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Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Meeting Kaecilius Again

"Your physical condition is impressive; you're fully recovered now," Daniel Davis said after examining Krauser's state in his company's laboratory. Krauser had undergone significant healing, and Daniel took a moment to consider his next steps.

Initially, Daniel had considered recruiting Krauser as a subordinate, but after further thought, he decided against it. There was no pressing need for a personal bodyguard, and his company already had robust security measures in place.

He had also thought about sending Krauser to acquire the Ouroboros Virus and the Plaga Parasite, but there was no longer any need. Leon and Chris had already secured those samples, which were stored in the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA) base. Daniel could obtain them anytime he wanted.

Due to his early elimination of Wesker and preventing Leon and Ada Wong from meeting, the spread of T-Virus had been curtailed, significantly reducing the number of bioweapons. However, the Plaga Virus seemed to have encountered some issues and had been leaked, despite Leon's efforts.

Daniel was quite familiar with the Plaga Virus, a parasitic pathogen. After dealing with Wesker, he had obtained various parasite-based viruses from Umbrella Corporation, including Alpha and Beta strains used to control creatures like Tyrants and Lickers.

During the civil war in the Eastern Slav Republic, both sides employed bioweapons controlled by these parasites. In the past, Daniel might have been interested, but after discovering that even the Veronica Virus had no effect on him, his interest waned. Since these viruses couldn't enhance his own abilities and he had no intention of selling bioweapons, there was no point in further research. In the Marvel Universe, only Wakanda's technology still fascinated him. Unfortunately, Wakanda was extremely isolationist, and accessing their technology would only be possible if they opened up to the world.

"It's astonishing, isn't it? Truly remarkable," Tony Stark exclaimed, his face a mask of shock as he observed the quantum state of the Ghost in Daniel's lab. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed that a human could enter a quantum state at will.

After conducting some preliminary research on the Ghost's cells and blood, Daniel had immediately invited Stark over. While Daniel's research skills, bolstered by the Ope Ope no Mi, were considerable, he knew he couldn't match Stark's genius. Introducing Stark to the concept of the quantum state early on might hasten the development of a quantum tunnel for accessing the Quantum Realm.

Beyond the Quantum Realm, there was also the field of nanotechnology. Though Helen Zhao was sure to make breakthroughs in this area, Stark's involvement could accelerate progress significantly.

Tony Stark was undoubtedly brilliant, but he was also notoriously unfocused unless under pressure. This tendency was a Stark family trait. However, when faced with a challenge, Stark could perform wonders. The colossal arc reactor had seen no progress for years, but Stark built a miniaturized version from scratch in a cave in mere days, also crafting the first Iron Man suit.

Similarly, Stark had already completed the Hulkbuster armor. Under the right motivation, Stark's output was phenomenal. He even managed to build a version of the Infinity Gauntlet later on, albeit a one-time-use version.

For Daniel, the advent of nanotechnology would be incredibly beneficial. It would allow for the storage of standalone AI systems within the armor, maintaining combat capabilities without relying on satellites, much like Stark's suit during the battle against Thanos on Titan. The added convenience of portability was a significant advantage.

"This is adamantium alloy? It's incredibly tough," Daniel said as he examined Captain America's shield. Stark had temporarily borrowed it from Steve Rogers. Stark was deeply curious about the shield his father had unintentionally created. 

Daniel had intentionally let slip about the shield to pique Stark's interest. Stark believed that with JARVIS's help, he could replicate the shield's structure, considering his father had managed to create it in a less technologically advanced era. However, despite JARVIS's assistance, Stark was unable to fully decode the shield's composition.

After several fruitless days of exhaustive research, Stark abandoned the project, and the shield ended up in Daniel's possession.

"It looks like I won't be traveling anytime soon," Daniel muttered. The shield was only a temporary loan. Carter and Rogers were currently on a trip arranged by Stark. Once they returned, the shield would have to be given back.

Despite S.H.I.E.L.D.'s significant issues, Carter had been retired for years and couldn't interfere too deeply in its affairs. As for Rogers, he excelled in combat but struggled with administrative matters. Thus, they had gone on a vacation, or rather, a romantic getaway, which, in truth, was a trio.

During Rogers' years in the ice, Carter had developed a close bond with Dottie Underwood, a former operative from the Red Room, making their relationship rather complex. Dottie, still youthful thanks to a weakened version of the Super Soldier Serum, had no visible aging signs, unlike the older Carter.

A love triangle involving Captain America, Peggy Carter, and Dottie Underwood—it was a scenario that would make any fan of romance novels thrilled. Unfortunately for Steve, he wasn't the center of this love triangle; Peggy was.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

"The kinetic absorption of this shield is astonishing. No wonder Cap can go toe-to-toe with Thor," Daniel concluded after several tests on the shield. If an Iron Man suit could be made of adamantium, it could withstand a punch from the Hulk without severe damage. The main challenge was replicating the material.

"It's far too difficult to mass-produce," Daniel sighed. Howard Stark and S.H.I.E.L.D. had poured immense resources into studying the shield, hoping to unlock its secrets and create indomitable weapons, but their efforts had been in vain.

"To replicate adamantium, I need a significant supply of vibranium," Daniel realized after thoroughly analyzing the shield with the powers of the Ope Ope no Mi. Howard, Stark, and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s attempts had failed due to the scarcity of vibranium. Only Wakanda had enough resources to experiment freely with vibranium alloys.

"Hmm?" One day, just as Daniel had finished his research and was relaxing with a video game, he sensed a change in his surroundings and sprang up. He was now facing seven people who had suddenly appeared before him.

"Mirror Dimension, and Kaecilius," Daniel remarked, recognizing the man leading the group. Kaecilius looked at him coldly, clearly intending to confront him.

"I've finally found you," Kaecilius said, his gaze icy and filled with resolve.

"What does he want with me? Shouldn't he be busy fighting the Ancient One?" Daniel was annoyed by Kaecilius's appearance. He couldn't simply kill Kaecilius, as he was a pawn in the Ancient One's plans. Killing him could have unpredictable consequences. 

If it were someone like Odin or Thanos, Daniel could simply escape to the worlds of Harry Potter or Attack on Titan and hide indefinitely. But the Ancient One was different. After all, she had taught him Dimensional Magic.

"What do you want, Kaecilius?" Daniel asked, masking his irritation with a calm tone.

"Servant of the hypocrite," Kaecilius spat, not interested in talking. He and his six companions immediately conjured various magical weapons. Three of them summoned golden chains, while the other four wielded translucent blades.

"I've left Kamar-Taj. Your grudge with them doesn't involve me," Daniel said, not drawing his Sling Ring yet. He didn't need to flee this time.

Kaecilius merely sneered, ignoring Daniel's words. The six sorcerers formed a semicircle and charged at Daniel.

"Kaecilius, if you leave now, I'll pretend this never happened. Otherwise, don't blame me for what happens next," Daniel warned, his right hand moving behind his back to retrieve his Desert Eagle.

Kaecilius, of course, ignored the warning. One of his followers lunged forward, swinging the golden chain at Daniel's head.

Bang!

Daniel leaped back and fired a shot from his Desert Eagle, sending the sorcerer flying. His chest was deeply indented by the impact.

"Times have changed, people," Daniel thought silently.

Despite the impressive durability of sorcerers compared to ordinary humans, the power of the Desert Eagle still left the man's chest concave, a testament to the strength of his magic-enhanced physique.

Seeing their comrade fall, the remaining five sorcerers halted and retreated a few steps. Though Kamar-Taj wasn't isolated from the world and had access to the internet, the sorcerers were unaccustomed to using firearms. Daniel's use of a gun had them momentarily bewildered.

Kaecilius glared at Daniel's gun, his expression darkening. He hadn't anticipated this unorthodox approach in what he expected to be a classic magical duel. Did Daniel not know that true sorcerers settled conflicts through close combat, weapon to weapon?

"Leave now, and I will spare you," Daniel said, pulling out a second Desert Eagle with his left hand, preparing for a showdown.

Ignoring Daniel's threat, Kaecilius clasped his hands together, manipulating the Mirror Dimension's gravity. Daniel felt himself being pulled to one side but quickly adapted, leaping to the side and firing another shot at one of the remaining five sorcerers.

Bang!

The bullet didn't find its mark this time, as a sudden earth wall conjured by Kaecilius intercepted it.

"As expected from Kamar-Taj's top sorcerer after the Ancient One. His control over the Mirror Dimension is formidable. But let's see how many of them he can save," Daniel thought, navigating the shifting terrain

. He holstered his left-hand gun and used his left hand to grasp onto the environment for stability, while continuing to fire with his right.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Despite Kaecilius's desperate efforts to protect his followers, Daniel managed to kill two more with rapid gunfire. His shooting speed far outpaced Kaecilius's ability to use magic.

"Damn, if I had my web shooters, this wouldn't be such a hassle," Daniel grumbled inwardly, activating the power of the Ope Ope no Mi fruit. He created a "Room" and swapped places with one of the fallen sorcerers to grab a Sling Ring.

Kaecilius, realizing the dire situation, abandoned his control over the Mirror Dimension and opened a portal to evacuate the remaining survivors. With a snarl, he conjured two magical shields and charged at Daniel himself.

"Shouldn't kill him, right?" Daniel wondered as he shot at the approaching Kaecilius. The bullet struck Kaecilius's shield, halting his advance.

"Not bad, Kaecilius. Guess I don't have to worry about killing you," Daniel thought, noting Kaecilius's ability to deflect his shots. Though his Desert Eagles slowed Kaecilius, they didn't stop him.

"So this is why the Ancient One chose Strange to succeed her as Sorcerer Supreme," Daniel reflected, comparing Kaecilius's magic to the future feats of Doctor Strange against Thanos. Despite years more experience, Kaecilius couldn't match the raw potential of Strange.

"You think I'm afraid of a magical duel?" Daniel scoffed, putting away his guns and summoning two golden magical shields of his own. He charged at Kaecilius, engaging in close combat.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The shields clashed repeatedly as Daniel's superior strength forced Kaecilius back with each blow. Kaecilius's frustration was evident, but it did nothing to change the outcome. Daniel's physical prowess outmatched his own by far.

"Get lost! I'll spare you this time. But if there's a next time, you won't be so lucky," Daniel growled, kicking Kaecilius hard. The impact sent him flying.

Due to the Ancient One's plans, Daniel couldn't kill Kaecilius, nor could he interrogate him. This left Daniel deeply frustrated.

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Chapter 113: Chapter 113: The Chitauri (Part 1)

After getting up, Kaecilius stared at Daniel Davis with eyes full of rage. If looks could kill, Daniel might have been riddled with wounds at that moment. Despite Kaecilius's fury, Daniel just looked back at him with a calm expression.

The two men locked eyes for a long while before Kaecilius finally, albeit reluctantly, opened a portal and left.

"A savanna... is it Africa?" Daniel glanced at the scene on the other side of the portal, muttering to himself, "The Ancient One is like a max-level player carrying a bunch of noobs." Considering Kaecilius's level of power, it was no wonder he couldn't inherit the title of Sorcerer Supreme.

"Strange, why haven't you gotten into your car accident yet?" With this thought in mind, Daniel left the Mirror Dimension and returned to his villa.

Currently, Stephen Strange was living a very glamorous life. As a top-notch neurosurgeon, countless people sought his expertise daily. He had a near-perfect track record, even for complex surgeries like extracting bullets from the brain without any damage. His success rate was 100%, although this was partly because he chose only the cases he was confident about. For those with injuries too severe for him to handle, Strange would simply refuse to operate.

Take, for example, a man named Jonathan Pangborn, who was nearly paralyzed but later cured through the magic of Kamar-Taj. Jonathan, an African American, not only regained full health but also exceeded the physical capabilities of an average person, reaching the level of a professional athlete.

Jonathan had been struggling before, but after his return from Kamar-Taj, he leveraged his newfound physical prowess to turn his life around. Unfortunately, he was later reduced to his former state by Mordo, who drained all his magic and killed him.

After acquiring the Red Queen, Daniel kept tabs on important figures in the Marvel world through her surveillance. This was achieved via various cameras and even people's selfies. With modern technology, monitoring significant individuals was surprisingly easy.

"I thought the Ancient One would show up." After waiting a while and realizing the Ancient One hadn't appeared, Daniel picked up the phone and dialed a number.

"Wong, it's me. I was attacked by Kaecilius." On the other end was Wong, the bald sorcerer from Kamar-Taj. Being fellow Chinese, they had a good relationship within Kamar-Taj. Though Daniel had left, it didn't mean he couldn't return. Over the years, he had visited several times, bringing many gifts and money.

The people at Kamar-Taj weren't particularly good at managing resources. While they were never in want, they were limited to a basic level of comfort. Just as successful alumni donate to their alma maters, Daniel also gave back generously.

Of course, if the Ancient One were to sell some of Kamar-Taj's artifacts, they would fetch astronomical prices. Those items were antiques, and it was said the Ancient One even possessed the legendary Excalibur—the real one, not replicas.

"Be careful. I'll inform the Sorcerer Supreme about this." After a brief warning, Wong hung up, likely to report to the Ancient One.

"That should be enough." Since the Ancient One hadn't shown up, Daniel figured it was better to report the incident proactively. After all, the Ancient One's absence could have many reasons. Even though the Ancient One was powerful, they weren't omniscient. Not even Odin or Thanos could achieve that.

"What? Kaecilius attacked the library?" A few days later, while inspecting his newly purchased comic book company, Daniel received a call from Wong, who informed him about the recent attack at Kamar-Taj and advised him to be cautious. Kaecilius had chosen a perfect time to strike, when the Ancient One, Wong, and other sorcerers were away, leaving Kamar-Taj vulnerable.

"I understand. You be careful too." Daniel was surprised by this development. According to the usual timeline, Kaecilius shouldn't have made a move this early. Stephen Strange hadn't even gone to Kamar-Taj yet.

Unable to figure it out, Daniel decided not to dwell on it. He had warned Wong because the previous librarian was killed by Kaecilius, and now Wong had taken up the role.

"The storyline seems to be getting chaotic. Well, with the Resident Evil crossover, things were bound to get messy." What Daniel didn't realize was that his seemingly effortless defeat of Kaecilius had prompted the latter to expedite his plans.

Kaecilius believed that Daniel's prowess came from secret teachings by the Ancient One, which he hadn't received. Thus, he attacked the library, stole the Book of Cagliostro, and tore out a page. If not for fear of the Ancient One's retribution, Kaecilius would have taken the entire book. At Kamar-Taj, other magical texts were accessible, but the Book of Cagliostro was forbidden.

Daniel decided not to worry about this. Even if Kaecilius gained Dormammu's power, he might not be able to defeat Daniel. And as for Dormammu, the Ancient One would take care of him. The power difference was too great; Daniel couldn't do anything against Dormammu at this point.

With that, Daniel put the matter aside and focused on his plans for the comic book company. His goal was to eventually break into Hollywood.

Movies were a highly lucrative industry, and for Daniel, it presented no significant barriers. Thanks to the Red Queen and the holographic system, he could effortlessly produce a visually stunning blockbuster. Plot didn't matter much as long as there were special effects. Animated films were the key.

Other companies couldn't replicate Daniel's approach because they lacked the necessary AI technology, which would be a tremendous waste of resources.

Despite the advanced technology in the Marvel universe, its animation industry lagged behind the world Daniel came from.

While Daniel was engrossed in planning his next steps, in a massive, secret underground facility, the bald one-eyed man, Fury, appeared silently with Hill. They took an elevator to the lowest level.

"Why are there unexplained fluctuations?" Fury asked, staring sternly at Dr. Selvig.

"We're not sure yet. It just started happening suddenly." Dr. Selvig led Fury, Hill, and Hawkeye into a highly futuristic laboratory. He pointed to a large machine housing the blue Tesseract, which was emitting strange energy.

Because of this energy field, Selvig couldn't stop the experiment, and shutting down the power source was impossible due to the Tesseract's near-infinite energy supply.

Fury, with his large, single eye, observed the phenomena closely and then turned to Selvig. "What are your theories about this?" As a top agent, Fury had considerable technical knowledge, but this situation was beyond his expertise.

"My theory is that someone might be using the Tesseract on the other side," Selvig replied. He had significant accomplishments in astrophysics, capable of calculating the convergence points of the Nine Realms.

"The other side?" Fury looked puzzled after hearing Selvig's explanation.

"Yes, according to my research..." Selvig began to elaborate but was interrupted when the Tesseract suddenly glowed intensely. A portal-like tunnel appeared before them, and a figure stepped out.

"Loki." Seeing the figure, Fury and Selvig were momentarily stunned. Hill and Hawkeye, however, reacted immediately, pointing their weapons at Loki, as did the other agents present.

"Loki, what are you doing here?" Fury demanded.

Loki ignored him and turned to retrieve the Tesseract from the machine.

"Loki, put that down."

"Put it down? This isn't something mortals like you should possess." With the Tesseract in his left hand and his scepter in the right, Loki sneered at Fury, indifferent to the weapons aimed at him.

"Are you Loki? Where's Thor?" Selvig asked. He was concerned about Jane Foster, his student, who was distraught over Thor's absence and neglecting her work.

"Thor?" Loki shifted his gaze to Selvig, then tapped him on the chest with his scepter, causing Selvig to look at him with reverence.

This sight shocked Fury and the others. "Take him down, but don't hurt the doctor," Fury ordered. Just as he finished speaking, Hawkeye fired an arrow.

"Is that all?" Loki effortlessly deflected the arrow with his scepter. Before Hawkeye could shoot another, Loki appeared beside him and tapped his chest with the scepter.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Hill fired repeatedly at Loki, but the bullets passed through him, hitting the wall behind. Loki's body vanished.

"Eliminate them," Loki's voice echoed from his previous position.

"Fire!" The agents finally reacted, but before they could shoot, Hawkeye had already taken them down with his arrows. This secret research facility had only four agents nearby, with the rest stationed above.

"What now, Director?" Hiding behind a pillar, Fury and Hill were at a disadvantage. They knew Hawkeye's skills and had to deal with Loki, who was potentially more dangerous.

Meanwhile, Selvig placed the Tesseract into a special case.

"Kill them."

"Yes."

Following Loki's order, Hawkeye readied an explosive arrow. Seeing this, Fury pressed a button on his suit. As he did, the facility's alarms blared, signaling an evacuation. A self-destruct system had been prepared to bury the Tesseract deep underground in case of an emergency. After the collapse, they could always dig it out later.

Pressing the button, Fury saw Hawkeye's explosive arrow heading their way. He and Hill quickly dove for cover. Initially planning to attack, Hawkeye stopped upon hearing the alarm and alerted Loki.

"Let's go." Loki, heeding Hawkeye's warning, decided to

 leave. However, Fury and Hill weren't going to let them escape easily. Both drew their guns, but Hawkeye's next arrow forced them to dodge again.

"Damn it, pursue them." Despite knowing how formidable Hawkeye and Loki were, Fury and Hill gave chase. They couldn't let the Tesseract fall into their hands, and with the facility about to explode, they had to evacuate quickly.

Above ground, there were no more obstacles for Loki and his group. The personnel had already started an orderly evacuation upon hearing the alarm.

"Director, what's going on?" As Fury sped away from the facility, punching the steering wheel in frustration, Natasha Romanoff's voice came through his earpiece.

The self-destruct sequence was linked to S.H.I.E.L.D.'s headquarters, prompting Black Widow to rush over in a Quinjet.

"Loki showed up, took the Tesseract, and Hawkeye is compromised. Track their vehicle immediately."

"The tracking signal is lost."

The vehicles had built-in trackers for such emergencies, but Fury hadn't anticipated Hawkeye's betrayal. With his skills, disabling the trackers was a breeze.

"Understood. Natasha, I have a task for you. Find him and bring him in." Fury took a deep breath, regaining his composure, and instructed Natasha to locate Bruce Banner.

"Director, is that...?" Hill, in the passenger seat, was shocked by Fury's order. She understood his intentions.

"It's time. Once you get back, start tracing their movements." Fury and Hill didn't wait long before two Quinjet jets arrived, each taking them away.

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