The black-tech Vibranium brought to Wakanda was far more than what was shown in the movies.
Qin Xiao watched with his own eyes as the Old King of Wakanda had someone bring out a metal block about the size of two bricks.
After a few gentle taps on its surface, the metal block expanded and deformed several times, transforming directly into a small house of over ten square meters. Four claws extended from the bottom of the small house, digging deeply into the soil.
"My father was tricked back then. Captain's shield isn't the only Vibranium in the world. They're so extravagant that they use this stuff for camping tents. This thing actually has no high-tech content—it's just thin!"
Tony said with some annoyance. Heaven knows how much he longed to have a suit of armor made of Vibranium.
Moreover, he hated the way most Wakandans here looked at others, as if they were looking at bumpkins.
"I know what you're thinking. I promise you, sooner or later I'll help you get some Vibranium back to build an invincible suit of armor!"
Qin Xiao patted Tony on the shoulder and stepped into the house.
Everyone already knew the cause and process of the incident, so there was nothing more to discuss.
Loki had already explained that the scepter could close the portal, and Dr. Selvig, who had just woken up, confirmed this.
Now, the only question was how to get inside quickly and shut down that portal!
Inside this Vibranium-made field "tent," they had arranged a small meeting room using tables and chairs. Everyone sat in a circle, discussing how to better coordinate, break in, and close the portal.
"With all due respect, I don't think we need to discuss any battle plans. Your energy shield is great; it effectively blocked those aliens and trapped them in this small area. But now that we're here, you just need to keep doing what you were already doing!" Tony said, spreading his hands.
"This is Wakanda. You're the ones who caused trouble on our land. All you need to do is hand over the scepter, and we will naturally go and close that portal!" Okoye said with her characteristic faint arrogance.
"When did Wakanda become a queen-ruled nation? Is this your new king?" Tony asked the Old King in an extremely exaggerated tone.
"You want to fight? You're just a coward hiding in a metal suit!" Okoye stood up and snarled.
"You mean that guy?" Tony pointed to Black Panther, who was sitting next to the King. "And speaking of cowards hiding behind metal, who's more suited for that description than you? Hiding behind Vibranium and secretly developing yourselves... if it wasn't for the Vibranium, I bet Wakanda wouldn't even make the top fifty in Africa."
With only about sixty countries and regions in Africa, how could Okoye possibly be Tony's match in the art of sarcasm?
However, as the Captain of the Royal Guard, Okoye preferred action over words. Hearing this, she immediately grabbed her spear.
Without a sound, a fireball the size of a washbasin appeared in Qin Xiao's hand, spinning on the table.
Thor's hammer also crackled with sparks of lightning.
"Loki did this. He's one of our own from Asgard. If you're dissatisfied, Asgard will take responsibility for this!"
The way he said it, with his hammer crackling with lightning, hardly sounded like he wanted to take responsibility. What the hell did you mean, "take responsibility"?
Qin Xiao had no intention of making an enemy of Wakanda, but he certainly disliked the arrogant attitude of the Royal Guard captain.
The Old King reached out to stop Okoye.
On Qin Xiao's side, Natasha was the first to offer an olive branch, speaking up before the Old King could.
"Now is not the time to assign blame. An alien army has invaded—this is a matter for all of humanity. We are here to solve the problem, Your Majesty!"
"Exactly! Our priority is to solve the problem. I will not demand the Scepter from you. Instead, we will send a team to work with you. Closing the portal is our top priority, and we will tackle this problem together!"
The Old King's words eased the tension. He then continued, "However, these Chitauri have invaded our planet and cost us a great deal of energy. Simply closing the portal might be too easy on them."
The Old King gestured for Shuri to bring out a tablet. On it was a screenshot captured by hidden ground cameras when the Chitauri army first arrived.
The image was taken almost directly facing the wormhole, and most of it was filled with dense ranks of Chitauri soldiers.
However, when Shuri zoomed in a hundred times on one section, she revealed a four-legged cosmic warship that looked like a crab.
Though the image was blurry, it was clear enough to discern its general shape.
"I suspect this is their command ship or base. If we were to launch a nuclear warhead at them before the portal closes..."
The old king, usually the picture of a benevolent and gentle ruler, showed no mercy when dealing with invaders. Old ginger is spicier, as they say.
"You developed nuclear weapons?" Tony and Hawkeye asked almost in unison.
Tony was simply astonished. Hawkeye, however, was thinking from S.H.I.E.L.D.'s perspective. If a hidden, technologically advanced nation like Wakanda, rich in Vibranium, had been concealing its existence to launch a war—perhaps to conquer the world or invade other countries—it would have been a global catastrophe.
"There is no need for such surprise. If we had harbored any such ambitions, we would have unified Africa during World War II while the rest of the world was engulfed in flames. We purchased our nuclear warheads on the black market after the collapse of the Soviet Union. As you know, if our Vibranium were ever exposed, it would attract the covetous eyes of the entire world. We cannot claim to be able to fight the whole world, so we needed a few means of self-defense..."
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Aside from Qin Xiao, the Avengers were represented by the Original Six. From Wakanda, Black Panther and a ten-member Dora Milaje squad led by Okoye were present.
This was the final team chosen to enter the energy shield. After dismissing the others to prepare, the Old King pulled Qin Xiao aside.
"I must first apologize for Okoye's behavior," the Old King said, his tone humble. "Wakanda has long been isolated from the world, and our technology far surpasses that of any other nation. This has inevitably fostered a sense of pride and even arrogance among my people."
"I understand, Your Majesty. There is no need to apologize for this," Qin Xiao replied, slightly confused. "But why did you ask to speak with me privately?"
Qin Xiao found it normal for minor frictions to arise during the early stages of a partnership. While Okoye acted superior, Black Panther and the Old King had both been approachable and gracious. He had a good impression of them.
"Cooperation! Wakanda cannot remain secluded forever. We need to engage with the world, but our Vibranium is far too likely to attract global attention. We need the right opportunity!" the Old King said calmly.
"I know about your situation," Qin Xiao replied. "Especially after you dismantled the Red Room. I heard you threatened all the senators in the Senate?"
"Well played, young man. But we both know this isn't a long-term solution. Those greedy politicians will never allow anyone to stand above them. In this regard, we are in the same boat."
"And now, the opportunity has arrived. An alien invasion is not just a matter for Wakanda or the Avengers. When you do a good deed, people should know about it—especially one that makes the entire world owe us a favor, wouldn't you agree?"
The Old King smiled kindly, but to Qin Xiao, he looked like an old fox.
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