The Upgrade TV focused on the events of 1992, and Ben discovered a hidden nation: Wakanda, a country veiled in secrecy and mystery. In Oakland, California, the Black Panther, T'Chaka, sought to stop the arms dealer Ulysses Klaue from stealing vibranium, Wakanda's most valuable resource.
Through Upgrade TV, Ben saw Wakanda's breathtaking landscapes and advanced technology.
Wakanda was surrounded by jungles filled with unique flora and fauna. Rivers and waterfalls flowed through majestic mountains and cliffs, providing both natural beauty and protection for the secluded nation.
The Heart-Shaped Herb, grown in a sacred garden, granted the Black Panther extraordinary abilities when consumed by Wakanda's kings.
Vibranium, a rare extraterrestrial metal, surrounded Wakanda's Great Mound and served as the source of the nation's wealth and technological advancement. In the Golden City, Wakanda's capital, traditional African culture blended with advanced technology.
Guarding these valuable resources were the Dora Milaje, Wakanda's elite all-female warrior group.
"Truly beautiful and advanced. Vibranium has given them not only advanced technology but also the powerful Black Panther suit," Ben commented, admiring Wakanda.
As Upgrade TV shifted its focus, it showed the story of Xu Wenwu, a skilled warrior who discovered the Ten Rings, powerful artifacts that granted immense strength and longevity.
Witnessing the rise of the Ten Rings organization, Ben couldn't help but acknowledge how fortunate Wenwu had been to find such powerful artifacts.
In 1996, Wenwu's path crossed with Jiang Li, a guardian of the mythical village of Ta Lo. They eventually had two children, Shang-Chi and Xialing.
Ben directed Upgrade TV toward Ta Lo, a hidden village surrounded by lush landscapes. The area was filled with ancient forests, cascading waterfalls, and diverse flora.
Ben observed the carvings and symbols on the buildings, confirming the village's deep connection to magic.
Ta Lo was home not only to humans but also to mythical creatures, including guardian lions known as Liong Shi. The village was also protected by a massive water-dwelling dragon known as the Great Protector.
The entrance to Ta Lo was protected by mystical gates, each imbued with magical properties that strengthened the village's defenses.
Inside the village, the inhabitants trained in martial arts and mystical techniques. They protected the world from the threat of the Dweller-in-Darkness.
"Truly a beautiful place, and its people are trained to protect the world. Impressive," Ben said, recognizing the importance of Ta Lo and its inhabitants.
Ben continued searching through Earth's history and supernatural events. Amelia watched in amazement.
"Ben, how can you find all this information, and why are you so focused on it?" Amelia asked.
"Since I'm going to become your husband, I'll reveal a secret about myself," Ben said.
He explained that he came from another universe, why he had come to this universe, and some of his powers.
Amelia was amazed by the revelation but was also happy that Ben hadn't hidden it from her. Many couples kept even small secrets from each other, yet Ben had openly revealed one of the biggest secrets of his life.
"Ben, I also have a secret, but I'll reveal it at our wedding," Amelia said.
"Okay," Ben nodded. He wasn't particularly curious about Amelia's secret. Since she planned to reveal it at their wedding, he was willing to wait.
He returned to searching for historical and supernatural events on Earth while continuing to enjoy his life with Amelia.
Their time together deepened their bond, and they found peace and romance in their Crown Haven Villa.
As time passed, one extra thing also happened. It was about Mariam's William. While Ben and Amelia were touring the whole over earth with Mariam. She was bold and took Ben's Dragon in her mouth. While drinking, she cleans even a little bit of Dragon Tonic from Ben's Dragon.
For the past three months, Amelia had become shy, and whenever she saw Ben, she ran away from him. Ben was confused and didn't understand why she was behaving this way. However, Amelia gave Mariam a knowing smile but didn't reveal anything to Ben.
While Ben and Amelia were enjoying their time together, they were interrupted by an alert from Upgrade TV. The screen displayed a news conference featuring Tony Stark. Although it wasn't a supernatural event, Ben had added Stark to his priority list after discovering that he had built an Iron Armor.
Ben had been right to keep an eye on him. He had watched Stark develop his armor, and within just three months, Stark had already made several upgrades to his suit.
However, there was also bad news. Tony's own uncle had become the main threat in his life. He had arranged Tony's kidnapping, and just a few days earlier, the two had fought each other while wearing their Iron Suits. The battle had shocked many people in New York.
News Reporter Christine Everhart: "Ladies and gentlemen, we have an announcement coming directly from Tony Stark and Stark Industries."
The screen then transitioned to an interview that would become a historic moment. Tony Stark stood before an audience and declared with unwavering confidence, "Yes, I am Iron Man."
The revelation echoed across the world.
Upgrade TV continued broadcasting the aftermath of Tony Stark's bold admission. His declaration, "I am Iron Man," had resonated around the globe.
While Ben and Amelia were still watching Tony's declaration, Upgrade TV suddenly switched to another location.
In the Arctic, Nick Fury and his S.H.I.E.L.D. agents discovered an old, frozen aircraft. Inside, they found the long-lost Captain America, Steve Rogers, who had been frozen for 70 years.
Before they could comment on the discovery, Upgrade TV issued another alert and switched to the streets of Harlem, a neighborhood in Upper Manhattan. A battle was taking place between two colossal beings—the green Hulk and the formidable Abomination.
"Blonsky, transformed into Abomination, is going head-to-head with Bruce Banner in his Hulk form," the news reporter announced, narrating the epic clash between the two giants.
Hulk emerged victorious, delivering a powerful blow to Abomination before leaping away from the chaos in New York.
"He was a brilliant scientist named Bruce Banner who worked for an American agency. Then an accident involving a gamma-ray experiment transformed him into the Hulk. In his Hulk form, he's incredibly powerful but often uncontrollable," Ben said while watching Hulk.
Ben continued searching for major historical and supernatural events.
Unknown to Ben, a three-headed entity sat on his throne in the middle of the Marvel Multiverse. He watched over the entire Marvel Multiverse while searching for an energy signature that was different from those of the Marvel Multiverse.
"Sir, I still haven't found any energy signature from a different universe anywhere in the Marvel Multiverse," the three-headed entity reported to another being. Only the being's enormous head was visible, surrounded by cosmic light.
"Keep searching," the cosmic entity ordered before vanishing.
The three-headed entity continued searching for the energy signature of another universe.
As Ben continued enjoying his peaceful life with Amelia, his search for supernatural events on Earth continued. Another alert from Upgrade TV displayed a scene in London, where two extraordinary girls worked in a museum, one with black hair named Sersi and the other with orange hair named Sprite.
Upgrade TV unraveled their mysterious origins. They were Eternals, created by powerful cosmic entities known as Celestials. They had lived on Earth for thousands of years. Sersi possessed the ability to transform non-living objects, which she demonstrated by turning a bus into flower petals. Sprite, on the other hand, could create illusions.
"So, they're Eternals created by the Celestials who have lived on Earth for thousands of years," Ben said, instructing Upgrade TV to focus on the other members.
The scene shifted to Australia, revealing a man named Ikaris, who possessed the ability to fly and fire energy blasts from his eyes.
Next, the screen showed a blonde woman named Thena and a muscular man named Gilgamesh. Thena could create cosmic weapons, including the Godkiller, while Gilgamesh was the kindest among the Eternals and possessed incredible strength.
Upgrade TV then showed Druig, an Eternal living in the Peruvian Amazon, where he led a community using his mind-control abilities.
Phastos, another Eternal, was shown creating advanced tools and technology.
"Phastos helped humans develop weapons," Ben noted.
Upgrade TV then showed Kingo, who lived secretly as a Bollywood actor in India. He could fire cosmic energy projectiles from his hands.
Finally, the scene shifted to the Domo, the Eternals' spaceship, hidden from ordinary sight. Inside were Makkari, the fastest Eternal, and Ajak, the spiritual leader who possessed healing and communication abilities.
After examining their history, Ben discovered that the Eternals had protected humanity from the Deviants for 7,000 years.
Ben and Amelia continued with their daily lives. From time to time, Ben also discovered secrets and mysteries about events that had already occurred on Earth.
One day, Ben was busy upgrading some of the equipment in their house. Although he already had Upgrade TV, which could display events happening around the world, he continued improving the other systems, including the security system and emergency equipment.
"Ben, what are you going to do now? We've already traveled around the world. What's your next plan? I'm getting bored," Amelia said, looking bored.
Ben was about to answer, but their conversation was interrupted by an alert from Upgrade TV.
"Warning! Warning! An unknown object is approaching Earth."
The Upgrade TV displayed a scene in New York. Chaos had erupted as thunder cracked across the sky and a tornado formed. In the center of the tornado, a strange light appeared.
Ben activated XLR8.
"I'm going to check what's happening there," he told Amelia.
"Okay, but please be careful," Amelia replied.
With XLR8's speed, Ben reached the location in less than a minute.
When Ben arrived, he saw a tall, imposing figure falling from the center of the tornado. The figure crashed into the ground with a loud thud. Despite falling from such a great height, he stood up and was still alive.
Before anyone could understand what had happened, a van struck the fallen figure.
At the same time, a mysterious hammer fell nearby with a powerful impact, immediately drawing everyone's attention. The people had no idea where the hammer had come from, so they began examining it and trying to figure out its origin.
From the middle of the crowd, a man stepped forward and approached the mysterious hammer embedded in the ground. Its metallic surface continued to shine despite the pollution and dust blowing around it.
"Let me see what the mystery is," the man said.
He grabbed the hammer with both hands and tried to lift it, but he couldn't move it. He used all his strength and tried again, but the mysterious hammer didn't move even slightly.
The initial shock soon turned into curiosity. People began trying to lift the hammer, but everyone failed.
Their failed attempts turned into a friendly competition, with laughter and teasing filling the air.
A man named Pete, known for his strength in the neighborhood, flexed his muscles and strained to lift Mjolnir, but the hammer remained completely still.
"Come on, Pete! You've got this!" his friends cheered.
Nearby, a teenager named Sarah stepped forward and attempted to lift it. She grunted and used all her strength, but Mjolnir refused to move.
Her friend John teased her, "Looks like the hammer isn't ready to admit defeat today!"
As people continued trying to lift the hammer, the fallen figure was secretly loaded into the same van that had struck him earlier.