As the attention shifted away from little Dumbledore, Steve finally had the chance to pose his question.
"Could someone finally explain why you deemed it necessary to destroy a couple of blocks and the center of the Security Council!?"
"I've already said, Hydra controls the Security Council, and..."
Asmodeus paused, turning to look at the ancient.
"Can you help? Show them what it'll be like without us when Hydra starts acting." He spoke this part loudly, then switched to a whisper. "Don't reveal anything about the Winter Soldier... It's not the time."
"This? Alright... But we need to go to the library; only there can we create a projection to show them."
"No, need. Gellert, do you have your hookah with you?"
Grindelwald: ౦０o ｡ (‾́.‾́ )y~~
"Yes, can't you see?"
"....."
"Come here and show them the picture that the ancient will transmit to you."
"Alright."
As Grindelwald added a new coal to the hookah and stood behind the ancient, placing his hand on her shoulder, the ancient began to open the Eye of Agamotto.
Green light illuminated the room.
Grindelwald frowned and exhaled smoke from the hookah.
When the smoke filled the room, people began to see scenes from the movie "Captain America: The Winter Soldier." As the events unfolded, the previously skeptical Steve realized he was wrong, though he still disapproved of Asmodeus killing innocent people living in the area. Now he understood why Asmodeus did it.
Natasha: "So the shield is not really a shield? More like Hydra with a different badge?"
Asmodeus: "In a sense, yes. Though not everyone in the shield is under Hydra's command, at least 40% of all shield personnel are from Hydra."
Tony: "No wonder I didn't want to join this one-eyed guy; he doesn't even control his people."
Steve: "We urgently need to get rid of Hydra, conduct a cleanup. In reality, the world is controlled by Nazis!"
Asmodeus: "Go ahead, we're not holding you back."
Steve: "What? And you? Aren't you going to help?"
Asmodeus: "Huh? What's it got to do with us? If dealing with these extraterrestrial bugs was even a bit interesting, what's the point in killing simple Muggles?"
Tony, addressing Grindelwald: "Who are these Muggles?"
Dumbledore: "Just humans without magic."
Tony: 'So, I'm a Muggle!?'
Tony: "Um, Steve, let's take our time with this. We should thoroughly study the issue and strike when they least expect it. The whole world is on edge now, and if a new disturbance starts, they might send an army after us."
"Hmm... you're right. But what should we do then? Just wait?"
"Well, I don't know about you, but I want to learn magic!"
"What?"
This time, it wasn't Steve who responded, but Asmodeus.
"Stark, you know that ancient magic consumes life energy, and in your condition..."
"I know, that's precisely why I want to learn magic, not only from this world but yours too!"
"Sorry, but as long as that thing is in your chest, it's impossible."
"Are electricity and mana from your world really that incompatible?"
"Do you want a demonstration?"
"Yeah."
Asmodeus picked up the router from the corridor, removed a note with the inscription "shambala," and told the old folks, "Hey, come here."
As soon as the three approached, a cry was heard from the adjacent room.
"Hey! Where did the Wi-Fi go? I'm trying to order food in this godforsaken place!"
Ancient: (;￣Д￣)
She abruptly opened the door, smacked Master Karen on the head, and left.
Everyone: (¯ . ¯;)
"In short, the transmitters you gave us in New York worked because one person doesn't have enough mana to completely suppress electricity. But once our mana density increases, this happens. Additionally, if I use wide-range magic, the same thing will occur, as my mana will leave my body and become active, blocking electronics."
"And your magic... Ancient, will you allow me to stay and study magic? I can sponsor Kamar-Taj! And food will be delivered directly by drones, no one will notice."
"Oh, the knowledge of Kamar-Taj has always been open to any visitor. We never hid it, just shielded unworthy people from magic. By the way, regarding financial support..."
Upon hearing Tony's words, the ancient took him by the hand and led him to meet Kamar-Taj, simultaneously discussing how much needed repair work there was in the temple and how she didn't want to accept Tony's funds but couldn't refuse.
Everyone: (・・ ) ?
Avengers: 'But what about spirituality, leaving your desires and all that?'
One: 'Well, even though I've weakened, I haven't fallen that much!'
Wizards: 'Maybe just give those poor wizards the Philosopher's Stone?'
As the backs of the ancient and Tony became invisible to the naked eye, another mage approached the Avengers.
"Master Ancient asked me to arrange accommodations for you. Follow me to your rooms."
"You go ahead; Odin and I will talk."
"Alright."
Once both the Avengers and wizards left, Asmodeus turned to Odin and asked,
"If you release Hela from imprisonment, will it help you live longer?"
"Sigh, everything, you know. Yes, if I stop resisting her attempts to break free all the time, I could live another hundred years without issues. But if Hela gets out... in Asgard, she'll be unbeatable."
"What if when she gets out, she won't even be in your universe?"
"You mean?"
"Yes. When we travel to our universe, you'll bring Hela with you. There she'll weaken, and with your help and the assistance of the druids, I'm confident we can seal her somewhere in my world."
"And what if it doesn't work?"
"If we can't contain her, we'll kill her! In my world, there's a very dark magic... One spell takes the life of any being. Although Asgardians are physically strong, none of you, except for you, has reached the status of a true god. Thor has a chance, and Hela could have become a goddess if she returned to Asgard. But in my world, a couple of 'Avada Kedavra' spells would kill even her."
"Sigh... I'm a terrible father."
"Perhaps, but you're also a good king. While you're partly responsible for what Hela has become, you're not a hundred percent guilty. Her divine power, it's like..."
"Don't mention her name."
"Alright. But you know it affects Hela's mind. If we separate her from the source of such divine energy in your universe, maybe she'll start reasoning more soundly and become less aggressive."
"I hope you're right..."
"Well, I thought about it. Since we're planning to help you deal with one of the potential Ragnaroks, why not eliminate all threats this time? What do you think about giving me the eternal flame of Surtur?"
Odin: (￣_￣)・・・' I feel that you just want to steal my trophy'
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Please get me up to my ears in gems.