["So you want to take over this world? To make up for your inexplicable inferiority complex? NO! I will definitely protect the Earth that I love!" Thor's powerful voice echoed across the mountainside, his face a mixture of anger and disappointment as he confronted his adopted brother. The moonlight reflected off his armor and the mighty Mjölnir in his grip, his cape billowing in the night breeze.]
[Loki laughed at Thor's words, the sound hollow and tinged with bitterness: "You are really good at protecting them! Humans are killing each other in groups! And you just stand by and watch! I want to rule them, but you won't allow me?!!" His eyes glittered with a dangerous combination of hurt and ambition, his pale face accentuating the intensity of his gaze.]
[Thor stared at his former good brother, his blue eyes searching for any trace of the Loki he once knew: "Do you think you are stronger than humans?"]
["Well! Of course!" Loki admitted it without hesitation, a smirk playing across his lips as he gestured dismissively at the mortal realm beneath them.]
[Thor tried his best to persuade Loki, his voice dropping to a more personal tone: "You don't know what ruling is! Brother! The throne makes you feel uncomfortable!" Thor's massive hand reached out, attempting to establish a connection that seemed increasingly impossible.]
[Unfortunately, Loki didn't listen at all. He pushed Thor's hand aside with disdain and walked forward, putting physical distance between them that mirrored the emotional gulf that had grown since their childhood.]
["I have seen a new world that you don't know! When I was exiled, I glimpsed the greater realms!" Loki's voice grew more passionate, his movements more animated. "I saw the true power of the Tesseract! When I master it…" His eyes took on a fevered glow as he spoke of possibilities beyond mortal comprehension.]
[Thor's expression shifted from frustration to concern, a new realization dawning: "Who showed it to you? Who is the mastermind behind you?!!" His knuckles whitened as he gripped Mjölnir tighter, sensing a greater threat behind his brother's actions.]
[Loki's face contorted with disgust at Thor's questioning, his composure cracking as he shouted: "I AM THE KING!!!" The words erupted from him with years of suppressed rage and resentment, echoing across the mountainside.]
[Thor moved with unexpected speed for his size, grabbing Loki's shoulders firmly: "Stop dreaming!!! Hand over the Cosmic Cube!!! Give up these ridiculous ideas of yours!!!" His voice thundered with authority, the God of Thunder momentarily losing control of his temper.]
[After venting his anger, Thor's expression softened perceptibly. His grip gentled as he released Loki's shoulders, instead raising one hand to touch his brother's face in a gesture of fraternal affection that spoke of centuries of shared history.]
["Come home with me," Thor pleaded, his voice now quiet and sincere. Behind the warrior stood the brother who had grown up alongside Loki, who still believed redemption was possible.]
[Looking at Thor, who still wanted him to return to Asgard after everything that had transpired, Loki's expression cycled through surprise, consideration, and finally settled on cynical amusement. He grinned slightly, then slowly shook his head: "Not with me." The implications were clear – the Tesseract was elsewhere.]
[Learning that the Cosmic Cube was not with Loki, Thor's face darkened with renewed anger. He pushed Loki away forcefully, causing his brother to stumble backward. Thor raised Mjölnir menacingly, the weapon beginning to emit a low hum as if sensing its wielder's emotions.]
[Loki, seemingly unperturbed by Thor's aggression, began his practiced routine of verbal provocation: "You need the Tesseract to take me back to Asgard! But you've missed your chance. It's gone! I sent it off, I know not where." His words were calculated to maximize Thor's frustration.]
[Thor raised Mjölnir, pointing it directly at Loki's face, his patience visibly at its end: "Listen carefully, brother! I..."]
[But as soon as he uttered the word 'I', a streak of red and gold light slammed into the mountainside. Iron Man crashed into Thor at tremendous speed, tackling him off the rocky outcrop. Loki remained standing alone, his expression shifting to genuine amusement as he watched his captors fighting amongst themselves. He blinked innocently at the empty space where Thor had been standing just moments before and quipped dryly: "I'm listening!"]
"Hahahahaha! Thor never dreamed that he would be scolded by Tony before he could even finish his words. You are so abominable for interrupting the conversation between two brothers! Tony!"
Rhodes couldn't help but burst out laughing, and teased Tony for ruining Thor's plan.
"Oh come on! Do I have to sit there and wait for them to finish talking?" Tony rolled his eyes. He was always very rude to uninvited guests!
"A fight is bound to break out soon! Tony VS Thor? It's bound to be exciting! Maybe the captain will join in too!" Natasha also looked like she was eager to watch the fun.
"Yeah! I bet Tony will suffer! Thor's strength is obvious to all!" Rhodes smiled slightly.
Tony frowned upon hearing this. He knew how powerful Thor was, and if he was not mistaken, the armor he was wearing should still be Mark 6! Then he would definitely suffer a loss in a fight.
After all, he had also recorded the scenes of Thor and Captain Marvel fighting. Normally, the difference between the two of them fighting was not very obvious, but when facing the dark elves, the disparity in their strength was fully demonstrated!
Tony's conventional armor Mark 9 requires a lot of ammunition to destroy the battleship, but Thor and Captain Marvel defeated them one by one. How can he fight back?
Fortunately, his cooperation with Wakanda has been successfully connected, and Tony got a large amount of vibranium from Black Panther T'Challa. Of course, it was not free, and Tony provided them with some technical support.
With the help of Tony, Princess Shuri quickly perfected the second-generation Black Panther suit. Tony also used Wakanda's technology to create the new Mark Destroyer 2 and the Mark 13 made entirely of vibranium.
The Mark 10-12 in the middle is Tony's experimental nano armor, which was developed by Tony during his research on nano materials during the months of Sky Curtain's silence. However, Tony was still not satisfied with it.
He also planned to use Dr. Zhao Hailun's regeneration cradle to create a "Vision" just like Ultron did in Sky Screen, and specially develop an artificial intelligence to control this body to maximize the combat power of the Mind Gem.
As for Ultron, Tony and Banner have not completely given up. They really need an artificial intelligence that can cover the entire world to protect the earth and control the defense system.
The problem of artificial intelligence emerged when fighting against the dark elves. At this stage, Jarvis was unable to control the Iron Legion, control a large-scale swarm of drones, and do more things at the same time, which resulted in Tony having to use two artificial intelligences at the same time.
Even if Tony adds servers to Jarvis to increase computing power, there is still a limit, and Tony will not stop building a swarm of drones. The number of drones will only increase, and there will be a day when Jarvis cannot keep up.
For this reason, Tony also invited Shuri to assist him. In Wakanda, he met Shuri, a super genius. Although Tony thought she was not as good as himself, she was still a very powerful person.
[The forest clearing erupted with the sound of splintering wood and disturbed earth as Tony threw Thor heavily to the ground. The Asgardian's massive form carved a trench in the soil as he rolled several times before coming to a stop against a fallen tree. Despite the powerful impact, Thor rose smoothly to his feet, Mjölnir flying automatically to his outstretched hand. He fixed Tony with a cold, calculating gaze – the look of a warrior who had battled across the Nine Realms for centuries.]
["You dare touch me again!" Thor's warning rumbled like distant thunder, his stance widening as he prepared for combat. The air around him seemed to crackle with potential energy.]
[Tony, his faceplate retracting to reveal his sardonic expression, retorted without hesitation: "Then don't steal my things!" His armor bore the scratches and dents from their initial collision, but the arc reactor in his chest glowed steadily, powering systems that were rapidly calculating attack patterns.]
["Do you know who you are talking to?" Thor's incredulity was evident – few beings in the universe would speak to the son of Odin with such disrespect.]
[Tony immediately launched into his characteristic venomous banter: "Ah... Shakespeare in the Park? Doth mother know you weareth her drapes?" He gestured mockingly at Thor's flowing red cape, his expression a perfect mixture of condescension and amusement.]
Thor doesn't want the Earthlings to interfere in his family affairs: "Mind your own business! Tin Man! Loki will definitely be judged by Asgard!"
["As long as he hands over the Tesseract, you can do whatever you want! Before that, you'd better stay out of the way! Tourist!" Tony turned around dismissively, his armor whirring as he prepared to take flight and return to the Quinjet where Loki remained in custody.]
[After hearing this, Thor sighed silently, his face darkening as his legendary temper flared. His patience exhausted, he stopped thinking diplomatically and simply acted on instinct. With practiced precision, he hurled Mjölnir directly at Tony's retreating form.]
[Tony's sensors alerted him to the incoming threat. He began to turn, his repulsors charging for a defensive blast, but he was a fraction of a second too slow. Mjölnir struck his armor with devastating force, sending him flying through the air like a red and gold missile. His armored form crashed through a massive pine tree, snapping the trunk with a thunderous crack before he slammed into the ground and skidded to a stop nearly fifty yards away.]
[Inside the damaged helmet, Tony's HUD flickered with warning lights and damage reports. System diagnostics scrolled rapidly across his field of vision, highlighting compromised areas of the armor. Tony felt pain radiating across his ribs despite the suit's protection, and his expression shifted from surprise to calculated determination. He tilted his head slightly, eyes narrowing as he recalibrated his approach: "Okay!"]
[Loki sat on a pile of rocks at a safe distance, silently watching the confrontation unfold with obvious delight. His handcuffed wrists did nothing to diminish his enjoyment of the spectacle as his former captors turned on each other. A small, satisfied smile played across his lips – chaos, after all, had always been his specialty.]