- In Marvel: I Start by Marrying Scarlett Witch [Complete]
- MWM Chapter 494
Before Li Liu could explain, Leo arrived with Wanda holding baby Charlie in her arms.
“It’s fine, I’ll explain everything to you in a bit,” he said.
With an event as big as an alien invasion, Leo knew that Tony and the Avengers would inevitably show up. After returning home, he quickly explained the situation to Wanda, packed up a few things, and came out to join them.
Since their identities were already exposed, it was the perfect time to move out.
“Restore everything to normal.”
With a wave of his hand, Leo used magic to repair the damage to the neighborhood, returning everything to its original state. After giving some brief instructions to Li Liu and the others, he turned to Tony and the rest of the Avengers.
“Let’s leave this place. The reporters are already swarming in.”
Everyone glanced at the reporters who were rushing toward the neighborhood and the news helicopters hovering overhead. They all nodded in agreement.
Getting bombarded with questions from journalists would only create more problems.
Steve, Banner, and the others boarded the Quinjet and took off. Thor and Tony followed close behind. Meanwhile, Leo conjured a cloud with magic and flew alongside them with Wanda and baby Charlie.
The onlookers below were astonished as they watched the Avengers use various means to fly away, snapping photos and recording videos on their phones and cameras.
The residents of the neighborhood were the most surprised of all. Their kind and friendly neighbors, Leo and Wanda, not only knew the Avengers but could also use magic.
Some more observant individuals began to piece together the true identities of Leo and Wanda.
Considering how close they were to the Avengers, their magical abilities, and how easily they dealt with an alien invasion, it wasn’t hard to connect the dots.
They started to realize that Leo might just be the legendary, yet mysterious, hero known as the Dark Sorcerer—now popularly called the Mystic Sorcerer King.
Fans had pushed for the name change from “Dark Sorcerer” because it sounded too much like a villain’s title. After all, Leo had done many good deeds in New York, including saving humanity from alien threats, and “Dark Sorcerer” didn’t seem to suit him.
After much discussion, they settled on the title “Mystic Sorcerer King.”
“Mystic” referred to the fact that, unlike the other Avengers, no one knew what Leo really looked like or who he was in real life. His true identity was shrouded in mystery.
“Sorcerer King” referred to his immense magical power, akin to that of an emperor among wizards.
However, Leo himself didn’t care about these titles or the admiration of his fans.
After all, his actions weren’t driven by a desire to do good—they were simply tasks to complete his missions and grow stronger.
“If that’s the Mystic Sorcerer King, then the woman with him must be the Scarlet Witch! Oh my god, they already have a child!”
The reporters’ eyes lit up with excitement, and their hearts raced.
Suddenly, the alien invasion didn’t seem as important. After all, Earth had been invaded once before, and this time the attack didn’t even cause any significant damage. The Mystic Sorcerer King had neutralized the threat before it could escalate.
The real story, they realized, was the revelation of the Mystic Sorcerer King’s true identity.
Sensing this golden opportunity, the reporters rushed into the neighborhood to interview the residents and gather as much information as they could about Leo and Wanda.
“Excuse me, do you know the couple who just flew away on a cloud with the Avengers?”
“Of course! That’s Mr. Leo and his wife, Wanda. They’re the most loving couple in the neighborhood. Wanda loves baking and often shares treats with us.”
“I know them well! Did you know Mr. Leo is a real man’s man? I heard he’s… well, let’s just say he’s quite impressive!”
“Wanda? Oh, I taught her some baking tips, but now she’s even better than me!”
As the reporters continued their interviews with the residents, more and more details about Leo and Wanda’s personal lives began to surface.
Many of these details, when taken individually, were headline-worthy enough to make the front page of any newspaper.
The more the reporters learned, the more excited they became. They knew tomorrow’s papers would fly off the shelves, and their monthly bonuses were about to skyrocket.
At that moment, a reporter who had previously covered stories related to biotech looked at a photo of Leo in his camera. For some reason, there was something strikingly familiar about the man.
He couldn’t quite place it, but the nagging feeling in the back of his mind told him this was important. If he could figure it out, he might just beat all the other reporters to the punch with a major scoop.
“Why does he seem so familiar? Leo… wait, Leo—isn’t he the rarely-seen chairman of Li Corporation?!”
The realization hit him like a bolt of lightning. He finally remembered.
Years ago, when Li Corporation first entered New York and held its inaugural press conference, this reporter had been lucky enough to meet the real chairman of Li Corporation—Leo.
Though his appearance had changed somewhat since then, there was no doubt in the reporter’s mind. The name was the same, and the resemblance was undeniable.
“Quick, let’s go! We need to get back!”
The reporter grabbed his cameraman and rushed toward their van, leaving the cameraman utterly confused.
While all the other reporters were racing to interview the neighbors and uncover details about the Mystic Sorcerer King and the Scarlet Witch, his reporter wanted to leave.
“I’ve got the biggest scoop ever. We need to get back and publish the story before the others figure it out!”
Leo, the chairman of Li Corporation, had only ever appeared publicly once, so few people were familiar with his face.
But for a reporter, someone of his stature was someone they would remember.
However, since Leo’s current appearance differed slightly from the images they had seen before, and since most of the reporters were preoccupied with the Mystic Sorcerer King’s personal life, they hadn’t made the connection yet.
In a few moments, some sharp-eyed reporters would inevitably notice the link between the two identities, but by then, the advantage would be lost.
News thrives on three factors: truth, timing, and accuracy.
If this reporter could be the first to reveal that the mysterious and powerful Mystic Sorcerer King was actually Leo, the chairman of the world’s largest charitable company, Li Corporation, he would be guaranteed a promotion and a hefty raise.
This story was far more valuable than speculative gossip about the Mystic Sorcerer King’s daily life.
Li Corporation’s drugs had saved the lives of countless patients and people in poverty around the world. Leo, the chairman of the corporation, already had millions of admirers, with some even worshipping him as a god in impoverished regions.
If he turned out to be the Mystic Sorcerer King, the revelation would shake the entire planet.
(End of chapter)