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Chapter 368: Don't Provoke That Group of Mages
🕑 Added 2025-09-08 04:58:32 +0000 UTCIt's understandable why Banner, who came from another parallel world with a significantly faster progression than this one, would raise such a question. After all, back then, they had no idea that Thanos was behind the Chitauri invasion of Earth! You see, in their eyes at the time, it was merely one of Loki's schemes, and even when Thor took Loki away, no one told them it had anything to do with Thanos!
Actually, it makes sense when you think about it.
Regardless of whether Thor knew about it in the original story, he wouldn't have said anything! If he didn't know, he naturally wouldn't have asked too many questions; he was more concerned with his brother's life and death, leaving other matters to his father. But if he did know, Noah believes he still wouldn't have chosen to reveal it.
Earthlings might not know what Thanos truly represents, but how could Thor, from Asgard, not understand? To put it bluntly, given Thor's personality, he probably wouldn't think Earthlings could solve this problem, so it's better to say nothing at all.
However, Noah leans more towards the idea that Thor didn't discover anything at all, otherwise, why would so many problems have arisen? But all of this has nothing to do with Noah, because such unfortunate events are impossible in Noah's universe.
"Is it really Thanos who orchestrated this?" Banner, whose soul had been thrown back into his original body by the Ancient One, asked with a hint of fear.
"Yes," the Ancient One nodded. "I'm sorry for what happened in your world, but it's the truth."
"Then this mage..." The Hulk, looking like a big green-skinned creature, pointed at Noah. "I didn't see him in my universe. Is he the one you mentioned...?"
"You can understand it that way, Mr. Banner. Every world is different," the Ancient One smiled. "Now, what do you think of my suggestion? Regardless of whether the unforeseen event I sensed will descend, isn't he an excellent safeguard?"
"It certainly is a huge safeguard!" Noah secretly muttered. Since he couldn't refuse, he might as well accept it gracefully. At worst, it would be a 'new world tour' or 'parallel world tour.' Noah even wondered if he should bring Tony and the others along.
"That would be too exciting, two Tonys bickering, and two Captains no, three Captains in one world. Just thinking about it is interesting." Noah chuckled inwardly, while this Banner from the parallel world was completely persuaded by the Ancient One. Indeed, whether to ensure the return of the Time Stone to this world, or in anticipation of the unpleasant things foreseen by the Ancient One, taking this mage who could transform into a terrifying dragon was the best choice!
Mages are always mysterious, and Banner, who had some contact with Doctor Strange, naturally knew these things. Although he didn't know what terrible things would specifically happen, to ensure their smooth use of the Infinity Stones, Banner finally chose to accept the Ancient One's suggestion.
The rest was no longer Noah's concern, and Mr. Banner decided to leave. Although no matter how long Banner stayed in this world, it wouldn't affect the time in his own world, Banner himself didn't want to stay here for long. Not to mention that there was another version of himself in this world, simply the future development of this world was clearly different from his own.
Banner didn't think he could do anything by staying here.
Was he supposed to carry a shovel or something to deal with Manhattan after the mages and Chitauri fought each other? So, after confirming some matters with the Ancient One, Dr. Banner directly chose to leave.
As for Noah, after Banner left, he also planned to depart.
The aftermath of this war was truly exaggerated, and Noah felt it best to keep a low profile.
Moreover, after this war, Noah also planned to thoroughly study the Space Stone and the domain magic that had been in Noah's mind for a long time. Previously, Noah had been pressed for time and hadn't had the chance to properly work on these, but now Noah could at least rest for a year.
"In a year, the Reality Stone will also appear on Earth, after which the Winter Soldier will emerge, and then the Power Stone will be found by an idiot." Noah carefully reviewed the plot in his mind. He awkwardly realized that his time seemed to be much more abundant than before. However, Noah wasn't too concerned; this time, the main research force wouldn't be Noah himself, but Noah's system, which often played dead. All Noah had to do was offer some of his opinions, which was incredibly easy for Noah. Thinking of this, Noah greeted the Ancient One, then planned to find Constantine, Charles, and the others to return to London.
"Wait, Noah," just as Noah was about to leave, the
Ancient One suddenly called out to him.
Noah stopped, turned, and looked at the Ancient One: "Is there anything else, teacher?"
"Take this book." The Ancient One thought for a moment, then opened a mirror dimension and took out a book. "You must remember, only you can read this book. Destroy it after you've read it, understood?"
Noah frowned. He extended both hands and took the book the Ancient One handed him. Just a glance, and Noah's expression changed. This book contained the method to control the Eye of Agamotto, or rather, the method to control the Time Stone! Noah remembered that this thing was supposed to be stored in the Kamar-Taj sanctuary.
However, Noah wasn't one to ask a million questions.
After solemnly receiving the book into his spatial storage, Noah looked up at the Ancient One.
"I understand, teacher. I will do as you say."
"Very good, Noah. Perhaps next time we meet, I will give
you something even more important."
"I understand, teacher."
"Go, I also need to prepare myself."
While Noah and the Ancient One were conversing, Fury stood solemnly in a highly classified conference room aboard the Helicarrier. Frankly, looking at the clearly bewildered faces on the screens, Fury felt a surge of disgust. But Fury couldn't express this.
However, he inevitably felt a very special sense of superiority. When the mages collectively mobilized, his phone rang, but the Helicarrier was so noisy at the time that he couldn't hear it. It wasn't until Noah transformed into a dragon that the entire Helicarrier seemed to be silenced, and he finally managed to hear his phone ring.
It was the World Security Council calling.
Fury knew this without even looking at the phone. As his direct superiors, Fury naturally had to have a good conversation with them.
As expected, after Fury arrived at the conference room and connected with them, they impatiently began to press Fury about the mages.
However, coincidentally, at that very moment, Noah suddenly unleashed a terrifying attack! That terrifying attack didn't just turn the sky above New York black; it affected almost the entire Western Hemisphere! Even more terrifying, people all over the world seemed to feel an innate fear, and all energy monitoring centers detected this world-destroying power!
At this, the members of the World Security Council
became even more panicked. Initially, when they saw the figure floating in the sky, they were merely solemn. But when that figure opened a portal and summoned a large group of mages, their hearts began to tremble. They had even made a decision before Fury arrived: to eliminate this large group of uncertain and unsettling factors in one fell swoop!
However, they decided it would be better to ask Fury first, because, according to their understanding, that person was with Fury. But by the time Fury arrived, they no longer had such thoughts. Not to mention that they couldn't be sure if their weapons could defeat this dragon-transformed individual and the group of people who looked like mages with him. Even if they could, they couldn't be sure how many more individuals like this dragon existed, or how many more mages there were. If there were many, then they would certainly face the most thorough and terrifying retaliation! Imagine, if one person could destroy the entire world, what if there were several more? They originally didn't believe in alien civilizations like Asgard, even after Fury reported it to them, they weren't convinced. But now, they had to consider this possibility.
"Any questions, gentlemen and ladies?" Fury maintained a certain respect for these people, even though he disliked them immensely.
"Who exactly is that person with you?" After a long pause, a member of the Security Council finally inquired.
"As you can see, a mage, a dragon, a world-destroyer who disregards all of Earth's defenses and offensive capabilities," Fury said flatly. He had been released from the silencing spell. "The space explosion in '95? That was their doing. But there's no evidence or data, so I've kept that sealed."
"Damn it! Why didn't you tell us then?" Another member asked, his face full of anger.
"I told you, would you have believed me? I also told you about Asgard, and that was with evidence, yet you still didn't believe it. Much less something without any evidence."
"Alright... Do you know how many of them there are?"
"Perhaps you can ask your superiors that question.
Maybe they'll give you an even more surprising answer."
"You..."
All the members were infuriated by Fury's words, but before they could say anything, they noticed their phones ringing simultaneously. They very tacitly disconnected from the network, and when they reconnected, their faces were all very grim.
"I think we understand," finally, the member chairing the meeting spoke, suppressing his inner dissatisfaction.
"Now, I'm giving you a mission..."
"Is it your mission, or the Security Council's mission, or your superior's mission?" Fury interrupted him directly.
"You..."
"I understand. I'm sorry, but I probably can't complete this mission."
"Damn it, don't you believe we'll fire you!"
"Suit yourself. But a piece of advice, sir: don't provoke that group of mages, for the sake of this world."
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