Chapter 166: Cosmic Power…Gambia?

Thor was in a good mood, so he eagerly took on the role of matchmaker, hoping to help Banner tackle his "next big life challenge." Smiling, he said, "No problem, I've traveled the world and know a lot of people. Maybe I can keep an eye out for someone who suits you. So, what are your requirements?"

Tony and Hawkeye chimed in, grinning, "Good idea! Let's hear it, Banner, and we'll help look too!"

Noticing the conversation, Natasha and the other women quietly backed away from the group.

Banner scratched his head, visibly embarrassed, but couldn't resist their enthusiasm. Reluctantly, he said, "Well, first of all, I'm a scientist. It would be nice if my partner could support me in doing various, sometimes…boring research."

Everyone nodded in understanding. Scientists usually found it hard to date since their work could be all-consuming and they weren't the most social people. Tony, of course, was an exception.

"Also, as Avengers, we're constantly facing danger. So, she'd need to be okay with that—not afraid of superpowers or the life that comes with them."

"And?" Pietro joined in, jotting down notes in a small notebook.

"Finally," Banner continued, "the families of superheroes are often at risk, so it would be best if she had some ability to handle danger."

Everyone looked impressed by Banner's thoughtfulness. Hawkeye, especially, made a mental note to increase security for his own family.

Tony couldn't help but tease, "At this rate, you might as well wait for the next female Avenger to show up!"

He scanned the room, clearly disappointed. "All the good ones here have already been claimed by Thor." He paused, thinking out loud. "Maybe there's someone out there in the universe. I mean, take Asgard, where even the women are warriors."

"Any specific race?" Tony asked, a bit more seriously.

Banner seemed to misunderstand the question, his face turning nostalgic. "Not really… I once met a beautiful local girl in Brazil. I saved her from gangsters, but I couldn't control the transformation, so I had to let her go…"

Thor quickly interrupted. "Well, I have someone in mind!"

He continued, listing off qualities with a sly grin. "She'd definitely support your research. She's a brilliant scientist herself. And you might even meet her before, But I don't know if she walk in our side, so I need to investigate her first.

I also know another scientist that have experience with superhero"

"And," Thor added with a smirk, "she's also incredibly wealthy. Extremely wealthy."

"Wait," Banner blinked, confused. "Are you sure you don't mean Tony?"

Tony snorted, "Get lost. I'm a real man!"

Thor chuckled and added, "Oh, and she's very good with exoskeleton armor."

At that, Tony couldn't hold back. "Are you serious? Are you just messing with me?"

Steve grinned, joining in, "Tony, I knew your father. He was just as much of a ladies' man in his youth. Maybe you have a long-lost sister?"

Tony looked thoughtful for a moment, processing the idea. He quickly pieced things together. "Hold on…you're leading me on purpose, aren't you? So she's not actually related to me."

Thor clapped, amused. "I never said anything. You're jumping to conclusions!"

Everyone rolled their eyes. It was obvious Thor was dropping hints.

"But if someone like that exists," Natasha interjected, frowning, "why haven't we heard of her? I mean, with so many distinctive qualities, there should be at least some clues."

Thor smiled knowingly. "Well, Kamar-Taj's Sorcerer Supreme, the Ancient One, isn't widely known either, yet her power is unmatched. Sometimes, true strength is hidden. It's a mark of skill to conceal one's presence."

Thor pointed at Steve's shield. "Remember what it's made of?"

"Vibranium," Steve replied without hesitation. "The most precious metal in the world."

"Now, imagine if all the world's Vibranium came from a single country, where someone had a Vibranium mine the size of a mountain."

As everyone stared in shock, Thor waved his hand, displaying a world map on the screen in front of them.

He pointed to a location in Africa. "This is the most advanced nation on Earth. Their technology is on par with the best in the universe. If the Chitauri invasion had happened there, they could have handled it without a single superpower."

Tony stared, confused. "Wait, are you saying this is…Cosmic Power…Gambia?"

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