Mr. Fantastic looked around at everyone seated at the round table, his fingers lightly tapping the tabletop.
"Thanos's disappearance was indeed unusual, but what we should be focusing on now is the Universe Collision Crisis."
His voice was calm and steady.
"Besides, no matter what Thanos is plotting, we cannot relax our monitoring of parallel universes."
Black Panther gave a slight nod.
"Wakanda has deployed detectors at every key point. The moment a new universe makes contact, we'll receive an alert."
Tony leaned back in his chair and rubbed his temples.
"Speaking of which, I've already invited Bruce Banner to join the Illuminati."
He swept his gaze across the group before continuing.
"His intellect, combined with Hulk's strength, might help us find a new solution."
The group exchanged glances briefly, then nodded one after another.
"Banner is indeed a suitable candidate."
Namor folded his arms, his tone reluctantly approving.
"As long as he can keep that big green brute under control."
"Then it's settled." Tony snapped his fingers.
"I'll arrange for him to join our meetings as soon as possible."
The meeting room fell silent once more, everyone lost in thought over their own concerns.
Thanos's sudden disappearance, the threat of universe collisions, and unknown variables.
It was all like an intricate chess game, and they could not even see who their opponent was.
Black Panther suddenly looked up, his gaze sharp. "Perhaps we should ask Black Swan."
"Black Swan?"
Black Swan
Doctor Strange frowned slightly, recalling the woman they had imprisoned.
"Her words may not be trustworthy."
"But she came from another universe and knows more than we do." Black Panther rose to his feet and looked at the others.
"If Thanos's disappearance really has something to do with a greater crisis, she may be able to provide clues."