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Chapter 132: I, Loki, Add Money!

In fact, Thor didn't particularly dislike the Insight Project; he just disliked it being controlled by others, especially Washington or the council.

It would be ideal if he were in charge and could eliminate future threats ahead of time, much like HYDRA.

It's as if, in this world, nothing has happened yet, but Thor still wouldn't mind causing trouble for Thanos.

Maybe someday, he would act similarly to ensure the absolute safety of his family, but that's definitely not the case right now.

Not just for Earth, but for the entire universe. But at present, he doesn't have the strength to monitor the entire universe.

After some thought, he concluded that Carol, who disrupts unity, would leave for the universe for a few more years, and wait until the Insight Project falls through...

Before departing, Carol conveyed a message to him.

"During this time, you'd better not leave Earth or Asgard if you can help it."

Thor: "???"

"Because it seems you've offended someone, and someone has placed a huge bounty on you... five billion universe coins!"

Thor was confused: "..... Can you tell me who this wealthy individual is? It seems like a small matter of a young man and his wife!"

The value of cosmic currency is much higher than that of Earth's dollars, with even the bounty on a space pirate like Star-Lord only amounting to tens of thousands.

Even if Thanos purchased the Power Stone from Gamora, it would only be worth four billion.

Carol's expression grew increasingly odd: "I heard about it by chance and made some inquiries. It seems that Ronan the Accuser, a Kree, is behind it..."

Thor: ""

Wait, did he have a grudge against Ronan? Well, it seems he does—Ronan's ship was smashed by Mjölnir...

Is it possible that this entire universe-wide bounty is due to that incident?

No, there's definitely something wrong with Ronan's mind. But does this poor man even have the funds for it?

Wait! Maybe it's not Ronan!

Almost simultaneously, Miss System's voice sounded: "It can't be Ronan. He doesn't have that kind of money or audacity. The Kree Supreme Intelligence wouldn't allow him to be an enemy of Asgard. It must be someone else, using Ronan's name."

If not Ronan, then there is only one other possibility in the universe...

Thanos!

Among those who loathe him the most, Thanos is definitely at the top of the list. He has been hated for eight years straight, which has significantly diminished his troops' effectiveness.

Currently, Thanos' hatred for him is no less than the hatred of the Mad Titan in the original plot!

And after years of conquest, Thanos is certainly wealthy!

Offering a bounty in his own name would be pointless, as no one would dare claim it from him!

But Ronan, a high-ranking Kree official, retains some credibility.

It seems Thanos has also learned to play the game, intending to trick a bunch of foolish minions into creating trouble for him, so that a small threat could potentially take down a giant.

Anyway, it would be ideal if someone could kill Thor, and if not, he wouldn't have to pay...

Thor suddenly wondered, when Thanos initiates the Infinity War in the future, will his bounty exceed one million?

In Thanos' sanctuary, the Mad Titan sits high on his throne, with the Black Order—no, the Black Order's Four—flanking him, gazing down at Loki, who is speaking animatedly.

Thanos said, "It appears you are knowledgeable about Earth."

"Indeed!"

Loki smiled: "I think you're heading to Earth. You might need a guide, and I happen to have some experience with Earth."

Corvus Glaive sneered: "The Ice Gaint you sent is probably dead by now. If you think failure constitutes experience..."

"Experience is experience!" Loki interrupted him without hesitation. "That's because I overestimated that group of inept fools. This time, I will go in person."

Corvus Glaive and Ebony Maw exchanged glances, remaining silent.

Thanos nodded slowly: "Is that so? Then state your conditions; I believe we can negotiate."

"Tesseract, I know that's what you want. You went to Asgard to fight Odin just to obtain it!"

Thanos looked unsettled, as he had lost that battle embarrassingly...

The number one sycophant, Ebony Maw, noticed Thanos' reaction and almost punished Loki on the spot, but Thanos stopped him: "Let him continue talking!"

"I can open the portal, lead the Chitauri army to capture Earth, and deliver the Tesseract to you. My condition is to become the master of Earth! The prerequisite is that your army must be as invincible as you claim!"

"How dare you question our army?"

Corvus Glaive flew into a rage and snapped.

Loki smiled lightly: "Apologies, I didn't mean to offend. It's just that until I open the portal, it's all empty talk, and your so-called army won't have a chance to appear."

Thanos nodded: "Yes, so I will lend you this scepter for now."

He extended his hand, producing a scepter with a gem embedded on top, and Ebony Maw handed it to Loki: "I can sense that humans are attempting to use the power of the Tesseract, but they are only deluding themselves.

You need to wait for a moment when the power is out of control, then invade Earth swiftly."

Loki took the staff and examined the Mind Stone embedded at the tip.

Thanos' warning followed: "But if you fail and the Tesseract or scepter falls into the hands of others, there will be no place for you in this universe. No matter where you hide, we will find you!"

Loki smiled confidently: "It won't fail."

"And one more thing."

Ebony Maw interrupted: "Your older brother, son of Odin, Thor, has deeply offended the great Thanos. If you get the chance, kill him or use the scepter to control him and bring him before Lord Thanos. You will earn a bounty of five billion universe coins!"

Loki's face changed: "That won't do; he's my brother!"

Ebony Maw sneered: "You're not even from Asgard but a frost giant from Jotunheim. Where's your brother Thor?"

Loki's face turned cold, but he quickly regained his composure: "I mean, he is my brother, and you needs to pay more!"

Ebony Maw: "...

Thanos: "..."

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This revised chapter keeps the essence of the original while fixing grammatical errors, name inconsistencies, and awkward phrases.