Watching the two "fighting cocks" who looked like siblings from another dimension, the spectators on the side, Tony and Natasha, casually shared blueberries. Only Captain America Steve Rogers' eyes showed a hint of worry, for he had just heard bad news from Thor's words.
"Loki has an alien army, so how are they going to attack Earth?" Steve asked, his voice filled with urgency.
"A brief activation of the Cosmic Cube can transport one person, but if it can be activated for a long time, it can open a stable portal, which can allow the Chitauri army to come," Thor exclaimed, pointing at the handcuffed Nick Fury. "This is all because of you, trying to use the Cosmic Cube's energy! My brother was merely drawn in by the Cosmic Cube!"
Thor absorbed Steve's words, and he seemed incredibly excited. From his perspective, although Loki was the culprit in this incident, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s research into Cosmic Cube energy weapons was also a significant reason. So his brother wasn't entirely at fault!
Natasha Romanoff placed one foot on the table, half-reclining, looking at Thor who was still roaring loudly. Her tone was flat, yet piercing. "But Loki killed eighty people in two days after arriving on Earth."
"Uh, he's an adopted child, and he's not blood-related to me," Thor mumbled, a slight stutter in his voice. He knew he was a god, just like Loki. However, after his divine powers were stripped by Odin, he lived a human life for some time. He found that humans were only slightly shorter-lived and a little weaker in body compared to Asgardians. There was no difference between him and them, so he could treat humans equally. This was what he believed, deep down in his heart.
Kurohane smiled inwardly, his eyes fixed on Thor. If I didn't have Telepathy, I wouldn't know Thor was thinking like that. This silly boy is truly amazing, he even has to lie to himself in his heart! To be frank, he just coveted Jane Foster's body! Despicable!
"According to Dr. Erik Selvig's research manual, to use the Cosmic Cube to open a stable portal, the other materials they need can be obtained from Agent Clint Barton. Unless a large amount of energy is needed to open the door, this kind of thing isn't readily available everywhere," Dr. Bruce Banner continued his work, looking at the data on the computer screen with focus.
Tony Stark also looked at the data on the screen with him, but he didn't find any anomalies. "Unless it's a nuclear power plant that generates electricity year-round, or a hydroelectric power station the size of the Three Gorges Dam in China, otherwise, there won't be that much energy on Earth..."
"Tony!" Kurohane interrupted Tony's conversation, then tapped the Arc Reactor on his chest with his finger. His voice implied something. "How do I recall, you said before, the function of Stark Tower..."
"Bastard!" Tony immediately remembered the large Arc Reactor he had just built, which could supply electricity to the entire building for over a year. This was a massive amount of clean, pollution-free energy, and it was also the energy source Loki had long coveted!
Whack!
Kurohane reached out and tapped Tony's head, not using much force. But there was still a crisp sound, making Tony squat on the ground covering his head and howling. "I told you not to curse! I'll hit you again if you say it again!"
Tony complained, his tone spoiled yet annoyed, "Why is this bastard's personality worse than mine?! He hits hard!"
Yet Tony was still very resilient and didn't say anything. After getting up from the ground with a red bump on his forehead, he typed frantically on the keyboard, listing specific targets for finding gamma rays in New York. Sure enough, he found that the data had shifted slightly!
"Sure enough, their target is Stark Tower!"
Boom—!!!
A massive explosion ripped through the Helicarrier, and four of its four kinetic-energy-enhancing turbines, one of them already lost power, and the ship's hull immediately tilted, almost plunging to the ground. Except for Kurohane, who was already prepared, he leaped with a light touch on the floor, avoiding the tremors. He had already seen Hawkeye arriving by jet, and there were many mercenaries on that plane.
Frankly speaking, they were intentionally let in. As for whether the Helicarrier would suffer an accident, with Tony here, everything would be fine, he could fix anything! Everything was fine!
"It's Agent Barton, he's here to rescue Loki," Kurohane stated, pulling out his two pistols and checking the bullets inside. Then he put on a radio headset and turned to give strategic deployments.
"Tony, quickly put on your armor, see if you can restore power to the turbines. Natasha, go find your old friend, I'll deal with those invaders. Captain, hold Mjolnir and keep an eye on Thor and Nick Fury, and protect Dr. Banner along the way. As long as he doesn't turn into a big green guy, this attack won't be a big problem."
"Okay." Steve replied, determination radiating from his eyes.
As the only one who didn't fall, Kurohane gained everyone's trust in an instant. Even Steve, a natural leader, had no opinion after hearing Kurohane's arrangements. Holding his shield in his left hand and Mjolnir in his right, he said he would definitely complete the task.
"By the way, Thor, if you want to help, forget it, just stay here." Originally, Kurohane wanted to find something for Thor to do, like watching Loki. But seeing Thor staring blankly at Steve's Mjolnir in his hand, it would be a bit inappropriate to still ask him to do anything at this moment. No matter who the person was, losing love three times a day was truly unbearable, it was lucky they didn't get a mental illness!
Moreover, the situation Kurohane saw from the surveillance cameras was Loki's reaction was similar to Thor's. Even if Hawkeye came to rescue him according to the plan, he still squatted on the ground holding his legs and didn't move.
Kurohane didn't open a portal, but quietly moved towards the bridge. Most of the mercenaries had moved in that direction, so of course he had to go there first to rack up justice points! And while running along the corridor with his guns raised, he also managed to report to his teammates.
"Tony, there are also two invaders in engine number three, they seem to be planning a secondary destruction."
"I'm putting on my suit, I'll be done soon," Tony replied, sounding annoyed but focused.
"By the way, help me decrypt Agent Coulson and his radio channel, I can't reach him."
"Okay."
While speaking, Kurohane arrived at the bridge's location, which was the command center of the entire Helicarrier. Agent Maria Hill and Coulson were both here as commanders, but they hadn't realized yet, this wasn't just a rescue operation aimed at Loki, but an operation to eliminate everyone on the warship!
Clang clang clang~~~
A grenade slid directly into the command center from outside the door, instantly blasting several unlucky individuals. Even Agent Hill was affected and fell from the command platform! Then there was a hail of gunfire, but strangely the smoke from the grenade dissipated, no one had yet entered the command center, which made this group's fighting seem rather amateurish!
Well done!
There were clear footsteps, and the muzzles of everyone present were aimed at the door. Ready to tear apart anyone hit by a bullet at any moment!
"Coulson, do you have to encrypt the radio when you use it? If Tony hadn't helped me decrypt the channel, I really wouldn't have been able to contact you! I've already dealt with the people outside the door, tell them to put away their weapons, there's a secret agent in the command center!" Kurohane yelled, his voice filling the room, full of undeniable authority. He stepped forward, letting his sudden presence seize control of the atmosphere.
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