After the destruction of the Bifrost Bridge, the only way to travel to Earth or other realms was by using dark energy.
But this teleportation consumed an enormous amount of dark energy, it could only be used once, and once you went, there was no coming back.
That was also the reason why Odin hadn't used it earlier, not even after learning about the chaos in the Nine Realms.
But now, Loki had released Amora and stolen the Cosmic Cube, and who knows what kind of chaos he would unleash on Earth?
Especially if this time Loki joined forces with Thanos, in that case, Loki could bring catastrophe to Earth!
Odin couldn't just sit idly by.
Also, by sending Thor to Earth, Thor could retrieve the Cosmic Cube and help speed up the repair of the Bifrost Bridge.
Of course, Loki also had to be captured.
After all, he was an Asgardian, and the crimes he committed needed to be judged in Asgard.
...
Earth, secret base.
Loki returned here with Amora.
He gave the Cosmic Cube to Erik to study, trying to find a way to open a large portal as soon as possible.
Then Loki turned to Amora.
"With you, even without the help of the Mind Scepter, I can control many people."
Loki smiled with satisfaction.
"Of course, what do you want me to do?"
Amora smiled.
Her smile was full of delight!
Whether it was Professor Erik, Hawkeye, or the subordinates recruited by Hawkeye, all of them were unconsciously staring at Amora, drowning in her stunning beauty.
Even Loki had to swallow hard when he looked at her.
"Damn it!"
Loki snapped out of it and quickly turned his head.
No, he couldn't allow Amora to stay here.
Even if Amora was now under his control and listened only to him, Loki was worried that at some point he himself might become her slave!
Let Amora go make chaos outside!
Best case scenario, she manages to control Alaric!
Wait!
Speaking of control…
"I should've just controlled Thor and brought him with me!"
Loki regretted it, just to show off, he had missed the best opportunity!!
But fine, it wasn't too late yet.
"Clinton, do you know where Alaric is?" Loki asked Hawkeye.
"Uh… I don't know, I'm not in charge of him."
Hawkeye shook his head.
Because of Fury's specific management style, many agents only knew their own tasks and had no idea about matters beyond their jurisdiction.
It was precisely thanks to Fury's model that Hydra had managed to grow and completely infiltrate S.H.I.E.L.D.
Because of that, not even Fury knew exactly how many traitors were among his people.
In any case, when the incident with Captain America II broke out, all that was left of S.H.I.E.L.D. was an empty shell.
On top of that, they had to endure interrogations and pressure from Congress and the public, forced to dissolve and retreat into the shadows.
So, for Hydra, Fury turned out to be a real hero.
"You don't know either?" Loki frowned.
If he didn't know where Alaric was, how was he supposed to send Amora to find him?
"Even if I don't know, someone surely does." said Hawkeye.
"Who?"
"Iron Man, Tony Stark."
"Iron Man! Him!!"
As soon as he heard the name, Loki clenched his teeth.
That guy was one of the reasons his plan failed!!
"But that's perfect, if we control him, everything will go more smoothly!"
Loki smiled wickedly.
"Amora, Tony Stark is yours! I want him to become my insider spy!"
"Understood!"
...
New York, the new Stark Tower.
Tony had just seen off Pepper Potts and Coulson, who had brought him a folder.
"Jarvis, scan the documents."
"Understood, sir."
With Jarvis processing, the contents of the folder turned into a holographic projection in front of Tony.
"Cosmic Cube… Isn't this what my old man used to study?"
Tony picked up the blue Cosmic Cube and pulled it out.
"Stolen?"
"Loki? Isn't that Thor's brother from Asgard?"
Tony pondered.
Although he hadn't seen what Loki looked like in person, he had heard the name many times.
"As an Asgardian, he really has the guts to come to Earth and cause trouble."
Tony figured Loki could be that cocky only because Alaric hadn't beaten him up yet.
Loki: Beaten and still cocky!
So Tony wasn't particularly worried about Loki.
After all, there was Alaric.
That terrifying Destroyer last time, who seemed menacing, was just a toy in Alaric's hands.
Let alone Loki.
"Looking for death, huh?"
Just as Tony said that, a gentle, elegant, and seductive female voice responded to his words.
"Hm?!"
Tony immediately became alert inside, discreetly pressed a button on the table with his right hand, then turned around.
"!!!"
And then, shock.
Tony, who considered himself someone who had seen a lot of beauty and didn't fall easily, the moment he saw Amora, felt his eyes light up!
Tony swore!
He had never seen such a beautiful woman in his life!
He couldn't describe how beautiful Amora was, but that gentle smile on her face constantly tugged at Tony's heart!
Without even realizing it, he had already fallen into the trap.
"Sir?"
Jarvis reminded him in time: should the suit be activated?
Tony heard the familiar voice, his mind cleared for a moment, then he jolted back and started sweating all over!
He looked at Amora in horror!
He realized that the moment he saw a strange beauty enter his home, he completely forgot to react!
Wasn't he supposed to be on guard?!
Why did he almost fall just from a single glance!?
Something's wrong with this woman!!
"Who are you!?"
"I'm your good friend, aren't I?"
Amora slowly approached Tony, speaking softly.
"Friend… Yes…"
Tony, hearing Amora's words, unconsciously nodded.
"I'm not just your good friend, but also the person you love most~"
"Yes! The person I love most!"
"I'm your only queen~ Are you willing to obey my every command?"
Amora extended a finger and gently touched Tony's chin.
"I am! No matter the command, I'm ready to obey!!"
Tony was completely under Amora's control and became a slave ready to give her everything, even his life.
"Sir?"
Jarvis still didn't understand what was happening, but Tony's abnormal behavior couldn't go unnoticed.
"Jarvis, I'm fine."
"Understood, sir."
"Then, Tony Stark, my most loyal one, can you tell me where Alaric is?"
Amora smiled.
"Yes!!"