Chapter 257: Sorcerer and Witch
"So, you just brought them here like that?"
Oaks hadn't been to Avengers Tower for a while and noticed that it had changed quite a bit.
But when he found Tony, this guy hadn't realized that the two troublemakers had come looking for him.
After explaining the situation to him in a somewhat tactful manner, Tony widened his eyes.
"Even if you can bring me back to life, I don't want to die first!"
"No, I put them on the Nature Guardian for now. And they both said they won't resort to violence."
Oaks patted Tony's shoulder reassuringly.
"Don't worry, if I dared to bring them here, I have confidence in handling them. Even if they resort to some unconventional methods, I can handle it."
"Shit! Who bombed Sokovia back then? I should only bear minor responsibility, shouldn't I?"
Tony rubbed his hands anxiously. Before becoming Iron Man, countless people used the label "murderer" to refer to him. At that time, he didn't care and even saw it as praise.
Later, he realized he was wrong. Even after he transformed and became the superhero Iron Man, he never denied the mistakes he had made in the past.
Perhaps it was this mindset that allowed him to carry a nuclear bomb through a wormhole.
Oaks saw that Tony hadn't even considered resisting upon hearing about this matter, let alone putting on his Iron Man armor and engaging in a life-or-death battle with the twins. He breathed a sigh of relief.
"Both of you calm down for now. I've arranged for them to access Hydra's data. I have an appointment this afternoon, so after I handle that, I'll arrange for you to meet."
As Oaks spoke, he opened the portal to the Nature Guardian.
"After this matter is resolved, I have something important to discuss with you... It's crucial!"
After calming down, Tony scratched his hair a little irritably when he saw Oaks closing the door and leaving.
"Something important? Well, since he said so, at least my matter isn't considered important."
He muttered under his breath. As he returned to his laboratory, JARVIS's voice sounded.
"Sir, I've received new data from the Howling Commandos, research materials from the Hydra Sokovia base... You might find it interesting."
"Hmm?"
Tony's attention was brought back. At the moment, he didn't have the mood to complain about why he wasn't involved in taking down Hydra this time or when Captain found an old buddy.
"Open it up. I heard the technology in this base is quite advanced... Hmm? Remote-controlled robots? I have some leftover toys to play with."
Tony looked through the holographic images and gradually slowed down his actions.
"Research data on Loki's scepter..."
He pulled over a chair and sat down and his hand supported his chin as he carefully examined the unexpected research.
"So, Oaks said that he has the scepter, huh?"
"Yes, sir."
JARVIS's voice sounded.
"The scepter is from beyond Earth, but it's not from Asgard. Dr. Oaks had contact with the scepter during the Battle of New York. This time, he wants to study whether it can be completely neutralized.
For ordinary people, it's just too dangerous."
"Hmm... You're right, I'm just an ordinary person."
Tony's eyes wandered for a few moments, and he pursed his lips.
"It's just that tree-hugging guy doesn't understand artificial intelligence. He doesn't grasp the profound implications of Hydra's research data...
Wait, could the important matter he wants to discuss with me be related to this?"
His eyes gleamed with astonishment.
"Well, in that case, I'm very interested!"
"Sir, it would be advisable for you to prepare a speech in advance to avoid being at a disadvantage during your interaction with the twins," kindly reminded J.A.R.V.I.S.
"According to the information, their abilities are quite formidable, but they can also be reliable allies. Perhaps that is why Dr. Oaks has been dedicated to resolving the conflicts between you and them," J.A.R.V.I.S. added.
"Hmm... a speech, a speech... J.A.R.V.I.S., you should know that a speech doesn't really work for me," Tony scratched his head forcefully and slumped back in his chair.
"I mostly improvise. Besides, I am in the wrong this time, and I don't want to resort to rhetoric..."
"Never mind, let's talk about it later. I do need to study this theoretical model..."
...
While Tony was immersed in the possibilities presented by the Hydra data, Oaks returned to the Natural Guardians' ship and had lunch with Pietro and Wanda.
They were surprised by the unprecedented natural and plant-based cuisine.
"Is this the invention of your environmental technology company?" Pietro asked and looked astonished as he cut into a piece of meat that looked almost identical to steak.
"This 'meat,' which looks and tastes just like beef, has a much higher protein content but less than half the fat and calories," Pietro, with his enhanced metabolism, could discern the difference.
"Yes, it's plant-based beef. After years of development, it has become almost indistinguishable from the real thing. But we're not trying to make fake meat. This is a healthy alternative for the new era," Oaks explained, pointing to the large acorn that Wanda was holding.
"As for the acorn beverage business, we haven't expanded into Europe yet, but we will soon. Also, these chicken and tuna fillets are plant-based.
After years of improvement, they are almost indistinguishable from real chicken and tuna, and they have significant benefits for weight loss.
We've been supplying major fast-food chains with our green series for over six months, and the response has been very positive."
"So... you're saying we're eating grass?"
Wanda took another sip of her passion fruit-flavored acorn drink with some disbelief. Which girl wouldn't like such a thing?
"It's truly amazing... Can your magic do this as well?" Wanda's hand emitted a faint red light.
"Is my power considered magic?" she asked.
"Hmm..." Oaks swallowed a bite of meat and thought for a moment before nodding.
"These achievements belong to science, as they can be replicated by ordinary people. However, there was indeed magic involved in the beginning.
As for your abilities, they are indeed magical, but different from the magical factions on Earth."
At this point, Oaks hesitated. Should I go see the Ancient One?
But then he realized that the Ancient One must already know about Wanda's chaos magic, so he felt somewhat relieved.
He would deal with it after the Supreme Sorcerer had settled his disciple's affairs. However, he could reveal some information to Wanda in advance.
"Strictly speaking, your and Pietro's abilities were not 'bestowed' upon you by Hydra's experiments. You both had the potential for these abilities, and their experiments 'awakened' and 'enhanced' your powers.
On Earth, sorcerers acquire magic through learning, but in your case, you already possess inherent magical abilities. I have seen that before."
Oaks thought of Frigga, Queen of Asgard:
"She calls people like you 'witches.'"
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