Wanda's Turning Point
Bang!
Bang!
Two gunshots rang out in quick succession!
Smoke billowed out.
The Echo Scorpion Special Forces member ruthlessly pulled the trigger, not putting himself in an irredeemable situation because of the twins' tragic plight.
Baron Zemo's gaze was icy.
Years of gunfire had numbed him; in his position, he only served the people, and his loyalty lay with Prime Minister Spiro Laynovich!
"Um?!"
Baron Zemo's pupils contracted sharply.
Suddenly.
A Mirror Shield appeared out of thin air.
The rifle bullets, Swift as Wind, struck the Mirror Shield, scattering sparks before falling to the ground.
The twins' expressions were almost blank.
I absolutely cannot understand where the Mirror Shield came from!
"Mutant?"
"Or... a supervillain?"
Baron Zemo's gaze swept across the area, and the special forces soldiers raised their guns and aimed, immediately entering a state of combat readiness, their internal alarm bells ringing!
Such miraculous methods are beyond the capabilities of ordinary people.
Could it be that Mutant are lurking nearby?!
Mutant!
No matter the country or the place, they are regarded as a disaster and a monster by those in power, and they are killed on sight!
If Mutant form organizations and forces, they will inevitably overthrow the Sokovia regime. This is purely a matter of self-interest, and it is far more dangerous than any demonstration!
"Oh."
"It's really lively."
Baron Zemo
How did you end up here?
A mocking sound rang out.
A Mystic Portal appeared out of nowhere.
A figure draped in a jet-black Cloak strolled out of the Mirror Dimension, a playful glint in their eyes.
Zemo.
Wanda.
Pietro.
Having these three characters together saved him a lot of trouble.
"Who are you?"
"You investigated me?"
Baron Zemo's expression tightened, and he quickly gripped his rifle, pointing the muzzle at the uninvited guest.
"We haven't investigated you."
"However, as far as I'm concerned, there are no secrets in this world."
"I am a Mystic Arts Mage."
Chen Ji smiled.
He had been searching for Wanda's whereabouts within the Mirror Dimension, and now he had finally found her!
But they discovered that Wanda was about to face danger.
This was unexpected and contradicted the history of the Main Universe.
Fortunately...
Wanda hasn't joined Hydra yet!
In this way, his kidnapping plan would have a very high probability of succeeding.
"Mystic Arts Mage?"
"Walter?"
"Does magic still exist in this world?"
Baron Zemo frowned slightly.
Chen Ji's appearance caught them completely off guard, leaving them utterly unprepared.
He then turned sharply to Wanda and Pietro. Could there be some unknown Mystery about these twins?
He can't just sit here and wait to die!
In an instant.
He then flashed in front of Wanda and took her hostage!
If Chen Ji makes any rash move, he will pull the trigger and take Wanda's life!
"Zemo."
"I bet your gun isn't loaded."
"Give it a try."
Chen Ji's smile was enigmatic.
This caused Baron Zemo's expression to darken.
He felt the weapon was lighter!
Did the bullet really disappear?
Magic...
It can even retrieve objects from a distance?!
This was completely beyond his comprehension!
"Put down your weapons."
Let's talk.
"I know you have a happy and fulfilling family life, and I don't want to hurt you unless it's absolutely necessary."
Chen Ji opened his palm, and a string of bullets fell down, a skill so magical that it greatly shocked Baron Zemo.
Even the twins were taken aback.
Because...
The two of them didn't know Chen Ji at all!
Why was Chen Ji able to save her?!
You can call me... Chen.
"I come from Kamar-Taj."
"Zemo."
"Are you interested in becoming the Prime Minister of Sokovia?"
"An opportunity to rise to power is before us."
"Up to you."
A glint of light flashed in Chen Ji's eyes.
Sokovia...
In the not-too-distant future, we may face the catastrophe of the Age of Ultron, and be destroyed in an instant.
Certainly.
It's also possible that the status quo will remain, because his intervention will prevent Ultron from appearing.
In either case, it would contradict his plan.
After all, he needs a huge amount of Luck Value to upgrade all his attributes!
Establishing the Rune Academy and forming the Mystic Council can bring about significant changes in one's destiny. Supporting Baron Zemo to the throne as the Prime Minister of Sokovia will naturally bring no shortage of rewards!
One point of Luck Value is equivalent to one day of life.
Chen Ji's Luck Value once plummeted to negative numbers, to the point of being [Extreme Bad Luck].
Looking back now, it wasn't just Extreme Bad Luck; it was a life-threatening situation!
Therefore, he must ensure that the Luck Value is within a safe range.
Upgrade the entry to "Longevity and Immortality".
We must grasp both aspects firmly!
"To become the Prime Minister of Sokovia?"
Are you kidding me?
Baron Zemo was speechless.
This 'Mystic Arts Mage' who appeared out of nowhere is completely ignorant of the ways of the world and has no understanding of the logic of how a country operates!
Can he simply choose whom to make prime minister?
How could that be!
Although he had never been to the East, he had heard the great man's famous saying, "Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun!"
He had neither guns nor sufficient financial resources.
The position of commander of the Echo Scorpion Special Forces team could be replaced or replaced by someone else at any time.
Even if he wanted to bring about change, he was powerless to reverse the situation!
"Strength?"
"I can give it to you."
"Including the Echo Scorpion Squad you command."
"As for... Wanda and Pietro, leave them to me."
"Give me your trust, and I will repay you with peace."
Chen Ji rubbed his palms together, and an abstract Rune appeared out of thin air, its light dazzling and surrounded by a brilliant glow.
This left everyone with expressions of disbelief.
Even Wanda and Pietro were speechless, completely unable to make sense of it!
When did I get involved with a Mystic Arts Mage?!
"Peace..."
Baron Zemo's eyes flickered.
The tragic events of Sokovia remain vivid in his memory to this day.
Peace?
He had almost forgotten how to spell the word!
It wasn't until Chen Ji brought it up again that he remembered that there was almost no war or conflict in countries outside of Sokovia.
Especially since the great Eastern power has been in a state of peace and stability for many years, it actually adds a bit more persuasiveness to Chen Ji's words!
"Western mythology."
"God sent a great flood in an attempt to exterminate mankind, but mankind hid in Noah's Ark."
"But when the East encountered a great flood, it made a completely different choice."
"We'll send Yu the Great to control the floods!"
"Zemo."
I'll give you time to think it over.
"Before that, I suggest you move your family to a safe place, preferably Greenwich Village, Bleecker Street, New York."
"Because it's right under my nose."
"If you mention my name, Nick Fury will help."
Chen Ji smiled.
Then, a Mystic Portal opened, leading directly to Malibu Street in Malibu City, California.
Wanda and Pietro, by some strange twist of fate, left with Chen Ji and fled Sokovia.
After all, Baron Zemo was going to kill two people!
If not now, when?
[Your intervention brought about a major turning point in the fate of the Maximoff Twins; you are awarded 500 points of Luck Value.]
Just then, the voice announcement from the Entry System rang in Chen Ji's ears.
A smile involuntarily appeared on his face.
500 points of Luck Value!
It seems he really made the right choice coming here!
Just in time!
Otherwise, if Wanda and Pietro join HYDRA, it will be difficult to gain their gratitude!
"I hope I can really rewrite Wanda's destiny."
Chen Ji shook his head secretly.
Wanda, in the Main Universe, suffered the loss of her family, her husband, and her children.
And this is the necessary path she had to take to become the Scarlet Witch.
Because the Scarlet Witch wasn't born, she was forged!
With the closure of the Mystic Portal...
Baron Zemo's expression was complicated.
The Echo Scorpion Squad members beside him were also speechless with shock, as if they had witnessed a miracle.
"Sir..."
"Should we inform His Excellency the Prime Minister?"
A trusted confidant lowered his voice and gave a silent reminder.
"No need."
"His Excellency is very busy and will not concern himself with such trivial matters."
Let's go.
"Just pretend nothing happened."
Baron Zemo nodded.
If any member of the team dares to leak secrets, he will also be executed!
Fortunately, the members of the Echo Scorpion Squad were all personally selected and specially trained by him, so he didn't have this worry.
Malibu Street.
Malibu City.
Razor Villa, perched on the edge of a cliff.
Tony Stark is testing his newly developed 3D printing device.
This large machine has overcome technical challenges; it uses metal powder as the raw material for spray printing.
His ability to easily print conventional machine parts led to the creation of his Mark 7, Flight Pod Armor was a great success.
Furthermore, within his Strongest Brain, there are countless design schemes that have already iterated the Mark Series Armor to version 42!
He named it "Prodigal Son Armor"!
It is an advanced version of the Flight Pod Armor.
It adopts modular automated assembly technology.
Individual parts can be pieced together to form a brand new suit of armor!
But...
He still had no clue about developing the Energy Ring, because Chen Ji hadn't brought any magical materials. Without even the materials, how was he supposed to create a physical object?
Even today!
A Mystic Portal slowly opened.
Tony Stark removed his goggles, a strange look rising on his face, only to see three figures appear one after another in the laboratory.
"List?"
"The little fellow you brought is also Mystic Arts Mage?"
"This is not a place for your Mystic Arts Mage to gather."
Tony harbored resentment in his heart.
He had absolutely no interest in such low-class goods.
He was always the arrogant and disdainful Iron Man, not anyone's nanny.
"Tony Stark ..."
Iron Man?!
"You!"
"They killed our parents!"
After a brief moment of surprise, Wanda and Pietro, upon seeing Tony Stark, were consumed by boundless rage and immediately began to curse him fiercely.
This left Tony completely baffled!
Waterfa?
When did he kill the young couple's parents?
However.
The unforgettable and painful memories remain with Wanda even now that she is an adult.
She remembered that the missile had Stark Industries' logo printed on it!
If Stark Industries hadn't produced that missile, her parents wouldn't have perished!
Wanda.
"Pietro."
I suggest you calm down.
"Stark produces missiles, but cannot decide their purpose. It's like a thug wielding a kitchen knife; you can't blame the blacksmith who made the knife."
"Calm down."
"Be careful, I'll send you back to Baron Zemo."
Chen Ji waved his hand.
Gradually.
The Maximoff Twins also calmed down.
Although neither of them had calmed down, they both knew that they were on Tony Stark's territory, and that the Mystic and Tony Stark had a close relationship, so fighting would not do them any good!
"List."
"Are you planning to develop Energy Ring, or are you trying to mess with my mentality?"
"I suggest you send these two siblings away."
"Otherwise..."
"I have no motivation whatsoever."
Tony shrugged.
He has severed ties with the past, shutting down weapons research and development departments. In the 1990s, Obadiah Stane was in charge of Stark Industries!
This matter...
He certainly deserves pity, but what does that have to do with him?
That's dark humor!
"Tony."
"I won't just bring an ordinary person to you. Also, I've prepared the magical materials. Is this the 3D printer you developed?"
Chen Ji flipped his hand over.
Immediately, piles of Dragon-Scale Metal appeared in front of Tony Stark.
Dragon-Scale Metal.
Its texture is hard, like blood jade, surrounded by a bright luster, and exudes a cold and mysterious aura.
This made Tony Stark's eyes light up, and he immediately mobilized Jarvis to scan the various data of the Dragon-Scale Metal.
"Gentlemen."
"This pile of magical materials does not belong to any known element, nor does it fall into the category of metals; it seems more like a biological material."
"It possesses extremely high hardness and a lightweight feel; however, further testing is needed to determine other relevant data."
Jarvis's voice rang out.
The scan alone yielded preliminary parameters for the Dragon-Scale Metal, which thrilled Tony Stark, filling him with a long-lost excitement. So, magical materials really existed?
Biometals?
What kind of creature would shed scales of this size?
How many Ancient Coins did you spend?
"This pile of bio-metal, at least ten pieces, five of which are bio-metal, is enough for me to develop magical armor."
Name your price.
Tony Stark, with his vast wealth, is finally able to make his long-desired magical armor a reality.
It is entirely possible to add modular assembly technology to magical armor.
Biometals.
Far more suitable for forging armor than conventional metals!
However, special equipment is needed to grind the scales into powder!
"Cost price."
"One dragon scale costs one hundred million US dollars."
Don't worry about the price.
"Because you simply can't buy this material on the market."
Chen Ji extended one index finger.
This price is really very fair!
After all, Dragon-Scale Metal is so scarce that it is considered an important strategic resource even in the Ta Lo Secret Realm and Kamar-Taj.
US dollars?
It's nothing more than colored paper issued by the Federal Government.
The Hidden World doesn't recognize it at all!
Besides, only he can provide Tony Stark with Dragon-Scale Metal. No matter what price he offers, Tony Stark will have to accept it, even if he has to hold his nose!
I'll adjust my thinking today and resume two updates a day tomorrow.