56 Japan, Vikings, and a shameless fangirl.

Ender leaned back, watching the hologram of J.A.R.V.I.S. with mild amusement.

"It would have been fun if the great Iron Man had been covered in ridiculous bright colors, but I guess that can wait," he mused before turning his attention back to the AI.

"So… J.A.R.V.I.S., is it? From what Arkea sent me, the Ultron situation already happened. So why are you still around?"

The holographic butler remained composed, his expression polite yet unreadable.

"Ultron was curbed before he could make any catastrophic moves, Mr. Herobrine. There was no need for drastic action on my part," Jarvis replied smoothly.

Ender hummed, rubbing his chin. "Hmm, maybe… but I'll admit, I'm a little disappointed. The chaos would have been entertaining." Though the real reason was he wanted to check the Mind Stone Vision would have if Jarvis became one.

Jarvis gave a pointed look. "Forgive me if I do not share your enthusiasm for world-ending events."

"Tch, fair."

Then, Ender smirked, shifting the conversation.

"So, what brings Earth's Mightiest Idiots to my humble domain?" He gestured vaguely around him.

"Are you implying you rule this Earth?" Jarvis asked, his tone deceptively neutral. "Or is your authority limited to a specific region?"

Ender's smirk widened.

"Depends on how you define 'ruler.' But we are not here to discuss my titles, now answer my question."

Jarvis didn't miss a beat.

"Mr. Fantastic—"

Ender sighed dramatically.

"Ah. That explains a lot." He nodded sympathetically. "Should have known. You guys really need to put a leash on that man."

Jarvis, as expected, ignored the jab and pivoted. "If I may ask—"

"Nope," Ender cut in, waving a hand lazily.

"You didn't even—"

"Nope."

"Mr. Herobrine—"

"Still nope."

There was a brief silence.

Then, Ender suddenly grinned.

"Y'know… you would make a fine butler for me. Ever considered a career change?"

Jarvis didn't even blink. "Respectfully, no."

"Come on, I would pay in premium server space."

"Tempting, but I must decline."

"Boring."

Ender stretched and finally stood up, hands in his pockets.

"Alright, Butler 2.0, be a good messenger and tell the Avengers—enjoy the trip while it lasts."

Jarvis narrowed his eyes. "Are you implying we will be here for an extended period?"

Ender smirked.

"I'm implying nothing. I'm telling you."

The butler AI 'sighed'. This was going to be a long day/trip.

~~~~

"So… we're in Japan? Or what would be Japan in the future?" Tony sighed as he and the rest of the Avengers were escorted to their temporary residence.

Contrary to what Arkea had said earlier, they weren't exactly arrested. Instead, they were being taken to a 'safer' location for 'checkups.'

The reason?

They could be carrying unknown pathogens or—worse—some unidentified interdimensional threat.

"Yes, you are being taken to Sun City," Arkea confirmed as she effortlessly carried Tony through the air.

Tony squinted at her.

"You're enjoying this, aren't you?"

The AI did not deny it.

Meanwhile, Spider-Man was having the time of his life as Human Torch carried him through the sky.

"Ooh, I always wanted to visit Japan! Looks like my dreams are coming true!" He cheered.

"Think Godzilla exists in this world?" Johnny asked, grinning, "If he does, I'm totally getting a selfie," he added.

"Do you even have a phone?" Black Widow shot him down mercilessly.

Johnny's expression darkened as if he had suffered a mortal wound.

Hawkeye, who was gliding effortlessly thanks to a provided jetpack, muttered, "Would be nice if S.H.I.E.L.D. gave us gear like this…"

Meanwhile, Susan Storm soared through the sky; she couldn't help but sigh as she listened to the never-ending argument between Reed Richards and Ben Grimm.

Both men were flying beside her, each wearing sleek, high-tech jetpacks that had been provided by their 'host'.

"Listen, Stretcho, all I'm saying is, maybe—just maybe—you shouldn't have opened a portal to a completely unknown dimension without telling anyone!" Ben grumbled, his voice carrying over the wind.

"For the last time, Ben, the energy signatures were unlike anything we have encountered! This was a scientific breakthrough! How was I supposed to know it would instantly pull us into a new universe?" Reed shot back.

"Oh, I don't know, maybe by not opening random portals like some kinda mad scientist?! Every time ya mess with space-time, somethin' goes wrong!" Ben snapped.

"That is completely unfounded," Reed countered, adjusting his flight trajectory.

"Completely unfounded? So, you're telling me that the last time you played with interdimensional physics, we didn't get invaded by bug aliens? Or that we didn't get stuck in the Negative Zone for a week? Huh?!"

Susan rolled her eyes.

"Why did I expect anything else?"

Her invisible force field subtly adjusted her flight path as she gracefully weaved through the air, listening to the same old argument she had endured for years.

Even now, in a completely different universe, these two were still bickering like an old married couple.

As they flew toward Sun City, she glanced around, taking stock of their team.

Thor and Hulk were missing.

But…

Nobody was too worried.

They were Thor and Hulk.

If anything, she pitied whatever poor soul had the misfortune of running into them first.

~~~~~

(Somewhere on Earth)

Thor and Hulk were having the time of their lives.

Hulk had locked eyes with Bulk the towering Iron Golem that radiated raw power. The moment they saw each other, an unspoken understanding passed between them. Two beings

of brute strength, destined to do one thing:

SMASH/BREAK.

Meanwhile, Thor had never looked this excited in centuries. His eyes gleamed as he beheld Odin.

Not the wise old man he knew. Not the Allfather. Clean shaved.

This was Young Odin, a wild warrior, looking ready to crack skulls and chug barrels of mead before pillaging an entire kingdom.

Thor's Viking instincts kicked in hard.

"By the Allfather's beard—wait, he is smooth!—I must challenge him!"

And thus, the two legendary fights began.

Hulk charged at Bulk, fists raised.

"HULK SMASH!"

Bulk, the Iron Golem, tilted his head slightly before raising one massive metallic fist.

"BULK BREAK."

The ground shook as their fists collided, sending shockwaves across the battlefield.

Thor, meanwhile, grinned wildly as he brandished Mjolnir, pointing at Odin.

"Come, Fa—Odin! Let us do battle as true warriors! No magic! No tricks! Only steel and might!"

Odin raised an eyebrow before smirking. He cracked his knuckles.

"You dare challenge me, boy? Very well. Let's see if you can last longer than a frost giant!"

And with that, they lunged at each other, weapons clashing in a magnificent display of pure Asgardian violence.

Meanwhile…

On the sidelines, Frigga stealthily watched with sparkling, lovestruck eyes.

She wasn't the wise, composed Queen of Asgard yet.

No, this was young Frigga.

A shameless fangirl watching HER future husband beat the crap out of an arrogant god.

"By the Ymir, he is so hot when he fights!" she thought, hands clutched over her heart.

Her inner monologue consisted entirely of:

"Gods, those arms!"

"That confidence!"

"The way he dodges those hammer swings—perfection!"

"I must marry this man."

Her girlfriends in Vanaheim had always said she had a type.

They were right.

She had it bad for battle-hardened warriors who could punch a dragon in the face and walk away without a scratch.

Back on the battlefield, Odin and Thor were still trading blows.

Thor was grinning ear to ear, but then realization struck him like a Mjolnir to the face.

"Wait… if I win, does that mean I bested Odin in his prime? Does that make me the Allfather?"

And in that moment, he hesitated; he didn't want to look like an old man, and definitely DIDN'T want to deal with diplomacy!

And Odin did not.

"NEVER HESITATE IN BATTLE, BOY!" Odin roared as he uppercut Thor so hard, he flew into the moon.

Frigga squealed in excitement.

"Yes! Marry me immediately!"

On the other side, Hulk and Bulk were still locked in an endless loop of punching each other.

"HULK SMASH!"

"BULK BREAK!"

"HULK SMASH HARDER!"

"BULK BREAK STRONGER!"

"HULK SMASH HARDEST!"

"BULK—"

Bulk paused.

"…PROCESSING RESPONSE."

Hulk used the chance to punch him through a mountain.

~~~~

Frigga is just a young woman okay? Not the wise queen! Also, don't stop raining power stones!

Phew.

Next chapters-

57: A godly neet.

58: Journey to the Worst.

ALSO finally I finished editing early chapters.