In Marvel With My Gacha System

Chapter 31: Whispers of the Stones – Or, "So, the Purple Guy Wants Sparkly Rocks. Great. Just Great."

The serene view of the Gulf of Gabes, the salty air, and the lingering scent of jasmine should have brought Adam a profound sense of peace after the HYDRA Prank War. But even amidst the beauty of Ghannouch, a cold dread began to settle in his stomach. The absence of immediate, terrestrial threats merely served to highlight the chilling hum of a much larger, cosmic plot unfolding. His meta-sense, which had been buzzing with the mundane chaos of HYDRA, now thrummed with a low, ominous vibration that spoke of galaxies, infinite power, and a very large, very purple, and extremely determined individual.

' Okay, HYDRA's done. Check. Good job, me. Now for the actual apocalypse. Thanos. The big one. The one with the Infinity Gauntlet and the pathological need for cosmic jewelry. And I'm just a guy with a magic suitcase and a talent for making people feel awkward. This is fine. Everything is fine. Maybe I can convince him to join a galactic improv group instead of, you know, wiping out half of all life. '

Back at the Avengers Compound (which, thanks to Adam's lingering mischief, still occasionally played opera from Tony's toaster or emitted phantom chicken squawks from the ventilation system), the briefings had taken a decidedly unsettling turn. The intelligence stream, once dominated by HYDRA cell locations, was now filled with cryptic reports.

"We're seeing an unprecedented spike in cosmic energy signatures," Tony explained, gesturing at a complex holographic map of the galaxy. "Specifically, emanating from multiple, disparate locations. These aren't natural phenomena, and they're highly anomalous. Bruce's preliminary scans indicate power levels beyond anything we've encountered."

Bruce, looking particularly grave, adjusted his glasses. "The energy patterns… they're eerily similar to the Tesseract's readings during Loki's invasion. But amplified. Orders of magnitude greater."

Natasha added, "We're also getting fragmented reports from various interstellar agencies – the Nova Corps, the Kree Empire, even some whispers from the Ravagers. Stories of a powerful, unknown entity. A 'Mad Titan' who seeks to 'balance' the universe by… well, by force."

Adam felt a chill despite the warmth of the Tunisian evening. He knew exactly what they were talking about. The Infinity Stones. Each mention of an "anomalous energy spike" or "cosmic artifact" felt like a direct hit to his meta-sense, confirming the inevitable.

He tried to subtly steer the conversation, to prep them without revealing his full hand. During one briefing, he subtly manipulated Tony's holographic display using his Structural Grasp, making a specific image flash up – a rough, hastily drawn cartoon of a massive purple figure wearing a golden glove adorned with glowing gems, above the caption: "Warning: May cause galactic genocide. Side effects include existential dread and loss of half of all life."

Tony stared at it, bewildered. "JARVIS, what in the name of Stark Industries is that? Is someone pranking my Holo-display again, or have we finally gone insane?"

"My apologies, sir," JARVIS replied, a hint of his usual sass replaced by a faint, almost imperceptible waver. "The image appears to have been… digitally interpolated. Source unidentifiable. However, the theoretical concept it represents, if accurate, would indeed cause significant existential dread."

Adam coughed, pretending to choke on his coffee. "Just… a hypothetical scenario, Tony. You know, for 'crisis planning.' Gotta be prepared for anything."

Later, in a quieter moment, Adam found Steve poring over ancient texts on celestial mythologies. "Reading up on your big purple guy?" Adam asked, leaning against a bookshelf.

Steve looked up, weary. "There are legends, Adam. Across countless cultures. Of a 'devourer of worlds,' a 'cosmic balance-bringer.' A being who seeks ultimate power through… artifacts. Like the Tesseract." He looked at Adam intently. "You seem to know more than you let on about these 'anomalies.'"

Adam just offered a vague, mysterious smile. "Let's just say I have a… unique perspective on 'historical inevitabilities.' And a strong hunch that 'sparkly rocks' are about to become a very big problem. Think of them like… really bad cosmic glitter. Once they show up, they get everywhere, and then half the universe is gone. Metaphorically speaking, of course."

Wanda, more sensitive to the shifting energies than anyone, approached Adam. Her brow was furrowed with concern. "I feel… a presence, Adam. Distant, yet powerful. A terrible will. It grows stronger."

Adam took her hand. "I know, Wanda. It's coming. We just have to be ready. And maybe, just maybe, I can convince the universe to play a different game. Or at least distract the big purple guy with a giant galactic rubber chicken."

The tension in the Compound was palpable. The lightheartedness of the HYDRA pranks was fading, replaced by a grim determination. Adam, despite his internal anxieties, knew this was his true test. His powers were absurd, his methods unconventional, but they were his. And he would use every trick in his magical suitcase to disrupt, confuse, and ultimately, survive the cosmic calamity that was rapidly approaching. The whispers of the Stones were growing louder, transforming from faint echoes to an undeniable roar. The warm Tunisian breeze now felt like the cold breath of the void.

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