Chapter 291: Chapter 291: Methods to Conceal the Infinity Stones
"Thor has come to Earth?"
It took Oaks several months to handle the Ancient One's affairs with the help of Avalon's power, and he also accompanied her to Kamar-Taj to play a role.
Recalling the shocked and complicated expression on Mordo's face when he accidentally let slip, as well as the gossipy look in Wong's big green eyes, Oaks couldn't help but feel like laughing.
As Wong was the senior brother of all sorcerers and the librarian whom all sorcerers would meet, Oaks knew that basically all the sorcerers in Kamar-Taj would know.
After returning to Avalon with the intention of meditating for a while, Oaks received a message delivered by Malorn within a few days.
So he immediately went to New York, where Banner had already arrived.
"So this is what's inside Loki's scepter?"
Thor, who now understood the cause and effect, looked at the Mind Stone on the detection device with a serious expression.
"No wonder father wanted me to bring it back..."
Oaks's expression became strange.
In other words, Loki finally remembered that his scepter was still on Earth and sent Thor to retrieve it.
But there was no way Loki would be able to take it away.
"According to Loki, the Mind Stone, which is one of the six Infinity Stones, comes from the mastermind behind the Chitauri."
Oaks looked at Thor, who seemed lost in thought, and waved his hand to release a magical projection.
Oaks actually knew quite a few spells now.
He had learned some of Agatha's spells, as well as some minor spells from the Supreme Sorcerer lineage that didn't involve borrowing magic power.
He simulated the appearance of the six Infinity Stones, attracting everyone's attention.
"I learned about the Infinity Stones from the Supreme Sorcerer's notes.
At the beginning of the Big Bang, there was nothingness, and then... the Big Bang threw the six elemental crystals into the depths of the new universe.
Each of these six Infinity Stones controls a necessary element of universal existence: space, reality, power, soul, mind, and time.
Although we also wanted to gain more knowledge from the Mind Stone and even considered using the Mind Stone itself as the central processing unit, we understand the dangers involved.
So I think the logic should be the same for Asgard...
You sent away the Aether, the Reality Stone, so what are you planning to do with this Mind Stone?"
"Father hasn't given any specific instructions for now."
Thor thought for a moment and shook his head.
"Odin" indeed hadn't given him any instructions in that regard, but that didn't prevent him from agreeing with Oaks and the others' judgment.
After all, he admitted that in terms of intelligence, he chose to believe in the three scientists.
"Did the Supreme Sorcerer say anything about what would happen if all the Infinity Stones were gathered?"
Right now, all he could think about was whether Loki would be targeted by the mastermind behind all this...
That was something he couldn't accept. His dear brother had finally gained their father's approval, and with the cooperation of the three brothers, Asgard was on the rise...
But now he knew that his dear brother was facing a great crisis. What made him even more uneasy was that Odin told him that "Loki went out in search of knowledge"...
In other words, Loki didn't have Asgard's protection right now. Who knew if the mastermind behind all this would find him and what they would do to him?!
"If possessing a single stone gives the user control over that particular element of the universe, then if all six are gathered, the only thing we can deduce is that the wielder will become all-knowing and all-powerful."
Oaks shook his head. The capabilities that could be produced by gathering all six Infinity Stones were something any smart person would want to know, and there was no need to conceal it.
"All-knowing and all-powerful?"
Tony furrowed his brow.
"Although we had thought about that before, I don't think the Infinity Stones can be controlled without paying a price.
If a single Infinity Stone is already so dangerous, is there really someone who can control all six?"
"Heh, if we're talking about how powerful aliens can be, there are probably many possibilities."
Banner shrugged and pointed at himself.
"There should be someone stronger than the Hulk... If it's really a powerful alien who controls them, then things will be troublesome."
"I've read a comic book before."
Oaks raised an eyebrow, and the illusion of the Infinity Stones in his hand disappeared.
"Gathering all seven Dragon Balls can summon Shenron and grant one wish."
"...I think I've heard about that."
Tony rubbed his temples and sighed.
Indeed, if it was just about granting wishes, perhaps even ordinary people could do it... but no one knew what wish this mastermind behind it all wanted to make by gathering the Infinity Stones.
"Based on the actions of this person and the Chitauri army, it's unlikely to be a good wish."
Oaks spread his hands and turned his gaze to Thor, who was deep in thought.
"Regardless, the Infinity Stones should be kept separate to increase the difficulty of gathering them all. So the Mind Stone should not be kept on Earth anymore.
"I came to Earth specifically to take it away..."
Thor nodded slightly, agreeing with Oaks and the others' analysis. However, when he thought about Odin's recent management of the Nine Realms and the strange change in his way of life, Thor hesitated with his words.
After a while, Thor pondered and said, "I think I need to confirm with my father how this thing should be handled."
"Hold on!"
Tony's eyes suddenly lit up, and he raised his hand to interrupt everyone.
"If we want to make it as difficult as possible to gather the Infinity Stones, what methods are there?"
"Methods?"
Banner blinked his eyes. "We just need to destroy one of them or hide it in a place where it can't be found. After all, it's still unknown whether the Infinity Stones have ever been gathered in the many years since the birth of the universe."
"If we destroy it, I think we may not be able to do it now. Besides, we can't determine the adverse effects that would occur if something that involves the fundamental rules of the universe is destroyed," Oaks shook his head. At least the Mind Stone is not something they can destroy. Wanda can't do it now either because she hasn't undergone the transformation.
"Then the only option is to hide it!"
Tony's eyes grew brighter. He looked at Oaks and said, "The Mind Stone is on Earth. It may bring unknown dangers to Earth, but what if we put it in an independent space detached from the universe Earth is in?"
"...Are you talking about Avalon?"
Oaks rubbed his chin, looking conflicted. "Speaking of which, I did consider that before, but Avalon is not a completely closed-off space. It has spatial channels connected to the main universe, and our plan must take that into account. Unless..."
"Unless?"
"Unless it upgrades to become a dimensional space, maybe then we can truly hide the Infinity Stone."
Oaks shrugged helplessly. "But at least for now, it's impossible."
"But it should be safer than anywhere else in the known universe."
Thor, who now understood what Avalon was from Banner's explanation, looked at Oaks with astonishment in his eyes. Who knew the Royal advisor had such valuable assets?
"Perhaps, without utilizing the Stone and with magical seals, we can conceal the Stone's presence to the greatest extent...
Did you not track the Tesseract before? Can you try to see if you can trace the Mind Stone under these conditions?"
"..."
The three scientists looked at Thor with serious expressions, making the muscular man shiver. "Why are you all looking at me like that?"
"Your Highness Thor, you truly possess exceptional wisdom," Oaks exclaimed, patting Thor's shoulder in admiration.
"Excellent idea! I will go find the Supreme Sorcerer and see if we can find a suitable seal. Tony, Banner, prepare the detection equipment."
...
In the New York Sanctum, under the complex gazes of the stationed sorcerers, Oaks stepped into the portal that led to Kamar-Taj.
From their expressions, Oaks knew that the little story he fabricated had probably spread among the sorcerers and become an open secret.
Ah, the sorcerers probably sighed about the Druid's affairs.
"The Mind Stone is in your possession?"
The Ancient One's green eyes widened slightly. "No wonder, I always felt something odd about that tree and that deer. So its life form was modeled after the Infinity Stone."
During their time in Avalon, the Ancient One had cooperated with Oaks to dispel the dark magic within her and transform it into natural magic. There wasn't much time to think about it then. Additionally, she couldn't see Oaks's destiny, so she naturally didn't know about the Mind Stone.
"Supreme Sorcerer, they do not know about the Time Stone in your possession yet. Should I inform them?" Oaks looked at the Eye of Agamotto on the Ancient One's chest and raised an eyebrow.
"In this matter, let it be for my successor to handle," the Ancient One smiled. "But what about Odin? Don't you plan on telling Thor about him?"
"Odin definitely knows that Thor has arrived. If he doesn't personally intervene, I'd rather not spoil his enjoyment."
...
The Mind Stone was sealed by the Ancient One herself in Avalon. The most advanced instruments and detection methods on Earth couldn't detect it.
"Then I'll take my leave. There's something important I need to do," Thor breathed a sigh of relief. He was currently most concerned about Loki. "I need to investigate the whereabouts of the other Infinity Stones and the mastermind behind the Chitauri as much as possible."
"Um... wait, I just remembered something."
Thor was about to retreat, but Tony and Banner pushed Oaks forward, and with a strange expression, he stepped forward.
"Can you take me to Nidavellir first? I want to create a weapon and get a batch of Uru metal while I'm at it."
"A batch?" Thor looked at the three scientists with a strange expression. "Um... creating a weapon is no problem, but although there is a fair amount of Uru metal with Eitri, a batch like yours..."
Oaks cleared his throat and waved his hand, projecting the Hercules armor. The colossal mechanical body made Thor's expression brighten.
"Maybe... this much?"
"..."
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