Even Steve Rogers, because of his peculiar nature, did not consider himself one of ordinary people. Only Salomon could get along with ordinary people as though he were no different from them. Few in this world cared for others through genuine action as he did, and fewer still would unhesitatingly sacrifice so many lives for some grander purpose. No one knew what the truth was, because he had refused all psychological counseling. That was also Nick Fury's greatest regret in life. Natasha Romanoff suddenly recalled how she had gradually become acquainted with this young man. Perhaps it was the fiery heart hidden beneath his cold actions that made him so fascinating.
"The reason I asked to meet here is because they have the best pasta in New York. The Bernadello family's eldest son inherited his dessert-making skills from the previous Madam Bernadello, and those are Italian delicacies you absolutely cannot miss either. Bayonetta wanted a taste of home, so I came to them. Have a serving. You definitely haven't eaten. I'll take you to the hotel so you can get some proper rest. You still have to leave for the United Kingdom afterward!"
"Why am I going to the United Kingdom?"
"Oh, you'll find out soon enough. Please pass on my regards. I'm sorry I can't go in person."
Twenty-two hours after the attack on the carrier strike group, Victor von Doom, who had originally been stationed in the capital of Latveria—now territory merged from Silcaria and Transylvania—left the heavily guarded administrative headquarters. After conducting routine inspections of public infrastructure construction sites, helping farmers at newly built livestock farms catch sheep, chasing troublesome children out of collapsed buildings, and handling other such tasks, Victor von Doom headed to a military airport built during the civil war to begin his diplomatic