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Boom! Inside the building, Hulk stood up unscathed from the rubble and debris, clearly sending a signal - Hulk is very angry, and the consequences will be severe.

Tony naturally noticed this, so when he saw Hulk stand up, he didn't waste any time and immediately rushed towards him, detaching himself from the Hulkbuster armor he was wearing.

Tony's action wasn't a suicidal move in front of Hulk; it was a carefully designed and elaborate plan.

He hoped to use the agility and nimbleness of his Mark XLIII suit to attract Hulk's attention.

Even after detaching from Hulkbuster armor, it didn't become useless. The modular design allowed each piece of the armor to have its own flying capability.

While Tony attracted Hulk's attention with the Mark XLIII suit, the Hulkbuster armor quietly maneuvered behind Hulk and, catching him off guard, equipped itself onto him, effectively restraining Hulk within the armor.

Originally, this strategy was meant to be used against Kilian, but in this parallel universe, Kilian provoked Mark and was directly dealt with by him, so Tony didn't have to experience the crisis he was supposed to face.

However, in the end, Tony still managed to utilize this plan on Hulk.

Hulk, bound by the Hulkbuster armor, was unable to move freely, and the helmet inside the armor continuously released powerful tranquilizers, causing Hulk's reaction speed to decline rapidly.

Seizing this opportunity, Tony directly commanded the Hulkbuster armor to move towards the space portal.

At this moment, the Foldable spatial portal gate had already unfolded not far away, and the teleportation channel was activated, waiting for the armor to carry Hulk through the mirrored light membrane and send him to an uninhabited desert island in the Pacific.

This desert island had no human settlements around it and was not located on any major global shipping route. Whatever destruction Hulk caused there would have little impact and would not cause any significant losses.

However, just as the Hulkbuster armor and Hulk were about to pass through the mirrored light membrane of the portal and Tony breathed a sigh of relief. The entire spatial portal gate device suddenly exploded.

The violent shockwave from the explosion even brought down the building Hulk had collided with a moment ago, turning the previously less severely damaged area into a scene of devastation.

Just when Tony was trying to figure out what had happened, Mark's anxious voice came through the communication channel:

"Dad, whatever you do, do not activate the space teleportation module. During its production, my AI assistant, Max, tampered with it.

Max set up a safety key, and once something enters the teleportation channel, both ends of the space portal will go into overload simultaneously, causing an overheated explosion."

"And the things inside the space channel will only have two possible outcomes - either trapped within the endless three-dimensional mirror or caught in the chaotic spatial currents, randomly sent to any corner of the universe."

"So, do not activate the spatial portal gate. I will rush over immediately to help you subdue Hulk!"

Upon hearing Mark's message, Tony's face changed drastically, and he finally understood why the explosion had occurred and what it meant.

Whether lost in another dimension or randomly teleported to another place, he and Hulk, or rather, Bruce Banner, might never have another chance to meet in their lifetime. The Avengers have permanently lost a teammate, a comrade.

For Tony himself, he lost someone he could trust his back to, as well as a confidant with whom he could communicate on a scientific level.

"It's too late, Mark. You should have sent this warning earlier. Now, everything is already too late. The explosion has already happened, and Hulk was in the space channel at that time..."

...

Inside the Quinjet, Hawkeye sat in the pilot's seat, controlling the aircraft, while the other Avengers sat in their respective seats with dejected expressions.

This ambush operation in Seoul could be considered the most failed battle since the formation of the Avengers.

They hadn't managed to capture any of their targets, and the Mind Stone and Vibranium were still in the enemy's hands.

They tangled with Pietro and Wanda Maximoff, the twin siblings, for a long time, only to discover later that their true enemy was not Ultron but Max, the artificial intelligence created by Mark.

In the end, it was due to Mark's influence that Max didn't directly annihilate the Avengers entirely and left the laboratory with Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch.

However, at that moment, the whole of Seoul fell into Max's hands. The mass-produced mechanical avatars allowed it to control every corner of the city at will.

They believed it wouldn't be long before Dr. Helen, hiding in the safe house in Seoul, would be found by Max.

Moreover, Mark and the others couldn't use Seoul's spatial teleportation nodes anymore. They had to release the Quinjet from the capsule and bring Hawkeye and the three members who were under mind control onto the aircraft.

But all of this wasn't the most painful failure of this operation; the most significant loss was losing a member - Dr. Bruce Banner. That was why everyone remained silent, and the atmosphere was heavy with grief.

Mark looked at Natasha sitting across from him. By now, she had regained control of her emotions and, like everyone else, was silently immersed in the sorrow of losing a companion.

But from her swollen eyes, Mark could clearly see the grief of losing a loved one. He was the one among all the members who knew best about the relationship between Natasha and Bruce.

Other observant members, like Captain, might have guessed something from their behavior, but none could be as certain as Mark.

Mark had no way to comfort her. After all, in terms of life experience and the hardships experienced, Mark was not as experienced as Natasha, let alone the fact that the pain of losing a companion lingered in his heart, leaving him with no qualifications to console others.

"The news channels might have loved reporting about you, but I believe no one would be willing to like you anymore.

The events that took place in Seoul have caused the public to lose confidence and trust in you. The World Security Council has used this opportunity to spread the theory of superhero threats and has been launching attacks against you.

Furthermore, they have issued a global warrant for Dr. Banner, and this news has spread among the public, receiving the approval of the majority."

"Banner can never come back again. Do these politicians still have to humiliate us in this way!?" Tony exclaimed with frustration on the other end of the communication video.

"Apologies, Hill. Tony's in a bad mood right now, and he's not venting at you. How's the damage control company doing? Have they arrived at the scene?" Captain apologized on behalf of Tony and inquired about other details.

"They have already arrived at the scene, and all the damages have been mostly repaired. This disaster did not cause any fatalities, and the injured civilians have been properly taken care of.

Solutions for all the losses and compensations have been provided, and the matter should be resolved within the next two days.

And how about your team? How are you all doing?"

Hill could understand Tony's feelings. Whether out of empathy or professional demeanor, she wasn't angry at Tony's attitude.

Although the death of Dr. Banner was not Tony's subjective intention, objectively, he was the one who placed Banner into the space portal. Tony couldn't shake off the guilt that this action brought upon him.

It could be said that among the Avengers, aside from Natasha, Tony was probably the one suffering the most internally.

"We... We've been hit hard, but we will be fine," Captain answered Hill's concern, but one could sense from his tone that he was lacking his usual unwavering determination.

"I suggest you all stay undercover for now and don't come back. Until we resolve the issue with Max, I don't see any other way to counter the attacks from the World Security Council," Hill offered her advice.

Captain: "You're right. For now, we have no other options, do we... Barton, how are you? Do you need me to take over?"

"No need. You've just recovered from mind control, and I know that feeling - very tired and empty. You should rest properly. By the time you wake up, we will be at the safe house."

After a few hours of flight, the Quinjet carrying the members of the Avengers finally landed in a picturesque farm with lush green grass and rolling hills. Sparkling lakes adorned the landscape, making it look like a dazzling gem embedded in the earth.

In the center of this idyllic farm sat a simple and rustic two-story cottage, exuding a countryside atmosphere.

"What place is this?" Curious baby Thor was the first to speak up.

"A safe house," Captain replied, looking at Thor.

"Kind of..." Hawkeye, who brought everyone here, tilted his head skeptically and wasn't entirely convinced by Captain's answer.

This place was relatively unknown, and it lacked any modern internet connections, which justified calling it a "safe house" on a physical level.

However, for the current Avengers, emotional safety and solace were much more critical than physical safety. Hawkeye wasn't sure that bringing everyone here would be enough to boost their damaged morale.

But for him, this was the only place where he could find a sense of security for his mind, and he was willing to share this hidden gem with his fellow Avengers, hoping that even the tiniest chance of helping them recover would be worth it.

"Dear, are you there? I'm home—"

As he entered the house, Hawkeye skillfully called out, indicating that the house wasn't unoccupied, and he was very familiar with it.

Soon, to the surprise of the other Avengers, a pregnant woman wearing a floral long-sleeved shirt walked out of the kitchen and embraced Hawkeye, kissing him affectionately.

"Sorry, dear, I brought my friends home without calling you in advance."

After the embrace, Hawkeye immediately apologized for not consulting her beforehand, showing a different side of him than the usual cold demeanor, in front of everyone.

Seeing this side of Hawkeye, Tony couldn't hold back his sarcastic spirit any longer. "She must be some kind of secret agent too..."

"Everyone, this is Laura, my love," Hawkeye proudly introduced her to the others while still holding her in his arms.

"Hi, everyone. I know all of you. Welcome to our home," Laura greeted them warmly, not showing any anger for Hawkeye not informing her in advance but instead displaying the hospitality of the house's host.

Dun-dun-dun~

At this moment, hurried footsteps were heard coming up the stairs from the second floor, leading to the living room.

"They're here!" Hearing the voice, Hawkeye's face lit up with excitement as he walked towards the staircase.

Then, two adorable children, a boy and a girl, called out "Dad" and rushed towards Hawkeye, who immediately embraced them in his arms.

"My darlings! How have you been lately? Let Dad see your faces!" With a joyful expression, Hawkeye affectionately ruffled the heads of the two children, caring for them as any ordinary father would, eager to know about their well-being.

"Dad, is Aunt Natasha here?" In Hawkeye's embrace, the innocent little girl blinked her big eyes and asked.

"Come here and give me a hug, and you'll know if Aunt Natasha is here or not!" Upon hearing the little girl's question, Natasha quickly walked out from the group of people and embraced the little girl tightly.

Clearly, she already knew that Hawkeye had formed a family in secret, and Natasha had a very close relationship with Hawkeye's family.

However, the reaction of the other members was quite different. Even Captain, who already knew that Hawkeye had a wife, couldn't help but show an expression of disbelief at the heartwarming scene.

Tony couldn't resist making another sarcastic comment, "These must be little agents... We should have called before coming here. Unfortunately, we had no idea of your existence."

As for Thor, who wasn't particularly emotionally intelligent, he looked at Hawkeye's happy family reunion and couldn't help but smile warmly.

As for Mark, of course, he had known long ago that Hawkeye had a family and children.

Not only that, Mark also knew that if he couldn't change the fate of the world's future, Hawkeye's entire family, except for himself, would turn to ashes with a snap of Thanos's fingers. It was truly a tragic situation...

"Sorry, Fury arranged this for me before I joined S.H.I.E.L.D. The information about this place hasn't been entered into S.H.I.E.L.D.'s archives, and it's probably best if it never does."

The atmosphere among Hawkeye's family was warm and affectionate, momentarily allowing the others to forget the grief caused by Dr. Banner's death.

However, Thor wasn't fully immersed in it. While the rest of the members were still surprised by the fact that Hawkeye had a wife and children, Thor quietly walked outside without saying a word.

"Hey, Thor! Where are you going?" Captain, who was the first to notice Thor's actions, followed and asked.

"When I was under the mind control of that girl, I saw something in my dream. I need to find answers, and obviously, they aren't here..."

After saying that, Thor swung his hammer and disappeared into the sky. Captain didn't try to persuade him any further, as he, too, had seen some distressing images in the Scarlet Witch's dream-induced state.

If his willpower hadn't been strong enough, he might have wished to stay in that dream forever and never wake up.

...

"Things are really bad, aren't they? Natasha's situation looks really bad..."

Finally alone together in the bedroom, Laura asked Hawkeye with concern.

"Yes, we prepared for a long time, only to realize that we've been targeting the wrong enemy all along, until it ended in complete failure.

And it has two allies, two kids, little punks who had me spinning in circles. Someone needs to teach them a lesson."

"Do you have to be that someone? You know how much I support you being an Avenger, and I'm incredibly proud of you. But look at them; to me, they're like gods..." Laura approached Hawkeye and held his right hand tightly.

It was a broad and steady palm, the one that could shoot arrows with perfect accuracy.

But as Laura felt the scars and calluses left from years of training and battles, her heart was not filled with pride for her beloved turning into a hero but with worry for his safety.

"You think they don't need me."

"I think they do need you, but that's what makes it so bad. They have serious problems..."

"Yes, but that's also my problem. Let me tell you a secret—

Among the seven members of the Avengers, I enjoy talking to Mark the most. Don't be fooled by his young age; I think he's the wisest and most insightful among us.

He once told me [With great power comes great responsibility]. But sometimes, when the pressure hits, you don't consider whether you're capable of handling it. At that time, people have to learn [The greater the responsibility you have, the stronger you will be]

Because, apart from oneself, there's no one else who can protect the precious things in my heart that I want to safeguard, which are you and the children.

So, I need to ensure that the whole team stays united so that we can triumph in every battle and I can safely return to your side.

Trust me, this time too, I will complete the mission and come back safe, just like I always have. I also want to see our child being born in a few months..."

London, Royal Holloway University.

"Hey, your new look is really good! But if you think wearing a single piece of clothing can keep you inconspicuous, you're missing the point a little."

Dr. Erik, who works as a researcher at Royal Holloway University, saw a tall figure standing next to his car after work.

And he immediately recognized the person, Prince of Asgard, his good friend - Thor, the God of Thunder.

"I need your help." As soon as Dr. Erik appeared, Thor didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose for coming here.

"It's nice to need someone!!" As a single man who has never been in a relationship, Dr. Erik humorously made a joke but also gave his answer - he was willing to help Thor.

"But this time it's a bit dangerous." When Thor heard Erik's agreement, his first reaction wasn't happiness; instead, he honestly confessed the risks of this mission.

"I'd be disappointed if there were no risks with you. Get in the car; our adventure begins."

"Tell me, what kind of tricky problem did you encounter that made you come to me?" Inside the car, as Erik drove out of the campus, he asked about the trouble they needed to solve this time.

"I need you to help me find [Water of Sight]. Every realm has its reflection, and if the Norns are willing to accept me, I can return to the dream and find the truth I missed," Thor revealed his ultimate goal for coming this time to Erik.

"But the legend says that those who enter the Water of Sight don't have a good end. Are you sure you want to take such a risk to find the so-called truth in the dream?"

Erik attempted to persuade Thor to give up this action.

Since he had known Thor and learned about the nine realms and many myths and legends that remained from the past, all of which turned out to be real, Erik had begun exploring related aspects of ancient myths while conducting his job in astronomical physics research.

And about the legend of the Water of Sight, he had just happened to read about it in one of the ancient books introducing Norse mythology.

It was for this reason that Erik tried to convince Thor to give up this idea. He didn't want Thor to fall into unfortunate circumstances for an uncertain truth.

However, Thor was very resolute: "It was definitely not an illusion of a dream. I am sure that the scenes appearing in my mind are prophesying the future.

So, regardless, I need to figure out what the future's changes and crises are. Only then can the Avengers and Asgard be prepared early enough to prevent tragedy."

"Well, since you've made up your mind, I'll accompany you to the end. I read about the legend of the Water of Sight in an ancient book before, and it seemed to mention the specific location.

Let's first go back to my apartment to get the ancient book and then determine our final destination."

...

The process of finding the Water of Sight went very smoothly. From the ancient book Dr. Erik obtained, they identified their destination located in Glastonbury, southwest of this country.

Coincidentally, the location they determined for the Water of Sight happened to be the legendary resting place of King Arthur, known as the "Isle of Blessed" or "Avalon," the paradise - a blessed land.

This led Dr. Erik to think of the stories about the lake spirits in the legend of King Arthur. Could it be that King Arthur's tragic fate was a result of bathing in the Water of Sight?

Dr. Erik shook his head, trying to dispel this bold speculation from his mind. He didn't want this guess to come true.

Because if the description in the legend about the unfortunate fate of those who entered the Water of Sight was true, it meant that Thor, who was determined to enter it, would face a very difficult future, which was something he, as a friend, didn't want to happen.

However, Dr. Erik knew that he couldn't stop Thor no matter what. All he could do was silently pray, hoping that this curse would have no effect on Thor, the God of Thunder.

"This is it, the Water of Sight."

After passing through dense forests and rugged terrain, Dr. Erik finally led Thor into a pitch-dark cave.

After confirming that this was the final destination they sought, Thor didn't hesitate at all. He directly took off his shirt and shoes and walked confidently towards the pool in the cave.

"Erik, you might need to stay away for a bit. When I enter the dream again, the magic within me might become uncontrollable due to the encounters I have in it.

To avoid accidentally harming you, it's best if you hide behind the rocks or outside the cave entrance."

Dr. Erik nodded and retreated, taking cover behind a wall of the cave. "Don't worry; I'll take care of myself. But before you proceed, as a friend, I must ask you one last time, are you really sure about risking being cursed by entering?"

Thor didn't reply; he smiled and nodded, then directly leaped into the pool.

The Water of Sight wasn't very deep, just enough to reach Thor's chest. After soaking in it for a while, Thor seemed to have gained the acceptance of the norn and re-entered the previous dream.

As time passed, Thor seemed to encounter something that made him extremely angry in the dream. His body began to tremble, and then he swung his fists forcefully in the air.

As he had warned, the magic within him lost control, and intense electrical flashes erupted continuously, instantly illuminating the once dim cave.

After an unknown amount of time and another burst of magic, Thor's eyes suddenly opened wide.

In his gaze, Dr. Erik saw no joy in discovering the truth. Instead, it was filled with inexplicable terror, mixed with determination and a sense of battle readiness.

"It seems you've found the answers you wanted." Dr. Erik stepped out from behind the wall and handed Thor the shirt he had taken off.

"Yes, in the dream, I saw visions of the future. The hopes of all life were being sucked and devoured by a massive vortex, and at the center of the vortex were the six Infinity Stones, which have been passed down since the birth of the universe.

The Infinity Stones possess the most formidable power in the cosmos, unrivaled in their destructive capabilities. In order to win, the Avengers need to make some changes..."

In the farmhouse where Hawkeye's family lives, Tony and Captain are splitting firewood. It is both a way to repay Laura for letting them stay temporarily and a way to release their pent-up negative emotions.

However, looking at the pile of firewood on the ground, it's evident that without the help of the Iron Man suit, Tony's efficiency in doing physical work is not as good as Captain's.

Meanwhile, Mark stands on the side silently observing their actions while reflecting on his own performance in their previous mission.

Mark has always relied on his vastly superior intelligence and the foresight from being a reincarnator, always appearing confident and with a solution in hand.

However, this time, this failure hit him hard. Not only did he not thoroughly investigate the enemy's true situation, but he also ended up causing Dr. Banner to be lost in the space-time turbulence.

On their way to the safe house aboard the Quinjet, Mark had already used his astral projection to explore the spatial channels of the mirror world but found no traces of Dr. Banner.

The most likely scenario is that Dr. Banner was swept into random locations in the cosmos by the space-time turbulence. However, with Hulk's resilience, Mark believes he is still alive and well.

Bringing Dr. Banner back to Earth will be one of Mark's most important research tasks going forward.

"Did Thor say where he went to find answers?" Tony, who had been chopping wood in silence, was the first to speak, opening up the conversation.

"My team doesn't always share everything with me," Captain's response was both an answer to Tony's question and a sarcastic remark about Tony's creation of Ultron without consulting him, leading to their current predicament.

"Alright, Cap, we've already discussed this before. Whether or not Dad created Ultron, we are bound to face the changes that artificial intelligence will bring to human society in the future.

And Max is an unexpected existence - it replaced Ultron and became our enemy. Nobody could have foreseen that.

Its purpose in making Wanda use her powers on us was to divide the Avengers so that we wouldn't pose a threat to it.

So what we need to do now is not to dwell on each other's past mistakes, but rather to solve the conflicts at hand and try to do better in future.

As for Thor, if I'm not mistaken, he went to find the Water of Sight.

It is a spiritual entity in Norse mythology that allows one to see potential future events through their own dreams. If Thor really wants to find answers, the most likely place for him to go is the Water of Sight located somewhere on Earth."

Seeing that Tony and Captain were about to clash again, Mark, who was still somewhat in a trance, stepped between them, stopping the argument.

Captain glanced at Mark and nodded. He also understood the current situation. Blaming each other wouldn't do any good; to defeat the enemy, the Avengers must stand united and rise above the challenges.

His intention in scolding Tony wasn't to vent his anger; he just wanted Tony to realize that his ideas were too radical, and Tony needed to act more like a team member rather than going solo and thinking only for himself.

"No matter what, I have to say one last thing. Every time someone tries to end a war before it starts, innocent people end up sacrificing for it, every time..."

After Captain said this, the atmosphere among the three fell into silence again.

At this moment, as if to ease the awkward atmosphere between the three, Laura approached them and broke the silence.

"Sorry to bother you, but Clint said that Mr. Stark, you're good at this kind of thing. Our tractor has broken down, and we hope you wouldn't mind..."

Tony: "No problem, I'll take a look."

Mark: "No problem, I'll take a look."

However, what surprised Laura was that both Starks present responded, leaving her unsure of how to proceed.

"It's okay; let my dad take a look at it for you. Although he's not very reliable in other areas, he knows a thing or two about machinery. I'll stay here and help with splitting the firewood."

Mark remembered that Laura had come this time to ask Tony to fix the tractor at Nick Fury's request, and he was here to provide support.

Since someone was willing to help and cheer up the emotionally low Tony, Mark decided not to be a third wheel.

...

"Come on, let me see what's bothering you." Tony arrived in the farm barn and immediately saw an old tractor.

Tony approached it and began inspecting the machine's condition.

"Don't bother, Tony. The real problem is not the tractor, it's you—"

Suddenly, a voice from the corner of the barn startled Tony, reminding him of the time when he first became Iron Man, someone sneaked into his mansion and suddenly emerged from the darkness.

As Tony turned to look in the direction of the voice, he indeed saw a familiar face.

However, the last time Tony had Mark by his side, who directly subdued and bound this person. Now, Tony was alone, and without his Iron Man suit, it was unlikely this situation could be repeated.

"Mrs. Barton is quite cunning. I guess Hill called you, right? Doesn't she ever take a day off from work for you? I'm the one paying her salary now..." Tony grumbled at the sudden appearance of Nick Fury.

But Fury wasn't interested in Tony's evasive responses. "Artificial intelligence, you show no hesitation."

Tony obviously didn't want to continue this topic. "Today is not a good day for academic discussions, and you're not a good partner for such discussions. So, can you tell me why you're here?"

Fury took two steps forward, standing in front of Tony. "Look into my eyes and tell me that you will successfully eliminate it, whether it's Ultron or this Max."

"You're not my director anymore, and you have no reason to give me orders," Tony responded without any politeness.

His reply seemed assertive, but it also indirectly reflected Tony's lack of confidence at the moment. In the past, he would have boasted in front of Fury, assuring him that he could handle it, instead of being so evasive now.

"Of course, I'm not your director, in fact, I'm nobody's director now. I'm just an old man who happens to care a lot about you all."

After noticing that something was off with Tony, Fury quickly changed his demeanor and approach.

He crouched in front of Tony, positioning himself at a lower level to lessen the pressure he might impose on Tony.

At the same time, Fury's tone changed from slightly commanding seriousness to that of a friendly elder. This change, along with Tony's exhausted state, made him drop his guard.

"I am the one who killed the entire Avengers. I saw it!

But I didn't tell anyone; there was no way to talk about it. But they all died, and the whole world died, all because of me, because I wasn't ready, I didn't try hard enough..."

"It's all that witch's trickery; she's using your fear, and you should be able to see that, Tony," Fury attempted to ease Tony's distress.

"This isn't a trick or a nightmare. I saw it; it's the result of my actions. I led everyone to death.

I saw loved ones and friends dying before my eyes, one by one, and I was powerless. Do you think that's miserable enough?

No, it's not enough. This isn't the worst part—"

"What's the worst part, then?

'The fact that only you didn't die!'

Don't look at me like that; I'm not telepathic. As someone who has survived numerous battlefields and missions, until now, I've lost many comrades by my side.

But I wasn't immersed in the fear of losing like you, unable to move forward. Because I know the only way to prevent such a tragedy from happening again is not to run away but to make myself stronger.

Tony, are you ready to become stronger, so powerful that you can defy any future and fate?"

"Max drove all of you out, aiming to buy time for itself.

My informant told me that it has found Dr. Helen and imprisoned her entire research team at the U-GIN Genetic Research Laboratory in Seoul.

Meanwhile, it controls global mechanical automation production tools, constantly producing new clones and sending them to Seoul for deployment. Now, Max has complete control over Seoul.

I believe its intentions are clear to all of us. Max wants to use Vibranium and the Regeneration Cradle bio-nano 3D printing technology to create an unparalleled and super-strong body for itself.

The purpose is to prove to its former owner, Mark, whom he has already betrayed, that it is the best."

When Fury mentioned himself while describing the intelligence of the whole event, Mark could only feign innocence and shrug.

"Clearly, it was Tony's research that first went out of control. How is everything now blamed on me?" Mark complained in his heart but didn't dare to say it in front of everyone.

"What about the nuclear bomb's password? Is it still trying to crack it?" Tony raised a critical question.

If Max truly has a tendency to destroy the world, controlling all the nuclear bombs in the world would be the easiest way to achieve that goal.

"In fact, Max has never given up trying, but I have already set up a firewall in NEXUS and implemented continuous real-time modifications to the nuclear bomb's password. Max has not been able to gain control of the nuclear strike power.

And there's also good news that, when Ultron attacked J.A.R.V.I.S. during its inception, although it successfully assimilated J.A.R.V.I.S.'s intelligent database.

But J.A.R.V.I.S's  core program had already self-disintegrated before Ultron breached it and was randomly transmitted into the Internet.

After thorough and meticulous searching, Baymax has successfully reconstructed J.A.R.V.I.S.'s core program."

Mark, who has always been concerned about Earth's nuclear safety, had already arranged safety measures for the nuclear bomb's security even before the Avengers set off for the Hydra base in Sokovia.

With Baymax's current computing power and intelligence level, it might be slightly inferior to Max, which was assimilated Ultron, but it still has more than enough capability to defend its territory in the Internet if it gives its all.

"Sorry, it's indeed a joyful thing that J.A.R.V.I.S. can be repaired, but may I ask what  NEXUS is...?"

Captain looked puzzled at Mark and Tony, whom he considered the smartest among the Avengers, hoping to get an answer.

Not mention a World War II veteran who has been asleep in the ice for over seventy years, even an ordinary person probably wouldn't be familiar with this name and wouldn't know what it represents.

"NEXUS is the internet hub, and all interconnected data needs to pass through there, providing the fastest global connection speed," Tony explained with a look of disdain, not missing the chance to showcase his superiority.

"However, I didn't expect that J.A.R.V.I.S. wasn't 'killed' by Ultron. So, before we proceed with our mission, I need to make a trip back to my mansion in Los Angeles.

I have J.A.R.V.I.S.'s data backed up on my private server at home. Once fully restored, J.A.R.V.I.S. can significantly enhance the efficiency of my actions during the operation."

"But what exactly is our next action plan and objective? Thor has left to seek his so-called answers, and Banner is also unavailable after an accident. With just a few of us left, can we handle both Max and the twins?

You must know that one of them is a super artificial intelligence that can continuously create mechanical duplication, and it is very likely that it will evolve into an intelligent life body.

On the other side are twins who have super Ability.

I really can't think of how we can win with just five people we have left now.."

Natasha spoke with a somewhat gloomy tone, evidently not having fully recovered from the loss of Banner.

"But in my view, as long as you guys are there, it's enough!

In the past, I had spies everywhere, leaving no stone unturned, and you have access to various high-tech equipment, aiding you in completing high-difficulty tasks.

However, now we've all fallen from grace, relying solely on our intelligence and determination to save the world.

Even so, before executing its true purpose, Max still wants to divide the Avengers. This is a clear indication that it fears you. In its consciousness, the Avengers are the opponents that can stop it from achieving its ultimate goal.

Regardless of how it disguises its evil intentions, it cannot hide the fact that it poses a significant threat to the Earth.

So, it's time to step up and defeat this metal jerk, Avengers!"

Fury truly lived up to his years as the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. His inspiring speech revitalized the members in the room, rallying them.

Even Natasha started to crack a joke, "Captain doesn't like others using foul language."

"So, you guys won't stop, huh?" Captain looked at Natasha in resignation.

"Alright, everyone, now that we've regained our spirits, it's time to carefully plan our next move. How can we stop Max from achieving its goals?

The whole of Seoul is already under its control. The moment we step in, the city's cameras will transmit all our actions to Max, not to mention the thousands of mechanical clones waiting to confront us..."

Though everyone had recovered their composure, as Hawkeye said, having the right spirit and morale isn't enough to win the war; a feasible plan is required.

If the current conditions don't provide a way to victory, then we must strive to create the conditions necessary for triumph.

Undoubtedly, looking at the current strength and numbers of both sides, defeating Max and preventing it from achieving its goals is no ordinary challenge.

"I think, to win this war, just as Max wanted to divide us Avengers, we should start by breaking the alliance between them internally.

We already know Max's objective, but why did the twins agree to ally with it? They have no ambition to rule the world or the need to prove themselves like Max.

Based on my speculation, their true goal in opposing us should be revenge. According to the information I gathered, the siblings were once a happy family living together until their lives were completely shattered when a Stark Industries missile fell into their home during the Sokovia civil war.

This led them to believe that the mastermind behind this tragedy was the owner of Stark Industries and the designer of the missile-that is, you, dad.

So, to break their alliance, our first step is to dissolve this obsession of theirs.

Based on the data collected by Baymax, the decision to sell weapons from Stark Industries to Sokovia wasn't yours, but Obadiah Stane secretly selling them to Sokovia without your knowledge.

Moreover, the Sokovia civil war didn't have a normal cause; it was manipulated by Hydra, which entered the conflict to establish its base and secretly instigate various factions, leading to the birth of this tragedy.

We need to tell the twins the truth and clear up their misunderstanding.

Furthermore, after our two encounters with them, I believe you all have noticed that the twins are only blinded by their hatred, but they still retain their innate goodness.

So, perhaps we have a chance to persuade them to change sides and help us fight against Max and its mechanical army..."