Chapter 7 - Ch: 147-152

Chapter 147 The opportunity for marriage given by the system!

When Tony arrived at the location, he found that it wasn't the headquarters building; everyone had gathered there.

Steve was even playing with grenades, with several special forces members watching him, observing.

"What are you playing? So happy, count me in?"

Tony got interested. Such a fun thing, and they didn't call him! Were they still friends?

"Fishing with explosives, it's super fun!"

Steve took out a grenade, pulled the pin, and threw it into the sea.

Boom!

A wave of sound spread out. There was no explosion or fire, but rather a piercing sonic wave.

Immediately, a large number of sea fish floated to the surface belly-up, seemingly stunned into unconsciousness.

"This? Sonic grenade?"

Tony recognized it. It was a type of grenade he had seen before, and he had even given some pointers on it.

It wasn't difficult to make; it was modified from the sonic weapon vehicle he invented.

Compared to the massive size that required a Militaryjeep for transport, it had become a compact grenade, mainly used to deal with Terrorists.

As for its practicality, it was quite good.

At least he was once paralyzed by a small sonic device used by Obadiah. If he hadn't held back, and if Obadiah hadn't taken the opportunity to finish him off, he probably would have been dead.

Precisely because of this experience, Tony specially installed a sonic protection device to prevent himself from being taken out by his own invention.

"One, two, three, four, a total of thirty-six sea fish. We can make fish soup later!"

Crossbones was fishing them out nearby, while also flattering.

"That fun? I'll try it too!"

Tony also joined the 'explosive fishing' ranks. Luckily, it wasn't a game, otherwise, he would truly be 'fishing'!

Fury walked out of the watchtower and saw the Avengers members he had selected playing with sonic grenades to catch fish, and his face grew even darker.

"Captain, if I'm not mistaken, it's working hours right now!"

"You're right, so we're experimenting with this grenade. If it could be directionally targeted, it would be even more fun."

After being caught slacking off, Steve showed no shame, his main characteristic being his thick skin.

"Ding! Slacking off successful. Accumulated time met. New mission triggered: 'New Era Marriage Alliance'."

"New Era Marriage Alliance: During the Battle of New York, defeat the Chitauri Legion single-handedly. Requirements: kill three thousand Chitauri soldiers, ten Chitauri Leviathan whale ships, thirty high-ranking Commanders, destroy one Chitauri mothership, and thoroughly beat Loki once.

Reward: Asgard marriage alliance opportunity, control over the Power of Thunder."

Steve's eyes lit up. This was good stuff!

Leaving aside the Asgard marriage alliance opportunity, there are many beautiful women in Asgard, but only three with famous names.

One is Sif, one is Valkyrie, and the other is Hela, the Goddess of Death, whose whereabouts are unknown.

Among these three, it seems Valkyrie is still living a life of debauchery on Sakaar, right?

Hela, the Goddess of Death, is still sealed and suppressed, unable to come out for now.

So, only Sif is left! Could it be her?

Wait, there's one more person, Queen Frigga!

As Odin's wife, Asgard's renowned Witch and sorceress, the mother of Thor and Loki, and herself the Queen of Asgard, her status is noble and distinguished!

To use her as a marriage object?

Hiss!

Isn't she a bit old?

Considering she is Odin's wife and the mother of Thorand Loki, with a double identity, it's not impossible.

Shaking his head vigorously, Steve looked at the distant sea horizon and told himself one thing.

"I am Captain America! Not Soldier Boy!"

Important things should be said three times!

Putting aside the marriage alliance, it's just one more wife, nothing more than having one more wife to mess around with, and to have children. It's no big deal!

So far, all the children his wives have given birth to are daughters; there isn't a single son yet.

Forget it, let's not consider that. Let's talk about the 'control over the Power of Thunder' reward.

This is also very tempting. If he could control the power of lightning, wouldn't that mean he could also be a Thor?

If he was Thor, then what would Thor be?

God of Cheese Sauce? God of the Couch Potato? God of Beer and Fried Chicken?

Thor: "You'll see if I use Stormbreaker to cleave you, Captain America!"

"What are you doing?"

Tony saw Steve suddenly shake his head and couldn't help but tease him further.

"Could it be that the Super Soldier Serum's side effects are kicking in? Didn't you say the Super Soldier Serumyou took was the most perfect?"

This remark made Fury's gossip instincts rise. To replicate the Super Soldier Serum, the special project had always been highly publicized.

It was managed by Secretary-General Hill, but so far, there had been no progress. This seemed like a wife protecting her husband, but how it really was, was hard to say.

"Nothing, I just thought of something happy."

Steve couldn't help but laugh, suppressing his mirth.

"What happy thing?"

Tony was a bit suspicious. He had clearly seen the struggling expression on Steve's face just now; this was clearly a dilemma!

Happy? Happy my foot!

"My wife gave birth!"

Pfft!

The people nearby also burst out laughing.

"What, your wife gave birth too?"

Tony looked at Crossbones, whose expression was off.

"No, I just have a stomachache."

Crossbones didn't care for Tony. You might be Iron Man, but I worship Captain America!

Fury ended the farce and extended his hand to Dr. Banner.

"Dr. Banner, long time no see. We've invited you for a collaboration this time. You don't need to worry about safety.

I guarantee on my honor that we will send you away after the mission is over.

As long as you can stay out of trouble, we won't disturb your life."

Dr. Banner shook hands with Fury, his expression nonchalant. He didn't trust U.S. bureaucrats and departments anyway.

Like a string, one thing today, another tomorrow.

"I hope so."

"Everyone, today is your time to witness S.H.I.E.L.D.'s high technology. We are about to take off! Everyone, return to the war room for a meeting."

As Fury's voice fell, a large amount of splashing water and roaring sounds appeared around them.

Deck workers were still speeding up the process of securing the fighter jets on the aircraft carrier to prevent them from being blown away by high-altitude flight. Each of these planes was worth tens of millions of U.S. dollars; they were very precious!

Watching the aircraft carrier slowly ascend, everyone's expressions varied.

Tony was nonchalant. His Iron Man Suit was much more advanced than this, and many of the technologies used in this aircraft carrier were his inventions.

Steve also remained expressionless. He could already fly with Mjolnir, so he naturally felt nothing special about an aircraft carrier.

Polaris looked disdainful. Her husband, Steve, was far more powerful than an aircraft carrier, so this was nothing remarkable.

However, a glint flashed in her eyes. Her own abilities were not yet sufficient to control such a massive aircraft carrier; it was too heavy, exceeding her limits.

It seemed she still needed to train; she was still too weak!

Sif's expression was unreadable, cold, but a hint of disdain lay deep in her eyes.

Asgardian technology was far more advanced than here, and magic also existed.

Even though this Planet was unique and had nurtured many strange people, it still had some strength.

But in Asgard, they would only be considered minor soldiers, not strong at all.

Only Steve could slightly catch her eye; the others were not worth a glance.

Only Dr. Banner and others showed surprise. Such technological strength was indeed astonishing.

To send an aircraft carrier full of supplies and fighter jets into the sky, how much power would that require?

If this aircraft carrier were to encircle him, he probably wouldn't be able to escape no matter how he ran!

Upon arriving at the internal meeting room, Tonyimmediately and secretly installed a signal receiver under the table.

"Jarvis, start cracking this aircraft carrier's database. I want to know everything."

Currently, Tony wasn't under too much pressure. He had learned of his parents' deaths in advance, and Stevetreated him sincerely.

After watching Captain America's solo movie, he also knew the close relationship between Bucky and Captain America.

If Steve had protected Bucky, who killed his parents, Tony might have directly broken ties with him and sought revenge on Bucky even if it meant his own death.

But Steve did not choose to protect Bucky. Instead, he said that after Bucky's brainwashing program was cleared, he would bring him before Tony to do with him as he pleased, even if it meant killing him.

This made Tony somewhat conflicted. Now, killing him wasn't right, and not killing him wasn't right either.

Killing him would betray Captain America's good intentions. Even if Captain America wouldn't say anything, some things would create a rift.

But not killing Bucky would be unfair to his parents. Especially the gruesome video of their deaths, which further highlighted Bucky's brutality.

Sometimes it was quite a dilemma, but since he had decided not to kill him, he would just torture him severely when the time came.

Steve sat directly on a chair and started playing a game on his phone.

Fury's eyelids twitched. Slacking off and goofing around openly in front of him, huh?

"Captain, we're about to have a meeting!"

"Just say what you need to say. This game has hidden crime information, and I need to crack it.

Trust me, I can hear everything you say and understand it. The Super Soldier Serum didn't just give me muscles, but also this!"

Steve pointed to his forehead, indicating that his intelligence had also been enhanced.

"Not just intelligence, but your kidneys have also been strengthened!"

Polaris silently complained in her heart. In just over a year, she had gone from walking pigeon-toed to duck-footed.

According to the experience of those who've been there, it's said that this happens when one is overused.

Families, who understands!

Fury was also helpless. He made up his mind that no matter what Steve did in front of him from now on.

Even if he imitated Homelander's 'Crescent Moon Heaven Charge' right in front of him, if he said one word, his name would be written backward!

"Now we need to track the Tesseract. This mission will be led by Dr. Banner and assisted by Tony. Do either of you have any questions?"

"I have no problem!"

"I'm fine with anything, but someone over there is slacking off playing 'Little Bee' during work, and I saw him!"

Tony's sharp eyes spotted a guy playing a game during work!

Capitalists held a firm belief in cracking down on such slacking employees, eliminating every single one they saw!

Fury's forehead was throbbing. Why on Earth did he recruit these people to be Avengers?

"I'll handle it. So, the two of you get busy. Everyone else, be ready for battle at all times.

Our enemy this time is an unknown alien civilization. We need to work together to defeat them and protect our World!"

At this stage, there really wasn wasn't much they could do; intelligence gathering had to continue.

--

On the other side, after Loki controlled Magneto and others, he began opening portals for the Chitauri Legionto enter this World and prepare.

Opening a portal was still very cumbersome; some things simply didn't exist on Earth.

Just as Loki was at a loss, the brainwashed Dr. Erikproposed a bold experimental idea.

This idea had never been verified to see if it would work, but since there was no better solution now, they might as well try.

Take a gamble, and a bicycle might turn into a motorcycle!

Although Loki had a way to explain his failure to Thanos, it wasn't his style to surrender without even trying.

After hearing the other party's idea, Loki quickly formed a plan.

At this time, Hawkeye returned from scouting. He had already received support from S.H.I.E.L.D.'s enemies.

As for how he obtained it, of course, it was by rooting out the lurking Agent spies, then killing them on the spot to gain their allegiance and recognition.

At this moment, a man approached Loki. To counter the opponent's Mind control, he specifically wore a special helmet to block mental energy.

Loki tried to control him with the Mind Stone, but each time he failed, which was somewhat strange.

Actually, this was not strange. Thanos had not truly taught Loki how to unleash the power of the Mind Stone, only giving him some simple, shallow functions.

Although it could control living beings, if a being's mental power was too strong, it could not be controlled.

Of course, there were other factors that also made control impossible, such as Tony, who had an Arc Reactor containing Tesseract isotopes; he was also immune.

"Mr. Loki, I think we can cooperate. Allow me to introduce myself; they all call me Black King Shaw!"

This man was none other than the long-missing Black King Shaw. He was like Green Goblin.

Ever since that time, when he cooperated with Gorgonto plan a Military rebellion in Queens, New York, that shocked the entire United States, he had been in hiding until now.

Looking at his team, it seemed he had gained a few new members, and his own strength had also increased.

"Hehe, you're not bad, but you're just a strong ant. What capital do you have to cooperate with me?"

Loki's words were as confrontational and sharp as ever, and very unpleasant to hear.

"I am very familiar with this World. You want to destroy the existing order, and I hope my people, my fellow Mutants, can receive some special treatment.

Ordinary people hate us Mutants; they don't revere us, but instead want to enslave us.

Heh heh, they simply don't know what power is!"

Black King Shaw's tone was exceptionally indignant. The era of the strong preying on the weak had arrived.

Super-powered individuals should rule the World, not live among ants!

Chapter 148 The angry Captain America is terrifying

Loki felt no empathy, or at most, only a tiny bit.

Perhaps he thought of his identity as a Frost Giant, never accepted by Odin, and thus unable to become the King of Asgard.

They were both sons, so why should they be treated differently because of their identity?

Whoever did more, suffered more grievances!

Asgard's two capitals and thirteen provinces rested on Loki's shoulders; the phrase 'common people of the world' was not for Thor to utter!

Odin: Loki, please continue, I'm listening! (←_←)

The two quickly reached an agreement. Loki didn't reveal his plan, only asking Black King Shaw to assist Hawkeye in stealing materials. If they were discovered, they were to be killed directly!

And Loki, as the God of Mischief, wanted to have some fun with these mortals.

Dr. Erik's experiment could activate the Tesseract, opening a portal. Moreover, this activation method was permanent, allowing the Tesseract to provide its own energy.

Initially, it needed a massive amount of energy to charge, but once activated, it would be self-sufficient and its energy shield could resist all attacks!

Days later.

Germany, Jazz Birthday Party.

A certain jazz musician was about to give a speech at his party when Loki attacked, ripping out his eyes on the spot.

Loki not only stayed but began to slaughter. Any guest hit by the energy beam was, without exception, directly shot through the heart and beyond saving.

Clearly, this was a premeditated attack!

After driving the guests to the perimeter, Loki used an illusion to create clones of himself, surrounding hundreds of guests, waiters, and bodyguards.

"Kneel!"

The roaring voices from all directions made these people's heads buzz.

Another 'Kneel!' came, and their inner slave mentality was temporarily activated, causing them to actually slowly kneel!

A few who refused to kneel were, before they could utter a threat, had their heads blown apart by Loki's scepter!

A female guest, splattered with blood, screamed in terror, but the next second, her head was also blown apart!

"Silence! Kneel!"

Nearly three hundred people, not one dared to resist. Even if they rushed forward to fight hand-to-hand, using a human wave tactic, not all would necessarily die; most could escape.

But human nature is selfish; no one is willing to sacrifice themselves for the safety of others.

You cannot tell people they are men only when you need them to sacrifice like cattle.

Watching hundreds of people kneel before him in a dense mass, Loki's smile became even more wild and sinister.

"Trash! You are all trash! You don't even resist, you truly disappoint me!

Bullying the weak and fearing the strong, always only infighting, you are a despicable and abused race, you should, and must, be slaves!"

Loki cursed madly, his expression becoming increasingly frenzied. He seemed unwell, already somewhat demonized.

He vented his past experiences and recent frustrations on innocent people.

Drawing a knife against the weaker, was this not also a cowardly act?

After receiving the notification, S.H.I.E.L.D. immediately dispatched the Avengers team to apprehend Loki.

They also urgently mobilized nearby U.S. Military for support. Whether these U.S. Military forces were willing to come was another matter.

Loki continued counting and cursing. While venting his depression and anger, he counted, and whoever he pointed to, he killed.

He turned the scene into a counting game of slaughter, completely dehumanizing the people.

Fifteen minutes later.

Loki was getting impatient. Why had no one arrived yet?

He looked at the wreckage of a few helicopters that had fallen in the distance. They had come to rescue earlier but were shot down by him.

Clang!

A spear was forcefully driven into Loki's previous position, followed by a female knight in medieval armor descending from high above, delivering a sweeping leg kick.

Bang!

Loki raised his scepter to block, but he was suppressed by the immense force and couldn't get up. In that moment, he felt an incomparable humiliation.

"Sif!"

Bang, bang, bang!

Sif didn't answer, but instead delivered three consecutive punches to Loki's face, slamming him onto the floor.

"Ow! Gently!"

Loki very readily gave up resisting. This was too easy; he even abandoned the scepter with the Mind Stone.

Iron Man had just arrived at the scene, and together with War Machine, aimed their weapons at Loki, but he surrendered!

He was immediately captured, a strange smile still on his face.

This scene completely baffled Tony and the others. What exactly did this guy want to do?

"Rhodes, don't you think something is off?"

War Machine didn't care about any of that. He had just been protecting the Vice President during a visit and was called by Tony for help. Now he had to rush back to escort.

"Since the target has been captured, I need to get back quickly. Tony, you'd better pray the Vice President is fine, otherwise, both you and I are screwed."

--

A farce came to an end, but Hawkeye and Magnetowere still not found. They had been dispatched to search for material minerals and did not participate in this attack.

As long as they didn't want to appear, and Hawkeyewas familiar with the operations of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the CIA, avoiding satellites in the sky was actually quite simple.

In front of professionals, some things that ordinary people consider impossible are actually very simple and mindless to them.

Not being able to do something is only because one doesn't know or isn't familiar with it; once familiar, one naturally knows how to do it better.

On the way back, Black Widow Natasha piloted the plane.

Steve was in the back playing a mobile game, which seemed to be a very exciting game that could make one's adrenaline surge.

Loki's hands were merely bound, and he maintained a strange smile on his face.

Sif just watched him. Once Thor arrived, her mission would be complete, and she could return to Asgard.

She had been in this low-level civilization for a while and had made a few friends.

As for Steve, Sif's impression of him was still ordinary: philandering, upright, just, and brave.

If it weren't for the flaw of being philandering, Sif's impression of him might have been higher.

Unfortunately, philandering men were her least favorite. Just that one point immediately filtered him out, disqualified him, and he was no longer considered.

Steve didn't care either; he didn't have such a strong desire to pursue Sif. If it's about being aloof, Polaris is very aloof.

In terms of beauty, Sharon looked much better than Sif. As for a hot figure, which one of Aunt May, Wei Lian, or Nissa wasn't better than her?

Returning to the aircraft carrier in the sky, no one knew that this place had already been marked by Loki.

"You spend all day playing on your phone, is this broken phone really that much fun?"

Tony disdained such games. He preferred something simpler: throwing parties and finding a bunch of beautiful models.

One-on-one, one against two, or even one against three were all fine, all very exciting.

"Not fun. I'm only thinking about one question right now."

Steve frowned, put down his phone, and looked as if he was deep in thought.

This made Tony curious, and he was unwittingly drawn into asking.

"Oh? You can think? That's rare. What's the question? You know, I'm a genius; there's no problem that can stump me."

This wasn't bragging, but a fact. He had only been busy with Dr. Banner for a while and had already created an instrument to track gamma ray signals.

Now they just needed to wait for the Tesseract to emit a signal, and then they could follow the signal directly to its source and retrieve the Tesseract!

"Yes, I'm wondering, are there any beautiful women among Black people? If Loki really wins, will there be large-scale construction of plantations?"

Steve's brows were tightly furrowed, but his question took everyone by surprise!

No, Captain, you're the Captain! How can you talk about cotton-picking matters!

If this got out, wouldn't those politicians who advocate for Black people go crazy?

Whether they go crazy or not doesn't matter; the main thing is simple verbal abuse, extreme enjoyment.

"Hahahaha! No, I have to record this! Everyone needs to know that you, the Captain, are actually prejudiced against Black people!"

Tony burst into laughter; he was essentially the same.

"F*** you, Captain, I'm going to get angry if you keep this up!"

Rhodes had not returned to protect the Vice President. The Military's latest order was for him to help find the Tesseract.

Clearly, the Military was also very interested in the Tesseract. They couldn't let S.H.I.E.L.D. hog all the benefits; that wouldn't do!

"Haha, Rhodes, only by bravely facing all of this can you become stronger.

Have you never done anything that made you feel embarrassed, where your toes could curl up and dig out a Villa with an ocean view?

I can guarantee that this scepter, which can control Hawkeye and Magneto to rebel, can reveal the most shameful things in all our hearts.

At that moment, how would we deal with ourselves?

Moreover, I think some of President's initiatives and bills are very foolish. Can't that be said?

If she has an opinion, she can come find me."

His argument was well-reasoned and convincing!

This was also Steve's advantage. He could say such things, find any excuse. With the skill of 'righteous disguise,' everything he did would be considered righteous, positive, and lawful.

Mocking Black people? So what if I mock you!

Who told you to be so sensitive? He's just recounting historical events, not slandering out of thin air. Why is that not allowed?

Anyone who calls them Black dogs again, one punch each, directly send them to reincarnation!

Rhodes was speechless. Thinking it over carefully, he realized that Captain's words made so much sense!

Indeed, it was like this, exactly like this, precisely so!

What? You disagree? You'll have to agree anyway, or else you'll just be humiliating yourself!

Everyone's expressions varied, but Loki was laughing the loudest.

He had spent no small amount of time understanding Steve. For the 'stinky old six' who had beaten and extorted him, he truly wished he could punch him to death.

Speaking of compensation, Steve stood up and walked over to Loki, placing a hand on his shoulder.

"Loki, if I remember correctly, you seem to owe me a lot of things you haven't returned, right?"

Looking at Steve, who was smiling at him, Lokiinexplicably felt his heart race. A strong sense of danger washed over him, and an ominous premonition lingered.

Slap!

Bang!

First, a slap, then another slap back. Since the left cheek was hit, it was necessary to treat it equally and hit his right cheek as well!

Loki was picked up, his face swollen. His stomach was also violently kneed, making him vomit even his overnight meal.

This wasn't over. Steve's fists rained down on him, hitting him hard.

Crack! Crack!

Each sound of breaking bones made people's hearts pound.

Steve's sudden change of face, from smiling to hitting so fiercely, stunned everyone.

Only Deadpool was clapping wildly on the side, cheering him on.

"Great hit! Hit him hard! Captain, you're the best! Truly Captain America! This fighting style is just like what they say online.

Oh, right, right, right, American Iaido! So satisfying! Fists connecting, emptying the clip!"

Steve pulled out a pistol, which was Deadpool's gun.

He aimed at Loki's mouth and pulled the trigger, one shot, two shots, three shots, until the clip was empty.

Loki was already a mess. Firearms didn't cause much damage to him. But Captain America's fists, imbued with Tarot's internal energy, truly connected with every blow and could directly break through defenses!

Sif watched, unable to bear it, and stepped forward to stop him.

"Enough! Loki is still a Prince of Asgard. Steve, stop it!

You have no right to treat him like this, and no right to beat him! Stop it now!"

Steve tossed the dog-like Loki aside, his smile incredibly sinister.

He then used a grappling technique to restrain Sif and furiously spanked her backside.

This scene stunned everyone. Even Deadpool dared not make a sound; this Captain was too terrifying!

He was going to kill someone! Such a temper, such strength!

Sif was mortified and enraged, quickly passing out from the shock.

She had tried to resist, but was knocked out cold, which showed that Steve had held nothing back.

Black Rhodes, with his head down, secretly rejoiced. Captain had still held back a little, merely stating facts.

If Captain had personally acted, it wouldn't just be about Black people being expensive; it would be about Black people lining up for funerals, causing prices to skyrocket!

Tony's eyelids twitched. He had never seen Steve's enraged side; it was too terrifying!

It was necessary to re-evaluate: do not provoke, do not provoke!

No wonder he was Captain America. With such courage and strength, everyone had to kneel!

Black Widow Natasha, piloting the plane, had eyes full of admiration. She didn't find this sudden at all; instead, she found it very masculine!

Men should be tough, they should be tough.

Fear no power, fear no hardship, and avenge grudges!

So cool!

At this moment, Natasha finally understood one thing: why she wasn't as good as Hill.

It wasn't just because she was a defector from the Red Room, with excellent technical skills and professionalism.

It was simply a matter of perspective; she couldn't compare to Hill!

Chapter 149 Loki Betrays Sif

Natasha's eyes were hazy, as if a little moist! She closed her legs and took a few deep breaths to calm herself down.

Wolverine and Sabretooth looked at Steve with fervent eyes. This was their leader!

Domino hummed a little tune. Even when Stevementioned the high price of the Tesseract, her expression didn't waver in the slightest.

Having been with S.H.I.E.L.D. for so long and a teammate of Steve's for so long, she wasn't his bedmate, but she understood him very well.

This man was very strange, his actions unfathomable. You couldn't think about him with a normal person's mindset, nor could you think or speculate!

Never try to control him, there's no need for that.

In Domino's opinion, that was the most foolish and brainless thing to do.

If it were her, she'd only think about how to join Captain America's harem. Once she joined, she would truly be free from worries about food and clothing. Isn't that what women pursue?

Under this premise, finding a man she found pleasing and had a good impression of was enough.

As for love, that was a matter for later. As long as she took enough shortcuts to his heart, she would naturally fall in love with him.

Only ordinary people who have experienced the hardships of the lower class would understand how appealing the four simple words 'free from worries about food and clothing' truly are.

"If you've made a mistake, you must admit it. If you're going to be beaten, you must stand at attention!

For those who make mistakes and refuse to change, I will definitely find a way to help them.

When Thor arrives, you figure out a way to give me everything you owe me.

Otherwise, it won't just be a beating. Next time, you'll be picking up soap in Black Gate Prison!"

Steve threw Loki out, looking at his miserable, disfigured state with a somewhat sadistic pleasure.

"Ding, the mission to beat Loki has been completed.

Please continue to complete the other parts of the mission. Keep up the good work."

Outside, lightning flashed and thunder roared. Natashalooked at the radar and frowned, saying,

"Steve, it seems like something is approaching!"

Just as she finished speaking, the cabin door was violently opened.

Thor appeared with Stormbreaker on his back, and at a glance, he saw Loki's incredibly pathetic state after being beaten.

"Who did this?"

"I did!"

Steve stepped forward without hesitation, meeting Thor's gaze. The two had a feeling of 'point against point'.

"He's my brother! You actually dared to hit him!"

"What? You're not convinced? Want to go outside and spar?"

"Hmph! Let's go!"

Thor grabbed Loki and jumped out. This was over two thousand meters high, yet he completely disregarded the height!

Steve did the same, jumping straight down without needing a parachute.

Seeing the sudden scene, everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

Soon, Deadpool was the first to react, "Want to go watch together?"

Polaris jumped out without a word, also without a parachute. She didn't need one!

Controlling her own magnetic field to repel the Planet's magnetic field, she could gradually descend and fly this way without any problems.

In terms of practicality, magnetic field control was first-rate. It could genuinely be used in physical industries, not just for vague, ethereal purposes.

Many large metal objects that were inconvenient to transport could be easily moved with her ability.

"Go, go, go, we must cheer for Captain!"

Wolverine also loved a good show, mainly wanting to see the difference between himself and Captain America.

The stronger the leader, the more loyal the subordinates. This is an eternal truth everywhere.

Black Widow Natasha reluctantly lowered the Quinjet. She also really wanted to see Steve fight that Thor.

Sif had awakened unknowingly and saw that her beloved hadn't even glanced at her. They were comrades who had fought side by side, and she had saved Thor several times.

She felt a bit disheartened, but when she saw Thor was about to duel Steve, she couldn't help but feel eager to watch.

'It would be best if that bastard Steve gets beaten badly!'

Before everyone landed, a powerful bolt of lightning exploded in the forest!

The sky was also flashing with thunderclouds, and soon a torrential downpour began.

Steve and Thor engaged in a fierce confrontation, the clash of Mjolnir and Stormbreaker.

The axe couldn't chop through the hammer, and the hammer couldn't smash the axe.

In terms of strength, Thor still had the advantage. As Odin's biological son, he inherited divine power.

After being stripped and then reawakening, this power was no longer granted by Odin; it was completely Thor's personal divine power.

His body could withstand close to ten thousand degrees of high-temperature beam scorching, enduring until Stormbreaker was melted and forged.

The current Thor had evolved directly from "Thor 2" to "Thor 3". Even the lightning in the sky bypassed mjolnir's control and all struck Steve.

Who would have thought that Steve would raise his shield and absorb all the lightning?

He continued to spin Mjolnir to increase the impact, smashing it fiercely at Thor.

An enraged Thor tried to summon Mjolnir, but the Mjolnir had completely become Steve's personal property, and he couldn't summon it at all.

"I told you, your hammer is very good, but now it's mine.

Thor, you can't beat me. Your brother owes me money and won't pay it back. Don't you think he deserves a beating?"

Thor swung his axe, his rage making the axe blur into an afterimage.

Each time, Steve skillfully deflected the blow to the side of the axe, avoiding a direct confrontation.

He was too slippery to hit, and Thor couldn't beat him, making him incredibly frustrated.

The more he fought, the angrier he became, and his attacks grew even more vicious.

The forest within a thousand meters was destroyed, and the raging lightning created large craters in the ground.

Deadpool, Wolverine, and the others watching from a distance retreated, not daring to get close.

Although lightning couldn't kill them, there was no need to suffer for no reason!

It wasn't like being struck by lightning would bring good luck or temper their bodies.

It was just pain, so it was better to get out of the way quickly.

It was fine to watch, but if they got struck by lightning while watching, it would truly be a laughingstock!

"Captain is so strong. Look at that axe, can it cut through your Adamantium alloy?"

"I don't know if it can cut through, but my steel claws can definitely smash your big mouth!"

Their daily bickering had become a habit for Deadpooland Wolverine. If they didn't see each other one day, they'd feel unaccustomed to not arguing.

Polaris spread her arms, trying to control the magnetic field around her.

The magnetic field formed a dense protective net, keeping the rain out and not affecting her enjoyment of her husband's heroic combat.

Sif's face was flushed beside her, not daring to look at Polaris. In front of Steve's wife, she always felt a shameful inability to lift her head.

The clash between the two had lasted for half an hour. One fought with broad, sweeping movements, the other with exquisite skill. They went back and forth.

Occasionally, Steve would land a punch with qi energy, sending Thor flying over thirty meters, the struck area throbbing with pain.

He had no idea what qigong was, nor did he know that qi energy's power was mainly blunt force and destructive power.

It bypassed surface defenses, allowing the qi energy to reach the vulnerable internal body.

Often, a punch would leave no visible external damage, but the internal organs would be completely shattered.

The more he fought, the more Thor felt something was wrong. Even with his strong recovery and defense, he felt increasingly overwhelmed.

Finally, after another clash, the two temporarily pulled apart.

Thor panted heavily, "What dealings does my brother have with you? How could he owe you money! I warn you, Asgardians do not default on debts. If you are setting him up, slandering him, or framing him, I will absolutely not let you go!"

These words moved Loki, who had mostly recovered, to tears. His real brother! This must be his real brother!

"He attacked me, shouldn't he pay? If he doesn't, I'll take it myself!"

Steve was righteous. He wasn't making it up; Loki had indeed attacked him.

"It was just one attack, and you're perfectly fine. Why should there be compensation?"

Thor said this without thinking, which made Steve laugh in exasperation.

Still alive? That was because he was capable. If he had died, that would have been even better, because there would be no compensation!

"If you can say that, then there's no need to talk. I think we can go back to Asgard and have a good discussion, to see how much fighting power Asgard still has."

Steve's eyes were very wild. Attack Asgard? The thought alone was exciting! That old man Odin didn't have much power left. To be old and not die is to be a thief!

Counting the time, he only had five or six years left to live.

If he fought him and it shortened his life, what price would Odin pay?

When he watched "Thor 2" back then, he found it very strange. Malekith, the leader of the Dark Elves, not only sent his army to attack Asgard.

He caused countless deaths, stole the Reality Stone, and even killed Queen Frigga!

His homeland was attacked, his wife was killed, and half his throne was destroyed.

In this situation, Odin didn't think about fighting back, but rather about continuing to hold his ground, which was quite laughable.

Only Odin could do something so humiliating.

Inferring from Ivan, Odin must have done this because he lacked the strength to fight back.

He himself no longer had much fighting power, relying on the afterglow of his past to still exert influence and deter the conquered factions and races.

Once his subordinates learned of Asgard's superficial strength, what would happen?

His subordinates would inevitably rise up and attack him. That's how the law of the jungle works.

Even if you were the big brother, the former big brother, so what?

After declining, the inevitable outcome was destruction!

This was also why Steve dared to go head-to-head. He might face a strong backlash and targeting.

As long as he endured, Asgard would inevitably be the one to die. Odin, that old fox, wouldn't be limited by the present; he would consider everything!

Thinking of this, Steve's confidence was boosted!

He'd seize every opportunity to fleece Asgard. If they didn't give, he'd fight!

Only dignity earned through fighting was true dignity!

Thor didn't know this, nor did he understand why.

He was incredibly angry, but he still remembered what he had to do.

Odin sent him to the Planet to bring Loki and the Tesseract back to Asgard!

"Hmph! First, let's deal with the Tesseract. Once we find the Tesseract, I will take Loki and you back to Asgard. You can bring up what you want with my father. It just depends if you have the guts!"

Thor still blindly believed in his father. In his heart, his father was a towering mountain, an insurmountable peak!

"Heh heh, then the price won't be the same. Since that's the case, I'll collect some interest first.

Are you planning to exchange Loki's limbs, or Sif? Choose one of two. Don't say I didn't give you a chance.

It's only because you're my friend that I'm giving you a choice.

Thor, choose for yourself."

Steve was assertive, pushing his luck. He wanted to use borrowed prestige. He wanted to be so arrogant as to be lawless. This was the Anglo-Saxon pirate civilization!

Why trade or do business when you can just take things?

Thor was also angered to the point of laughter. Neither choice was good.

Loki, though mischievous and fond of pranks, even causing slaughter and casualties, was still his brother. He would definitely protect him.

He could beat Loki because he was his brother! No one else could. Who were they to do so!

"What if I don't choose either?"

Thor gripped Stormbreaker. After resting for a while, his stamina had recovered.

"If you don't choose, then I'll defeat you, and then cut off Loki's limbs right in front of you. Heh heh, Loki, wouldn't you say so?"

Steve looked at Loki, giving him a meaningful glance, letting him figure it out.

Loki knew what the hammer was! After a moment of thought, he understood. Could this guy be eyeing Sif, the warrior woman?

If that was the case, then of course, it was 'better a dead friend than a dead me'!

"Brother, brother, come here, I have something to say."

A flicker of suspicion crossed Thor's eyes, but his steps didn't stop.

"Speak."

"First, use Sif to stabilize him. Don't glare at me. In terms of martial prowess, I'm not as good as you, but when it comes to strategizing, ten of you couldn't compare to me!"

Loki looked at the enraged Thor and continued, steeling himself.

"If Sif marries him, then he'll be half an Asgardian. Now, because of Father's slumber, many factions in the Nine Realms are stirring.

You can't handle it alone. I'm not joking. There are many Realm Lords second only to Father. You might be able to defeat one.

But if they team up, you'll die! If you die, what will happen to Asgard?

If you don't think for yourself, you must think for Asgard. Didn't Father say that as a king, you can't just rely on brute force?

I thought you'd become a little smarter after awakening your divine power, but it seems you're still the same."

These words made a lot of sense. Sacrificing one woman in exchange for the help and alliance of a powerful individual.

And with Sif there, Steve would always maintain goodwill towards Asgard. He would maintain sufficient respect, at least no longer being an enemy.

And by elevating the discussion to the rise and fall of Asgard, Thor had no choice but to sober up.

Chapter 150 Sif Becomes My Wife

But Sif is my friend, how can I give her to Steve?"

Thor also recognized Steve's combat power and strength. Since he obtained Stormbreaker, he had not encountered such a troublesome enemy.

Moreover, he had a premonition that Steve still had a hidden trump card. mjolnir had also been upgraded; even if its appearance hadn't changed much, he, having used it for over a thousand years, could still feel it.

"For Asgard, what does it matter if Sif makes a small sacrifice!

Every warrior is prepared to die for Asgard at any time. You must understand one thing: personal affections have no room in the face of national affairs.

And, am I more important, or is Sif more important! If Father hadn't favored you, would I have gone to such lengths!

It's all because of you! I am no worse than you, so why does Father favor you!

Hmph! I will prove that I am the most suitable person to be the King of Asgard!"

Loki saw that Thor was already wavering, so he redoubled his efforts to persuade Thor. He didn't want his limbs to be chopped off; Steve was truly a man of his word, not joking!

Thor fell silent. On one side was his comrade-in-arms from childhood, and on the other was his brother.

Even without a blood relationship, he was still his brother, no different from a biological one.

"Alright, I promise you, but don't try any tricks on me, I'll be watching you!"

Thor ultimately decided to choose his brother. As for Sif, he hoped she could hold on for two hours.

--

Returning to the aircraft carrier, Loki was temporarily imprisoned in a special aerial prison made of incredibly strong special glass.

It wouldn't break even under ten thousand tons of gravity, and it also had a power detection device. Once subjected to an extreme impact, it would automatically detach and fall from ten thousand meters in the sky.

At that time, the prisoners confined inside the glass prison would be smashed into a pulp!

Loki's expression had always been a faint smile. He had been beaten so miserably before, but now he had recovered. His physique was indeed remarkable.

He truly was a descendant of the Frost Giant, with some ability, but not much!

Fury began to interrogate Loki, while Coulson helped manage the daily affairs of the aircraft carrier.

Even though the aircraft carrier was flying, daily supplies, flight routes, and personnel allocation all needed to be arranged.

Coulson heard that Steve and Thor had fought for half an hour, flattening the forest within a ten-kilometer radius and shattering mountains. He immediately became energized.

While busy with arrangements, he started asking Deadpool and the others for details.

His idol was so powerful, always seemingly surpassing his limits, it was truly incredible!

This was simply unscientific. He never saw Captainpractice much; he was always busy with one thing or another, never truly seen him train.

Occasionally, he would run in the park, but what kind of training was running?

"I really don't know what method Captain uses to train."

Deadpool's expression was strange after hearing that. That kind of training method wasn't suitable for anyone; without good kidneys, one couldn't do such a thing.

"I don't know. Anyway, Captain is Captain, and being powerful is all that matters! I will always support Captain!"

Deadpool didn't know, and didn't want to know. Blindly supporting Captain was the most correct thing to do!

On the other side.

When Sif heard what Thor said, she completely lost her composure. She had never imagined that she would be given away!

Even if it was under the guise of a political marriage, she was still being given away!

"Thor, is this your idea? Or Loki's idea?"

"It's mine!"

Thor couldn't let his brother take the blame. He was still responsible; he would take responsibility for his own actions. Since he decided to do it, he would bravely admit it!

From this perspective, he was still very good, at least courageous enough to take responsibility, unlike others who would desperately shift blame when things went wrong, showing no sense of responsibility.

Sif looked at Thor in disbelief, retreating a few steps until she hit the steel wall. Only then did she stop.

Her once bright eyes became lost and dull, and her gaze towards Thor held disappointment, despondency, and even resentment.

She never expected that Thor, whom she had always loved, the Prince of Asgard, the future heir to the throne, would actually give her away?

She had indeed dreamed of becoming Queen; that was something every Asgardian woman considered an extreme honor.

Moreover, she and Thor were childhood sweethearts, innocent and inseparable, and now it had come to this?

Fate truly played tricks on people; reality was like a harsh slap, hitting her face hard.

Overestimating herself, underestimating herself, truly ridiculous!

"Since it is your decision, I will obey your command. Your Highness, do you have any other orders for me?"

Sif's heart was dead. If she was being given away, what feelings could she still hope for.

She could not resist, nor could she refuse. For the sake of Asgard, what did it matter if she made a small sacrifice?

"Nothing more, Sif. Steve is also a powerful warrior, no less than me. Marrying him would be a better choice."

Thor was also very helpless. He had never loved Sif, nor had he regarded her as a woman, only as a comrade-in-arms.

Many times he didn't care about rules, only his own ideas.

Jane Foster was not suitable for him, because the lifespan of mortals was too short, less than a hundred years.

In another twenty or thirty years, Jane Foster would become a frail old woman, while he would still remain young.

At that time, could he still say he loved her as deeply as ever?

He probably would feel disgusted seeing her as an old woman.

Wrinkles like tree bark, deep lines visible on her neck, cheeks, and forehead, making one feel nauseated.

This is also why most men, when they reach a certain age, prefer young and beautiful girls. Nothing else, good looks, tender skin, and it makes them feel like they're reliving their youth.

Compared to those frail old women, perhaps only soldier boys would like that type.

But Thor didn't care; he cared about the thrill. Never mind anything else for now, just enjoy for twenty or thirty years, and then we'll see when she gets old.

Whether to replace her or find a way to restore her youth, these were things to think about later. For now, it was about cherishing the present.

Steve appeared from the side at this moment, leaning against the wall like a legendary villain.

"Have you settled everything? I'm here to collect my compensation."

Thor frowned at the words; he was a bit displeased.

"Can't you speak properly? You are Captain America!"

"Alright, I wish us a happy marriage. If Asgard ever needs anything in the future, you can always come to me, trust me, buddy.

There is strength in numbers, that saying isn't just words. Odin is so old, are you still going to rely on your father?

You are already a mature prince, an awakened Thor. Sometimes you have to rely on yourself."

Steve was earnestly advising Thor earlier, but as soon as he finished speaking, he eagerly pulled Sif away, heading for their wedding night.

Thor was a bit bewildered, completely unable to figure out what kind of person Steve really was.

For five consecutive days, Thor had not seen Sif.

Only Steve would rush out to eat, then eagerly return to the bedroom, not coming out all day.

He wondered how Sif was doing? Could she endure it? It was truly difficult for her.

Not only Sif, but even Polaris hadn't appeared much. It was as if finding Magneto wasn't her concern, but rather she was here on vacation.

The interrogation of Loki also went very poorly. Even with Thor himself, he only got the name Thanos; he learned nothing else.

According to Loki, if he didn't do this, Thanos wouldn't let him go; he had no choice.

Thor relayed the information in the conference room, and everyone fell silent.

"Thanos?"

War Machine Rhodey seemed to have heard that name somewhere. He thought hard for a long time but couldn't recall.

"Wait, I remember seeing Thanos somewhere!"

As the only female member, Black Widow Natasha also noticed Banner looking at her from time to time.

What did that mean? She knew very well, it meant he liked a woman, but didn't dare to say it directly, afraid of rejection.

If it were an ordinary identity, an ordinary life, she might choose such a man to marry and live together.

But now, her interest in Steve was growing stronger and stronger; she was increasingly attracted to him.

There truly wasn't an ounce of extra affection for anyone else; besides Captain, she loved no one else!

"Where?"

Fury immediately asked; he also really wanted to know!

Where? Where have I seen you? Your smile is so familiar! Ah, I can't remember for a moment!

Nerve!

You made me sing along!

"In Captain's solo movie, at the final battle, Red Skullonce said that he had contact with the UniverseOverlord Thanos.

At the time, many people were discussing this Easter egg detail. Don't you guys watch movies?"

Natasha's rhetorical question left Fury completely stumped.

What a joke! He, the dignified Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., was busy with countless daily affairs; did he need to pay attention to a movie?

Knowing roughly what the movie was about was already considered very attentive.

How could he analyze frame by frame, dissect frame by frame!

That's what entertainment self-media and bored people do, to analyze what the characters' actions mean.

And what color combinations mean, what they express.

In short, it's to gain traffic!

Fury certainly wouldn't pay attention to any details or Easter eggs. The so-called Easter egg was just a short recording after Steve woke up.

"Are you saying Steve knows about Thanos?"

"I didn't say that, but the movie is like that. Perhaps asking him would be better."

Natasha's intentions were very subtle. She saw Captainspending all his time with Sif, and she hadn't even gotten on board yet, but they were already welding the car door shut!

Outrageous!

She had to find a reasonable way to call Captain over.

Here it was, the opportunity was right in front of her!

"Go tell Captain to come to the meeting!"

Fury issued the order to Coulson.

"Yes."

"No need, I'm here."

Just as Coulson was about to make the call, Stevewalked in, looking refreshed and invigorated after his wedding. Of course, he was in high spirits.

No matter if Sif was willing or not, or agreed at first, she eventually became a soft mess.

Steve was very experienced in dealing with such women. They would have inner demons, an unresolved anger, a resentment within them.

No matter what she thought, first a storm, then a gentle rain.

Continue for a month, then cool her off for half a month, and she herself would not be able to stand it, actively contacting the man.

Arrogant?

Aloof?

No woman could resist this move; they all had to bow their heads obediently.

One hundred percent effective! If it doesn't work, then most likely your kidneys are the problem.

I have a bottle of Dihuang pills here, you can try them. Three pills, three bowls of water, boil them into a paste, don't drink it, just pour it away!

Steve took a cup of coffee, sat down, and looked at Fury.

"Thanos was mentioned by Red Skull back then. As for who he is, I don't know.

Perhaps he's an intermediary, or perhaps a spokesperson for some force.

Or he might be a super-power, in short, he must be an alien!"

Fuck you!

Isn't that just a load of crap!

If he's not an alien, is he from Earth? What nonsense! Can you say something useful?

No!

Indeed not, saying it might scare them to death!

Thanos's forces are currently very powerful, with numerous legions under his command, and strong individual combat capabilities.

To contend with him at this point, unless Ultron stands with them, or a massive robot army is created to fight him.

Cannon fodder against cannon fodder, heroes fighting cannon fodder. No matter how many heroes there are, it's not enough; strength always runs out.

At that time, they would be overwhelmed by the cannon fodder's human wave tactics, dying without knowing why, dying tragically!

"Thor, do you Asgardians know anything about this person or force called Thanos?"

Fury could only place his hope of resolving the confusion on Thor; Steve was unreliable.

Steve drank his coffee, closed his eyes, and began to rest.

It must be said that Sif, after giving up, indeed resisted fiercely, but the more she struggled, the more excited Steve became.

One sustained effort, then two, then three exhausted. While they are exhausted, I am full, so I will fill them!

"No, I haven't heard of him. I haven't heard of this person in Asgard or among the Nine Realms."

Thor could be very certain, because he often went out to battle, conquering the disobedient, and was familiar with many places and names.

But who was Thanos? He truly didn't know.

"Unless he comes from outside the Nine Realms, then I can't help."

"Forget it, for now, let's find the Tesseract. Thor, did Loki not mention anything about the Tesseract?"

Fury knew what the priority was. The main task was still to retrieve the Tesseract, otherwise he wouldn't fare well.

"No, he hasn't changed his ways. Once the Tesseract is recovered, I will take him and the Tesseract back to Asgard."

Thor laid everything out. As for Sif?

She was already Steve's wife; she had to learn the three obediences and four virtues, to be a good wife, to serve her husband well at home, and to be a virtuous wife.

"What! You want to take the Tesseract!?

No, that is S.H.I.E.L.D.'s property!"

Fury was agitated; he certainly couldn't let him take it. What a joke, if that happened, wouldn't he become a Joker?

Chapter 151 Avengers Final Battle

This was originally Asgard's property. We are taking it because you lack the ability to protect the Tesseract!"

"We have already developed weapons using the Tesseract and can now protect it. You cannot take it!"

"What?! No wonder you were invaded. You've prepared for a civilization war, haven't you? You're broadcasting to the outside World that you're ready for interstellar war!"

Thor and Fury incessantly questioned each other, pointing fingers, looking like they were about to come to blows.

Steve silently watched it all, watching them argue.

Perhaps this was another one of Loki's tricks?

He didn't care what Loki was thinking; even if Loki made a mistake, he had to help him summon the Chitauri Legion.

Otherwise, how could he complete his mission?

Now that he had obtained Sif, and she had become his, who would be available for a marriage alliance with Asgard?

Queen Frigga?

A bit old, wasn't she? And their statuses were somewhat mismatched. Odin didn't seem like the type of man to wear a green crown.

Others were still discussing how to proceed, how to do things well, and how to find the Tesseract.

Only Steve was concerned about a marriage alliance, as if this had nothing to do with him.

At a glance, Captain didn't seem very reliable.

Fury was also helpless. His capable assistant, Hill, had become Secretary-General and was doing desk work.

Sharon was independently managing financial operations, ensuring S.H.I.E.L.D. had its own ventures and a stable cash flow.

These things weren't just done by S.H.I.E.L.D.; the CIA, FBI, and Military were all doing them. Otherwise, why do U.S. troops often appear wherever there is oil?

Most of the wealth they plundered went into their own pockets, with a small portion going to Congress.

On the surface, it seemed they relied on Congress for funding everywhere, but in reality, they were completely self-sufficient.

"Master, detecting flying objects approaching the aircraft carrier. It's Agent Barton and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s enemies."

Edith's voice suddenly rang out, startling Steve from his daydream.

He suddenly realized something: this seemed to be Loki's turning point battle!

"Tony, put on your Iron Man Suit. We have enemies."

The next second, Steve was clad in a brand-new stealth suit, shield in his left hand, Mjolnir in his right.

Thor's eyelids twitched. Was this considered cuckolding?

"What?"

Tony hadn't fully understood when an explosion erupted nearby!

Steve immediately shielded his wife, Polaris, and simultaneously told Edith to inform Sif not to sleep, but to get up and fight.

After the smoke of the explosion cleared, Dr. Bannerwas blown to the lower deck. He was unharmed but angry, and struggling to control himself.

He was already annoyed, and being subjected to another explosion made him even more furious.

It was all S.H.I.E.L.D.!

If they hadn't called him here, there wouldn't be so much trouble, and he wouldn't be in this situation now!

"It's the transport plane that was just reported. Prepare for battle!"

Fury issued the combat order. The problem with aircraft carriers was their vulnerability to attack.

No different from ordinary carriers, their inherent offensive power was completely useless in close quarters!

For long-range strikes, they might provide fire support, but now, they could only rely on fate!

"Officer, Turbine Number Four has been destroyed and is currently offline."

"Officer, a team of enemies has entered through the ventilation shaft."

Steve pulled Polaris along, immediately going to meet Sif. He understood this was Loki's trick.

Everyone started to get busy, each performing their duties.

The combat team handled the fighting, while the logistics team repaired the damaged areas.

Tony scrambled to his feet. He needed to put on his Iron Man Suit; without it, he felt very insecure.

"Officer, Banner is transforming!"

Another bad piece of news arrived, giving Fury a terrible headache.

"Captain, Banner is yours."

"Received. First Air Assault, deploy!"

Wolverine, Deadpool, Sabretooth, and Domino quickly gathered their gear and rushed to the lower deck, which housed the power source and hangar.

Natasha fell with Banner, and as Banner transformed, her foot got caught by a falling support beam.

Seeing Banner about to fully transform, she could only try to calm him.

"Dr., don't be impulsive. I promised you I'd get you back safely!"

"Roar! S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents don't keep their word!"

Banner rapidly expanded before Natasha's eyes. His skin began to turn green, his height increased, and the terrifying lines of his muscles made one's scalp tingle.

Hulk roared and charged. Once in his enraged state, he couldn't control himself, always feeling an urge to destroy the entire World.

Just at the critical moment, Steve landed in front of her, catching Hulk's punch with one hand.

Then he kicked him, sending him crashing through a protective wall and directly into the hangar warehouse.

Polaris lifted her hand, raising the steel frame that had trapped Natasha's right foot.

"Thank you."

"Rest for a bit. Your friend Hawkeye is also here. After you recover, go wake him up."

Steve left those words, directing his team members to surround and attack Hulk.

Hawkeye Barton and Natasha were very standard comrades, one could even say they had a sibling bond, unlike romantic relationships.

"Okay, Captain, I'll go now!"

Natasha rubbed her right foot; it still hurt a bit, but it didn't affect her ability to fight.

"When I tell you to rest, rest. Don't talk so much nonsense. Trust my husband's words; rest a bit, and your foot will recover."

Polaris suddenly spoke up. In front of outsiders, she was always that untamed, cold beauty!

Although her words were a bit uncomfortable, there was no refuting them.

Natasha sat quietly for a few minutes, watching Stevedirect the Mutants in battle.

Wolverine, Sabretooth, and Deadpool were all physically enhanced Mutants. Deadpool's strength might be a bit weaker, but it was about a hundred pounds stronger than an average person's.

Essentially, they relied on their inability to die, no matter how much they were hit, to draw Hulk's attention head-on.

She noticed something: every time Deadpool was knocked flying, his limbs and bones broken, he would quickly recover after landing, then get up and continue charging forward, howling.

Adamantium claws could scratch Hulk's skin, but he was very cautious, knowing how to evade their claws and then counterattack.

The three of them fought with some difficulty, but when Domino joined the fray, everything changed.

The enraged Hulk frequently slipped. The hangar, meant for parking fighter jets, had very high requirements for its floor, so slipping while walking should be impossible.

Yet, Hulk would run and then suddenly trip, his punches missing their targets.

This, instead, created opportunities for Wolverine and the others, as they weren't trying to kill him and weren't aiming for his eyes.

Many weaknesses were left unexploited; they were merely brawling.

Bang!

Wolverine was knocked flying, even his Adamantium claws were bent.

At this point, he was certainly unable to continue fighting. Wolverine was strong, but if his claws weren't fixed, he himself would be in great pain.

Especially when retracting his claws into his forearms, it would almost pierce his own palm!

Polaris's role became evident. She didn't directly join the fight but used her magnetic field to meticulously reset Wolverine's claws.

Even powerful Adamantium alloy would become like a marshmallow in her hands. Let alone resetting them, pulling out his alloy skeleton wouldn't be a problem!

This wasn't to say Polaris was incredibly powerful; it was simply that she happened to be a perfect counter to all metal objects.

Magnetic fields are invisible and intangible; the most direct visual effect is controlling metal, which is why her father was called Magneto.

After watching for a few minutes, Natasha realized her somewhat swollen right foot had already recovered!

This was miraculous! Absolutely miraculous!

She looked at Steve with suspicious eyes, her gaze filled with both suspicion and curiosity!

She hadn't undergone any rapid medical treatment, not even using emergency medical spray. Yet, after just sitting for a few minutes, she had recovered. She didn't believe she had also taken the serum.

Steve was still slacking off as usual, listening to reports from the special forces team.

To ensure that Dr. Erik and his group, who were under control, could open the portal, he also had Pepper help them with cover, allowing them to smoothly enter the Stark Industries building.

Originally, the target should have been the industrial park in New Jersey, but unfortunately, they had probed it once and were decisively crushed.

They were almost hunted down to the point of losing their lives, so they had to settle for a secondary target: Stark Tower.

Activating the Tesseract required immense energy, and no place was more suitable than the self-contained power source of Stark Tower!

After all, only a handful of places in all of New Yorkcould operate independently of the public power grid using clean energy.

After a short rest, Natasha went to confront Hawkeye, who was among the invaders.

At this moment, Hawkeye had just temporarily hacked the control room's system with a special arrow. Starting it up would take time, enough time for the entire aircraft carrier to crash.

On the second level, Thor, wielding Stormbreaker, found Loki and saw him activating the high-altitude prison cell.

"You scoundrel! You said you'd give up!"

Thor charged, but collided with Loki's illusion and fell into the cell himself.

The hatch closed, and Thor chopped through the high-strength blast-proof glass with an axe, but this also triggered an emergency mechanism. The entire cell plummeted downwards, and he disappeared from sight without even getting a proper look at Loki.

Loki was stunned for a moment. He hadn't even made a move yet?

"Hands up, on your head!"

Coulson, who had arrived, aimed his energy hand cannon at Loki's back. Looking at the disappearing Thor, he was furious. This cunning fellow had escaped again!

How did this guy do it?

Loki sneered, preparing to cast an illusion. His figure flickered, leaving behind an illusion raising its hands in a French salute.

He himself appeared behind Coulson, thrusting the tip of his scepter forcefully towards him.

Bang!

Sif arrived in time, kicking Loki off the aircraft carrier.

He plummeted downwards, following the large hole Thor had fallen through.

She didn't care if Loki lived or died; she only wanted revenge. These past few days, besides dealing with Steve's demands, she had also been pondering a question.

That was, who came up with the idea of giving her away. From what she knew of Thor, he was unlikely to have thought of that.

So, the remaining suspect was Loki!

That bastard! He actually used her as a bargaining chip and even tried to frame her!

What an animal! Kicking him from tens of thousands of feet in the air, she hadn't considered if he could survive!

Coulson was also shaken. If Sif hadn't helped, he might already be dead!

"Thank you, Sif."

"Hmph, hurry up and clean up this mess. Loki isn't that easy to kill. Don't underestimate Asgardians; his nickname is God of Mischief.

This was personally bestowed by Odin. With your intelligence, if you don't work harder, you might be played to death without even knowing what happened!"

Sif turned and left; she still had to help Steve.

Although she didn't want to admit it, and was unwilling to admit it. In fact, she was already Steve's wife.

As a wife, she had to help her husband.

Asgardian education was quite good: once a woman married, she was tied to her husband.

Unless the husband was truly outrageous, otherwise, you follow your husband no matter what. Either you don't marry, or if you do, you hold your nose and accept it.

On the other side, Hulk's attention was drawn by a fighter jet.

Even with Wolverine and the others teaming up, they still couldn't defeat Hulk, and they couldn't truly go for the kill.

Even if they did go for the kill and actually poked out Hulk's eyes,

Hulk's physique would still allow him to recover quickly. This was no joke; gamma rays combined with a special physique made him the strongest Hulk!

Stronger than any Red Hulk, the angrier he got, the stronger he became.

Besides, the upcoming major battle would need Hulk's help. If they crippled him now, who would be the main force on the battlefield later?

Relying on Wolverine and the others?

Pure melee combat was no longer effective on a modern battlefield; hot weapons were more direct and practical.

This was also why Steve told them to hold back. A rampaging Hulk's combat power in a legion was simply too immense, so powerful that it was hard to describe.

He wasn't good for fighting Thanos, but for cannon fodder, he was more than enough, an absolute cannon fodder harvesting machine!

Iron Man was also inspecting the damaged turbine. He was almost shredded by the high-speed turbine he was pushing, but thankfully Steve had saved him.

Thor was nowhere to be found, and Hulk was blown away by a fighter jet explosion, also nowhere to be found.

The entire aircraft carrier was forced to land in the Atlantic Ocean, near the New York port.

The aircraft carrier, built with countless human, material, and financial resources, was forced into a shutdown for inspection before it even had a chance to demonstrate its power, which was somewhat ironic.

Fury had a headache. It was a bad start, but for now, the carrier was saved.

"No time for a meeting here. Special forces, follow me. Fury, you contact the Military and request the National Guard to assemble.

War is coming; we'll hold the line first. Instruct the Manhattan police to evacuate people as quickly as possible. Whether they do it or not is their business.

We just need to notify them in advance; then the responsibility won't be ours."

Chapter 152: Green Goblin Forms the Dark Avengers

The aircraft carrier made an emergency landing on the sea, and after only two hours of rest, they had to set off again to track Loki and the signal from the Tesseract.

Not long after Steve departed, a distress signal came from New York.

An unknown portal opened above Stark Tower, and numerous alien monsters emerged from the sky-high portal, requiring urgent assistance!

Many prominent financial magnates and family members who controlled the upper echelons of U.S. power were in Manhattan, the most prosperous area of New York!

Loki, who fell from a great height, did not die; he somehow managed to survive and appeared to be in good condition.

That's right, he's a sorcerer after all. If a sorcerer were to die from a fall, that would be truly laughable!

But sometimes it's just like that: good people die young, bad people live for a thousand years. Loki is definitely not a good person, so it's not surprising he can live so long.

The Chitauri Legion officially launched its attack, with the lowest-ranking Chitauri soldiers leading the charge.

They emerged from the portal in small flying vehicles, wielding special forearm cannons to bomb the surroundings.

The energy beams emitted by these arm cannons primarily caused explosions upon impact. Due to their moderate length and volume, they were widely equipped.

If you want to know how effective they were?

Just look at the deep, impassable craters left on 43rd Street after a volley from the arm cannons, and you'll know.

The sudden invasion by an alien civilization caught some off guard; it was too difficult for ordinary people to adapt!

After all, aliens had only appeared in movies; they shouldn't exist in reality!

Five minutes after the alien invasion, all departments received emergency evacuation notices.

The FBI, CIA, and S.H.I.E.L.D. were tasked with interception and rescue, while the Military was urgently mobilizing troops for a counterattack and simultaneously notifying the Second Fleet to provide support.

Since being severely beaten by Steve, the Second Fleethad lost five battleships and was recalled to the mainland for repairs.

Now, their combat effectiveness and will to fight were very low; sending them to the battlefield was tantamount to sending them to their deaths.

But even if it meant death, it was what they should do.

Those who enlist in the Military must be prepared to die in battle. Otherwise, they should get out, pack their bags, and go home, not make a spectacle of themselves here.

More and more aliens were invading; if the portal wasn't big enough, there would probably be even more!

Currently, ten Chitauri soldiers were appearing from the portal every second, and the vanguard had already established a foothold.

Next up was the arrival of the Chitauri Leviathan!

These enormous mechanical whale-shaped warships carried over five hundred low-ranking Chitauri infantry. They also possessed immense destructive power, relying on their special mechanical structure to rampage through.

The situation was getting worse. There were massive casualties among civilians, and streets and buildings were heavily damaged.

This made both escape and support very difficult. When attempting rescue, fleeing civilians would disrupt formations, making it impossible to gather in an organized manner!

"Spider-Man, do you hear me? This is your chance to shine.

Listen, Captain America is also on his way to provide support. You need to represent the CIA to rescue some targets.

I've already sent you the map and targets. Go, glory belongs to you. You are the strongest superhero."

Valentina did not retreat but stood on a tall building, watching the Chitauri Legion's attack. Casualties didn't matter to her.

This was an opportunity, a very good one.

Not only could she earn a lot of favors, but she could also pave the way for her future advancement.

Just being a CIA agent, how could that satisfy an ambitious person like Valentina!

She wanted to go further: Secretary of State, Vice President, and then President! Who knows, she might even become the first female President!

At this moment, footsteps sounded behind her.

Valentina turned around and watched Danica, dressed in a women's suit, walk towards her, bathed in the Sun.

Her eyebrows raised, and her expression changed slightly, showing both doubt and surprise.

Danica's identity as a Vampire was no secret to her. What surprised her was that the other party stood directly in the sunlight without any protection. Wasn't she afraid of turning to dust?

Afraid of what? What's there to be afraid of? When she served Steve, she took even fewer safety precautions, simply because there was no need.

"Some people you can save, but some people you can't."

Danica, wearing sunglasses, looked at her with a slight smile. Was she here to negotiate? No, she was just here to give a notice.

To say 'negotiate' would be to overestimate Valentinatoo much.

"Give me a list, and I'll handle it myself."

Valentina turned her head and chuckled lightly, her attitude completely unreadable. Those who smile aren't necessarily good people, but those who don't smile are often bad people.

She intended to act herself, without relying on Danica.

Whether it was the DuPont Family or the Rockefeller Family, they were both top-tier in the U.S. Their slaughter would cause an earthquake!

Did they really think families were just families?

Long-term intermarriage had blurred their distinctions. Perhaps the Rockefeller Family patriarch's wife was the Rothschild patriarch's sister, and the DuPont Familypatriarch's wife was the Rockefeller Family patriarch's sister.

They all used direct relatives for intermarriage to strengthen their connections. Kinship might not always be effective, but it would certainly have some effect!

Over a hundred years of intermarriage had made their relationships much more complex.

To eliminate everyone in two families, wouldn't there be members of other families among them?

There certainly would be, possibly children, nieces, nephews, etc., with close blood ties.

More importantly, this precedent could not be set!

Once such a thing happened, they would no longer be the high-and-mighty magnates; the mystique and nobility they had painstakingly cultivated would be shattered.

Ordinary people would also discover that they, too, were so fragile, that a single headshot would kill them!

Unacceptable!

Such a thing absolutely could not happen!

Danica reached out and squeezed her shoulder, then leaned in to whisper in her ear.

"It's impossible for you to rise to power through them, unless you're willing to be a plaything, go to Magic Island as a servant, and please those despicable wretches!"

As a Vampire of over three hundred years, and the former, former, former matriarch of the DuPont Family.

She knew many things all too well. Magic Island, a bizarre and abstract place where human evil gathered.

Any evil act could be found there. If you had low blood pressure, coming here to watch would quickly give you high blood pressure!

There, one could see many glamorous celebrities, as humble as dogs, carefully pleasing the powerful.

One could also watch unique basketball games, and wonder why basketball players would suddenly stumble while dribbling?

Why did the powerful in the stands hold remote controls?

It could be said that no one was innocent. Killing all the guests on that island would be a service to the people.

Use power or lose it. Don't use money, save it to take to the grave?

Valentina also didn't want to sell herself to please those disgusting, fat-headed, powerful figures. She didn't agree immediately but pondered for a moment.

She wasn't sure what Steve ultimately wanted to do, nor did she understand his intentions.

Did he want to control the political arena?

It didn't seem like it; he merely controlled S.H.I.E.L.D.with his wife, Hill.

What was the point of that?

"You have ten minutes to consider. Before then, we can watch a good show."

Danica immensely admired Steve. This man could actually cure Vampires who feared the Sun!

To cure Vampires without losing their advantages was truly miraculous!

Vampires had been trying for thousands of years, conducting all sorts of experiments. But without exception, they all failed!

The closest they came to success was only creating variant Vampires like Reapers. They were stronger but still feared the Sun and UV light.

Possessing such a fatal weakness, Vampires remained an incredibly fragile race. Any family with some capability would not fear Vampires at all.

"No need to consider. I trust Captain.

Can you tell me what you all ultimately want?"

Valentina really wanted to know what the other party ultimately wanted.

If it was a power grab, they should have started acting long ago. But they hadn't; there was no action at all!

This left Valentina very confused about what they intended to do!

To say Steve had no ambition, she wouldn't believe a single word of it. Otherwise, why would he take power from Pierce?

To say Steve was very ambitious, he seemed to have only gone this far and not delved deeper, which was truly strange.

"You don't need to know. Just cooperate with peace of mind. What? Do you also want to have a 'more than friendly' relationship with Master?"

Danica raised an eyebrow. This woman was truly shameless, at her age, still playing these games!

Valentina was slightly startled, then laughed in exasperation. It was hilarious; she was indeed a woman. But she was past that age. Only one kind of person pursues power: ambitious individuals, and it makes no difference whether they are male or female.

--

Norman also found General Ross. As Green Goblin, he had been hidden for over a year.

During this time, he wasn't idle; he was investigating, calmly investigating.

Perhaps the enhancement effect of the physical stimulant was indeed very strong, bringing with it an extremely irritable personality.

But if one could overcome such irritability, it was absurd that the extremely volatile Green Goblin would, contrary to his nature, lie low for a year, calmly conducting an investigation of forces. It was like a ninety-year-old grandmother outrunning Usain Bolt!

This was not without results; at least he learned one thing: the Military and Congress's attitude towards superhumans.

Utilize, suppress, not allow them to grow strong, only allow them to submit and obey.

If given a chance, he would definitely overthrow tradition and try to ascend to the presidential throne himself!

At the thought of this plan, this crazy plan, Green Goblin trembled with excitement, as if he had been injected with adrenaline.

For this, he needed a small team under his control, a team that could work for him, using superpowers to accumulate prestige so he could win the election!

The person in charge of supporting Manhattan this time was not General Ross. He was always responsible for tracking arms dealers and resolving kidnapping cases.

Since a year ago, a group of ruthless bandits kidnapped members of the Rockefeller Family and Morgan Family, extorted billions, and then escaped unscathed.

This led to an increasing number of kidnapping and extortion cases targeting wealthy individuals across the country. Not only was the police overwhelmed, but the Military was as well.

S.H.I.E.L.D. didn't get involved, nor did the CIA, because it didn't happen overseas.

This was clearly not a good thing; they weren't stupid and certainly wouldn't get entangled.

"General, Norman, the chairman of Osborn Group, is here to see you."

The secretary came to report.

General Ross hesitated for a moment but still nodded in agreement.

Over the past year, Osborn Group's strength had developed rapidly. The previous board members were incinerated by Green Goblin, which led to shares being reacquired.

Green Goblin, holding immense power, would lurk during the day, letting Norman's personality earn money.

At night, the Green Goblin personality would take over the body to research the distribution of supernatural forces and devise evil plans.

This time, the evil personality, Green Goblin, was in charge. He quickly walked into the Pentagon.

"General, it's a pleasure to see you. I have a plan; perhaps we can cooperate."

"Tell me about it."

General Ross had an impression of him. The other party had taken over Stark Industries' weapon sales business, and even if it was only a portion, it was enough to be well-fed.

As for why the other party could get this part of the business, it was nothing more than wining and dining and giving kickbacks.

Everything ordered by the Military would have kickbacks. In the short term, this fattened many people's wallets. But in the long term, such development would inevitably lead to slow equipment iteration and severely declining quality.

Green Goblin took out a blueprint with 'Dark Avengers' written on it.

"I plan to establish a superhuman team led by the Military, primarily composed of super-powered individuals, to execute very difficult missions.

They are all highly skilled and can achieve the greatest results with the smallest cost.

Currently, I have only recruited one Green Goblin; others can be replaced by prisoners. The operational command of this team will be in my hands, and the General can gain control of the team and the honor it brings."

Looking at it this way, it seemed entirely designed to benefit General Ross.

Could this Green Goblin really be so kind?

"Green Goblin? He assassinated General Slovakia last time; he's a wanted criminal!"

General Ross's expression was very puzzled. He remembered all sorts of super-powered criminals very clearly.

Even though Green Goblin had disappeared for a year, he still remembered him.

A criminal is a criminal; no matter how well he hides, there will be a day when he sees the light, and legal sanctions inevitably await!

"I killed him, researched his body, and created a more perfect serum.

Unfortunately, the materials are insufficient, and it cannot be replicated again. General, consider it?"

Norman took out the Green Goblin mask, put it on, and smiled at him.

The invisible intimidation made General Ross suddenly fall backward, his swivel chair sliding a distance, clearly startled.

This explanation sounded utterly ridiculous!

How could an ordinary person kill Green Goblin?

He looked at the news reports of the alien invasion, then at the Green Goblin in front of him, and still nodded. Who doesn't have ambition!