Xu Dan couldn't help but wonder—what kind of expression would Loki have when he saw him appear aboard the S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier?
Xu Dan's aircraft was so fast that there was no need to contact Nick Fury at all. S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel automatically detected him and proactively provided flight routes and coordinates.
They even moved their fighter jets aside, deliberately leaving a wide landing space for Xu Dan.
After landing on the deck, Xu Dan stepped down, frowning slightly.
Not because of the cold at high altitude—just because it was windy.
"Everyone came out to greet me?"
Looking around, he saw a group walking toward him. Nick Fury led the way, followed by Iron Man, Black Widow, Captain America—and even Thor.
These people really knew how to give face. It felt like a head of state stepping off an airplane.
"Oh! The hardest person to invite is finally here!" Nick Fury shouted from afar, a relieved smile on his face.
To be honest, Nick Fury himself didn't know why he felt this way upon seeing Xu Dan.
Xu Dan wasn't a member of S.H.I.E.L.D., nor part of the U.S. military—he was a genuine game developer!
So where the hell did this inexplicable sense of reliance come from?!
However, faced with Nick Fury's enthusiastic welcome, Xu Dan responded coldly, pouring hot enthusiasm onto a cold backside.
"I'm just here to research something with Tony."
With a single sentence, he brushed aside the dignified director of S.H.I.E.L.D.
"Xu Dan! You didn't say you were friends with these people too. Otherwise, I wouldn't have embarrassed myself back in Country D!" Thor said with a smile.
"Country D?"
"Yes."
Xu Dan thought for a moment. He guessed that during the women's coalition's attempt to capture Loki, there must have been some conflict with Thor.
What he didn't know was that because of a few words he had casually spoken earlier, Wakanda, the X-Police, and the Brotherhood of Mutants had all been mobilized.
Just imagining that scene was thrilling.
Originally, he had only wanted them to contribute a bit of effort when the Chitauri army arrived.
Who would have thought that just capturing a Loki would draw such massive attention?
Black Widow had met Xu Dan before, so she wasn't unfamiliar with him—but they weren't close enough to chat casually.
As for Rogers, he was completely confused.
In this entire operation, everyone clearly showed respect toward Xu Dan.
What was so special about this young man?
Looking at the luxurious private jet behind him, Rogers wondered—was he some kind of wealthy sponsor?
To be honest, Rogers hated this type of person. Back in his era, there had been a Howard who nearly gave him a metaphorical "green hat," leaving a deep knot in his heart.
After waking up in this era, he had to team up with Howard's son, Tony. That emotional conflict went without saying.
And now—another capitalist had appeared!
All rich people were evil!
Even if S.H.I.E.L.D. needed some private funding, that was understandable.
But how did this Asgardian Thor end up knowing Xu Dan as well?!
He woke up after one night and felt like the whole world had gone insane.
While Rogers' mind was filled with wild speculation, Xu Dan didn't even spare him a glance.
Instead, he turned to Thor and asked, "Your brother's been arrested. You don't have any objections, do you?"
"Objections? No, no, no!" Thor replied solemnly.
It would be strange if he didn't have objections!
Hearing this, Xu Dan smiled.
"According to Earth's laws, your brother should originally be executed. Of course, he didn't hurt my people, so I'm not fond of meddling in others' affairs."
None of my business—hang it high.
Risking conflict with Asgard over a few unrelated deaths was the act of a fool.
What Xu Dan said was simply a reminder to Thor: Loki's crimes were serious, punishment was inevitable, and there should be no illusions.
Thor nodded heavily, secretly grateful that his bastard brother hadn't offended Xu Dan—otherwise…
"When Loki returns to the Golden Palace, he will definitely be severely punished," Thor said.
Those words also declared his authority to deal with Loki.
They were meant for everyone else present.
As for what "severe punishment" meant—whether flaying, tendon stripping, or confinement in some heavenly prison—that was another matter entirely.
Hearing Thor's words, Nick Fury's already dark face grew even darker.
Loki had killed his people!
Under normal circumstances, according to Fury's usual style, the perpetrator would have been shot long ago.
But the power behind Loki made him hesitate to act rashly.
Seeing the atmosphere grow stiff, Xu Dan smiled faintly and decisively dropped the subject.
He hadn't come here to play mediator.
He had come for the Mind Stone.
So he turned to Tony and said, "Tony, where's the lab? Let's head over."
Seeing Xu Dan finally address him, Tony smiled brightly. For once, he wasn't wearing his armor—just a sharp black suit.
"Over here, over here. Let's go."
"Excuse us."
With that casual remark, Xu Dan followed Tony toward the lab where the Scepter was stored.
In truth, obtaining the Scepter hadn't been difficult at all—after all, capturing Loki hadn't required much effort.
It was almost as if those foolish aliens had delivered it straight to them.
As soon as they entered the lab, Xu Dan spotted the Scepter immediately.
It was simply too conspicuous.
Surrounded by sci-fi equipment, this staff—this scepter—looked outright magical.
"Well… I want to ask something I probably shouldn't," Tony said tentatively.
Xu Dan didn't even turn his head.
"You already know you shouldn't ask—yet you still do?"
"Uh… I was just wondering—how did you immediately identify this as the Mind Stone when you first saw it? What exactly is that thing?"
Hearing this, Xu Dan raised his hand and lightly tapped the arc reactor in Tony's chest.
"Heh. Something very mysterious. And very powerful."
Tony subconsciously touched his chest, even more confused than before.
"Then… what does that have to do with my arc reactor?"
"S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Barton and Dr. Selvig—Nick Fury told you about them, right?"
As he spoke, Xu Dan casually walked over to the device holding the Scepter and lifted it off.
"He did," Tony nodded—then saw Xu Dan's actions and hurriedly warned, "That thing is dangerous—don't—"
Ding!
Before Tony could finish, Xu Dan directly pressed the Scepter against Tony's chest.
A crisp sound rang out.
"Ugh!"
"..."
"What?" Tony blinked. "Nothing happened?"
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