"I will avenge those innocent people."
T'Challa shot Tony a look of bitter hatred, then quickly left.
Tony watched him go without trying to stop him. In fact, a faint smile curled his lips.
Some things were either never done or done countless times. If T'Challa could sacrifice ten thousand people to save his own life this time...
Then next time, he would not care about sacrificing ten thousand more.
So the moment he made his choice, Tony had already won.
"Go on. Enjoy your feast."
Tony murmured under his breath. Behind him, the little cuties of the Shadow Eater Corps chirped excitedly before scattering in every direction.
Once the little creatures had left, Tony turned and returned to his hotel room.
Meanwhile, at Wakanda's airport, a plane slowly touched down. Nick and a group of S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel disembarked one after another.
After taking in the unfamiliar foreign surroundings, everyone quickly turned their attention back to Nick, waiting for his instructions.
Doctor Doom stood among them, choosing to go along with the others as well.
After all, Nick had dealt with Tony many times and could be considered one of the people who knew him best. Following his lead was a safe bet.
Seeing everyone looking at him, Nick cleared his throat.
"Everyone, according to our intelligence, Tony likely came here for the Wakanda Kingdom's rare metal, vibranium. So I've decided to approach Wakanda's royal family first. If we can secure their help, we'll have the home-field advantage."
"I've already contacted Wakanda's reception staff. You'll head to the hotel to rest shortly, while the Captain and I go see what we can work out with the Wakanda Kingdom."
"Understood, Director."
Everyone acknowledged his instructions, then headed out of the airport.
Once they reached their hotel, Nick got everyone settled, then