My surname is Stark, who changed my job to become a female big gun?

Chapter 637: You just let him go like this?

After a lively party, with Clint as an example, someone in the Avengers team soon asked Steve to retire.

This person is Dr. Bruce Banner, who has been in a depressed state these days.

Unlike Clint's objective factors, Dr. Banner's reason for choosing to retire was more due to internal factors.

The existence of Hulk is one thing, but what actually makes him have this idea comes from himself.

As one of the few technically competent members of the Avengers, Banner increasingly feels that the contribution he can bring to the team seems to be increasingly limited.

It is true that his research in the field of gamma rays has reached the top, but young scientists such as Fitz and Simmons, who are rising stars in the team, are catching up and surpassing him at an astonishing speed.

The previous Vision transformation mission was an obvious example. Banner could see that even if he was not on the plane at the time, with the knowledge of Fitz and others, and the assistance of Dr. Zhao Hailun, the core expert of the [Regeneration Cradle] technology, they could successfully complete the creation and transformation of Vision.

His presence actually gives the young people a greater sense of security and guidance, rather than being indispensable.

“Three cobblers are better than one Zhuge Liang.”

After hearing this, Lainie used this Chinese idiom to describe it, but seeing that no one around her could understand it, she had to switch to English explanation.

"Two heads are better than one. Two heads are better than one."

To put it bluntly, there is strength in numbers.

In Banner's view, the combined strength and wisdom of several young people are enough to cope with any technological challenges that the Avengers may encounter in the future.

Although he still has a passion for science, as he grows older and faces the instability brought about by the existence of the Hulk, Dr. Bruce Banner inevitably begins to re-examine his position in the Avengers.

I have to admit that Tony's withdrawal had a significant impact on him.

He felt that he was also responsible for the Ultron incident.

If I hadn't been so soft-hearted, maybe...

Of course, it is meaningless to say those things after the fact today.

Therefore, Banner felt that he should also take on the responsibility to make room for the younger generation so that they can fly more freely in the sky of science, explore the unknown and break through limits without the constraints of himself as an "old stubborn man".

He planned to live in seclusion for a while, perhaps in the mountains far away from the hustle and bustle, or in a picturesque seaside town, away from the hustle and bustle, looking for a piece of land that could calm his soul.

He planned to continue his research there, but no longer within the framework of the Avengers' missions. Instead, he would set his sights on broader areas - purely scientific explorations that neither served the war nor were bound by any organization.

Banner hopes that in such a quiet environment, he can delve into the mysteries of gamma rays and how they interact with human DNA, so as to find a way to completely control the Hulk's power and perhaps even uncover the deeper secrets of life and the universe.

Steve and others had no choice but to accept this. Although they were reluctant, out of respect for Dr. Banner and understanding of his inner struggle and desire, they finally chose to support him silently.

"Don't worry, if you need my help, you can always come to me, just like I did when I was in India."

Before leaving, Dr. Banner played a joke on Lenny and Natasha.

"We will, Dr. Banner."

Lainie and Natasha looked at each other, smiled knowingly and said:

"I hope you won't be green next time we see you."

Just like that, Dr. Banner said goodbye to everyone, boarded Tony's private plane, and flew to a private island that the latter had specially prepared for Dr. Banner.

"You just let him go like this?"

Lainie looked at the plane gradually disappearing into the sky, and whispered to Natasha, who was clearly reluctant to leave:

"Didn't you want to keep him? You should know that if you ask, he will most likely stay."

"No, why would I do that?"

Natasha answered without turning her head:

"That's his choice."

"..."

Coincidentally, before everyone could get used to the fact that Clint and Dr. Banner had retired one after another, Thor, who had been staying on Earth these days and discussing with Leni about the frequent appearance of the Infinity Stones, suddenly announced his decision to return to Asgard. Thor said that he would travel in the universe for a while and wanted to find the traces of the Infinity Stones more deeply. He had already contacted Rocket and Groot. They planned to meet at the other end of the galaxy to jointly find the conspiracy hidden in it.

"Rocket said they also found an Infinity Stone, and it's a very important Power Stone. Although it has been handed over to the Nova Corps on Xandar for safekeeping, this discovery undoubtedly confirms our concerns about the universe."

Thor looked at all the Avengers members present with a serious expression, his worry evident in his words.

"Space, reality, mind, power. Four Infinity Stones have surfaced one after another. This is the first time in more than a thousand years since I can remember. This unusual linkage is by no means accidental. The balance of the universe may be quietly broken by some unknown force."

"So what other gems are left?"

Skye took advantage of the moment when Thor finished speaking to ask the question that everyone was most worried about.

Thor looked at Leni after hearing this, and when she nodded, he replied:
"Time, and...soul."

"Only two left?"

Steve repeated the names of the two gems in a low voice, with deep worry gathering between his brows.

"The Space Stone is the Cosmic Cube, and then there's the Reality Stone that appeared in London, plus the Mind Stone that was exposed during the Ultron incident. In other words, there are traces of three Infinity Stones that have appeared one after another on Earth alone?"

Simmons counted on his fingers all the Infinity Stones that everyone had seen so far, and a chill rose in his heart.

"Yes, I am worried that someone did this on purpose. After all, as you all know, the scepter inlaid with the Mind Stone was obtained by Loki from the Chitauri."

Thor looked at Vision, who had been sitting silently at the end of the meeting seat. To be more precise, he was looking at the Mind Gem above his head.

"The Chitauri specifically gave such an important thing to Loki to bring to Earth. I'm worried that there is a deeper conspiracy behind this."

"What conspiracy?"

Pietro interrupted everyone's worry and anxiety and asked directly.

"Also, after all this talk, you still haven't told me what would happen if someone gathered all the Infinity Stones."

Thor's face froze when he was questioned. He was about to explain, but Lainie beside him spoke first.

"You can think of the [Infinity Gems] as a wish-granting machine. The energy of just one gem is enough to fulfill wishes that are difficult for ordinary people to fulfill in their lifetime. I think you have experienced this.

But if someone collects all six Infinity Stones, I think everyone here should pray that he doesn't wish to destroy the world."

As Lainie spoke, she took out three energy crystals shining with various colors from the void and placed them on the conference table. The meaning was self-evident.

There were blue space gem crystals, red reality gem crystals, and a small amount of golden reality gem energy crystals that were condensed with the Vision's consent using the Mind Gem on his head not long ago.

"Destroy the world..."

"Wishing machine..."

Everyone looked at each other, and the air was filled with an unprecedented heaviness and tension.

"Wait a minute, if that's the case, doesn't it mean that we who already have three Infinity Stones are the ones who have the best chance of collecting all of them?"

Skye's train of thought seemed to be a little different from everyone else's. She was only worried for a moment, and then she thought of this very optimistically.

After her reminder, everyone came back to their senses, with a gleam of wisdom in their eyes.

"She's right. We already have three of the six gems. Although one is in Asgard, we can at least guarantee that we have more than half the advantage!"

Fitz rubbed his chin, and the depression that had been stuck in his throat just now suddenly felt unblocked.

"That's right. Even if the conspirators you mentioned have obtained the other two Infinity Stones, as long as the Nova Corps can protect the Power Stone, we still have a big advantage."

Maya also appeared very optimistic, with at least a 50% chance of winning. Obviously everyone present could calculate it.

"That's what I thought, too. So I plan to look for clues in the universe and try to find the last two Infinity Stones before those people do, and figure out what they are planning."

So, Thor left...

(End of this chapter)