Leo listened as Coulson finished explaining everything he knew about Lorelei.
He nodded silently. "I understand. An enchantress who can control men. That ability is quite interesting."
"I kind of want to see her in person."
Coulson looked at Leo and said seriously, "Leo, don't underestimate her. At least so far, no one has been able to resist her allure!"
"Are you sure you can withstand her power?"
Leo looked at the slightly nervous Coulson and smiled confidently. "Don't worry. My mental defenses have never been breached. I don't think I'll fall to this woman."
Coulson couldn't smile at all.
"Leo, before Ward officially came into contact with Lorelei, he had a period of lucidity during which he called for help over the channel."
"If you feel that something is wrong, withdraw immediately! I don't think anyone can stop you."
Leo smiled. "All right, I'll be careful. Notify me as soon as you have any news. I don't want to come back next time and find another complete mess everywhere."
"Good. Since I've decided to tell you, I don't intend to drag this matter out."
"Mm, I'll get going. Bye."
As he spoke, a ring of pale-blue mist appeared beside Leo before suddenly collapsing. Leo vanished.
Coulson looked at Leo's abrupt disappearance and nodded lightly, wondering what he was thinking.
At Stark Tower.
Tony Stark was working out nearby, repeatedly lifting a fifty-kilogram barbell in his hands.
Banner, who was operating a keyboard nearby, watched Tony's movements and smiled lightly without saying anything.
"Hey, everyone. How are you?"
A slightly frivolous greeting suddenly rang out in the quiet workshop.
Leo stepped out of a Space Gate that had appeared out of nowhere, radiating blue mist.
The sudden noise caused Tony, who was sweating profusely nearby, to pull a muscle. His