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Chapter 346: Right or Wrong
🕑 Added 2024-01-27 11:21:40 +0000 UTCCharles Doyle, who got up from bed, briefly freshened up in the room, and then pushed open the mansion's door.
At the moment, the maid at the door spoke upon seeing Charles come out, "Supreme Merlin Charles, the King Odin is waiting for you in the grand hall."
"Take me there."
Following the palace maid, Charles arrived at the grand hall of the palace.
Currently, only Odin and Frigga were present. Seeing Charles's arrival, Odin spoke:
"Ancient One has some matters to attend to and left earlier."
"What materials do you need for constructing the magic array on your side? You can list them out, and Asgard will take care of it."
Hearing such good news early in the morning, Charles didn't hesitate.
"Alright, I'll list the materials needed shortly."
Normal Merlin magic arrays do not require any magical materials for teleportation between Earth and the magical world.
Even using a magic array to return to Earth from Asgard does not require any magical materials. After all, on Earth, the magical world already had beacons arranged by Merlin, allowing direct arrival.
However, to travel from Earth to Asgard, a magic array was needed as a positional beacon.
After all, the distance between the two was vast, and Asgard had corresponding protective magic arrays. Without being accepted and marked by the spatial transfer, one could not directly enter Asgard.
As for the Ancient One leaving early, Charles didn't mind whatever the reason might be.
The Earth with the Ancient One present there will remain very safe as the Ancient One could effortlessly solve any problems.
After listing out the materials, Charles handed it to Frigga. However, he inflated the quantity on the list by thirty percent from the original values.
Frigga, after seeing the materials listed, nodded without any objection. Although she was also a mage, she didn't understand much about Merlin's magic.
With the magic materials gathered, Charles started sketching the Merlin magic array and setting up the spatial beacons on a specially designated area outside the palace.
...
Earth-
Tony was in his underground villa, developing his latest battle armor.
Since his return, Pepper visited first, followed by Rhodey. Both more or less disrupted Tony's research.
However, because one was his lover, and the other was his friend, he endured it.
But today, the door to the villa was opened once again.
"Sir, my program has been tampered with. The villa's door has been opened."
"Damn, who's the guy disturbing me again!"
Tony put down his work and walked up from the underground lab.
The visitor was none other than Nick Fury, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Fury didn't want to come, originally planning to take Tony to a S.H.I.E.L.D. base, show him some data, but Tony did not follow the routine.
After returning, he never left the villa. If Fury wanted to see him, he had to come personally.
Seeing the one-eyed man in front of him, Tony said irritably, "What's the matter again? You had to come to me."
Nick Fury placed two sets of documents on the table.
Looking at the other's actions, Tony walked to the side.
On the sofa, Tony picked up the documents on the table.
"Avengers Preliminary Report"
"You don’t need to see that report as I'm not sure if it's relevant to you."
Then, picking up another set of documents, he said, "But this one is related to you."
"It's Agent Romanoff's assessment of you."
"See for yourself!"
Tony snatched the report from Nick Fury's hand. He wanted to see what tricks this head of the spy organization was up to.
Tony glanced through the analysis on the report.
Personality analysis: Stark often acts impulsively, has a tendency towards self-destruction, and is a typical narcissist.
Avenger recruitment assessment report: Tony Stark not recommended.
After reading this report, Tony immediately spoke up:
"Nick Fury, if you have nothing to do, find something for yourself. My time is very precious, and it's not for accompanying you to read assessment reports."
"Also, I have no interest in your superhero boy band."
With that, Tony directly threw the report on the table. In Tony's eyes, this assessment was as useless as shit, and it was all outdated information.
After experiencing the great war in the magical world, Tony had no favorable impression of these organizations when extraordinary forces had been silently protecting the world for countless centuries.
In the magical world, Tony had learned through communication that the magical world acted as a barrier for Earth, resisting external attacks. If the magical world were breached, Earth would face catastrophe.
This wasn't just limited to the lineage of Merlin; there were other extraordinary beings, the ninjas behind Charles, and other extraordinary forces he hadn't encountered yet, all making silent efforts.
But now this secret agent organization believed that the peace in the world was earned by their efforts, which was simply laughable.
If he didn't know that his father was once one of the founders of this organization, he wouldn't even want to keep his advisory role.
After tossing the files, Tony turned around and said, "If there's nothing else, please leave. I still have work to do."
Watching Tony's completely unexpected reaction, Nick Fury frowned. This wasn't like Tony at all. What had happened to him during the two days at the continental hotel?
"Washington, D.C. is preparing to award medals to you, Charles, and Rhodey."
Tony waved his hand, "Not interested. I'll have Pepper accept it for me, and Charles probably doesn't have time either. Ginny can accept it on her behalf."
Watching Tony walk away, Nick Fury frowned even more. What happened that I don't know about?
Nick Fury watched Tony leave and didn't stay in the villa either. He drove directly back to the Triskelion.
In the downstairs laboratory of the mansion, Tony, looking at the projection screen in front of him, thought for a moment before saying, "J.A.R.V.I.S., it seems I need to upgrade you a bit. Otherwise, anyone can break into my mansion and interrupt my experiments."
"I'm very sorry, sir!"
...
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Triskelion - Nick Fury's office-
"Director, here are two sets of documents you need to take a look at."
Nick Fury took the two documents handed over by Coulson and casually flipped through the first one.
Looking at the photo of Charles Agency on the document, he was somewhat surprised. "Wasn't his Agency bombed? Did something happen during the reconstruction?"
Coulson stood on the side and said seriously, "Director, this photo was taken today."
"Taken today?"
Nick Fury was stunned for a moment, then looked carefully at the document and exclaimed, "His agency has been restored exactly to its appearance before the bombing."
"How is that possible?"
"Could the ninjas have the power to turn back time? That's impossible."
Coulson interjected, "Perhaps it's the ability to restore broken objects."
Nick Fury rubbed his chin, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Your speculation makes more sense."
"Have you gone to meet Charles for mission assignment?"
"Sir, his Agency hasn't resumed business. It's still marked as temporarily closed, and I haven't seen Charles Doyle."
"He's not there?"
"Sir, I'm not sure about that, but it's a possibility."
Nick Fury nodded. Although he wasn't sure why Charles's Agency had been restored, he could confirm that the person controlled another type of ability.
Then, he opened the second document.
A picture of an Asian man caught his eye.
Coulson took the initiative to report, "Director, previously, we investigated whether there were magic users hiding within the street magician community. Although we didn't find any magic users during this period of investigation, we discovered something different."
"This person is named Chen Haoran, a street magician from Hong Kong. According to our investigation, he possesses the ability to control fire. He can create flames out of thin air with his hands and is not harmed by the flames."
"He has performed street magic using the flames in his hands and was discovered by our agents in the Hong Kong branch."
Nick Fury flipped through the information, then asked, "He's not a magic user?"
"No, according to the investigation by our Hong Kong agents, Chen Haoran is unaware of anything related to magic users. His ability suddenly awakened."
"Is the threat assessment basically harmless?"
"Yes, the flames he controls are very small, and there is a considerable distance limit. If thrown beyond a meter, they will extinguish."
Looking at the assessment, Nick Fury contemplated for a moment before speaking, "Arrange for him to come to headquarters and see if we can enhance his abilities."
"The ability to control fire and create flames, if the power can be increased, he could be a good superhuman."
"Ninjas, magicians are groups that can be trained. This street magician who can create flames out of thin air may also find a suitable method to enhance his abilities."
"Yes, sir!"
"Also, once Charles's Agency opens, commission intelligence mission immediately to confirm information of Asgard."
"We can't just rely on the words of Jane Foster and others. Perhaps they are impostors posing as other hidden superhumans."
"Understood, sir!"
Coulson then left Nick Fury's office.
...
The ninjas, including Temari, Kankuro, Hinata, and Neji, continued their unfinished task of cleaning up human organ trafficking and fraud groups in Southeast Asia. Kakashi led Naruto, Sasuke, and Lee to clear the last vampire sub-tribe in Africa.
Back in New York-
Yamato and Uchiha Itachi continued their daily tasks at the mission place in continental hotel, completing one task every day.
As for Tsunade and Shizune, they were still conducting research on the serum, aiming to develop an enhancer that combined the strengths of werewolves and vampires.
As for Mephisto in the Hell Dimension, when he announced the appearance of the Supreme Merlin on Earth, the results were not as he had imagined.
Many dimension lords and high-ranking demons expressed disinterest. Even Mephisto's brother, Dormammu, cursed, "What bad luck!"
Earth was already challenging to deal with due to the protection of the Ancient One. Unexpectedly, the lost Merlin had also found a successor, leaving behind the Supreme Merlin to jointly safeguard the Earth.
Concerning the actual strength of the newly appointed Supreme Merlin, no one dared to assess it until the Ancient One stepped down. If anyone tried, they would face not only the Supreme Merlin but also the double impact of the Supreme Merlin and the Ancient One.
Even if the new Supreme Merlin's strength was average, obtaining such a title meant the strength couldn't be underestimated, especially with the presence of the Ancient One.
Mephisto's scheming was in vain, as his plans dissipated without any effect.
...
Asgard-
Charles continued to construct the Merlin Array. Since it was his first time establishing a beacon, his efficiency was lower than expected, and the time taken exceeded his imagination.
While Charles was diligently working, Thor walked over.
"Charles, I think we need to conduct some experiments after the magic array is built. How about I volunteer as the test subject?"
Charles stopped his work and said, "Thor, my Merlin Array is more of a beacon for locating Asgard. It's not like the Bifrost, which has such powerful teleportation abilities. With my current strength, I can't send you back to Earth, let alone bring you back."
"Moreover, with the news of the Bifrost's destruction spreading, the Nine Realms will soon be in turmoil, and there will be numerous wars waiting for you."
When Charles mentioned that the destruction of the Bifrost would lead to wars, Thor's expression turned grim. He even questioned whether his actions of smashing the Bifrost to protect Asgard were right or wrong.
To save Asgard, he had destroyed the Bifrost, losing his brother Loki in the process.
Even though he had learned from his father that Loki wasn't his biological brother, the emotional bond of over a thousand years made no difference between blood siblings.
Moreover, he couldn't see Jane anymore.
However, smashing the Bifrost, which he thought was a necessary sacrifice, might now lead to greater and more widespread wars.
He even questioned whether his actions were right.
Seeing Thor deep in thought, Charles sat on the ground and continued, "Don't think too much. Maybe soon you'll have the opportunity to visit Earth and see Jane."
Thor's expression didn't improve. "I just wanted to prevent the outbreak of war, but it seems I've caused even greater conflicts."
Charles didn't try to dissuade him and continued outlining the Merlin Array. However, he suggested, "Perhaps you can ask your father, see what his perspective is."
Upon hearing Charles suggest asking Odin, Thor pondered for a moment, then took his Mjolnir and headed towards Odin's palace.
