It was a fresh morning in New York City.
The light reflected from the massive NASDAQ screen filtered through the brown glass of a British-style cafe.
"According to our report, a violent incident occurred in Germany yesterday, and the Avengers intervened to stop the crime."
"But regrettably, Wanda Maximoff, codename Scarlet Witch, is responsible for nearly sixty casualties due to her oversight!"
The large TV mounted on the wall was broadcasting the latest news.
"Disgraceful! These superheroes are just using their fame to cause chaos everywhere!" The exceptionally well-dressed owner with a scruffy beard set down a cup of coffee in front of a young man at his table, glaring at the TV with disdain.
"Uncle Krew, do you really believe everything the media says?"
The young man, lounging on a leather sofa, casually stirred his Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee with a silver spoon, responding with a hint of indifference. The rich aroma of coffee filled his nostrils as he involuntarily smiled.
"Hode, I witnessed it firsthand! I saw that damn green monstrosity demolish my house with the car I bought using my loan!"
"Fake! That was a house I saved up for over ten years to buy!"
As Krew recounted the incident, his broad chest heaved with agitation. On that day, he experienced despair like never before and still trembled with anger.
"Uncle Krew, this is the third time you've said that."
"And haven't they compensated you with a better house and car?"
Hode stirred a piece of sugar into his coffee, shaking his head helplessly. Every time news about superheroes aired on the television, Uncle Krew would erupt with curses.
"It doesn't matter! Even so, they shouldn't act however they like!"
With his hands on his hips, Krew huffed, causing his gray beard to quiver with each exhalation.
In response to Krew's outburst, Hode placed his coffee down and shook his head. "Relax, sometimes it's best to wait before jumping to conclusions. Let the bullets fly for a bit!"
He knew better than anyone that the true faults lay not with the Avengers. The media aimed to create overwhelming public pressure to push the Avengers into a corner.
The objective was clear — to force Tony Stark and his companions to agree to the government's superhero regulations. The ultimate goal was to have the Avengers fully submit to government oversight.
In this situation, Wanda was the most critical victim. Hode understood all of this clearly because he himself was a traveler from another world.
He lifted his coffee cup and took a sip of the rich blend, letting his mind drift back to memories from over a year ago when he arrived in this world. He had received the essential traveler's perk: the "Life Surprise System — Enjoy Life, Enjoy Living!"
As the name suggests, as long as he enjoyed a comfortable, high-quality life, he could trigger rewards like "One Million Dollars," "Unlimited Lubricant," or "A Rock-Hard Stick That Never Breaks."
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