Hela lifted her gaze toward Avengers Headquarters, her eyes brimming with aggression.
Everyone who met her gaze instinctively turned their heads away.
Xu Yue alone was the exception.
Their clashing gazes seemed to spark in the void, and the air grew heavy.
"A strong one..."
Given Xu Yue's current injuries, he should not have been able to completely conceal his aura before Hela.
She had been to the battlefield and had even obtained fragments of Xu Yue's heart. Under normal circumstances, Hela should have been able to easily recognize him.
But unfortunately, the Black Shadow Man was simply that unreasonable!
She could only tell that Xu Yue was strong, without realizing that the "benefactor" who had rescued her was right in front of her...
"Just her gaze is this terrifying. Looks like you weren't exaggerating. Hey, dead chef, do you think we stand a chance now?"
Feeling his heart nearly leap from his chest, Tony kept taking deep breaths in an attempt to calm himself.
He thought he had seen his share of grand scenes, but being so shaken by a single look was a first for him.
"This isn't a question of whether we stand a chance. We have to stand in her way."
Xu Yue did not answer directly, but his meaning was obvious enough.
Even if they did stand a chance, it was probably vanishingly small...
"So, you already know who I am. Then choose..."
"Submit or die."
Hela continued walking toward the building, while the Avengers and Stephen jumped down one after another from above and landed on the ground.
"You should be grateful. I happen to be in need of people right now, so I'm giving you a chance to live."
Hela's voice was calm and composed, as though nothing could possibly disturb her.
"Hey,