Laufey's fury was understandable. The Frost Giants' population had never been greater than at their peak, largely due to the scarcity of resources in Jotunheim. Before their war with Asgard, the Frost Giants waged numerous battles under his leadership, pillaging resources and food. However, their defeat left them confined to Jotunheim. The resulting lack of sustenance caused their numbers to dwindle.
For Laufey, every loss of a Frost Giant was a painful blow. Yet, while his anger surged, Wanda's fury flared even hotter.
Pietro was her brother. Insulting him as a "lowly bastard" was intolerable. The enraged Scarlet Witch was an unstoppable force.
Boom!
Wanda's eyes gleamed sharply, exuding murderous intent that seemed to envelop the battlefield. The air vibrated with her power, creating explosive shockwaves as she launched herself forward like an arrow. In a blink, she was in front of Laufey.
Laufey didn't have time to react before Wanda's fist collided with his face.
Bang!
The impact caved in Laufey's face, sending him hurtling backward over ten kilometers. He crashed into a hill, obliterating it on impact, with debris and dust flying high into the air.
The once-mighty hill was flattened, leaving behind a massive crater. Laufey's weakened body lay embedded in its center, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Wanda's punch had caused significant damage. However, the Casket's power surged through him, rapidly healing his injuries.
Frost gathered beneath Laufey, lifting him upright. But just as he steadied himself, a terrifying whistling sound reached his ears. He looked up to see Wanda descending toward him like a meteorite, her speed creating a cone of mist around her.
Before he could react, another deafening boom erupted. The ground quaked violently as shockwaves radiated outward, displacing earth and gravel in all directions. Cracks spread across the landscape for kilometers.
Laufey reappeared several kilometers away, watching the destruction with a solemn expression.
"Is this woman a monster? How could a low-level civilization like Midgard produce someone with such strength? This power surpasses even the Asgardians and us," Laufey muttered.
In his understanding, humans—a race with lifespans under a century—should not possess such extraordinary abilities. Yet, not only one, but several such individuals had appeared.
Laufey glanced back at his army of Frost Giants, watching them struggle against these formidable adversaries. His heart bled at the sight of his warriors being slaughtered.
Still, as a leader, sacrifices had to be made. Keeping the Casket safe was paramount. Laufey refocused his attention on Wanda.
Through the dust and smoke, she emerged, walking calmly. Her hair and clothes billowed in the wind, and despite her delicate features, she exuded the power to destroy entire cities with ease.
High above, Hawkeye circled in the Quinjet, observing the battle from a safe distance. Even with its advanced technology, the Quinjet was useless in this fight. The battlefield had become a no-go zone for electronic equipment, disrupted by electromagnetic pulses and Wanda's chaos.
"This is insane," Hawkeye muttered, watching as Storm conjured tornadoes charged with lightning, tearing through the Frost Giants.
At that altitude, he witnessed the full horror of the war.
"Director, are you seeing this?" Barton asked through his comms.
Fury's calm voice replied, "We have a lot to learn. Our technology is far too limited for battles at this level."
Fury realized the vulnerability of humanity's reliance on precision electronics. In a battle like this, even missiles were rendered ineffective. Humanity's cutting-edge weapons were of little use in alien warfare.
"It's clear that our technological advancement is lacking," Fury admitted. "But we can't afford to be defenseless. SHIELD's research division needs to change direction immediately."
Despite this, Fury found some solace in humanity's high-end combatants, even if they couldn't be fully controlled or deployed by SHIELD.
Back on the battlefield, the fight raged on. The Frost Giants proved formidable, with thick hides, immense strength, and the deadly power of frost. Tony Stark, hovering high in his MK armor, provided air support but dared not engage directly. His arsenal of micro-missiles, particle pulse cannons, and high-frequency lasers struggled to make a dent in the Frost Giants.
Still, the battle continued, brutal and relentless.
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