Fighting to the bitter end* sounded noble, but how could they achieve it? Without fighter jets, how could they even take to the skies?
Wakanda was completely cornered. Forget fighting to the bitter end; even touching the enemy's clothes would be an impossible task.
As time ticked by, T'Chaka, under immense psychological pressure, removed his Black Panther helmet. The weight of the world seemed to age him a decade in an instant. With a helpless sigh, he raised the bracelet-like Kimoyo Beads in his hand and activated a nationwide broadcast.
"I am Emperor T'Chaka. In the name of the King of Wakanda, I command all elderly, women, and children to remove all metallic items from their bodies and evacuate the city."
"All able-bodied young men, take up arms and defend Wakanda to the death! Wakanda Forever!"
Hearing this, Han Shaoqing remained unfazed. Instead, he looked curiously at the Kimoyo Beads in T'Chaka's hand.
Wakanda's technological and medical advancements are extraordinary, capable of easily curing even cancer.
This is possible because all Wakandans enjoy equal healthcare, a system supported by the nation's immense economic prosperity.
Consequently, in the Marvel Universe, Wakanda is the country with the longest life expectancy.
From birth, every Wakandan receives a high-tech device resembling a bracelet called the Kimoyo Beads. These beads continuously monitor the wearer's health status and provide lifelong health advice.
Beyond healthcare, the Kimoyo Beads also function like 21st-century smartphones, allowing users to add various information such as family details, personal security settings, and geographic location.
With comprehensive capabilities, the beads can display holographic video and audio, and their screen size is adjustable.
Wakanda maintains its own independent database, similar to the internet, allowing access to any video file and reception of broadcasts across all frequencies.
Using the Kimoyo Beads, T'Challa transmitted information and prepared for a desperate, last-stand battle.
"Wakanda Forever!"
"Wakanda Forever!"
"Wakanda Forever!"
Hearing T'Challa's words, the Wakandan warriors began to rally, chanting the same slogan in unison.
Simultaneously, they removed all metallic items from their bodies. Even armed with wooden sticks, they swore to defend Wakanda to the death.
Seeing the people around him removing their metal belongings, T'Chaka reluctantly removed his Black Panther Suit. After all, who could stand against Magneto when it came to metal?
One Wakandan, heavily adorned with ear studs, lip rings, nose hoops, neck collars, and chest rings, regretted his choices. With each nail and ring he pulled out, he grimaced in pain.
The female warriors of the Royal Guard swiftly removed their metal armor and neck rings, gripping their vibranium spears tightly.
A few impulsive ones immediately raised their spears, intending to launch a surprise attack.
But before they could aim, Erik sensed the anomaly. With a wave of his hand, the spears veered off course. Energy blasts erupted, narrowly missing their targets.
Some energy blasts did strike Han Shaoqing, who hadn't dodged, but thanks to his Vector Manipulation, all energy and physical attacks were reflected.
Han Shaoqing remained unscathed, while the Royal Guard on the ground were torn apart, flesh and bone flying.
Sensing the partially intact metal turrets below adjusting their aim, Erik said to Han Shaoqing, "It seems they haven't accepted your offer."
"If it were me, I wouldn't accept such an offer either. I can understand," Han Shaoqing replied indifferently. "Since they've made their choice, I respect their decision. When the time comes, strike."
"As you wish."
Without hesitation, Erik immediately reactivated the magnetic field.
The once-imposing Wakandan army below was once again plunged into a weaponless predicament.
Their vibranium weapons, cloaks, and battle axes were all pulled into the air by the magnetic force. Those who desperately clung to their weapons were also lifted high into the sky.
This time, Han Shaoqing and Erik were serious. They had no intention of stopping until their goal was achieved.
Under the influence of the magnetic field, the vibranium ore and other metallic substances buried underground were pulled, triggering massive earthquakes. Vast fissures spread across the ground, revealing glowing purple light.
In an instant, more than half of Wakanda's skyscrapers collapsed. Many people were buried beneath the rubble, while the metal within floated into the air.
The vibranium ore gradually broke through the earth's blockade, beginning to emerge.
This vibranium deposit, originally a massive meteorite from outer space, erupted from the ground like a mountain. The surrounding soil churned and heaved, revealing countless purple vibranium ore fragments, some of which stained the earth purple.
Vibranium itself emits a unique radioactive radiation that constantly spreads outward, transforming Wakanda's environment and life forms.
The Heart-Shaped Herb, used by the Wakandan royal family, is a peculiar plant mutated by this vibranium radiation. Its effects rival those of the Super Soldier Serum, and it possesses the special ability to heal injuries.
*Boom!*
The vibranium's emergence caused the ground to shake violently, comparable to a magnitude ten earthquake. The surrounding Wakandan warriors couldn't even stand, let alone fight.
Since T'Chaka had removed his Black Panther Suit, he didn't fly into the sky or get pinned to the ground by gravity. Yet he remained powerless, clinging desperately to the earth, his hands digging into the soil, unable to steady himself against the heaving ground.
Under this cataclysmic magnetic storm, all of Wakanda's might was reduced to the strength of ants.
The so-called "fight to the death" had become a cruel joke.
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