[Marvel Rankings List:]The third-place winner in the ranking of the strongest organizations has just been announced!
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[3rd Strongest Organization: Black Order!]
Organization Introduction:This organization was founded by Thanos, a descendant of the Eternals, after witnessing the destruction of his homeworld due to overpopulation.
Every organization is born for a purpose. Some seek to rule the world, others to protect it. Thanos founded the Black Order... to save it.
Leader: ThanosMembers: The Black Order (Corvus Glaive, Proxima Midnight, Ebony Maw, Supergiant, Black Dwarf)Frontline Troops: The Chitauri
From the moment it appeared, Black Order gained massive support — particularly from politicians of civilizations that had yet to leave their home planets. They seemed enamored with any group that claimed to be "saving the world."
After all, everyone fears that the top organizations may secretly be evil. No rational leader would welcome an unstable and dangerous force into their sphere of control.
[Obama]: Incredible! Another powerful organization like Kamar-Taj, devoted to saving the world! @Thanos, I invite you to visit our country. On behalf of the United States, welcome!
[Pierce]: The president is right — regarding the conflicts of this alternate world. When it comes to saving and protecting it, we share a common goal. @Thanos, your visit to our planet would be greatly welcomed. We have much in common!
[Walker]: Pierce is right. As the President of the United States, I welcome the arrival of the Dark Order.
[Human Torch]: So their goal is to save the world? That sounds nobler than just protecting it. Worthy of third place... but the name... "Black Order"? Doesn't sound like a serious organization.
When Nick Fury saw that comment, his face darkened. He had the sudden urge to swear.
What he hated most were people like the Human Torch — judging everything just by its name.
Even the name of the alliance he was forming — The Avengers — no longer felt so imposing. He couldn't let the Human Torch skew public opinion like this.
So he decided to clarify:
[Nick Fury]: Hmm! Let me make something clear: judging an organization by its name is misguided. The true value of a group lies not in its title, but in its core ideals and actions. "Black Order" may not sound appealing, but its goals are noble. You can't judge based on name alone.
"Pfft!"
Isaac, who was just about to take a sip of water, nearly choked from laughing at the chat.
Thanos? In America? Oh, wow. Walker's a genius all right... This was the first time he'd ever seen someone welcome a butcher into their country to slaughter their entire family.
[Isaac]: Ahem! Just to clarify — these folks absolutely do not represent Earth. Maybe Walker and Obama speak for America... maybe they truly want you to save them, @Thanos. Who knows?
Upon seeing Isaac's response, both presidents frowned.
What do you mean we don't represent Earth? We're its leaders! Could this man be... a terrorist?
[Obama]: What exactly do you mean by that, sir?
[Walker]: You damned terrorist! Maybe I don't represent all of humanity — but you sure as hell don't either! I hereby declare this officially: I, Walker, President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, welcome the Black Order on behalf of all humankind!
Even The Ancient One, who rarely intervened in public conversations, decided to speak up:
[The Ancient One – Sorcerer Supreme]: I would also like to clarify: neither of these presidents represents humanity, nor the planet Earth. @Thanos, you are not welcome in this world.
Her message sent waves of confusion through the ranks of world leaders and intelligence agencies.
Wait, what?! The Sorcerer Supreme... agreeing with a known "terrorist" like Isaac?
Was she afraid the Black Order would usurp her position? Or did she and Isaac share some hidden alliance?
These thoughts stirred unease in President Walker, Nick Fury, and even the Hydra Triumvirate.
Two organizations — one devoted to protecting the world, the other to saving it. If they clashed… could the bystanders profit from the fallout?
So long as both sides were "legitimate," any conflict between them wouldn't affect spectators directly.
Emboldened by this idea, the president responded quickly:
[Walker]: Nonsense! Sorcerer Supreme or not, you do not speak for the will of all humanity. You've trampled on our freedom in a disgraceful way! We welcome any organization with good intentions. I hope you won't be ungrateful for that!
[Pierce]: The president is absolutely right. Are you really that afraid of the Black Order entering our world? Feeling guilty, perhaps? Compared to "protecting" the world, saving it sounds far more important now.
[Nick Fury]: I agree with the president. Humanity must learn to tolerate any organization that comes with goodwill.
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Sorry for not uploading the chapters in the past few days, I had some personal matters to take care of.