Time Variance Authority

Loki spotted Thanos immediately, and also saw the Infinity Gauntlet that Thanos had casually tossed on the table. There was one in the Golden Palace's Vault, but that one was just a decorative item.

However, the Infinity Gauntlet before him was indeed a true artifact capable of wielding the power of the Six Infinity Stones; Loki did have that much insight.

What does this mean? Thanos went to Nidavellir, the dwarven race that gained Asgard's protection by forging weapons for Asgard.

Loki understood perfectly well how enormous the price would be for forging the Infinity Gauntlet, Dwarves would never easily agree to forge such a divine weapon for Thanos. It seemed the Dwarves were doomed.

Thanos was just sitting there casually, the Infinity Gauntlet on the table. So what were these Black-Clad Man doing? Why had they brought him here? To deal with Asgard?

Loki revealed a wicked smile, took the initiative and walked directly to a chair, sat down, and began to speak to everyone.

"You captured me to help Thanos destroy Asgard? I can tell you the truth, I am deeply honored."

Loki was testing the other party's intentions, figuring out how he could profit from the situation.

Especially now that Hela is wreaking havoc in Asgard (that's what Loki thinks), if these people really want to deal with Asgard, why not let them fight Hela like dogs?

If not, it's not a big problem; at least we'll know what they're trying to do.

Loki's words subtly elevated Thanos, implying that he had at least some past ties with Thanos, and although the operation failed, it wasn't Thanos's fault, was it?

Unfortunately for Loki, he miscalculated this time. Thanos didn't even raise his head or glance at him, while one of the men in black suits standing nearby did speak up.

"Stop your scheming, God of Mischief. Asgard is destroyed. You no longer need to dream of sitting on your throne or using us against your sister."

"Impossible! I am the destined king of Asgard will regain its ancient glory in my hands! You damned clowns in those awful black suits worn by Earth's secret agents, you'd better get me out of this damned place right now."

Loki slammed his fist on the table in excitement and shouted at the Black-Clad Man before him.

Loki was still struggling to accept the sudden destruction of Asgard. When he yelled at the Black-Clad Man, Loki veins on his neck bulged, showing how agitated he was.

After Loki finished speaking, he was panting heavily, while the three Black-Clad Man opposite him remained expressionless. Only after Loki had caught his breath did the Black-Clad Man in the middle slowly speak.

"I understand your feelings, but this isn't the place for you to throw a tantrum. Let me formally introduce myself, Mr. Loki. We are the Time Variance Authority, or you can call us the Time Variance Authority."

"We have existed since the beginning of the universe, and everything in this universe has its own destiny. Whether it's you, the Prince of Asgard, or your father, Odin, the king of the gods, or this giant Mad Titan beside you, everyone has their own predetermined fate."

As the Black-Clad Man spoke, he waved his hand toward the table.

The table was covered with countless tiny yellow dots.

Each small yellow dot has a faint dotted line above it, and these dotted lines are densely interwoven to form a large, interconnected network.

"These points of light represent individual lives in the universe, and these dotted lines are the traces of these individuals' destinies. These traces of individual destinies intertwine to form these great nets."

As the Black-Clad Man spoke, he made his move again, gathering the interconnected nets together and turning them into a thick line that stretched forward.

"These vast networks are a series of major events that occur after numerous individuals have intertwined, and these major events, interwoven together, drive the destiny of this universe."

As the Black-Clad Man spoke, he looked up at Loki and noticed that Loki had quieted down a bit.

Then he continued.

"Individuals form major events, and these major events combine to influence the fate of the entire universe. In this process, countless individuals will discover subtle changes, which will, to some extent, affect the formation and direction of the grand network."

"Of course, ordinary people won't have much of an impact, but if it's a god like you, the influence will be much greater, and someone like Thanos can affect the overall fate of this universe."

"Our job is to correct deviations in individuals that affect the ultimate course of their destiny. Now, our universe is undergoing unprecedented changes, and no one knows what the future holds. This is wrong, and we need to correct it. We need your help to correct it."

When it comes to hiding and regulating emotions, Loki is definitely a master. After his initial anger subsided, he quickly calmed down. Through the Black-Clad Man's explanation, Loki at least learned that Thanos was not the mastermind this time.

Moreover, Thanos, like himself, was invited to help, and he didn't refuse, or rather, he couldn't refuse.

Thanos didn't even look up as these men in black spoke, suggesting he already knew about it.

Since that's the case, what the Black-Clad Man said shouldn't be false. Loki chose to believe him for the time being, and in fact, he had no choice but to believe. However, believing and being willing are one thing, while using this matter to gain some benefits for himself is another.

Thinking this through, Loki calmed himself down again, flashed his signature smile, and spoke to the Black-Clad Man in the middle.

"A truly magnificent job, maintaining the normal functioning of the universe. You must be incredibly powerful, hardly needing the help of a mere Asgard god like myself."

The Black-Clad Man seemed to have known all along that Loki would try to bargain, and wasn't surprised at all by this attitude. Instead, he went straight to the point.

"We are bound by certain rules and cannot intervene directly, but we have not invited you here for nothing. As I just said, everyone has their own predetermined fate, and you two are no exception. However, if you are willing to help us correct these mistakes, we can help you escape your fate."

The Black-Clad Man glanced at Loki's reaction and then added.

"Or rather, after you help us, as long as you cooperate with fate and complete some predetermined tasks, we will arrange for you to go to another Parallel Universes, where you can be free from any restrictions."

"The conditions are very good, but I have two requests. First, tell me what my destined fate is. Second, at least tell me what I should do?"

Loki asked.

"Your fate will be revealed later. As for what you'll be doing? I need you to fight the Avengers, or rather... Xia Yu!"

The Black-Clad Man paused for two seconds, then gave a name.

Loki, however, wore a strange smile.

I agree!