For now, setting aside whether he could crack the key to the original formula,
just finding a scientist capable of independently developing the [Super Soldier Serum] was a huge problem!!
Aside from the deceased Howard Stark,
Bruce Banner remained under S.H.I.E.L.D.'s highest level of surveillance.
Taking him away without a sound was practically an impossible task.
Arnim Zola and Wilfred Nagel were in much the same situation.
The former was currently stored in the form of a giant computer within a secret S.H.I.E.L.D. facility in [New Jersey].
As for the latter, no one knew which Hydra base he was hiding in, diligently researching an improved version of the [Super Soldier Serum].
So... none of those three would be easy to get.
"Looks like I can only take it one step at a time!"
Though he was somewhat unwilling to accept it, Carl understood that some things could not be rushed, so he stopped dwelling on it.
After all, genius scientists capable of achieving results across multiple fields were nearly impossible to come by.
Carl's goal, however, was very clear.
Until he had absolutely no other choice, he would never use an inferior serum to enhance himself.
Because he might only get one chance.
No one could guarantee whether injecting the same person with the [Super Soldier Serum] a second time would still have any effect!
So Carl naturally wanted to get it right in one go.
If he was going to use one, he would use the best.
Besides, who would use defective products when a perfect serum existed?
Would you use one if it were given to you?!
Still... it seemed the perfect serum had the side effect of extremely amplifying the user's "personality."
In other words, "the good become better, and the bad become worse"!
Carl did not dare say which kind he would be...
Just then,
a woman's voice faintly came through the phone.
She seemed to be calling Pietro to bring her a towel.
Carl took the opportunity to ask, "I heard you're dating someone?"
Pietro scratched his head sheepishly. "That's right. I didn't get the chance to tell you earlier, but Natalie and I are already planning to get engaged."
Even through the phone, Carl could hear the happiness in his voice.
Except...
I've only been gone for a few days?
And this single dog has already found true love?
Isn't that way too fast?
No, something's definitely fishy!
Pietro, that big fool, had probably been completely wrapped around some gold digger's finger.
"Congratulations on escaping singlehood."
Without revealing anything, Carl said, "I just got back and haven't eaten yet. Bring your girlfriend along, and let's have a meal together."
"And I'd also like to learn more about the [Super Soldier Serum]."
"Alright."
Pietro agreed immediately without even thinking.
More than ten minutes later,
Carl arrived alone at the most luxurious restaurant in Sokovia.
The moment he entered the VIP private room, he saw a woman with reddish-brown wavy hair, a hot figure, and a charming face clinging to one of Pietro's arms and acting coquettishly.
Her impressive chest had been squeezed into two rather irregular shapes.
How could Pietro, who had been single since birth for over twenty years, possibly withstand such temptation?
Even his little brother was already pitching a tent and ready for battle.
He kept nodding and grinning foolishly like a complete idiot.
Even if she wanted to harvest one of his kidneys right now, he would probably offer it up willingly!
And without anesthesia, at that.
"So it's you, Black Widow!!!"
Carl narrowed his eyes and immediately recognized the woman's true identity.
That was right.
She was Natasha Romanoff, a Level Seven S.H.I.E.L.D. agent.
Though, thinking about it, it made sense.
He had been going head-to-head with Hydra for so long, releasing videos and trending online.
Given Nick Fury's nosy, scheming personality, there was no way he would not send someone to investigate.
And the most capable infiltration agent in his hands was probably Black Widow.
But if she wanted to infiltrate, then infiltrate. Why did she have to toy with Pietro's feelings?
Look how utterly besotted she had made him...
"Carl, you're here."
Pietro finally noticed Carl and hurriedly stood up to introduce her.
"Let me introduce you. This is my girlfriend, Natalie Rushman..."
However,
before he could finish, Black Widow pouted her sexy lips and cut in, "What girlfriend? I'm obviously your fiancée, okay!!"
Then she gave Carl a flirtatious wink, putting on the appearance of a starstruck fan as she cried out in admiration,
"Wow, I never thought I'd actually get to meet the great hero who liberated Sokovia."
Holy shit?
Sound the alarm!
Black Widow, do you have to be this damn flirty?!
No wonder Pietro had become completely addicted to her in just a few days and obeyed her every word.
What innocent young virgin could possibly withstand a test like this!!!
But for Carl, who had seen it all in matters of women, such tricks were nothing new.
If his little brother so much as reacted, it would be an insult to his extensive experience with women!
"Yes, yes, whatever you say is right, baby."
Pietro once again entered full idiot mode, grinning stupidly with his mouth open. His drool nearly slipped out several times, making Carl feel nauseated.
But Carl was in no rush to expose her.
Instead, he planned to use [Mind Perception] to look through her memories first, and incidentally enjoy Black Widow's acting.
So he sat down and began eating while chatting casually with them.
After Pietro reported on the [Super Soldier Serum], he took Black Widow's hand and said affectionately,
"Carl, although Natalie and I have only known each other for two days, thirteen hours, seventeen minutes, and thirty-three seconds, I am absolutely certain that she is the woman I love most in this life."
He even checked his watch midway through, just so he could give the time down to the exact second.
"We've already discussed holding the wedding one month from now. I hope you can help me notify Wanda in advance..."
No... brother, you're seriously bold as hell!!!
You actually want to marry Black Widow?
Are you really not afraid that after the wedding, she'll put green hats on you from your hair to your heels?!
"No need to notify Wanda."
Before Pietro could finish, Carl interrupted with a faint smile.
"I'm afraid Agent Romanoff won't be able to wait that long, will she?!!"
Just moments ago,
Carl had already used [Mind Perception] to review Black Widow's memories.
He learned that her true purpose this time was not merely to investigate him.
She also wanted to take the opportunity to find out the exact details of the human experiments Hydra was conducting at the [Mountain Base].
But because every senior employee hired by Warp Group had to undergo a lengthy identity review,
Black Widow, eager for quick results, had no choice but to settle for the next best thing and target Pietro.
She intended to use her beauty to obtain relevant intelligence from this single dog.
The facts proved
that her chosen point of entry had been extremely precise!
In less than three days of intimate contact,
Black Widow had already learned most of the details of the human experiments from Pietro's mouth.
However,
what irritated her somewhat was that
whenever the conversation involved the core secrets of the human experiments, Pietro would refuse to say another word.
No matter how coquettishly she acted, it was useless.
And Pietro's reason was simple.
If it was something Carl did not allow him to reveal, he would not say it even if it killed him.
After going through so much together,
Pietro had long regarded Carl as family, someone as trustworthy as a real brother.
What was more...
as long as someone was not blind, they could tell that his sister Wanda had long since fallen for Carl.
So even if Pietro had been swept away by love, he would never disobey Carl's orders!!!
Thanks to "Futu" for the monthly ticket, thanks to "Night Wind and Rain" for the monthly ticket, thanks to "Ending in 7681" for the monthly ticket, and thanks to "Ultimate Watcher" for the monthly ticket. This little author is immensely grateful!!!