Chapter 193 - Chapter 193: Student Loki's Answer Sheet

Lin Huai's thunderous methods in front of the theater acted like a shot of adrenaline, instantly providing a backbone for the British defenders still struggling on the streets of London.The defensive line, which had been pushed back by the Dark Elves' strange weapons and fearless charges, miraculously stabilized. Seeing hundreds of alien invaders turn on each other under an invisible force and end up as piles of bones was a reality-shattering visual Impact more effective than any pre-battle mobilization!Confidence, after all, is contagious.After the Avengers joined the battlefield, the scales that had been heavily tilted began to slowly but firmly tip back toward Earth.Steve Rogers' figure was like a beacon on the battlefield. The vibranium shield in his hand wasn't just a weapon that could smash anything; it was a flag that rallied people's hearts. He threw the shield with incredible precision; every ricochet hit the weapons or joints of several enemies, creating counterattack opportunities for the suppressed British troops. His booming voice rang clearly in every soldier's ear via tactical comms:"Hold the line! Crossfire! They are not invincible!"Natasha and Clint were like ghosts hidden in the city's shadows. Clint's arrows always came from the most unexpected angles, with specialized tips carrying electric shocks or explosive effects, accurately hitting the Dark Elf Commanders trying to organize an assault. Meanwhile, Natasha used her agility to maneuver through the ruins, silently taking out the heavy fire points that posed the greatest threat to the defensive line.Under their leadership, the chaotic British army began to organize effective counterattacks. The defensive line was no longer just shrinking; it began small-scale, localized advances. Every inch of lost ground was being reclaimed.However, inside one of the two Blade Warships acting as the vanguard fleet's flagships hanging over London, its Commander watched everything happening on the ground coldly through a massive energy projection.He didn't care at all about the losses of the ground troops. These low-level soldiers were meant to be expendable.But the resistance of the Midgardians made him a bit impatient. An ant about to be stepped on actually dared to raise its antennae."A bunch of insects, actually daring to resist the will of a god."He slowly raised his hand, pointing at the location of central London on the virtual screen."Purify them."The order was given.Beneath the flagship's belly, a massive cannon port over a hundred meters in diameter slowly opened. Dark red energy gathered frantically inside, emitting a tooth-grinding hum. The light over all of London seemed to be sucked in, and the sky grew darker and darker."Sir! Detecting ultra-high intensity energy reaction! It's from one of the enemy vanguard flagships! Estimated firing in 3 minutes. The target... is the resistance force led by the Captain!" Jarvis's urgent alarm rang out in everyone's communication channel."Not good! They're trying to flip the table!" Lin Huai's heart skipped a beat."Wanda! Pietro!" Lin Huai's voice was calm and decisive, reaching the twins clearing out minions on another battlefield through the comms. "I'll leave the small fry on the ground to you! Loki and I will handle the big guy in the sky!"As soon as he finished speaking, he grabbed the shoulder of Loki beside him, and the Mephisto Marionette instantly melted into his shadow."Let's go."In the next second, a crimson flame ignited out of thin air, swallowing both of their figures.[Flame Leap]!...Dark Elf Vanguard Flagship, Bridge Command Center.The Captain was watching the main cannon finish charging with satisfaction, preparing to enjoy a grand fireworks show.Suddenly, a very faint, almost inaudible spatial fluctuation came from behind him.A vortex of fire appeared out of nowhere. Lin Huai and Loki stepped out slowly, looking as if they were taking a stroll in their own backyard, completely out of place with the tense atmosphere around them.The Dark Elves on the entire bridge instantly became alert, and over thirty Black Hole Energy Rifles were aimed at them simultaneously."Intruders!""Midgardians? How did you get up here?"The Captain slowly turned around, his deep gaze falling on the two of them with a hint of surprise. He couldn't understand how these two weak creatures had broken through layer after layer of defense to appear directly in his heartland."Don't be nervous, we're just here to deliver a big gift." Lin Huai smiled, looking around as if admiring a piece of art that was about to be dismantled.Loki took a step forward and gave Lin Huai an elegant bow, a confident and slightly provocative curve touching the corners of his mouth."Mentor, your performance earlier was indeed spectacular and eye-opening," he said softly. His voice wasn't loud, but it reached the ears of every Elf on the bridge clearly. "However, next, it's time for you to see your student's answer sheet."As soon as he finished speaking, Loki's figure instantly blurred. Then, dozens of identical Loki illusions appeared in every corner of the bridge. Some leaned lazily against the walls, some examined the consoles with interest, and some even gave the Dark Elf guards a comical curtsy. Every illusion's movements and expressions were flawless, and even the magical fluctuations they emitted seemed real."Illusion? A ridiculous trick! Fire! Turn them all into sieves!!!" the Captain shouted sharply.For a moment, the entire command center was in chaos. Black hole energy beams flew everywhere, only to pass uselessly through the smiling illusions. The Dark Elf guards fired frantically but couldn't distinguish between real and fake. Several beams missed and hit the ceiling or consoles, sending sparks flying.Meanwhile, Lin Huai stood casually in place, even pulling a deck of cards from his pocket to perform a one-handed cut, looking completely like a spectator.A few of the most elite guards gave up chasing Loki's illusions and turned to charge at Lin Huai, their spears gleaming with deadly light.However, they couldn't even get within three meters of Lin Huai.A pitch-black shadow rose quietly from beneath Lin Huai's feet, turning into the Mephisto Marionette wearing a tailcoat with blood-red eyes. The Marionette simply raised its hand elegantly and made a clenching motion toward the charging guards.The guards' bodies suddenly froze, as if gripped by an invisible giant hand. Their bodies shriveled and withered at a pace visible to the naked eye, turning into skeletons emitting the scorched smell of sulfur in an instant, scattering onto the floor."What kind of... magic is this?" Horror flashed in the Captain's eyes.But by then, he had no time to worry about Lin Huai.Under the cover of dozens of illusions, Loki's true self moved like a wisp of smoke, quietly weaving through the chaotic battlefield. He appeared behind a gunner, and with a light touch of emerald green magic from his fingertip, the gunner's interface was covered by an invisible illusion. The gunner thought he was aiming at ground buildings, but the cannon was actually slowly turning toward the engine room on the other side."Boom!" A dull thud came from the warship's right wing as a secondary cannon precisely hit its own energy conduits.He then appeared next to a guard responsible for the shields. At some point, a delicate and small Golden Rune Bomb had appeared in his hand, which he silently attached to the shield generator's casing."Hey, big guy, time for a color change," a Loki illusion smiled at the Elf soldier at the main cannon's console. The soldier froze, then noticed the charging progress bar suddenly change from red to green, representing safety. He subconsciously stopped the emergency braking sequence, while in reality, the main cannon's energy had already overloaded to its limit.In just a few dozen seconds, under the cover of the illusions, Loki had placed his "masterpieces" at every key node of the bridge—the weapon systems, shield generators, and engine core.Finally, he reached the main cannon's Energy Core Room. The massive energy crystal was humming unstably, emitting an aura of destruction."The grand finale should always be a bit magnificent."Loki's true form manifested as he levitated before the core. With his hands open, vast magic gathered in his palms, forming a massive fireball that spun rapidly and blazed like the Sun."For Asgard!"He gave a low shout and slammed the fireball into the energy core!"No!!!" On the bridge, the Captain finally realized what was happening and let out a desperate roar.The massive fireball collided with the already overloaded energy core, instantly detonating all the unstable energy inside. Blinding white light spread from the core room, accompanied by a shockwave capable of tearing through steel."Mentor, it's time for our curtain call." Loki's figure reappeared beside Lin Huai. He gave an elegant bow, as if finishing a perfect performance.Lin Huai nodded approvingly, and flames swallowed the two of them once again.Seconds later, under the terrified gaze of countless people on the ground in London, that massive Blade Warship broke apart from the middle like a giant cigar being detonated from within. Chain explosions rippled through the ship's interior one after another, finally turning into a massive fireball that trailed long black smoke and countless burning fragments, plunging into the Thames River and kicking up a colossal wave.The destruction of the flagship was like cutting off a snake's head. The other flagship and the remaining Dark Elf warships fell into a brief chaos. Having lost command, they no longer sought battle and instead turned to dive into spatial rifts, disappearing from the skies above London.The invasion that had lasted several hours ended in a dramatic fashion... A few hours later, Buckingham Palace.The smoke of battle hadn't fully dissipated, but a war without smoke had already begun here.Lin Huai, Steve, Tony, and the others, as the heroes who saved London, were received by the Queen and attended an emergency meeting. Also present were representatives from major powers like the UK, US, China, and Russia.The theme of the meeting was the ownership of the Dark Elf flagship wreckage that had crashed into the Thames."According to international law, any unidentified flying object that crashes within our territory belongs to our country! These alien technologies should rightfully be researched by us first-hand!" a white-haired British Defense Minister said righteously, even though he had only just emerged from a bunker.Opposite him, a US General in a crisp military uniform sneered. "Minister, with all due respect, if it weren't for the intervention of the Avengers, the only thing you'd be researching right now is how large the ruins of London are. These alien technologies should be researched under our lead to deal with potential future global crises!"Steve Rogers sat at the conference table, watching the two sides argue until they were red in the face, and tiredly rubbed his forehead with his hand. He had just come from a life-or-death battlefield, his mind still filled with the shouts of his comrades and the screams of civilians, yet these politicians in suits were already arguing endlessly over a pile of spoils still soaking in the water."Give it a rest, gentlemen." Tony Stark sat with his legs crossed, speaking lazily, his sharp-tongued nature fully on display. "Stop arguing. In my opinion, there's nothing worth fighting over in that pile of scrap metal. How about this: you salvage it, and I'll modify it into the World's most luxurious toilets for you for free. Half with the Union Jack, half with the Stars and Stripes. How does that sound? I guarantee your 'output' will have an interstellar flavor. We'll call it the 'Common Latrine of the Sun Never Sets and the Star-Spangled Banner Never Fails.' How's that for a name? Very commemorative.""Pfft..."Sitting in the nearby observer seats, the representatives from China and Russia heard Tony's words, and the hands holding their teacups shook violently, nearly spilling the tea. They suppressed their laughter, exchanged a "watching the show" look, and then lowered their heads to pretend to study the patterns on their teacups.The atmosphere in the entire meeting room instantly became incredibly awkward. The British Minister's face turned the color of pig liver, and the US General's mouth twitched incessantly.