Mages Meet Mages

Ancient One directly blocked Dormammu's furious roar from across space and took a deep breath.

"Esteemed sir, as you can see, this place is currently suffering an invasion. Nuclear weapons are their last resort for defending their homeland. Earthlings have absolutely no intention of becoming your enemies."

"Hey, what do you mean, last resort? You can't speak for Earth... mmph mmph!" Before Tony could finish, Ancient One flicked her hand, and a magical rope sealed his mouth shut.

High in the sky, the Chitauri commander was considering whether to fire a shot at him to prove he existed when he suddenly received some message and immediately ceased all movement.

Ancient One likewise glanced up at the portal, then turned and called to Natasha, who was climbing the wall. "Don't close the portal for now, little girl, unless you want to bring great trouble upon Earth."

She knew something had "looked" this way.

The Eternals, that purple sweet potato...

No, Thanos!

An invincible overlord of the universe!

Clinging halfway up the building, Natasha swallowed and said tearfully, "Then... can I get down first?"

Nick Fury and the World Security Council had long since trained their cameras on the monstrous warship that had appeared out of nowhere. Through their advanced technology, every exchange between the people on the scene reached their ears.

Natasha's decision relieved them somewhat, seeing how wary even this mysterious visitor was.

But Nick Fury's dark skin seemed to darken another shade soon afterward.

If he remembered correctly, the Avengers had been formed to prove Earth's strength to enemies in the universe and tell them that Earth was not to be trifled with.

Now, it seemed to be the other way around?

Agin knew she was not explaining herself to him. He could sense the threat this woman posed,