The End of the World: Chaos

"Sure enough, this place is still the same as I remember it." The Red Skull whispered to himself, his voice low and magnetic. Behind the mask, the sharp eyes flashed coldly in the sunlight floating in the dust.

He walked forward, his fingers lightly brushing across an instrument forgotten by time, brushing away the dust on it, revealing a smooth panel engraved with the buttons he had operated countless times.

At this moment, a slight sound broke the silence. "You are back, Red Skull." A young man walked out from the shadows with a faint smile on his face.

"Who are you?" The Red Skull turned slightly and looked at the newcomer with caution. In this kind of environment, one must not let down one's guard easily.

"My name is Loki. Have you heard of me?" The young man raised his lips slightly, full of confidence, "I can be considered the 'new owner' of this place."

The Red Skull's heart tightened, and although his expression remained normal, his demeanor became even more stern. He slowly took two steps forward, his eyes as sharp as a knife, "I am not interested in the identity of the so-called 'new owner', I just want to know the history and secrets of this place."

"History and secrets?" Loki raised his eyebrows, with a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Have you ever thought about whether these secrets can be solved here?"

The Red Skull smiled gently, his eyes calm but indifferent, "If you don't believe it, why are you so obsessed with staying here?"

Loki's smile faded slightly, and his expression suddenly turned serious. "There are countless powers buried here, which can even shake the whole world. And I want to awaken these powers."

"What do you plan to do with these powers?" Red Skull's voice was cold, and he was obviously very wary of this.

"To realize my ideal." Loki's eyes were firm and fanatical. "In this chaotic era, only the strong can bring true peace. I need to use these powers to prove myself."

"What you call 'peace' may be nothing more than personal selfishness." Red Skull responded coldly, not hiding his inner doubts. "In this chaotic world, the boundary between justice and evil is no longer clear."

"Selfishness?" Loki smiled. "In this era, who can escape the shackles of selfishness? You and I have simply chosen different paths. You desire power, and I desire power as well. Isn't the ultimate goal to conquer?"

The air was filled with a subtle sense of tension. The Red Skull's pupils shrank slightly, but his eyes became brighter. "Although I recognize your potential, you have never realized that true power lies in controlling the fate of others."

"Control your destiny?" Loki's expression gradually became serious. "Don't you want to try to change something?"

The Red Skull hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Change, what is the price? Are you able to bear the consequences?"

"Of course!" Loki answered straightforwardly, his eyes burning with unyielding enthusiasm, "I am willing to give everything to achieve my wish. As long as I succeed, nothing else matters."

"The goal is by no means easy. Your naivety and fanaticism will ultimately lead to failure." The Red Skull responded coldly, his eyes fixed on Loki like a hawk. "At all times, a clear mind is the foundation of survival."

The confrontation between the two was like fire and ice. The atmosphere was heavy and depressing, and even the dust seemed to stop in an instant.

"Since you want power, why don't you reach a consensus with me?" Loki suddenly said, with a sinister smile on his face, "I will control the front line, and you will be responsible for the support in the rear."

"Cooperation should be based on equality and trust." The Red Skull saw through Loki's calculations and rejected them mercilessly, "I will not conspire with someone with unclear intentions."

"What's on your mind?" Loki raised his lips slightly. "My partners should be my backers. If I fail, they will be abandoned. I believe you understand this."

"I don't need any support." Red Skull remained calm, his eyes becoming more determined, "I only rely on my own strength."

"That's good." Loki seemed to appreciate the Red Skull's persistence. "But I will not give up this place. The secret of the base will eventually be under my control, whether you like it or not."

The Red Skull was slightly stunned, then sneered, "Do you think you can control these powers with your abilities?"

"You might as well give it a try." A hint of provocation and disdain flashed in Loki's eyes, "If you really have that ability."

This time, the Red Skull's smile completely disappeared, replaced by a deep gaze. "You will regret this, Loki."

"Regret?" Loki didn't care. Instead, he smiled playfully. "When I gain power, regret will be the result of your own choice."

The confrontation seemed doomed to fail. Red Skull smiled contemptuously and turned to leave the shadowy base. "I have no ties to anything. I will never play your game."

"Game?" Loki's voice suddenly rose. "You are too naive. Some things are destined not to end like this."

The Red Skull didn't want to look back, and glanced at the forgotten machines around him, secretly thinking about future plans. As he expected, although Loki seemed to be not to be underestimated, his true power was not as simple as he imagined.

"I will be waiting for you here." Loki said calmly, with a hint of threat in his voice, "When you return."

"You don't have to wait." Red Skull responded calmly, and resolutely walked out of the dark military base, leaving Loki talking to himself behind.

"I will prove to you that everything will be the beginning of a new beginning." Loki warned himself silently, his eyes firm and his heart filled with uneasy ambitions. Since then, this cold base has once again been drawn into the turbulent vortex.