NOVEL WEB Chapter 96: Chapter 96
Dr. Green's originally massive arm suddenly shrunk significantly, almost becoming the size of a normal person—grossly disproportional to his towering body. Tony used a rapid cooling method to freeze this arm, then used the detection system in his armor to check its specific condition. Meanwhile, Kurohane began extracting the Infinity Stones from his gauntlet once more.
The Reality Stone had to return to Asgard in 2013, so he couldn't take it. The Power Stone and Soul Stone had to return to the 2014 timeline, so he couldn't take those either. However, the three Infinity Stones he brought had to be taken back, otherwise, the Ancient One definitely wouldn't let him off. Even if he escaped into the Multiverse, even if all it took to kill the Ancient One was a tall building, Kurohane was sure he wouldn't escape her grasp and would eventually be caught!
The Time Stone was placed back into the Eye of Agamotto. The Space Stone and Mind Stone were once again fitted onto his own Infinity Gauntlet. Just as he was about to extract the other three Infinity Stones for separate storage, he noticed everyone's eyes were on him. Kurohane sighed helplessly.
"You guys back off a bit, you're practically sucking all the oxygen around the patient."
Kurohane lifted Black Widow, whose eyes were filled with tension, then knelt beside Dr. Green. He raised his hand and released Holy Energy to treat him. The effect was good: the charred exterior of Banner's arm faded, revealing his green skin, and even his pained expression eased significantly.
A moment later, Kurohane stood up, frowning, silently staring at Dr. Green's arm.
"How is he? Is he healed?"
A large group of Avengers immediately surrounded him. Even Kurohane felt a shortness of breath. Kurohane pushed away some of the eager Avengers, as they were too enthusiastic. They were like new fathers outside a delivery room, grabbing any doctor who came out to pee and barraging them with questions.
"The situation is a bit complicated. I can't completely heal his arm, only alleviate some of the pain," Kurohane explained, a faint note of frustration in his voice. "This is the first time I've encountered this situation since I acquired the Holy Dimension's aid. After all, being a side effect of using the Infinity Stones, the Time Stone also can't heal it. The only way, perhaps, is..."
"What is it?! Hurry and tell us!"
Kurohane paused instinctively, making the Avengers even more anxious.
"Actually, Green Dr.'s self-healing ability is quite good. Drinking more warm water will always help in the future," Kurohane smiled faintly, sarcasm laced in his words. "Once the Infinity Stones' energy completely dissipates from his body, his body will be almost healed. If you're in a hurry, perhaps you could smash the Infinity Stones again. Just hope his hand returns to normal! What one Infinity Stone can't do, six Infinity Stones definitely can! How about it? Who wants to sacrifice?"
As soon as Kurohane finished speaking, everyone turned their faces away, pretending not to hear anything. They all pulled out their Void phones and began contacting friends and family who had been gone for five years!
Kurohane: (sighing, disappointment clearly etched on his face). I knew people become cunning and horses become cunning. Where are the good people? The 2023 Avengers are already a bunch of experienced veterans!
Tony called Pepper to deliver the good news. This time there were no sacrifices, only victory, so he could retire! Hawkeye contacted his wife and children, then on the phone started cursing, saying that in the past five years he had never once seen Black Widow!
Kurohane tilted his head, watching the few people making calls. Based on their appearances in later Marvel TV series, those who disappeared five years ago would reappear where they vanished, but if you disappeared while inside a vehicle, for example, a plane in the air, or a sailor at sea... God bless! Fortunately, I'm not the one filming it now! These people who are resurrected after five years, who knows how they'll face the world. Dad disappeared for five years, and the child is three years old! Look closely, and your wife has become your sister-in-law! What kind of terrible European and American romance novel is this?
Kurohane always thought more than the Avengers. They just wanted to save the people who disappeared five years ago, not caring at all if others could cope! They would have a lot of social problems to worry about later!
Just then, a communication sound came through the radio, "Captain, can you hear me? To your left!"
A large number of Transmission Channels opened, and the third-generation Captain America, Falcon, appeared. He was the first to rush out of the portal, then began to survey the battlefield, which was already silent. A large group of Wakandan natives walked out in formation, shouting slogans that were completely unintelligible. There were wizards from Kamar-Taj, surviving warriors from Asgard, the Ravagers legion from the galaxy, and the Galaxy Dance Troupe who were beaten black and blue by Thanos on Titan, as well as a large number of Avengers who had disappeared five years ago! They arrived on the scorched battlefield with high spirits, ready to welcome the final battle with Thanos!
The Avengers' headquarters were destroyed, the battle was intense! The Avengers needed... it seems they don't need us anymore?
The remains of two massive battleships stood before them, and the ground was covered with the bodies of Outriders. Two sets of Black Order were laid side by side on the ground, and two headless purple potato creatures also looked quite peaceful. A certain wizard wearing a long red cloak had his already long face pulled even longer.
Doctor Strange: (eyes wide, an expression of shock mixed with disbelief clearly etched on his face). Who the hell did this?! The script I saw wasn't written like this! Could it be... after slacking off for five years, I've become a Dutch brother?! Is everything I'm seeing a fake script written by Robert Downey Jr.?!
"Mr. Stark, you won't believe what happened!" Peter Parker, the little Spider-Man, started chattering as soon as he opened his mouth, rambling to Tony. As he spoke, he pointed at the act of opening portals, looking like an immature child. But then again, Little Spider was still a high school student, and chatty. "Do you remember when we were in space? I must have passed out then, because when I woke up, you weren't next to me anymore, that Doctor Strange told me five years had passed, and then he started drawing circles..."
Seeing the exuberant Little Spider, Tony's face also showed a long-lost smile. He had a thousand or ten thousand feelings he couldn't express, and in the end, he just hugged Little Spider tightly, and heavily patted Little Spider's back, causing a clanging sound, which sounded very much like Iron Man.
"Oh~~~ This feels good."
Little Spider was stunned for a moment, then hugged Tony tightly. Iron Man and Little Spider reunited as father and son. Tony had completed his redemption. He hadn't slept soundly for five years, but tonight he would definitely be able to sleep well; Peter was also quite satisfied. It seemed after Tony died, his name would definitely be on the heir list. This was the value of being a third-generation rich kid!
Doctor Strange, Stephen Strange, slowly flew to Tony's side, interrupting their emotional moment.
"Cough, cough, cough, I don't mean to interrupt your conversation, but I'd still like to ask what happened?"
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