Who knows?
Luca shrugged and smiled slightly.
"No matter what kind of monster or demon she is, as long as she's on Earth, she can't escape my grasp."
"I gave her my business card so that I could plant a seed in her heart."
"But I don't like being kept in the dark until this seed sprouts."
Luca stopped and turned to look at the dimly lit café not far away.
Through the window, you could see Sersi and Dane packing their things inside, preparing to leave.
Wanda.
Luca tilted his head slightly and whispered in Wanda's ear.
Can Chaos Magic completely conceal our form and energy?
Wanda paused for a moment, then realized what was happening.
She glanced in the direction of the coffee shop, her expression turning serious.
"If it's just invisibility, ordinary magic can do it. But if it's to completely shield oneself and evade detection..."
Wanda looked at Luca and said firmly.
"Give me enough energy, and I can use Chaos Magic to distort the reality around us."
"In other people's minds, we are like air that doesn't exist."
"Very good."
Luca nodded in satisfaction.
He reached out and intertwined his fingers with Wanda's, transferring energy to her.
"Now, give us the invisibility buff."
"We need to find out what kind of shady friends this so-called history researcher meets after get off work."
As energy was injected, the red light in Wanda's eyes grew stronger.
"Buzz!!"
A layer of red energy rippled out, instantly enveloping Luca, Gwen Stacy, and Wanda.
The next second.
Three living people vanished into thin air on the streets of London.
They left no trace; not even the puddles on the ground reflected their shadows.
A few minutes later.
The door to the cafe was pushed open.
Sersi walked out arm in arm with Dane.
" Dane, you should take a taxi home first."
"I suddenly remembered that there's an important document in the museum that I need to check tonight. There's a very important academic conference tomorrow."
With an apologetic look on her face, Sersi offered an impeccable excuse.
"Going to work so late? It's too dangerous. I'll go with you," Dane said worriedly.
"No need, it's just a few documents, I'll take a look and leave."
Sersi gently patted Dane's chest, her tone tender yet firm.
"You must have been frightened tonight too, go home and get some rest."
After finally calming Dane down, I watched him get into a taxi and drive away.
The gentleness on Sersi's face vanished instantly, replaced by a solemn expression.
She then quickly walked into a dark alleyway without surveillance cameras.
After confirming that no one was around, she took out a strangely shaped communicator.
This communicator doesn't look like a technological product from Earth; it looks more like an ancient work of art.
"Drop."
Sersi entered several passwords on the communicator.
A faint golden energy shield enveloped her, clearly a barrier to prevent eavesdropping.
However.
With the Chaos Magic distorting reality and disregarding the laws of fact, this so-called anti-eavesdropping barrier was utterly ineffective against the three eavesdroppers.
They stood concealed, swaggering less than two meters from Sersi, their presence clearly visible even on Sersi's communicator.
The communicator is connected.
The screen was split into two images.
On the left is a woman with a composed demeanor, dressed in golden armor.
On the right is a man wearing blue armor, with a cold face and sharp eyes.
" Sersi? What happened so late?"
Ajak's words came through the communicator, and he sounded very concerned.
" Ajak, Ikaris, the situation has changed."
Sersi took a deep breath and said somewhat anxiously.
"I was attacked on the streets of London today, and I had to reveal my abilities to save people. But that's not the point."
"The important thing is, I met Luca Stark."
Upon hearing the name, Ikaris on the other end of the communicator frowned.
"Are you talking about the world's richest man who caused a stir in Los Angeles and Wakanda?"
"Just a human who got a little mutant power and became arrogant. He discovered your identity?"
"Yes, but he didn't expose me directly; his words were full of probing and warnings."
At this point, Sersi bit her lip.
"Not only did he know I was faking it, but he also mentioned Asgard and the impending alien fleet invasion of Earth!"
Upon hearing this,
Ajak and Ikaris's expressions changed instantly.
Asgard? Alien Invasion?
Ajak's expression became extremely solemn.
Odin once swore that he would not easily interfere with Midgard.
"If a large-scale alien fleet were to invade, Earth's existing defenses would be utterly inadequate to withstand it."
So what?
Ikaris interrupted coldly.
"The lives and deaths of Earthlings are none of our concern. Our mission is to eliminate the Deviants and ensure that human civilization can multiply to a sufficient number."
"As long as the human population reaches the standard required for Emergence, Tiamut can successfully awaken."
"In this process, even if some humans die, it doesn't matter."
Luca, who was hiding to the side, frowned deeply when he heard the words "Deviants," " Emergence," and "Tiamut."
"It sounds like these guys aren't just not from Earth, but they're using humans as... sustenance?"
Gwen Stacy and Wanda were also terrified, and the two of them gripped Luca's arm tightly.
Over the communicator, Sersi's tone turned angry.
" Ikaris! You can't be so Coldblood! We've lived on Earth for over seven thousand years; humans are sentient beings too!"
"If the alien fleet destroys Earth, Tiamut will perish along with it! Arishem's mission will fail!"
Ignoring Ikaris, Sersi looked anxiously at Ajak.
" Ajak, we have to do something. If what Luca Stark said is true, we can't just stand by and do nothing."
"Moreover, Luca Stark's strength is terrifying."
"I've experienced him up close; he felt even more dangerous than the Deviants."
"What if the other party discovers our plan, or becomes an obstacle to the Emergence..."
"Then I'll kill him."
Ikaris interrupted Sersi without hesitation, a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes.
"No one can stop Arishem's will."
"If Stark dares to interfere with our mission, I'll burn him to ashes with Cosmic Rays."
Hearing Ikaris's arrogant declaration...
Luca, hidden in the shadows, couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
"Twist my neck? Cosmic Rays?"
"Very good, Smurf. I'll remember you."
"I hope that when you finally come looking for me, your bones will be as hard as your mouth."
Ajak was silent for a moment on the communicator.
" Ikaris, do not act rashly."
As the leader of the Eternals, Ajak was much more composed than Icarus.
"Our orders are not to interfere in the internal affairs of humankind."
" Luca Stark is currently the most influential individual in human society."
"If you rashly kill him, it will cause widespread panic on Earth, which will hinder the smooth progress of the Emergence."
" Sersi."
Ajak looked at Sersi.
"You should remain in London and keep a low profile."
"But you must not approach Luca Stark again, nor respond to his probing."
"I will personally verify the matter regarding the intrusion."
"If it truly reaches a point where the survival of Earth is threatened, I will consult with Arishem regarding whether to intervene."
"Until then, all of us must continue to remain hidden."
"Understood." Sersi nodded.
" Ikaris, how's the cleanup of the Deviants going on your end?" Ajak asked, turning his head.
"Only a few left," Ikaris replied.
"I'll come find you after I've finished dealing with this."
Communication ended.
Sersi put away the communicator and let out a long sigh.
She looked up at the night sky, her eyes filled with only confusion and exhaustion.
"Seven thousand years... How much longer are we going to have to stay here...?"
Sersi muttered something to herself, then turned and walked out of the alley.
Until Sersi's figure disappeared at the end of the street.
Luca and his two companions, who were invisibility, only revealed themselves after Wanda dispelled the magic.
" God..."
Gwen Stacy took a deep breath and felt a chill run down her spine.
" Luca, who do you think they really are?"
"Judging from their conversation, they seem to have lived on Earth for seven thousand years?"
"Moreover, it seems they are keeping humans in captivity in order to awaken something called Tiamut?"
Not only Gwen Stacy, but Wanda was also pale.
" Cosmic Rays sound very powerful. Ikaris also makes me very uncomfortable."
Luca didn't speak immediately.
She simply watched the direction Sersi had left in and smiled softly.
"I see."
" The Eternals, the Deviants, the Celestials, Arishem, and Tiamut."
Although he didn't know the stories behind these terms, he had already deduced a general idea based solely on the conversation they had just had.
If nothing unexpected happens, these guys who claim to have lived on Earth for seven thousand years are actually Gardener sent by an alien life form.
And Earth is their incubator.
Humans are merely nourishment to provide energy for the hatching monster.
Once the human population reaches a sufficient number, Tiamut will hatch.
The price of breaking free from its shell is the destruction of Earth.
"What a bunch of arrogant parasites."
Luca snorted coldly.
He didn't care about the lives of all humanity, after all, he wasn't some morally superior savior.
but!
Earth is his territory!
Stark Industries ' commercial empire was built here.
He had just acquired Osborn and taken over Wakanda, making Hell's Kitchen his backyard.
Now, a bunch of alien artifacts that appeared out of nowhere actually want to blow the Earth into the sky?!
This is practically like dancing on your own grave!
"Did that Smurf just say he was going to snap my neck?"
Luca looked at Gwen Stacy and Wanda, his killing intent palpable.
"Since they don't want to interfere with humanity, then I'll force them to intervene."
" Wanda, remember Sersi's energy frequency."
Luca straightened his clothes.
"Once we've resolved the Loki issue, I'll personally settle this score."
"I will show them who really calls the shots on Earth."
As for Tiamut...
Luca smiled slightly.
"Just a monster that can devour the energy of a planet and hatch from it, isn't that a gift given to me?"
"If I suck it dry..."
"Let's go, let's continue searching for Loki."
Luca put his arms around the two women's waists, in a great mood.
"I can't wait to see what Loki has been up to."
On the other side.
After returning to my apartment in central London.
Sersi tossed her bag onto the sofa and collapsed wearily.
The room was pitch black, with no lights on, only the streetlights outside casting long shadows on the floor.
In the quiet room, Sersi's heartbeat sounded exceptionally clear.
At this moment, she kept replaying every detail of her meeting with Luca Stark in her mind.
" Luca Stark..."
In the darkness, Sersi whispered the name.
"Who exactly is he? Or rather, what is his existence?"
As Eternals has lived on Earth for over seven thousand years, Sersi has witnessed countless heroes and tyrants throughout human history.
But those people, faced with the Eternals who possess near-infinite lifespans and god-like technology...
They are all just fleeting passersby, or fragile mayflies.
However, Luca gave her a completely different feeling.
When Luca sat opposite her, Sersi felt a sense of oppression.
The feeling was like Ikaris standing on the other side.
"No, it might be even more dangerous than that."
Sersi hugged her arms tightly, recalling Luca's eyes that seemed to see right through her.
"He was born in this era, so why would he know about Asgard? Why would he know about the alien fleet?"
"What's even more outrageous is that it could accurately predict my reaction."
"Moreover, the subtle energy fluctuations emanating from him..."
Sersi closed her eyes, trying to recall something.
But no matter how she thought about it, Luca gave her the feeling of an abyss that could devour everything.
Shaking her head, Sersi took out the business card that Luca had left for her from her bag.
In the dim light, I could see a line of golden Stark Industries lettering.
Stark Industries is always happy to provide protection for its valuable customers.
Luca's words before he left echoed in my ears once more.
Sersi gave a wry smile.
"Protection? Doesn't this tell me that Earth is his territory?"
"If Ikaris really provokes him..."
Thinking of this, a feeling of unease welled up in Sersi's heart.
Ikaris was the most powerful warrior among the Eternals.
Not only is it invulnerable to swords and spears, but it can also fly, and its eyes can emit Cosmic Rays.
For thousands of years, their highest mission has been to carry out the tasks Celestials, and they will absolutely not allow anyone to disrupt the Emergence.
If Ikaris really does face off against Luca Stark...
" Ikaris will lose."
The thought suddenly popped into Sersi's mind, startling even herself.
"How could I think that? Ikaris is Eternals! He possesses Eternity life and power bestowed by the gods!"
Sersi shook her head vigorously, trying to banish the absurd thought.
However, Luca's cynical smile lingered like a nightmare.
" Ajak is right, we cannot act rashly."
" Luca Stark is a variable."
"If Emergence is truly discovered, he will definitely not stand idly by."
"What if a powerful person knew that a monster lurking within the Earth could destroy the planet...?"
As she pondered this, Sersi swallowed hard.
"Then the other side will not only prevent the Emergence Tiamut, but may also..."
Sersi dared not think any further and quickly and carefully put the business card deep into the drawer.
"We must keep a low profile, at least until we know Luca's true stance!!"