"Although this incident has just been confirmed as an alien invasion and caused tremendous losses, these superheroes known as the Avengers are not only a source of comfort to many people—they are also a reason worth celebrating..."
Nick Fury watched the dozen or so scenes displayed on several screens in front of him aboard the Helicarrier. They showed reports from the most important news stations, interviews from the scene in New York, celebrations and parades in various regions, and channels from other countries.
People around the world were celebrating the victory in this war.
At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, countless people set off fireworks.
In many other places, tens of thousands of candles were lit to mourn the people who had died in New York.
"It's really wonderful, you know, knowing that someone can protect us." A man wearing a Captain America shield sweatshirt spoke to the camera.
"I love you, Thor!" A girl pushed her way in front of the camera.
"And then those guys went crack, crack, and they were all done for." A little boy waved his arms excitedly.
"And then that Hulk, wow..."
"I only saw a Golden Light flash past, and then the aliens in front of me were dead. It was incredible."
In a barbershop, Tony Stark's signature beard had become the most fashionable style.
At a damaged restaurant, the owner had covered the bombed-out entrance with wooden boards and was cleaning up the debris outside. A sign reading "OPEN AS USUAL" had also been posted on the boards.
Inside a tattoo parlor, a man had Captain America's round shield tattooed on his arm.
In the shops, Avengers merchandise was being put on display one after another.
Posters of the Avengers were especially being snapped up as soon as they appeared.
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