Chapter 176
"Based on the experts' advice, determining the Sentinels' limits might require deploying them on a real space battlefield."
The production manager reported truthfully.
When the result came out, everyone gasped.
The upgraded Sentinels now possess the capability to fight in space.
Similarly, this is precisely why he came here; he was kicked here by the experts, including those dwarves.
Lacking a better venue to test the Sentry's limits, they came up with the idea of using war to conduct the test...
"Well, that is indeed a problem, but I think as long as the Supreme looks further afield, there will certainly be plenty of opportunities like this."
Upon hearing this, the White Queen couldn't help but smile, and nodded in agreement.
Near the Earth's surface, at the headquarters of the S.W.O.R.D..
Erik Selvig was breathing heavily as he rapidly assembled one astronomical telescope after another.
"Based on my calculations and some metaphysical information I've provided, a once-in-a-millennium spectacle—the alignment of nine celestial bodies—is about to occur!"
As an astrophysicist, I am always exceptionally fascinated by the rare and spectacular phenomena that occur in the universe.
Recently, Erik calculated that another extremely rare spectacle will occur soon!
The nine celestial bodies will align in a straight line, a phenomenon known in ancient times as the "Nine Stars in Harmony."
"We must record this unprecedented scene."
Erik couldn't help but show a hint of ecstasy on his face.
For an astronomer, there is nothing more fulfilling than recording such extraordinary phenomena, since an astronomer's life is always finite, and these wonders can occur over a span of hundreds or even thousands of years.
"Thank you, Your Supreme, for establishing the headquarters outside the atmosphere. This allows for better observation of this extraordinary phenomenon!"
As they walked into the astronomical telescope.
Erik also didn't offer any genuine praise for Su Chen.
For others, the headquarters is located here simply to better manage everything on Earth and to reach it as quickly as possible.
But for astronomer Erik, it was a completely different story. Since it could be built outside the atmosphere, it meant that he could see the universe more directly!
This is why he was willing to risk everything to stay at headquarters.
"At this rate, in just a few hours, this unique and magnificent spectacle will unfold..."
Erik took a deep breath, then glanced at his precise watch and roughly calculated the time.
However, Erik didn't notice that some small black dots had suddenly appeared in the now-assembled astronomical telescope...
The direction that the astronomical telescope is currently pointed at is right next to the alignment of the nine planets.
It is also a shadowy area that cannot be reached by light.
Meanwhile, some strange and unknown things are happening in these shadowy areas.
In the universe, this shadowy region, where light cannot reach, is absolute darkness.
At this moment, the darkness seemed to come alive, and one spaceship after another silently sailed out from it.
It was also entirely black, with faint red light shimmering on it.
One ship after another.
Without a sound, as if they were born to belong to the darkness, countless spaceships emerged one after another from the darkness and lined up silently to one side.
These small spaceships, thicker at the top and thinner at the bottom, have an extremely sharp lower end, resembling an inverted long knife!
They are just some spaceships used for flying, but for some reason, just looking at their appearance gives off a bloody aura.
After a sufficient number of small spaceships had flown out, the entire darkness suddenly stirred!
A colossal spaceship, capable of encompassing almost the entire shadow region, slowly emerged from the darkness and appeared in space.
"After so many years, we're finally back..."
"Locate the fluctuations of the Aether, search for the Aether!"
"A fluctuation of Aether detected! In the Midgard!"
One whisper after another echoed within the massive interstellar flagship.
"Very well, then let us march there! The glory of our Dark Elves is about to begin!"
Finally, it was no longer the whispering voice of before; a gruff, stern voice suddenly rang out!
Immediately afterward, as if receiving a command, all the smaller spaceships began pouring into the spaceship in an endless stream!
Their purpose in coming out first was to scout out the outside situation and prepare for unknown dangers in advance.
Their mission is now complete.
After receiving all the smaller spaceships, the massive spaceship slowly turned, facing Earth, which was infinitely far away!
"The nine celestial bodies are about to align; our time is running out!"
Chapter 176
This is the interior of a massive spaceship, where a pair of red eyes slowly open.
"I can already feel the power of the Aether..."
Malekith slowly stood up from his seat, spreading his arms as if sensing something.
Vanaheim, one of the Nine Realms, was once their home.
As Dark Elves, that place belonged to their Dark World.
Long, long ago, they had a great idea: they wanted to use a dark substance called Aether to plunge the entire universe into darkness!
It was clearly unsuccessful.
Odin discovered all of this and reached out to stop it.
They drove out the Dark Elves, nearly wiping Dark Elves out.
Furthermore, the Aether, which the Dark Elves revered as supreme beings, were also taken away.
In order to conserve their own strength, and also to allow their race to rise again from the darkness.
After the Aether was taken away, Malekith led his people into a deep slumber.
During this long 12-year slumber, they can gradually recover their strength, conserve their energy, and prepare for the next, better opportunity.
Before I knew it, 5000 years had passed in the blink of an eye...
The convergence of the nine celestial bodies is about to occur, and the power of the Dark Elves has reached its zenith.
Similarly, Malekith had also vaguely sensed the call of the stolen Aether.
Right in the Midgard!
"Although I don't know why, I can hardly sense Odin's presence anymore, which is a good thing."
Sitting inside the almost completely dark spaceship, Malekith wore a satisfied smile.
Not only did they sense the presence of the Aether, but Odin's presence was also so faint as to be almost imperceptible, or even nonexistent.
Whatever Odin encountered, it was a great thing for the Dark Elves.
"Moreover, they are far too arrogant, actually placing an Aether in the Midgard."
Malekith maintained that smile on his face.
While they slumbered, Earth was the most backward of the Nine Realms.
Although 5,000 years have passed, Malekith believes that the Earth could not have changed much.
Reclaiming the Aether would be incredibly easy.
"With Odin no longer my biggest obstacle, I'd like to see who can stop me!"
A striking red glint flashed in Malekith's eyes!
The entire spaceship accelerated instantly.
Head straight ahead towards Earth!
Earth! Here I come!
A cruel smile had already appeared on the back of his face.
To Malekith, Earth was nothing more than a defenseless and vulnerable being!
The Dark Elves' spaceship is currently quite a distance from Earth.
However, with the spaceship operating at full power, the distance between the Dark Elves and Earth is rapidly closing!
"Perhaps when we arrive on Earth, those ignorant people will think they've encountered true gods. They'll probably never see a being as powerful as us in their lifetime!"
As the Earth gradually appeared and expanded in his field of vision, Malekith was filled with joy.
The Asgardians once referred to them as gods in Earth's legends.
If I were to plunge the entire Nine Realms into darkness now, would I be hailed as a creator god by the survivors on Earth years later?
Malekith's mind was also filled with various thoughts.
Just as Malekith was still in the throes of his euphoria, the S.W.O.R.D. also spotted this strangely shaped spaceship!
"A spaceship has been detected. It has no record in the database and is rapidly approaching Earth!"
"Based on the time calculation, the spacecraft will arrive on Earth in 26 minutes!"
"We have sent an order to the other party, demanding that they cease their actions and submit to inspection, but there has been no response!"
"Thermal activity detected on the enemy spacecraft suggests the activation of an attack-related switch."
At the headquarters of the S.W.O.R.D., police lights were already blaring.
Pale-faced Erik watched as countless people rushed around, their expressions hurried.
He had originally planned to savor this once-in-5000-years spectacle, but upon looking through the telescope, he unsurprisingly discovered a spaceship approaching from the sky...
Erik quickly reported the situation, and it soon attracted the attention of headquarters.
It's not surprising that the spacecraft could be detected, but it's quite intriguing if the spacecraft is consistently facing Earth!
Just as Malekith saw the Earth, the S.W.O.R.D. also completed its observation of the spaceship.
Captain Marvel, as the overall commander, stood in front of one huge screen after another, her brows furrowed.
"I've never seen a spaceship with this design before."
Captain Marvel looked at the uniquely designed spaceship and gently shook her head.
"But judging from their aggressive demeanor, they're probably not a benevolent bunch."
But as Captain Marvel watched the silent, yet menacing, cosmic flagship hurtling towards them from afar, she vaguely sensed something was amiss.
"But this is good. The spaceships produced in the interstellar dock have never been used even once. It's time to put them to good use."
Looking at the enormous spaceship in front of her, and the various warships of different shapes but the same color behind it, Captain Marvel suddenly smiled as well.
"Notify all fleets to prepare for combat!"
Captain Marvel was giving orders as she arrived at the headquarters exit.
"It's been a long time since I've encountered such an unreasonable spaceship. This time, I'm going to take action myself."
The shimmering energy began to flow into Captain Marvel's body, Captain Marvel activated her Binary Mode once again!
"Isn't it a bit of a waste to activate the Binary Mode against an enemy like this?"
Captain Marvel had just flown out of headquarters when she heard a voice coming from her side!
"Supreme?"
As Su Chen slowly floated towards her, Captain Marvel quickly straightened up.
"Having nothing to do on Earth, I suddenly saw all the fleets activated, and I became curious. I wanted to see whose arrival it was that warranted such a grand welcome."
Su Chen smiled and spoke.