Thanks to Lucas's efforts, the work of saving the Akame Ga Kill world was proceeding in an orderly manner.
With troops from the ninja world and the assistance of the Esdeath and Budo, all opposing forces were easily suppressed.
How could the faint glow of rotting grass compare to the bright moon shining in the heart of the sky?
The situation was magnificent!
At this time, the Marvel world was brimming with momentum.
After listening to Lucas's advice, Professor Charles decided to teach the upper echelons of mankind a lesson. The attack of the Sentinel robots was a test by high level official, and they needed to be given a tough counterattack.
Otherwise, they would perceive mutants as weak and easily bullied, which would make them even more unscrupulous in the future. Professor Charles understood clearly that blindly compromising and giving way would only encourage further oppression.
As a result, among the top officials, a group who advocated for the massacre and suppression of mutants were directly obliterated by Professor Charles using his Cerebro. Additionally, he delivered a message to high-ranking official targeting mutants, demanding they immediately cease persecution.
Simultaneously, Charles mobilized his X-Men to unify the voices of mutants. Those mutants who felt superior and intended to commit evil acts were also ruthlessly suppressed and eliminated.
Just as the struggle between mutants and humans was in full swing, a major operation was unfolding within S.H.I.E.L.D. Howard Stark, having gained Nick Fury's trust, informed him that Hydra had infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D.
Although Nick Fury wasn't particularly virtuous, he was an individual who had become the king of secret agents. After receiving information from Howard, he conducted a secret investigation, and his heart immediately grew cold.
It was no longer appropriate to say that S.H.I.E.L.D. were infiltrated by Hydra; it was almost more accurate to say there was a S.H.I.E.L.D. within Hydra. Upon this discovery, Nick Fury made a decision and immediately reported the matter secretly to the World Security Council.
Although he knew there might be Hydra members within the World Security Council, he believed these individuals would never dare act rashly or secretly obstruct the cleanup operation within S.H.I.E.L.D.
The Red Skull's brutality had made Hydra the enemy of all countries worldwide. Despite Hydra's powerful secret development, once exposed, they would face the entire world as an enemy.
Against the military repression of various countries worldwide, the methods Hydra had employed over the years would be worthless. In a direct confrontation, they would definitely be wiped out.
Precisely because they recognized their weakness, Hydra outside of S.H.I.E.L.D. silently chose to abandon their companions within the organization.
[CHAT GROUP]
Howard Stark: Group Leader, come and get the Cosmic Cube! I've figured out its location, and now is the perfect time to seize it. S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra are fighting, so we can put the blame on Hydra.
Lucas: Looks like you guys are doing well. I'll head over right away.
In the Marvel World, at a secret base under S.H.I.E.L.D.'s name, Lucas approached with purpose. His top-tier Conqueror's Haki erupted, and the terrifying coercion stunned all the guards. Even surveillance equipment was destroyed under the overwhelming pressure.
Lucas progressed to the deepest part of the base, destroying all obstacles with his punches. Finally, a cube emitting light blue energy appeared before him—the Cosmic Cube containing the Space Stone.
Lucas strode forward and placed his hand directly on the Cosmic Cube. Lancelot skill "Knight of Owner: A Knight Does Not Die with Empty Hands activated instantly, and golden lines quickly climbed up the cube.
[CHAT GROUP]
Howard Stark: Group Leader, what are you doing?
Lucas: I'm refining the Cosmic Cube so it will no longer resist me, allowing me to manipulate and transform it.
Howard Stark: Isn't the Cosmic Cube just a container for storing the Space Stone? I've studied it for years and found it only exports energy from the Space Stone to the outside world.
Lucas: The power of the Infinity Stones is too strong to be used directly by living beings. The Cosmic Cube is an artifact that can contain the Space Stone. You didn't discover its use because you never received its approval, nor did you find the proper way to use it.
Lancelot: The Group Leader is using my skill—Can this skill even influence Infinity Stones?
Lucas: Your skill can't do this, but mine is different. First, my skills were modified by the chat group, and second, my strength exceeds yours.
Between words, the surface of the Cosmic Cube flashed with gold as Lucas completely refined it. Blue light flashed, space energy surged outward, and a cloud of blue mist appeared behind Lucas, swallowing him instantly.
In a blink, Lucas appeared at Howard Stark's home.
Howard stared at Lucas who materialized before him and sighed, "The ability to move through space? So that's how the Cosmic Cube is used."
Lucas smiled. "That's just one of its uses. The Space Stone has many applications."
As he spoke, the Cosmic Cube's shape changed rapidly, transforming into a blue ring with a gem the size of a dove's egg inlaid upon it.
"The cube form is inconvenient in battle. Now, this ring can be used as a weapon."
Lucas examined the Cube he had transformed through alchemy, expressing satisfaction with its new form, and casually gave it a new name—the Space Ring.
Simple and crude!
True to its name!
Lucas looked at the stunned Howard and smiled. "Even if Nick Fury appeared before me, it would be impossible for him to recognize this as the Cosmic Cube, right?"
Howard was bewildered. "You spent so much effort refining it just to transform its appearance?"
Lucas shrugged. "It could be transformed without refining, but that would take more time. Besides, refining it also eliminates its hidden dangers."
Howard wondered, "What hidden dangers?"
Lucas explained, "Odin wasn't the Cosmic Cube's first owner. Before him, many powerful figures possessed it. These individuals left imprints on the Cube that could allow them to remotely control this artifact."
Howard was stunned. "Remote control? No way! That's too extreme!"
Lucas continued, "Don't worry, their dimension doesn't have much power to remotely control the Cube. At most, they can open a spatial doorway between themselves and the Cosmic Cube, allowing them to quickly reach it."
Howard's face darkened with displeasure. "So those who left imprints can appear next to it and take it away at any time?"
Lucas nodded. "Exactly! That's why I refined the Cosmic Cube at the base. It had hidden dangers. But now there's no problem. After refinement and alchemical transformation, the imprints have gone."
There were still more than 20 years before the Battle of New York, and both the Ancient One and Odin were still alive. Combined with the lack of suitable pieces in his possession, Thanos took no action when Lucas refined the Cosmic Cube.
Howard breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. Now I can rest assured. Is the Group Leader going to outer space now? It would be best to take the Space Stone away from Earth. Only then can Earth be considered safe."
Lucas looked at Howard with a half-smile and asked, "Do you think Earth is safe if the Space Stone leaves?"
Howard was stunned. "Isn't it?"
Lucas shook his head. "I'm afraid there's still another Infinity Stone on Earth."
Howard was shocked. "No way! How can there be two Infinity Stones on such a weak planet?"
Lucas replied, "It may seem incredible, but this is reality. Besides the Space Stone, the Time Stone is also on Earth."
Howard adopted a serious expression. "Where is the Time Stone? I've never heard about it."
Lucas explained, "Remember what I told you about Earth's sorcerer? The Sorcerer Supreme at the pinnacle of Earth's magical hierarchy has passed down an artifact called the Eye of Agamotto from generation to generation."
Howard suddenly realized, "Like the Cosmic Cube, there's also an Infinity Stone hidden in the Eye of Agamotto. Lord Group Leader, do you want to take that one too?"
Lucas responded with exasperation, "You don't think the Sorcerer Supreme is easy to deal with, do you? At least currently, I have no confidence in defeating her. And she protects Earth from dimensional demon invasions. I don't want to make an enemy of her."
[CHAT GROUP]
Golden Lion Shiki: I can understand what was said earlier, but what are dimensional demons?
Lucas: Dimensions, universes, worlds, planes—these terms have similar meanings. Dimensional demons are entities from another dimension, masters of their entire realm. They grow by invading and devouring other dimension, enhancing their own strength.
Senju Tobirama: The Marvel world is really dangerous! god and aliens beyond the planet, mutants and Hydra within, and even dimensional demons from other universes eyeing them.
Sword God Ryuma: Compared to the Marvel world, although our pirate world is chaotic, it's not nearly as dangerous!
Gold Thief Woonan: Indeed! The crisis level in the Marvel world is far too high!
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