Chapter 251: C243
Wanda woke the dreamer with a single word.
The realization hit everyone like a bolt of lightning. Tony even clapped his hands in excitement, speaking quickly.
"Yes! Odin, the All-Father, rules the Nine Realms. His power alone is enough to deter those with evil intent."
"But," he added with a frown, "Odin has entered his twilight. That person—whoever's behind this—isn't sure of Odin's condition. They're testing the waters, trying to figure out how much time he has left."
As the words left his mouth, Tony caught himself, glancing at Thor with an apologetic expression.
Thor, however, didn't seem offended. He gave a small nod, acknowledging the truth of Tony's statement. "It's fine. My father's time is limited—that's no insult, just fact."
"But what about the guardians of Earth?" Thor asked, shifting his concern. "Are they in a similar state?"
All eyes turned to Wanda, waiting for her response.
"I can't say for certain," she replied, her tone carefully neutral. "But according to what I've heard, the Ancient One is nearing the end of her time as well." Wanda's words were vague, deliberately avoiding naming the Ancient One directly, but they carried enough weight to confirm the theory.