"Boom!"
A stealth fighter jet, like a ghost piercing the night sky, landed silently.
This is an abandoned private estate outside London, United Kingdom.
The cabin door opened.
Luca, wearing a trench coat, was the first to come out.
Following closely behind was Wanda, who wore a black, tight-fitting leather outfit that perfectly accentuated her figure.
Of course, there's also Gwen Stacy in her casual jacket.
"Sir, the manor's security system has been taken over. There are no signs of life within several kilometers."
JARVIS's gentle voice came through the miniature communicator in Luca's ear.
"Very good, activate area counter-surveillance. Also, buy the manor; it will be our temporary base in Europe."
Luca casually gave an order.
Soon, the three entered the manor.
Although this place has been abandoned for a long time.
But under JARVIS's control, the power and heating systems were quickly restored to operation.
Luca walked to the center of the hall and snapped his the Snap.
" JARVIS, report on the progress of the other employees."
"Yes, sir."
A huge holographic globe projection suddenly lit up in the center of the hall.
Several different colored dots of light twinkled on the globe.
Mr. Pietro is currently in Berlin, Germany.
As JARVIS finished speaking, the holographic projection switched to a scene on the streets of Berlin.
In the footage, a silver lightning bolt streaks across the bustling Berlin Wall ruins.
It was moving so fast that even the roadside surveillance cameras could only capture a blurry afterimage.
No! No! It's not here either!
Pietro's impatient words rang out on the channel.
" Luca, I've searched every inch of Berlin! I haven't seen a single person who looks like Loki!"
"Calm down, kid. You're just fast, you don't have X-ray vision."
No matter how fast you run, you can't possibly see everyone's face clearly in a second.
Frank's speechless voice came through the channel.
The scene shifts to an ice field in Russia, Siberia.
Frank lay prone on a snow-covered hill, a sniper rifle set up in front of him.
At that moment, he was staring at an abandoned military base a few kilometers away through a thermal imaging scope.
"I didn't find any targets here either. But I took care of a few Hydra remnant strongholds hiding here."
"By the way, boss, the gun you gave me is amazing."
"I don't even need to consider wind speed or bullet drop; I can just lock onto the head."
"Then kill a few more, and I'll give you a bonus," Luca replied with satisfaction.
Peter, what about you over there?
"I'm here, Mr. Luca!"
Holographic projection has arrived in Tokyo, Japan.
Peter Parker is hanging upside down from the top of Tokyo Tower.
Braving the strong winds, he held a portable energy detector in his hand.
"I'm scanning for unusual energy fluctuations in Tokyo Bay!"
"The technology here is very advanced, but no energy readings similar to those of the Space Stone have been found."
Peter seemed very excited and clearly enjoyed his publicly funded trip abroad combined with his mission to save the world.
"However, Mr. Luca, the sushi here is really delicious!"
"I treated some local police officers to a late-night snack, and they thought I was a special forces soldier from the United States!"
"Eat your fill and get back to work, Four Hundred Auntie. I'm not paying for you to dine and drink on public funds."
Luca rolled his eyes in exasperation.
Since the meeting two days ago, the entire Justice League has been on full alert.
Because they knew that Loki possessed an Infinity Stones powerful enough to destroy the Earth.
But the problem is, Loki disappeared.
They vanished without a trace, as if they had evaporated from the earth.
Although Luca didn't know where the other person had gone.
But he firmly believed that if Loki wanted revenge, he would definitely reappear.
So, Luca made a decision.
The Justice League members were dispersed around the world to conduct a global, comprehensive search.
No matter where Loki hides, as long as he dares to show his face and use the power of the Space Stone, he can stop them.
The Justice League will arrive immediately and give him a loving lesson.
" Thor."
Luca tapped on the table.
Are you sure your dear younger brother would like hiding in these places?
There was a few seconds of silence on the communication channel.
Then came Thor's muffled voice.
" Luca, my friend. You must understand Loki."
He is a proud man.
"I've always loved glamorous things, places filled with mystery and ancient architecture, and of course, crowded places."
Thor swallowed the food in his mouth and took a big gulp of beer.
"Therefore, he would never hide in a desolate desert."
" Loki will definitely go to a historic city, like Rome, Paris, or... London on Earth."
London?
Luca stroked his chin.
He and Gwen Stacy are currently in Wanda outskirts of London.
" JARVIS, pull up CCTV footage from central London and the surrounding area."
"Focus on museums, churches, and any buildings that may have hidden underground spaces."
"Received, sir."
Luca turned off the projector and turned to walk to the window.
"Alright, since Thor says he might be in London, let's try our luck in the city center tonight."
" Wanda, Gwen Stacy, let's go shopping."
One hour later.
Central London, near Oxford Street.
Although it was late at night, this famous commercial street was still brightly lit and bustling with people.
Luca strolled leisurely down the street.
To his left, Gwen Stacy wore a trench coat and had her blonde hair down, looking like a college student visiting London.
To his right, Wanda wore a long white coat that covered her stunning figure.
But her exotic face still attracted the attention of countless passersby.
The trio walking down the street attracted more attention than Hollywood stars.
"To be honest, I don't quite understand."
Gwen Stacy whispered to Luca as she looked around at the dazzling array of shop windows.
"Since we're looking for Loki, why don't we have JARVIS scan London's energy fluctuations directly? Do we really think we'll run into him by just wandering the streets like this?"
"That's called taking a chance, little Gwen Stacy."
Luca chuckled and casually bought a serving of fish and chips from a street stall, handing it to the two of them.
" Loki is a mage; he has the ability to conceal his energy fluctuations."
"If the other party is determined to hide, even JARVIS will have a hard time finding him in a short period of time."
"But as Thor said, Loki is a vain fellow."
"If the other party is really in this city, they will never be content to hide in a basement forever."
"He'll definitely be out there making moves, or he'll deliberately create some chaos to show his presence."
Luca took a bite of the fried fish and nodded in satisfaction.
"So, all we need to do is wander around these busy, high-risk areas."
"We can arrive immediately if there are any magical fluctuations or unusual events."
Wanda took the fish and chips and took a small bite.
"But Luca, if Loki really summons his army, can we really handle it?"
There was still a hint of worry in Wanda's eyes.
Although she knew Luca was very strong.
But she still felt uncertain when faced with the legendary alien fleet.
"Don't worry, little witch."
Luca leaned close to Wanda's ear, grinning mischievously as he lowered his voice.
You need to know, aliens are people too.
"Every human being bleeds and can be killed."
"Moreover, their spaceships and weapons are extremely valuable technological materials."
"When they arrive, you follow behind me and unleash your Chaos Magic to your heart's content."
Wanda chuckled, and most of her worries dissipated.
"You're a truly shameless scoundrel."
Gwen Stacy rolled her eyes, but a smile played on her lips.
Just as the three of them were chatting and laughing as they walked across an intersection...
Sudden.
"Boom!"
A loud explosion came from a street in the distance.
Immediately afterwards, flames shot into the sky, accompanied by screams from the crowd.
Something's up!
Gwen Stacy and Wanda's expressions instantly turned serious.
Luca raised an eyebrow as well.
"Looks like we're in luck. Let's go see if it's Bambi."
The three of them immediately quickened their pace and rushed towards the direction of the explosion.
A few minutes later.
They arrived at the scene of the explosion.
This is a relatively secluded, retro-style street, lined with Victorian-era buildings on both sides.
At this point, the middle of the street was in complete chaos.
A double-decker bus was overturned and burst into flames.
Several cars in the vicinity were also involved in a chain-reaction rear-end collision, with sirens blaring incessantly.
Panicked passersby scattered in all directions, their screams and cries mingling together.
And next to the overturned bus.
Several terrorists armed with heavy firearms were firing wildly in one direction.
"Da da da da da!"
A hail of bullets struck the walls and ground of the street, sending sparks flying.
"These guys don't seem to be Loki's men."
Standing at the entrance of an alley, Luca, with his superhuman eyesight, instantly made out the terrorists' equipment and tattoos.
"They look more like mercenaries or a gang. And they seem to be hunting someone down."
Luca looked in the direction the terrorists were firing.
In a sunken doorway at the end of the street, several trembling civilians were hiding.
And standing before those commoners was a woman!
A woman in a green dress with long black hair and a gentle appearance.
Facing the barrage of bullets, the woman took a deep breath and pushed her hands forward.
The next second.
A shocking scene has unfolded!
The road in front of the woman seemed to come alive!
The road surface softened and reformed instantly, transforming into a stone wall several meters high.
A stone wall rose from the ground, blocking her and the common people's way!
"Puff puff puff puff!"
Countless bullets struck the stone wall, leaving only white dots, unable to penetrate!
Not only that.
The woman waved her hands again.
The stone wall surface instantly turned metallic, transforming into an indestructible shield!
"Fuck! What the hell is this?!"
The terrorists were completely dumbfounded.
Luca and his two companions, who were observing from the shadows, were also taken aback.
"Matter transformation?!"
Gwen Stacy stared wide-eyed at the woman in disbelief.
"She can actually change the molecular structure of objects?"
"Turning asphalt into stone, and then stone into metal? What kind of superpower is that?!"
Wanda also had a furrowed brow.
"I didn't sense any magical fluctuations from her. This ability is more like an innate... instinct."
Luca's eyes sharpened as well.
The ability to change the form of matter at will.
It is an extremely rare and high-level superpower.
"Not Loki, but it's still a big catch."
Luca was secretly calculating in his mind.
"If this ability could be incorporated into Stark Industries... or perhaps I could study her genes..."
"Wouldn't that save on material costs when building armor or repairing bases in the future?"
On the battlefield.
The woman blocked the bullet.
But she not only had to protect herself, but also the civilians behind her.
"No, we have to help her!"
Gwen Stacy noticed the woman's predicament.
When the bullets proved ineffective, the terrorists pulled out Rocket from their backs!
" Luca!" Gwen Stacy called out anxiously.
"I know."
Luca did not hesitate.
He absolutely would not allow such a fine talent to die in the hands of a few insignificant nobodys.
" Wanda, Gwen Stacy, clear the area."
"Clear!"
The words had barely left his mouth.
Gwen Stacy flipped her wrist.
Whoosh!
Two strands of Silk shot out like lightning, sticking to the two men carrying Rocket.
Gwen Stacy pulled hard.
"Bang!"
The Rocket flew out of her hand, but was caught in mid-air by Gwen Stacy using another Silk, and slammed hard against the wall.
at the same time.
Wanda's hands lit up with Chaos Magic.
"Get out of here!"
The crimson energy swept through the entire street like a whirlwind.
The terrorists didn't even have time to scream before they were thrown into the air!
They were thrown more than ten meters away, crashing heavily into buildings and cars, and immediately lost consciousness.
Crisis resolved.
The woman in the green dress finally relaxed as she saw the terrorists dealt with.
The wall in front of her collapsed instantly, turning into asphalt and gravel scattered on the ground.
The woman was breathing heavily, leaning weakly against the wall.
She looked up at Luca and the other two who emerged from the shadows, her eyes filled with wariness and confusion.
Who... are you?
Luca strode up to the woman and gave her a gentle smile.
"Don't be nervous, beautiful lady."
"We were just kind-hearted citizens who happened to be passing by."
Luca looked into the woman's wary eyes, his smile growing even more alluring.
"I am Luca Stark."
"Your magic trick was absolutely fantastic."
"Would you be interested in coming to Stark Industries and discussing a collaboration regarding matter conversion?"
The woman was stunned.
Luca Stark?!
That Playboy? The world's richest man? Superman?!
He glanced at Luca, then at Wanda and Gwen Stacy behind him.
These two women must be Scarlet Witch and Ghost-Spider from the Justice League.
She has lived for thousands of years, always carefully concealing her identity.
But today, in order to save lives, she had to reveal her power.
What made her even more uneasy was that Luca was smiling.
But her keen intuition told her that Luca was strong, stronger than herself!
"I... I'm called Sersi."
The woman hesitated for a moment, then revealed her name.
" Mr. Stark... thank you for your help."
"But... I don't need cooperation."
"Oh, Ms. Sersi."
Luca chuckled softly.
"In my dictionary, there has never been a word that is unnecessary."
"Now that you've revealed your superpowers, from this moment on, you're a priority for the Justice League to protect."
Luca gestured for him to proceed.
"Let's go, let's find a quiet place and have a proper talk about your future."