Chapter 143: Enchanted
[[Markus Hanley]]
Mobius seemed quizzical at the riddle. "Where does this come from?"
"From someone special to me." Even after years, I couldn't figure out what it meant. And this was the chance to figure it out.
"I hate that we gave you the authority to keep your thoughts hidden even inside the headquarters." Mobius closed the file that he had been so engrossed in writing on. He calmly thought about the riddle and placed a...
Chapter 142: Gaining Interest
There are two types of people in this world, one that acts like they are at the top and ones that are actually at the top.
Kang was the former.
A person who thought to be at the top even though there were countless above him. He was not an idiot, he knew how to approach situations but when you keep on winning… You tend to ignore the minuscule chance of failure.
And as I stared at his vanishing self, I k...
Chapter 141: An Answer
[[Markus Hanley]]
"Why do you want to go against me?" Kang asked, still wondering why I chose to fight. "If I were to give you a chance to live and work for me, would you take it?"
He asked a genuinely good question. Without knowing my full powers and given what I have shown, I was still weaker than him in his eyes.
And thus his question made sense.
"Because I do not serve." I answered honestly. "I have...
Chapter 140: Face Off
Kang had managed to take down quite a significant number of Inhumans with his gadgets, nullifying a portion of the opponents and crushing the rest with his raw strength.
"Aggh"
Black Bolt bled from all his pores as Kang used his powers to weaken the Inhuman King.
"Now, you will tell me where the anomaly is."
Many feared Black Bolt opening his mouth, yet Kang forced the King to bark out the name.
Chapter 139: It is time!
Kang stood curious at Starlord's brave comment. It was not every day he got people coming to him to bargain.
"You came all the way... to me. To your doom… to bargain?" Kang asked, his infinite time devices activating to prevent the Guardians from escaping.
"We want to resolve this peacefully, Kang!" Starlord yelled from afar. "You leave this timeline and we go our merry way, no need to shed unnecessary blood."
Kang...
Chapter 138: Kang, I have come to bargain!
[[Markus Hanley]]
"How close."
"A few hours, sir."
Mobius isn't taking part in this war but he has provided me with enough people who have intel that can help track Kang.
"His army is massive so I will be using quite a few of my weapons, both magical and non-magical."
The informant nodded and passed me a tablet. "This has the possible sectors that Kang might start with."<...
Chapter 137: Searching for Answers
Kang stood before a picture of Markus, examining the features of the man.
"He is young." Kang commented.
"He is the son of the deceased Marcellus Hanley, a philanthropist and a revolutionary." Explained a minion.
"Oh, was his father a mutant or someone with superpowers?"
Kang's question made the minion shake his head in denial. "Negative. He was a businessman, a normal human. Or that'...
Chapter 136: Using the Inhumans
Somewhere far in a galaxy, outside the reach of others was stationed a battleship equipped with countless planet-destroying weapons.
The battleship was designed by its inhabitant and with countless years of conquest and pillaging, he was able to find some of the rarest and most expensive materials to construct it.
But he was not satisfied yet. No matter how much power or wealth a man had, it was never enough.
Chapter 135: Sprouting Feelings
Markus preferred to go with casual clothes rather than formal. When he was known as Marcellus, he wore suits and formal clothing often but now with a younger persona he mostly went with comfortable clothing.
Dressed in black joggers, black sneakers and a greyish hoodie he stared at the Guardians who were trying to process the information they just received.
"So we have to listen to this guy?" Peter didn't sound too happ...
Chapter 134: Meeting the Guardians
"Move Move Move!" Peter's shout made the previously angry Rocket widen his eyes. The massive portal that opened before them was impossible to miss.
"It's not possible!" Rocket said. "The radius is too massive, no matter where we turn… We will be within its radius."
"I am Groot?"
"No Groot. We can't stop. Not with Kang's army behind us."
"Shit!" Gamora expressed as she knew it was too late to turn ar...
Chapter 133: Years of Work
[[Markus Hanley]]
"Eutopia?"
Ororo raised an eyebrow at the name.
"Eutopia, just like Thomas More once said, —a perfect island society." My answer made them look at one another. "But unlike in the books, it won't float in the air but in the waters of an untraceable area."
"How untraceable are we talking?" Hank asked, getting curious.
"No technology has been developed yet that co...
Chapter 132: The Project Reveal
[[Markus Hanley]]
“He is close?” My question had Mobius grunting.
“He is.” Mobius answered. “He has been chasing the Guardians of the Galaxy after their leader, Starlord decided to attack him.”
Of course, he did. It’s fucking Starlord. He is brain dead half the time.
“But that does buy you time.” Mobius said, making me contemplate the time they bought me.
“Do rememb...
Chapter 131: Future plans
The world was shocked, ecstatic and confused at Markus' revelation. Him being Marcellus' son was not something anyone expected but the revelation was welcomed by everyone.
Magnus was the son everyone knew about but Markus was not.
Marcellus was considered an angel by countless and anyone with Marcellus' blood was no less than a royal to them.
The man who single-handedly raised the world's economy —reduced poverty...
Chapter 130: The Family Revelation
Tired and injured.
That's how the spectators saw Markus. But they also knew of him as the saviour, the one that saved them from the terrors of a mad being.
Cameras flashed and reporters rushed, but Markus didn't want them anywhere in his vicinity. Using his powers, he created a weak force field that kept the pesky reporters away and gave him enough space to breathe.
"Good day, everyone." Markus breat...
Chapter 129: When Everything Comes Together
"Professor! Professor!" Kitty rushed towards Xavier who was getting annoyed by all the phone calls he was receiving.
Putting the handset down, he smiled at the young mutant.
"I am glad you are safe, Katherine."
Henry, the Beast was sitting on the sofa and staring at the news.
"The New hero defeats the villain of India!" The reporter yelled and proceeded to show a picture of Markus ripping apa...
Chapter 128: Clone Wars
[[Markus Hanley]]
Cloning.
An ability that I have been using to rule the underworld while simultaneously maintaining my life as Markus Hanley.
And after more than half a century of running the underworld as Jester, it was time to remove that persona.
The Order was in charge of the underworld and even without Jester, it would run just fine.
It will cause a little chaos, faction...
Chapter 127: All According to Keikaku
[[Robert Drake]]
Jets flew above the man while he enjoyed their dance.
"Stop them!"
My yell confused the rest but I knew that those jets were marching to their deaths.
"What do you—"
Kitty words stopped abruptly as the jets exploded.
"Run!"
*Swoosh!*
The ice dome protected us from the rubble, but S.H.I.E.L.D would be ruining our plans if the...
Chapter 126: Everyone's Arrival
In just a few minutes, the peace of the world was broken. Within moments, the wonderful architecture was demolished and the people went into a frenzy.
All this was being watched by a certain black man. His displeasure was apparent on his face as he waited for the orders of a certain man. Even as the director he had to wait for orders from his seniors.
"What are the orders, sir?"
His commander asked as she was frust...
Chapter 125: Art is a Chaos
[NYC]
From the roof of the Empire State Building, a masked man stared down at the bustling city.
The city was thriving with both humans and mutants slowly coming together to open firms and businesses. Supernatural beings roamed on the street without fear with the humans enjoying their company.
He was happy to see this, it has taken a lot of effort— manipulation included to build this. And he was proud of this dev...
Chapter 124: A Job Offer
[[Markus Hanley]]
There were two things that were out of my expectations.
One was the TVA's interference... considering all the other times they slept through important events.
And the second— which was also the most surprising was them wanting to hire me.
"Pardon?"
"As I said. We want you to work for us, even if temporarily."
Now, this was something that I didn't conside...
Chapter 123: Markus the TVA Agent?
[Null-Time Zone]
As the lights shimmered down, Markus was left baffled by the view of the mesmerising aurora flickering before his eyes.
The enthralling scenery nearly made him forget his problems… nearly.
"Quite majestic, isn't it?"
He kept staring at the aurora without flinching, spending his time in the Order had taught him a thing or two about people appearing without prior notice.
"It...
Chapter 122: The Staff
[California]
[[Tina Minoru]]
"Mistress, the sacrifice has been prepared."
Nico was an idiot for believing my words. Daughter or not, I was not willing to give up on this power for her. And as the last human with Minoru blood, she had to go. After the sacrifice, it was her turn to go.
"Make sure that only the grey and red robes are given entry."
"Yes, mistress."
Contracting the daemons was d...
Chapter 121: Making Choices
"Let's make a bet."
Jean looked at me confused. "What kind?"
"The kind where you make a foolish choice and that causes all sorts of trouble for you."
She was even more confused. "I don't get it."
*Sigh*
"I mean that." I pointed at a blonde boy tackling a chubby guy.
She followed my finger and frowned as she saw her boyfriend.
"Duncan?"
Duncan Ma...
Chapter 120: A Promise that was Fulfilled
Eitri is a master of his craft. He made some of the finest things in this universe which includes the likes of Gungnir, the Infinity Gauntlet, Mjolnir, Stormbreaker and many other marvellous creations.
And now he stood before me with the finest pendant that I had ever seen.
"That's the thing you asked for… The Infinity Pendant."
It was a pendant in the form of a tree with five perfectly carved ...
Chapter 119: Talk with Strange, and Betty's Mission
"I… won't even bother asking as to how you got the Soul Stone." Strange rubbed his temples at the seer sight of the orange gem floating before him.
"It will be a bigger pain to explain. So, yes… I am not going to explain either." Markus said as the gem vanished inside his pocket storage.
"And the holder?" Strange asked. "Without that, it is not possible to use the stone."
"It will ...
Chapter 118: A Grandfather
"Your mother would be proud, you know?"
"Compared to you, I have barely achieved anything." Magnus sighed.
"The situation back then was different, Magnus. You either had to stand at the top or be at the bottom. And being in the middle was never an option for me." I gave him a smile. "But now times are different, you can relax and enjoy your life."
We stood in front of the gravestones of mother and Peggy— offering our prayer...
Chapter 117: The Lord of Hell
After making the pact, all that was left for me to do was freeing her.
"So, how are you going to do this?" She questioned as I examined her flame manifestation.
"You cannot break free from your side. So making portals is impossible for you… However, it's possible for me."
She wasn't too pleased by my deduction.
"You seriously think that I haven't thought about that? In all these years I h...
Chapter 116: The Sorceress and the Secret Book
[Constanta, Romania]
Morgan le Fay, the fabled sorceress from the Arthurian legend.
That was the woman I was searching for, but unfortunately, it was not possible to meet her directly.
Centuries ago she was sealed inside the Dark Dimension to put a stop to her tyrannical conquest of world domination. Since then she has been stuck in that place.
And I am not foolish enough to bar...
Chapter 115: The TVA
Mobius M. Mobius was mad, he was fuming. It was the TVA's fourth failure at catching Kang. That man has been nothing but trouble to the TVA.
And as the one responsible for that timeline, Mobius had to think of something to capture Kang. He was messing up the entire timelines and since the Time Keepers and the Twisters were still arguing, the TVA had no other choice but to handle the issue themselves.
And they were not prepared enou...
Chapter 114: Xavier's Decision
*THUD!*
Xavier was shocked as a man crashed next to his wheelchair. But when he saw the man's face, he felt his heart sink.
"The kids are safe, you don't have to worry about them." Markus assured as he appeared from a portal. "James will be bringing them back."
Markus calmly took a seat opposite to Xavier as Magneto's unconscious body started to float in the air.
"I can kill him right here, and that...