"Sif, you don't have to blame yourselves."
Tony consoled her in a proper manner, then changed the subject, "No one uses a cannon to swat a mosquito. Looking at the scale of their warships, their target is most likely not you, but Earth."
Sif said tactfully, "After hearing your comfort, I feel much better. It's just, if you could avoid using metaphors, I'd feel even better."
Tony shook his head. "That won't do. This metaphor is the essence of it all. Don't you think it's very vivid and lifelike?"
"Alright."
Seeing no one respond, Tony spread his hands and said to Steve, "Captain, contact Natasha, Pietro, and Hill."
Lucas asked, "What about Clint?"
It's bad luck to go into a team fight without the guy with a 100% win rate.
"Oh, he's semi-retired already. He should be at home with his wife right now. Last time I heard him say, his wife is pregnant. It won't be long before she gives him another big, chubby baby." Tony explained, a hint of envy in his tone.
"I see. Then let him stay home with his family. Remember to remind him that it's best to hide in an underground safe house these next few days."
Lucas sighed, regretting that the 100% win rate guy couldn't participate in the strategy. But it didn't matter, he also had a 100% win rate.
"What about you, Tony? You've been married for so long, when are you and Pepper going to have a child?" Gwen gossiped.
"Definitely before you and Lucas." Tony didn't directly answer, instead teasing Gwen.
"Lucas and I are still young." Gwen argued.
"Oh, why are there so many people outside? Did something happen recently?"
Everyone's eyes blurred as Pietro made a dazzling appearance.
Lucas asked, "Didn't you watch the news yesterday and today?"
Pietro shook his head. "No, why?"
Lucas patted Pietro's shoulder and said, "Young people should read more, eat fewer snacks, and sleep more."
Pietro: ?
A moment later, Pietro learned about the recent events through Ultron and decisively called his sister Wanda and her best friend G'iah to assist in the battle.
Natasha and Hill also arrived by Quinjet.
The Avengers had assembled.
Excluding Hill, 6 people were expected, and 7 people actually arrived.
No, there was also Ultron, who had taken over command of the Iron Legion.
Seeing this, Erin remembered her Phantom Band.
She whispered, "Gwen, should we call Matt and the others to come help too?"
Gwen looked at Erin in surprise and tapped her on the head. "They're not like you and me. They could easily die facing alien weaponry. You should tell them and your family to be careful during this time, and it's best to listen to what Lucas just said and hide in an underground air-raid shelter."
"Also, Erin, I won't stop you from participating in this battle, but you must also be careful. Although your current physique can resist ordinary weapons, you are not invincible."
"When your Spider-Sense triggers, you should still dodge, don't try to be a hero."
...
Algrim, the second-in-command of the Dark Elves, was rumored to be a Kursed. After becoming a Kursed, he changed his name to Kurse.
This time, the joint fleet invading Earth was led by him.
The Four Realms allied forces made a decision.
Malekith would go to Vanaheim, the Angel Queen would go to Svartalfheim, and Laufey would go to Alfheim.
Surtur, the Fire Demons, and his daughter Sindr would be responsible for continuing to blockade Asgard.
As for Midgard, the realm of mortals?
They unanimously agreed that it was unnecessary for them, as kings, to appear. It was sufficient for Kurse to go.
Here, Laufey secretly kept an eye out. He wanted Kurse to scout ahead for him and test the battle prowess of Lucas.
"Commander Kurse, we have entered Midgard's atmosphere. Where do we go next?" A Dark Elf who looked like a Commander asked.
Kurse asked, "Where is the capital of the mortal kingdom of Midgard?"
The Dark Elf Commander said, "Reporting to Commander Kurse, Midgard has over two hundred countries and has not achieved unification."
Kurse, curled his lips, though his expression showed no change, but the sarcasm in his tone overflowed. "Such a small planet, yet it has over two hundred countries."
After the sarcasm, Kurse said, "Then let's go to the capital of the strongest country on this planet and make them the first target."
The Dark Elf nodded. "Yes, Commander Kurse."
— — —
"Latest news, the alien fleet is heading towards the United States."
"The alien fleet is heading towards the United States? That's good news. We can let the United States probe the aliens' strength first."
Similar conversations played out in several major countries.
At S.W.O.R.D.
"Motherfucker, why do these aliens always come our way?"
At S.W.O.R.D. headquarters, Tyler Hayward cursed loudly after receiving the news.
"How is the army's preparation progressing? S.W.O.R.D. alone cannot resist these aliens."
The adjutant replied, "Time is too short, personnel at all Military Bases have not been fully assembled."
Tyler shouted, "What's the use of people? The focus is on the missile department, missiles!"
The adjutant said, "The military replied, no problem, all types of missiles can be launched at any time."
"Good."
Hearing this, Tyler finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Also, the super soldier unit, hurry them up. If it turns into urban warfare, missiles can't be used casually, we'll have to rely on them."
But just as Tyler had caught his breath, another bad news struck.
"Latest news, the alien warship's destination is suspected to be Washington!"
"What?!"
"Quickly inform the president and congressmen to go to the underground shelter!"
All at once, S.W.O.R.D. was in chaos.
Those with family in Washington immediately contacted their family.
Those without family in Washington could contact wealthy Washington businessmen. This news could sell for quite a bit of money.
The capital of the United States, Washington.
One moment, the sky was clear and bright.
The next moment, a dark cloud swept in, covering the sky and obscuring the sun.
As shadows fell, citizens couldn't help but stop, looking up in confusion.
Why was this cloud black?
Just as everyone was puzzled, the dark cloud split open, and a blinding beam of light shone down.
No! That's not right!
This wasn't sunlight, this was a high-energy laser cannon.
The main cannon of the Dark Elf flagship, carrying Kurse, suddenly fired.
A terrifying energy pulse instantly streaked across the void, hitting a certain white building.
Boom!!!
Accompanied by a rising mushroom cloud, a terrifying explosion sounded.
The white building was instantly reduced to dust.
The shockwave swept out, and the streets near the building were also instantly destroyed.
After the main cannon fired, the various muzzles of the Dark Elf flagship lit up accordingly.