Loki displayed his evil powers and desire for domination in a city square. The people were awed by his power and majesty, dropping to their knees to express their worship and fear.
In contrast, the surrounding area was littered with wrecked police cars and severely injured or dead officers.
Loki stood atop a raised platform, looking down on everyone from above. He wore an ornate green robe and a horned helmet, radiating an irresistible air of majesty and dominance.
Loki waved the Mind Scepter in his hand.
"Humans, you were once weak and insignificant. But today, I, Loki, have come to your world to bring you a new order and unity. From this day forward, you will submit to me. I will become your ruler, your god.
"You no longer need freedom. You no longer need choices, because you are incapable of managing your own lives. Your chaos and incompetence will be governed by me, and I will lead you toward a better future.
"Kneel, humans! Submit to me and offer me your reverence and loyalty. I will grant you strength and protection. As long as you obey my commands, I will spare you the torment of pain and suffering.
"Those who reject me will face severe punishment. Your resistance will be meaningless. I possess power beyond your imagination, and any challenge will be crushed beneath me.
"Now is the time to accept your fate, to accept the rule of Loki. You will become my slaves, my playthings, my conquered subjects. This world will submit to me, submit to me forever!
"Humans, I am Loki, your new ruler, the incarnation of your nightmares. From this moment on, you will be ruled by me, and your future will be decided by me. Now, kneel and submit to me!"
At the same time, the agents controlled by Loki and some of the law enforcement officers all dropped to one knee, pounding their right fists against their chests.
Loki stood loftily at the center of the square, delivering his declaration of rule. Suddenly, a flash of golden light appeared, and Iron Man landed before Loki.
Inside the Iron Man suit, Tony Stark raised an amused eyebrow as he looked at Loki in his green cloak and mocked, "Wow. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Looks like this green guy is kind of a big deal. I thought this was just some carnival."
Loki swept a cold gaze over Iron Man and replied disdainfully, "Who are you to dare obstruct my great cause?"
Tony Stark shrugged smugly and said teasingly, "I'm a rich second-generation heir with exceptional tech, and also the sexiest superhero in the world—Iron Man! Never heard of me? You seem to have missed one very important fact, green turban guy."
Loki frowned slightly. He was not used to being treated with such disrespect. He answered with a sneer, "So it's you. I heard you were an arrogant fellow. But in my eyes, you are merely a mortal."
A mocking smile curled Tony Stark's lips. "Oh, really? Then you truly know nothing about me. Don't let this handsome exterior fool you—I'm an unparalleled hero armed with cutting-edge technology. Let me teach you a lesson in technology."
Loki cast Iron Man a frigid glance and rebuked, "You think your armor can stop me? Stop daydreaming, Iron Man."
Tony Stark looked at him mischievously and laughed. "Oh, I've never been much of a daydreamer. But I do believe I can teach you a lesson—a lesson about respect and justice."
The battle began. Loki swung his scepter, unleashing lightning spheres and waves of energy. Iron Man dodged nimbly while firing back with laser beams from his hands. The two engaged in a fierce clash in the streets.
Loki continuously unleashed all kinds of illusions and energy attacks, but Iron Man's armor withstood them and answered with rapid counterattacks. He flew through the air, using high-tech weapons to assault Loki as cannon fire and energy beams intertwined, forming a spectacular battlefield.
"Ha! This is your illusion ability? It's completely obvious in the face of my technology."
Facing the mockery, Loki gritted his teeth and said, "You think you can defeat me? I am a god, and you are merely a toy!"
Tony Stark smiled dismissively. "That's right, I'm just a toy. But I'm a toy with free will, unyielding courage, and limitless creativity. And you, Loki, are just a self-righteous clown."
Their battle grew increasingly intense. Loki tried to defeat Iron Man with illusions and magical techniques, but Iron Man's technological armor and tactical insight kept him in the upper hand. In the end, Iron Man launched a deadly strike, defeating Loki and forcing him to abandon the fight.
Tony Stark stood before Loki, looking down at him as he lay helplessly on the ground. He said coldly, "You think power and intimidation can make you a ruler? Whether you're a god or a man, you can't escape Iron Man's privatized peace."
Rumble. Rumble.
Thunder began to roll across the sky.
"Ha. That annoying guy is here." Loki's panting appearance instantly became rather calm.
"What does that mean?" Tony Stark inexplicably felt a wave of pressure.
Loki smiled faintly. "Exactly what it means."
Boom!
A figure landed before them.
"Iron Man, hand Loki at your feet over to me." Thor spoke with solemn authority.
Iron Man was confused and suspicious about Thor's presence. He asked Loki, who was sprawled on the ground nearby, "Who is he?"
"Thor, my brother." Loki's lips curled upward.
"Thor?" Tony Stark glanced at the information on Norse Mythology that Jarvis had pulled up on his screen, then approached Thor and provocatively said, "This isn't Asgard, god."
Thor maintained a majestic and confident stance as he replied, "I am Thor. You had better show me respect."
Tony Stark smiled disdainfully. "Respect? For a human to respect someone, I need to see something worth respecting."
As the exchange escalated, the atmosphere grew tense. Thor suddenly released crackling lightning energy, surrounding Iron Man. Iron Man's armor immediately deployed its defensive mode to withstand Thor's attack. The two instantly launched into a fierce battle, their powers colliding and releasing dazzling light.
Iron Man used his technological weapons, firing laser beams and missiles in an attempt to defeat Thor. Thor, meanwhile, swung Mjolnir, using lightning and raw power to counter Iron Man's attacks.
"Director, this can't go on. The Council has already warned us and ordered us to intervene immediately." Aboard the Quinjet, Coulson spoke to Nick Fury over the comms.
"Whoa, you actually have the Council's number? Looks like you're a pretty big deal." Nick Fury mocked.
"Enough, Director. It was only the Council's secretary who called me." Coulson was watching Iron Man and Thor's battle with a pounding headache.
"Natasha, how's Captain doing?" Nick Fury asked Natasha beside Coulson.
"I'm fine. Thanks." Captain Steve Rogers stepped forward and spoke into the communicator.
"Good, Captain. Take your weapon, put an end to this fight, and bring back that guy calling himself a 'god' while you're at it." Nick Fury hung up after saying that.
"Captain." Coulson had just opened his mouth when he turned around and discovered that Steve was already gone.
Natasha merely curled her lips.
Iron Man and Thor's battle was raging when a figure suddenly flashed between them at incredible speed. It was Captain America. Dressed in red, white, and blue representing freedom and justice, he stood at the center of the battle with authority and determination, a round shield in hand.
Captain Steve Rogers appeared at the battlefield with his iconic shield.
"Let's end this fight here. Stand down."
However, when Tony Stark saw someone dressed in such an unusual costume, as though he were cosplaying Captain America, his expression immediately turned to stunned surprise.
Tony Stark said teasingly, "Wow, everyone, look who it is. Isn't this our savior, Captain America? Looks like your cosplay skills are getting better and better."
Captain America looked at Tony without changing expression and replied calmly, "This isn't cosplay, Tony. This is my official gear. I'm Captain America."
Tony Stark shrugged indifferently. "Really? Looks like your fashion sense has some issues. I never expected you to be so fond of retro style."
Captain maintained his composure and dignity. Though Tony's mockery displeased him, he tried to defuse the tense situation. "Tony, we're not here to argue. We're facing a common enemy. We need to work together."
Tony gave a teasing smile. "Work together? Oh, I get it. You want to use my technology and equipment to make up for your shortcomings, right? Looks like your shield is outdated."
The mockery angered Captain, but he remained calm. "Tony, this isn't the time to argue. Earth is facing an unprecedented crisis. We need to unite."
"If you two keep fussing around like old women, do you think Thor doesn't exist?" Thor raised his hammer, electric serpents flickering around it as he blasted it toward them.
Captain shouted in a firm voice, "Enough! We're on the same side. We shouldn't be fighting each other!"
Thor stared sharply at Captain America. "Who are you? What gives you the right to interfere in our battle?"
After blocking the attack, Captain smiled and replied kindly, "I'm Captain America. I came here to stop this pointless conflict. We should unite, not fight one another."
Thor studied Captain America and sensed the justice and courage radiating from him.
"I can feel your justice and courage. I am willing to believe what you say. However, I still need to take Loki away."
Captain's only response to Thor was a shake of his head.
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