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Chapter 146: Chapter 146: The Hive (Conclusion)

"What a strong will," Daniel Davis mused as he surveyed Will's underground hideout, taking in the crude surroundings. Living alone for over a decade on a barren planet inhabited by a terrifying monster would have driven most people to despair.

But Will had connections with HYDRA.

"Even though the daylight hours are short, Will's survival here for over ten years indicates that, with some environmental improvements, this planet could be suitable for human colonization. This is real estate on a galactic scale," Daniel thought, remembering Earth's real estate prices.

Colonizing an alien planet came with numerous challenges, one being establishing a reliable space route. While spatial teleportation could bring people here, Daniel couldn't constantly serve as their personal transporter. He had his own matters to attend to.

These considerations were for the future. Whether or not Daniel would expose the existence of this alien planet depended on the circumstances at that time.

"Maybe I should invest in an ecological research institute to find ways to improve this planet's environment. And I should contact Newt."

Beyond the scientists in the Marvel universe specializing in ecosystems, there were magical creatures from the Harry Potter world that might aid in terraforming. Newt Scamander, author of *Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them*, would have valuable insights.

Unfortunately, this planet wasn't in the Harry Potter universe; otherwise, enlisting a legion of wizards would simplify the task. Transforming the environment with magic would be straightforward.

Daniel had never considered monopolizing the planet. As a human, he felt a duty to contribute to humanity's future, even if this world wasn't his original Earth.

"Star-Lord might help chart space routes." Knowledge of interstellar travel was outside Daniel's expertise, but Star-Lord, a seasoned Ravager, would know how. In exchange, Earth could offer him substantial rewards.

Daniel wouldn't reveal the alien planet for free. By leveraging this planet, he could gain significant tangible and intangible benefits on Earth, aligning with his goal of contributing positively, which the Ancient One would likely appreciate.

The Ancient One seldom intervened in human affairs but still cared for Earth, having protected it for centuries.

"If I reveal this now, HYDRA's Insight program might be thwarted," Daniel mused, pondering the implications while setting up his equipment from his villa's lab on the alien planet.

Despite having undetectable extension charms for storage, it felt wasteful not to utilize the vast alien terrain. While the planet's sandstorms couldn't be completely eradicated yet, temporary barriers could mitigate them.

Here, he could freely produce Iron Man suits. Mining resources could be handled by Red Queen-controlled exploration robots, establishing his industrial park on the alien planet.

"Once operations are underway, I'll invite Tony for joint development and then make it public."

Although revealing Iron Man suit production to Tony wasn't a big deal, since replicating the technology wasn't hard. Anton Vanko could make one; other major powers could too, albeit at higher costs.

The Arc Reactor had solved the major power issue. Even without Stark's exact methods, S.H.I.E.L.D. could produce Iron Man suits if the Security Council permitted it. Agents like Hawkeye, Black Widow, and Shuri would gain significantly from using such suits.

During the Battle of New York, if Hawkeye and others had Iron Man suits, the outcome might have been different.

The Security Council, representing the United Nations' five permanent members, maintained a balance of power. While it seemed only Stark and the Iron Patriot possessed suits publicly, the major powers likely had their versions.

The U.S. military had the Iron Patriot, which they would have reverse-engineered extensively. Military scientists, with a working model, would eventually figure it out.

Publicly, Stark and the Iron Patriot having suits was a compromise. Should Daniel reveal the alien planet, he would instantly gain more influence than Stark. The Iron Man suit wouldn't even be a point of contention.

"The current worlds I've visited offer resources but little in terms of power enhancement. Voldemort's complete revival isn't a concern anymore."

The magic of Harry Potter's world was fascinating but had limitations. Killing Voldemort wasn't challenging for Daniel now, whether through magic or technology. Similar to defeating the Hive, he could have done it without Iron Man suits, using his surgical fruit and magic.

Nevertheless, Harry's world still held value. Items like the Time-Turner and Felix Felicis, which boosted luck, were highly beneficial.

Felix Felicis, enhancing luck for a limited time, could ensure favorable outcomes for Daniel.

Currently, Daniel sought a world that could further enhance his powers. If he were of Asgardian royal lineage, his pursuits would be easily attainable. Asgardians had lifespans exceeding five thousand years, far surpassing even the Ancient One.

Although Daniel could live long, five thousand years was beyond reach. China's recorded history spanned five thousand years, and Asgardians had genetic and perhaps soul-based longevity that current sciences couldn't fully decipher.

Kamar-Taj's magic focused on soul cultivation but didn't explain the soul's composition.

This disparity, the starting point of others being his endpoint, could be bridged with Felix Felicis, potentially leading him to a power-enhancing world. The potion's luck-enhancing properties could accelerate Zhao Helen's nanotech research.

Scientific breakthroughs often hinged on sudden inspiration. Felix Felicis, providing such moments, would expedite progress.

Producing Felix Felicis was exceedingly complex, even for Severus Snape, an expert in potions. Horace Slughorn, the only one capable of brewing it successfully, was highly sought after, even by Voldemort.

During the final battle, many members of Dumbledore's Army survived due to the potion's luck-enhancing effects, dodging lethal spells.

Such a valuable potion was rare not only due to its complexity but also because it required six months to brew, with a high failure rate.

Outside the Harry Potter world, its efficacy would remain, though potentially diminished, confirmed through conversations with Dumbledore, Grindelwald, and Snape.

If Zhao Helen advanced nanotech, the advent of nanotech Iron Man suits would excite Daniel, Stark, and the world.

Nanotech medical advancements could cure many disabilities, elevating Daniel's influence and status.

Finding Slughorn was crucial. His whereabouts were elusive, possibly due to the potion's effects. Grindelwald's followers often found themselves just missing him.

While Felix Felicis was challenging to brew, Daniel's surgical fruit abilities should simplify the process. Successfully brewing it, even with limited use, would be immensely valuable.

Slughorn's respect stemmed from nurturing talent and his potion expertise.

"So many missed calls from Coulson. What's happened now?" Returning to his villa after setting up the alien lab, Daniel found numerous missed calls from Coulson. Realizing it must be urgent, he immediately called back.

"It's you, Fitz. Where's Coulson? What's the emergency?" Daniel asked upon seeing Fitz's anxious face instead of Coulson.

"Finally! Skye's in trouble. Coulson wanted your help," Fitz quickly explained.

"Give me your coordinates. I'll be there immediately." Hearing Fitz, Daniel knew Skye was in critical condition. Coulson had diverted to the facility that saved his life, unable to reach Daniel.

Normally secretive, Fitz divulged the location for Skye's sake, prioritizing her life over S.H.I.E.L.D.'s confidentiality.

Daniel understood this was the plot from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., where Garrett orchestrated Skye's shooting to uncover Coulson's resurrection secret. If Daniel had been reachable, Coulson might not have needed to go there. However, Daniel had been on an alien planet, out of signal range.

Daniel couldn't preemptively warn Coulson or Skye without revealing too much. Moreover, they wouldn't have heeded warnings about preordained events.

"Coordinates?" Fitz provided them. Though far from New York, Daniel used a portal, having no qualms about revealing his increased powers.

Previously, he hadn't exposed such abilities due to personal power limitations. Now, stronger and technologically advanced, Daniel could easily handle Hive and other threats.

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Chapter 147: Chapter 147: The Fall of Garrett and Ward (Part 1)

"Not quite on target," Daniel Davis murmured as he stepped out of the portal, looking at the plane preparing for takeoff. "Seems I'm not quite at Doctor Strange's level yet. Maybe it's the difference in the magical systems."

Though satellite positioning was precise, it still lagged behind the Sanctum's magical targeting.

"At least the portal didn't expose its existence. But this welcome is a bit too grand." Just as the plane left the ground, a violent explosion erupted in the nearby mountains, and the ground beneath him began to collapse. Reacting swiftly, Daniel teleported to the plane above with an Apparition before the debris could reach him.

"Who's there?" A familiar voice called out as he appeared on the plane—Melinda May.

"It's me. What the hell happened? You called me over, and then an explosion goes off," Daniel replied, his tone a bit annoyed.

"It was an accident. Skye's this way," May said, leading Daniel to the medical bay. The plane, prepared by Fury for Coulson, was fully equipped.

"Garrett and Ward, interesting," Daniel noted as he saw Coulson, Ward, Fitz, Garrett, and an unknown African American outside the medical bay. While Daniel hadn't met Garrett before, he had seen photos of him.

"Sorry, had some issues and only just got your message," Daniel said to Coulson before heading into the medical bay. Inside, Simmons was examining the still-unconscious Skye.

"Looks like she's stabilized," Daniel observed after checking the medical instruments.

"Yes, this drug is amazing. Too bad it seems to be the last of it," Simmons replied, her excitement tempered by the realization. The drug had saved Skye from the brink of death, which was incredible to her.

Daniel said nothing, merely checking Skye to ensure she was out of danger before leaving the medical bay. GH325 had side effects on others but was harmless to Skye.

"Phil, who is this?" Garrett asked, turning to Coulson with a smile after eyeing Daniel for a moment.

"Good actor," Daniel thought with a cold smile. Although Garrett, as an eighth-level agent, theoretically didn't have the clearance to know who Daniel was due to S.H.I.E.L.D.'s compartmentalized information system, HYDRA's higher-ups, including Garrett, certainly recognized him.

"Consultant," Coulson replied.

"Like Tony Stark, then." Garrett stepped forward, extending his hand to Daniel. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Consultant. I'm John Garrett, an eighth-level agent like Phil. We were the best partners."

Daniel smiled and nodded at Garrett but ignored his extended hand, remaining seated. He turned to Coulson instead. "What happened? Why was Skye shot?"

Daniel's attitude made Garrett's eyes flash with anger. He had never been so blatantly ignored, whether as a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent or as the Clairvoyant. Even Fury and Alexander Pierce treated him with respect.

But Garrett was skilled at hiding his emotions. Despite his fury, he kept a calm exterior, smiling slightly. "I'll check on Quinn," he said before leaving.

"It was my fault. I shouldn't have let her act alone," Fitz explained, recounting how Skye got shot while investigating Ian Quinn, which involved Deathlok.

Daniel knew that since he controlled all of Whitehall's operations, including Roxxon Corporation, he was aware of the mechanical body armor ordered by Quinn. Although Daniel didn't manage the company directly, he knew about the order, which was later canceled.

The Clairvoyant operated under the radar, without revealing his identity to Whitehall. Daniel deduced this from the weaponized mechanical body armor.

Roxxon was a legitimate tech company selling mechanical prosthetics—akin to automail in the Fullmetal Alchemist world. They conducted normal business, but requests to add weaponry to prosthetics were declined.

It seemed the Clairvoyant had sourced the mechanical body armor from another company since high-tech prosthetics were a lucrative market.

"What is the Clairvoyant?" Daniel asked after Fitz finished his account, falling silent for a moment.

"This is classified S.H.I.E.L.D. information," Garrett interjected before Coulson could respond.

"Is that so? Then I guess I'll have to ask Fury." Daniel smiled at Garrett, pulled out his phone, and dialed. He held the dialing screen towards Garrett and shook it.

Garrett's face changed instantly, not expecting Daniel to contact Fury so casually.

"It's you. You calling me first?" Fury's voice echoed through the phone.

"Got something to ask. I'm on Coulson's plane," Daniel replied, showing Coulson's image to Fury before explaining the Clairvoyant situation.

"You're interested in that?" Fury sounded puzzled.

"Curious. Seeing the future is beyond even Heimdall of Asgard. How could I not be curious about such a person?" Daniel glanced at Garrett with a playful smile.

"Alright, Phil, share all the intel with him," Fury ordered after a brief pause.

"Thanks." Daniel hung up, turning to Garrett with a smile. "No more worries about leaking classified information, right?"

"The Clairvoyant... We first got intel about him when..." Coulson began, taking over from Garrett, who looked embarrassed.

"So, all your actions were preempted by the Clairvoyant. Even you were captured and rescued, but this seer couldn't predict what happened after your death. So, they shot Skye to force you to reveal how you were revived," Daniel summarized with a smile, drumming his fingers on the table and scanning the room.

"Bring Quinn here. I have some questions for him." With Fury's authorization, Daniel held the highest authority on the plane.

"Spill everything about your dealings with the Clairvoyant," Daniel said to the bruised and battered Ian Quinn. Despite being a billionaire, Quinn had been duped by the Clairvoyant. "You are such a fool."

"I've already told them," Quinn muttered, still fearful, and repeated his account. As a rich second generation, he folded easily under pressure.

"How could a wealthy man like you fall for a scammer's tricks? If the Clairvoyant truly had such powers, why wouldn't he approach S.H.I.E.L.D.'s director or world leaders instead of you? Because you're easier to fool."

"He really could..." Quinn began but was interrupted.

"Even if he could, why approach you? If he truly could see everything, he'd seek alliances with higher authorities, not someone like you. Or maybe he targeted you because you're greedy," Daniel suggested, his words leaving everyone stunned.

"If he wanted to stay low, he'd avoid you. If he wanted attention, he'd go to higher authorities. Targeting you implies you were easy prey. And your greed blinded you."

"Phil, you're an eighth-level agent with all this intel. How haven't you figured out who the Clairvoyant is?"

"You know who the Clairvoyant is?" Coulson and the others were shocked, while Garrett and Ward exchanged furtive glances. Ward's hand crept toward his waist.

"Who is it?" Quinn demanded, echoing everyone's curiosity.

"I don't know," Daniel admitted, causing May's face to darken. "But I do know where the Clairvoyant is hiding."

Ignoring May's anger, Daniel continued, "Your operations were compromised because the enemy had inside information. If it wasn't foresight, then it was espionage. Someone in S.H.I.E.L.D. leaked your plans. If not an outsider, then an insider. Quinn's encounters were similarly compromised. High-level S.H.I.E.L.D. agents could easily access and leak this intel."

"The Clairvoyant couldn't see Coulson's resurrection but thought another attempt might reveal it. Hence, the insider might be among those who joined Coulson on this mission."

Daniel's gaze landed on Garrett, a knowing smile playing on his lips. He had decided to expose Garrett's identity now, seizing the moment.

Ignoring Garrett might have been acceptable, but targeting Skye warranted retribution. Besides, Daniel could now play detective with his newfound strength.

"Don't move." As Daniel finished, May reacted swiftly, drawing her gun on Garrett. Simultaneously, Ward pulled his gun on Trip, while Fitz backed away.

"Phil, you can't seriously think I'm the Clairvoyant," Garrett said, raising his hands with a smile.

"A truth serum will sort that out," Daniel suggested with a smile.

"You're the Clairvoyant! You killed them!" Trip shouted, glaring at Garrett. As a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Trip understood the logic in Daniel's deductions. Among the two outsiders, he knew he wasn't the Clairvoyant, leaving Garrett as the obvious suspect.

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