When Lu Qi emerged from the Shadow World, he ran into Galacta, who had just returned.
"Back already?"
Seeing Lu Qi on the sofa, Galacta launched herself at him and landed in his arms.
"Where did you go?"
Lu Qi held her close, a contented smile on his face.
"To see Shuri. Wakanda made a deal with Asgard. They gave Asgard some Vibranium, and in return, Asgard had the Dwarves forge a suit of armor for Wakanda."
"It's finished already?"
Vibranium combined with Dwarven craftsmanship? Lu Qi wanted to see that armor for himself. It had to be impressive.
"Not yet. I went to Wakanda this time to help Shuri design it. An opportunity like this is rare, so she wants to make the design as perfect as possible."
"Fair enough. Once it's finished, let me come take a look."
They were enjoying a quiet moment together when a commotion suddenly broke out outside.
"Who's here?"
Lu Qi and Galacta exchanged a look. She seemed just as puzzled, so they headed outside.
From the balcony, they looked toward the noise and spotted Megatron standing in the street, surrounded by a crowd of curious onlookers.
Megatron saw Lu Qi and was about to greet him, but Lu Qi pointed upward. Megatron stopped and shot into the sky instead.
"He probably needs something from me."
"Mm. Go on. Just remember to come back for dinner."
"Are you cooking? Now I have something to look forward to."
In a secret room at the Pentagon.
"Looks like he's back."
The secretary of defense had received a report from his subordinates. Now he relayed the news to their partners.
"What are you getting at?"
"Nothing. I'm just testing whether you'd like to speak with him in person."
The secretary of defense was blunt. The