Demon Invasion

"Then... come out and say hello to this world!"

A huge portal suddenly appeared in the sky. It was like a massive mouth capable of swallowing the heavens, radiating a terrifying presence.

"Roarrr—"

One demon after another flew out of it. They had all kinds of forms: some had sharp fangs, some were covered in thick scales, and some flapped enormous wings.

The demons fell around them like meteors. Cracks spread across the ground under their impact, sending dust billowing into the air.

The reporters and cameramen who had stayed behind faithfully recorded the scene. Everyone watching television stood frozen in place, staring at the screens with wide eyes, unable to believe what they were seeing.

The demons' vicious faces and terrifying auras were transmitted through the cameras into the eyes of every viewer, causing fear to spread instantly through people's hearts.

The boisterous world seemed to have been muted at that moment. Only the demons' low growls and the people's heavy breathing remained.

Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.

Logan watched the shocking scene on television. The cigar in his mouth dropped to the floor with a clack, and he widened his eyes in disbelief.

He muttered, "You're a demon king, yet you hired us to steal something? Are you messing with me?"

Jean, who was standing nearby, keenly sensed that Logan's reaction differed from everyone else's. She asked, "Logan, you know him?"

Logan frowned deeply and replied in a muffled voice, "Yeah. He's the one who recommended that I come here."

Cyclops pressed his fingers tightly against his glasses and stared at Logan warily. Suspicious, he said, "You're not a demon too, are you?"

"Bastard."

Logan looked thoroughly displeased. He had disliked this pretty boy from the moment they met.

At that moment, Professor X spoke. "Logan, he isn't a demon. I met him a long time ago."

Professor X's voice was steady and gentle, carrying a reassuring strength.

Jean was somewhat worried. "Professor, should we go help?"

Professor X looked at the scene on the television screen and said slowly, "Observe for now. Don't act rashly."

S.H.I.E.L.D.

Nick Fury looked at the Demon Army summoned by Kino on the screen and cursed, "Motherfucker."

His single eye was filled with anger and shock. This guy was even more terrifying than Captain Marvel—he actually had a demon army.

He shouted into the communicator, "Coulson, use whatever means necessary to get in front of that demon king and put the phone in his hand!"

Coulson was silent for a moment before replying helplessly, "Director, I can't move right now."

"Why not?"

"Because a demon over two meters tall is staring at me." Coulson's voice carried a slight tremor.

"...Motherfucker."

Nick Fury cursed again.

He took a pager from his pocket. Should he use it? By the time Carol arrived, the country might already be history.

General Ross was at the scene. As he watched demons continuously appear in the sky, his face went deathly pale.

Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead. His lips trembled, and his legs began to shake uncontrollably.

His eyes were filled with fear and disbelief. The confidence and arrogance he had once possessed had vanished without a trace.

"Do you still think these are fake?"

Kino asked with a hint of mockery in his smile.

Suddenly, Kino felt someone tugging at his cloak and turned around.

"Kino, are you really going to war with this country?" Gwen asked softly, her eyes filled with worry.

"Of course not. I'm just scaring him. I don't want to manage a country." Kino glanced around. I've made this much commotion, and he still hasn't shown up?

Time suddenly stopped, and a slip of paper appeared in front of Kino.

Kino looked up and carefully read its contents.

"Don't rush. It isn't time for us to meet yet. Besides, you've attracted Mephisto's attention."

Kino fell into deep thought. It isn't time for us to meet yet.

What had the Time Stone seen? Or had his future self done something?

He had originally wanted to use this opportunity to draw out The Ancient One and ask her a few questions. He had not expected her to stay hidden.

Instead, he had attracted Mephisto's attention.

Time resumed.

Gwen looked at the slip of paper in Kino's hand and asked, "When did that slip of paper appear in your hand?"

"A bald guy gave it to me."

Kino rubbed the paper between his fingers, and it vanished without a trace.

Gwen did not ask any further.

"Hey, make way. Kino and I are friends."

Tony's voice rang out. He strode confidently through the crowd, and the tense atmosphere immediately eased.

He came to Kino's side, patted him on the shoulder, and joked with a grin, "Buddy, I didn't know you were a demon king. When I go to Hell, you have to take good care of me."

Kino raised an eyebrow. "No problem."

Tony blocked General Ross's line of sight and asked quietly, "Kino, are you planning to rule this world?"

"No. I'm not interested. Ruling Hell is already troublesome enough. I'm just announcing to the world that it shouldn't mess with me."

"That's good. Can you act out a scene with me?"

"Sure. You owe me a favor."

Tony looked at the demons around them, then turned to Kino and shouted, "Could you do me a favor, buddy? Send these demons back. I guarantee this guy will face a court-martial."

Kino was silent for a moment. His gaze swept over General Ross and the surrounding soldiers before he nodded. "For your sake, I'll let it go this time."

At Kino's command, the demons transformed into clouds of black smoke and returned to the portal, leaving only Yū and Mora behind.

General Ross secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and the soldiers around him finally relaxed their taut nerves.

Being surrounded by demons had created unimaginable pressure.

The people watching television around the world had never expected a playboy to save the world—and to do it so casually.

Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.

"Is Kino really that close to that playboy?" Logan lit another cigar and began smoking again.

"Logan, we should pay him a visit when we get the chance."

At Stark Industries, Obadiah smashed his wine bottle and glared furiously at the live broadcast.

"How could Tony be connected to that demon king?"

Although this demon invasion had ended anticlimactically,

most people had realized that this demon king had no intention of ruling Earth. It was more of a warning—but the fact that he possessed a Demon Army was undeniable.

Thus, the various organizations began gathering information about the worlds of mythology and Kino himself. At the same time, they issued orders: Don't provoke that demon king.

Tony also knew that Kino was owed a huge favor this time.