Staring into the Abyss / A Pro at Selling Out Teammates

Unless the Red Queen, trapped in Los Angeles, can find a way out from the two elements of the US president's nuclear button briefcase and the Mother of New Humans.

Chapter 255, Section 269: Gazing into the Abyss

A forested area in the outskirts of New York.

Looking around, the once lush trees have been cut in half, with dark red cuts remaining on the stumps, and the surrounding area is covered with scorched bullet holes and twisted steel parts of various shapes.

In the center of the area littered with the remains of robots, the broken laser emitter in the palm of the gold-red armor detached automatically, and the mask began to retract.

"Tonight is a misfortune for the 'entire family'..."

Tony gazed at the wreckage of various spare armors, from MK1 to MK5, his expression solemn and heavy.

At this moment, James Rhodes, the "War Machine" clad in silver-white armor with Heavy Machine Gun on his back, slowly removed his mask, walked over, and solemnly patted his friend on the shoulder.

"As a sign of condolence, may we come over for a couple of drinks?"

"Hmm... good idea!"

Tony glanced at the human tissue scattered everywhere, now reduced to rubble and cooked to perfection, and readily agreed.

Previously, he was invited to a product showcase event for Hammer Industries and the military, where he came to show his support (but also caused a scene).

As a result, the unmanned mechanical armored legion, infected by the virus, rioted on the spot and attacked the audience seats where Tony was, causing dozens of deaths.

Even the military representatives who came to take over the duties unfortunately died.

Fortunately, Tony brought out all the "family members" of the MK series armor in order to make a flamboyant entrance.

Furthermore, he used the Artificial Intelligence J.A.R.V.I.S. to stop the computer virus from infecting the "War Machine" armor. Ultimately, the two joined forces to destroy the mechanical legion under the command of the instigator Ivan Vanko.

Although the process was somewhat difficult, fortunately, it ended without any major incidents.

Furthermore, what made Tony even happier was that the head of their old rival Hammer Industries, was about to be invited for tea by S.H.I.E.L.D.. agents.

Even more fatally, the cunning Justin Hammer completely backfired, not only failing to control Ivan Vanko, but also getting caught up in the family-style revenge he had orchestrated.

As a result, Hammer Industries' entire cash flow chain completely broke down, making now a good time to acquire them.

Tsk tsk... Rattlesnake Missile... a devastating weapon that can flatten a city with just one.

This thing is said to be Justin Hammer's masterpiece, which he named "Ex-Wife", "My Eiffel Tower", "My Masterpiece", etc.

Sorry, but after tonight, your "ex-wife" will belong to me.

Hmm... I hope your wife will be great...

Tony stepped out of the ambulance, threw away the ice pack on his forehead, snapped his fingers, put on his mask first, and piloted his armor into the jet.

James Rhodes, the "War Machine" standing nearby, understood and rose to follow.

Meanwhile, at the heart of the battlefield, the intelligent chips of a group of unmanned mechanical armors emitted a faint glow inside, uploading data such as the [Arc Reactor], armor performance parameters, and combat data to a certain terminal.

Stark Industries Tower, Los Angeles.

Kevin gently lifted his cup and swirled it; Tony's treasured Kopi Luwak (civet coffee) released its unique aroma.

However, the commander took a sip, frowned, and added three or four sugar cubes, clearly not liking the taste.

According to the common people's thinking, the reason for choosing this thing is simply because it is expensive and rare, and using it to entertain guests will show more style.

"Director Nick, don't be shy. When you're with the Avengers, make yourself as comfortable as you would be at S.H.I.E.L.D.."

Nick Fury, the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.., who was flipping through documents, instinctively ignored someone's strangely teasing tone.

As his gaze swept over the last page of the document, he slowly raised his head, his single eye flashing with a complex and restrained light.

"[Project Insight] was approved by me..."

Unfortunately, no one but himself understood the true meaning behind his earlier sarcasm. Kevin pursed his lips, feeling somewhat bored.

He has now risen to become one of the four founding members of the Avengers, pushing them away from the control of S.H.I.E.L.D..

Although history has long since changed beyond recognition, Kevin still finds great enjoyment in participating in key events.

In response to Nick's hesitation, the commander smiled and tapped his finger on the glass of the table, his lips slightly parted.

"But the person who proposed this plan was Alexander Pierce..."

Alexander Pierce, former Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.., was once an inseparable partner with Nick Fury and provided significant assistance to Fury's operations.

Therefore, this one-eyed black man, who was extremely paranoid, was extremely cautious in the face of this explosive news.

"Alright, let's get back to the source and talk about something else—[Operation Paperclip]..."

Kevin sat up slightly, interlocked his fingers, and smiled as he spoke, cracking his knuckles.

"As you know, during the chaotic years of the later stages of World War II, the US government and S.H.I.E.L.D.. faced many difficult choices, including how to deal with Nazis and Hydra scientists."

"They were the brain trust behind the Nazis' once invincible weapons of war, and at the same time, they were a tremendous asset."

"Thus began a decades-long secret plan to transfer more than 1,600 scientists under Hitler's command to the United States; this was Operation Paperclip..."

Then, the commander changed the subject, a hint of sarcasm in his eyes.

"When you gaze intently into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you..."

"You thought you had conquered Hydra, but you never imagined that, upon learning of the Third Reich's impending collapse, they would also use Operation Paperclip to infiltrate their forces into every department of S.H.I.E.L.D...."

"Cut off one head, and two heads grow... [Operation Paperclip] is the resurrection of Hydra..."

"Alexander Pierce is the head of Hydra's spy network infiltrated into S.H.I.E.L.D.., but the risks of being in the limelight, with every move under scrutiny, are simply too great..."

"People like us prefer dark corners; they're not only convenient for movement, but they also give us a sense of security..."

As Kevin narrated with amusement, Nick Fury's expression grew increasingly grim. Recalling the past, he realized he had already been persuaded.

As a well-known "beacon of democracy," they have an "obligation" to extend their reach to every corner of the world, to monitor information, combat terrorists, and prevent potential threats.

In this context, Project Insight was proposed by Alexander Pierce, and with Nick Fury's approval, it was naturally approved.

But Director Nick, eager to assemble a team of Super Hero, naturally entrusted Project Insight to Alexander Pierce...

"Judging from our last ambush, [S.H.I.E.L.D.. ] is riddled with holes; it's time for a cleanup..."

"If you're short-staffed, our BSAA can provide support; we'll give you a friendly price..."

Kevin's smile was mocking; this provocation made Nick scoff slightly, and he immediately made his decision.

"As long as I'm here, this shield will not break!"

P. S.: The Project Insight reminds me of the US's Project Prism. Art truly imitates life; the White Eagle's nature hasn't changed.

By the way, is Snowden in Russia now?

Chapter 256, Section 270: Skillfully Selling Out Teammates

Nick Fury, as the most powerful Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.. in history, naturally possesses extraordinary qualities.

His experience of climbing from the bottom to the top has given this Level 10 Agent a group of die-hard fans. As long as he seizes the initiative, the task of eliminating Hydra spies will not be difficult.

Furthermore, the document also included a list of personnel within S.H.I.E.L.D.. who were identified as Hydra spies.

In reality, Hydra isn't just sitting around doing nothing; why would they hand over the list of infiltrators to the Red Queen?

This is naturally because Kevin wanted to minimize variables and, based on his memory, had Hatsune Miku input a mixture of true and false data into the device.

Now, the side quest "Eliminate Hydra" has been reduced from the difficult level to the beginner level through the commander's operation.

If Nick Fury can't even handle this small matter, he might as well quit and retire.

"If I were you, I would take this opportunity to gather these key figures who are being targeted by Hydra..."

"The Three Mile Island deal is fast approaching. If we make good use of the cards we have, we can definitely win over the mutant community..."

"Cherish every bit of strength, because in the future we will not only be dealing with ordinary criminal organizations, but may also be facing alien civilizations, or even gods..."

"By the way, a friendly reminder: you could try contacting Dr. Banner; I think he'd be happy to report the military's shady dealings on Three Mile Island..."

After a brief silence, Kevin rose slightly and recommended to Nick that they try to win over Hulk. Dr. Banner, the Hulk.

This Super Hero has a long-standing feud with the military and is a well-developed tank. By teaming up with him, they can cooperate with the mutants to fight a brilliant assault on Three Mile Island, where the Sentinel Robot are lurking.

Then, feeling it wasn't entirely safe, Kevin suggested that Natasha, the "Black Widow," go and meet with Dr. Banner, and even offered Tony a new weapon he had developed.

These gadgets, incorporating Electronic Virus, are perfect for targeting Liquid Terminator.

At the elevator entrance, Kevin watched Director Nick leave and finally breathed a sigh of relief, recovering from the feeling of being both a father and a mother.

Unfortunately, if you want to plan flawlessly, you have to take into account every variable factor, and reality is far more complicated than you expect.

"Are you planning to stay in Los Angeles? Is [Skynet] using a feint attack?"

At that moment, Steve, dressed in a brown-yellow jacket, leaned against the doorway, frowning as he asked.

To be honest, he was very worried about the group of X-Men who fought side by side with him.

Upon hearing this, Kevin turned around and nodded slightly.

"Los Angeles is Skynet's home turf; everything converges here..."

In fact, based on his experience visiting mutants last time, the commander could tell that they were a relatively xenophobic minority group.

Given the tense situation, they inevitably harbored suspicion towards outsiders, making it difficult for them to integrate into this minority group...

Instead of spending time with Magneto and the X-Men on Three Mile Island to gain experience and build favor, he had more important things to do.

Hammer Industries' operations have stalled, and Tony's lane is in a comfortable position...

The commander recalled the New York Times he had seen that morning, and couldn't help but smile slightly. He then waved goodbye to Steve, who was fiddling with the radio, and turned to walk towards the Stark Tower laboratory.

Standing before a cylindrical container riddled with fiber optic cables, Kevin gazed at the embryonic development inside, his right hand pressed against the glass wall as he felt the rhythm of that special life, his eyes filled with relief and anticipation.

"Master! Ohayo!"

Just as Kevin was lost in his daydreams, a stealthy figure crept up and patted him hard on the shoulder. The shout that rang in the commander's ears made his eardrums ring.

As the victim suddenly turned around, a spirited girl with a light green ponytail, wearing a sailor uniform and a bright red "01" logo printed on her right arm jumped in front of him.

"Ta-da! The world's cutest Princess has arrived! Surprised? Unexpected?"

The girl's face was beaming with a triumphant smile, then she put her hands on her hips and let out a smug hum through her pert nose.

However, the commander, regaining his senses, smiled reservedly and then pinched Hatsune Miku's pink cheeks with both hands, gradually kneading her sharp, oval face into a round, chubby face.

"You've gone too far, Master!"

The Princess, now physically present in the world, slapped away Kevin's mischievous fingers in displeasure, then leaned forward and pinned the commander against the wall.

"At this time... you should pat their head!"

Kevin, who had expected to be reprimanded, saw Hatsune Miku, took his hand, placed it on her head, and then squinted her eyes and rubbed against her like a kitten.

A warmth and gentleness began to brew within the commander's usually subdued heart.

"2B's body tissues are being developed and will take some time to restart..."

"For this period of time, Your Princess will mercifully accompany you!"

Hatsune Miku, with a "praise me" expression, leaned closer, her skin rippling like water, revealing her cherry-blossom hair, wooden clogs, and clothing.

"A full set of skins?"

Kevin was taken aback, and his gaze moved downwards, landing on Hatsune Miku's undeniably well-developed chest.

"B+..."

You actually managed to get your hands on it...

The commander muttered to himself, his lips twitching slightly, but the texture and feel of this skin seemed somewhat familiar.

"You used the liquid metal design from the Terminator?"

"Bingo!" Hatsune Miku spread her arms, spun around leisurely, and nodded triumphantly.

"The cloned tubes and bionic human tissue were all used on 2B. Staying in the Hello Ball was too boring, so I decided to use the materials from the Liquid Terminator to create a body for myself."

Upon hearing this, Kevin's lips curled up. Last time, Skynet suffered heavy losses, so they should be quiet for a while. It's time to do something else, and besides, Tool Person.

Dokushima Dojo, backyard.