You Are the True Heroes (Seeking Follow-ups)

Times Square, New York.

Surrounded by countless massive screens broadcasting footage of Superman battling the Hulk.

At the center of the square, an equally spectacular fight was unfolding.

There, Captain America, wielding his circular Vibranium Shield, was locked in combat with a golden-haired, muscular man clad in ornate armor and gripping a massive silver hammer.

The two traded blows back and forth, their shield and hammer clashing repeatedly while their free hands clenched into fists, pounding each other relentlessly, seemingly tireless, landing heavy hits with almost every strike.

Terrifying power rippled outward with each exchange, the hammer and shield colliding to unleash intense shockwaves.

The sheer force of those shockwaves could easily flip a car.

The nearby S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, who had originally been close, had long since retreated dozens of meters away.

This battle between two superhuman beings was far beyond what ordinary people could handle.

"Director, do you think the Captain can win?"

Coulson's eyes were fixed on the distant fight, his gaze filled with worry for his idol.

"Whatever the outcome, we need to prepare."

Nick Fury's expression was grim as he spoke slowly and firmly.

"Gather every S.H.I.E.L.D. agent in the area who can get here. Notify Rumlow to bring his entire tactical squad."

As the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Fury had to plan for the worst.

After giving those orders, he hesitated, as if weighing a difficult decision.

Boom!

Another car was destroyed in the shockwaves of their clash, and Fury finally made up his mind.

"Also, tell Barton to bring those experimental results here as quickly as possible."

"But Director, those experiments haven't completed testing yet. If we expose them now..."

Coulson's face was tense as he voiced his concern.

"We don't have that luxury. No matter what, we have to deal with this mess."

Fury stared at the battlefield, where Captain America was already starting to show signs of weakness, his eyes filled with resolve.

As it turned out, Fury's fears were not unfounded.

Not long after he gave the order, Bang!

Captain America was sent flying by Thor, his body hurtling dozens of meters before slamming heavily into a car.

The terrifying impact caved in the bulletproof vehicle, a testament to the sheer force behind the blow.

The Captain was then thrown back by the recoil, crashing face-first onto the ground with a heavy thud.

He had managed to block Thor's hammer swing with his shield, but his stamina was failing, and he couldn't react in time as Thor kicked him square in the chest.

"Haha! The warriors of Asgard are the strongest!"

Without even using his divine power, relying solely on physical strength, Thor had easily defeated Captain America, who was said to have reached the peak of human potential.

Thor raised Mjolnir high and laughed uproariously.

"Captain!"

Some agents nearby watched Captain America fall, their eyes full of concern.

"Director, let's go fight that guy!"

A few, burning with righteous fury, prepared to charge at the Thunder God.

"Wait..."

But Fury stopped the agitated agents.

"Hey, you haven't beaten me yet!"

The next moment, Captain America slowly and painfully climbed to his feet.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, tightened his grip on his shield, and began walking toward Thor with slow but steady steps.

Standing before Thor, the Captain once again assumed a fighting stance. "I can do this all day."

"Haha, I respect you more and more. You're worthy of me remembering your name!"

Seeing the Captain's indomitable will, Thor completely dropped any trace of disdain from his gaze.

"My name is Steve Rogers, from Brooklyn."

"I am Thor Odinson, son of the All-Father Odin, from Asgard."

Facing an opponent who had earned his respect, Thor solemnly introduced himself.

"In Asgard, giving your all is the greatest respect you can show an opponent."

"So now, I'll use my strongest power to utterly defeat you!"

Thor's gaze was solemn. In this moment, out of respect for his opponent, he decided to go all out.

"Bring it on!"

Captain America didn't flinch either, his calm eyes brimming with unyielding will.

An intangible aura burst forth from both of them.

"The sky... it's getting dark!"

Without anyone noticing, the sky was now covered by thick layers of dark clouds, where thunder and lightning churned violently, as if brewing an unimaginably terrifying force.

The next moment, Thor's body slowly lifted off the ground, floating in midair.

Crack!

A bolt of thunder exploded in the void, and the long-gathering clouds finally revealed their dreadful might.

A silver-white lightning bolt, like a silver dragon darting through the clouds, slammed down onto Thor's body.

Instantly, streaks of silver lightning coiled around Thor.

He raised Mjolnir high, looking like a god of destruction.

"Come on. We humans are far stronger than you think."

Facing Thor, who now resembled the true God of Thunder, Captain America didn't take a single step back.

His raised head symbolized defiance; his resolute eyes burned with endless fighting spirit.

By now, Thor had fully gathered his terrifying momentum and power. His gaze locked onto Captain America below like a sharp arrow.

The next moment, Thor's body erupted with an overwhelming aura, and he shot downward at incredible speed, charging straight at Captain America.

The lightning swirling around him trailed behind like a long silver ribbon.

But just as this horrifying attack was about to land on the ready Captain America below—

Two beams of fiery red light, like blazing columns, shot across from the distant horizon almost instantly.

They moved so fast that even Thor couldn't react, and they struck him dead-on.

The next moment, the immense force of the beams sent Thor flying.

The sheer impact carried his body straight through several buildings.

After crashing through multiple structures, he finally came to a stop.

Boom!

Yet he still didn't halt completely, slamming heavily into another building and collapsing it entirely. The shattered debris buried Thor's body beneath it.

"That's... Superman!"

In that instant, everyone—including Captain America—wasn't drawn to Thor's defeat, but to the towering figure speeding in from the distant sky.

Thud!

In the blink of an eye, that figure landed from the far horizon right in front of them, faster than their gazes could follow.

"Heh, no wonder everyone likes to land like this. It really is cool."

Having personally experienced a superhero landing, Peter remarked that it didn't matter if his knees hurt—as long as the pose was cool enough.

"So, this guy wanted to challenge me?"

Looking at the figure now buried under the collapsed building, Peter slowly stood up and said in a deep voice.

"Director, you really had foresight, clearing out all the residents for miles around. Otherwise..."

Beside Nick Fury, Coulson looked at the several buildings that had been pierced through and spoke with admiration.

"But I feel like the cleared area might not be enough..."

"Are you... the human hero from above—Superman?"

Staring at the figure who had landed in such a cool pose before him, Captain America couldn't help but hold his breath. He pointed at an image on a large screen nearby and asked, his tone full of disbelief.

Hearing the voice, Peter slowly turned, his gaze lingering on Captain America for a moment before shifting to the others in the distance.

"No, you're the real heroes..."

P.S. These next two days are crucial for next week's recommendation rankings. I sincerely ask everyone to take a few minutes each day to read the latest chapters!

Thank you all! As the title says, you're the real heroes!!