The cheerful conversation in the kitchen came to an abrupt stop.
Wanda froze, the ladle suspended in midair.
Kara also turned around.
Xiao Han's expression darkened.
"Go on."
"The military deployed a new generation of sonic tanks and heavy weaponry," Turing continued, "but still suffered heavy losses. After the Hulk destroyed nearly half of the university campus, Adam entered the battle."
Wanda immediately set down the cooking utensils and hurried over.
"Adam fought the Hulk again?"
A holographic projection unfolded before them, displaying blurry surveillance footage.
The Hulk and Adam—his entire body enveloped in deep blue energy—clashed violently above the city.
The shockwaves from their battle shattered every window within several kilometers.
"The battle lasted seventeen minutes."
"In the end, the Hulk disengaged and escaped."
"His current whereabouts remain unknown."
"General Ross has issued a worldwide arrest warrant."
Drying her hands, Kara walked over.
"So this Hulk..."
"He's that big green guy?"
Xiao Han dismissed the projection and stood up.
"Ross won't stop here."
Wanda had already picked up her coat.
"Are we going after him?"
After a brief moment of thought, Xiao Han nodded.
"First, I'll contact Tony."
"He was trying so hard to reach me."
"This is probably why."
He turned toward Kara.
"Sorry."
"You've only just arrived, and you're already caught up in this."
Instead of being bothered...
Kara smiled excitedly.
"Don't apologize."
"This is far more interesting than staying in the Fortress of Solitude."
A spark of anticipation shone in her eyes.
"Need my help?"
Wanda smiled and draped an arm over Kara's shoulders.
"Of course!"
"But..."
"Shouldn't we at least eat dinner first?"
"I promise my Hungarian beef stew is worth waiting five minutes for."
Xiao Han had already initiated a call.
"Tony."
"I heard you've been looking for me."
A holographic image instantly appeared.
Tony looked exhausted.
His beard was messy, and frustration was written all over his face.
"Thank God!"
"Xiao!"
"If you'd stayed missing any longer, I was going to hack into your home system!"
"You already know about Banner, right?"
"But things are even worse..."
After listening to Tony's report...
Xiao Han's face remained calm.
Tony, however, looked visibly worn out.
It was obvious he'd spent quite some time dealing with the military.
"I've already issued an official SHIELD statement."
"Banner is a SHIELD scientist under government protection."
Tony rubbed his temples.
"But Ross..."
"That stubborn old fossil won't listen."
"He insists Hulk is an uncontrollable threat to national security."
Wanda frowned.
"What about Adam?"
"The military isn't planning to target him too, are they?"
Tony shook his head.
"Adam's different."
"He's been a public hero since the last century."
"Even though he was forced into retirement, he still has an enormous fanbase."
"The military doesn't dare move against him openly."
"But Hulk..."
He sighed.
"Every appearance of the Hulk leaves massive destruction behind."
"Ross keeps using that as his justification."
Kara folded her arms.
She found the entire situation absurd.
"If the military hadn't interfered..."
"Hulk never would've appeared."
"So..."
"The government can just arrest whoever they want?"
"It gets worse."
Tony lowered his voice.
"I've discovered they're secretly mobilizing resources from several Gamma research facilities."
"They seem to be planning something."
After hearing everything...
Xiao Han's eyes grew colder.
"I understand."
He replied simply before ending the call.
Silence settled over the living room.
Wanda looked toward Xiao Han, waiting for his decision.
Standing by the window...
Kara gazed outside with sharp eyes.
She clearly disliked the military's actions.
Xiao Han slowly stood.
His tone remained calm.
"If the government refuses to play fair..."
"Then neither will we."
Wanda's eyes lit up.
"You mean...?"
Having herself spent a long time imprisoned, just like Kara...
She naturally felt strongly about situations like this.
Xiao Han nodded.
"We move directly."
"We find Banner."
"We ensure his safety."
Then his gaze swept across both women.
His voice was unwavering.
"And we'll make the military understand..."
"...that Superman's anger is something they cannot endure."
Kara smiled.
"I like this plan."
Scarlet energy was already beginning to gather around Wanda's fingertips.
"So..."
"What are we waiting for?"
Xiao Han raised his hand.
A golden portal blossomed open in the center of the living room.
"Turing."
"Lock onto the Hulk's last known location."
"Confirmed, sir."
"The target is near the Canadian border."
"Gamma radiation levels are weak, but still traceable."
Xiao Han strode toward the portal.
His black combat suit silently spread across his body.
Golden patterns shimmered beneath the lights.
"Let's go."
Without looking back, he said,
"It's time certain people learned..."
"...what truly uncontrollable means."
Just as Xiao Han was about to step through the portal...
Kara suddenly spoke.
"Wait."
"Shouldn't we come up with an actual plan first?"
Her clear voice echoed through the quiet living room.
On the holographic display...
Tony—who had been about to end the call—
Suddenly froze.
His eyes widened.
"Hold on!"
"Whose voice was that?!"
The projection shook violently.
It looked as though he'd jumped straight out of his chair.
"JARVIS!"
"Increase the audio gain!"
"Xiao!"
"Why is there a woman's voice in your house?!"
Xiao Han chuckled.
"Tony..."
"You really deserve an Oscar."
Tony's enlarged face filled the entire projection.
Squinting suspiciously, he tried peering beyond the virtual camera.
"Let me guess..."
"Did you bring home another gorgeous superwoman?"
Curious, Kara stepped in front of the hologram.
Her golden hair flowed gently over her shoulders.
"Hello."
"I'm Kara Zor-El."
The instant she finished introducing herself...
Tony completely froze.
His eyes went wide.
He pointed directly at her.
"Wait..."
"If I heard that correctly..."
"Kara Zor-El?"
"Supergirl?!"
Curiosity overflowed across his face.
"DC Comics' Supergirl!"
"The Kryptonian girl from Smallville!"
Suddenly clutching his chest dramatically, he exclaimed,
"JARVIS!"
"Check my heart rate!"
"I need this moment recorded!"
"A living comic book character is standing right in front of me!"
Kara blinked.
"So..."
"You're a fan of mine."
Tony stroked his beard while carefully examining her.
"I've got to admit..."
"That suit is way more practical than the tiny skirt from the comics."
Wanda immediately stepped in front of Kara.
"Hey!"
"Watch where you're looking!"
Xiao Han cleared his throat.
"Tony."
"Alright, alright."
Tony raised both hands in surrender.
"But seriously..."
"This is insane."
"I'm actually discussing how to deal with the U.S. military..."
"...with Supergirl."
"Even DC wouldn't dare write a plot like this."
Suddenly, something occurred to him.
"Wait."
"You absorb solar energy just like Xiao does, right?"
"So if a fight breaks out later..."
Kara smiled faintly.
Her eyes suddenly glowed crimson.
"Whoa!"
"Heat Vision!"
Tony looked like a child who had just discovered a brand-new toy.
"That's awesome!"
"I've seen it before, but..."
"Can you demonstrate Freeze Breath?"
"Or maybe Super Speed?"
Xiao Han sighed and rubbed his forehead.
"Tony."
"Fine, fine."
"Back to business."
Tony finally became serious.
"Listen."
"Now that we've got two Kryptonians..."
He glanced toward Wanda.
"...Alright."
"Three ridiculously overpowered fighters if we count you."
"I think we can aim a little higher."
His hologram switched to a three-dimensional tactical map.
"General Ross has Gamma research facilities here..."
"...here..."
"...and here."
Several red markers flashed across the map.
"But I recommend finding Banner first."
"He's not in a good state right now."
Before Tony could continue...
An alarm suddenly sounded.
JARVIS's voice echoed.
"Sir."
"General Ross is calling."
Tony clicked his tongue.
"Tch."
"That guy again."
The communication abruptly disconnected.
Silence returned to the living room.
Kara raised an eyebrow.
"Is he always that energetic?"
Wanda sighed.
"Honestly..."
"That was him being restrained."
Xiao Han stepped toward the waiting portal.
"Let's go."
"We'll find Banner first."
Kara rolled her shoulders.
"I just hope Mr. Green doesn't attack me the moment we meet."
Wanda laughed.
"Don't worry."
"Hulk isn't actually that scary..."
"As long as you don't make him angry."