Inside the vault, the battered and bruised Vulture lay on the ground. His mask had been torn off and tossed aside. His chest rose and fell weakly, his eyes dim.
He had originally tried to force his way out with his suit, but the Scarlet Witch had simply waved her hand and pulled him back into the vault. What awaited him next was a one-sided beating. In this confined space, he had no way to use his wings, which Gwen had already ripped off in the first place.
"Gwen, it looks like you've gotten a lot stronger!" Cassius couldn't help but go over and ruffle Gwen's hair.
He had to admit that Gwen's performance had exceeded his expectations. Her reactions and movements were much more agile than before. She had also fully utilized the terrain to her advantage, using her webs to tie down Vulture and giving him a good beating. In a head-on confrontation, Gwen's strength was far superior to Vulture's.
"Cassius!" Wanda saw Cassius ruffling Gwen's hair and pouted slightly. This had been her exclusive privilege before, but now Gwen had taken it from her.
"What's wrong?" Cassius looked at Wanda and pulled her close. He had to say, it felt great to be ruffling a head with one hand and holding a waist with the other.
"You scoundrel!" Wanda gnashed her teeth and viciously pinched Cassius's waist. She could tell from his expression that he was thinking of something bad. There was no way she was going to let him get away with it.
"By the way, what should we do with this guy?" Gwen pointed her chin towards Vulture on the ground. They couldn't just leave him here.
"Looks like..." Just as Cassius was hesitating about whether to send him to the police station, the sound of police sirens came from outside.
"The police are here!" Gwen looked up at the exit.
"That saves us a lot of trouble!" Wanda said with a smile. The bank doors were wide open right now. If they left like this, who knew if other people would rush in? After all, this was New York, a land of freedom. Anything could happen here.
"Let's leave first." Cassius retracted his hand and drew a circle in the air with his right hand. A shimmering golden light appeared. He put his arms around Gwen and Wanda's waists and walked through the Inter-Dimensional Portal.
He didn't want Wanda and Gwen to stay here to be interviewed. He had finally found some free time to get to know them better. He wasn't going to waste it on the insignificant Vulture. After all, once the police arrived, Vulture would definitely be arrested.
The next day, the big screen in the manor's living room was broadcasting a news report.
"The Scarlet Witch and Ghost-Spider Team Up to Punish Criminals!" It even showed close-up photos of Gwen and Wanda.
"I didn't expect the police to be a little useful!" Cassius couldn't help but exclaim. It was normal for them to recognize Ghost-Spider since the vault was full of webs. But it was not easy for them to recognize the Scarlet Witch. After all, Wanda's power was a little different from before.
"Hmph, I deliberately let them know I was involved!" Wanda raised her head proudly. "Even though the Avengers' reputation has been restored, it's still good to have the media report on it more!"
She had already thought of this. After all, there were still some people who were against the Avengers. She wanted to use the news to let them know who was protecting them. Because Cassius had once taught her that sometimes, it's better to let people know when you do good things, rather than doing them in silence.
Gwen had to keep a low profile because she was a student. That's why she needed to hide her identity to avoid disrupting her normal life. On top of that, Gwen didn't rely on being a hero for a living.
"Looks like our little Wanda is pretty smart." Cassius smiled and leaned close to Wanda, his mouth curving up. "So, do you want a little reward?"
"Get away from me!" Wanda raised an eyebrow. To deal with Cassius, she had secretly run off to sleep with Gwen yesterday. It was to let this devil know he made a mistake by giving her the wrong suit!
"But your combination is really popular. Look at how well received you two are!" Cassius raised an eyebrow and looked at the comments about the two of them. They were all positive.
"Of course. Gwen and I are like sisters!" Wanda stood up and sat next to Gwen, putting her arm around her. After their chat last night, she had let go of a lot of her resentment. She was also starting to like this cute little sister more and more.
"But the media really likes to sensationalize things like this," Gwen said, already used to these reports. They relied on sensationalism to survive. There had been a lot of sensationalism about her before, and a lot of people were trying to figure out her identity.
"By the way, how about we go to Westview for a trip?" Cassius leaned back on the sofa. He remembered that Wanda wanted to go there. Since they were free now, they might as well take Wanda out for a trip. On top of that, Wanda rarely had time to rest.
"Really?" Wanda's eyes lit up when she heard that, and she immediately threw herself on top of Cassius. She had thought it would take a long time for Cassius to have time to accompany her. She never expected him to want to leave today.
"No time like the present. We're all free anyway!" Cassius's mouth curved up. He never forgot what he promised a girl. As a veteran in the dating world, he wasn't going to forget this. If he promised, he would definitely deliver. On top of that, he wanted to please both Gwen and Wanda at the same time for his own happiness.
"Yay!" Wanda excitedly gave Cassius a hard kiss on the cheek. Gwen saw Wanda's bold actions and just quietly squeezed Cassius's hand. She wanted to do the same, but she was still a little too shy.
"Oh yeah, Gwen, you're coming too, right?" Cassius turned to Gwen. If he remembered correctly, Gwen shouldn't have classes for the next two days. And if he brought Gwen along, it would be a good way for them to get closer.
Gwen was about to nod, but she remembered something and her expression became a little hesitant.
"What's wrong?" Cassius noticed the change in Gwen's expression and asked in confusion.
"I don't know if my parents will agree," Gwen said, looking troubled. She had only been able to stay here yesterday by telling a white lie that she was staying at a friend's house. She couldn't not go back today!
"It's fine, I'll ask them for you." Cassius didn't mind and stood up with a smile. "Let's go. We'll go to your house together, and you can pack some personal items."
He knew that Gwen's parents were very reasonable, so it shouldn't be a big problem.
Because this was a road trip, Cassius didn't take Bumblebee. Instead, he chose a EleMMent Palazzo. This was an RV, and it was the most expensive one on the market. It was big, and the interior had everything they could possibly need. It would be very uncomfortable to be in a small car when they went out together.
The most important thing was that there were very few rest stops in the United States, so traveling in an RV was necessary.
When the car started, it looked as if it was made of pure gold. The exterior shimmered with a golden light. Just driving it out would attract a lot of attention. After all, the EleMMent Palazzo was very rare.
To prevent the Stacys from overthinking things, Wanda stayed in the car by herself when they went back. Gwen and Cassius went to Gwen's house. As soon as they knocked on the door, it opened.
"Cassius, you're here?!" Helen's eyes lit up when she saw Cassius. Only then did she notice her daughter.
"Hello, Aunt Helen. Where's Uncle George?" Cassius greeted her immediately and noticed that George wasn't home.
"He went to work," Helen said with a smile, inviting Cassius in. But a mischievous smile appeared on her face as her eyes scanned the two of them. It seemed her dear daughter had learned to lie.
Why else would she say she was staying at a friend's house yesterday?
Gwen would never say something like that last minute. She would always say it in advance, even if she was just staying at a friend's house. She guessed the little girl had stayed at Cassius's house last night.
But she didn't mind. She was very happy with Cassius. After all, George had already looked into Cassius. He was rich, handsome, and seemed very gentle with her daughter.
"Mom, I want to go on a trip with Cassius for a few days," Gwen said, grabbing her clothes, her expression hesitant. She didn't know if her mother would let her go. Her parents were usually very strict. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been so anxious about not coming home one night that she was about to call the police.
"Yes, Aunt Helen. I want to take Gwen out for a few days. You don't have to worry about her safety." At that moment, Cassius immediately spoke up. It was normal for the Stacys to be worried about Gwen going out on a trip with him.
"Alright, you guys can go have fun!" Gwen was surprised that Helen agreed so easily. Helen had agreed because she trusted Cassius. Secondly, since it was a holiday, it wasn't good for her to be cooped up at home.
When George was in a coma, Gwen had never dared to leave home. It was time for Gwen to have a good time. On top of that, this would be a good way for the two of them to get closer.
After packing her luggage, Gwen excitedly got into the car. As the EleMMent Palazzo started, Cassius, Wanda, Gwen, and Lorna got on the highway.
Westview was in a remote location. It would take a whole day to drive there. Although the journey was a bit long, they would pass through the fields of the plains. The scenery was beautiful enough to make them forget about the boring journey.
On the way, the few of them were happily jumping around. And they didn't have to worry about driving since Red Queen was there. As the world's most powerful AI, this was nothing for Red Queen.
A day later, the EleMMent Palazzo slowly stopped in front of a villa that Cassius had already bought. Because he had bought it a day in advance, everything inside was already prepared.
"Witch, the place you picked is very suitable for recuperating." Cassius sat outside the villa and couldn't help but exclaim as he looked at the scenery. This kind of leisurely life was his favorite.
"Of course," Wanda said with a sigh. "This vacation definitely won't disappoint anyone."
....
Meanwhile.
Nidavellir.
A massive mothership, like a steel monster, shrouded the sky above the planet. The four pairs of terrifying steel wings seemed to cover the entire city. Everyone below looked up at the terrifying sight. Their faces were filled with fear, and they had no idea what was happening.
BOOM!
Before they could even react, a loud explosion rang out. A house in front of a fortress in the center of Nidavellir was hit by a cannonball. The house instantly collapsed.
"Run!"
"We have enemies!"
"What's going on?!"
The Dwarves scattered in fear, their faces filled with panic. Although they were Dwarves, their adult bodies were as big as the Hulk. But even so, it couldn't hide the fear in their hearts.
BOOM!
But before they could run out, they heard a terrifying explosion from in front of them. Five figures and an army had surrounded them. The Dwarves tried to break out of the encirclement. But it was no use.
"Brothers, follow me and charge!" A team of Dwarves picked up their weapons, gritting their teeth and preparing to charge forward.
But just as they were about to charge, a lanky, scholarly-looking man slowly walked out. With a simple wave of his right hand, countless rocks floated up and turned into spikes, impaling all of them. In just a single move, dozens of Dwarves were taken down!
"Damn it!" one of the Dwarves sped up, raising his weapon high into the air. But just as he was about to chop down on Ebony Maw, a metal figure slammed into his body. The next second, the figure carried him through two buildings.
A huge figure then came crashing down from the sky, stepping on his chest. It was Cull Obsidian. He casually pulled out his weapon, a contemptuous smile on his face.
Although there were other Dwarves who wanted to break out, they couldn't even get past the Black Order. In the end, all the resisters were captured, but even those who were captured were beheaded by Corvus Glaive. Blood flowed on the ground, making the scene incredibly bloody and cruel.
The fortress door was smashed open by a figure from the inside. The huge Dwarf hit the ground, and the ground trembled. Eitri screamed in pain. A purple figure with a huge blade then walked out. Each of his steps was heavy but not rushed. He was calm. It was Thanos.
"Eitri, don't struggle. Just forge me the Infinity Gauntlet obediently." Thanos slowly walked in front of Eitri, his hand holding the huge blade and pressing it against the Dwarf King's neck.
"I will never..." Eitri knew exactly what Thanos was planning to do. If he agreed, the universe would fall into chaos.
"You don't care if I slaughter the entire planet of Dwarves? I'll warn you, Odin will no longer protect Nidavellir. The Asgardians can't even protect themselves." Thanos saw through Eitri's thoughts, his eyes filled with a ruthless, bloody glint.
Before Eitri could answer, Thanos nodded to his subordinates. One of the Dwarves was dragged forward, and with a flash of the blade, his head slammed onto the ground.
"!!!!" Eitri looked at the corpses on the ground and could only reluctantly agree.
Thanos stood on the highest point of the Nidavellir mountain range, looking down at everything. Behind him were the massive army and the Black Order. Ebony Maw came in front of Thanos, slowly knelt down, and held up the newly forged Infinity Gauntlet.
"I swear to be loyal to you until I die. You are the most powerful being in the universe..."
Thanos took the Infinity Gauntlet from Ebony Maw, a cold smile on his face, and slowly put it on. After putting on the Infinity Gauntlet, a golden light burst from Thanos's eyes, and he clenched his fist.
"Next stop, Midgard."
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