Osborn's Special Equipment

The Russian Mob in Hell's Kitchen is a gang with quite a reputation in the underworld. In Hell's Kitchen, many criminal organizations are formed based on family ties or ancestral origins. Russians, Irish, Chinese, Japanese, and others all have their corresponding power structures within the district.

However, neither Norman Osborn nor Luo Xia knew much about this.

Norman Osborn is a successful businessman, so naturally, he doesn't understand the sordid affairs of these slums.

As for Luo Xia, although he is a transmigrator, his knowledge of Marvel comes only from a few blockbuster movies and hearsay. Because of this, he hadn't even recognized Matt Murdock as the famous Daredevil when they first met.

Yet, even though he didn't know the role Matt would play in the future, it didn't stop Luo Xia from seeking his help at this moment.

"I have a friend who should be very familiar with the underground forces of Hell's Kitchen. I think he can help with this rescue mission," Luo Xia explained to Norman Osborn.

Luo Xia was naturally referring to Matt Murdock, the vigilante of Hell's Kitchen, who should have a grasp on the various gangs there. Moreover, although Matt is blind, his hearing and other sensory abilities are extremely sharp, almost like a biological radar.

This special ability is a perfect match for a stealth rescue mission. The safest way to save a hostage is to avoid being discovered by the kidnappers—sneaking into the village quietly without firing a shot.

After dialing Matt's number, all Luo Xia heard was a series of heavy, ragged breaths.

"Oh, buddy, is this a bad time?" Luo Xia asked awkwardly.

It was already dark, so engaging in some strenuous exercise was normal.

Although it made no difference to a blind man like Matt whether it was dark or not, it certainly mattered to the person doing the "strenuous exercise" with him.

"Luo Xia, if you have something to say, make it quick. I'm busy right now," Matt panted heavily.

Luo Xia was about to suggest calling back in ten minutes, but that felt a bit like looking down on Matt, so he decided to change it to half an hour. Unexpectedly, before he could speak, the sound of bang, bang, bang gunfire came through the phone.

"Matt, are you in trouble again?" Luo Xia changed his question.

"It's not big trouble. What exactly do you need me for? If it's just idle chatter, talk later," Matt said anxiously.

"Do you know about the Russian Mob in Hell's Kitchen?" Luo Xia asked.

"That's a great question. The ones chasing me right now seem to be a few Russians. I just saw them trafficking people at the docks," Matt replied.

"Can you capture them alive? I have some things I need to ask them," Luo Xia asked.

"I think you should be worrying about whether the next time you see me will be in the morgue," Matt finished, and after another burst of rapid gunfire from the other end, the call was abruptly disconnected.

Luo Xia turned his head toward the anxious-looking Norman Osborn: "It seems my friend has already locked horns with those Russians. Norman, I don't suppose you have a way for me to get to Hell's Kitchen immediately? And it would be best if it didn't attract attention; otherwise, I'm not sure if there are other moles among your employees."

In truth, what Luo Xia meant was: Hurry up and bring out the Goblin Glider!

The mere thought of being able to turn the Goblin Glider into his own robot made Luo Xia feel a surge of excitement. Even if it had its own quirks like Luo Fei and Violet, Luo Xia wouldn't mind at all.

However, to Luo Xia's immense disappointment, Norman Osborn thought for a moment and then said: "I know there is an underground passage in this hospital."

Fine, no Goblin Glider; he would just have to take the underground passage.

Norman Osborn ordered the doctor to inject Pierre with enough medication to keep him asleep for a long time, then, while the doctors and nurses were busy, he led Luo Xia into the hospital's underground passage.

This place was truly hidden; one had to enter a sequence of numbers into the elevator like a passcode just to reach the secret basement level.

The underground passage didn't feel gloomy; on the contrary, it was brightly lit. This was normal, as underground passages are mostly designed for escape rather than horror movies, so there was no need to make it look terrifying.

Yet, the expression on Norman Osborn's face at this moment was no better than that of an actor in a horror film.

Luo Xia patted him on the shoulder: "Norman, don't worry too much. Actually, I think it would be best if you went back to Oscorp to wait for news. Otherwise, if you come to Hell's Kitchen, I'm afraid you'll be in danger yourself."

Luo Xia wasn't just offering comfort; he truly intended to do his best to save Harry. It wasn't entirely for the medical robot at Oscorp or to help Tony with his surgery; a more important reason was the encounter between Norman Osborn and him at that World of Warcraft offline meetup.

As a Chinese person, Luo Xia actually values fate quite a bit. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gifted Matt a pair of Sensor Gloves the first time they met.

His old boss from his previous life often commented that Luo Xia possessed a chivalrous spirit. If he hit it off with you, he could drink and talk heart-to-heart even after knowing you for a short time, or even entrust his life to you.

As the poet Li Bai wrote: Three cups and a promise is made; the Five Mountains seem light by comparison.

Luo Xia wasn't quite that dramatic yet, but...

In this country where racial discrimination is quite severe, Norman Osborn had taken the initiative to greet and chat with Luo Xia, an Asian, and his attitude could be described as friendly. For that alone, Luo Xia felt this man was decent.

Therefore, since he had promised Norman Osborn to save his son, he would surely go all out to ensure Harry was brought back safely.

"I don't intend to go play the hero with you; I have enough self-awareness for that. However, there is a secret equipment vault in this underground passage. I think you might find it useful; they are all our latest inventions at Oscorp."

Every cloud has a silver lining, Luo Xia sighed inwardly, realizing the Goblin Glider wouldn't escape his grasp after all.

Norman Osborn led Luo Xia through the underground passage, and as they passed a corner, he tapped the wall a few times. The seamless wall split open to reveal a metal sensor door, exposing a vast space inside.

As Norman Osborn led Luo Xia into the secret room, Luo Xia couldn't help but gasp in admiration at everything he saw.

The dazzling array of sci-fi equipment made Luo Xia's eyes light up; how many good things here could be activated into robots? And the Goblin Glider, which Luo Xia cared about most, was sitting on a rack in the very center of the room.

Unlike what Luo Xia had imagined, this Goblin Glider was jet black, not silver or green.

But why were there so many wires exposed on this Goblin Glider? It looked as if it wasn't finished yet.