After Odin met Frigga and explained a few things, under Frigga's worried gaze, he put on Destroyer, took Gungnir, opened a portal alone, and stepped into Hel.
At this moment.
Earth was just entering twilight.
Aaron, who had returned from Titan, finished handling the piled-up documents of Osborn Industries.
He then resumed his life as a time management master.
Just as the sun was about to set, Aaron and Mary Jane walked out of the fitting room of a luxury clothing store.
By the time they left the shopping mall, Mary's hands were full of various packages. She walked unsteadily, leaning happily into Aaron's arms.
"Alright, I'll have the driver take you back."
Aaron noticed two figures in the distance, and he patted Mary's shoulder as he spoke.
Mary hummed in response.
Every move she made exuded a mature charm.
Mary possessed the most mature vibe among Aaron's women.
Ever since he took her first time a few days ago, Mary's mature womanly charm suddenly surged forth. Moreover, she was extremely cooperative and enthusiastic, making Aaron greatly tempted.
However, such a delicacy cannot be eaten often, or one will tire of it. Occasionally, he still needs to switch to other flavors.
For example... a certain little secretary.
Mary acted as if she hadn't noticed Aaron's actions. She turned around, endured the discomfort, and used her last bit of strength to stand on her tiptoes and give him a kiss.
Then, wiggling slightly, she got into the Rolls-Royce.
She headed home under the escort of the female driver and bodyguard.
As for Aaron, he walked straight in one direction.
He arrived in front of the man and woman and said condescendingly, "Following me all afternoon, is that interesting?"
The man was tall and plump, wore glasses, and was at least fifty years old.
The woman was wearing a thick coat and was completely bundled up, except for her exposed face.
If she put on a hat, she would probably frequently attract the attention of the Police.
Hearing this, the man's legs instantly trembled, sweat appearing on his forehead.
He quickly bowed and apologized, "Mr. Aaron, I apologize for disturbing you. We actually didn't want to do this, but... we truly had no choice."
"I am Bill Foster, a Professor of Quantum Physics at the University of California, Berkeley."
Ava looked nervously at Aaron, pursing her lips and saying, "I am Ava Starr, a S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent, codenamed Ghost."
"We came to see you because we want to seek your help."
Bill added, "We truly have no ill will and didn't want to disturb you, which is why we followed behind you."
Aaron glanced at the two and said expressionlessly, "I know, that's why you are still alive now."
He looked at Ava. "Didn't Fury tell you that I hate being followed?"
Ava instantly turned white. "I... I'm sorry, I've actually only saw you once through Fury."
"I saw that you possess quantum phasing abilities, so..."
Bill wiped his forehead. He hadn't felt this much pressure even when facing Fury.
Why did Aaron merely standing in front of him make him feel such heartfelt awe?
He suddenly regretted being so rash in coming to see Aaron, but he had no choice. As a Professor of Quantum Physics at a branch campus, if he wanted to schedule an appointment to see Aaron through official channels, the date would probably be in the next lifetime.
"Mr. Aaron, you are the God of miracles, the smartest person in humanity, and Osborn Industries is the greatest corporation."
"Please save Ava. She is still a child, she is innocent."
"If you don't intervene, Ava will soon be disintegrated by quantum power."
Speaking of this, Bill was already in tears. "Ava lost her parents when she was just a few years old, and she was affected by quantum energy during an experiment. Her body is on the verge of collapse at any moment."
"I have tried everything, but I cannot solve her problem."
"Now, on the entire Earth, perhaps only you can help her."
Golden light burst from Aaron's eyes as he checked Ava's condition.
Her genes were affected by quantum forces, making her cells completely different from those of normal people. She needed to continuously replenish quantum energy to maintain her body's normalcy.
Once the quantum energy could not be effectively replenished, she would have to stay in this specialized battlesuit for the rest of her life.
Until her body completely collapses and she dies.
Aaron withdrew his gaze. He did not feel compassion just because of someone else's pain.
"Why should I help you?"
He looked at Ava, who eagerly said, "I can work for you, serve you."
"I have been trained and guided by S.H.I.E.L.D. since childhood. I have mastered various combat techniques and successfully completed multiple missions alone or leading a team."
"As long as you have a need, I am willing to do anything."
Ava had already prepared herself mentally.
After that quantum experiment failed, she could never go back to her previous life.
During her decade or so at S.H.I.E.L.D., she had no childhood and no sunshine. Every day, besides training, she was executing missions.
The only thing she wanted now was to solve her problem.
She didn't want to suddenly quantum collapse and completely lose all traces of her existence.
Aaron was the only solution she could think of.
"Anything?"
Aaron raised an eyebrow. "Including murder and arson?"
Ava froze, hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth and nodded.
It wasn't that she hadn't killed people. As an agent with quantum phasing abilities, the missions she had completed over the years were actually no fewer than those of Hawkeye and the others.
But she had her own principles and no so-called loyalty to S.H.I.E.L.D., which is why she was not trusted further by Fury.
At this point, Ava struggled. "Um... can I only kill those who deserve to be killed?"
Bill tugged at her sleeve, and Ava quickly lowered her head.
Aaron's stern face suddenly softened. "Don't worry, they are all people who deserve to be killed. To test your abilities, I will give you a mission first."
Ava straightened her posture upon hearing this and listened intently.
"Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, report to Osborn Industries on time. Follow Maria to learn how to be a qualified secretary and assist them in completing all their work. Any problems?"
"No problem."
Ava answered subconsciously, but then she reacted.
Didn't he mention killing people? Why is she suddenly supposed to be a secretary?
However, Aaron did not give her time to ask. He placed his right hand on Ava's hair.
The Primordial Furnace activated, absorbing the quantum energy inside Ava's body.
[Quantum Control: Detected similar ability. Fusion complete. Your control over quantum power is deeper.]