"Years ago, I lent you the Mind Scepter, and several years have passed. It is about time you returned it."
Everyone present grew tense.
They could no longer return the Mind Scepter; the Mind Stone embedded within it had been pried out and installed in Vision's head.
No one knew where the scepter itself had been discarded.
It was precisely because of the Mind Stone that Vision had become the strongest Avenger from the moment of his birth.
"Such a powerful and dangerous item as the Mind Stone must never fall into the hands of an evil god like you," Vision said expressionlessly.
Captain America and the others had yet to deeply experience the power of the Mind Stone, but Vision was well aware of the stone's terrifying nature.
The moment Vision's voice fell, Iron Man Tony and Captain America Rogers immediately stepped forward to block him.
Tony Stark said, "You should also know that we cannot return the Mind Scepter to you. We installed the stone inside Vision, and by now it has fused completely with his body. If you pull it out, Vision will certainly die, and we will never abandon Vision."
Captain America Rogers nodded and said, "That's right. At this point, Vision and the stone cannot be separated. Taking the stone is no different from taking Vision's life."
War Machine Rhodey said, "When you invaded our Earth back then, that scepter was our spoils of war. You have no right..."
Tony Stark slapped the air and said, "Rhodey, shut up. Stop talking."
Wang Ming nodded and said, "Spoils of war? As the name implies, spoils of war are items obtained after winning a battle. Ask your good friend Tony—did they win?"
War Machine looked at Tony Stark in confusion, and seeing Tony's silent expression, he instantly