Chapter 28:
In a dark expanse of space, a shining star slowly rotated.
Beside this star was a massive Chitauri mothership.
Upon closer inspection, behind the star were countless more Chitauri motherships.
"Director, we have successfully evacuated most of the citizens of New York City."
Black Widow's magnetic voice came through the walkie-talkie.
At this moment, Wanda had also been brought to Alex Chen's side.
"What's going on?"
Wanda looked at the busy S.H.I.E.L.D. agents around her and initially thought they had come to deal with Alex Chen.
"I couldn't stop it from happening. Next, New York will become the main battlefield between us and the alien creatures, and…"
At this point, Alex Chen hesitated, unsure how to tell Wanda that he needed to stay behind.
But what Alex Chen imagined didn't happen. Seeing his hesitant expression, Wanda had more or less already guessed it in her heart.
Looking at the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents who were treating the situation as a major threat, Wanda also knew that this time, her willfulness couldn't change anything.
"Shh, I know. I'll stay obediently in the safe house. You must also take care of yourself. I'll wait for you to come back."
Wanda pressed her finger against Alex Chen's lips and said gently.
Although Wanda was very worried about Alex Chen right now, if it weren't for her safety, Alex Chen wouldn't have needed to get involved in this mess at all, and naturally wouldn't have had to face such danger.
Therefore, every time she saw Alex Chen having to face difficulties for her sake, Wanda's heart was filled with guilt.
"umm, don't worry. I will definitely come back to find you."
Alex Chen gently stroked Wanda's hair.
"Alright, you should go now."
Alex Chen stood up and waved at the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents who were quietly waiting nearby, signaling them to take Wanda and leave.
After receiving Alex Chen's order, dozens of agents left the area.
Wanda looked at Alex Chen, her eyes filled with endless concern.
But she also understood that with her current condition, she couldn't help him at all. She could only silently bless him and hope he would return safely.
"Wanda, don't worry. I will take care of myself. You must also take care of yourself and wait for me to come back."
Alex Chen shouted toward the jet that was about to take off as he watched Wanda leave.
After sending Wanda away, Alex Chen also arranged vehicles to send Bill and the others to the safe house as well.
He believed that with Bill there, his subordinates would be more reliable than S.H.I.E.L.D. agents in critical moments.
This was also why Alex Chen had insisted on placing Wanda with them.
Once all these trivial matters were arranged, Alex Chen stood on the rooftop of Stark Tower, quietly looking down at the once extremely prosperous city below, which now looked completely deserted.
Yes, in front of higher civilizations, Earth was as fragile as paper.
In fact, Alex Chen had thought many times about going to Wakanda in Africa to seek help. After all, with Wakanda's technological level and the support of the Avengers, it wouldn't be too difficult to repel the Chitauri army without Thanos present.
But after struggling with the idea for several days, Alex Chen decided not to disturb them.
The whole matter actually had nothing to do with the people of Wakanda. What right did Alex Chen have to drag them into this destined-to-be-futile conflict?
"Hey, kid, what are you thinking about?"
At this moment, Tony walked up behind Alex Chen with a glass of whiskey.
"Oh, Mr. Stark. I just wanted to enjoy the night view of New York before the battle begins. After all, it will be a long time before we can see such a beautiful sight again."
Hearing Alex Chen's words, Tony couldn't help but tease:
"From the sound of it, we're going to win this battle?"
Alex Chen nodded confidently.
"Indeed. We will also capture that bastard Loki, and Mr. Stark, you will do something very remarkable."
"umm, very remarkable. I always am."
"Alright, why don't you come over and have a drink with me instead of standing there like an idiot?"
As he spoke, Tony walked toward the bar and gestured for Alex Chen to come sit.
"It would be my honor, sir."
Alex Chen said with a smile.
"Fine, you're still as modest as ever. Then let's not waste time. Let's drink. Come, let's toast to our victory."
As he spoke, Tony raised his glass toward Alex Chen.
"Of course. Cheers."
With that, Alex Chen raised his glass and drank it all in one go.
Seeing this, Tony also followed suit and finished the wine in his glass.
After three rounds of drinks, both of them were slightly tipsy. Looking at the starry sky above, Alex Chen also made up his mind to protect this city well.
The next day, Nick Fury called.
"Natasha has confirmed Selvig's location. You must set off immediately to stop Loki from opening the portal."
"Understood. Where is he?"
"Above your heads."
Hearing this, Alex Chen and Tony immediately rushed out of the room and onto the rooftop.
At this moment, Selvig was on the rooftop of Stark Tower, fiddling with a huge machine.
"This guy really dares to mess around!"
Tony's face was full of surprise. He had never expected Loki to act so unscrupulously.
"Jarvis!"
"But sir, the Mark VII is not yet ready for actual combat."
"Then forget about combat testing. We're short on time."
Once he put on the armor, Tony immediately felt full of confidence.
"Dr. Selvig, please stop immediately!"
"Once it starts, it cannot be stopped."
As soon as Selvig finished speaking, a massive blue energy beam shot toward the sky.
"Buzz Buzz Buzz~"
A huge portal appeared in the sky above New York City.
It was as if a black gash had been forcibly torn open in the blue curtain.
Inside the portal, endless streams of Chitauri troops began to appear.
"Kid, take care of yourself!"
With that, Tony flew toward the oncoming Chitauri army.
"Is that so? Mr. Stark, I think you may need to take care of yourself even more than I do."
Alex Chen looked at Tony's lonely back and was unwilling to let this caring playboy face everything alone again.
[Gold Ability — Magnetic Field Manipulation]
Alex Chen controlled countless metals, gradually forming a metal storm in the air.
Soon, under Alex Chen's control, the metal storm became like a meat grinder, wantonly tearing through the Chitauri army.
Not far away, Captain America and the others who had just arrived watched this shocking scene and were momentarily stunned.
In the control room, watching the god-like Alex Chen on the large screen, Nick Fury murmured:
"You kid… you were hiding really deep."
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