Thor sank into deep thought.
"I will clean up the mess left by Father." Thor's tone was very firm.
Valkyrie also looked firm. The war had begun. A war belonging to their Asgardians.
As for Loki, he was very interested in this matter. However, his gaze fell on the ring on Vincent's finger. That was the Infinity Stone he dreamed of—the Space Stone. Now condensed into a small gem, hidden on Vincent's ring. Truly terrifying. Such a powerful Infinity Stone tamed in his hand.
"Loki, this doesn't belong to you; don't think about it." Vincent gave Loki a brilliant smile.
Loki quickly bowed: "Respected Mr. Hall, I will never covet the treasure in your hand."
Vincent said: "If Thanos looks for you, bring him to me. Maybe in the future I can grant it to you to guard."
Vincent stroked the Space Ring. Loki's eyes brightened slightly. But looking at Vincent, his eyes were full of fear.
"You also don't want to be chased by Thanos across the universe with nowhere to escape." Vincent smiled more. As if seeing through the God of Mischief's mind.
"I understand, Respected Mr. Hall."
Loki had weird thoughts, but seemed to know before this Ice Demon, he had no power to fight back. Couldn't harbor any bad intentions.
"Then rest well on Earth for a while. By the way, remember to disguise your appearance. After all, your impression on Earthlings isn't good." Vincent stopped smiling.
Thor shouted: "Don't worry, I will take care of my brother."
"Miss Valkyrie, until we meet again."
Vincent picked up Valkyrie's small hand and kissed it lightly. Amidst Valkyrie's satisfied smile, his body dissipated, vanishing instantly.
"Hu~ Hu~ Too dangerous!!" Loki sighed in relief. Thor's tense body also relaxed.
"He doesn't seem that scary." Valkyrie shrugged.
Loki and Thor looked at each other. That's because you are a woman. Ice Demon has natural goodwill toward any woman. Especially skilled beauties.
Valkyrie smiled proudly. But secretly put away her palm. She could feel a piece of paper on her palm. As an experienced Valkyrie, she had seen everything in the universe. But such a handsome yet polite strongman, she saw for the first time. Vincent left a great impression on her.
Valkyrie had seen too many weird-looking things in the universe; seeing a handsome guy, naturally felt goodwill.
"So, where do we go now?"
"S.H.I.E.L.D. base." Thor said immediately. He was an Avenger. Fallen Prince naturally had to find the organization. Moreover, he still had friends on Earth.
"I won't go with you, brother." Loki's eyes flashed. He didn't want to be watched to death by Thor.
"No, Loki, don't run around." But responding to him was Loki's illusion.
"Damn guy."
Thor looked at Valkyrie.
"Naturally I follow you, but seems we have no transport." Valkyrie said helplessly. Her spaceship was left on Asgard. So she was trapped on Earth.
"I have a way for this."
Before the bus stop. Thor and Valkyrie stood awkwardly.
"Is this your way? Taking a bus? Seems you have no money either." Valkyrie mocked.
"If my hammer was still here, I wouldn't take a bus. You know, current me can't fly." Thor said helplessly.
Valkyrie shrugged. Seems Thor's thunder power couldn't be controlled independently yet. After erupting in Asgard, fell into a low valley again. He seemed never to have thought seriously about how to master his divine power.
Beep beep beep~~
Black Widow Natasha wearing sunglasses rolled down the window of a black official car, looking at Thor. At the same time, sizing up Valkyrie. She didn't know Valkyrie. But still sensed danger from her. This woman wasn't simple. Natasha didn't think she would attack her; she was truly wary that such a skilled and somewhat attractive woman, if seen by her man, he would definitely find a way to chase her. He was always so philandering. Only his true girlfriend was kept in the dark. They wouldn't expose it. But knowing Spidey (Gwen?), she would discover in future. They were all watching how Vincent would end it.
"Natasha, is it you? Too unexpected." Thor laughed pleasantly.
"Get in, Thor. And this lady?"
"Oh, let me introduce, this is our Asgardian Valkyrie." Thor introduced quickly. "This is my friend Natasha."
Thor asked curiously: "By the way, how did you know we were here?"
Natasha rolled her eyes at Thor: "You taking a bus without money is on news already; whole net knows you were thrown off by driver halfway."
Valkyrie was speechless.
After getting in the car. Returning to the Avengers Base in Los Angeles again.
"Just right you came back, we are short of hands." Natasha looked serious.
"Who to deal with this time?" Thor was bold now. As long as not dealing with Vincent, he was biggest on Earth. At least he thought so.
"We found Magneto's tracks; he changed his style, secretly gathering many mutants." Natasha looked solemn.
"Magneto?" Thor had an impression; a very powerful old man.
"He attacked a federal prison, releasing a secret mutant prison, and the cure no longer works on mutants; that boy died." (Leech?)
The boy possessing mutant suppression finally couldn't escape fate of death.
"Professor X Charles' resurrection also attracted many people's attention."
Professor X was a celebrity among US high-levels. Many factions wanted to find the secret of resurrection from him. Magneto only faked death. But Charles not only resurrected but rejuvenated. This made countless ambitious people interested in Charles. Especially those US big shots. Powerful and influential. They wanted the secret of immortality. Wanted the secret of returning to youth. If this secret spread, humanity would be in chaos.
Many spent fortunes wanting longevity secrets. But got nothing. Struggled half a lifetime for wealth and power. Finally dying helplessly of old age. Even in death, unwilling.
S.H.I.E.L.D. understood clearly if immortality technology existed, it would trigger greater chaos. Even S.H.I.E.L.D. agents birthed ambitions.
Ultron incident passed half a year. Global situation weird. S.H.I.E.L.D. could only be careful. Moreover, dealing with reckless super behaviors every moment. Once mastering power, wanting revenge on society, ambition bursting, wanting to rule the world. Also because of Vincent, many made their actions more secretive. But destruction to society was more terrible. For S.H.I.E.L.D., foundation of existence greatly shaken.
"Resurrection?" Thor surprised. Valkyrie also showed interest.
"What does old man Charles say?"
"Charles is building a powerful organization; Tony and Cap joined secretly."
"What organization?"
"Illuminati!"
"These two guys, why not bring me?" Thor dissatisfied.
"Because you are also one of the targets they guard against." Natasha said helplessly.
Natasha wanted to investigate Illuminati but was suppressed. Current Illuminati's strength was above Avengers. Members were influential and powerful figures. Also needed Charles' assessment.
"Humph, what does Nick say?"
"Nick has no way either; after all Nick isn't a powered person!!!" Natasha said helplessly. "Also, Nick is entangled by things now; he hid a secret from us."
"What secret?"
"His wife is a Skrull."
"What?!!" Thor and Valkyrie screamed simultaneously.
"Skrulls on Earth?" Valkyrie's tone became solemn.
"You know Skrulls?"
"Skrulls and Kree are mortal enemies fighting in universe. Later Skrulls defeated by Kree, planet destroyed, wandering universe. But all universe races dislike Skrulls because their ambition is too big, and Skrulls possess ability to simulate other races at will; chased by whole universe."
Valkyrie told what she knew.
"If Skrulls are on Earth, they must be infiltrating this planet, thus mastering power." She was certain.
"Like Mystique Raven?" Natasha wasn't familiar with Skrulls. But familiar with mutant Raven. Even knew Raven transformed into her body to seduce emerging Ice Demon. Successfully entering Vincent's side, snatching her status in Vincent's heart. Natasha thought she won Vincent's favor. Even thought her status wasn't lower than Gwen. But Raven changed everything. Raven became most important among Vincent's women. Mastering his secrets. Mastering his money. Plus career help, Raven's status grew.
"Mystique Raven?"
"She is a mutant, possessing superpower to transform into anyone."
"Skrull genes naturally can turn into anyone."
Valkyrie warned: "If Skrulls really exist, best way is to send them away or kill them."
Valkyrie wandered universe for thousand years. Encountered Skrulls. Even suffered losses. Even peace-loving monarchs wouldn't keep Skrulls. Their racial ability doomed their fate.
"Does Nick know?" Thor looked solemn.
"He knows. Don't know who leaked this secret, pointing out Nick once sheltered Skrull refugees, placing them somewhere on Earth. In return, Skrulls helped Nick gain massive intelligence. Understand, one Mystique makes global intel orgs headache; a group of Mystique-like agents would make global intel orgs headache endlessly."
Natasha lowered voice.
S.H.I.E.L.D. about to face upheaval. Coulson or Hill about to become new Director. But Nick's existence and prestige couldn't be ignored. Whoever took over would be influenced by Nick. S.H.I.E.L.D. had no secrets from Nick. But other agents might not master all S.H.I.E.L.D. power. This was Nick Fury's terror. True King of Earth Spies.
"Did Nick say anything?"
"He will handle this matter well, then disappeared." Natasha said helplessly.
So S.H.I.E.L.D. and Avengers were in chaos. Agent Hill started mastering Avengers. But obstructed. Because her power came from Oscorp. Oscorp suspected by US government. Though dared not say anything. But wouldn't let a woman close to Ice Demon take power. So S.H.I.E.L.D. likely to welcome true change. Depends if Nick can handle his family matter properly.
"Natasha." Thor called suddenly.
"Mn?"
"You know? Natasha never comments on other friends to us; her heart is full of guard against outside." Thor said softly.
"You suspect me?"
Thor's lightning flashed.
"You offended Natasha, thief crying stop thief; thought of consequences?" Thor was calm. Experienced many things. Not reckless god anymore.
Car speed increased. Valkyrie showed playful smile. Too interesting.
"What situation?" Vincent asked calmly.
"Few days you weren't at Oscorp, Skrulls invaded us, stealing synthetic genes and large amounts of gene enhancement potions."
Mystique looked ugly.
"Damn, release me quickly!!!"
On lab restraint table, a senior researcher was tied. Fiery figure, blonde and blue-eyed, cursing fiercely.
"Seems internal turmoil among Skrulls; Nick lost control of Skrulls."
Vincent's gaze was terrifying, seeing through the person on table at a glance.
"Deep Cold Organization followed up; they will retrieve lost gene items." Raven said deeply.
Vincent's hand hugged Raven's waist.
"Relax, not a big deal." Vincent smiled instead.
"Vincent, mean we leave it alone?"
"No, Raven, this is actually an opportunity for you. You know too little about your own genes; facing Skrulls, might not be their opponent. But this is your opportunity, also Oscorp's opportunity. Skrulls possess most perfect genetic diversity. Sentinel Program can be realized on your genes, but still just a weapon. While Skrulls can perfectly master this power."
Vincent's eyes revealed dangerous signal.
Raven understood immediately.
"I understand Skrull terror; even instruments detecting mutants have no effect on them. Because they aren't gene mutations, but life essence mastering this talent."
"So I say they are most perfect test subjects. Didn't want to trouble Skrulls; they provoked me, naturally must understand price of offending me is high."
Vincent chuckled.