Fate

The reporters didn't capture the content of the meeting, so the news ended with a shot of Heisenberg's back as he entered the theater.

Regardless of what others thought, at least Peter Parker, watching in front of the TV, certainly felt Heisenberg's back was exceptionally tall.

And after this, the New York evening news didn't end their topic about Heisenberg.

On the contrary, they even invited several famous public intellectuals to the studio to explain Heisenberg's situation.

Ultimately, these intellectuals were hired by the Night Demon kid with money to clean up his image.

However, they were quite dedicated to the money they received; look at what they said on TV.

"Hello, viewers, I am your favorite newsman, the owner and chief writer of the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson, and I am honored to be here to discuss the issue of Superman!"

The horse-faced man in front of the TV was almost 100% excited.

Even just mentioning Heisenberg's codename made him seem like he was about to reach physical climax.

"Folks, I can hardly believe it. The comics and movies I grew up watching, and of course the TV shows, the absolute protagonist in them, my lifelong idol.

Superman actually exists, and he's settled in our great city of New York!!!"

"Yes, Mr. Jameson, looking back at the past two months, I feel like I've aged thirty years and traveled into the world of my childhood comics!"

The host played along as a supporting comedian.

And J. Jonah Jameson continued his damage control speech.

"If you only think that way, you're too narrow-minded. After collecting countless clues, I must share a piece of news with everyone!

This Superman, who has now confirmed to be living in our New York City, is definitely not the superhero from the comics who only rescues people from disasters!

Do you know that I've collected New York City's crime records for the past two months?

Guess how much this record has decreased compared to two months ago?"

"Uh, heavens, did Superman even get involved in our streets? Could the decrease rate reach thirty percent?"

"Haha, of course not, it's twenty percent! The current crime rate is twenty percent of what it was two months ago!"

Jameson's face was flushed with excitement, and he continued to introduce to the audience with animated gestures.

"How terrifying this number is. You know that every single crime represents the downfall of at least one family.

Let's just compare the crime records for March of this year. In March, New York had a total of 432 robberies, resulting in 86 casualties.

And this is just for robbery cases.

But last month, after Superman arrived!

There were only 82 similar incidents in all of New York, and all the suspects were apprehended, not a single one got away!

Compared to the Superman in the comics who only rescues citizens in distress, I prefer the one we have now.

Because he not only helps those in trouble, but he also helps us who are gradually surrounded by danger!

He stopped all of it before the disaster even occurred. This is our Superman, he's practically a great man!

Most importantly...!!!"

At this point, Jameson gave the audience a mysterious smile.

"Most importantly, he never wears that tight suit from the comics with his underwear on the outside, haha!"

Heisenberg casually turned off the TV. He was already tired of the Daily Bugle owner's flattery.

Programs like today's were broadcast on major TV stations in New York almost every three days.

Although Heisenberg had paid a large sum of money for this, and over twenty of his subordinates had been jailed for threatening public figures...

In short, their efforts were worth it.

Occasionally, Heisenberg would use his super hearing to listen to what the citizens of New York thought of him.

Overall, it was quite good.

Thus, Heisenberg fell into a deep sleep with a pleasant mood.

Boundless universe, Sanctuary's flagship, the Sanctuary.

The ring-shaped spaceship carried countless beasts, Thanos's most proud army.

And in the center of the ship, in his command room.

He sat on his high throne, his eyes full of thought, receiving an unexpected guest.

Beside the throne, the thin but exceptionally elegant Ebony Maw gently waved his right hand.

"Welcome, Prince Loki of Asgard, please have an audience with our master!"

"He is your master, not mine yet!" Loki replied with a smile.

As his words fell, a hint of displeasure appeared on Ebony Maw's usually elegant face.

He turned back to Thanos, silently asking for instructions.

"Should I eliminate this arrogant prince?"

But before Thanos could reply, Loki continued speaking to the two of them.

"However, I wish to be your vanguard, great cosmic emperor Thanos."

With that, Loki quietly bowed, showing his submission to Thanos.

Ebony Maw finally nodded in satisfaction, then, on behalf of Thanos, he spoke softly to Loki.

"Prince of Asgard, you wish to join Lord Thanos's empire? Do you intend to provoke a war between the empire and Asgard?"

"No, wise Lord Ebony Maw. Although all of this has only happened recently, I must admit that I no longer belong to Asgard.

I launched a failed rebellion on Asgard, was defeated by my foolish but lucky brother, and ultimately drifted through the vast universe.

Your Majesty Thanos, I need a position befitting my former princely status, so I have chosen to join your ranks.

As a gift, I will offer you the Space Stone from the Infinity Stones!"

Loki raised his right hand, and then, a clear image flickered in Loki's palm.

If Heisenberg saw this video, he would recognize the protagonist at a glance.

Because the protagonist was Professor Selvig, who was in charge of Project Pegasus.

In the video, Professor Selvig first wandered aimlessly within a base.

Immediately after, a Black man wearing an eyepatch called his name.

Following the Black man's guidance, Professor Selvig walked up to him.

Then, the Black man with the eyepatch extended a sincere invitation to Professor Selvig.

He invited him to join a project that could grant humanity infinite power.

At this very moment, the Black man with the eyepatch took out a box.

The treasure he spoke of that could bring infinite power was now in the box.

When the box was opened by the Black man, Thanos, sitting on his throne, finally became interested.

He knew what it was, of course!

A cube emitting a crystal-clear blue light appeared in the box. Before this cube was sealed by the former Odin, it had a name that Thanos had pursued for countless years.

"The Space Stone!"

Thanos spoke, his voice filled with exhaustion and weariness.

But setting aside that exhaustion, Loki could only hear the wails of countless lives from Thanos's voice.

Even though he knew Thanos wouldn't attack him, Loki couldn't help but feel nervous.

He tried his best to control his expression and said to Thanos.

"Respected Lord Thanos, I wish to trade the news of this Space Stone with you for dominion over Midgard."

"Just the news...?" Thanos asked himself.

"Of course not. I need you to provide me with an army, an army sufficient to crush Asgard's Hall of Valor. I wish to win a true victory from my father, and in exchange, I will hand over the Space Stone with both hands!"

As his voice fell, silence descended upon the spaceship.

A moment later, a hint of reminiscence appeared on Thanos's face, which held both majesty and terror.

"Five thousand years ago, Odin became the King of Asgard. Controlled by ambition and desire, he attacked me.

I lost to him, and the price of that battle was the loss of the Space Stone.

After that, his army swept across the universe until he possessed five of the six Infinity Stones.

But after that, he stopped his advance, recalled his army, ceased his aggression, and even abandoned the Infinity Stones he had collected.

I didn't understand him, but he didn't need my understanding.

Until now, his son has come before me, determined to retrieve the Space Stone for me.

This makes me feel the meaning of destiny.

I will give you the army you desire, and I will also give you the Mind Stone I have collected recently.

Go, retrieve my belongings for me!"

"Yes!"

Loki immediately bowed, offering Thanos the most solemn rite of Asgard.

But even as he took the scepter of the Mind Stone from Ebony Maw, he couldn't comprehend Thanos's words.

Odin had once defeated Thanos?

Odin had almost gathered all six stones?

Odin had nearly conquered the universe?

But why had the current Odin become a doddering old man full of mercy and forgiveness!

And also a fool who couldn't judge people, a heartless and untrustworthy old bastard!!!

With his doubts gnawing at him, Loki picked up the scepter embedded with the Mind Stone.

Instantly, an invisible psychic power permeated Loki's entire body.

He felt as if he could sense everyone's thoughts; he even felt he could control everyone he saw!

The Infinity Stones, even just indirectly wielded by being embedded in a tool, had amplified his power countless times!

If he had possessed such terrifying psychic power before, he could have directly ordered Thor to kill himself!

But feeling this power only deepened his confusion.

If the Infinity Stones were truly as powerful as the legends claimed, why had Odin abandoned them?

"Loki!"

Just as Loki was lost in thought, pondering his doubts, Thanos spoke, giving an order.

"I will change the plan to attack the Kree Nova Corps. The Chitauri warriors gathered for this purpose will fight for you.

Do not disappoint me!"

"Yes!"

Loki quickly bowed his head in reply, deciding not to dwell on the questions that baffled him any longer.

No matter what secrets lay buried in the past, he had no other path forward.

The moment Odin last rejected him, Loki.

The moment Loki chose to let go of Thor's hand and drift into the universe.

He had no other path forward!

Either he would defeat Odin, defeat the father who never loved him, and prove his abilities to everyone.

Or he would die in the universe, becoming an unnamed, withered bone left outside Asgard.

That was all!