Loki had already obtained the eyeball Hawkeye needed long before they arrived.
But to draw everyone's attention and buy Dr. Selvig and Hawkeye some time, Loki—just like in the movie—manifested his magnificent Asgardian armor and cape, topped with a helmet sporting two massive horns.
His scepter transformed from a short staff into a grand spear, taller than a man.
Loki created three illusions of himself, forming a perimeter that trapped the fleeing party-goers and the people on the street in the middle.
"Kneel!"
The real Loki and his three illusions simultaneously fired beams of laser from their scepters at the ground.
This forced the panicked people back, and as they did, they slowly knelt at his feet.
Suddenly, Loki felt as if he were finally a true king.
Perhaps the Chitauri Elder was right; Loki's ideals were indeed childish in his own eyes.
He reveled in the vanity this feeling of superiority brought him.
At first, he was just stalling for time, but now, looking at the dense crowd kneeling before him, Loki began to truly enjoy the process.
"Yes, this is how it should be. Kneel! Abandon your impractical notions of freedom and nobility. This is how you humans on Earth ought to be. You need a conqueror to rule you, to enslave you. Only then will you find true peace of mind!"
A self-satisfied smile slowly spread across Loki's lips.
"See? This is the submission hidden deep within your hearts. Give up your resistance, I—"
"Forgive me, but you've only threatened us with a weapon. No one will accept your so-called enslavement!"
A white-haired old man slowly rose to his feet, his gaze meeting Loki's without flinching.
"I take back what I just said. There will always be those who make meaningless resistance in the name of freedom. Perhaps a little blood will be needed to suppress them."
Loki stared at the old man and ruthlessly raised his scepter.
A beam of light shot out, but an even faster figure descended from the sky.
Captain America arrived just in time, blocking the energy blast with his shield.
Unlike the Avengers in the movie, who were far from harmonious when they first assembled...
Qin Xiao's arrival had not only caused the team to assemble much earlier than in the movie, but it also meant they had known each other far longer.
They had not only eliminated their mutual hostility but had also developed a considerable amount of teamwork and trust.
The beam reflected by Captain America struck Loki, sending him flying backward. As he crashed to the ground, the surrounding crowd began to stand up and scatter in all directions.
Loki had just managed to get to his feet when a sonic boom tore through the air. A gold-and-red figure descended rapidly from the sky.
Before he could even react, a laser blast struck him point-blank, blasting Loki several meters back.
"Damn it!"
Loki, who had been savoring his moment of triumph, was now furious.
He knelt on the ground, using his scepter to prop himself up, but before he could fully rise, another sonic boom echoed above. Loki whipped his head around.
Qin Xiao was already standing behind him, his right fist already swinging down toward Loki's newly raised head.
The punch had been aimed at the back of Loki's skull, but as Loki turned, it connected squarely with his left temple instead.
The force of the blow sent Loki spinning 360 degrees in the air before he slammed heavily into the ground.
Qin Xiao raised his armored right foot, aiming it once more at Loki's head.
*CRASH!*
Loki's face smashed into the ground, cracking the surface. If he hadn't been wearing his helmet, his nose would have probably been flattened into a fountain of blood.
"Your father told me you're just an immature child. I say you're just begging for a beating!"
As Loki's head lifted slightly, Qin Xiao delivered another merciless stomp.
"Odin and Frigga are thousands of years old, yet they still have to worry about you every single day, you damn bastard!"
*CRASH!*
"Your brother is just a bit slow, but at least he knows what he should and shouldn't do. Look at you!"
*CRASH!*
"They're after the Cosmic Cube, and you're just foolishly acting as their pawn. Ever wonder why they didn't come themselves? You're a disgrace to Asgard!"
*CRASH!*
Qin Xiao stomped him with every insult.
Poor Loki. He hadn't even been able to act tough for a full minute before he was knocked down. He couldn't even see Qin Xiao's face clearly. His head had already smashed a hole several inches deep into the ground.
Qin Xiao was currently exerting immense strength. Loki only survived because of his Asgardian divine power and his Frost Giant physiology.
If it were any other race in the universe, even with the same physical attributes, they would have been stomped to death by Qin Xiao's few kicks.
After stomping Loki's head repeatedly, Qin Xiao, still unsatisfied, fixed his gaze on the horns of Loki's helmet.
Loki was lying face-down, his consciousness already blurring. The great curve of the horns meant their tips were on the ground, leaving the high arch of the helmet exposed.
"I don't know why, but seeing these horns of yours just makes me furious!"
Qin Xiao mercilessly kicked again, aiming right at the base of the horns.
*Crack!*
Loki's armor was never some kind of divine artifact to begin with.
It was merely a bit tougher than the steel on Earth. How could it possibly withstand a kick from Qin Xiao?
The horns snapped off at the base, leaving the helmet completely bald.
Only then did Qin Xiao nod in satisfaction. He grabbed Loki's cape and hoisted him up from the ground like a dead dog.
Facing the dumbfounded Captain and Tony, Qin Xiao pointed to Loki's bruised and swollen face and said:
"Odin told me this before—if this kid doesn't behave, just give him a good thrashing!"
As he spoke, Qin Xiao noticed Loki's eyes slowly beginning to focus.
"Bastard, his constitution is actually pretty good!"
Qin Xiao muttered, glancing around for something handy. Finding nothing, he reached out and snatched the Vibranium Shield right out of Captain America's hand.
With the shield in his left hand and Loki's head in his right, he swung them together with a brutal impact.
*CLANG—!!*
Loki's neck went limp, and he completely lost consciousness.
The mission had gone far too smoothly. On the plane ride back, Captain America and Tony were both wondering why Loki had made such a high-profile appearance in Germany.
Glancing at the still-unconscious Loki, Captain America couldn't help but complain that Qin Xiao had gone too far. He should have left him conscious enough for questioning.
Qin Xiao waved his hand dismissively. "It's fine. Asgardians wake up fast. You can ask him everything once he's awake. And if he dares refuse to talk... give me the shield back."
But before Loki could even wake up, thunder already rumbled in the sky.
Qin Xiao looked up and said to Natasha, who was piloting the plane, "Open the hatch. This guy's brother is here!"
Sure enough, as the hatch slowly opened, Thor flew straight in, hammer in hand.
He had intended to come and take Loki away immediately, but upon entering the plane and seeing Qin Xiao, Thor's momentum faltered. He turned and roared at Loki, "You dared to come to Earth to seize the Cosmic Cube! Do you have any idea... Oh my god! You're Loki? Who beat my brother into this state?"
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