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Chapter 141: Loki's Abacus

Loki is deeply rooted in the essence of the ancient dog-headed warrior.

Under normal circumstances, the best policy looks beautiful, but in reality, it is just a dream, with zero feasibility. In past dynasties, few people with brains would adopt the best strategy.

Is Loki treating Thanos like a fool?

And is Thanos that easy to kill?

Furthermore, the price difference is more than halved...

The worst policy is a conservative one. He knows that Thor will not agree, and if he does, it would be considered unlucky.

The idea of partnering to rule Earth is his thoughts that Maybe in the future, Thor will inherit the throne and return to Asgard, and Earth will be left to him...

However, this guy is too petty.

"I have another best policy, do you want to hear it?"

Loki: "???"

"I'll beat you up and bring you back to Asgard. The scepter and Tesseract are mine."

On S.H.I.E.L.D's Helicarrier, Nick Fury asks Maria Hill: "Is Agent Postela conscious?"

"Yes, the captain beat him up and recovered, but he doesn't remember anything."

Nick Fury nodded and looked at Bruce Banner: "Can you find any clues about Loki?"

Banner smiled wryly: "No, the previous gamma ray traces were actually clues left intentionally by the other party, and now there is no trace at all."

"I have a question."

The silent Stark suddenly asked: "Why did Loki take the Tesseract? Just because it can bring new energy?"

Natasha answered his question: "Thor told me that Loki planned to exchange the Tesseract for an army to occupy Earth for him."

"Where is this army? How are they going to get here?"

Stark asked.

"Outer space. The energy source of the Tesseract is space. With it, you can create a portal that communicates across infinite distances."

"That's clear."

Stark nodded and said: "So, he not only controlled Agent Barton, who is skilled at anti-reconnaissance, but also controlled Dr. Eric, an astrophysicist, to build a portal for his army to pass through."

"That's right."

Nick Fury nodded: "So, Loki and the Tesseract are probably separated now. The Tesseract should be with Dr. Eric, used to construct the portal. As for Loki, he may have other plans."

"Sir, an unknown flying object was detected ten kilometers away!"

Maria Hill reported suddenly.

"It doesn't matter, the other party can't see us. This uses the most advanced reflective technology of Stark Industries, and it cannot be detected by any equipment."

Stark smiled confidently: "Ma'am, if you ever stop being an agent, you're welcome to work at Stark Industries!"

"I am honored!"

Hill showed a peculiar smile: "Actually, I think so too, but my plan is to follow another shareholder."

"Well, this guy always has a special obsession with female agents."

Stark shrugged helplessly, knowing who he was talking about.

Nick Fury waved his hand: "Okay, we'll discuss job-hopping later. What we need to do now is find where Loki and the Tesseract are."

"Excuse me, now it is enough to find a seller."

The door of the cabin opened, and Thor walked in carrying Loki, who was tied up like a rice dumpling, with a bruised nose and a swollen face, and threw him beside Nick Fury.

"Loki is captured, but the Tesseract isn't here."

Stark suddenly became upset: "Did you know where this guy was from the beginning?"

"No." Thor was expressionless: "He delivered himself to my door, trying to lure me into his trap."

Stark: "....."

Natasha quietly gave a thumbs up.

"Just find it."

Nick Fury nodded and asked Loki, "Where's the Tesseract?"

Loki smiled sheepishly: "If I had the Tesseract, I would have run away. I don't know if the Tesseract is lost."

Stark shook his head helplessly: "It seems Loki is not very cooperative; I think it needs to be dealt with more firmly."

Stark was very dissatisfied with being outmaneuvered by Loki in Berlin and wanted to get even.

"No, that's not a good idea."

Loki smiled and shook his head: "I am a god from Asgard, mortals have no right to humiliate me, and my big brother is still around. Don't you think so, Thor?"

Thor glanced at him, shook his head, and said, "It's fine, he was adopted; you can deal with him as you see fit."

Loki: "You..."

A magic seal covered his mouth, and Loki glared at Thor with murderous eyes.

Loki avoided a severe beating after all.

The main reason is that Stark is a self-proclaimed gentleman and cannot resort to such barbaric methods.

The only one on the ship suited for this was Hulk, but Banner wouldn't dare unleash him.

Natasha went to interrogate Loki, while Stark and Banner continued to search for the Tesseract.

Nick Fury approached Thor.

"Loki said his scepter is in your possession?"

Thor nodded: "Yes, it was in his hands when I captured him."

Nick Fury hesitated: "According to our research, the energy fluctuations on the scepter are very similar to the Tesseract. So..."

"You want the scepter? No problem, just keep it. By the way, remember to return it."

"...…"

Nick Fury glanced at him suspiciously, uncertain about his attitude.

The main reason is that Thor has never been so generous, let alone with the scepter, which is as precious as the Tesseract.

"Why did you give him the scepter? This is the Mind Stone!"

Miss System asked Thor suspiciously.

Thor shook his head: "Give it to him? No, just let them keep it temporarily.

Besides, the Tesseract is such a mess.

After this incident, S.H.I.E.L.D, or HYDRA, will probably not want to use it to make weapons anymore.

The psychic scepter is a perfect substitute.

Isn't it a good deal to exchange the useless Tesseract for an equally useful psychic scepter?"

Being on Earth, Thor is still willing to reason when it is not necessary.

Moreover, there is a high probability that there are manipulations by Thanos left on the Mind Stone. If any issues arise, let HYDRA handle it first.