The "Ben" Dynasty?
Loki sobbed silently for a long time.
Even though he knew that none of this could happen to him, he was still filled with grief and anger.
Because what Mobius showed him was the so-called Sacred Timeline of the Time Administration Bureau.
It was these self-proclaimed managers of the timelines of the Multiverse who determined the script for everyone.
But on what grounds?
Why should our fate be decided by others?
By what right do these people in positions of power have the right to decide the fate of others?
Why should good people die under this absurd arrangement?
One can imagine that without Ben, the pathetic life of Loki in the film would be everything he would have experienced in the past and the future.
He couldn't accept it.
But he didn't become hysterical as Mobius had imagined, perhaps because he had come to understand that impotent rage is the most useless thing.
I'm glad you were able to calm down.
Mobius said, "And the reason I'm showing you all this is to seek your power."
"You need my power?"
Loki glanced at him, surprised, and said, "You have such great power, arbitrarily deciding the fate of others, that you need the help of a nobody like me?"
"It's not about arbitrarily interfering in other people's fates," Mobius corrected. "Everything the Time Variance Authority does is for the stability of the Multiverse and to prevent a Multiverse war."
"As for you, we've encountered a troublesome Time Criminals. He's committed several Time Criminals, but we haven't been able to catch him."
"Therefore, we need someone who understands the other person well enough."
Mobius, hands in his suit trouser pockets, strode through the screening room, advising, "You feel fate is unfair, that villains like you were born to make heroes."
"But now there is an opportunity for you to change your destiny."
"You can join the Time Administration Bureau. As long as you help us catch Time Criminals, we can make an exception and spare you from being laid off."
Mobius was unaware that he was actually Time Criminals, and that all the employees in the Time Administration Bureau were Time Criminals.
He considered it an immense act of mercy towards Loki, an unprecedented exception made by the Time Administration Bureau.
"Can."
Loki's thin lips tightened, and he agreed.
Regardless of whether the Time Administration Bureau is related to the Collision Crisis, and regardless of whether Doctor Paradox wants him to try to become a god in the story, he has already decided to destroy the entire Time Administration Bureau.
But forcing it won't work.
Putting everything else aside, the ring around his neck alone rendered him powerless against the Time Administration Bureau.
And then there's that guy Mobius calls "Mad Ban," whom Loki suspects might be a variant of a Ben from Parallel Universe.
Crazy guy.
The thought that his enemy was another Ben with a watch made Loki feel like he must be crazy to make that decision.
but,
This is the glorious mission.
Dying at the hands of Thanos as written in someone else's script is not a glorious mission; it's merely being a pathetic puppet.
"So what do you want me to do?"
Loki readily agreed.
Deception is one of his greatest strengths.
"And who are these so-called Time Criminals?"
"You."
Mobius raised his chin.
"Me? But I'm already..."
In that instant, Loki's mind raced with thoughts, and he easily realized that Mobius was referring to Loki from another universe.
But he wasn't sure if he was "the Loki from another universe".
He and Thor both come from universes that do not conform to the Sacred Timeline.
Logically speaking, they all need to be cut.
"Wait, if the timeline was fixed long ago, how could Collision Crisis still occur?"
He became confused again.
Thinking about it this way, perhaps the Time Administration Bureau's authority isn't as terrifying as he imagined, that it can manage all universes.
There are still quite a few universes that are not under the control of the Time Administration Bureau.
Loki was relieved after Mobius explained everything to him.
The two left the screening room. At this moment, the ring around Loki's neck had been removed, and his prison uniform had been changed into the Time Administration Bureau suit.
He followed Mobius as he walked through the Time Administration Bureau and saw the world outside the window, a world that resembled a futuristic city.
"These all belong to the Administration?"
"Of course, after all, we are responsible for countless Multiverse," Mobius said. "Relying on just a few people is not enough."
The two continued forward, when they encountered two men with identical faces. One was wearing a red jacket and had white hair, while the other wore a white and green hoodie and had a somewhat sinister expression.
Two more Benny!
Loki's heart tightened, and his breathing became rapid.
Mobius quickly bowed and greeted them, "Albedo, Ben Tennyson."
Albedo frowned, about to erupt in anger, when he heard Ben Tennyson sneer, "Call me Benjamin Tennyson. Don't you know that Albedo can't stand the name of the great Ben Tennyson?"
Do you want to die?
Albedo flew into a rage, rolled up his sleeves, and was about to fight when his Ultimatrix was revealed on his wrist.
"Then let's give it a try!"
Evil Ben also flashed his watch, seemingly eager to fight Albedo.
Mobius was completely helpless in the face of this unexpected situation, but fortunately, a third Benny appeared at that moment.
"You two are really noisy."
A Ben Tennyson Xiaoban, hunched over, wrapped in the hoodie of a black sweatshirt, with heavy dark circles under her eyes, walked out.
As soon as he appeared, Albedo and Evil Ben, though still looking resentful, lowered their arms and stopped arguing.
"How long are you going to dawdle?"
Rampage Ben walked over unhappily, and as he passed Loki and Mobius, he gave them a fierce look. Mobius quickly pressed Loki's head down and they both bowed.
"Hmph, you're smart to know what's good for you."
"Rampage Ben roared.
"In my universe, you trash would only deserve to be my slaves, kneeling on the ground and bowing to me!"
"And you lot, you're all so slow!" He looked at the other Benny. "The meeting is about to start, you unmotivated bunch, hurry up and don't keep Lord Maltruant waiting."
"Lord Maltruant?" Albedo scoffed. "That Chronosapien really dares to talk like that. We're just business partners, not his subordinates!"
At this moment, Void Illusion returned with a large group of Ben Tennyson, saying impatiently, "Stop talking nonsense! Instead of arguing here, let's think about how to get into that sealed universe!"