But they never anticipated an explosion; the surging crowd had trapped many inside.
Outside the building, cries rang out, with some rushing back in only to be pushed back by the scorching flames and suffocating black smoke.
"We need to put out the fire quickly! If not, the flames will carry the green mist across all of New York!"
Gwen stood atop the building, her expression tense as she searched for water tanks nearby.
If they didn't act fast, even if the people inside miraculously survived, they would still be infected and transformed into reptilian monsters by the green mist!
"Wanda?"
Hode noticed Wanda next to him, her face a mix of confusion and fear.
"Hode, the fire is too great, I can't do it!"
Wanda's voice trembled, recalling memories that collided with reality.
She wasn't sure if she could really do it. What if she failed…?
During that mission in Germany, her mistake led to an explosion.
The resulting fire spread, and she hadn't been able to extinguish it.
"You can do this."
Hode grasped her shoulder, his expression encouraging. "Chaos magic can destroy everything, but it can also create."
"Right! I can do this!"
Wanda felt warmth and trust return, rekindling her lost confidence.
Taking a deep breath, she slowly began to walk toward the fiery scene.
Her resolute figure starkly contrasted with the panicking crowd around her.
"What is she doing?" Gwen wondered.
If she remembered correctly, Wanda shouldn't be able to put out fires.
"Putting out the fire!" Hode hoped this experience would help Wanda overcome her inner demons.
Without confronting her fears, she would always be trapped by them.
And this was the perfect opportunity!
"Who is that person? Why is she walking toward the fire?"
"I remember now; that woman is the Scarlet Witch!"
"Why is she coming here?! Does she want to harm those inside?!"
"Oh my god, finally a superhero has arrived! Please save my children!"
"But what can she do? Isn't this just a person who indiscriminately kills innocents?"
"Shut up! Everyone makes mistakes; right now, we can only place our hope in her!"
"Yeah, after all, the Scarlet Witch has saved New York before!"
"…"
The murmurs from the crowd made Wanda's determined steps waver slightly.
What if I mess up again?
"Don't be afraid. How many famous people don't have their fair share of critics?"
"Just look at how Tony Stark has lived through so much gossip and still thrives!"
Hode interjected with an ill-timed joke, fully aware of Wanda's fragile heart.
She was, after all, a sensitive and insecure soul.
Having lost her parents at a young age and relying on her brother to survive amidst war.
After finally making it to America and ending her years of revenge, her brother had sacrificed himself.
No one could withstand such a burden.
And it is precisely for this reason that chaotic magic amplifies the fragile side of one's heart infinitely.
"Hode, you're right."
Wanda's gaze grew more resolute as she looked deeply at Hode, whispering in a voice only she could hear, "I still have you."
Boom!
The blazing inferno roared again, causing another explosion.
The trapped people inside the building let out desperate cries.
With determination, Wanda removed her hood and tossed her cap to the ground.
In that moment, she mustered her courage and revealed her true self.
All eyes around her turned to the Scarlet Witch.
Boom!
She spread her arms wide, her clothes billowing with the airflow.
Crimson light swirled around her like flowing currents.
Wanda lifted off the ground, surrounded by the scarlet glow.
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Hey there,
Steven here from Team Cloudrun.
I hope everyone is enjoying the novel. We are almost caught up with the raws (Ch 234). The rest of the chapters will be uploaded on our website within a day. Readers can either wait for the chs to become free here on WebNovel or can head over to Cloudruntl . xyz to read the rest of the chapters.
This time I'm here to make a quick poll among the readers.
For our next project which type of novel should we pick (Please Comment Below):
Marvel x System
Marvel x Dragon Ball
Marvel x Naruto
Marvel x Concubines
Naruto x System
Naruto x Science
Naruto x Dragon Ball
Hogwarts x Scammer
Hogwarts x Plants (Trees)
Hogwarts x Beasts
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