White House, President's Office.
"Mr. President, this is the preliminary nationwide census report on superhumans."
The blonde, blue-eyed secretary gracefully placed a paper report on President Richards's desk, her voice soft and professional.
"According to the preliminary count, there are more than fifty thousand confirmed superhumans across the country. In addition, there are several thousand potential targets, as well as some wanted fugitives..."
"This is enough, Louise."
President Richards picked up the report and flipped through it casually, a satisfied smile on his face. "All right, you may leave now."
"Yes, Mr. President."
The secretary turned around. Her high heels made no sound against the carpet as she gently closed the heavy oak door behind her.
The office instantly fell silent.
Once he had confirmed that no one else was in the room, President Richards dropped his relaxed expression and set the document aside.
Then, he took out a strangely designed device. After a series of practiced operations, a deep blue beam shot from its tip, weaving through the air into a three-dimensional projection.
Within the projection stood a man wearing a towering crown and dark robes. His skin was an unhealthy blackish purple, and behind him was a bizarre, ever-shifting dimensional spectacle.
As expected, he had the same face as every Kang.
"The Pym family has returned." The figure in the projection spoke first, his voice low. "'Miles Zero' is with them as well."
"They weren't killed by Conqueror Kang?"
President Richards knitted his brows and snorted. "He couldn't even deal with a few old people and children? What a useless piece of trash!"
"Do not underestimate them." Kang said from within the projection. "'Miles Zero' himself is not difficult to handle, but a terrifyingly dangerous presence is hidden within him. Once awakened, it could destroy the world!"
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