American Comics: Starting with Muggle Wizards

He certainly wouldn't miss out on something as great as a smartphone, and even spent a lot of money to customize a holographic screen phone made by Stark Industries.

However, since he got a mobile phone, he hasn't given his contact information to too many people.

Aside from Wanda and Pietro, only a handful of people, including Hermione, a New York black market dealer, and Elie Damaginos, the vampire duke, knew how to contact him.

Harvey took his phone out of his pocket and glanced at the holographic screen.

A look of surprise immediately appeared in his eyes, and he couldn't wait to answer the phone.

"Hello, this is Harvey Ferguson, Miss Wanda. Have you decided what you want to say?"

"What? A price increase? You want two million dollars? Why don't you just rob someone! You're not made of gold..."

Harvey was so angry that his voice rose two notches.

"Greedy women never end well. I advise you to quit while you're ahead. One million dollars is enough for you and your brother to live a wealthy life..."

"Two more American green cards? That's easy for me...you agree, right?"

"You choose the location... the outskirts of Sokovia? No problem, I'll be there right away!"

Toot——

After hanging up the phone, Harvey quickly used his left hand, which was adorned with a slingshot, to open a portal to Sokovia in Eastern Europe.

......

On the outskirts of Sokovia, night fell over a quiet forest.

Due to the time difference, it is 10 PM here now.

When Wanda Maximov and Pietro Maximov, dressed in tattered clothes but still able to conceal their curvaceous figures, saw Harvey emerge from a portal.

A longing for this magical phenomenon immediately appeared in their eyes.

Wanda and her brother had actually known Harvey for two months.

Two months ago, Harvey approached the two siblings and proposed a deal: to exchange money for their blood samples.

At this time, Sokovia was embroiled in a civil war that had lasted for more than a decade, leaving the country fragmented and prices soaring.

The two siblings, Wanda and her brother, who live here, have been living a miserable life as refugees, often going hungry, since their parents died early.

Therefore, regarding the deal proposed by Harvey.

The two siblings considered it for two months, even though they didn't understand why their blood could be exchanged for so much money.

But in the end, they were defeated by the harsh realities of life.

Compared to the consequences of going hungry every day and making a deal with an evil wizard, they no longer cared.

"But Mr. Harvey, could you give us the money first?"

Wanda asked cautiously.

She both admired and feared this wizard who only existed in legends.

What I envy is that wizards possess many amazing spells.

What's frightening is that, according to legend, wizards often use human blood to concoct certain evil potions.

Harvey nodded generously and, unusually, took out a silver briefcase from his small pocket.

"Here is one million US dollars. You don't need to count it. After all, I wouldn't lie to you about such a small amount of money."

Pietro took the suitcase and opened it.

The neatly stacked piles of US knives, exuding the alluring scent of ink, made Pietro's eyes gleam with greed, and he quickly and warily looked around.

After confirming that no one was around, he nodded to Wanda.

Wanda hesitated, but then she thought of the small suitcase, which contained her and her brother Pietro's hopes for a better life.

She closed her eyes in fear, stretched out her slender, fair arms, and spoke with a trembling voice.

"Deal made, Mr. Harvey, you can take my blood now!"

Looking at this future Scarlet Witch, who was now displaying a pitiful appearance before him, ready to be taken advantage of.

A burning passion welled up in Harvey's heart.

But you can't rush things.

He took out two syringes and skillfully collected blood samples from the two siblings.

When two tubes of warm blood were drawn into the bag.

He suggested, as if casually:

"How about I treat you guys to dinner later? I'll take you to New York, get your green cards sorted out, and we can grab a drink to celebrate your upcoming wonderful new life?"

Wanda, pale from blood loss, exchanged a glance with her brother Pietro, but ultimately dared not refuse Harvey's seemingly casual suggestion.

“Mr. Harvey, we accept your invitation.”

Upon noticing that the two siblings were frighteningly pale, Harvey drew his wand and pointed it at them.

"Resuscitate quickly!"

The two siblings' complexions gradually regained their rosy hue, and their feeling of weakness quickly disappeared.

Realizing whose credit it was, Wanda quickly expressed her gratitude.

"Thank you, Mr. Harvey!"

"Don't mention it, let's go." With that, Harvey opened the portal again.

With the two siblings, who looked both expectant and nervous, the three of them arrived at the rooftop of the Walton Hotel in New York, at an open-air bar with a neon sign that read "PJ Clarke's".

Guided by the waiter, the three found an empty table and sat down.

Not far from the terrace, the magnificent city skyline unfolds before your eyes.

The two siblings longed for the glitz and glamour of the metropolis.

The bar floor is covered with exquisite carpets handwoven by Persian artisans.

The semi-open ceiling is adorned with crystal chandeliers hanging down, their countless finely cut crystals refracting a dazzling light.

In a corner of the open-air venue, a pianist dressed in a well-tailored tuxedo sat at a Steinway piano, offering beautiful music to the guests.

The two siblings' worn-out clothes stood out starkly against the glamorous attire of the other guests.

Fortunately, Harvey had already cast a confusion spell on the two of them, so there wouldn't be any ridiculous scene of the waiter looking down on them.

Chapter 34 Harvey, the Master of Understanding Clothes

Harvey was fairly satisfied with the bar's ambiance.

"Three guests, what would you like to order?"

"A martini, with extra olives."

After telling the bartender in the vest what he wanted, Harvey turned to look at the two siblings.

What kind of drinks would you like?

"Um... Mr. Harvey, could you order for us?"

It was the first time the two siblings had been to such a high-end place, and they stammered as they asked Harvey for help.

"Then let's have two low-alcohol Blue Hawaii glasses, and oh yeah, a few local snacks too..."

After dismissing the waiter, Harvey started chatting with the two siblings to ease their tension.

"By the way, what are your plans or near-term goals after arriving in New York?"

Wanda secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she noticed that the other guests weren't giving her strange looks because of her clothes.

Hearing Harvey's question, she thought about it seriously for a moment, then said with a naive look:

“I plan to buy a house in New York and live a good life with Pietro. If we’re frugal, a million dollars should be enough for us to live on for the rest of our lives.”

“That’s too simplistic,” Harvey said, shaking his finger in a condescending tone.

Do you know what housing prices are like in New York right now?

"Even in the suburbs, a two-story bungalow can cost tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars."

"Most affordable houses are located in remote areas, which not only make transportation inconvenient, but these remote communities usually don't have good security..."

After hearing Harvey's explanation, Wanda was somewhat dumbfounded.

"Oh my god, are houses in New York really that expensive? Does that mean we'll have to rent?"

At that moment, a waiter came over with a wine tray.

Harvey picked up his glass, downed the amber liquid in one gulp, and pointed as he did so:

“I have many vacant properties in New York, which I bought as investments when they were idle.”

“I can offer you a nice, single-level apartment in the heart of New York City for free.”

Upon hearing this, Wanda began to have doubts.

Would the other party really be that kind?

"There won't be any additional conditions, will there?"

Harvey shook his head. "There are no conditions. Consider it a free gift from the previous transaction. Anyway, a property is nothing to me."

When Pietro heard that there was a good deal to be had, he thought it was better to take advantage of it and quickly thanked him, thus finalizing the matter.

"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Harvey. We will definitely repay you when we have the opportunity."

“No need.” Harvey gave Wanda a meaningful look.

He added in his mind, "I don't need to wait until later; I'll have a chance to repay you soon."

After the wine glass was placed in front of the two siblings.

Harvey picked up his empty glass and offered a virtual toast.

The two siblings, being quite perceptive, raised their glasses.

Pietro tried to emulate Xavi's boldness by downing his drink in one gulp, but ended up choking and coughing incessantly.