Alex returned to Earth quietly.
No announcements.
No spectacle.
Just life.
Time Well Spent
Some days, he spent with his wives.
Walking with Retsu Unohana, calm and peaceful.
Discussing magic and history with Morgan le Fay.
Training with Scáthach, blades clashing under open skies.
Sharing quiet moments with Astoria, whose sharp gaze softened only around him.
Listening to Grayfia's precise analysis.
Arguing and laughing with Jeanne Alter.
With Hera, rulership came up—briefly.
With Aphrodite, emotions were never hidden.
Sif sparred with him.
Amora teased him endlessly.
Lorelei's voice followed him like a melody.
Death and Infinity watched the world with him in silence.
Galacta dragged him into chaotic fun.
Hela stood beside him, understanding without words.
Aria, Bela, Aisha, and Peggy each shared their own moments—some quiet, some awkward, some warm.
Other days—
He went on dates.
With Gwen, relaxed and natural.
With Felicia, playful and sharp.
With Skye, thoughtful and sincere.
With Veronica, full of blushing, teasing, and unintentional cuteness.
Alex enjoyed his life.
But he never forgot responsibility.
Ashborn Holdings
The sign-in rewards were still there.
Patents.
Medicine formulas.
Cosmetic designs.
Shares.
Money.
Cars.
Yachts.
Mansions.
Rare ores.
Alex looked at it all and made a decision.
"I'll consolidate everything," he said simply.
Thus—
Ashborn Holdings was born.
Every share he owned in different companies was transferred under one banner. With Veronica's help, he hired trusted professionals to manage daily operations.
She handled it smoothly—efficient, confident.
Occasionally flustered when Alex leaned too close.
Tony watched one meeting and smirked.
"…You're enjoying this," he told Alex later.
Alex didn't deny it.
The Lawyer
One thing remained.
"I need a lawyer," Alex said.
Tony leaned back. "I've got a list."
He sent it over.
Alex skimmed through names—
Then paused.
"…Her."
Jennifer Walters.
He knew her.
Not just as a lawyer.
Alex smiled faintly.
"Make the appointment."
Tony blinked.
"…You sure?"
"Yes."
Tony nodded. "Good luck. She's terrifying in court."
Alex smiled slightly. "So am I."
Avalon Labs
Next—
Research.
Alex wanted someone capable. Ethical. Brilliant.
He asked Jarvis, temporarily lent by Tony, to search using Ashborn resources.
Nothing clicked.
Until—
Alex remembered.
"…Dr. Helen Cho."
Jarvis confirmed.
"Dr. Helen Cho is currently seeking investors for advanced biomedical research."
Alex already knew the outcome.
Her work on the Regeneration Cradle would succeed.
It would change the world.
He made the call.
An appointment was scheduled.
Alex leaned back.
Everything was moving.
Slowly.
Naturally.
Exactly as he wanted.