Lance smiled faintly, his eyes glinting with hidden meaning. "NO."
Lance did not elaborate further, making Vivi even more curious.
What Lance said was just one thing—
"I let that person go... because I plan to fish for a bigger catch."
Vivi raised an eyebrow, looking at Lance meaningfully. "Do you need my help?"
Lance just smiled slightly, his eyes remaining calm. "No need, this is a very simple matter."
Vivi shrugged, accepting the answer without much resistance. "Alright."
She then glanced at "Wolf," who was now captured and locked in the car, before finally changing the subject.
"Darling, if I manage to catch this person, I will be promoted and transferred to be the CIA branch director in France."
Vivi then paused for a moment, continuing in a more relaxed tone, "We won't be able to meet for a while."
Their relationship... was quite complicated. They hadn't really returned to being a couple, but they couldn't be called just friends either. There was still a significant difference between them—especially in the way they viewed the world.
However, despite everything, they remained close.
Lance, still a novice in matters of relationships, chose not to think too much about it.
Lance just smiled, masking Vivi's confusion, and said casually, "You know, now I have a portal. I can go wherever I want. So, if you go to France, I'll come looking for you."
Vivi smiled charmingly, then without hesitation wrapped her arm around Lance's neck. "Darling, I'm not a little girl who needs attention all the time."
Vivi's soft voice sounded teasing. "You don't have to think too much about my feelings. I'll call when I miss you, and at that time, you just need to open the portal and show up in my room."
Lance chuckled, nodding as he said, "As you wish, Miss."
But before Vivi could say more, Lance's phone suddenly rang.
Lance sighed lightly and shrugged. "Today is really busy."
As Lance reached into his pocket, he saw the name that appeared on the screen—Nancy.
Nancy?
Lance frowned, then immediately answered the call. "Nancy, what's the problem?"
On the other end of the line, a hesitant voice was heard. "Sir… do you have time to meet Tony Stark?"
Lance was taken aback, not expecting to hear that name. "You're with that guy?"
Nancy sounded rushed. "The agents want to take us away, but Mr. Tony stopped them. Sidney and I are now at Tony Stark's house."
Lance thought for a moment before finally saying firmly, "Tell Tony to wait a moment. I'll be there soon."
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Tony Stark's Villa.
In the spacious and luxurious living room, Tony casually swirled his wine glass, watching the red liquid slowly spin within it. The light from the crystal chandelier reflected a subtle sparkle on the surface of the wine. Tony glanced at Nancy, who had just hung up the phone, and asked, "Is that person coming to the appointment?"
Nancy furrowed her brow slightly before answering, "That person will come."
In fact, when Nancy called Lance, she didn't have much hope. She knew very well that Lance seemed to dislike Tony and government agents. The man always kept his distance, as if he didn't want to get too involved in their affairs.
However, unexpectedly, this time Lance agreed right away. There was no specific reason behind Lance's decision; it was just that his power had increased significantly in recent times. That was why Lance no longer needed to be as cautious as before.
Before that great era arrived, contacting important figures was not a bad decision.
Tony raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised but still relaxed. "Oh? That person agreed?"
Tony didn't care much about the reasons behind it. For him, the most important thing was that the mysterious sorcerer was willing to come. Tony's eyes sparkled with anticipation. "When will that person arrive? I'll have Happy—"
Buzz!
The air in the room suddenly vibrated. A wave of subtle energy spread throughout the villa, causing the lights to flicker momentarily.
A circle of golden light slowly formed in the air, spinning like an invisible wheel etched with mystical symbols. Across the circle of light, a calm night sky stretched out, where the starlight twinkled amidst the dim glow of the moon.
In an instant, a figure stepped out of the portal. Lance, who usually concealed his threatening aura, now appeared with authority in his sorcerer's attire.
Tony looked at Lance with a flat expression, though inside he was still impressed. "Wow, since I met you guys, I suddenly feel like there's no safe place in this world."
Lance smiled faintly. "Don't worry, Tony. A true sorcerer wouldn't use this method to attack you secretly... because there's really no need."
Lance shifted his gaze to Nancy and Sidney, briefly reading their expressions. "Is SHIELD giving you trouble?"
"SHIELD?" Tony interjected.
Lance nodded, then explained casually, "Oh, that's the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division. If you didn't know, they will officially use the name S.H.I.E.L.D. in the future."
Sidney sighed, shaking his head. "They didn't directly make things difficult for us, but after what happened today? I think there won't be any peace between us."
The scene of the battle between the three sorcerers was so extraordinary that its impact was inevitable. Not only did S.H.I.E.L.D. take notice, but also other spy organizations, the military, and even Congress.
As the two people closest to Lance, Nancy and Sidney would surely face many questions in the near future.
Lance realized his negligence and said sincerely, "I'm sorry." After a moment of thought, Lance added, "Maybe you could join S.H.I.E.L.D. They can help you avoid these problems."
With their abilities, joining S.H.I.E.L.D. wouldn't be a big deal. Nancy, as a genetically engineered human, had extraordinary physical conditions. Although not as strong as Captain America, Nancy was clearly on par with the Winter Soldier.
If they joined, Nick Fury himself would oversee them. That would be a distinct advantage for Lance—not only to protect them but also as a way to plant a 'thorn' within S.H.I.E.L.D. When that organization eventually collapsed, Lance could take advantage of the chaos that ensued.
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