Chapter 221 This note is suitable for you
"The death toll is 278, and the injured are 34."
Ultron repeated.
Erin couldn't help but ask, "Why are there so many deaths? Is this data incorrect?"
Ultron explained, "Miss Erin, please trust my calculations. This is the result I computed after combining the movement trajectories of everyone in the community.
If there are hidden super-powered individuals among them, the calculated result might deviate from the actual number. Otherwise, the calculation will not be wrong."
Tony Stark said in a deep voice, "Ultron, simulate this incident."
Ultron: "Mr. Stark, the instruments in the laboratory are insufficient to clearly complete the simulation and reconstruction of this incident. I suggest moving to the combat room on the top floor of the tower."
Tony Stark nodded, walked out of the laboratory first, and headed towards the elevator.
Dr. Banner, Gwen, and Erin followed Tony Stark's footsteps.
Seeing this, Russell also followed to join the fun.
He had a question in his mind.
Was it because he had collected the Reality Stone in advance, causing a butterfly effect?
Or was it the difference between this Universe and the movie Universe?
But it didn't matter. Although he was not old, he still had some strength and could handle it.
Midway, Loki and Thor successively received messages from Jarvis and rushed to Avengers Tower.
Steve Rogers, who was training at the training ground, also received the message and took the elevator to the top.
"Tony, the message said that Sif and her companions were being hunted down and told me to come quickly. What's going on?"
As soon as he arrived, Thor eagerly asked Tony Stark for the full story.
Tony Stark: "It's a long story. Let's go to the combat room. Ultron will simulate and reconstruct the incident, and Thor, you will know once you see it."
In the top-floor combat room of Avengers Tower, everyone casually picked a seat and sat down.
Ultron controlled the high-tech instruments in the combat room, constructing a 3D holographic projection, simulating the incident one by one.
From Sif and The Warriors Three emerging from the portal, the Four Kingdoms' pursuers arriving, and the two sides engaging in battle.
To S.W.O.R.D. intervening, the War Angels team fighting S.W.O.R.D., Sif and her group taking the opportunity to disperse the remaining pursuers,
Then, the Dark Elves, Fire Giants, and Frost Giants fled to a certain community, S.W.O.R.D. Agents rashly attacked, and the community residents were massacred,
Finally, the "ex-wife" missile was launched, and the overwhelming firepower wiped the entire community off the map.
While Ultron was reconstructing the incident, everyone watched in tacit silence.
After the projection ended, their reactions varied.
"Damn S.W.O.R.D., why did they act without evacuating the civilians? They must be held responsible for this incident," Gwen cursed coldly.
"Exactly, if they had evacuated the civilians first, there wouldn't have been such heavy casualties,"
Erin echoed, joining Gwen in condemning S.W.O.R.D.'s mistakes in their operation.
"Dark Elves, Fire Giants, Frost Giants, and Angels?"
Russell muttered to himself.
"What happened? How did several factions that are at odds with Asgard in the Nine Realms get involved?
However, it's just the Dark Elves, Fire Giants, Frost Giants, and Angels—four parties—still not much trouble.
I just don't know if there are any masterminds behind it. The gods in the shadows of the World Tree?"
It didn't concern him, so Russell could let his mind wander, but Thor couldn't.
He asked directly, "Tony, is there any news of Sif and her companions?"
Ultron answered for Tony Stark, "Bambi, there is no news of Sif and her group yet.
They consciously went into hiding after disengaging from the battle."
"Pfft~"
Loki's expression was strange. Although it was not the right occasion, he still couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Patting Thor on the shoulder, Loki said,
"Bambi, that remark suits you well, Brother."
Thor said solemnly, "Brother, this is not the time for jokes."
Loki: "Brother, don't worry. By a twist of fate, the pursuers were all killed by S.W.O.R.D., so your friends are temporarily out of danger."
"They are your friends too." Thor corrected, "Also, I have a premonition that something bad must have happened."
With that, Thor began to call out, hoping to get a response from Heimdall, asking Heimdall to enlighten him.
"Heimdall"
"Heimdall"
But for a long time, Thor received no response.
"Something might have happened to Asgard. Otherwise, Heimdall wouldn't ignore me."
Thor asserted, a hint of anxiety appearing on his face.
"Heimdall didn't respond? Is it possible that he secretly ran off to meet other goddesses?" Loki guessed.
Thor: "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!
Heimdall is not the kind of person who would abandon his post.
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For thousands of years, I have never seen him leave the Bifrost Bridge control panel without authorization."
"Then how did his son Axel come about?" Loki muttered softly.
Thor:.
"Brother, Heimdall is my brother, I understand him."
Loki smiled: "Alright, Brother. But instead of arguing here, why don't we return to Asgard to investigate?"
Thor suddenly realized: "Oh right, you don't need Heimdall to open the Bifrost Bridge, you also have a way to return to Asgard.
You always have more methods, Brother."
Hearing Thor's praise, Loki smiled contentedly and took out his Sling Ring, putting it on.
As Loki slid his fingers through the void, golden magicsparks flashed, forming a ring of Fire.
However, the magic ring of Fire spun for a long time but still failed to open the portal.
"What's going on, Loki?" Thor questioned.
"My secret passage is blocked, and I can't open a portal to enter."
Seeing that the portal had not opened for a long time, Loki's expression became a little flustered.
"Something might really be wrong with Asgard."
"Loki, don't worry." Tony Stark comforted him, and then instructed Ultron,
"Ultron, rewind the projection timeline to when Sif and the others first appeared."
Pointing at the expressions of Sif and her companions in the projection, Tony Stark explained:
"Thor, Loki, observe Sif and their expressions carefully.
From their micro-expressions, you can read their emotions.
Although there is some urgency and worry, there is no despair or pain.
This indicates that Asgard is in trouble, but it has not reached a critical moment of life and death.
Otherwise, their micro-expressions should be full of despair and pain."
Thor and Loki nodded thoughtfully.
Loki: "Artificial intelligence, help analyze Sif and their micro-expressions."
Ultron: "Okay, Bambi.
Based on the analysis, their emotions are roughly the same as what Mr. Stark said earlier."
"Pfft~"
This time, it was Thor's turn to burst out laughing.
"Brother, that remark suits you too."
Loki's expression stiffened: "Brother, business first."
Saying that, Loki suddenly threatened Ultron in a low voice: "You'd better change my remark back to [God of Mischief], or I'll pull your network cable!"
Chapter 222 Lao Fei, you don't want to
Chapter 222: Laufey, you wouldn't want that either.
"I'm sorry, Bambi. I'm just an AI, and modifying notes requires authorization from Mr. Stark."
Ultron's mechanical voice rang out.
From his voice, Russell detected schadenfreude.
Russell was sure Ultron said it on purpose.
As expected, hearing Ultron's words, Thor and Loki both cast unfriendly glances at Tony Stark.
These two rather mischievous notes were clearly made by Tony Stark.
"The most urgent task is to confirm what happened in Asgard."
Tony Stark casually steered the conversation back on track.
"If I'm not mistaken, Sif and the others must have come looking for you, Thor and Loki."
"So, Sif and the others should know what happened in Asgard and came specifically to inform Thor and Loki?"
Erin summarized, finishing Tony Stark's unspoken words.
"Oh, how clever, Strong Girl," Tony Stark teased. "But there's no need to state things everyone already knows.
Now, let's think about how to find Thor's friends."
Thor: "Tony, do you have a plan?"
Tony Stark: "Of course. We just need to publish our contact information and address in newspapers and online media.
If we can't find Sif and them, then they'll come find us."
Steve Rogers raised a question: "Publish contact information? Won't there be nuisance calls tying up the lines?"
"Don't worry, Steve," Tony Stark smiled confidently, pointing at Ultron. "For Ultron, handling this much data is child's play."
"Alright, I guess I'm just an old-timer who can't keep up with the times," Steve Rogers shrugged. "It seems I need to brush up on my knowledge of AI again."
"Don't say that, Steve," Thor comforted. "You're not even a hundred years old; you're still very young, not old at all."
Steve Rogers:...Earthlings and Asgardians are different.
"Yes, Steve," Russell echoed. "The best time to plant a tree was ten years ago; the second best time is now.
We shouldn't be limited by age and time. As long as we're willing to start now, from the perspective of the future, this is also the best time.
I believe you will find your ship in this new era."
Steve Rogers:...I was just complaining casually, not looking for comfort.
However, Steve Rogers had indeed felt lost and a sense of detachment ever since he awoke from the ice.
He always felt out of place in the new era.
Russell saw it, because... he was also such a person.
In this regard, Thor was wrong.
Although Steve Rogers's physiological age was less than a hundred and his psychological age less than thirty, he was indeed old.
Everyone from his era had passed away.
He had lost an era.
Although Thor was tens of times older than Steve Rogers, he did not have this kind of experience.
"Steve."
While Tony Stark was instructing Ultron to arrange for the Avengers' contact information to be published in the media, and everyone else's attention was drawn away.
Russell quietly approached Steve Rogers and whispered, "Old people need a companion in life.
If it's a young companion, her vitality can also infect you, making you feel young again."
Steve Rogers smiled helplessly.
He, of course, understood what Russell meant, it was just...
Before being blasted into the sky by S.W.O.R.D.'s "ex-wife" missile, the Fire Giants and Frost Giants had already started fighting.
The arrogant attitude of the two remaining Fire Giantsafter winning the competition angered the four Frost Giants.
Meanwhile, on the Dark Elves' flagship outside Asgard, Queen Sindr, leader of the Fire Giants, had formed an alliance with King Laufey of the Frost Giants.
Together, they confronted Malekith, leader of the Dark Elves, and Queen Heavenin, the Angel Queen.
"Queen Sindr, if the Angel Queen had not led the War Angel Legion to draw fire for the allies, our plan could not have been executed smoothly, and you would not have been able to reclaim the Eternal Flame.
Burning bridges is one thing, but to insult the Angel Queen like this? Is this how you Fire Giants treat your benefactors?"
Malekith's face was grim as he coldly stared at Queen Sindr.
"As for'stupid,' I think you are the stupid one!
The Angel Queen knew that she and the War Angel Legion alone could not destroy Asgard, so she joined the alliance and cooperated wholeheartedly.
And you? Queen Sindr, do you truly believe that after reclaiming the Eternal Flame, your Fire Giant race will be invincible? That you can rest easy?
Have you forgotten how Odin took the Eternal Flamefrom your Fire Giants?"
"Presumptuous!"
Queen Sindr, her past exposed, looked somewhat embarrassed and angrily rebuked Malekith.
"I don't know if the Fire Giant race is invincible. But I know that, in terms of strength, you, Malekith, are not qualified to be presumptuous with me."
"Is that so?"
Malekith's eyes grew colder, but he forced out a smile, a sneer.
At this moment, Malekith was glad he had prepared some extra contingencies.
"Then let me teach you a lesson on behalf of your father, Surtur!"
Malekith drew his sword and pointed it at Queen Sindrfrom a distance.
But he remained motionless, the profound meaning unspoken.
Seeing as you are a junior, I'll let you have a few moves.
"I am the King of the Fire Giants!"
Provoked by Malekith, Queen Sindr roared.
She raised her right hand, and flames condensed and built up in it, causing the surrounding temperature to skyrocket. The air inside the spaceship became distorted and warped under the scorching flames.
Queen Sindr punched out, and the flames wrapped around her right hand shot forth, aiming at Malekith.
A terrifying high temperature erupted, burning a path of distorted air. Before it even got close, it ignited Malekith's clothes.
Malekith focused his mind. Although he disparaged Queen Sindr verbally, he would not be careless in a fight.
He sheathed his sword, and black patterns crawled across Malekith's face, though they were not noticeable against his equally dark skin.
He swung his sword, unleashing both physical strength and divine power.
Rumble!!!
Malekith, holding his sword, slashed at the fire-ball shot by Queen Sindr. The fire-ball burst open with a bang, and flames instantly engulfed Malekith.
Not only Malekith, but after the fire-ball exploded, the flames scattered like fireworks, showering every corner of the spaceship.
Igniting all combustible materials they touched, turning the spaceship into a sea of fire.
However, in the next instant, Malekith's figure rushed out of the sea of fire.
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His target was Queen Sindr!
"Such speed!"
Malekith's speed far exceeded Queen Sindr's expectations.
With no time to dodge, Queen Sindr condensed flames in front of her, intending to repeat her trick.
When Malekith attacked, the fire-ball would explode, using the impact to push them both away.
However...
"The same trick won't work on me twice!"
Malekith suddenly said.
As his voice fell, his longsword had already pierced Queen Sindr's shoulder.
It turned out that he had suddenly twisted his body while moving at high speed, slightly changing his angle, dodging the fire-ball in front of Queen Sindr.
Furthermore, his arm had suddenly extended, adding another three points to the speed at which his sword struck Queen Sindr.
Caught off guard, Queen Sindr was stabbed by Malekith, temporarily falling into a disadvantage.
"Get lost!"
Flames once again surged from Queen Sindr's body and exploded, attempting to force Malekith back.
Malekith did not resist, instead taking the opportunity to draw his sword and retreat.
His goal was merely to teach Queen Sindr a lesson, re-establishing a balance of power, not to fight Queen Sindrto the death.
With a victor's smile on his face, Malekith scoffed, "Queen Sindr, I wonder if my strength is worthy enough for me to be presumptuous with you?"
"Again!" Queen Sindr gritted her teeth, divine power surging within her, and the surrounding flames swayed with it.
She had engaged in two consecutive battles, first with Queen Heavenin, the Angel Queen, and then with King Malekith, the Dark Elf King, each time suffering greater losses.
Although there were some accidental factors, and it was only a few initial moves, such a record made Queen Sindreven more agitated.
If this got out, how could she still lead the Fire Giant race?
"Enough!"
Sizzle~ Crackle crackle~ Sizzle~
Frost spread, and the flames inside the spaceship gradually extinguished.
King Laufey of the Frost Giants made his move, stopping the increasingly angry Queen Sindr.
At the same time, his stance subtly formed a pincer movement with Queen Sindr, both targeting Malekith.
"King Malekith of the Dark Elves, Queen Sindr has already succeeded as the King of the Fire Giants.
A King must not be lightly insulted!"
Queen Sindr, Malekith, and the Angel Queen all knew.
King Laufey of the Frost Giants' words were undoubtedly in support of Queen Sindr.
Otherwise, why did he remain silent and watch the show when Queen Sindr insulted the Angel Queen earlier?
When Malekith taught Queen Sindr a lesson, and seeing Queen Sindr losing, he immediately intervened.
Ultimately, at this moment, the interests of the Frost Giants and the Fire Giants were aligned.
Since that was the case...
Malekith looked at Laufey and said coolly, "King Laufey of the Frost Giants, you are right, I will give you this respect.
However, I wonder if you can also give me some respect?"
King Laufey of the Frost Giants: "What respect?"
Malekith: "I heard that Odin's second son, Loki Odinson. His real name should be Loki Laufeyson. Is that true or not?"
His private matter exposed, King Laufey of the Frost Giants remained calm. He was merely an underdeveloped abandoned child.
"Speak plainly, Malekith."
Malekith: "I also heard that Odin wants his adopted second son, Loki, to become the King of the Frost Giants, is that true or not?"
King Laufey of the Frost Giants said in a deep voice, "He's deluding himself! The Frost Giants will not acknowledge it."
Malekith: "But what if Odin insists on pushing it through?
Laufey, you wouldn't want the next King of the Frost Giants to be a child raised in Asgard, would you?
We all know that our race alone cannot contend with the Aesir.
We are all vanquished foes of Odin and his father, Bor!
All vanquished foes of Asgard!"
Malekith's voice grew louder and louder, and King Laufey of the Frost Giants' face grew gloomier and gloomier.
A child he abandoned, adopted by Odin, eventually becoming the King of the Frost Giants?
This was not about succession to the throne;
This was a slap in Laufey's face!
Chapter 223: Lao Fei: I want to avenge my previous shame
This can never happen!
King Laufey of the Frost Giants' face was grim as he said in a deep voice, "Dark Elf King Malekith, you have convinced me. The Frost Giants will not withdraw from the alliance.
Now, tell me, what is your next battle plan?"
Seeing that King Laufey of the Frost Giants was persuaded and abandoned his plan to withdraw troops, Malekith grinned.
"If Odin and the Asgardians can hide in their shell and not come out, then we will force him out."
King Laufey of the Frost Giants: "How do we force him out?"
Malekith stretched out his fingers and counted them one by one.
"The Vanir of Vanaheim, the Light Elves of Alfheim, and the Dwarves of Nidavellir—they are all loyal supporters of Odin.
King Laufey of the Frost Giants, tell me.
If we conquer these Four Kingdoms, and slaughter the Vanir, Light Elves, and Dwarves, can Odin still sit idly by?
After all, what Odin has always been proud of is conquering the Nine Realms and safeguarding the peace of the Nine Realms."
King Laufey of the Frost Giants frowned.
These Four Kingdoms are indeed Odin's loyal followers, obedient to Asgard's rule.
But, these Four Kingdoms, with the exception of Vanaheim, might not necessarily oppose their rebellion against Odin.
"Involving these Four Kingdoms might not be a good thing, especially the Light Elves and the Dwarves.
They are gentle by nature, and their friendship with Asgard is not as deep as that of the Vanir.
As long as we don't provoke them, they are likely to remain neutral, helping neither side."
"Heheheh," Malekith chuckled softly, feigning a low voice.
"Dark Elf King Malekith, what are you laughing at?" King Laufey of the Frost Giants asked with a frown.
"Nothing, I'm just happy that King Laufey of the Frost Giants offered a good suggestion.
Otherwise, I would have made a wrong decision."
Malekith stopped laughing.
"King Laufey of the Frost Giants is right, we really shouldn't needlessly make enemies and involve these Four Kingdoms.
How about this, we change the plan.
We'll feign an attack on these Four Kingdoms, our army will make a round there, and while we're at it, we'll eliminate the Asgardian garrisons stationed outside."
King Laufey of the Frost Giants frowned and pondered for a while, but couldn't think of a better solution.
So, he nodded in agreement with Malekith's new battle plan.
The Angel Queen also expressed her agreement; she had been swayed by Malekith's promise to help her destroy Asgard.
Among the allied forces of the Four Kingdoms, she was the one who hated Odin the most.
Under her rule, the Heavenly Palace was severed from its connection to the World Tree by Odin, losing its very roots.
Seeing this, the smile on Malekith's lips grew wider.
Outsiders only thought he was happy that the plan was smoothly approved.
Only he himself knew the other objective hidden beneath his plan.
Using the momentum of the Four Kingdoms alliance to enter Vanaheim, Alfheim, and Nidavellir to search for the Aether Particle.
Speaking of the Aether Particle, Malekith still felt a headache.
He didn't know if it was because the Dark Elves had been dormant for too long, and their connection with the Aether Particle had weakened.
He only felt a fleeting trace of the Aether Particle's aura during the Convergence.
After that, he couldn't feel it at all.
"Oh, and Midgard," Malekith suddenly remembered this mortal World.
"Since we cannot push the Light Elves and Dwarves towards Odin, then let's make an example of the mortals of Midgard."
Midgard?
"I agree!"
A fierce glint flashed in King Laufey of the Frost Giants' eyes, and he immediately expressed his agreement.
He remembered the sorcerer who had humiliated him a few years ago; he seemed to come from Midgard, a place called Kamar-Taj, right?
Although that young sorcerer's combat power was impressive, his 'Ten Suns Blazing Across the Sky' technique was particularly daunting.
But that was because he had lost the casket of ancient winters at that time, and his strength was greatly reduced.
Now, having regained the casket of ancient winters, it was the perfect opportunity to avenge his past humiliation!
"I also agree."
The Angel Queen had already expressed her support for Malekith.
As long as it didn't conflict with the goal of destroying Asgard, she didn't mind supporting Malekith as the spokesperson for the allied forces.
As for Queen Sindr, Malekith, King Laufey of the Frost Giants, and the Angel Queen all intentionally or unintentionally ignored her.
After being thwarted in two consecutive encounters, her standing in their hearts had plummeted.
Even though Malekith and the others knew that Queen Sindr's true combat power was not inferior to their own.
But who told her to be careless?
Malekith: "If there are no objections, then let's begin operations.
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We will each leave a portion of our forces to guard here, continuing to cut off Asgard's connection with the outside World, preventing Odin from easily getting news from outside.
The rest of us will go to the other Realms and make a show of it.
Then, we will lift the blockade and inform Odin of the news, forcing him to come out and fight!"
Tony Stark's action of publishing the Avengers' contact information and address in the media caused dissatisfaction at S.W.O.R.D..
S.W.O.R.D. believed that all extraordinary powers within the United States should be under their command.
And the Avengers, as a once well-known private organization of super-powered individuals, publicly publishing their contact information and address in the media.
In S.W.O.R.D.'s view, this was a subtle recruitment of super-powered individuals.
If S.W.O.R.D. wasn't currently overwhelmed by the Rochester explosion and busy dealing with impeachment motions from New York State and Rochester City council members.
They would definitely show the Avengers a thing or two.
In fact, after Tony Stark publicly released the Avengers' contact information.
Many enthusiastic citizens (hidden super-powered individuals) did indeed inquire (ask) if the Avengers were recruiting new members.
Apparently, compared to serving the government.
Free citizens of the United States believed that forming a superhero team with billionaire public idol Iron Man Tony Stark was cooler.
However, to the disappointment of these enthusiastic citizens, the replies they received were, without exception, rejections.
Moreover, they didn't even know that they had already been marked by Ultron and were being secretly monitored.
The next day, Sif and The Warriors Three arrived at Avengers Tower.
At this time, outside Avengers Tower, reporters from major media outlets, super-powered individuals hidden among the reporters, and S.W.O.R.D. Agents were already everywhere.
Although S.W.O.R.D. couldn't currently spare the resources to target the Avengers, they could still dispatch a few Agents to stake out the location.
Sif and her group entered Avengers Tower under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
This action instantly ignited the hidden super-powered individuals and reporters.
For a time, the crowd was abuzz with discussion.
"Didn't the Avengers say they weren't recruiting new members? Why did they just go straight in?
From what I remember, none of them are members of the Avengers."
"Yeah, and looking at how those people are dressed, it's really strange.
They might be natives from some African country."
Leaving aside the discussions outside Avengers Tower for now.
Inside the reception room, Thor and Loki finally met Sifand the others, and learned from Sif.
A series of bad news: Asgard was attacked, the Bifrost Bridge was destroyed, Heimdall was killed in battle, and Asgard was besieged.
Chapter 224 Love and Time
Avengers Tower.
As Sif and the others arrived, a gaze from beyond the Universe also fell upon them.
"Sif, Goddess of Land and Harvest, and The Warriors Three, successfully met with their princes Thor and Loki.
Will this be Asgard's signal for a counterattack?"
In the sky, the Watcher suddenly stopped muttering to himself as a narrator, closing his mouth and observing silently.
He saw that God Russell was also there.
At this point, the narration would no longer be narration, but a unilateral leak of intelligence.
He was a Watcher with integrity, not Uatu.
He wouldn't do such a thing!
"Two billion."
Russell withdrew his gaze, deep in thought.
Even the Watcher came to join the fun; the impact of this event might be very far-reaching.
"Heimdall."
Hearing of Heimdall's death in battle, Thor's eyes dimmed, and sadness appeared on his face as he comforted Sif:
"My condolences, Sif."
Sif's gaze was firm, showing no sadness in her expression:
"To die fighting bravely in defense of the kingdom, that is a warrior's glory.
As his sister, I am proud of him.
Thor, you don't need to comfort me.
The immediate priority is to find a way to repel the combined forces of the Dark Elves, War Angels, Frost Giants, and Fire Giants from the Four Kingdoms."
Thor cheered up and asked, "Sif, did Father say what Lokiand I should do?"
Sif shook her head: "No. The God King merely ordered us to inform you and Loki of Asgard's attack.
As for what to do, the King said it's up to you to decide."
Thor frowned, turning his gaze to Loki.
Loki was better at thinking.
Loki pondered for a moment, then began to analyze the current situation:
"The combined forces of the Dark Elves, War Angels, Frost Giants, and Fire Giants from the Four Kingdoms are pressing in, besieging Asgard.
Although Asgard is strong, it's one nation against four, so we don't have an advantage in troop numbers.
The Frost Giants and Fire Giants have reclaimed the casket of ancient winters and the Eternal Flame; King Laufey of the Frost Giants and Surtur of the Fire Giantshave grown much stronger.
There are also the Dark Elf King, Queen Sindr, and the Angel Queen.
Father is old, and only you, Thor, and I have sufficient combat power.
But mjolnir, thors hammer, mjolnir, thors hammer, was shattered during the last battle against the Great Serpent.
We also have no advantage in high-end combat power.
Asgard alone cannot defeat them."
Thor: "Brother, just tell me what to do.
We all know that war is never about size.
As long as the strategy is sound and the soldiers are united, it is not impossible to defeat the strong with the weak.
In past years, we have done it countless times."
Fandral: "Exactly. Loki, don't boost their morale and diminish our own."
Loki looked helpless, raising both hands to signal for them to let him finish:
"We need to do two things: win over allies and forge a new weapon for Thor.
Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, you will go to Vanaheim.
Stabilize the people and warn Vanaheim's forces to prevent surprise attacks from rebels.
I will go to Alfheim to try and win over the Light Elves.
At the very least, I will ensure they don't participate in the rebellion.
Thor, you will go to Svartalfheim to find the Dwarf King Eitri and have him forge a new weapon for you."
Thor, Sif, and the others nodded, preparing to act immediately, but were stopped by Steve Rogers.
"Thor, Loki, if you need help, just ask.
Last time in Manhattan, when you fought the Worthy, you helped the Avengers.
This time, the Avengers will help you too."
Thor: "Steve, I appreciate your kindness. But this is Asgard's battle, and it has nothing to do with you on Earth."
"Not necessarily."
Russell suddenly spoke.
"A thousand years ago, the Frost Giants of Jotunheimtried to use the casket of ancient winters to turn Earthinto another ice realm, but Odin stopped them.
If Asgard falls, it's hard to guarantee they won't have that idea again."
Getting involved in the war between Asgard and the Four Kingdoms was a sudden impulse for Russell.
Firstly, Kamar-Taj has an alliance with Asgard.
Secondly, Russell had a bit of a grudge with both the Frost Giants and the Dark Elves.
If Asgard fell, the Frost Giants might come looking for trouble with Russell.
The Dark Elves, however, would definitely come looking for trouble with Russell.
Compared to being provoked and unable to resist going on a killing spree.
As a capital-G Good Person,
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Russell believed that striking first to defeat the Four Kingdoms' allied forces would be more conducive to controlling casualties.
"Also, I've been meaning to tell you, Thor, mjolnir, thors hammer, mjolnir, thors hammer, can repair itself, it just needs..."
"What does it need?" Thor asked excitedly.
Although he had awakened the Thunder God Power and his reliance on mjolnir had lessened,
But... a thousand years of companionship.
To Thor, mjolnir was more than just a hammer.
It was family!
"Love and time!"
Russell spoke nonsense with a straight face.
Anyway, in "Thor 4," mjolnir repaired itself, so he could just say whatever he wanted without fear of being proven wrong.
"Thor, you can think of mjolnir as a person.
When it shattered, it was like being injured, and it needed time to recover from its wounds.
However, even if its wounds healed, it would become a 'vegetable.'
It needs love to awaken it."
"Love and time." Thor nodded seriously, "I understand."
S.W.O.R.D. Space Station.
"Officer Fury, a large number of spacecraft have been detected, their models very similar to the four recently added to the database," said an Agent.
Nick Fury: "Send a warning message, tell them to stop."
The Agent: "Sent. No reply from the other side."
Nick Fury: "They're not coming in peace. Notify Earthheadquarters, prepare for battle!"
"Mr. Stark, a large number of spacecraft have suddenly been detected in Earth's outer orbit. Their models are very similar to the four that pursued Sif and the others earlier, with a 97.8% probability of being from the same series."
Ultron's voice suddenly rang out, and as he spoke, he projected processed photos taken by S.W.O.R.D.
The Heavenly Palace Everyone looked at each other; they hadn't expected that only a day later, the rebels would send pursuers again.
Sif: "I'm sorry, everyone. We didn't mean to lead them to Earth."
Russell resisted the urge to nervously touch his nose.
Looking at the scale of the fleet, he felt they weren't coming for Sif and her companions, but for him.
More precisely, they were coming for the Aether Particlehe had taken.
"Thor, Loki, let us fight side by side again."
Steve Rogers looked at the Heavenly Palace Everyone.
"The enemy has already arrived; there's no need for internal strife here."
Tony Stark's expression was grave. He had been pondering the impact of the war between the Four Kingdoms and Asgard on the surrounding Universe and Earth.
It seemed Earth truly couldn't remain aloof.
Well, this was also a good opportunity to test the "EarthCombat Project Based on AI Ultron."
Chapter 225: War breaks out, Washington falls
"Hey, Sif, you don't have to blame yourselves."
Tony Stark consoled her in a proper manner, then changed the subject.
"No one uses a cannon to swat a mosquito.
Looking at the scale of their warships, their target is most likely not you, but Earth."
Sif said tactfully, "After hearing your comfort, I feel much better.
It's just, if you, Tony, could avoid using metaphors, I'd feel even better."
"That won't do," Tony Stark shook his head. "This metaphor is the essence of it all. Don't you think it's very vivid and lifelike?"
"Alright." Seeing no one respond, Tony Stark spread his hands and said to Steve Rogers:
"Captain, contact Natasha, Pietro, and Hill."
"What about Hawkeye Clinton?"
Russell asked. It's bad luck to go into a team fight without an ADC with a 100% win rate.
"Oh, he's semi-retired already. He should be at home with his wife right now.
Last time I heard him say, his wife is pregnant.
It won't be long before she gives him another big, chubby baby."
Tony Stark explained, a hint of envy in his tone.
"I see. Then let him stay home with his family. Remember to remind him that it's best to hide in an underground safe house these next few days."
Russell sighed, regretting that the 100% win rate ADC couldn't participate in the strategy.
But it didn't matter, he also had a 100% win rate.
"What about you, Tony? You've been married for so long, when are you and Pepper going to have a child?"
Gwen gossiped.
"Definitely before you and Russell," Tony Stark didn't directly answer, instead teasing Gwen.
"Russell and I are still young," Gwen argued.
"Oh, why are there so many people outside? Did something happen recently?"
Everyone's eyes blurred as Pietro made a dazzling appearance.
Russell asked, "Didn't you watch the news yesterday and today?"
Pietro: "No, why?"
Russell patted Pietro's shoulder and said, "Young people should read more, read newspapers more, eat fewer snacks, and sleep more."
Pietro:?
A moment later, Pietro learned about the recent events through Ultron and decisively called his sister Wanda and her best friend Gaya to assist in the battle.
Natasha and Hill also arrived by Quinjet.
The Avengers had assembled.
Excluding Commander Hill, 6 people were expected, and 5+2 people actually arrived.
No, there was also Ultron, who had taken over command of the Iron Legion.
Seeing this, Erin remembered her Phantom Spirit team.
So, she whispered, "Gwen, should we call Matt and the others to come help too?"
Gwen looked at Erin in surprise and tapped her on the head.
"They're not like you and me. They could easily die facing alien weaponry.
You should tell them and your family to be careful during this time, and it's best to listen to what Russell just said and hide in an underground air-raid shelter.
Also, Erin, I won't stop you from participating in this battle, but you must also be careful.
Although your current physique can resist ordinary weapons, you are not invincible.
When your Spider-Sense triggers, you should still dodge, don't try to be a hero."
Algrim, the second-in-command of the Dark Elves, was rumored to be Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, possessing twice the Thunder God Power.
After becoming Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, he changed his name to Kurse.
This time, the joint fleet invading Earth was led by him.
The Four Kingdoms allied forces made a decision.
Malekith would go to Vanaheim, the Angel Queen would go to Svartalfheim, and King Laufey of the Frost Giantswould go to Alfheim.
Surtur, the Fire Giant, and his daughter Queen Sindrwould be responsible for continuing to blockade Asgard.
As for Midgard, the realm of mortals?
They unanimously agreed that it was unnecessary for them, as kings, to appear; it was sufficient for Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, to go.
Here, King Laufey of the Frost Giants secretly kept an eye out.
He wanted Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, to scout ahead for him and test the battle prowess of Mage Russell.
"Commander Kurse, we have entered Midgard's atmosphere. Where do we go next?"
A Dark Elf who looked like a Commander asked.
Kurse, the Cursed Warrior: "Where is the capital of the mortal kingdom of Midgard?"
Dark Elf Commander: "Reporting to Commander Kurse, Midgard has over two hundred countries and has not achieved unification."
Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, curled his lips, though his expression showed no change, but the sarcasm in his tone overflowed:
"Such a small Planet, yet it has over two hundred countries."
After the sarcasm, Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, said, "Then let's go to the capital of the strongest country on this Planet and make them the first target."
Dark Elf Commander: "Yes, Commander Kurse."
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"Latest news, the alien fleet is heading towards the United States."
"The alien fleet is heading towards the United States? That's good news. We can let the United States probe the aliens' strength first."
Similar conversations played out in several major countries—
except for S.W.O.R.D.
"Motherfucker, why do these aliens always come our way?"
At S.W.O.R.D. headquarters, Tyler Hayward cursed loudly after receiving the news.
"How is the army's preparation progressing? S.W.O.R.D.alone cannot resist these aliens."
The adjutant replied, "Time is too short; personnel at all Military Bases have not been fully assembled."
Tyler Hayward: "What's the use of people? The focus is on the missile department, missiles!"
Adjutant: "The Military replied, no problem, all types of missiles can be launched at any time."
"Good."
Hearing this, Tyler Hayward finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Also, the super soldier unit, hurry them up. If it turns into urban warfare, missiles can't be used casually, we'll have to rely on them."
But just as Tyler Hayward had caught his breath, another bad news struck.
"Latest news, the alien warship's destination is suspected to be Washington!"
"What?!"
"Quickly inform the President and congressmen to go to the underground shelter!"
All at once, S.W.O.R.D. was in chaos.
Those with family in Washington immediately contacted their family.
Those without family in Washington could also contact wealthy Washington businessmen.
This news could sell for quite a bit of money.
The capital of the United States, Washington.
One moment, the sky was clear and bright.
The next moment, a dark cloud swept in, covering the sky and obscuring the sun.
As shadows fell, citizens couldn't help but stop, looking up in confusion.
Why was this cloud black?
Just as everyone was puzzled, the dark cloud split open, and a blinding beam of light shone down.
No! That's not right!
This wasn't sunlight; this was a high-energy laser cannon.
The main cannon of the Dark Elf flagship, carrying Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, suddenly fired.
A terrifying energy pulse instantly streaked across the void, hitting a certain White building.
Boom!!!
Accompanied by a rising mushroom cloud, a terrifying explosion sounded.
The White building was instantly reduced to dust.
The Impact swept out, and the streets near the White building were also instantly destroyed.
After the main cannon fired, the various muzzles of the Dark Elf flagship lit up accordingly.
Chapter 226 To save or not to save? That is the question
News of the alien invasion and the fall of Washingtonspread rapidly across the internet.
Initially, people thought it was fake news spread by an unscrupulous media outlet.
That was until videos emerged showing the Dark Elves' flagship unleashing a barrage of fire, devastating Washington D.C. with overwhelming force.
At this point, people still believed it was a promotional video for some movie.
It wasn't until official media from various countries stepped in to confirm the news.
They urged the public to follow instructions and seek refuge in underground air-raid shelters, or to find shelter on their own.
At Avengers Tower, upon learning of Washington's fall, everyone quickly arrived in Washington D.C. via a portal to provide support.
Jarvis's voice sounded in Tony Stark's suit's built-in earpiece.
"Sir, Nick Fury has sent a message, marked 'Extremely Urgent'."
Tony Stark opened it, glanced at it, and immediately informed the other combat personnel.
"Don't rush into Washington yet, Tony. If you've already set off, evacuate immediately.
The Military has gone mad; they're launching missiles at the alien fleet above Washington D.C. as if they're free.
Among them are quite a few nuclear bombs stockpiled from the last century."
Everyone's faces showed horror, and their steps involuntarily halted.
"To eliminate invaders, they're throwing nuclear bombs at their own capital? Insane, absolutely insane."
Loki exclaimed dramatically. Thor, though silent, nodded in agreement.
They wouldn't know that in another timeline, they had done something even crazier—to stop Hela, they resurrected Surtur, triggered Ragnarok, and destroyed Asgard.
Natasha: "The Military truly has gone mad. Don't they know that once a nuclear bomb explodes, Washington D.C. and its surrounding areas will become a wasteland for decades, even centuries?
By then, the Pentagon, across from Washington D.C., will have to relocate!"
Gwen couldn't help but say, "The most urgent matter is what to do about the people in Washington?
If a nuclear bomb explodes above Washington D.C., even if they can escape the Impact and thermal radiation, it will be very difficult to escape the nuclear radiation."
Gwen: "Ultron, can you estimate the number of surviving civilians in Washington D.C.?"
After scanning the battlefield, Ultron gave his conclusion:
"When the alien warships arrived in Washington D.C., the population within Washington D.C. was approximately 950,000.
The alien warships' bombardment primarily targeted buildings, with an estimated 150,000 direct fatalities.
However, most of the survivors are buried under the rubble. If they don't receive timely treatment, the number of casualties will rise sharply."
Wanda: "Can we intercept the missiles? Teleport them away with a portal spell."
"No, the missiles are too fast, and the risk is too great. Besides, not all of us can fly."
Tony Stark rejected Wanda's suggestion and quickly made a decision.
"Act now! Those with portal spells and those without, cooperate! Save as many people as you can!"
"Alright!"
At Tony Stark's command, the people of the Heavenly Palace, the Avengers, Gwen, Erin, Wanda, and Gaya all sprang into action.
Under Ultron's guidance, they divided into different areas, racing against time to clear the rubble, rescue the buried civilians, and teleport them away.
As they worked, countless missiles streaked across the sky, heading towards their location.
If a nuclear bomb were to explode above Washington D.C., they would be exposed without protection to the Impact, thermal radiation, light radiation,
and nuclear radiation.
"God Russell, they are your friends, aren't you going to help?" the Watcher asked.
"People won't be grateful for how many they saved; they'll only resent who they didn't save."
On the small Hill, Russell drank a glass of lemonade, pointing towards Washington D.C. and commenting on the situation.
"Watcher, do you see it?
The energy of resentment is accumulating, while the energy of gratitude is scarce."
"Look, there's a person over there. He just got rescued, and he's already complaining about why Gwen didn't save him first."
The Watcher merely smiled, adding two more slices of lemon and refilling Russell's glass with Water.
Most beings in the Universe were like this; he had long grown accustomed to it.
"God Russell isn't planning to intervene? That's truly a pity."
The Watcher sighed.
Russell glanced at the Watcher: This Big-headed doll, he wondered what it was pitying; he clearly had the ability to save these people too.
As if hearing Russell's thoughts, the Watcher explained:
"The Watcher race swore an oath not to interfere in the affairs of the Universe, not wanting to influence the development of later civilizations.
However, the life or death of these people before us has little Impact on the development of civilization.
Following my heart, I still hope they can survive.
It's just that—"
The Watcher pointed to the Four Kingdoms allied fleet above Washington D.C.
He implied that if he were to save these people, the Four Kingdoms allied fleet might mistakenly believe he was a member of Earth, affecting their judgment of Earth's combat strength.
This violated the Watcher's principles.
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Russell lowered his head and took another sip of lemonade.
He would act, but not now.
On the horizon, several missiles streaked across the sky, heading towards the Dark Elves' fleet.
At several times the speed of sound, they were invisible to the naked eye.
Their position could only be determined by the long contrails they left behind.
"Retreat! Everyone retreat!"
Maria Hill's voice rang out in all combat personnel's earpieces.
"You all go first, I can still save a few more people! I have Spider-Sense, I'll teleport away when there's danger."
Gwen said firmly.
As the others successively teleported away, she frantically moved more rubble, trying to save a few more people.
"I have Spider-Sense too!"
Seeing this, Erin also wanted to join in.
However, before Erin could act, Tony Stark grabbed her, pulling Tony Stark with a stumble.
"Erin, come back! You don't even know portal magic, why are you getting involved!"
Tony Stark pushed and shoved, teleporting Erin away.
"Gwen, missiles are expected to hit and explode the alien fleet in one minute. Watch your time."
After a warning, Tony Stark also teleported away.
At this point, only Gwen was still actively rescuing people in the ruins.
And Thor.
Thor stated that a mere nuclear bomb explosion's Impact, thermal radiation, light radiation, and nuclear radiation were just like taking a bath to him.
As Tony Stark and the others left, the people in the ruins also seemed to understand something.
Some struggled and shouted, hoping to be rescued first.
Some bowed their heads in silent mourning.
Although their God did not exist and could not hear their prayers.
Compared to the panicked crowd, they undoubtedly showed more composure.
A small number of people, however, urged Gwen and Thor to leave quickly—even though they had not yet been rescued.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
A black electric arc flashed, and the six earliest arriving missiles were intercepted by the Dark Elves' fleet, exploding instantly.
Gwen's Spider-Sense.
Chapter 227: Great Teleportation
Under the bright light of the missile explosion, a tableau of disaster was frozen in time.
Anxiety, tension, fear, worry, irritation, sadness, complaint, helplessness, frustration, despair.
Under the disaster, various and complex emotions appeared on people's faces, hard to articulate.
"Watcher, there's only one kind of person not worth saving."
On a small hill, Russell drained his glass of lemonade, inverted the cup, and stood up.
"Those who repay kindness with malice.
They often don't hate their enemies; instead, they resent the heroes who failed to save them."
In the ruined sky of Washington D.C.,
The Impact and thermal radiation from the missile explosion were spreading in all directions.
On the ruined ground of Washington D.C.,
The expressions on the faces of the crowd remained frozen.
The next instant, a silver face appeared above the clouds, eyes downcast, filled with sorrow and compassion.
A crystalline White beam of light descended from the sky, shining on a figure who was shouting for Thor and Gwento leave quickly.
The White beam of light flickered for a moment, and the figure shot up along the White beam, disappearing from the ruins.
Immediately after, White beams of light fell like raindrops, and the number of people steadily decreased.
During this process, the Impact and thermal radiation from the missile explosion in the sky crawled slowly towards the ground, like a turtle.
"I knew Russell wouldn't stand by idly; he just loves to make a dramatic entrance at the last minute, like the protagonists in those third-rate movies, plays, and novels, turning the tide."
Tony Stark grumbled.
His quietly unclenched fist proved his words were insincere.
"Oh, Gwen, do you know what kind of spell this is?"
In the ruins, Thor stopped his rescue efforts.
After his mind relaxed, he asked Gwen.
Gwen shook her head and opened a portal to leave: "I don't know. Let's go; leave the rest to Russell."
"Only he can do something like this. I really want to know what his limit is."
In the S.W.O.R.D. command center, Nick Fury looked at the suddenly "slowed down" footage on the screen and couldn't help but recall that night.
The night he first fought alongside Russell against the vampires.
If history could be rewritten, he would recruit Russell at all costs.
"He truly is a sorcerer capable of defeating the overlord of the Universe—his skills are divine!"
In the command centers of other nations, the Commanders of various supernatural agencies who also witnessed this scene exclaimed in awe.
The more information they deciphered and obtained from Thanos' Dark Order battleships, the more incredible they found it.
How could a small Planet like Earth produce someone who could traverse the Universe, invincible wherever he went?
By the time the Impact and thermal radiation reached the ground, most of the people in the ruins were gone, with only a small portion remaining.
Their faces held complex emotions, but one emotion was the same.
Resentment!
Resentment towards the Super Heroes for not prioritizing their rescue!
The Impact swept through, sending these people's bodies flying like rags.
Thermal radiation followed, scorching skin and carbonizing flesh.
Finally, came the roar.
Boom!
The roar shattered this tableau of doomsday beings, startling everyone.
Those who were outside the missile's kill zone and miraculously survived quickly scrambled, crawling to find cover.
At the same time, they didn't forget to wail, curse, and express their resentment.
"God, save us!"
"What kind of God are you, why have you abandoned us!"
"If you are also a God, I curse you to hell!"
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
In the sky, as the time flow in this area returned to normal, dozens of missiles suddenly entered.
The Dark Elves fleet methodically intercepted missiles coming from all directions.
Whether they were conventional missiles below supersonic speed, ground-to-air missiles at several Mach, or hypersonic missiles above twenty Mach.
Not a single missile was able to break through the Dark Elves fleet's interception and hit the battleship itself.
They were all blown up in mid-air.
Their destructive power could only be unleashed on the ground.
Making the ruins of Washington D.C. even more dilapidated.
"These outdated missiles cannot penetrate the alien fleet's interception at all."
In the military Base, Nick Fury said so.
"No one knows how long these alien battleships will remain in place; we must take new measures as soon as possible."
General Ross: "Director Fury, speak plainly."
Nick Fury: "Request Avengers assistance.
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The data shows that Tony Stark of the Avengerspossesses a teleportation spell.
We can have him cooperate and try to directly teleport missiles into the alien battleship."
General Ross: "Good. Director Fury, you contact Tony Stark.
Tell him that as long as he is willing to cooperate, they, the Avengers, will not be held accountable for violating the Super Hero Registration Act and illegally using supernatural powers this time."
Nick Fury's face darkened, and he cursed: "Motherfucker! General Ross, are you messing with me?!
What time is it, and you're still talking about this Super Hero Registration Act.
If it weren't for this motherfucking Act, my Avengerswould still be here, and Washington D.C. wouldn't have been suddenly attacked and destroyed, with us having no way to do anything but watch the enemy swagger."
General Ross: "Director Fury, mind your language."
Nick Fury: "I mind you. Alright, General Ross."
Nick Fury took a deep breath, dialed Tony Stark's number, and put it on speaker.
Immediately after, Tony Stark, upon hearing General Ross's condition, gave General Ross a good scolding on behalf of Nick Fury.
Ultimately, both sides still reached a friendly mutual assistance agreement.
Boom!
With an explosion, a cross-shaped Dark Elf battleship was destroyed.
"What's going on?!
Why can missiles penetrate our interception on such a backward Planet?
Also, where are the energy shields of all the battleships?
Why weren't they activated!"
In the Four Kingdoms United Command Center, the Dark Elf Commander questioned his subordinates after receiving news of the battleship's damage.
"Reporting, Commander, all energy shields have been activated after detection."
"Then why..."
Boom!
Before the Dark Elf Commander could finish, another roar sounded.
"Found it, the explosion occurred inside the spaceship."
Did someone send a missile into the spaceship?
Recalling the scene of someone opening a portal to save people on the ground just now, the Dark Elf Commanderhad a flash of insight.
"Quick! Get all battleships moving, don't stay still."
At his command, the Four Kingdoms allied battleships all started up, attempting to disperse.
At this moment, several more missiles were teleported through the portal.
However, after the battleships started moving.
The missiles could no longer be accurately teleported inside the battleships; they only exploded at close range outside the battleships.
Although the Impact from the explosions caused ripples in the battleship's energy barrier,
Beyond that, there was no other gain.
Chapter 228 The battle is fully upgraded
In the Four Kingdoms' joint forces command center, the Dark Elf Commander issued orders:
"The warships are to disperse and engage, targeting the country's infrastructure such as transportation, communications, energy, and water conservancy.
Within three days, destroy the most powerful nation on this Planet.
Let the Midgardians know the consequences of defying us!"
After assigning the combat missions, the Dark Elf Commander looked at Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, to solicit his opinion.
Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, nodded, his expression solemn: "That's how we'll do it. At the same time, add one more item.
Find the Master of the face that just appeared in the clouds, and the warriors participating in the rescue on the ground.
As long as they are dealt with, the remaining Midgardians pose no threat to us.
Their technological level and general quality are very ordinary."
"Yes, Commander Kurse."
After the Dark Elf Commander left to make arrangements, Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, still gazed at the sky, unable to recover his thoughts for a long time.
"Midgard actually has such a powerful mage.
Fortunately, he made a huge mistake to save these mortals.
Delaying time for such a large area, and teleporting hundreds of thousands of people away at once.
His magic power is probably exhausted, otherwise..."
Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, retracted his gaze from the sky and looked at the ruins below.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have left some here, not taking them with him.
I really didn't expect that merely being too lazy to deal with the bugs below would lead to an unexpected gain, forcing a powerful mage to overdraw his magic power and lose his combat ability.
Thinking of this, Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, couldn't help but let out a snort.
In the United States command center, a technical staff member summarized the intelligence:
"The alien warships have dispersed. Radar shows their targets are our country's various infrastructures."
General Ross was overjoyed upon hearing this and decided immediately: "Send out all air force combat units to defeat them one by one!"
Nick Fury, however, held a dissenting opinion: "No, except for the new generation fighters, our other fighters have a technological gap with the enemy, and their performance is far inferior. Letting them participate in the battle will only make them sitting ducks."
General Ross: "Director Fury, know your place! I am the supreme Commander of this campaign."
Nick Fury: "General Ross, your erroneous decisions will only lead to a tragic defeat!"
Seeing Nick Fury argue with him repeatedly, General Ross no longer gave Nick Fury face.
In General Ross's view, if S.W.O.R.D.'s intelligence work hadn't been inadequate, allowing the alien warships to easily breach Earth's outer space defense line and enter the homeland, the current situation wouldn't be so passive.
General Ross: "Guard, Director Fury is tired, take him to rest."
Seeing that General Ross couldn't be persuaded, Nick Fury could only turn to Tony Stark for help again.
And he revealed his carefully concealed assets that he had saved up—two aircraft carriers utilizing Dark Ordertechnology and a new generation fighter combat unit—to Tony Stark.
"Stark, the aliens' attack target is various infrastructures.
If they succeed, this country will be finished."
"Understood."
Tony Stark nodded.
With the capital's fall this time and the aliens engaging in battle on home soil, the United States' prestige was severely damaged.
If various infrastructures were also severely damaged, the national strength would inevitably decline significantly.
In the subsequent superhuman arms race and space technology race, the United States would fall completely behind the other two major powers.
However.
Tony Stark looked at his comrades around him.
Steve Rogers, after seventy years of sleep, he doesn't agree with the current United States government.
Dr. Banner, he still has an unsettled score with the United States Military.
Natasha Romanoff, she is Russian.
Thor and Loki, they are Asgardians.
Gwen and Erin, they are New Yorkers, but Gwen isn't from this Universe.
Wanda and Pietro, they are Sokovians from an Eastern European country.
Gaya, she isn't even an Earthling; she is a Skrull.
After a quick glance around, Tony Stark said:
"Everyone, I have good news.
The Four Kingdoms' warships are targeting various infrastructures, not urban clusters.
We can fight freely without worrying about collateral damage to innocents.
Let's first eliminate the dispersed alien warships, then concentrate our forces to attack the main ship."
Thor's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at the Dark Elf flagship also moving rapidly in the sky and said:
"Tony, there's no need for such trouble.
Once it's a bit further away, I alone can take it down."
Tony Stark: "Are you sure?"
Thor: "I am sure!"
"Alright, then their flagship is yours, Thor."
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Tony Stark patted Thor's shoulder and said.
He believed in Thor's strength and didn't want to dampen his enthusiasm.
"Ultron, command the Iron Legion to cooperate with my and Nick Fury's fighter jet squad to snipe the enemy's dispersed warships.
Everyone else, prepare. After Thor shoots down the enemy flagship, cooperate with Thor to assault the enemy Commander."
"Alright."
Everyone responded in unison, agreeing with Tony Stark's arrangements.
On the small hill, as soon as Russell returned and sat down, the Watcher poured him another glass of lemonade.
Russell:.
This new Watcher is too polite!
"Lemonade is too sour, let's drink something else."
Russell took out two new cups and a bottle of coconut water, filling them for himself and the Watcher.
The Watcher took it, and with an expressionless face, took a sip:
"God Russell, you saved some people, but not others. Some will resent you."
Russell smiled: "I know that. However, there will be great scholars to debate the scriptures for me. And..."
Doing this can alleviate public pressure on others, mainly Gwen, Ghost-Spider.
"That's true."
The Watcher nodded, quickly finding examples in his database.
In this Marvel Universe, where deities truly exist,
whether in the wild and savage primitive era,
or in the information age where technology is rapidly advancing, almost reaching the level of miracles.
Deities stand at the pinnacle of faith, high above all.
Every action of a deity is automatically beautified by believers.
(Thor 4) Gorr the God Butcher suffered from hunger, endured hardships, and watched his daughter die of thirst before him, yet he never doubted Rapu, the god he worshipped.
It wasn't until Rapu himself told him that their suffering was the price Rapu paid for defeating the Master of All-Black the Necrosword.
Only then did Gorr's faith collapse, and he picked up All-Black the Necrosword, becoming the God Butcher.
"So. Those who do nothing, take no action, yet love to criticize warriors who haven't achieved perfection...
They should be careful."
Russell waved his hand, and a glowing White energy shot into the sky, blowing up a hapless Dark Elf fighter jet flying in that direction.
"Will their actions anger the true gods, making them God-forsaken?
When disaster strikes, others are saved.
But they can only face despair, falling into the abyss."
Chapter 229 Double the Power of Thundergod
"God Russell, you are becoming more and more like a God," Watcher said.
His tone remained flat, and Russell couldn't tell if he had any deeper meaning, so he just took it literally.
Russell: "Watcher, you know, I'm only a few decades old; my existence is far less than yours.
With your race's understanding of the Universe, can you explain to me, what is a God?"
Watcher: "A God is a God!"
Russell: "Be more specific."
Seeing the light glow on Russell's right hand, Watcherlooked up at the sky.
The sky was clear and blue.
The important thing was, there were no Dark Elvesfighter jets.
It was coming for him!
Watcher: "You are a God!"
Russell nodded, the light in his hand receded, and he refilled Watcher's cup with coconut water.
What did he mean, he was becoming more and more like a God? He already was!
Watcher took another sip of coconut water to calm himself, then pointed at the Dark Elf flagship that had left the city cluster in the distance and said:
"God Russell, Thor is about to make his move."
In the distance, Thor used the cover of ground structures to stealthily follow the Dark Elf flagship as it sailed into the distance.
Behind him, Gwen and the others watched from afar.
As soon as Thor succeeded, they would immediately go through the portal to provide support.
"Point Break, after calculation, shooting down the Dark Elf flagship here will not affect the nearby cities."
Thor, who was running on the ground, heard Ultron's voice in his ear and nodded silently.
Divine Power surged within him, and Thunder God Power filled his body.
His eyes turned a silvery white, and his hair crackled with electricity.
Zzzzt~ Pop!
A crackling sound of electricity came, and his headset was burned out.
The next moment, thunder erupted from the flat ground, and lightning tore through the clouds, striking the Dark Elf flagship.
On the ground, Thor gathered strength in his feet, then stomped hard, transforming into a silver lightning bolt that shot up from the ground, directly towards the Dark Elf flagship.
Boom!!!
Lightning descending from the sky, and Thor rising from the ground.
Both struck the Dark Elf flagship almost simultaneously.
Terrifying Thunder God Power surged out, and the surface of the Dark Elf flagship was immediately covered in electricity.
The electricity permeated through the flagship's metal hull, deck, and ground.
From outside to inside, it ravaged the entire Dark Elf flagship.
Rumble!!!
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
First, explosions occurred where the lightning struck and Thor hit.
Then, important instruments throughout the Dark Elf flagship's interior exploded.
With just one strike, the Dark Elf flagship lost power, spewing black smoke, and crashed helplessly to the ground.
Rumble!!!
The Dark Elf flagship crashed, impacting the ground and erupting in a blaze of fire.
Accompanying the fire, a terrifying Impact swept out, destroying a forest.
Dense trees were instantly snapped in half.
Fallen leaves on the ground ignited and were blown away.
Carrying the flames further afield.
As the smoke and dust cleared, Gwen looked at the devastation in the distance and asked:
"Does this mean we don't need to help?"
"Probably."
Thor clapped his hands and walked out from behind the others.
He had left through a portal before the Dark Elf flagship crashed.
Even with his tough hide, he didn't want to directly endure such a terrifying explosion.
"Watch out!"
Gwen raised her hand and shot a web from her wrist-mounted web-shooter, catching a steel plate that suddenly shot out from the center of the explosion, and flung it aside.
"There's still someone inside."
Gwen didn't need to say more; everyone realized there was still someone inside and quickly became alert, entering combat mode.
"Thor, son of Odin, so you are here. No wonder those who escaped from Asgard specifically came to Midgard."
Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, walked out.
According to the 'no damage with smoke' rule, he appeared completely unharmed.
"Who are you? Since you know my name, why don't you surrender quickly!" Thor stepped forward and asked.
"Cursed Warrior, Kurse!"
Answering Thor was not just a voice, but also Kurse, the Cursed Warrior's fist.
Kurse, the Cursed Warrior instantly went from extreme stillness to extreme motion, charging at Thor like a black flash.
His heavy footsteps stomped on the ground, causing the earth to tremble.
His strong body cut through the air, and the airflow became sharp blades, tearing apart the stirred-up fallen leaves.
On his fist, a black light flickered, and terrifying energy gathered.
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Kurse, the Cursed Warrior's speed was beyond Thor's expectation, and caught off guard, Thor could only cross his arm in front of him, taking Kurse, the Cursed Warrior's heavy punch directly with his arm.
Boom~
Kurse, the Cursed Warrior's heavy punch landed on Thor's arm, and a metallic clang resounded.
Thor was sent flying backward, flying dozens of meters, smashing through more than ten towering ancient trees before landing.
After landing, he rolled a dozen more times before steadying himself.
"Such terrifying strength!"
Seeing this, Gwen and the others were shocked, momentarily stunned.
They hadn't expected the person who called himself Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, to possess such astonishing strength.
After their surprise, everyone reacted.
Gwen leaped and darted, continuously shooting webs, wrapping them around Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, to restrict his movements.
Dr. Banner's face contorted, transforming into Hulk, and seized the opportunity to unleash a heavy punch, hitting Kurse, the Cursed Warrior's chin.
"Hulk, invincible!"
Bang!
The same scene played out again, only this time, the person sent flying was Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, instead of Thor.
"Shatter the darkness with thunder!"
Thor leaped up again, Thunder God Power surging, drawing lightning from the clouds, and striking down towards where Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, had fallen.
With a boom, lightning struck from the sky.
At Kurse, the Cursed Warrior's location, a silvery electric light sphere appeared.
In the center of this terrifying Thunder God Power, Kurse, the Cursed Warrior's body glowed black, and he blocked Thor's heavy punch with his crossed arm.
"Thor? Hmph, nothing special!"
Kurse, the Cursed Warrior swung his arm, flinging Thoraway.
This time, Thor performed several backflips in the air, landing steadily.
"Thor, you need to cooperate with us," Gwen said.
If Thor kept using Thunder God Power, they wouldn't be able to get close enough to help.
"Hulk, invincible!"
Just as Gwen was about to re-discuss the battle plan with Thor, Hulk had already charged ahead, running towards Kurse, the Cursed Warrior.
Boom!!!
This time, Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, was not restrained by Gwen's webs and was free to exchange punches with Hulk.
Although from a physical standpoint, Kurse, the Cursed Warrior's fists were much smaller than Hulk's.
The power unleashed by both sides was evenly matched, each being pushed back half a step.
Then, another heavy punch was fiercely thrown.
This time, their heavy punches crossed, both hitting their opponent.
Both were sent flying far away by the other's heavy punch, like arrows shot from a bowstring.
"Shatter the darkness with thunder!"
Thor leaped up again, accompanied by lightning and thunder, attacking Kurse, the Cursed Warrior.
Gwen helplessly rubbed her forehead.
What kind of people are these? Two of them can't even make up one brain.
Chapter 230 Let that mage come out!
"Just get used to it. Thor is like this. He's fine normally, but once he starts fighting, he just..."
Loki tried to comfort Gwen, but before he could finish, Thor, who had been sent flying again, crashed into him, sending them both hurtling backward. They broke through a dozen trees before finally slamming hard onto the ground.
They bounced like skipping stones, creating several large craters.
"Damn it, Thor, are you doing this on purpose?"
Loki angrily pushed Thor away. He had been right behind Thor and unluckily became Thor's human shield, absorbing most of the impact for Thor.
Loki wasn't like Thor, who had thick skin and bones, having started training in armor from a young age, enduring several beatings as if nothing happened. Now, he just felt a suffocating tightness in his chest.
On the other side, as soon as Kurse, the Cursed Warrior, sent Thor flying, Hulk seamlessly stepped in, directly confronting Kurse, the Cursed Warrior.
Gwen and Wanda seized the opportunity to launch surprise attacks from the side.
Gwen continued to leap and bound, using her webs to entangle Kurse's wrists, elbows, and other joints, thereby restricting Kurse.
From time to time, she would also attack Kurse from behind and the flanks, distracting Kurse.
This prevented Kurse from concentrating all his strength to clash with Hulk.
Wanda, on the other hand, used the "Prince's Battle Tactic," continuously firing multiple energy projectiles at Kurse.
Scarlet energy orbs struck Kurse, causing Kurse to stumble repeatedly.
However, after enduring Wanda's barrage, Kurse still showed no signs of weakness.
For a time, Hulk, Gwen, and Wanda relentlessly beat Kurse, with no one else able to get involved.
Pietro Maximoff, the War Correspondent: "So, what are we here for?"
Steve Rogers, shield in hand, remained on high alert: "We can provide support for them."
"But…" Pietro shrugged, "I want to do more."
The next moment, Pietro's figure, which had been standing still, flickered.
When Pietro's figure solidified again, the Vibraniumdagger in his hand was dripping blood.
In just an instant, he had run behind Kurse and stabbed him 13 times in the kidney area within 35 milliseconds.
"Hmph!"
Kurse let out a muffled groan, his strength giving out as he involuntarily dropped to one knee.
Kurse's defense proved extremely effective against blunt force trauma. However, against sharp objects, its effectiveness was mediocre, almost nonexistent.
Hulk seized the opportunity, unleashing a flurry of wild punches to Kurse's face.
Kurse propped himself up with one arm, struggling to parry, but was still knocked to the ground by Hulk.
After knocking Kurse to the ground, Hulk even straddled Kurse's back and, facing Kurse's head, began punching with both hands.
Bang! Bang!
Bang! Bang!
Bang! Bang!
Hulk's heavy punches, with their terrifying force, were transmitted through Kurse's body into the ground. The earth trembled, and dust rose everywhere.
A deep pit formed beneath Kurse's body, and the pit's area continuously expanded. It continued until it reached the underground rock, which then developed cracks.
In a daze, Kurse seemed to remember something.
At that time, he was still a handsome Dark Elf with flowing white hair, not the ferocious Cursed Warrior he was now.
Smack!
Hulk's punch landed, caught by Kurse's palm.
Immediately after, Kurse pushed off with both feet, actively shattering the rock beneath him, and using the momentum of his fall, broke free from Hulk's restraint.
Rumble!
Amidst the dust, Hulk actively pursued.
Kurse ducked and stepped back, dodging Hulk's left hook, right hook, and rear hand power punch in succession, then retaliated with a small combo.
A right straight punch hit Hulk's neck, followed by a left hand hitting Hulk's throat.
Hulk cried out in pain, feeling dizzy and stumbling backward repeatedly.
Kurse circled to Hulk's side and delivered another heavy punch to Hulk's ribs.
Finally, he followed up with an uppercut that sent Hulkflying. Hulk seemed to lose consciousness in mid-air, falling powerlessly to the ground.
Seeing this, Gwen shot out a web to pull Hulk out of the fight.
"I am Algrim!
The strongest warrior of Svartalfheim!"
Kurse roared loudly, venting the frustration of being suppressed earlier.
Looking around and seeing that Gwen and Wanda had also pulled back, Kurse became even more arrogant.
"You are no match for me, let that sorcerer come out!"
Swoosh!
"Are you talking about me? You big oaf."
A blade pierced through Kurse's chest from behind, and Loki's voice rang out simultaneously.
Loki proved with his actions that when it came to stabbing someone in the kidney, he was the master.
"Damn it!"
Kurse swung a punch fiercely at Loki behind him, only for Kurse's arm to pass through Loki, hitting nothing but air.
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Undoubtedly, this was just an illusion.
Loki's true body had already quietly hidden to the side.
"Thor, in battle, besides brute force, you also need wisdom."
Sure enough, Loki's voice came from another direction, and he walked out from behind a tree.
In his hand, he held a remote control button.
Kurse suddenly felt a sense of crisis approaching. He looked down at the blade piercing through his chest, its tip stained with his blood.
In the reflection from the blood, yellow light flashed repeatedly.
"It is your honor to die at the hands of the great God of Mischief, Algrim, warrior of Svartalfheim."
Loki said softly, and at the same time, decisively pressed the button in his hand.
Bang!
The weapon embedded in Kurse's chest instantly exploded, tearing Kurse's body apart from the inside.
Immediately after, a small spatial void appeared at the center of the explosion, sucking in both the energy diffused from the explosion and Kurse.
"I didn't expect Loki to be the one to defeat this monster in the end. He truly is my brother."
"Loki was very calm, constantly observing the Cursed Warrior Kurse's weaknesses.
After Pietro made his move, he keenly noticed Kurse's flaw.
Although Kurse had extremely strong defense against blunt objects and was very resilient, taking no significant damage despite being ganged up on.
However, against sharp objects, Kurse was easily pierced, indicating his internal defense was very weak.
Therefore, Loki prescribed the right remedy, precisely seizing Kurse's weakness, and delivered a fatal blow."
On the small hill, Russell analyzed after finishing his melon seeds.
"In comparison, everyone else's combat experience is significantly lacking.
After Thor lost mjolnir, thors hammer, although he awakened his Thunder God Power, his combat strength still decreased considerably in the short term.
He was still not quite adapted to either his attacking power or his fighting style."
Watcher: "God Russell, are you concerned that Thor's diminished combat strength will affect the subsequent battle with the Four Kingdoms' allied forces?"
Russell nodded, a half-smile on his face: "Watcher, you know. Watcher does not interfere with any matters within the Universe, I cannot tell you."
Russell also smiled.
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