A Test

Avengers Sky Base, Xia Yu, Tony Captain America.

This was a hastily prepared room with a long table and three chairs on one side.

Xia Yu, Tony, Captain America sat upright, facing three standing teenagers.

Xia Yu and the other two remained silent, their faces ashen.

The three people standing opposite, including Spider-Man, didn't dare to speak and didn't even raise their heads. Only Harry would occasionally sneak a peek at the reactions of the three people opposite him.

Three days ago, Spider-Man and two others formed the Young Avengers Alliance and went to capture Vulture on their own.

Finally, the Vulture escaped, and the cruise ship was cut in two. Fortunately, the three teenagers worked together to safely escort the cruise ship to the other side.

There were no casualties.

Finally Tate, exhausted, fainted and fell headfirst into the river.

Xia Yu and the others opened a portal and appeared, bringing the three people into the base.

Afterwards, Tate fell into a coma for three days. When he woke up, he was fortunate to have gained a surge in mental strength.

Xia Yu and the others decided to have a talk with the three children, Spider-Man.

The three of them originally intended to have a proper conversation with these children.

But Tony was afraid that if he spoke sarcastically, he would dampen the children's enthusiasm.

The Captain wanted to offer some praise, but the Vultures had indeed escaped this time. Although they ultimately saved the people on the cruise ship, the incident was caused by them.

I'm afraid they'll get arrogant if I praise them right away.

Xia Yu didn't know what to say, so after these unreliable adults called the three children over, they fell into a deep silence.

But to the three children, the person who called them over had a sullen face and didn't say a word, and the room was completely silent.

They must be angry, so they dare not speak first, fearing that they will be met with a storm of anger if they open their mouths.

The standoff lasted for a full ten minutes before Tate finally snapped.

"Um... I need to use the restroom."

Tate weakly raised his hand, a habit he seemed to have picked up from who knows where.

"Okay, go ahead, go ahead."

Xia Yu spoke up.

A single sentence broke the silence.

When Tate returned from the restroom, Xia Yu spoke first.

"Three people, wearing almost the most advanced Armor in the entire universe, actually let a villain who relied on assembling some Chitauri technology escape. He wasn't calm enough when the energy block fell and he encountered an unexpected event."

Xia Yu offered his comments in a calm tone.

"Of course, they did a pretty good job when they finally rescued the cruise ship..."

"But that doesn't change the fact that you let Vulture get away. Three people, wearing Vibranium Armor, went up and grabbed him, bringing him back. You guys actually let him escape right under our noses, and you still have the nerve to call yourselves the Young Avengers Alliance? Who came up with that name?"

Tony picked up where Xia Yu left off.

"The three of us came up with it together."

The three boys spoke in unison.

"At least they're more united, which is better than when we first met."

Captain America interjects appropriately.

Xia Yu and Tony both rolled their eyes at him.

Once the conversation started, the atmosphere eased, and the three of them lost their aloof demeanor.

They exchanged words, some blaming, some praising.

But no matter what they said, the three children could feel the deep concern in Xia Yu and the others' words.

The three children from broken homes are extremely sensitive about this.

Although the three men mostly scolded the children, faint smiles still appeared on their lips.

"You still dare to laugh."

Xia Yu slammed his hand on the table, startling Tony who was standing next to him.

"F.R.I.D.A.Y., no one's been identified, where's that fat guy?"

"Successfully locked, opening the screen for you."

Two three-dimensional images appeared on the table.

One is a map; Spider-Man immediately recognized it as a map of Queens, New York.

A small red dot is slowly moving across the map.

Then another scene switched to the side.

This is a hacked camera at the intersection; a chubby Asian boy is walking into an alley, holding a hot dog in one hand and biting into it.

"Ned!"

The three of them shouted together.

Immediately afterwards, Xia Yu opened a portal and, to Ned's astonishment, grabbed Ned and pulled him back.

"My God!! Hey, I know you, you were here kissing a girl a year ago, remember me, buddy!"

"You're mistaken, I'm just imagining things!"

Xia Yu blushed deeply, flicked a hundred-dollar bill at the passerby, and slammed the portal shut.

This was Xia Yu and Natasha's first time going out shopping. They were kissing in an alley when they were leaning against a beggar near a trash can.

After so many years, I recognized Xia Yu at a glance.

The portal slammed shut, and the beggar picked up the money from the ground and kissed it hard.

"This is not an illusion!!"

Xia Yu originally wanted to grab Ned and see the chubby boy's dumbfounded expression.

Now everyone is staring at them in disbelief, looking on with gossip-filled expressions.

"Cough! Cough! That was when Natasha and I first met, huh??? I'm going to the bathroom!"

Okay, the serious atmosphere is completely gone.

Xia Yu returned from the 'toilet' and got straight to the point.

"Three rules: First, you must operate within the areas we designate; second, you must report any major crimes to us, and unauthorized actions are strictly prohibited; third, your academic performance cannot decline, otherwise your equipment will be confiscated. Tate, your studies will be assessed by us at the base."

"So that means you've given your permission for our actions, Young Avengers?"

"Yes, children, but you must follow the rules, understand?"

Captain America said with a smile.

"However, there is one condition: you will need to resolve the Vulture issue yourselves. This is a test, and we will not provide any assistance along the way."

Tony started scaring the children.

This was exactly what the children wanted.

"Mr. Stark, what if we fail this test?"

The Spider-Man asked.

"Then disband your Young Avengers, take back your equipment, and get back to school. No more Hero, not even street kids."

Tony said dismissively.

"What if we pass the test?"

Because of Spider-Man, Ned had already met these legendary figures before, so he wasn't that nervous.

He opened his mouth and asked a counter-question.

"Congratulations, Fatty! From now on, you're a reserve member of the Avengers. Of course, you'll be in logistics, and you'll get paid."

Tony got up and pinched Ned's chubby cheek.