With three Devil Fruits at Tier 3, Psychic Domination and Water Magic at Dominator level, and strength comparable to peak-era Superman, Vincent Hall's power had long reached the peak of the Skyfather level.
Even if Dormammu stood before him, Vincent wouldn't flinch.
His power was already greater than many evil gods.
The weapon he forged was no simple tool.
The base material was Vibranium.
But after his atomic forging, it transcended the properties of Vibranium.
It became a true supernatural weapon.
"Thank you. I like this sword very much." Agent Hill winked at Vincent with a seductive charm. "But my swordsmanship lessons need to restart."
"I suggest you find a Chinese sword master to teach you techniques. But until then, you can easily cleave people in half with one hand."
Vincent smiled.
"No, that would waste the sword you made."
Hill turned around.
Nick Fury rushed over with his team.
Captain America in an old-school jacket.
Tony Stark in a suit, sporting his goatee.
And Bruce Banner in a plaid shirt.
"Hill, are you okay?"
Steve Rogers asked with concern.
He held his star-spangled shield.
At the same time, he looked at Vincent warily.
Seeing Vincent's face, Tony Stark turned to leave.
But Vincent's gaze landed on him. Tony had to bite the bullet, suppressing his internal depression, and stood at the back.
"Tony, don't tell me this base belongs to Stark Industries too."
Vincent smiled.
"NO. This is my money. Not Stark Industries' money."
Tony retorted stubbornly.
"Relax, Mr. Hall. This base didn't cost you a cent. Not a single penny."
Bruce and Steve looked at Tony curiously.
Tony explained to them: "This is a Stark Industries shareholder. Even with only 1%, he's a shareholder. Also, he's the Chairman of Oscorp. Wait, no. Oscorp was privatized by this guy. Damn it, that company is his personal property."
Tony looked at Vincent with sudden envy.
"Privatization ensures maximum profit. Plus, some key strategic info at Oscorp can't be public. So, privatization is the best choice."
Vincent spread his hands. "I presume this is Captain Rogers, Dr. Banner, and Director Fury. We finally meet."
"Mr. Hall, welcome to the Avengers Base."
Fury managed a smile.
Even if it was forced.
"Oscorp? Isn't that Norman Osborn's?" Bruce asked confusedly.
He and Norman were top biologists. He knew the name. Norman was much more famous than Bruce.
"Let's not discuss that now. You all go in. I have things to say to Mr. Hall."
Fury stopped smiling.
"Vincent, nice to meet you." Steve finally relaxed his guard and nodded.
He saw Hill chatting happily with Vincent. Lovers?
Vincent nodded.
He had little interest in this old fossil, but based on the movies, Steve was a pure soldier.
The only thing Vincent admired was his resilience.
His indomitable will.
"We finally meet, Mr. Hall. Though the occasion isn't great."
Fury looked seriously at the Ice Demon.
Knowing Vincent's power, the battle-hardened spy kept his cool.
"I think it's just right."
Vincent looked at Fury.
Movie Fury was a competent commander. Calm, fearless, wise.
Except for being too soft on Skrulls.
"You came to the Avengers Base specifically? Did you know about Loki? Right, you were in New Mexico and met Thor."
Fury recalled Vincent's contact with Asgardians.
Asgard was known to Fury. But mostly from myth.
Loki was a legend. Now he was real.
"Asgardians rule the Nine Realms, including Earth. But I forgot about them long ago. They don't intervene in Earth affairs," Vincent said calmly.
"Then why did this Loki appear?"
Fury didn't mention the Tesseract.
"I warned you. I even told Hill about the six Infinity Stones. Do you know how big the universe is? Why are the Stones on Earth? Do you really think the Avengers alone can stop the dark hands coveting Earth? The Tesseract is just the start. You've had the Space Stone for a long time, researching it. But those who covet the Stones will eventually face backlash."
Vincent's face turned serious.
"This is just the beginning. The prelude to war. Director Fury, I hope you can hold on. Once true war descends, countless will die. But if all Stones fall into evil hands, it's not just Earth—the whole universe is threatened."
Fury disagreed. "We research the Tesseract to unlock energy. To give humanity stronger weapons. Even if we didn't research it, if they want it, they'll come. I'm preparing for war."
Clap clap.
"I admire your approach. You see it as your only chance to win."
Vincent applauded.
He appreciated Fury's proactive stance. Not sitting and waiting for death.
"I've seen the terror of aliens. Humanity must be strong. Prepared."
Fury said gravely.
Even facing the Ice Demon. He had to speak his truth.
"Actually, Earth's will has sensed the threat. It gave humanity the best potential—mutants. But ambitious men reject the gift. They think they control everything."
"Pathetic. Ignorance makes them miss the chance to survive."
Vincent thought of his old world. The Dharma Ending Age. No superpowers.
Marvel Earth was the Chosen Land.
Fury closed his eyes painfully.
"You know SHIELD is strong, but weak compared to the Government. Their will decides the future."
Fury knew the Mutant Policy was bullshit. It hindered evolution.
He wanted to recruit mutants.
But after the Alcatraz War, humanity won but still feared mutants. The Cure was their weapon.
Because mutants threatened the 100-year-old power structure.
"Mr. Hall, how about a deal?"
Fury asked suddenly.
"You?"
Vincent looked at him.
"Solve the Hydra problem first. Then talk to me about deals."
Fury remembered Vincent's warning about Hydra.
Vincent had said many things. Fury thought they were bluffs. Now they were confirmed.
Pity. Such a man couldn't stand in the light.
Before Fury could continue, Vincent slowly levitated.
Flying without propulsion.
Gravity vanished around him.
Fury's face grew heavier.
I need to re-evaluate his power.
How strong is the Ice Demon? That would be an eternal question.
Meanwhile, Loki found a base. The plan began.
Fury took the Avengers to the Helicarrier.
The massive flying carrier opened everyone's eyes.
Hill took command. The Chinese sword hung at her waist.
Tony and Bruce worked together, tracking Gamma radiation.
Oscorp Tower.
"Raven, are you ready?"
Vincent looked at Raven in surprise.
"Yes. I am."
Raven took a deep breath.
She shouldn't covet more power. But Vincent showed her the future.
The future of the Morph Gene.
"Our synthetic gene isn't mature. Merging all strong genes into your polymorphic cells will cause unknown reactions."
Vincent advised.
He looked at her suspiciously.
"Is something on your mind? I planted a psychic defense in you. I can't read your mind without permission."
"No. I'm fine. Just feeling the storm coming. We need to prepare."
Raven smiled.
But Vincent knew better. "I need an answer."
"You know me. I hate secrets. It challenges my authority."
"Erik is dead!"
Raven blurted out.
"Who? Magneto?"
Vincent was surprised. "Didn't he regain his powers?"
Apart from a few beings, who could kill Magneto?
"Pyro sent photos. Erik is dead."
Raven showed him the photo.
"Strange. Who killed him?"
"Apocalypse!!!"
Raven whispered.
"Apocalypse was killed by Jean. He's dead."
Vincent shook his head. He saw Jean's memories. She killed him with Magneto.
"You were there. He died in front of you."
"No. We destroyed his body. But his consciousness transferred at the last moment!!!"
Raven said with certainty.
"Raven, leave this to me. I'll investigate."
Vincent became serious.
No one knew how many powers Apocalypse had. But that monster survived by transferring consciousness.
"Angel. Warren Worthington III. He wasn't dead then."
Raven sighed.
"I see."
Vincent nodded. The Mutant War was caused by Worthington Labs.
Angel, the heir, was turned into a Horseman.
Everyone thought he reformed. But Apocalypse's mind hid in him.
Now he returned and killed a weakened Magneto.
"Apocalypse can find us easily. If I don't get stronger... I'm fine, we just have different stances. But Psylocke... she was a Horseman."
Raven looked at Vincent.
Vincent smiled. "Interesting. I'll give Psylocke a choice. She has a trade with me. She can use it to ask me to kill Apocalypse."
Raven was shocked.
"I know you're strong. But Apocalypse accumulates powers with every transfer. His regeneration beats Logan and Wade. With Jean dead, no one can destroy him physically."
Mentioning Jean Grey.
Vincent had a thought.
Jean died recently. Apocalypse surfaced immediately.
He feared the Phoenix Force. So he hid until Jean died.
What a cowardly god.
"That was before. Now I am here. You and Psylocke don't need to worry."
Vincent's confidence encouraged Raven.
"Besides, I don't sense him in New York. New York is my territory. He won't dare run wild here."
Vincent expanded his psychic scan over New York.
He found nothing.
But Apocalypse might be hiding his presence.
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