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Mordo turned to look at the other members.

"Strange will always be Strange. Arrogant, conceited, and believing he can control everything," Mordo shouted. "He claims he's willing to give up magic, but that's just an excuse he made up to survive. Traveling through the multiverse is a crime in itself. His arrival here is the greatest threat."

"To protect our universe, I propose the execution of this variant of Strange. We cannot take any risks. He must pay the price for his actions that traverse the multiverse."

Black Bolt sat in his chair, looking coldly at Strange.

He remained silent, slowly raised his right hand, and made a gesture of approval.

Captain Carter leaned back in his chair, his brow furrowed.

She glanced at Strange, then at Mordo, a hint of hesitation in her eyes.

Clearly, Strange's words about Steve had affected her to some extent.

Moreover, she instinctively resisted the idea of ​​directly executing someone who had not yet committed a crime.

But this concerned the safety of the entire universe, and she dared not gamble lightly. Her heart wavered between reason and morality.

Captain Marvel Maria, with a look of disgust, said, "I agree. The sooner we take care of him, the sooner I can go back for my coffee."

Mr. Fantastic Reed glanced at his companion's reaction and then said coldly, "From a risk probability perspective, Mordo's proposal is indeed the safest solution."

Strange, isolated and helpless, did not beg for mercy; he simply found the whole thing utterly absurd.

"No."

Professor Charles X offered a different opinion.

His gaze swept over the remaining members, his expression compassionate. "One Strange has gone astray, but that doesn't mean every Strange in the multiverse is destined to fall. He has voluntarily relinquished his power. Advocating for the direct execution of someone who is powerless to resist and willing to repent goes against our original intentions. We should give him a chance to prove himself."

"Professor, your mercy will harm us all," Mordo retorted defiantly. "Have you forgotten the lives lost in the collision?"

"I haven't forgotten," Charles replied calmly. "But I haven't forgotten that we founded the Illuminati to protect the world, not to become indiscriminate executioners. We cannot kill innocent people out of fear of the unknown."

"Since there is a disagreement, let's follow the rules of the Illuminati. Those who support the execution of Variant Stephen Strange, please raise your hands to vote."

Mordo was the first to raise his right hand.

Then came Black Bolt, Mr. Fantastic, and Captain Marvel.

Mordo looked at Captain Carter. "Captain, what's your decision?"

Captain Carter sighed and lowered his hands. "I forfeit."

Charles shook his head. "I object. History will prove today's decision wrong."

"Professor, your vote won't change the outcome." Mordo smiled smugly.

"The vote is over. Four votes in favor, one vote against, and one abstention," Mordo coldly announced the results. "The proposal is passed; the execution shall be carried out immediately."

As the final verdict was delivered, the side door of the hall opened.

Ten fully armed Ultron robots stepped out in unison and surrounded Strange.

Strange stood in the encirclement, looking at the indifferent faces on the platform.

He didn't struggle; he just suddenly found it all somewhat ridiculous.

He traversed countless universes, found the woman he loved most, and even successfully proposed to her.

But he was destined to die at the hands of this self-proclaimed righteous bastards.

"Take him to the execution room." Mordo waved his hand, then said to Strange, "Don't worry, it won't hurt."

Just then.

"stop!"

An angry woman's voice echoed throughout the hall.

Everyone turned their heads away.

"Stop! All of you, stop!"

Christine stormed into the courtroom, strode past the Ultron robots' blockade, and stood in front of Strange.

She was still holding the bouquet of roses in her arms, and the diamond ring on her finger was sparkling.

"Dr. Palmer," Mr. Fantastic Reed frowned, "this is the Illuminati's courtroom. You have no right to enter. Please leave immediately and do not obstruct the execution of official duties."

"Obstructing official business?" Christine sneered, glaring at the Illuminati members on the platform, and retorted loudly, "Is your official business to disregard human life?!"

"He did nothing to you! He surrendered his power, he was handcuffed! You want to execute someone who committed no crime just because of an absurd possibility? This is outrageous!"

"He's a variant; his very existence is a threat," Captain Marvel Maria said impatiently. "Richards has already explained the risks of cosmic collisions."

"That's a theoretical risk!" Christine retorted without backing down. "As a senior researcher at the Buster Foundation, I know more about the multiverse waveform monitor's data than you do! As long as he doesn't use dark magic, the probability of triggering a cosmic collision is infinitesimally close to zero! He has already voluntarily put on anti-magic handcuffs! He's just an ordinary person now!"

Christine turned and glared at Mordo.

"And you, Mordo! You took advantage of his honesty! You tricked him into wearing handcuffs to incapacitate him, making it easier for you to carry out this murder without a fair trial!"

"Watch your words, Dr. Palmer! This is the Illuminati's final decision! You have no right to question it!" Mordo roared, his face dark. "Pull him away! If she continues to obstruct, arrest her too! Charge her with endangering cosmic security!"

Upon receiving the command, the Ultron robot immediately stepped forward, its mechanical arm mercilessly grabbing Christine's shoulder.

"Christine!" Strange's expression changed drastically. He immediately stepped forward, shoving aside the Ultron robot and using his body to shield her.

"Don't touch her!"

Strange roared, his eyes no longer showing the compromise and gentleness he had shown moments before.

He stared coldly at Mordo.

"You can come at me," Strange's voice was low but chilling, "but if you dare touch a single hair on her head, I assure you, I'll show you what a real monster is."

At that moment, the Ultron robots surrounding them suddenly took a step back in unison.

Professor X took over the system and issued the order to step back.

"That's enough, Mordo." Professor X gave Mordo a stern look, then turned to Strange, sighed, and spoke soothingly.

"Stephen, while I disagree with the Illuminati's final decision, I cannot unilaterally stop it. These are the rules we established." Charles's tone was sincere and apologetic. "But in any case, I assure you, they will absolutely not harm Christine in the slightest. You can rest assured."

Strange stared at Charles, and he could tell the sincerity in the man's eyes.

He then turned to look at Christine, whose face was full of sorrow, and the anger in his heart gradually subsided.

He knew very well that if he resisted, he would destroy everything Christine had in this universe.

He came here to love her, not to destroy her.

The coldness on Strange's face dissipated, replaced by a gentle smile.

"Christine, hearing you say 'I do' to me makes me have no regrets in this life."

"But I want you to know..." He looked directly into Christine's eyes and said goodbye solemnly.

"No matter how reality changes, I will love you in every universe."