Far in the North.
In the darkness of the night, a strange atmosphere surrounded the eerie forest.
Caw, caw, caw...
A black crow flew around in the sky and slowly landed on an old, dilapidated house.
"Haha... that aura!"
In front of an old television set, a middle-aged woman in a black robe was intensely excited.
The television displayed a dim scene, showing Wanda extinguishing a fire.
"Great Almighty! The magnificent Chaos Magic has finally appeared!"
The woman grasped the sides of the television.
In the dark room, her blue eyes reflected the images on the screen, revealing endless greed.
If Hode were here, he would undoubtedly recognize her at once.
The woman was none other than Agatha Harkness!
"New York! Chaos Magic! Here I come!"
Agatha Harkness spread her arms wide, her black robe fluttering as if caught in an unseen wind.
Countless black mists swiftly emanated from underneath her robe, instantly engulfing her entire being.
And in the next moment, the old house no longer showed any sign of Agatha Harkness.
...
Avengers Base.
Today was undoubtedly the fullest day Wanda had experienced, with various interviews leaving her exhausted yet satisfied.
When she returned to the base, she intended to rest but found all the Avengers waiting in the living room.
"What's going on?"
Wanda looked at everyone in surprise: "Why are you all still here so late?"
Although this was the Avengers Base, it was rare for everyone to gather together like this.
Seeing so many people seated, she began to wonder if something major had happened again.
"Congratulations! Your approval rating with the public has skyrocketed today. It won't be long before the previous situation changes completely."
Tony was the first to smile and raise his glass.
Today's public relations efforts had been incredibly successful; public opinion was gradually shifting in their favor.
At this rate, they could soon escape the current predicament.
"After you did that thing, those annoying people outside finally stopped shouting about us."
Sam Wilson, the Falcon, shrugged playfully.
Those folks were out there daily with their signs, and although the Avengers Base had good soundproofing, it was still quite a headache to watch.
Anyone would find it unbearable to see a bunch of crazies yelling outside their home every day.
"I didn't expect you to quietly accomplish something so big; this is truly unexpected."
Natasha had her legs draped over the table.
It must be said that Wanda had indeed brought them an unforeseen surprise today.
"You did great, but what exactly is your new power?"
Steve asked curiously.
Everyone's eyes revealed curiosity about the green mist that had accompanied the flames.
If it was merely compressing, it couldn't possibly eliminate those green mists.
But Wanda had indeed displayed an ability none of them had seen before.
"I haven't awakened any new powers; I'm actually using the same abilities I've had before."
Wanda sat down beside Natasha, casually picking up a throw pillow. "I just learned how to better control it."
Since they were all companions, she had no intention of hiding it, so she spoke candidly.
"No new ability?!"
Tony was shocked; he had never considered that Wanda's powers might have other transformations.
Moreover, from Wanda's words, it was clear she already had this power, just now realizing it.
"Aren't your powers granted by the Mind Stone?"
Tony was somewhat puzzled.
Wanda hugged the pillow, her face filled with confusion as she shook her head slightly: "I don't know; he didn't explain it clearly to me..."
When Wanda mentioned "he," Tony Stark quickly caught on: "Who is this 'he'?"
Clearly, it referred to someone none of them knew, who might be key to Wanda mastering her abilities.
"This..."
Wanda realized she had suddenly let something slip.
She couldn't possibly reveal her relationship with Hode now!
But she couldn't think of a suitable excuse either.
However, if she did mention it...
How would she explain her relationship with him?
"If you're hiding something from us, even a small mistake could jeopardize everything."
Tony continued to press on, his expression serious.
This unknown individual could very well disrupt their plans!
Wanda hugged the pillow tightly, burying her face almost into it.
She gritted her teeth, her face full of hesitation.
Because she really didn't want to reveal the circumstances.
"Wanda, why don't you go and rest for now!"
At that moment, Steve took the initiative to save Wanda.
"Yeah, you've been busy all day; you must be tired!"
Natasha chimed in, having already sensed something as a woman.
Only these big guys couldn't see that Wanda had a shy expression.
And this person must be very important to Wanda; otherwise, with her character, she wouldn't keep it a secret from everyone.
Hearing this, Wanda immediately felt a wave of relief and quickly tossed aside the pillow and hurriedly left.
"You..."
Tony watched Wanda's departing figure, brows furrowed.
"Tony, she has the right to make her own choices, and everyone has their own secrets."
Steve called out to Tony, sternly saying, "Some things may be better left unknown."
"But this concerns all of us."
Tony's expression was grave.
"If you're so concerned about this, you might as well think about how to persuade Ross."
Steve's face was tense; if they officially joined the government, the Avengers would be reduced to mere tools.
Upon hearing this, Tony coldly replied, "Then you all can decide what to do!"
With that, he turned and walked away.
Inside the office.
Tony Stark sat in a leather chair and dialed Pepper's number.
"Can you help me investigate who has been in contact with Wanda recently?"
If he didn't clarify this, he would never feel at ease.
"Ugh..."
After doing all this, a look of fatigue appeared on Tony Stark's face.
He had been under a lot of pressure in recent days and didn't even know how to vent it.
"Maybe I should check in on Hode?"
That thought crossed his mind but was quickly dismissed.
Because that guy always had endless things to do.
After much hesitation, Tony Stark went to the balcony, donned his armor, and flew out directly.
Get ready to enjoy a drive and relax your mind.
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