T’Challa did not show much sadness when he heard his sister’s words.
He had always believed that death was not the end.
What mattered most was being able to protect the people and things one cherished at the end of one’s life.
And he had done that.
So had Wakanda.
He was proud of his people!
In the face of disaster, every person in Wakanda had been brave, and no one had retreated.
“In our culture, death is not the end, but the beginning of a journey into an unknown realm.
“So what if we die?
It’s simply a new beginning.”
T’Challa looked at his sister and spoke calmly.
At least in the scenes he had seen, his sister had not suffered any misfortune.
That gave him some comfort.
Just then, the video creator suddenly mentioned that someone had chosen to reverse fate and bring fallen heroes back to life?!
T’Challa’s heartbeat suddenly quickened, as though an invisible force had struck him hard.
Although he had long since accepted life and death, he still desperately wanted to know whether the future could truly be changed.
Meanwhile, at S.H.I.E.L.D.
headquarters, Nick Fury had just pieced together an unsettling truth.
He deduced that the deaths of Black Panther and Spider-Man were both connected to that devastating snap.
“It seems that the Titan named Thanos has already collected all six Infinity Stones.”
Nick Fury spoke heavily under his breath.
By piecing together the clues from the three consecutive videos, he was gradually beginning to see the whole picture.
Thanos had accomplished that terrifying goal.
He had erased half the life in the universe.
And these two heroes had been among the martyrs of that catastrophe.
“Are we really going to lose?
What should we do next?”
Nick Fury fell into deep thought.
Tony Stark also put away his usual carefree attitude, his expression becoming solemn.
Not long ago, all he had been thinking about was keeping Pepper safe.
Now, he realized that the crisis was already right in front of them.
If Pepper was among the random half that disappeared…
He did not dare think any further.
He only knew that they had to act immediately and could not simply stand by.
“We have to stand together and fight him.”
Captain America’s firm voice broke the silence.
He was certain that they could change the future, no matter how disturbing the scenes playing before them were.
Tony was visibly agitated, and his voice carried undisguised anxiety.
“You’ve seen how terrifying that opponent is.
The power of all six Infinity Stones is no joke.
We practically have no chance of winning.
Even so, you still insist on your original idea?”
Captain America calmly met his gaze, his voice as firm as stone.
Then we’ll face the defeat together.
Whether the final outcome was victory or defeat, as members of the Avengers, they would face it together.
Tony no longer argued.
Instead, he silently took out a bag of snacks, trying to ease his tension by chewing.
Just then, the creator in the video suddenly mentioned that someone would defy fate and bring the fallen heroes back to life.
Those words instantly captured everyone’s attention.
Their eyes remained firmly locked on the screen.
The video continued.
As Leon Vance’s voice faded, viewers throughout the universe held their breath.
Some were even tempted to curse the creator.
First, he had made Black Panther’s sacrifice stir their blood and then plunged them into grief.
Then he brought the hero back to life and showed them his heroic figure once again.
Just when everyone thought the situation had been settled, another great battle erupted, and Black Panther turned to dust once more.
Such emotional twists were rarely seen even in novels.
Yet the creator had shamelessly manipulated the audience’s emotions, leaving them both frustrated and captivated.
And now, he was claiming that someone could reverse life and death?
The viewers were filled with mixed emotions, but they continued staring at the screen without blinking.
Ding.
Ding ding ding…
A quiet piano melody slowly began to play.
A line of text appeared on the screen.
“Hulk and Black Panther: Special Edition.”
Many people began wondering whether the Hulk had rescued Black Panther.
But speculation was still only speculation.
They would have to find the truth in the video.
The figure of the Hulk, with Banner and Hulk fully merged, appeared on the screen.
The camera slowly moved downward.
The Hulk was gripping a red mechanical gauntlet with both hands.
Six Infinity Stones were embedded in it, each emitting dazzling light.
The sight left countless observers throughout the universe holding their breath, unable to put their shock into words.
No one had expected the Infinity Stones to end up in the Hulk’s hands.
When the Hulk put the stone-covered gauntlet on his hand, a torrent of energy instantly surged through his arm.
The overwhelming power was so immense that the skin on his arm began to burn and char.
He let out a painful roar, yet still stubbornly raised his right hand and forced himself to snap his fingers.
The crisp sound of the snap rang out.
The screen suddenly darkened.
On a barren field of ruins, several orange-yellow portals appeared.
Everyone stared intently.
A black figure gradually emerged from one of them.
It was Black Panther.
Behind him followed countless Wakandan warriors, all shouting together:
“Wakanda Forever!”
Their momentum was overwhelming.
The scene finally froze at the moment they charged forward.
The ending theme slowly began to play.
Black Panther’s story had come to an end.
The universe fell into complete silence, and the room fell silent.
When the footage clearly revealed that Thanos had already collected all six Infinity Stones, viewers across the universe felt their hearts pounding violently.
Yet the special edition that followed brought an unexpected reversal.
Someone had actually accomplished the extraordinary feat of bringing the fallen heroes back to life.
This ignited everyone’s intense curiosity about the future.
They desperately wanted to know what would happen next.
One viewer sighed, “Putting these three scenes together, the outline of the future seems to be becoming clear.
“The creator’s editing is truly incredible.
He guides our emotions step by step through the footage.”
Another agreed, “Exactly.
Although the ending seems to have already been decided, it’s the journey that keeps us on the edge of our seats.
“Right now, I just want to know whether the heroes actually managed to defeat Thanos completely after being resurrected.”
Someone else jokingly complained, “This is driving me crazy!
I really want to lock this ‘creator who keeps delaying updates’ up somewhere.
No new chapter, no food!”
The special edition was like a beam of light cast into the depths of despair.
Before this, many people had already foreseen Thanos’s victory, leaving them weighed down by despair.
But now, hope had been rekindled.
Their longing for the ending became intertwined with the disappointment of the video suddenly ending, leaving them desperately eager for more.
Inside S.H.I.E.L.D.
headquarters, everyone was also staring at the screen, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.
They had never imagined that the Hulk would ultimately be the one to bear the power of all six Infinity Stones.
Although this had certainly not been his achievement alone, he had paid the price of one arm for that snap that reversed everything.
His courage and sacrifice earned everyone’s respect.
Nick Fury’s eyes burned with intensity as he muttered, “This guy really knows how to keep people hanging.”
They had originally thought that the Avengers had been completely defeated.
Yet now they had seen the Hulk wield the Infinity Stones and bring his fallen teammates back to life one by one.
This undoubtedly meant that the heroes’ battle had not yet ended in the future.
Although the final victor remained unknown, the spark of hope had already been rekindled.
The ringing of a telephone suddenly interrupted Nick Fury’s thoughts.
Agent Coulson’s voice came from the other end.
“Director, it seems we’ve managed to pinpoint the location of Wakanda.
I recommend that you come here personally to confirm it.”
The news immediately lifted Nick Fury’s spirits.
Author’s Note:
Can’t wait to see what happens next?