Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Scarlet Witch almost instinctively shielded Doctor Strange behind them as they faced the three aliens surrounding their group.
"I'm not as useless as you imagine," Doctor Strange said gravely, though he knew that Iron Man and the others were not protecting him, but the Time Stone he carried.
It would not matter even if they lost; Kyle was still there. But if the Time Stone was taken, it would be far more than a simple defeat!
"Don't underestimate them. They're very strong. When the time comes, don't worry about us. Take the Stone and hide in the Mirror Dimension." The new Mark Battle Suit had already been fitted with Pym technology, and armor enclosed Iron Man's exposed head.
A bright white light gleamed from his metal eye sockets as he stared fixedly at the white-haired old man among the three.
"We meet again, Iron Man." Ebony Maw shrugged and greeted Iron Man, then raised his hands to introduce his two companions. "The big guy, Cull Obsidian, you've met before. The woman beside him is Supergiant."
"Earth does not welcome you. You'd better leave now," Iron Man replied coldly, while warily watching the unfamiliar female alien.
Since their previous battle in the Galactic Alliance, they knew each other's capabilities well.
He knew Ebony Maw's power was the manipulation of physical objects. Cull Obsidian, meanwhile, might not have any special abilities, but his physique was as powerful as Hulk's.
Any female alien traveling alongside them had to possess strength on the same level.
"Of course, we can leave, as long as you hand over the pendant worn by that sorcerer." Ebony Maw smiled faintly and raised a claw-like, withered hand, pointing at Doctor Strange behind Iron Man.
Before Iron Man could answer, Doctor Strange spoke first. "In your