Chapter 156: Captain Marvel

Chapter 156: Chapter 156: Captain Marvel

Everyone present had studied Alex's profile thoroughly, even those who had never directly interacted with him, including Captain Marvel. They were all familiar with his appearance and past deeds. So, when Alex—who had disappeared for two years—suddenly reappeared, the room was filled with shock and complex emotions.

Tony Stark, upon seeing Alex, instinctively shouted:

"Alex! I knew you weren't dead! You survived even against the Celestials. You cockroach bastard!"

Thor added with a broad grin:

"Oh, my friend! Where have you been these past two years?"

Unlike Tony and the others, Thor didn't care much about what Alex had done on Earth. Among everyone present, Thor's attitude toward Alex was the warmest. Even after Alex left the Marvel universe and the influence of the Mind Stone faded, Thor's perspective hadn't changed.

But not everyone shared Thor's goodwill. Captain America and Nick Fury greeted Alex with obvious hostility.

Captain America shouted angrily at him: "Damn you, Alex! You're back again? Are you planning to invade Earth once more?!

Let me tell you, in these two years, we've completely destroyed your new Hydra along with the original one. They're now buried in the dust of history. You'll get no second chances here!"

Captain Marvel stepped out from behind Nick Fury, her gaze full of fighting spirit. She knew Alex's strength before he left, but now that she had bonded with a symbiote, she believed her powers had increased enough to stand against him.

She taunted Alex: "You Devil, just you wait—I'll defeat you!"

The room filled with a mixture of reactions: joy, fear, and provocation.

Alex, however, paid no mind to the hostility from Captain America, Captain Marvel, and the others. Instead, he turned to answer Tony Stark's question: "Of course, I'm not dead. A mere Celestial couldn't possibly kill me!"

Then, he looked toward Thor—one of the few people he considered a friend in this universe—and said:

"I've been to other universes, exploring new worlds. Now, I've just returned to see you, my friends, before I settle some old scores with the Celestials."

Thor's eyes widened in surprise:

"Other worlds? You mean parallel universes?"

Tony Stark was equally astonished:

"So, parallel universes really exist?"

Alex smiled but didn't elaborate further, allowing them to draw their own conclusions.

Then, his gaze shifted to Captain America, Black Widow, and the others. With a playful smirk, he said:

"Relax. I've turned over a new leaf. I have no plans to take over the world anymore.

Back then, I had to act aggressively under the constant pursuit of military forces and other powers. But for someone like me now, Earth holds no appeal.

Why would I bother ruling a backward planet that hasn't even entered the interstellar age when I could conquer empires across the galaxy? Better yet, I'd rather explore different parallel universes, see new sights, and improve myself along the way."

Tony Stark and the others fell silent. They hadn't expected that, upon meeting again, Alex would completely dismiss Earth. Every word he spoke was about the vastness of the universe and even conquering parallel dimensions.

They realized they were no longer on the same level as him.

Having spent decades in the cosmos, Captain Marvel was more aware of the challenges the universe posed. She scoffed and said mockingly:

"You want to conquer galactic empires? Do you have any idea what you're talking about? Every major power in the universe has weapons capable of destroying entire planets. You're no match for them!"

Alex had no desire to argue with Captain Marvel—it was beneath him.

So, every time she said something, he simply nodded and replied:

"Ah, yes, yes. You're absolutely right."

Behind Alex, Rocket Raccoon and the others couldn't help but stifle their laughter, trying not to interrupt Alex's conversation with his old acquaintances. However, they ultimately failed to contain themselves, especially after hearing Captain Marvel's remarks:

"Hahaha, what a fool! Alex has already conquered two galactic empires!"

"Pfft, this is killing me!"

"So this is the famous Captain Marvel? Turns out she's nothing but an idiot!"

Captain Marvel, mocked by everyone, was instantly enraged. She activated her binary state and shot out of Earth's atmosphere at full speed, yelling: "Just you wait!"

Her speed was so astonishing that Nick Fury and the others didn't have time to stop her as she transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the sky.

Nick Fury sighed, shaking his head, hoping that Captain Marvel might somehow prevail over Alex.

His form transformed into pure energy, resembling the energy constructs that Ego had initially created.

In this state, Star-Lord could freely manipulate his body, growing to colossal proportions and wielding his inner power with remarkable precision.

In their next collision, Captain Marvel, in her binary form, was sent hurtling into the dark, desolate depths of space.

Back on Earth, aboard the helicarrier, everyone fell into a heavy silence.

Captain Marvel was their strongest member, yet she was utterly outmatched by Alex's subordinate. Her defeat seemed inevitable.

What could have happened to Alex in the past two years that even his followers had become so overwhelmingly powerful?

What followed was a brutal, one-sided beatdown. Star-Lord pinned Captain Marvel down, and the rest of Alex's team joined in. Within moments, she was bloodied and bruised, her eyes swollen and blackened.

Particularly concerning were the wounds caused by residual "false matter" energy. These injuries couldn't heal, as the residual energy disrupted her cells, worsening her condition with every passing moment.

In mere moments, Captain Marvel lost her ability to resist. Her eyes rolled back as she passed out, and the team carried her aboard the main ship.

Alex lit a cigar with a flick of his energy, taking a deep drag before exhaling a plume of smoke.

The gray mist enveloped the unconscious Captain Marvel, infused with an energy so intense it felt like the Hulk's hand slapping her. Blood dripped from her nose as she jolted awake.

Standing over her, Alex looked down with disdain.

"Well, little girl, you think you're tough?

"Being tough doesn't mean jack. In this world, you need real power and connections!"

He sneered and added, "I thought you were some big-shot warrior, but it turns out you're just... a nobody."

Captain Marvel understood every word.

The humiliation and anger were almost unbearable.

Since awakening her powers through the Space Stone, she had never been treated this way. Across the galaxy, every faction respected and even feared her, including her adversaries, like the Kree Empire.

Yet now, she had been thoroughly humiliated.

She tried to speak, but Alex silenced her with another slap.

His strike was so powerful that even Captain Marvel felt dazed, her head spinning.

When she finally quieted down, Alex extracted the symbiote from her body and quickly realized it was a descendant of the symbiotes he had once gifted to Captain America and others.

Without hesitation, he returned the symbiote to her body and turned his gaze to the projection showing Nick Fury, Tony Stark, and the others.

"Who's next for a lesson? Anyone?"

Tony instinctively stepped back, knowing full well he stood no chance against Alex's team if even Captain Marvel had fallen so easily.

Nick Fury's expression turned even darker.

Alex turned his attention to Thor, asking about Asgard's current state. Upon learning that Ragnarok had not yet occurred, Alex expressed his intention to visit Asgard after dealing with Thanos.

"Asgard would make a perfect addition to my dimensional islands," he mused.

After a brief discussion with Tony and the others, Alex ended the call. His sights were set on his next target: the Mad Titan.

A massive fleet of thousands of starships began descending toward Earth, piercing through the atmosphere like a storm of shadows. They blanketed the skies, casting the world below into darkness.

The awe-inspiring sight was visible to everyone on the planet, including Thanos, who was still rampaging and slaughtering civilians.

Clad in a bright green symbiote, his eyes radiated a mad, emerald glow. His entire demeanor exuded both immense power and unhinged fury.

As he saw the overwhelming fleet, Thanos didn't cower. Instead, his body expanded further, growing to over ten meters in height.

He roared a challenge in the direction of the flagship, instinctively knowing that a formidable opponent awaited him there.

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