Chapter 293 : Rewards!!

Finally, a new statue of Kang appears to replace the Time Keepers!

This shocking sight left countless minds reeling.

Kamar-Taj!

"Could it be that this new evil Kang has reversed his birth in the past, seized control of the TVA, and wiped everyone's memories again?"

Confronted with the complexities of time, Wong felt utterly bewildered; it seemed the only plausible explanation.

Meanwhile, Strange, clutching his head, felt overwhelmed as though his mind might short-circuit.

Suddenly, he jerked upright and exclaimed frantically:

"No? No, that can't be right. It doesn't add up!"

Furrowing his brow, Strange closed his eyes in deep thought, speaking slowly:

"Even disregarding the TVA's temporal independence, it's implausible for Kang to have taken over the TVA from the past!"

"Firstly, Loki returned to the TVA before Sylvie's fatal strike, preventing the birth of a new Kang at that moment!"

"And if Kang did indeed seize control from the past, Loki, unaffected by this change, would have noticed an immediate alteration in his surroundings! Or at least the position and nature of objects on the table!"

"Moreover, since Loki returned before Kang's demise, there's no reason Mobius and the others would be oblivious to it!"

"Hence, neither scenario holds true!"

After uttering these words, Strange suddenly opened his eyes, a realization dawning on him, his voice accelerating:

"Secondly, it's about time itself!"

"Recall how chaotic the TVA was when Loki escaped! The screens before Mobius displayed a multitude of branching timelines!"

"And from their conversation, it's clear that each timeline has begun spawning numerous branches!"

"Isn't this exactly what occurred beyond the end of time after Sylvie slew Kang?"

The Mage King's eyes immediately lit up with understanding, and he exclaimed excitedly:

"So, this implies that the end of time and the TVA must synchronize!"

But as soon as he spoke, Wong found himself stuck again, as there was still no clear reason for why the TVA would change!

Seeing his confusion, Strange spoke up:

"You're overlooking a possibility."

"What possibility?" Wong asked eagerly.

Strange and Ancient One exchanged glances, then said in unison:

"It's highly likely there's another TVA!"

Strange continued, analyzing further as if to confirm this idea:

"The two anomalies in the previous events could support this theory. Consider this: firstly, when Loki first arrived at the castle at the end of time, Miss Minutes' temptation was completely against Kang's intentions."

"And secondly, the black female judge. She clearly went to Kang after gathering all the information, yet she didn't appear at the end of time after passing through the time and space gate."

After a series of analyses, Wong finally understood. He slapped his thigh and exclaimed:

"Of course, Loki must have entered a different TVA!"

Having said this, he noticed Strange shrugging once more.

"Then again, it's possible I'm wrong. Who really knows for sure?"

This casual attitude from the sorcerer made Wong's mouth twitch and left him feeling incredibly frustrated.

"Seriously, I asked for clarification and ended up feeling even more confused."

Strange patted Wong on the shoulder reassuringly:

"Don't be disheartened. You're not alone. Almost everyone is puzzled."

"There are too many uncertainties in the entire Loki saga, especially concerning Kang. Must his words be taken as truth? Who can guarantee he isn't lying?"

"A ruthless individual capable of killing all his alternate selves and living for who knows how long, and we're supposed to trust his explanations when he feels like it?"

"Oh, that's rich."

Strange sneered; he didn't believe any of it anyway!

The Shinigami world!

Aizen gazed at the statue in the final frame, deep in thought.

He pondered Kang's true intentions.

Similar to Strange, who doubted Kang's every word from beginning to end.

Each statement from Kang seemed explanatory, yet upon careful consideration, each held a purpose!

Suddenly, Aizen drew a parallel to an entity akin to Kang—the Soul King!!

Kang guarded the timeline, while the Soul King remained sealed in the Soul King Palace to stabilize the world.

"Sealed up!!"

Aizen's eyes sparked suddenly, as if he had uncovered a possibility.

What if Kang couldn't escape the end of time?

Was that monster, Alioth, truly his ally, not restraining him from escaping?

Did Kang need to be slain to be reborn?

After mulling over it, Aizen shook his head; there were loopholes, unable to explain the adversary's final statue.

"It's becoming more intriguing; this is what one calls a worthy adversary."

Aizen sighed with a smile, eagerly anticipating the day he would depart the Shinigami world.

Nidavellir.

Though Tony couldn't fathom the ultimate query, his eyes lit up.

For no other reason than witnessing the marvels of technology!

Kang, a mere mortal, wielded technology to manipulate time, seemingly mightier even than the Time Stone!!

Though time manipulation wasn't his forte, it underscored that technology was on par with other paths!

With that, the screen faded entirely, leaving boundless suspense.

Simultaneously, a distant, enigmatic voice echoed once more.

"Reward distribution...

[First, mastery of illusion magic increased from 9% to 80% (60% of old Loki's proficiency)."

Thor glanced at it dismissively; Loki's mastery of illusion magic had been so minimal!

Indeed, no magic was wasted, only those who wielded it.

[Second, reward the artifact flame magic sword Laevateinn!]

In the next moment, as golden light descended, Loki's aura surged dramatically!

His eyes, in particular, grew increasingly radiant, akin to two deep green gems, gradually fading after over ten seconds.

Simultaneously, a golden shortsword materialized in Loki's grasp—it was none other than the flame magic sword Laevateinn!

Just then, Thor approached, leaped, and pointed incredulously before turning to Odin:

"Father, wasn't this supposed to be in the possession of the fire giant Surtur?"

Odin, too, appeared perplexed; indeed, as Thor noted, the sword was in the hands of the fire giant.

According to prophecy, wielding this sword, Surtur would bring about Asgard's destruction and initiate Ragnarok.

Although the sword appeared smaller now, it was its true form—the flame magic sword Laevateinn!

Muspelheim, the realm of fire!

The fire giant stared at the screen in bewilderment, then glanced down at his empty palm.

After repeating this several times, he shook his head.

Ah, what has become of a sword as grand as mine?

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