Loki's Bewitchment Technique Backfires

Although Nick was discussing the plan before them with Lin Du.

Loki behind them remained a subject they could not avoid.

Although Loki was now confined by Lin Du within a separate space.

His sly, serpent-like eyes stared intently through his disheveled hair at Lin Du, who stood with his back to him.

Lin Du wore a black robe, its sleeves embroidered with intricate, delicate runes that made him appear especially solemn and mysterious.

"You foolish humans will kneel at my feet someday,"

Loki thought with a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips.

He began silently chanting an ancient incantation as a dark magical aura quietly rose around him, preparing to unleash the Bewitchment Technique.

His earlier attempt to flatter Lin Du had been because he believed he was no match for Lin Du in a direct confrontation.

But how could Lin Du, with his back turned, possibly avoid his attack?

As long as he bewitched Lin Du, Blue Star would still fall under his control.

Thanos would not blame him, either.

Lin Du was speaking quietly with Nick, calmly discussing their next move.

But as the Supreme Sorcerer, having fused the powers of multiple mages.

He had long grown accustomed to taking in everything around him.

Loki's faint magical fluctuations immediately put him on alert.

"Loki, what are you plotting?"

Lin Du's voice suddenly rang out, calm yet carrying an irresistible authority.

Loki froze for a moment. He had not expected Lin Du to be so perceptive, but he still refused to show weakness.

"Lin Du, how long do you think you can control me?"

"The three Stones in your hands will become mine. When that happens, this Blue Star will be under my command."

His incantation was about to end. He would definitely be able to control Lin Du.

Hearing Loki's words, a flash of tension passed through Nick's eyes, and he took half a step back.

But Lin Du merely gave a cold laugh, not taking it seriously at all.

Lin Du slowly turned around, his eyes full of mockery and contempt.

"Loki, you think too highly of yourself." Lin Du raised his right hand, and a faint blue glow flickered at his fingertips.

Without chanting any spell, he effortlessly severed the dark magic.

That had been faintly echoing through the air.

Then he abruptly swept his hand, and an invisible force suddenly struck.

Loki immediately felt an intense headache, then plunged into the depths of an illusion.

The world in Loki's eyes instantly twisted, and he saw himself bound by endless chains.

Unable to move, he could only let Lin Du manipulate him.

The despair and helplessness made his entire body tremble, and even breathing became difficult.

"Now it's my turn to bewitch you." Lin Du's voice was low and icy, carrying a devilish temptation.

His gaze was like a sharp blade, stabbing straight into Loki's heart and forcing him into deeper terror.

Loki struggled instinctively, but the more he resisted, the stronger the feeling of restraint became.

Cold sweat beaded across his forehead, and his gaze began to lose focus.

Loki no longer had the strength to resist and could only let Lin Du control him.

Fear surged through his heart like a tide, leaving him almost unable to breathe.

He had never imagined that he would be so utterly helpless before this seemingly ordinary human.

However, just as Loki stood on the verge of collapse, his gaze suddenly hardened.

He took a deep breath and used every ounce of strength in his body, trying to break free from the force restraining him.

But no matter how he struggled against Lin Du's control, he could not completely shake it off.

Instead, his thoughts gradually began to fade.

Lin Du's power was far beyond anything he could imagine.

That sense of restraint wrapped tightly around him like iron chains, leaving him unable to move in the slightest.

Fear and despair surged up within Loki once more, but he did not give up.

He recalled his former glory and brilliance, the pride and honor he had held as a son of the divine realm.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to suppress that fear and despair.

Then he abruptly opened his eyes, determination gleaming within them.

"Lin Du, do you really think you can control me?" Loki's voice was weak, but it was filled with strength.

Lin Du was slightly taken aback. He had not expected Loki to erupt with such power even in such desperate circumstances.

"You can't escape, Loki," Lin Du said quietly, his tone filled with boundless confidence and coldness.

As Lin Du spoke.

The entire Sanctum fell silent.

Only Loki's pained gasps and Lin Du's cold laughter remained.

Nick stood to one side, witnessing everything, his heart deeply shaken.

Lin Du's power had already surpassed the limits of ordinary understanding.

And Loki, a god who had once thought so highly of himself, could not escape the control of a professional sorcerer.

Loki's gaze became unfocused, as though he had fallen into some unknown abyss.

He stood there as if he had lost his soul, left only to breathe and blink mechanically.

Lin Du raised his hand and gave a slight wave, drawing an invisible symbol in the air.

"Now we can have a proper talk." Lin Du's voice was low and carried an irresistible force.

Nick Fury, standing nearby, furrowed his brow.

He swiftly glanced around at the situation, then stepped forward, concern flashing in his eyes.

"Lin Du, what should we do now?" he asked.

At the same time, Natasha, the Black Widow, moved closer. Her usually calm eyes now held a trace of urgency.

"I've informed Thor. It may be more appropriate for him to deal with Loki."

She gripped the electric baton at her waist tightly, seemingly ready at any moment to face any enemy that appeared without warning.

Lin Du slowly nodded, as though he had expected all of this.

"Thor is a powerful ally, but before he arrives, we need to get more information from Loki."

As soon as he finished speaking, a low gurgle came from Loki's throat. It sounded as though it came from the depths of hell, carrying endless menace and terror.

"My purpose..." His voice was hoarse and broken. "It was for... the Mind Stone..."

"The Mind Stone?" Nick's brow furrowed even more deeply. "That's one of Thanos's weapons. How could you..."

Loki's face twisted, as though he were struggling not to reveal the secret, but under the influence of Lin Du's power, he continued.

"Thanos... gave me... the Scepter... and the Mind Stone. If I can't retrieve them... he will... descend upon... Blue Star..."

Loki's words made everyone present feel unprecedented pressure.

Thanos—the name that made the entire universe tremble—was now inextricably linked to Blue Star. This was undoubtedly an unprecedented crisis.

But to Lin Du, it was a rare opportunity.

Now he had the perfect chance to test whether he could fuse a bit of Thanos's power.