Chapter 212 Bant: Let's kick off the Infinity War
After Wanda and Quicksilver came back, Bant took the opportunity to test their abilities as well.
Only then did they realize that Wanda and Quicksilver were very weak at this moment, and Quicksilver's current speed had not even broken the speed of sound.
Although it is very fast, if he is sent to the battlefield like this, he will probably still not escape the fate of being hit by bullets.
I am the weakest speedster.
This is the case with Quicksilver. Wanda's witchcraft is also very weak, and not even one-tenth of the power of chaos magic has been stimulated.
Bant is interested in chaos magic.
This energy comes from the god of the underworld, Sithon. In the dark book left by Sithon, there are large amounts of space that record chaos magic and Scarlet Witch separately.
This is enough to prove the power of this force.
However, Wanda and Quicksilver’s abilities are still a little too weak now. It seems that they still need to be slightly stimulated by the power of gems.
There is no rush for this matter.
The gemstone is still under research and requires a lot of data as a basis.
Moreover, Sakaar is currently selecting capable warriors to fill the membership of the Tiangong Association. Only after forming a powerful army will they launch a counterattack against Thanos.
As for now, he still needs to gather other forces on Earth to join the battle.
However, Uncle Ben and Aunt May immediately felt a huge sense of hunger after their first extensive training.
Now they were eating the high-calorie chocolate that Peter had originally prepared for Venom, and the two of them stuffed handfuls of it into their mouths.
Now, Uncle Ben finally understood what it meant: You will understand when you reach my age.
Now he felt that he really understood.
After a while, Wanda and Quicksilver also joined the group of people eating and drinking. Although they looked much more normal than Uncle Ben and Aunt May, Bant still had the idea of recruiting them for the company.
Apart from anything else, at least a cook had to be found first, otherwise he was really afraid that these people would starve to death in the company.
The four of them were eating together. Uncle Ben and Aunt May saw Wanda and Quicksilver, and couldn't help but start a conversation with them.
Although they look younger, Uncle Ben and Aunt May are still elders after all. Their amiable appearance instantly put Wanda and Quicksilver at ease.
Especially when both sides learned that the other party was also a reserve plumber, the relationship became even more cordial.
In Primos, special training for plumbers continues.
On the other side, Bant took some time to go to the . Bureau, intending to talk to them about what happened after the Battle of New York.
Since the Avengers Building was destroyed, the Avengers temporarily chose to set up their base on the . mothership.
But in fact, the only people stationed on the mothership are Captain America, Natasha, Barton, and Black Panther T'Challa, who joined the Avengers not long ago.
In the last war with the Chitauri, T'Challa's performance was very impressive, which earned him more say in the Avengers.
But in reality, he didn't speak very often.
As the next king, T'Challa clearly knows that he still has shortcomings in some aspects.
He is very young, and at this time it is more important for him to study than to speak in a hurry.
"What we are going to discuss in this meeting is the plan to counterattack Thanos." Bant gathered several key people who have a say in the Avengers just to discuss this.
As long as Thanos doesn't die, he will definitely make a comeback.
Everyone else could understand this without Bant saying it.
Therefore, even Steve, who had previously advocated a ceasefire, did not raise any objections.
It was Stark instead.
He is not on the mothership at the moment, but his virtual projection is.
Tony glanced at Bant and said, "Counterattack, this plan is good, but I have a question." He stretched out his hand, pointed at Bant, and then shook it back and forth, as if to draw a line.
"he--"
"The Avengers are having a meeting. What is this guy doing here?"
"Shouldn't the area be cleared of outsiders?"
Apparently, Tony was still resentful of Bant for leaving Earth to support the Tiangong Association during the war.
But in fact, Bant went to save Luma.
"Don't be so willful, Tony." Steve advised, "If it weren't for the Heavenly Union, Thanos wouldn't have withdrawn so easily. And it was thanks to Primus's iron robot that they were able to intercept the Chitauri army at that time."
But Steve's counter-persuasion instead ignited Tony's powder keg.
"I never agreed to a ceasefire!"
"I told you, if he wants to fight, then we'll fight to the end! It was you who made him leave!"
He was angrily criticizing everyone present, or perhaps he was just venting his emotions.
Finally, he looked at everyone and said, "I will not participate in your operation because I have more important things to do!"
"I don't care if any of you leave this planet and go out into the universe to do what you call 'more important things'. I don't care at all."
"Because I can protect everyone myself."
After saying that, Tony cut off the communication.
Leaving everyone in silence.
After a long while, Steve patted Bant on the shoulder and said, "Don't mind him, he's just throwing a tantrum. He said that the people of Asgard are immature, but in fact, he himself is like a child."
"I am not angry."
Bant was indeed not angry.
To be honest, rather than being angry, he seemed to be looking at Tony in a funny way.
Tony made so many armors at that time, and even used them to install signal receivers in his own body, and then the Iron Soldier made great contributions, the planetary shield was closed, and Bant left the earth...
All the problems are telling Tony that nothing else can be relied upon, and he can only rely on himself and those Iron Warriors.
To this end, he would inevitably begin to envision a global defense plan, and Ultron would come into being.
Ultron: Browse the Internet for five minutes and decide to destroy the world!
Although he knew that Ultron would appear, Bant had no intention of reminding Tony or stopping him.
Given Tony's conceited personality, even if Bant emphasized it to him more, he probably wouldn't listen, and it would instead arouse his rebellious psychology.
what?
You say I can't do it?
You think I'm not as smart as you?
Then I have to prove that I can!
Geniuses are always conceited and willful. They will not wake up unless they are given a real slap in the face from a lesson.
Besides...
I'm not his father.
When Tony makes the problem bigger than he can solve, and he is forced to ask him for help, he will understand the price of arrogance and conceit.
By then, Bant will definitely ask him to buy all the electronic screens in New York and play "I, Tony Stark, am a fool, not even as smart as one of Bant Parker's toes" in a loop.
"So, Captain, now you know why I didn't join the Avengers, or even want to be a hero that much?"
Bant asked.
After that, before Steve could think about the connection between the two, Bant explained it himself. "Being a superhero, you enjoy praise and applause, but you also have to bear responsibilities and expectations."
"Isn't that right?"
Bant shook his head.
"The key is expectation. People always want heroes to do everything, and they want you to become the person they want you to be. Once you fail to meet their expectations, they will complain, hate, and abuse you..."
"That's true for Tony, and even more so for the others."
"I'm not a hero, and I don't have to be what anyone expects me to be."
People's expectations and disappointment for superheroes...will become heavier and heavier over time until everyone is overwhelmed.
By that time, all it would take is a small fuse to instantly turn the Avengers, an organization that has gone through many trials and tribulations and defeated countless powerful enemies, into a mess.
"But you're already a hero," Natasha consoled.
If it weren't for Bant and the Tiangong, they would have found it difficult to deal with the giant Chitauri monsters, and the countless Chitauri soldiers would also be a huge trouble.
Not to mention that in the operation to eliminate Hydra, the results might be completely different with or without Bant.
Norman also said: "Everyone can do their best. You have done well enough, and I know that you leave with confidence because you trust us."
"If Tony knew that you believed in him, he would definitely not blame you. Instead, he would be angry with himself, thinking that he did not do his best and failed to meet your expectations. That's just the kind of person he is," Captain America said.
"That's the kind of person he is."
Everyone was comforting Bant. They thought that Bant was blaming himself for his own inability to do things and for leaving the Earth this time, and felt that he was not worthy of the title of a hero.
But Bant shook his head and said, "That's not what I meant."
He wanted to explain, but when he thought about the fact that anyone could become a superhero in this country, he felt relieved.
Even though I commit domestic violence, steal, and rob… I have superpowers, so I’m still a good hero.
But for Bant, it was different.
Hero is a sacred title that only a few people deserve, and it has nothing to do with superpowers or equipment.
But the mind.
"Let's get back to our original topic." Bant said.
"Thanos' intention is to wipe out half of all life in the universe. He thinks he is maintaining the balance of the universe, and in recent years the Infinity Stones have begun to awaken, making him feel that he is destiny."
"Madman." Barton took a deep breath.
"Yes, he is a madman, but the scary thing is that he is a madman with ideals and abilities," said Bant.
A madman is not scary. What is scary is a madman with a normal brain. He is not stupid, but very smart, powerful, and influential... He has enough ability, time, and energy to realize his terrible ideas.
Even if he fails this time and fails again next time, he is not afraid, because he is indomitable and can afford to wait.
At this point, everyone pinched their brows with a headache.
In fact, no one in the Avengers has ever really fought Thanos.
But clues can be seen just from his subordinates.
Be it War Lords or Super Giants, they are essentially hopelessly powerful beings.
If Loki had not awakened the power of Thor, and if Banner had not arrived in time and blew up the War Lord's head, the Avengers would not have been able to withstand the wave of attacks a while ago.
Ironically, the people who saved the world this time were the two people who were once classified as enemies and regarded as monsters.
And now, Loki has returned to his kingdom of God. According to his own statement, he will soon be crowned king. With such a status, it is naturally impossible for Loki to appear on Earth frequently.
Dr. Banner was driven crazy by this superstar and developed an even deeper fear of the Hulk.
In the past, after he became the Hulk, although his personality was split, they were essentially the same person. Banner could feel the outside world and could influence the Hulk.
But this time, he was completely out of control.
At that time, he was very similar to the one after being controlled by the witch in Avengers 2.
That feeling of complete loss of control. If the symbiote carried by Loki had not happened to be good at telepathy, it is very likely that Banner would have been out of control for a long time this time.
Banner is too scared to face the Hulk again, which means they lose the Hulk.
Now, Tony has also withdrawn from this operation, which means they have lost a powerful helper.
Tony also played a big role in the last war.
His Veronica killed several Chitauri monsters at once. Without him, the war would have been a little more difficult.
And the best thing about Tony is that he is always making progress, as if nothing can stop him from moving forward.
Of course, Norman didn't mind Tony's absence.
In his opinion, the best inventor was right before his eyes. As for Tony, sorry, he was not familiar with him.
"What's your plan?"
Steve asked subconsciously.
Apparently, Bant is like the external brain of the entire Avengers.
These guys, who have well-developed muscles but are actually not stupid, have long given up thinking and are waiting for others to give them orders.
And Bant never lets them down.
"The plan is simple!"
He spoke in a short voice, as if he had been fully prepared.
"We support what the enemy opposes, and we oppose what the enemy supports; the more the enemy wants something, the more we will prevent him from getting it!"
"you mean……"
Natasha frowned slightly. Not only him, but everyone understood what Bant meant.
"Fighting with Thanos for the Infinity Stones?"
Barton continued speaking after Natasha.
"That's right!"
Bant nodded vigorously and stood up. Although he was the youngest among all the heroes present, the way he gave orders convinced everyone.
It’s as if he is the undisputed leader of the Avengers!
"I said, if Thanos wants war, then give him war!"
"He wants the rough stone, so we should get it before him!"
"Since this infinite war is destined to begin--" Bant's gaze swept across the heroes, and everyone lowered their eyes, as if waiting for the baptism of the upcoming war.
"Then why let Thanos take the initiative?"
"We can take the lead!"
(End of this chapter)