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Chapter 226: Infinite Reversal

The Time Gem that he swore to protect was given away without hesitation.

When did Doctor Strange become so generous?

No, it's not that he's generous. In fact, Strange is quite cunning. With no magic power left, even if he held the Time Gem, he couldn't use it or protect it. In Thor's hands, the gem could be used for much more.

Moreover, this Time Gem is now in Thor's possession as a trophy for defeating Thanos...

Strange is certain that once something valuable is in Thor's hands, it's unlikely to return, especially not the Infinity Gems.

Thor isn't like the stubborn and foolish Thanos who destroyed the infinity stone simply because he couldn't use it.

Even if it's used to create diamond rings for the women around him, that would be fine!

In truth, even if it were the Mind Gem, Thor had no intention of returning it...

"The essence of Vision is a blend of several complex elements—J.A.R.V.I.S, Ultron, Stark and the infinity stone... all of these interact with each other," Strange explained.

"You mean, Vision isn't just the infinity stone?" Stark asked skeptically.

"I mean, if we figured out how to remove the infinity stone and just revive Vision, he would still be himself, maybe even better. I've heard Vision often suffers from headaches because he can't control the power of the infinity stone."

"Then... what should we do?"

Though Stark suspected Strange was planning to steal the Mind Gem, he had to admit the truth in what Strange said. Stark wanted to resurrect Vision because he considered him family, not for the infinity stone, even if it was one of the Infinity Gems.

"No need to do anything."

As Thor spoke, he casually drew in the air, and a portal appeared. Vision's headless body floated out of it.

The Time Gem emitted a faint green light, affecting Vision. His body turned red again, and the head that had been twisted by Thanos reappeared, including the green head.

The only difference was that the stone was missing from his forehead.

"Vision, how are you?" Stark asked as he lifted him, worry etched on his face.

"I feel good!"

Two Valkyries were tending to a comatose Wanda.

Thor approached.

"Your Majesty..."

The Valkyries saluted him respectfully, their eyes showing concern.

As the most powerful force in Asgard, the Valkyries had served as guardians of New Asgard. But now, they had lost their divine power and were no longer suited for the job. If their services were no longer needed...

Thor saw their concern, smiled slightly, and patted one of the Valkyries on the shoulder. "Hildr, do you know that besides fighting, Valkyries have another duty?"

Another duty?

The two Valkyries looked puzzled at first, but when they saw Thor's knowing smile, they quickly understood and became somewhat embarrassed.

The two looked at each other and then said in unison, "You are the king; it is your decision!"

Thor waved them off to let them step back, then picked up Wanda and checked her condition.

Wanda was severely depleted and no longer as vigorous as before; she resembled a weak ordinary person.

However, no one could treat her as just an ordinary person. This was the Scarlet Witch who single-handedly defeated Nightmare and nearly reversed Thanos's snap of the fingers with the Infinity Gems.

Thor levitated the Mind Gem beside her to store it away.

Most people would hesitate to handle the Mind Gem due to its effects, just like Loki once did.

But Thor had no such concerns.

Wanda sensed something, slowly opened her eyes, saw Thor, and managed a faint smile.

"Did I... mess everything up?"

"No, you did great."

Thor gently rubbed her head and comforted her softly.

Wanda's face relaxed into a relieved smile. She leaned against Thor, closed her eyes, and fell into a deep sleep...

"Congratulations to the host for completing the task—the Witch's Growth Plan! Reward: Skill—Reversal Infinity."

"Reversal Infinity: Active skill that counters all Alter Reality-related abilities. When reality is altered by abnormal forces, it can be restored to its original state within one hour using Reversal Infinity."

"Well, wouldn't a world without superpowers be too dull?"