"So ruthless?" Vincent was speechless. Raven (Mystique) was really preparing to do big things.
Skrulls were simply looking for death. Provoking this auntie (Raven) was bad luck. They probably hadn't witnessed this Mutant Big Sister's methods.
"Skrulls grew under Nick's protection, penetrating every corner of this world; they have safe houses globally. But one point: many of their residents are concentrated in a small country in Eastern Europe (New Skrullos?)." Vincent reminded Raven.
Raven rolled her eyes at him coquettishly.
"I know you can find them. If you are willing to help, tonight our lab will be full of Skrulls."
Vincent shrugged at Raven's words: "Dealing with these weak races, especially refugees, I have no interest. However, I don't mind you dealing with them; after all, they provoked someone they shouldn't."
Raven raised her beautiful eyebrows, showing disdain: "Isn't it just impersonating your mistress? Saying it so nobly."
What status Black Widow Natasha held in Vincent's heart, Raven knew best. This legendary agent possessed beautiful looks and figure. Plus special techniques from the Red Room. This agent was Raven's biggest threat. She knew clearly Vincent's reaction in bed when she transformed into Black Widow back then. This was the most intuitive behavior.
"Skin itching?" Vincent pretended to be angry.
Raven looked at him provocatively: "What? Want to challenge me? How about tonight I invite a bunch of sisters to tidy you up properly?"
The women joining Oscorp had formed a "Wife-vengers Alliance" (pun on Avengers). Organized just to deal with Vincent. Teach this guy a lesson for being so smug. Always showing a victorious smile afterward. This was unbearable.
Vincent got interested.
"I'll wash clean, wait for you, be there or be square." Vincent was fearless.
"Get lost!!" Raven cursed angrily. Slapping Vincent's hand away from her butt. Never serious. Don't know who taught him at such a young age? No, he is a best-selling erotic novelist. Born lecher.
More enviable was his power, growing infinitely. Don't know how strong he is now? When first meeting Vincent, he was pure Ice Demon. Just stronger than Iceman. Could easily defeat Magneto but hard to kill him. But now, this guy was stronger. If Magneto appeared, killing him was just a thought for Vincent.
"By the way, Erik didn't die; he re-formed a new Brotherhood of Mutants." Raven reminded Vincent.
"He was never my opponent. Though I know he might have inherited some of Apocalypse's power, making him stronger and possessing a special life form." Vincent said softly.
"You've seen Apocalypse's terror. I worry Magneto becomes Apocalypse's consciousness transfer vessel." Raven said worriedly. This was her biggest worry. Erik was her old comrade. Though Erik kicked her out. But she understood why. Because she wasn't a mutant then. With Erik's paranoia about mutants, not killing her was already due to past friendship.
"Isn't that better? Apocalypse back then wasn't in his complete power form, yet cost me some effort to kill." Vincent smiled.
"If Magneto becomes Apocalypse's vessel, Apocalypse's strength will go up a level. Apocalypse looked down on Erik's ability, but didn't know how great Erik's power potential is. Mastering magnetism, one of the four fundamental forces, he can completely subvert this world."
If this ability was given to Vincent. He could upgrade it to Tier 4. That's absolute God Realm. Equivalent to Abstract Entities, right? Mastering fundamental forces of the universe. Magneto only utilized a characteristic of magnetism. Didn't bring out its true power.
"Is Erik's ability really that strong?" Raven asked in surprise.
"Not just potential. Speaking of potential, your ability is also top-tier. If you can truly transform into anyone, even gods. No one in this world is stronger than you. You can use your ability to steal abilities of all global powered people, maximizing them."
Core of transformation is copying. If Raven truly mastered copying power, she would be invincible on Earth.
"Not everyone is like you, completely unlimitedly strong."
Raven looked at her man with envy and admiration. At her lowest, this man pulled her back to the light. Though their relationship started as a trade. But Raven felt Vincent gave maximum respect to any woman he was intimate with. This was why many women liked him. Even knowing they couldn't monopolize him, they were willing to stay around. Beside him was relaxing and safe. Women lacked security most. Especially women who experienced many disasters. They knew living peacefully in this world, enjoying wealth hard to touch for ordinary people, was a dream life.
"This friend seems to have big opinion of you; better solve her early."
Vincent looked at the blonde beauty on the experimental table. Star-level looks, supermodel figure. A big killing weapon. No wonder few suspected her, keeping her in Oscorp. Penetrating security in days.
"Her use is great. Relax, Skrulls falling into our hands, Deep Cold Organization will let them know what Iron Fist of Justice is." Raven showed disdain.
Current Deep Cold Organization was one of the strongest forces in the underground black market. Walking outside, belonging to the tyrannical kind.
Thor grabbed the Skrull transformed into [Black Widow]. Seeing the opponent still not reverting, eyes added anger.
"I will hand you to Natasha. Since you are familiar with Natasha, should understand what punishment she will give you?" Thor said coldly. He was usually saintly, but this wasn't the real him. Asgardian Prince fighting for years, hands stained with blood.
"Nick will find you. You know, without Nick's order, we wouldn't appear before you." Captured Skrull was calm. Though beaten badly. Knew falling into Thor's hand wasn't death date.
"You all?" Thor looked around.
"Relax, they are watching from afar." The Skrull smiled.
Thor's face was gloomy.
Valkyrie curled her lips, looking at the Skrull: "You count on Thor not daring to do anything to you? But this old lady won't be polite to you bastards."
Valkyrie grabbed the arm, twisting hard. Crack. Arm broken.
"Ah~ You crazy woman!!!" Skrull shouted crazily.
"Crazy? No, I am a War Goddess. By the way, Grandmaster is interested in Skrulls. Kree are even more interested. If news of you on Earth spreads, I believe many lunatics will flood Earth, hunting you like prey, taking your refugee clansmen as slaves." Valkyrie said disdainfully.
She knew clearly what waves Skrulls made in universe. Also how many people this race offended. Their enemies wouldn't spare them easily. Nor give Skrulls chance to turn over. To clear Skrulls, Kree destroyed Skrull planet. Paying huge price.
"Who exactly are you? How do you know our history?" Skrull shot hateful gaze. If news spread, countless enemies would peep. Might even destroy Earth to ensure Skrull extinction.
"Humph, if you spread this news, I believe many cosmic races will destroy Earth together. Even if you know our history, so what?" Skrull wasn't stupid. Knew S.H.I.E.L.D. wouldn't take risk. Nick's prestige wouldn't let this happen.
"This is Earth, not Asgard."
Valkyrie didn't care: "You think our Asgard fears you Skrulls?" Domineering leaked. Made Skrull silent.
Thor stopped Valkyrie from continuing.
"What exactly do you want?"
Facing Thor's question, Skrull finally answered: "Nick wants to see you, but worried you misunderstand, so let me transform into Natasha to bring you to his secret base."
"Lead the way!" Thor didn't hesitate. Even without hammer, on Earth, not just anyone could provoke him.
Valkyrie shook her head.
"Where are you going? Unfamiliar place?" Thor worried.
"I sense some magical things, want to verify." Valkyrie wouldn't accompany Thor. Following him from universe to backward Earth. Impossible to return to universe center now. Wanted to retire, find suitable place. Won't run around with Thor. Saw Thor acted hot-headedly.
As for Hela. If possible in future, she would find way to kill her. But Hela wouldn't give chance. Nor did she have chance. Asgardians can never kill their Death God. Valkyrie verified this secret. Years working for Grandmaster. Knew many cosmic strongmen's secrets. Grandmaster was Elder of the Universe. Valkyrie knew her escape was basically Grandmaster's game. In endless life, lonely and bored to extreme. So liked gambling. Hela's secret was revealed by Grandmaster unintentionally. Valkyrie didn't want to leave Sakaar because she knew she was safe on Grandmaster's planet.
"Fine, hope you give me an address, I can find you anytime." Thor knew Valkyrie was good helper.
"No, Thor, you don't hope to stay with me. I can feel there is still someone you care about on Earth. Go find her. Current you cannot return to Asgard; Earth is your final destination." (Jane Foster?)
Valkyrie finished, turned and left.
Walking on the road.
A Green Goblin Glider fell from sky. With a note.
"Welcome to Earth, Miss Valkyrie. Hope this small transport can replace your Pegasus."
Valkyrie smiled slightly. Not a primitive person. Could fly spaceships. Honestly, this glider had no tech content in her eyes. Tried familiarizing, started maneuvering to fly. Without mount, like losing freedom.
"I can feel Pegasus descendants of Valkyrie Legion still exist on Earth." Valkyrie's eyes excited. Without Pegasus, combat power halved. With Pegasus, her divine power would recover further.
Thor arrived at an underground base. Saw familiar Nick. But didn't trust him. Didn't know if Nick was Skrull.
"Thor, glad you came."
Thor unmoved.
"Oh, Skrull ability troubles you. But you know, current Earth, S.H.I.E.L.D. wants to do things, must use Skrull power to complete tasks better." Nick smiled, didn't explain much. Knew whatever explanation, doubt planted.
"Nick, you should know, you can find Tony, he can solve this problem." Thor was calm.