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Chapter 192: Tracking

"Is the situation resolved?"

Thor glanced at Captain Marvel as she entered the room.

"Resolved. The Supreme Intelligence is no more," Carol replied succinctly.

The exchange was brief but significant. It appeared that Carol had done an exceptional job, pushing into the Kree's stronghold and defeating the Supreme Intelligence.

Although the Supreme Intelligence was essentially an advanced form of Ultron, serving as the central overseer of the Kree, its defeat meant the Kree's power was severely crippled. For years to come, the Kree would likely lose their influence in the universe.

With the Kree and Skrull back on equal footing, Thor did not inquire further.

News had come from the Marauders, who had scoured the unknown planet but found no trace of Thanos, suggesting he had not returned.

Thor remained silent on the matter.

Unlike in the original timeline, Thanos had not left as a victor and would likely cause trouble elsewhere. But even if he tried, his efforts would be futile. The Avengers were united and no longer fighting among themselves.

Captain Marvel, the strongest Avenger, had returned to Earth ahead of schedule. Hela, once a formidable villain, was now an ally. Although Hela might not follow Thor's orders for everything, she would be resolute in dealing with Thanos.

With such a formidable lineup, even a Thanos wielding all six Infinity Stones would find it difficult to prevail.

Thor instructed the Marauders to monitor the unnamed planet and to enlist the help of friends across the universe to search for Thanos. While many were eager to engage Thanos directly, finding information would be the primary task.

The Grandmaster was a prime candidate for gathering intelligence. With his arena on Sakaar hosting a vast number of beings, it was the perfect place to pick up rumors.

"Where's Mordo?" Thor asked a few days later, having finished dealing with some aftermath.

Strange shook his head. "No trace of him. He has embraced Dormammu's power, and now his strength rivals mine."

Thor silently expressed his frustration. "You must have seen the future, right? Otherwise, why would you have given up the Eye of Agamotto? Since you can foresee the future, how can you not know where Mordo is now?"

Strange hesitated, his expression showing discomfort. "You're correct. I've glimpsed 14 million possible futures, and only one ends favorably."

"Then what?" Thor pressed.

"But why would you assume Mordo's current actions align with the most favorable timeline?"

Thor began to understand. Doctor Strange, as a defender of the timeline, would aim to guide events towards the best outcome. However, this future might not be favorable for villains, who might deviate from this path.

Strange continued, "Even now, there are countless possibilities for Mordo's actions. My observations, aided by the Eye of Agamotto, cover only 14 million outcomes, but this is not exhaustive."

Thor's frustration deepened. "So, whether in the original history or now, there's no certainty in just 14 million scenarios? You've only seen 14 million endings, and only one is successful!"

Strange interrupted Thor's thoughts. "Oh, and there's something else. The young lady beside you—her power is dangerous. The item around her neck..."

Strange chose his words carefully. "Magical items alone cannot fully suppress her power. They work under normal conditions, but if her power explodes, these measures will be ineffective."

Although the device around Jean Grey's neck was invisible to most, it was detectable by powerful sorcerers like Strange or Wanda.

A few days ago, Wanda had inquired, "Hey beautiful lady, why do you wear a collar around your neck?"

Then, Wanda had been hunted for three days and nights...

Returning to the matter at hand, it was clear that the current measures to control Jean's Phoenix Force were insufficient. They were merely temporary solutions.

From another perspective, Thor's growing strength might eventually enable him to help Jean manage the Phoenix Force more effectively, resolving the issue.

"Thor, we have a situation!" Natalia's message came through urgently.

"The Marauders have reported—they've lost track of it!"