Chapter 456 - Ambush, Backstab
"Well, come in."
Thor turned slightly sideways, stretched out his broad palm and made a gesture of invitation. Although he tried to remain polite, there was still a hint of imperceptible vigilance in his deep eyes.
After all, the sudden visit of Stephen Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme, was too unexpected.
Although the Asgardians have a tradition of hospitality, they are now outsiders seeking refuge in the unfamiliar land of Earth. No one knows what the purpose of this key figure in protecting the Earth is.
"Oh, the palace is nice."
Stephen walked steadily into the palace built by the Asgardians, his steps neither hurried nor slow, his eyes looking around like a searchlight.
Although this palace is far less magnificent than the glorious buildings of Asgard in the past and is much smaller in scale, every detail is handled with great care, from the exquisite carvings on the walls to the mysterious runes on the beams.
All of them demonstrate Asgard's unique cultural heritage and style, as if a piece of Asgard's history was condensed in this small space, carrying the Asgardians' deep attachment and longing for their former homeland.
Not long after, Weiss, Frigga, Thor, Loki, Stephen and Banner sat around a round table.
“Let’s get straight to the point.”
Thor was the first to break the silence.
As he finished his words, the shadow of Thanos slowly appeared in the center of the round table.
The purple skin looked particularly strange under the reflection of light and shadow, and the cold eyes seemed to be able to see through everyone's heart.
Of all the people, Weiss undoubtedly knows Thanos best.
But he chose to remain silent, just sitting there quietly, with his hands crossed on his chest, his slender fingers tapping his arms lightly, and his eyes focused on listening to everyone's discussion.
The few of them soon entered into a heated discussion.
Banner pushed his glasses up on his nose. "I think we can launch a raid."
"No, that's too risky."
Thor frowned, rubbed his chin, and offered his opinion.
"Thanos' army is too powerful. We need a more comprehensive plan. Perhaps we can unite the superheroes on Earth and form a powerful alliance."
He glanced at everyone, trying to find recognition in their eyes.
"We can also seek support from other cosmic forces." Frigga said softly, her voice gentle but full of power, "There must be many forces in the universe like us who are unwilling to succumb to Thanos. As long as we unite, we will be able to fight him."
However, these seemingly reasonable and promising plans were rejected one by one by Stephen Strange.
He sat there, leaning forward slightly, with his hands folded on the table, looking at everyone calmly and firmly: "According to my calculations, these plans ultimately failed."
His tone was unquestionable, as if he was standing at the end of time, with all possible outcomes in sight, and every detail under his control.
"Who do you think you are?"
Loki finally couldn't suppress the rage burning in his heart anymore. He stood up suddenly and slapped the table so hard that the teacups on the table jumped up.
"Why should we listen to the orders of an Earthling?"
Asgard has a long history and powerful strength, and is also a very important existence in the universe. How can it allow an Earthling to command their actions?
"Because I am the Supreme Sorcerer."
Stephen did not flinch. He straightened his back and looked back at Loki.
As the Sorcerer Supreme, he is responsible for protecting the Earth and the entire multiverse.
“Haha~ never heard of it.”
Loki sneered disdainfully.
"That's because you are ignorant."
Stephen responded calmly, without any sign of anger on his face.
Weiss sat aside and watched it all quietly.
His keen intuition told him that something was wrong.
Strange has always been a proud and calm man, and his wisdom and strategy are obvious to all in the wizarding world.
But at this moment, this tit-for-tat quarrel between him and Loki seemed a little childish and impulsive, and did not fit the image of the Sorcerer Supreme in Weiss's impression.
【Something is wrong! 】
Weiss suddenly felt a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart, and his brows were tightly furrowed into the shape of a "川" character.
With his keen perception of magic, he sensed a faint fluctuation of magic, quietly moving around like a ghost.
He immediately concentrated and tried to open the space channel.
However, the space seemed to be blocked by an invisible wall, and no matter how hard he tried, he could not create even the slightest crack.
Without saying a word, Weiss smashed through the roof and flew into the sky.
His movements were swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
"???"
Thor and the others were confused by his sudden action. Their faces were filled with surprise and confusion. They looked at each other, completely unaware of what was going on.
Everyone who had just been discussing heatedly, suddenly sat there in a daze, their minds going blank.
Only Strange reacted quickly, unfolded his cloak, and chased after him.
“Boom!”
Weiss's body was like a high-speed cannonball, crashing heavily into a layer of transparent barrier, and the powerful rebound bounced him back directly.
He rolled several times in the air before he managed to steady himself, a hint of surprise and anger on his face.
The appearance of this barrier confirmed his guess that he had indeed fallen into a carefully set trap.
This barrier seems invisible, but it is as solid as a rock and contains powerful magical power that traps them tightly inside.
Without any hesitation, Weiss quickly took out the scepter.
He gripped the scepter tightly with both hands, mobilized all his strength, and poured his divine power into it without reservation.
The scepter instantly burst into dazzling light, accompanied by his full-strength attack.
The entire barrier began to tremble violently, and along with the impact of energy, bursts of screams were heard from outside the barrier.
The invisibility spell was broken, and the person who set up the barrier revealed himself.
"Mystic?"
Weiss narrowed his eyes, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes, followed by deep vigilance.
Hundreds of Kamar-Taj wizards were densely packed and suspended all around, wearing iconic robes and holding magical weapons in their hands.
These wizards surrounded Weiss and others in a fan shape, and everyone's face was serious and vigilant.
"What do you mean?" Wes turned around suddenly, staring straight at Strange with sharp eyes.
At this moment, Strange was floating in the air, surrounded by a circle of faint golden magical light. His originally calm face now had a complicated expression, including worry, determination, and a hint of helplessness.
"In the future I calculated, Wes, you gave the Infinity Stones to Thanos."
