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"JARVIS."

"Sir, I have located that planet. It is currently 1,576 light-years away from Earth."

"So far?"

Tony frowned instinctively. He had only just returned from a rather unpleasant long trip, and before he had even had time to settle down, it seemed he was about to head out again.

"Not bad. Thanos had even prepared a retirement plan for himself—a hidden garden away from the world." War Machine Rhodes sat nearby and said sarcastically.

"What are we waiting for, then? I can't wait to find him and take him out!" Thor swept his gaze across the crowd, rallying everyone excitedly.

"You sure you can handle it?" Carol crossed her arms, leaning against the conference table beside her with a calm, confident smile as she challenged Thor.

"Who are you? And who do you think I am?" Thor stepped toward Carol, staring straight into her eyes.

Their faces were less than four inches apart.

"I'm Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers. Nick Fury's distress signal brought me here to help you save Earth."

Carol introduced herself without changing expression, waving the pager in her hand—the one Nick Fury had used to send her a distress signal, and which she had personally modified.

"Are you strong?" Thor demanded, stepping even closer until less than two inches remained between them.

"I think I'm strong. Stronger than all of you." Carol met Thor's gaze with absolute confidence.

"Everyone, have you forgotten something?" Seeing that the atmosphere was turning tense, Dr. Banner hurried forward to play peacemaker and reminded everyone present:

"The six Infinity Stones are still in Thanos's hands. You've all seen just how terrifying their combined power is. We can't beat him."

"No, it's simple."

Carol turned to Dr. Banner and said confidently, "On that point, I agree with the big guy. Find him,