"We can't leave the Main Universe. That would give the one manipulating things behind the scenes an opening."
Mister Fantastic said this calmly and offered no further explanation, but after a few seconds of silence, Doctor Strange and Phoenix chose to follow his advice.
"It sounds like you might need our help. After all..."
Doctor Strange and Phoenix exchanged a glance. "We haven't sensed anything wrong on the magical or mystical side. So you've discovered someone in the shadows directing everything with some extraordinary technology?"
Mister Fantastic nodded, but showed no intention of asking either of them for help. Doctor Strange and Phoenix could hardly press him, so they turned their attention to repairing the Universe Barrier Robert had pierced.
"I'll try to bring Robert back before you finish repairing the breach."
Doctor Strange spoke.
"I'll leave the rest to you."
The three divided their tasks clearly. Phoenix erased the traces Robert had left behind, while Mister Fantastic produced an instrument resembling a pen. Some sort of pulse shot from its tip as he began repairing the sections Phoenix had cleared.
Doctor Strange closed his eyes and tried to contact Robert, who was still unleashing his might in the Cancerverse.
"Robert has never controlled such enormous energy before. Its impact has already cost him part of his sanity. This is my chance."
Brad took out the third virus he had previously shown the Beyonder.
"What a shame. They're too cautious. Otherwise, I could enter the Main Universe much more easily."
For the first time, Brad hesitated a little. Holding the test tube containing the third virus in one hand, he rubbed its surface a few times with the other.
Deadpool leaned closer, his eyes brimming with curiosity.
"Boss, what kind of virus is this one? Like those other two? Which