Captain America and the others knew nothing about the Small World.
For the past few days, the three of them had been saying their proper goodbyes.
When it was time to part, Leon, Tony, and the others had all gathered on the first floor of Avengers Tower.
Across from Old Captain America.
Young Captain America had a hand on Carter's shoulder, and both of them were a little teary-eyed.
"Goodbye, everyone. I have to go back—to the world that still needs me, and fulfill my unfinished responsibilities."
Old Captain America held up a shield wrapped in black cloth as he bid everyone farewell.
At last, he waved to Young Captain America and Carter. "Don't miss me too much. Perhaps we'll meet again someday."
Old Captain America appeared very composed.
Calmly, he pressed the device on his wrist. Nanoparticles rapidly spread out, forming a grayish-white bodysuit.
The next instant, Old Captain America traveled away through the Quantum Tunnel and vanished before their eyes.
Looking at the empty space, everyone felt somewhat saddened.
It was the kind of emotion that always came with parting.
Besides, this might well have been a final farewell. They might never have another chance to see Old Captain America again.
Young Captain America pulled Carter into his arms.
Everyone gave the two of them some privacy and quietly left.
Only Howard and his wife remained.
A friend from a Parallel World had just departed.
But the four old friends had been separated for decades, and they had much to talk about.
Leon and Tony were both dressed in black, their hands tucked into their pockets as they headed for the top floor of Avengers Tower.
"Do you think Old Captain America will give his shield to Falcon after he goes back?" Tony casually asked.
"I don't think