The crimson light swirled around Wanda like a playful sprite. The bouncing light illuminated the surroundings, making her red hooded cloak appear even more vibrant. Under the dazzling glow, her light blonde hair was tinged with red. Her delicate features were enhanced by the light.
"So beautiful..."
Gwen gasped, her eyes widening behind her mask. The Scarlet Witch was like Freya from the myths.
"The Scarlet Witch is even more alluring when she's using her powers."
Amon watched Wanda, floating in the air, his gaze unwavering. He couldn't deny her captivating aura. He finally understood why so many people found the dark side of the Scarlet Witch more alluring.
Wanda spread her hands, and the crimson light surged towards the fire like a tidal wave. The roaring flames were gradually suppressed by the crimson glow, and even the black smoke was compressed into a single mass by the power of Chaos Magic. As the crimson light pressed inwards, Wanda's expression grew more intense. This was a massive manipulation of Chaos Magic, requiring meticulous control.
"Whew..."
Fine beads of sweat dotted her forehead as Wanda moved her hands constantly. In Germany, she had tried to compress the explosion, but it had resulted in a devastating disaster. She could clearly feel the emotions of everyone around her – pain, despair, fear... These emotions were causing chaos in her control of Chaos Magic, and the flames, which she had been suppressing, were starting to spread outwards.
Amon frowned, watching Wanda's pained expression. He knew that it wasn't difficult for the Scarlet Witch to achieve this with her power. The real challenge was for Wanda to overcome the obstacles in her mind. He couldn't help her with that. She had to overcome it on her own.
He controlled his movements, floating beside Wanda.
"Forget the past. You're the only one who can save them now. Remember what I said."
"This isn't a big deal for you. Trust me. You won't fail."
Amon's deep voice echoed in Wanda's ear. She didn't turn around, but she knew he was beside her. She could even smell his familiar cologne in the heat of the flames.
"I..."
Wanda took a deep breath, her gaze hardening.
Right!
She was the only one who could save the people inside. She was the only one with the power. Whether she tried or not, this was her only option. Even if she wanted to back down, it was too late. She had to try her best.
Her thoughts drifted back to the previous night. Amon's words echoed in her mind.
"Chaos Magic isn't purely destructive. It can create, it can change everything!"
"So I can do it! I can create everything!"
With each detail she remembered, the crimson light became more dazzling. Her hands pressed together, the crimson light flowing more smoothly through them. It was as if it was meant to be.
As the light intensified, Wanda's resolve grew stronger. The flames that were spreading were compressed even faster.
Buzz!!!
With a hum, the strange crimson light burst forth like a tidal wave. The pulsating crimson light surged through the entire block. It felt like a wave, engulfing the entire area in red light. Even the sky turned crimson. From below, it looked like a sea of red.
"What is this? Is this the power of the Scarlet Witch?"
"It's so beautiful. Can she even change the world?"
"I can't believe superheroes have such incredible power!"
"Isn't she going to destroy the whole block like last time?"
Someone shouted, and the stunned crowd suddenly panicked. The media had portrayed the Scarlet Witch as a symbol of destruction. The strange sight filled them with terror. They wanted to move, but their legs trembled uncontrollably.
But then, someone noticed that the fire on the first floor was being extinguished at a visible pace. The crimson light enveloped the area, and frost began to form. The frost spread along the ground and walls, and as the temperature dropped, the flames disappeared.
"The Scarlet Witch put out the fire!"
"This is incredible! She really came to save us!"
"Woohoo! My daughter is safe!"
"Who said she was going to kill us?"
...
The crowd watched in amazement. They hadn't expected the Scarlet Witch, who they thought was a destroyer, to actually put out the fire. If she continued, the fire would soon be extinguished.
"The green mist is turning into icy mist and dissipating!!!"
Gwen landed gracefully on the ground, gazing at the scene before her. She couldn't believe how powerful Wanda was. It was a huge building, thousands of square meters! Wanda had suppressed all the flames alone. The fire was already showing signs of dissipating.
"Looks like she finally overcame her inner demons."
Amon returned to the ground, lit a cigarette, and muttered with satisfaction. Once she broke through her mental barriers, Wanda would soon emerge from the shadows. And after this, her control over Chaos Magic would become even stronger.
He watched the struggling little witch, lowered his head, lit the cigarette, and smirked, exhaling a cloud of smoke.
After a while, the raging fire finally died down. Wanda took a deep breath, finally relaxing. As soon as she landed, a deafening cheer erupted around her.
"Scarlet Witch! Hooray!"
"She did it! The Scarlet Witch saved us!"
"The Scarlet Witch really came to help us!"
"I'll never doubt the Scarlet Witch again!"
...
Everyone cheered uncontrollably. The Scarlet Witch had overturned the negative image the media had created of her. They gathered around Wanda, surrounding her.
Wanda looked at the excited crowd and couldn't help but wipe away the tears welling up in her eyes. She didn't know how long it had been since she had seen people cheering for her. Everyone was thanking her. She knew that she could do this because Amon had stood by her, unwavering.
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