"He said what he should be true."
After listening to Pietro's explanation, Nick Fury quickly concluded, "The date he mentioned matches the timing of the SHIELD's internal turmoil. The informant behind this is likely a member of Hydra."
"So, no one manipulated you... You orchestrated all of this on your own?"
Upon hearing this, Fang Mo appeared equally taken aback. He had assumed that a Hydra baron was responsible for this incident.
"I've stated it before, this doesn't involve anyone else," Pietro asserted. "Wanda is completely unaware of this. All the plans were my own. If anyone is to be punished, it's me."
"Well..."
Listening to Pietro, Stark, the victim, found himself with a headache. He hadn't forgotten the terrorists in Afghanistan who claimed to be demons, boasting about the weapons they created that killed countless individuals. Despite shutting down his weapons division and engaging in charitable work, he couldn't rid himself of the guilt that lingered in his heart.
Thus, he was uncertain about how to deal with Pietro.
Killing him wasn't a viable option, as he wasn't an egregious criminal. At most, he could be incarcerated for breaking the law. But would imprisoning him truly resolve the issue?
Stark felt lost.
At that moment, a hand was placed on his shoulder.
"Hey, big guy, quit overthinking this. Your thoughts are sounding like a woman's nagging," Fang Mo quipped with a smile, addressing Stark. "We have a saying in my homeland: 'Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it.' Can you blame the water if someone drowns? What about those who perish from thirst?"
"So, can you please stop delving into my thoughts?" Stark sighed in exasperation.
"Just like how you complain about radiation from technology, I have a suspicion that your mind-reading might be carcinogenic," Stark retorted.
"Nonsense, us magicians are healthy and long-lived," Fang Mo countered. "Unlike you scientists, who are either incessantly babbling about quantum mechanics or meddling with nuclear physics, mutating into radioactive monsters. It's hard to tell if you're human or spectral."
"You..."
"Enough, now's not the time for bickering."
Just as Stark was about to interject, Nick Fury cut in, "The main concern is how to handle this individual."
"It's simple, summon his guardian," Fang Mo suggested casually.
"Can you be serious?"
Nick Fury couldn't help but remind him, "He mentioned his parents are deceased..."
"I'm referring to his sister."
Fang Mo clarified, "Didn't he mention her? His sister is experiencing doubts. We can bring her here, have Stark apologize and explain in person. Appeal to her emotions and logic. Then, his sister can take him away and keep an eye on him."
"Can his sister be considered a guardian?"
Nick Fury countered, "Isn't she merely family?"
"Ask him. Do you think he wouldn't heed his sister's words?" Fang Mo gestured at Pietro. "If he truly were that brave, he wouldn't have deceived Wanda into going to the UK before taking action."
"Alright."
Stark agreed. He found the plan reasonable, "So, should we contact his sister now?"
"Let him call her himself."
Fang Mo suggested, "We don't possess his sister's contact details."
"Oh."
Stark concurred, then utilized a small knife on his armor to cut the ropes binding Pietro.
Pietro was now cooperative, perhaps frightened by Fang Mo. He promptly retrieved a cellphone from his pocket and dialed a number.
However, after a brief while, Pietro's brows furrowed.
"Strange, it won't connect..."
He glanced at everyone and redialed the number, but the result was unchanged—no connection.
"J.A.R.V.I.S."
Stark addressed the AI, "Attempt to trace the source of the signal."
"Sir, I can't locate the target."
Almost instantly, J.A.R.V.I.S.'s voice responded, "Satellite communication can't ascertain the current location of the target. The target was in London, UK five minutes ago, but has since vanished."
"What?"
Pietro became anxious, "This... What's happening?"
"Vanished?"
Stark was equally taken aback, "How is that possible? Even if someone's phone is turned off or they're in a dead zone, you should be able to trace their last location based on data from the communication company."
"Perhaps you should view this."
J.A.R.V.I.S. suggested, activating a nearby display screen.
The screen depicted an old factory, with overturned police cars nearby and several British police officers on the ground. A group of women stood not far away, and a man seemed to be arguing with one of them.
"Hey? Isn't that Thor?"
Nick Fury observed the man in the video, "What's he doing there?"
"Maybe he's having a dispute with his girlfriend?" Stark mentioned Thor's Earth girlfriend, Jane Foster. Her appearance matched that of one of the women on the screen. He turned to Pepper Potts and teased, "Pepper, see, even the mighty Thor struggles with his girlfriend. So, don't be too hard on me sometimes."
"..."
As Fang Mo viewed the surveillance footage J.A.R.V.I.S. had sent, he couldn't help but twitch his eye a few times. Turning to Pietro, he inquired, "So, when you mentioned sending Wanda to England for further studies... were you referring to her accompanying Jane Foster to research the space-time portal?"
Indeed, it was in the recent surveillance footage.
Fang Mo not only saw Thor and Thor's girlfriend Jane Foster, but he also noticed Wanda standing behind them.
However, swiftly, the surveillance footage took an eerie turn. Both Jane and Wanda emitted bursts of red light, followed by an eruption of dark-red energy that sent Thor flying.
After witnessing this scene, Fang Mo's face once again displayed a look of surprise and speechlessness.
"Oh... Could these 'Aether particles' have become mixed up?"
Clearly, the Thor in the surveillance couldn't hear Fang Mo's words. He looked somewhat surprised at Jane, then proceeded to explain something to them. Before the surrounding police could react, Thor suddenly raised his hammer, called out for Heimdall, and in the next moment, the rainbow bridge's light descended, making the three figures disappear instantly.
And the video stopped at this point.
"Where did he take my sister?"
After watching the video, Pietro suddenly became flustered and nervous. "That hammer-wielding guy is also one of you Avengers, right? Where has he taken Wanda? What does he want to do?"
"Take a moment to calm down. Thor is the Norse mythological god of thunder, not the Greek one."
Nick Fury reassured him, "Your sister should be safe, and you needn't worry. After all, we have someone here who understands the situation."
Saying that, Nick Fury shifted his gaze to Fang Mo.
"Thor's in trouble."
Fang Mo didn't mince words, "That object is one of the Infinity Stones, the Reality Stone, formerly a prized possession of the Dark Elves. Asgard is probably in danger, and Thor's in for quite a day..."
"Can you contact Asgard?"
Upon hearing this, Nick Fury furrowed his brow.
"Why bother contacting when we can just go?" While speaking, Fang Mo produced the Space Stone. "I won't bore you with the details. I'm going to intervene and follow the plot. Old Nick, take care of my little pet for me... I'll treat you to some Quantum Pym Particles later!"
"Motherfudge!"
Nick Fury couldn't hold back any longer, "Can't you just properly call my name!?"
Fang Mo completely ignored him. His primary goal now was to snap his fingers with the Infinity Stones. Of course, he also needed the Aether particles. It conveniently provided an opportunity to take down Malekith, this minor boss, and alleviate some boredom. With a thought, the Space Stone in his hand emitted a mist of spatial energy, enveloping him within it.
When Fang Mo reappeared,
He found himself within Asgard's celestial palace.
However, at present, the palace was embroiled in a clash. Soldiers from both sides were engaged in combat everywhere, not only Asgard's warriors but also piles of Dark Elf corpses. The scene was far grimmer than depicted in the movies.
"Huh? The battle has already begun?"
Seeing this scene, Fang Mo was evidently surprised. "Did the original story progress this swiftly?"
Yet, before Fang Mo could fully react, distant thunderous roars echoed from a nearby chamber. Immediately afterward, Thor's voice, filled with sorrow and anger, resounded, "No! Mother!"
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