Chapter 103: Good News and Bad News
A few minutes ago…
In the temporary S.H.I.E.L.D. camp, Tony was urgently contacting the sorcerers of the Ancient Order.
The only one who answered was Wong, and his response was that Strange had recently been alone, researching something unknown.
In other words, Strange wouldn't intervene unless the Earth was on the verge of destruction. As for whether Heisenberg would destroy the Earth…
At least the sorcerers didn't think he would.
With that, the Avengers had no choice but to find another way to prevent the potential battle between Heisenberg and Wanda!
After numerous calls, they first avoided Thor and Asgard.
Given how badly Thor had been beaten, who knew if the Asgardians would seek revenge for him.
Next, they avoided the Guardians of the Galaxy…
There was no other way—with Quill's reckless nature, he'd likely only cause more trouble.
Quill and Thor together—those two old pals.
It was like music and beer, Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong—a recipe for disaster.
After much searching, they unexpectedly discovered someone who was already dead!
Natasha, after some thought, spoke up.
"I just remembered Hill and Fury, who were resurrected. They planned to meet Heisenberg yesterday, so they might be in Los Angeles!"
"Call Fury quickly!"
In just a few seconds, Fury answered.
"This is Fury. Natasha, I'm afraid I don't have time to chat!
I'm in Los Angeles. Half a minute ago, Wanda and Heisenberg rushed toward the Hollywood Hills. I must follow to prevent an irreconcilable conflict between them!"
Before Natasha could explain, Fury had already spoken, leaving her to sigh in relief.
"Fury, Wanda just disappeared from our sight, aiming for the Mind Stone in Heisenberg's possession. That's exactly what we're worried about.
Since you're already there, please try to stabilize the situation. If an irreconcilable issue arises, notify us, and we'll rush over!"
After Natasha finished, Fury on the other end frowned and responded.
"Don't worry, I'm quite skilled at talking to powerful individuals!"
As soon as he spoke, the call ended. Fury looked at Hill, who was driving, and sighed deeply.
"Ah…"
He muttered.
"These five years we were dead felt like a nap, but when we woke up, the troubles on Earth seem to have multiplied.
First, another universe appeared. Could there be even more universes?
Like Superman Heisenberg—how many others like him exist in other universes?
We can't remain complacent. We must venture out.
I think, after today, I'll need to establish a new department, one dedicated to handling threats from beyond the solar system and across the multiverse!"
Having said that, he didn't wait for Hill's response. He leaned back in his seat, expressionless, staring at the sky.
My old friend, how I wish I could kill him for you!
But I can't, or rather, I won't.
After all, the Earth without you truly needs someone like him to provide protection.
…
A few minutes later.
…
At the Hollywood Hills ruins, Heisenberg held the Mind Stone in his right hand and punched Wanda, who was in a state of extreme frenzy, knocking her to the ground.
Watching the crimson energy dissipate, and looking at the soft, white figure lying on the ground…
Heisenberg shook his head in boredom.
"Another fool blinded by love.
I was actually planning to take you to my universe—after all, I lack a few truly capable fighters under my command.
But in this state… tsk, tsk, I'll have to start training you from childhood…"
As he spoke, Heisenberg rubbed his forehead in frustration.
Because a problem had arisen.
What to do with Wanda now, the most powerful dark sorceress in the Marvel universe.
That's right, Wanda was essentially a dark sorceress, her power the opposite of the Ancient One's.
The Ancient One's power came from the embodiment of light in the Marvel universe, the…
Cough, cough.
It came from the embodiment of white magic, Vishanti!
Of course, Vishanti was not a single deity but the collective of the three most powerful and ancient sorcerers in the Supreme Sorcerer lineage.
These three deities were the God of White Magic, Oshtur; the God of Order, Hoggoth; and the Supreme Sorcerer, Agamotto, born from Oshtur's tears!
Since Vishanti's emergence, he has essentially represented the pinnacle of white magic in the Marvel universe.
All white magic in the universe was a plaything of this triune overlord.
And the Ancient One was the Supreme Sorcerer most admired and favored by Vishanti.
Having discussed white magic, it's only natural to mention dark magic, the source of Wanda's powers.
The God of Dark Magic in Marvel, Chthon.
How to describe this overlord's prestige?
Let's put it this way…
Mephisto, one of Marvel's Eight Great Evils, the creator of the Ghost Rider.
Dormammu, the ruler of the Dark Dimension and the Ancient One's arch-nemesis.
Both of these figures have, in times of difficulty, borrowed the power of the true overlord, Chthon.
In other words, when Chthon noticed and took an interest in Wanda, the Scarlet Witch…
Her level was already on par with Mephisto and Dormammu.
So…
Looking at Wanda before him, Heisenberg was indeed at a loss.
He wouldn't kill her, because he had no intention of killing a woman devoted to love.
After all, such women were rare.
Moreover, killing her would likely draw Chthon's attention, causing endless trouble.
But just leaving her here…?
"Mr. Heisenberg!"
Just as Heisenberg was about to leave, a voice from a few hundred meters away caught his attention, leaving him slightly bewildered.
He looked in the direction of the voice and, sure enough!
Heisenberg groaned, rubbing his hair in frustration. He had been so distracted by chaotic energy that he hadn't even noticed the approaching vehicle and footsteps.
Looking at the newcomers, it was the eyepatch-wearing Fury!
Maria Hill…