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Chapter 135 Follow Your Heart
Deep within the Hydra research base, experiments on the biological effects of Loki's scepter are underway.

This experiment sounds very professional, but it's actually simpler than a junior high school science experiment. It involves having volunteers touch the Mind Stone at the top of Loki's scepter.

If it dies, move on to the next one; if it doesn't die, keep it for further observation.

Simple and crude!

An ordinary person's body cannot directly touch the Infinity Stones; if they do, they will most likely be destroyed by the powerful force of the Infinity Stones.

Therefore, after one round of experiments, not a single volunteer has been able to survive.

Finally, it was time for the twins Wanda and Pietro, whom Du Mu was most interested in.

Because each volunteer was tested individually, Wanda and Pietro were unaware of the terrifying mortality rate of the experiment, and they were both afraid and a little excited about the upcoming experiment.

"Pietro, will we be alright?"

Wanda, being the younger sister, was rather timid and looked at Pietro with a worried expression.

Pietro tried to remain calm and reassured him, "Don't be afraid, we'll be alright. That man named Strucker said that if we pass this experiment, we can obtain the power we need for revenge."

They were originally a happy family of four, but when the U.S. military attacked Sokovia and took their parents away, they harbored resentment towards the United States and Stark Industries, which supplied them with arms.

There was nothing they could do; the missile that landed in their yard bore the Stark Industries logo in a blatant display, as if afraid others wouldn't know who the culprit was. Naturally, they harbored resentment towards Stark Industries as well.

This is why Wanda and Pietro both crave power to take revenge on America and Stark Industries.

Just as the brother and sister were waiting anxiously, a researcher in a white coat appeared in front of them.

"Wanda Maximov, it's your turn. Come with me."

Wanda's body trembled slightly upon hearing her name.

She took a deep breath, gave Pietro, who looked worried, a forced smile, nodded, and followed the researchers.

Soon, they arrived at the door of a specially designed laboratory.

At the researchers' suggestion, Wanda walked alone through several heavy metal doors into the completely enclosed room. The metal doors behind her then closed automatically, completely isolating her from the outside world.

In the very center of the room, Loki's scepter was fixed in mid-air by a device, the Mind Stone at its tip emitting a ghostly blue light.

Just as Wanda was at a loss, Du Mu's voice came through the communication device in the laboratory.

"Don't be nervous. You just need to walk up and touch the gem on the scepter."

When Du Mu learned that Wanda was about to participate in the experiment, he came over to watch.

Given Du Mu's performance, Strucker granted him authority second only to himself, to the point that even the head of the laboratory had to listen to him.

Wanda stared at the eerie Loki scepter, her voice trembling noticeably: "What will happen if I touch it?"

Du Mu said in a deep voice, "Have you ever heard of Schrödinger's cat?"

"That's so famous!" Wanda nodded repeatedly. "I've heard of it. Could it be..."

"Yes, that's right, it has nothing to do with that."

"."

Wanda was less nervous, and even a little speechless.

Du Mu chuckled and said, "You seem too nervous. Just kidding. Don't worry, we don't know what will happen either. We'll know what happens after you touch it."

Your words only make me more worried!

Wanda felt that the other party seemed very unreliable, but the die was cast and she had no choice but to proceed.

She had no choice but to steel herself and walk step by step toward Loki's scepter in the center of the room.

However, just as Wanda approached the scepter, a sudden change occurred.

Seemingly sensing Wanda's presence, the Mind Stone at the top of the scepter suddenly burst forth with dazzling light.

Even more shockingly, it seemed to possess its own consciousness, detaching itself from the scepter's inlay structure and floating in mid-air, slowly drifting towards Wanda.

The researchers in the lab were stunned.

This is something that has never happened to any of the volunteers.

When faced with other test subjects, the Mind Stone on Loki's scepter showed no reaction whatsoever; he was indifferent to everyone, appearing unapproachable.

However, at this moment, in front of Wanda, this Mind Stone changed its usual attitude. Before Wanda even came over, it couldn't wait to take the initiative to approach her.

He's practically a simp for a goddess.

One researcher's thoughts wandered, and he muttered to himself, "Could it be that the jewels in the scepter are mainly based on appearance, and have no effect on ugly people?"

Du Mu's ears were extremely sensitive. Upon hearing this, he turned his head and gave a kind smile.

"Your guess is very bold. You are a talented person. It would be a real shame if you weren't used as experimental material. Go fill out a registration form later, and I will personally arrange a biological effect development experiment for you."

Researcher: ∑(っ°Д°;)っ

It's worth noting that Du Mu held Loki's scepter for quite some time, yet the Mind Stone remained completely unresponsive. The researchers' words were undoubtedly an insult to him.

Ignoring the pale-faced researchers, Du Mu turned his gaze back to Wanda in the laboratory.

Wanda stared at the Mind Stone floating in front of her, her face filled with shock. But after a brief hesitation, she slowly raised her hand and touched the Mind Stone, following Du Mu's instructions.

Click!

The moment her fingertips touched the Mind Gem, a crisp cracking sound rang out!
The outer shell of the Mind Stone shattered, revealing its purest yellow essence, which burst forth with a dazzling yellow light, instantly illuminating the entire laboratory!
The intense light blinded everyone except Du Mu, who remained unaffected, gazing at Wanda enveloped in the yellow light.

[NPC: Wanda Maximov]

[Status: Ability Awakening in Progress]

As expected of one of the strongest forces in the Marvel Universe, even his awakened abilities are so impressive.

The yellow light came on fiercely and went away quickly.

A few seconds later, the bright light receded like a tide, and the laboratory returned to calm.

Wanda had lost consciousness and collapsed to the ground.

The Mind Stone, which had just revealed its true form, now completely withdrew its light and flew back to the top of Loki's scepter, where it was once again enveloped in a dark blue energy shell, as if nothing had happened.

"Prepare a medical bed and conduct full-scale vital sign monitoring to ensure that her physical and mental condition is completely stable."

Du Mu was the first to react. He immediately opened the door to the observation room, rushed into the laboratory, picked up the unconscious Wanda, and personally took her to the medical department.

Wanda might be one of the assets that allow him to dominate this server in the future, so he naturally can't let anything happen to her.

Under Du Mu's instructions, the medical department quickly completed preparations and immediately conducted a comprehensive examination on Wanda. The results showed that her physical condition was exceptionally good, with various indicators even better than those of ordinary people. All that was needed was to wait for her to wake up naturally.

Du Mu was relieved upon hearing this and immediately began experiments on Wanda's older brother, Pietro.

Compared to Wanda, Pietro seemed rather lacking in prestige. He walked up to Loki's scepter, but the Mind Stone remained completely unresponsive.

He then reached out and touched the Mind Stone, then cried out and collapsed to the ground unconscious.

Du Mu glanced at him casually and waved his hand: "Looks like he's still alive. Take him to the isolation ward for observation."

Researchers: "."

Your preferential treatment is way too obvious!
When Wanda awoke from her coma, the first thing she saw was Du Mu sitting beside her.

"You're awake. The experiment was a success. You're a strong girl now." "You're...that voice from before?"

Wanda recognized Du Mu's voice as that of someone from the laboratory.

Du Mu nodded: "It's me. How are you feeling now?"

Wanda slowly sat up, carefully sensing the changes within herself. Her voice held a hint of surprise: "I feel a strange energy within me, and I think I can control it."

"This is the power you've awakened, wonton... no, chaos magic."

"Chaos magic?"

"That's right, it's a very powerful ability. As for just how powerful it is, you'll have to explore and discover it for yourself."

Wanda: "."

What's the difference between explaining and not explaining?
Suddenly remembering Pietro, she asked worriedly, "By the way, how is my brother?"

"Don't worry, he's fine. He's just become a Super Boy contestant."

"?"

"You'll understand when you meet him. Before that, I want to see the abilities you've awakened."

Du Mu looked at Wanda expectantly, curious about just how powerful Wanda's chaos magic, which could alter reality and was known as one of the strongest forces in the Marvel Universe, really was.

Wanda hesitated, "But I don't know how to use this ability."

"It's okay, take your time, follow your heart."

Du Mu employed the universal formula of a spiritual mentor: follow your heart.

Whenever the protagonist doesn't know how to use his abilities or wants to become stronger, his mentor will say this.

Then, as if suddenly enlightened, the protagonist's strength suddenly skyrocketed, surpassing the cultivation of others over several decades in a single day, and he completely crushed the villains who were originally no match for him.

I don't know whether to say the spiritual mentor is awesome or the protagonist is awesome.

In short, the villains suffered the most.

Villain: Damn it, he's blatantly cheating, he doesn't even bother to act!

"But you can't do without a target either. So, use your abilities on him."

Du Mu pointed to a researcher behind him, who was the very person in the observation room.

Wanda asked in surprise, "Oh, isn't he one of your researchers?"

"That's right, but the research project he's in charge of is a bit special."

"What research are you in charge of?"

“Being studied.”

"."

And so, this poor talent was used as an experimental subject by Wanda, who constantly experimented with her newly awakened chaos magic.

The researchers were supposed to be experimenting on Wanda, but now Wanda is experimenting on the researchers instead—it's truly a reversal of the natural order.

But it was because he offended Du Mu.

Moreover, being Wanda's experimental subject was far better than being Loki's scepter's experimental subject, at least the mortality rate was reduced from 99% to 50%.

After a series of experiments, Wanda demonstrated a variety of amazing abilities.

For example, it can have telepathic abilities similar to the Mind Stone, control other people's minds and read their memories, manipulate all things with telekinesis, and release a scarlet energy for attack and defense.

Although Wanda's strength is not high at present, and these abilities are still in their infancy and her performance is not stable enough, it should be noted that this is only a few minutes after she awakened her abilities, and she is still a complete novice who has not yet completed the tutorial.

Even so, the abilities she displayed were astonishing, even surpassing most of the sorcerers in Kamar-Taj.

Putting everything else aside, Wanda's unrestrained use of chaos magic alone is enough to leave them far behind.

No wonder he's one of the strongest fighters in the Marvel Universe.

If Wanda were to fully master the power of chaos magic, her strength would reach an unimaginable level!

“The future is promising!”

Du Mu became more and more satisfied with what he saw, and said directly to Wanda, "Wanda, join my organization."

Wanda looked slightly confused: "Join S.H.I.E.L.D."

To this day, all the volunteers remain completely unaware of the true background of this research base, believing it to be affiliated with S.H.I.E.L.D., even though they don't know what S.H.I.E.L.D. actually is.

"That's not what I'm talking about, I'm talking about the Liberators organization."

Du Mu gently shook his head: "You may not know this, but the Monthly Liberator Resistance Organization has long since changed its name to the Liberator Organization and is stirring up a revolutionary wave in Sokovia."

"The Liberator organization has now expanded to several thousand members, and we have gradually taken control of the cities surrounding the capital. We are about to launch a general offensive against the royal palace."

Wanda: (д)!

How many years have I been asleep?
How did I wake up to find my organization had turned into a revolutionary force, almost storming the palace?

Du Mu didn't explain much, and handed her a virtual screen.

As Wanda browsed through the records of recent events in Sokovia, her expression grew increasingly shocked, even disbelieving.

"Is this...is this all real?"

"It's absolutely true. If you don't believe me, I can take you out to see it."

Du Mu acted immediately, taking Wanda away from the research base.

Logically speaking, Wanda was an important experimental subject at the Hydra research base and should not be allowed to leave.

But Dumu assured Strucker that he had a way to bring Wanda under Hydra's control, and given Dumu's growing influence in Sokovia, Strucker thought it over and agreed.

Besides, there's Wanda's brother Pietro.

Since they are twins, their abilities should be roughly the same, so we can use him for research.

Pietro: %@￥#@
Du Mu changed into the Doom God suit and led Wanda all the way to the headquarters of the Liberators.

"Doom God!"

"Doom God!"

"Doom God!"

Every member of the Liberationists who saw Du Mu along the way immediately stopped, bowed respectfully, and their eyes shone with almost fanatical reverence.

To Wanda's surprise, she recognized many familiar faces in the crowd; these people, like herself, had been members of the Monthly Liberators Resistance.

But now, the numbness and despair of the past are no longer visible on these faces that once suffered so much.

Instead, there was a bright radiance she had never seen before; everyone's eyes sparkled with hope, as if they were filled with boundless longing for the future.

Wanda looked at Doom in shock: "What exactly did you do to them?"

"Nothing much, just got them back on their feet."

(End of this chapter)