On the helicopter, Ross, Betty, and others were dumbstruck. Couldn't believe their eyes.
Hulk and Abomination—two ferocious beasts. Easily destroyed half a block. Even the entire army was wiped out. Such monsters—actually beaten down by a little girl in two or three moves?
And that shattered space, those colorful lights—what were they?
Wizard magic?
How did things suddenly become so fantastical?
Was this still the world they knew?
For the first time, Ross felt the military's super-soldier program should stop.
History's two most powerful super-soldiers—beaten to the ground by a little girl with a stick. What was the point of continuing?
After the helicopter landed, Betty rushed out first.
"Bruce!"
She helped Banner up. He vomited a slug on her.
Betty: "..."
Seeing Banner's pale face, looking nearly collapsed, Betty could only turn pleading eyes to Hermione.
"Don't worry, he'll be fine after vomiting a while. Won't die."
Hermione crossed her arms. Leaned on her broomstick. Grinned.
Clearly a cute little girl—yet this smile seemed terrifying to everyone.
Organizing his thoughts, General Ross stepped forward. "This... young lady, thank you for your assistance. Now the military needs to take these two criminals back..."
"Nope!" Hermione interrupted directly. "Can't do that. These two are part of my deal with Fury. Can't give them to you."
Ross froze. Immediately realized what she meant.
He stiffened. "Impossible. This is a military experimental project. Absolutely cannot be handed to outsiders!"
"Don't care. Just not giving them!"
Hermione turned her head. Snorted.
A flash of anger crossed General Ross's eyes, but he forcibly suppressed it. "The people must be handed to me. Whatever Nick Fury promised you—that's his business."
Hermione snorted coldly. Then flames gathered around her. Formed a ferocious giant serpent. Stared menacingly at everyone below.
Rolling heat waves slapped their faces. Everyone was shocked speechless.
Compared to those strange methods, this direct power pressure felt even more suffocating.
"What, what is this..."
Betty was scared stiff. Banner and Blonsky—brothers in misery—exchanged glances. Both showed bitter smiles.
Casually vomited another slug.
Even Ross, who considered himself experienced, couldn't speak. Could only stare blankly at the flame serpent.
Only then did he remember Fury's earlier warning. Instinctively shuddered.
"Ring ring ring..."
The sudden phone ring freed them from the oppressive feeling.
Ross answered. Within a few sentences, started arguing with the other party.
Hermione could hear—vaguely Fury's voice on the other end.
The other party said something. Before long, Ross put down the phone. Face dark, glanced at Banner and Blonsky. Took a deep breath. Turned and left.
Betty was also reluctantly pulled away by accompanying soldiers.
After everyone left, bored Hermione pulled an apple from her bag. Started eating.
"Crunch crunch..."
Finished eating. Casually tossed the core to the ground. Happened to hit Blonsky's forehead.
Thud!
Blonsky: "..."
You're in charge. Do whatever you want.
Urgh.
Soon, strong winds rose. An invisible fighter jet slowly appeared in the air. Landed.
Fury in leather walked off the plane.
Simultaneously, several agents tied up the two men thoroughly. Brought them aboard.
Blonsky truly had powerful constitution. Seeing wounds bleeding continuously, healing ability nullified under the curse, actually adapted by closing internal flesh. Abandoned outer skin. Through restructuring his body, completed alternative self-rescue.
"Thank you for your help, Miss Witch. Otherwise New York City would've suffered tonight. I thank you on behalf of all citizens."
After the dust settled, Fury looked at Hermione. Formally thanked her.
Hermione nodded.
She was in a good mood today. One meal harvested over 5,000 energy points. Thinking about taking more later, unprecedentedly gave Fury a good face.
Nick Fury looked at Hermione. Secretly shocked inside.
He saw everything through the helicopter's camera. Originally thought flames were Hermione's strongest attack method...
Didn't expect that invisible blade could easily break even Hulk's defense. Something even missiles couldn't do.
And that mysterious space—could imprison Hulk without any resistance.
Seems I still underestimated her... Fury was secretly glad he listened to Natasha's advice early on. Worked hard to maintain good relations with Miss Witch.
Even Hermione possessed power to easily beat Hulk. Then Dumbledore, who she said far surpassed her—what kind of existence was he?
How terrifying was the wizard race?
Thinking this, even the joy of recently finding Captain America was diluted.
"Miss Witch, please board. We'll go to S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters."
"No need."
Hermione said lightly. Then waved her hand. A portal with sparks formed from nothing.
Seeing the familiar scene on the other side of the portal, Fury was inwardly shocked.
It was his director's office.
"This is..."
"A portal. Can't you tell?"
Hermione asked back. Then stepped through.
Fury learned from Coulson that Hermione might have some spatial ability... But in his imagination, at most short-range movement within line of sight.
Who knew—Hermione's portal crossed hundreds of kilometers from New York. Directly arrived in D.C. Could precisely locate inside his office!
This was terrifying!
Meant that if she wanted, could invade any classified location anytime. Any protective measures were useless before this magic.
Miss Witch really refreshed his understanding every meeting.
Fury's expression changed slightly. But still forced composure. Followed Hermione inside.
Waved his hand. Portal disappeared.
Pressed a button on the desk. Fury looked at Hermione.
"Someone will bring the items shortly."
Moments later, dozens of metal boxes were delivered. Opened before Hermione.
Each contained different things—stones, plants, various items.
Hermione roughly scanned. Eyes flashed with delight.
She didn't expect—S.H.I.E.L.D. following her descriptions, actually found quite a few genuine items!
Some things only existed in her world. Regional specialties... But most regular potion and alchemy materials could also be found in this world...
Treated as useless only because this world had no wizards or specialized alchemy.
Now she was here. Didn't this mean...
All magical materials in this world belonged to her alone?!
S.H.I.E.L.D. really wasn't fooled in vain!
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