With their screams, the four plummeted into the water like dumplings in a pot.
Splash! Splash! Splash!
Wait, why only three splashes?
Turns out…
"Ahhh, I'm… I'm floating?!"
Banner, in his soul state, was completely bewildered…
Aside from him, Captain America and Iron Man, whose reactions were quick enough to activate their helmet visors, weren't too embarrassed.
As for Ant-Man…
He took a big gulp of water!
Heisenberg was also a bit stunned.
Those three idiots who fell into the water were none other than three members of the Avengers from Avengers: Endgame—the American Butt Trio who returned to New York to retrieve the Infinity Stones.
But how the hell was this possible?!
Did he lack the scope, the level, to prevent Thanos in the future?
Heisenberg shook his head. What a joke. With him around, Earth would never face the Snap.
After all, without the Snap, the fate of half the universe's life would change!
Wouldn't he profit immensely?
So, were Cap and the others returning to fight him?
Had his future self replaced Thanos's role?
But that was impossible.
If future Cap and the others truly stood in his way, Heisenberg was 100% sure they'd be dead on the spot!
So, something was fishy.
Heisenberg's Kryptonian brain raced.
Super intellect, when unused, is as carefree as an ordinary person's.
But when activated, it's instantly Sherlock-level.
In a flash, Heisenberg discovered a blind spot he'd never noticed before!
"System, confirm the name of this universe again!"
"Your current working universe is Marvel Cinematic Universe 19999."
"Okay, so it's the 19999 from the movies, not the official MCU's 199999, right!"
At this, Heisenberg finally understood what was happening.
The universe he was in wasn't the pure movie universe but the multiverse Cap and the others had traveled back to!
So, their return was inevitable, part of this universe's original timeline!
No wonder, despite Heisenberg's presence, they still faced the Snap crisis—they weren't in the same multiverse or timeline!
But if this universe wasn't the movie universe…
Then…
Thanos in this universe wouldn't Snap at all!
Why wouldn't he Snap?
Because five years later, Thanos in Heisenberg's universe would learn everything about the future from Nebula, who traveled here seeking the Time Stone!
After that, Thanos from Heisenberg's universe would go to the main Endgame universe and be taken out by Iron Man!!!
So, Thanos in Heisenberg's universe was gone?!
Thus, Heisenberg couldn't change the universe's fate by killing him early and reap origin material.
Because the fate of Heisenberg's universe was for Thanos to mysteriously disappear in 2014!
He disappeared, couldn't Snap, and everyone lived.
Even if Heisenberg killed him early, he still couldn't Snap, and everyone would still live!
No change at all!
All this meant Heisenberg's shortcut to reaping origin material…
Was gone with Thanos!
Fortunately, Heisenberg's brain worked fast. In an instant, he thought of a new plan.
His heart, depressed by the loss of the shortcut, reignited.
So, Heisenberg confidently looked at the Ancient One.
Just as he was about to speak, he froze again.
Did the Ancient One change actresses?
She was way too beautiful!
A pale yellow dress, voluminous hair…
Her figure and aura could outshine a Bond girl!
Heisenberg nodded at her, stunned.
The Ancient One also nodded, then slowly floated to his side, saying,
"I found a little surprise and brought them to meet you."
"Hmm, this surprise is huge. I can accept it, but I'm not sure the guy in the sky can."
Heisenberg replied, glancing at Tony Stark descending from above.
Three seconds ago, Tony was embracing Pepper in her indigo armor, saying sweet nothings.
Like…
"Darling, look at that palace. I have to surprise you!"
Pepper looked, then froze.
"Tony…?!"
"What?"
Tony noticed Pepper's tone and looked down.
Pepper stared in shock behind Heisenberg.
"Your surprise is another you?!
Two Tonys… two yous?!"
"Motherfucker!!!"
Tony cursed. What the hell was this?
He wanted the surprise to be freezing the sea, not another him competing for his wife!!!
How would they divide this? One on odd days, the other on even days, and Sundays for threesomes?
Get lost!!!
Tony and Pepper instantly accelerated, racing toward the three who fell into the sea!
But Heisenberg, seeing them speed up, remembered his job.
Without turning, he controlled his bioforce field. The three in the water—Iron Man, Cap, and Ant-Man—floated up and hovered behind him.
Then, all the water on them was pushed away by the field, falling back into the sea.
Heisenberg, standing still, effortlessly handled Iron Man and the others.
Don't think he'd gesture or pose when controlling the field—that's just useless showboating.
If he could control everything with his mind, why pretend to clench fists or raise arms?
Does he think he's Magneto?
A show-off?
Tony's trio hovered behind Heisenberg, and Banner's soul floated over to join them.
They quickly scanned their surroundings, and their faces changed!
With their superhero vision, they could tell what was happening.
So, Cap and Iron Man immediately spotted their other selves!
Especially Iron Man!
He was insanely jealous of that golden-red bastard in the sky.
He worked so hard as a hero for years to win Pepper, and that guy had her back in 2008!!!
Jealousy exploded!!!
But just as they were about to speak, the Ancient One suddenly waved them silent.
"Quiet!"
She said, then seriously looked at Heisenberg.
Rebuked, Cap's team lost their desire to speak, turning to Heisenberg instead.
In their expectant gaze, Heisenberg took a deep breath!
Of course, his breath wouldn't contribute to global warming.
As he exhaled, the four's eyes widened in shock.
The icy blue breath swept across the nearby sea, freezing 80% of the visible ocean into ice!
"This… this power…?!"
Ant-Man couldn't help but exclaim, but Heisenberg abruptly turned to him!
In the tense, wary gaze of Cap's team, Heisenberg coldly said,
"Stay quiet. This is my friend's wedding."
Heisenberg waved at the descending Tony and Pepper, signaling them to continue.
Reminded, Tony straightened his attitude slightly.
He knew Heisenberg would explain those sudden appearances later.
So, he gently landed with Pepper, ignoring everyone's stares, and walked with her across the icy expanse.
Heisenberg's eyes flickered, and his bioforce field expanded.
The ice under Tony and Pepper reshaped into stairs, extending to the most beautiful spot in the projected castle.
Meanwhile, the Iron Man hovering behind Heisenberg…
Was filled with jealousy!
Not just because his wife was taken, even by another him.
But also because…
Why didn't he have such an awesome friend?!
Why?!
However, after a brief struggle, Iron Man immersed himself in the wedding.
He thought, he was so young now, and so was Pepper.
They had each other at their best.
And this Tony had Heisenberg, a Superman-like friend.
He must be much happier than himself!
Good, good!
Please, don't end up like me. Spend more time with your loved ones, your kids, your version of yourself in this world.
Because I owe them too much!
…
On the yacht.
Hill, Rogers, and the others stared in shock at Cap's team.
As the beggar version of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s director, Hill received the latest intel from New York.
Videos of Cap's team time-traveling and fleeing were already online.
After all, one of them was the Hulk—hard to miss!
Hearing this, Rogers and Hill were insanely curious.
But Heisenberg loomed above, invincible. Who dared disrupt the wedding?
So, Tony's wedding proceeded smoothly to its finale.
They embraced at the castle's peak, pledging eternal love.
Meanwhile, Heisenberg reshaped the ice into a real castle!
His effortless control of the sea, like playing with clay, left Cap's team utterly defeated.
Before coming, they compared Heisenberg's abilities to Thanos's.
They thought Heisenberg could at least match Thanos.
Just match, they thought.
But now…
They were envious. With Heisenberg, Thanos would never be a problem!
They were certain.
After the wedding ended, the 300+ mini Iron Man robots returned to the yacht.
Heisenberg decided to talk to Cap's team.
He nodded at the four behind him.
"Follow me!"
He said, then floated toward the yacht with the Ancient One.
But he didn't stop. Glancing at the yacht, he used his bioforce field to lift Captain America and Hill into the air.
Only Peggy's niece, Sharon Carter, was left standing alone, bewildered.
Why was she left behind?
Did Heisenberg dislike fangirls? And as a fan…
Sharon was devastated…
…
Heisenberg and the Ancient One floated toward Tony's villa, chatting as they flew.
"Don't always attend such events alone. You have no reason to enjoy loneliness."
"Hmm, so you came, dressed like this. Very pretty."
"Thank you. I just thought no one would like a bald old lady in a traditional sorcerer's robe at such an event."
"So what? They never liked me, but they must like me!"
Heisenberg's words were domineering, his hidden hegemony making Cap's team doubt their chances.
Then, Heisenberg brought up their situation.
"I never expected you to bring them here directly!"
"Of course. It's my little surprise for you. I knew you'd like it," the Ancient One smiled.
"Of course I like it. Let Rogers meet Cap, let Tony meet Iron Man. I've wanted to do this for a while, hahaha!"
Heisenberg casually revealed his malicious intent, not caring about those floating behind him.
Everyone's faces twisted.
Rogers pondered, looking at Cap, while Iron Man…
Turned to see Tony and Pepper flying toward them.
Their figures filled Iron Man with endless longing.
So good…