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Chapter 504 The Puppet on a String - Wanda

After talking with Pepper for a while.

Erin then drove away from Stark Tower and boarded a plane bound for Sokovia.

From the information Duke provided, Erin discovered that although Wanda and Quicksilver escaped the Hydra base after Baron Strucker was captured by S.H.I.E.L.D., they did not leave Sokovia.

Instead, they found a place in Sokovia and hid there.

But now, their situation doesn't seem to be very good.

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Sokovia.

Tutankhamun.

Inside a suite on the third floor of a residential building.

At this moment, Wanda Maximov, a Scarlet Witch from a version of the movie that was many times younger than Erin's previous life, was carefully taking care of Pietro Maximov, who was lying in bed.

When Pietro and Wanda were 10 years old, they lost both their parents due to the war in Sokovia and became orphans.

Because of their innate superpowers, Baron Strucker of Hydra noticed the brother and sister before they had been wandering for long.

After a friendly conversation.

Driven by the flames of revenge deliberately ignited by Baron Strucker, the brother and sister quickly volunteered to undergo human experiments with this branch of Hydra under Baron Strucker's command, in an attempt to enhance their inherent superpowers.

It's unclear whether Baron Strucker's technology wasn't as advanced as in the movies, or whether he lacked the stimulation of a powerful medium like the Mind Stone.

Although Pietro and Wanda's superpowers were greatly enhanced, they were not as fully developed as when they appeared in the movie.

Wanda's mind control and ability to control things with her mind are alright, just a little weak. Aside from headaches from overuse, there are no other major side effects.

For Pietro, every time he uses his ability to push his speed to the limit, it puts a huge strain on his body.

More than a month ago.

In order to repay Baron Strucker for his years of "protection," Pietro and Wanda secretly fought back after S.H.I.E.L.D. stormed the Hydra base.

Through mind control, Wanda silently commanded the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents who were the first to storm the castle to turn their guns on their comrades.

Pietro, relying on his extreme speed, rushed out of the castle and clashed head-on with Captain America, Natasha, Coulson, and the rest of the S.H.I.E.L.D. forces.

Although Pietro severely injured Coulson and swept away many S.H.I.E.L.D. agents along the way, thanks to his incredible speed that was imperceptible to the naked eye, he was ultimately defeated by the continuous support from S.H.I.E.L.D.

Pietro, whose body had been pushed to its limits, ultimately had no choice but to retreat.

of course.

Before leaving, Pietro didn't forget to return to the castle and take his sister Wanda with him.

Pietro's body had already reached its limit during his constant battles with Coulson and others.

Afterwards, his body was severely overloaded as he forced Wanda to escape the castle at lightning speed.

While Baron Strucker and his men were still around, Pietro had also faced such physical limits in numerous tests.

At that time, thanks to Baron Strucker's advanced science and technology and outstanding team.

Pietro, having reached his physical limits, not only recovers quickly but also trains and surpasses those limits through repeated overexertion.

This intense and prolonged use of his superpowers put an unprecedented strain on Pietro's body. Coupled with the absence of Baron Strucker and his team to back him up, Pietro... messed up.

After managing to bring Wanda to a city far from the Hydra base, Pietro, whose body was on the verge of collapse, convulsed and fell unconscious.

After more than a month of Wanda's meticulous care, Pietro recovered from the brink of physical collapse, but he was still in pain all over his body.

Despite the soreness, I straightened up and ate the food Wanda had prepared.

Pietro frowned as he watched the news report on television about an attack by illegal armed groups on Sokovian government forces. "How many times has this happened this month—a local armed attack on the Sokovian government?"

Wanda glanced at the TV and said, "This should be the seventh case, and this is just what was revealed on TV. There are many more cases that have been hidden by the government and not revealed."

Wanda shook her head as she spoke: "Since Mr. Strucker was captured by S.H.I.E.L.D., Sokovia has become even more chaotic."

Although S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Sokovian government exposed the various crimes committed by Baron Strucker and his Hydra agents, portraying them as a social cancer and heinous scum.

Ironically, after eliminating such a cancerous tumor and scumbags...

Sokovia did not get better; in fact, it got worse.

After losing the deterrent power of the behemoth Hydra.

With no restraints overhead, the Sokovian local militia, like wild horses unleashed, began to revel wildly.

Almost every day.

We could hear news of the armed group attacking the Sokovian government.

Although the Sokovian government is trying its best to suppress the local armed uprisings, if the Sokovian government itself were strong, those local armed groups would not have risen up in the first place.

A month later.

The Sokovian government's weak armed forces not only failed to suppress the local uprising, but instead allowed the rebellion to escalate.

Before S.H.I.E.L.D. eliminated Baron Strucker's Hydra organization, the various international aid promised had all vanished without a trace, except for a batch of military equipment, and seemed to be a long way off.

This made the president of Sokovia curse inwardly, and he even regretted agreeing to the S.H.I.E.L.D. operation.

Without comparison, there is no harm.

When Baron Strucker was in power, many officials in the Sokovian government were secretly bribed by him, which made him very restrained in his actions. Sometimes he even had to act according to Baron Strucker's wishes.

However, with Hydra's help in suppressing the situation, the overall situation in Sokovia remains relatively stable.

After all, Baron Strucker didn't want Sokovia to be constantly embroiled in gunfire, which would disrupt his research.

But now.

Ha ha.

After losing the restraints of Hydra, Sokovia became even more chaotic.

If things continue like this, it's questionable whether he, as the president of Sokovia, can even continue to hold his position securely.

That's why.

Not only the Sokovian populace, but even the Sokovian government, have begun to feel nostalgic for the time when Baron Strucker was in power.

At least back then, although their lives were a bit difficult, they didn't have to live in constant fear like they do now.

Watching the television broadcasts of protesters demonstrating against the Sokovian government's inaction.

Wanda sighed, "If Mr. Strucker were still here, you wouldn't be in such a terrible state."

Pietro couldn't bear to see his sister sighing and complaining.

So upon seeing this, he instinctively retorted, "Hey, Wanda, I told you this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Although I've had to rest for a while this time, it has also made my body more accustomed to my superpowers. I have a feeling that once I recover, even if I use my superpowers at a high intensity again, it won't be as uncomfortable."

Upon hearing this, Wanda said quietly, "Really? I remember you said the same thing last time you were being stubborn."

"This time is different."

Just as Pietro's face flushed red and he was about to argue something...

Suddenly, there was a knocking sound at the door of the house where they were temporarily staying.

Upon hearing this voice, Wanda and Pietro immediately fell silent.

Even his expression turned serious.

During the period after Baron Strucker was defeated and captured by S.H.I.E.L.D.

In order to completely wipe out any remaining Hydra members.

S.H.I.E.L.D. remained in Sokovia and, following the clues, apprehended many Hydra agents who had slipped through their net.

several times.

Wanda and her group were almost discovered by S.H.I.E.L.D.

Thanks to Wanda's superpowers, they were able to evade S.H.I.E.L.D.'s pursuit time and time again.

Even so, Wanda and her group changed hiding places several times in just one month.

just now.

Are those annoying guys here again?

After exchanging a glance, Wanda gestured for Pietro to be quiet, then closed her eyes and used her superpowers to sense who was opening the door.

One second passed.

Wanda, slightly relieved, opened her eyes again and said to Pietro, "Thank goodness, there's only one person outside. It shouldn't be anyone from S.H.I.E.L.D."

Is there only one?

Although there was only one person outside the door, Pietro did not completely let his guard down.

After all, they had never interacted with anyone around them since they took refuge in this "temporary residence".

Logically speaking, no one should be knocking on the door.

Seeing Pietro's slightly tense expression, Wanda said softly, "Don't worry, there's only one person. I'll go see what's going on. If things aren't right, we can always find another place."

"Okay, then be careful."

After giving Pietro a reassuring look.

Wanda quietly walked behind the door and then opened it a crack.

Through the crack, she saw a handsome, sunny Asian boy standing outside her door, not much older than herself.

Wanda's tense nerves relaxed slightly, but then a hint of doubt appeared in her eyes.

Asian?

This face seems somewhat familiar, but Wanda doesn't know any Asians, so what does this guy want by knocking on their door?

and many more.

I've heard that many Asian people have a habit of visiting their neighbors after moving to a new place.

Oh, is this guy a neighbor who just moved in and is here to visit?

Benefiting from the relatively good reputation of Asians, Wanda, with a hint of doubt in her eyes, opened the door and asked the Asian boy who had knocked, "What's the matter?"

The person who knocked on Wanda's door was none other than herself.

It was through divination that Erin came to him.

After each promotion, even without personal items tainted with her own aura, Erin could easily find the person she wanted to see through divination.

of course.

Because Wanda was being interfered with by chaotic magic, this time Erin was divining for Pietro.

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Upon seeing Wanda, who appeared before him much younger than he remembered, Erin smiled and said, "I'm here to see you and Pietro. Miss Wanda, won't you invite me in?"

The moment he heard Pietro and his own name from Erin's mouth.

Wanda, who had initially relaxed because of Erin's Asian appearance, suddenly felt a strong sense of vigilance.

At the same time, a surge of crimson magical energy instantly erupted from Wanda's hand, invading Erin's mind.

After glancing at the chaotic energy that was invading his mind and seemed to be trying to control him, Erin said calmly, "Not bad, but it's still a bit lacking when it comes to invading my mind."

When Wanda saw that her invincible mental powers had no effect on Erin, her pupils suddenly contracted.

Then, subconsciously, he activated the Chaos Magic again, transforming it into psychic power and bombarding Erin.

but.

The next second, Wanda's hands froze, and the nascent chaos magic was silently dispelled.

Wanda, who was about to make a move just a second ago, is now frozen in place like a puppet.

Feeling her body, which seemed rusty and out of her control, Wanda's eyes flashed with a deep-seated fear and despair as she experienced this for the first time.

But just then, Erin's voice suddenly rang in her ears again: "Miss Wanda, don't be nervous. I am not your enemy. I am here to help you."

After divination confirmed that Wanda and Pietro were in this room.

Erin then silently began to erode the spiritual connection between the two of them.

It wasn't that Erin wanted to attack them, but rather that Erin was worried that Pietro would immediately take Wanda and run away once he sensed danger.

if that's the case.

With Erin's two legs, catching up with Pietro, who has super speed, is no easy task.

and so.

Erin then laid out a backup plan for the matter.

However, before Pietro could even target it, he tested the ability on Wanda.

After saying that.

To avoid provoking Wanda and triggering a counterattack from the chaotic magic within her, Erin manipulated Wanda to disperse her psychic power and then released his control over the threads of Wanda's spirit body.

He took a step back, sending a signal of goodwill to Wanda.

After regaining control of his body.

Wanda's eyes were still filled with lingering fear, and she looked at Erin with a hint of dread.

At that moment, in the blink of an eye, Pietro, who had sensed something was wrong, mustered his strength and used his superpowers to rush to Wanda's side and stand in front of her.

After seeing what Erin looked like.

Pietro, who had originally intended to take Wanda away from here first, was taken aback and then looked on with disbelief.

Even the steps that were meant to take Wanda away came to a halt.

Seeing the person he remembered standing alive in front of him, Pietro rubbed his eyes in disbelief and said:

"Angel descended to earth, Saint Irene, what are you doing here?"

(End of this chapter)