Marvel: Little Genius - Chapter: 397 (Patreon)

Mark handed the capsule to Captain, containing the Flash's suit that had been returned to Mark before the Captain left.

"Although your shield is still with my old man and we can't complete the full set of equipment for now, having this suit will still allow you to unleash seventy percent of your power, Captain."

Captain looked at the familiar suit in his hand and raised one question, "Am I still worthy of wearing this suit?"

"You've always been worthy of wearing this suit, and it will forever have only one owner - Captain, you. Put it on and let's make some noise like old times!"

"All right!"

...

With the Wakandan warriors joining the fight and high-end forces like Captain and Black Panther sweeping through, the numbers of Thanos' soldiers, though vast, couldn't withstand the sustained losses.

Finally, Ebony Maw, who had been lurking in the shadows, couldn't hold back any longer. Not only were they failing to complete Thanos' assigned mission, but this main force of battle-hardened soldiers would also be lost here if he didn't make some changes!

"Stop, Earthlings!" Utilizing his telekinetic superpower, Ebony Maw easily transmitted his voice to the ears of every superhero on the battlefield.

Although his voice sounded confident, Ebony Maw was more anxious than anyone else at the moment. According to his original plan, the sudden assault by the cosmic fleet was supposed to take the residents of New York City as hostages, forcing the Earth's superheroes to surrender the Infinity Stones.

However, they had not anticipated the level of technological advancement on Earth. Despite having the most outdated infrastructure and transportation facilities made of reinforced concrete, they possessed a space-based weapon capable of obliterating a warship in an instant.

Moreover, based on the inside information he had received, the ultimate weapon used to repel Dormammu hadn't even been deployed yet, and they were already in a state of disarray.

Recognizing that things were not going as planned, Ebony Maw immediately escaped from the warship, directing his subordinates to disperse and engage in combat. Unfortunately, the other members of the Black Order who came to Earth with him were not as lucky; they had all been sublimated into mist, leaving no trace behind.

Ebony Maw's voice was transmitted, and coupled with his ability to control others through language, the battle should have stopped. He could have taken the stage and temporarily stabilized the situation. His plan was to negotiate a strategic retreat, preserving as much of the legion's combat power as possible.

This way, while facing Thanos, he would still be subjected to severe punishment, but at least he could save his own life.

But ideals can be lofty, and reality can be stark. Little did Ebony Maw know that, to guard against enemies with telepathic control abilities like himself, Mark had already distributed a new generation of mental shields to everyone before the operation.

The new generation of products was not only compact and portable but could also create localized coverage, ensuring that anyone within a radius of 100 meters had excellent shielding. So, even though Ebony Maw's sudden vocalization added some caution to the situation, there was no sign of the superheroes being influenced by superpowers to stop.

"This..." This was embarrassing. Ebony Maw had originally planned to turn the tide in his favor with his superpowers and intelligence, but he didn't expect that while he was still on the third level, Earth's residents had already reached the fifth level. Ebony Maw felt his intelligence being utterly overshadowed for the first time.

Just when he felt embarrassed about the current situation, a voice suddenly appeared behind him without any warning, making him shiver and sending chills down his spine. "Found you, Octopus!!"

The moment he heard this voice, Ebony Maw's entire body stiffened, and his mind went completely blank. He slowly turned around, and what he saw was a figure with a face covered by a black mask.

The next second, Mark controlled the nanobots on his face to retreat, revealing a smile that looked like the Grim Reaper to Ebony Maw. "Octopus, it seems that Loki's previous failure didn't make you realize your mistakes. But I believe that after today, no one in the entire universe will think that Earth is a weak and easy-to-bully planet anymore, especially you and your master Thanos - you will become the best offerings to prove Earth's strength to the entire universe."

Upon hearing Mark's harsh words, Ebony Maw's initial reaction was that this young Earthling was simply too ignorant. Simultaneously, he felt anger at the blatant disrespect shown to the great Thanos.

However, the next moment, all the thoughts in his head were all cleared up, because originally he was hiding in an alley in the streets of New York, but now the surrounding environment suddenly changed, and the original buildings and sky disappeared. No, there was only a dark red sky and the blood-red moon in the sky.

After returning to his senses, he realized that his body at the moment was unknowingly tied to a cross, and he was unable to move no matter how hard he struggled.

"How... How could you know what I was thinking?! This is impossible! With my telekinetic level, a mere Earthling cannot penetrate my mind with a psychic attack!"

Ebony Maw shouted almost frantically. He couldn't believe that while he led his vast army to Earth, encountering unprecedented horrors, he himself was being toyed with by an Earthling. This was a heavy blow for him, who had always revered only Thanos.

"Hehe, a mere Earthling? Think about it. Why do you suppose Thanos, who knew that the Space Stone and the Time Stone, two Infinity Stones, existed on Earth, didn't dare to come in person? Do you really think it's because he trusted Loki to fulfill his ambitions for him?

No! The reason Thanos hesitated is that Odin, the King of Asgard, remained powerful even in his old age, and Earth had the Supreme Sorcerer known as the Ancient One guarding it.

Now, Thanos dares to let you invade Earth only because he believes that Odin is dead, the Ancient One has passed away, and there is no powerful presence inside or outside of Earth to protect the Infinity Stones. This is why he has changed his previous turtle-like behavior and launched a massive invasion of the Nine Realms.

And do you think Dormammu, the Dark Dimension's ruler, whose power is comparable to someone like Thanos with two infinity stones, was willing to flee into the hands of mere Earthlings? It's all about power! Your current predicament in my illusion is no different; it's about your strength, not your race.

However, today, I will show you how mere Earthlings retaliate against those who seek to invade our homeland!"

In Ebony Maw's terrified gaze, Mark suddenly had a short sword in his hand, sharp enough to pierce through his body. Swish! At that moment, Ebony Maw experienced the pain and fear that the lives he had slaughtered in the past had once felt...