"You want to negotiate terms with me?"
Leon shook his head.
"Doom, I won't let my universe be destroyed in the collision, nor will I let my Earth fall into the Voidlands."
"There is an irreconcilable conflict between us—a conflict of ideals."
"And I can't possibly become your subordinate."
"If someone like me joined Battleworld, then when the time came, would you be the God Emperor, or would I?"
Doctor Doom stared fixedly at Leon.
After a long while.
He suddenly sighed.
"Then come."
Doctor Doom removed his metal mask, revealing a face identical to Tony's.
He turned and sat upon the throne, placing his hands on the armrests at either side.
He said calmly, "Then kill me again."
"You want to protect your Earth, and I want to protect my Multiverse."
"Go ahead and try in vain."
"This world will ultimately submit to me. That is its destiny."
Doctor Doom was utterly calm, already prepared to die countless times.
Just as Strange had outlasted Dormammu, he intended to outlast Leon as well.
Leon shook his head slightly.
"Time is great, but it isn't the most powerful force. Besides, your power is only a part of it."
"You had Strange continue searching for God Loki because you only obtained part of the Time Power."
"That power isn't even enough for you to directly bring about the ending you desire."
"Unfortunately, our ideas are ultimately opposed."
"This time, I won't hold back, Doom. It's a shame. I actually admire your determination to protect the universe."
Leon clenched his fist again.
The two stared at each other across the distance.
Doom's "Tony face" was drawn tight.
Leon was equally serious.
After a brief silence, Leon suddenly pointed at the mask in Doom's hand.
"Wait. Before we start, how about you put the