Meanwhile, Steve returned to his apartment with Bucky and Peggy Carter.
This apartment was the residence S.H.I.E.L.D. had arranged for him. He had rarely returned lately, since he had been spending all his time with Peggy Carter.
The moment they entered, Steve pulled Bucky over and began an emotional reunion that lasted quite a while.
However, Peggy Carter's expression remained faintly grave.
Once Steve and Bucky paused for a moment, Peggy Carter finally spoke and asked about Hydra.
"Bucky, were you held in one of Hydra's bases before? Do you know where it was and who was there?"
Steve's expression immediately turned serious at the mention of the subject.
Bucky groaned inwardly. He did not dare disobey Lu Xi's orders, so he said awkwardly:
"I was imprisoned before. I don't remember anything about Hydra."
Steve sighed softly, patting Bucky on the shoulder as he comforted him.
"It's okay. This isn't your fault. We'll slowly look for clues."
Peggy Carter frowned slightly and said gravely:
"I do have some clues. Something about S.H.I.E.L.D. isn't right."
Steve was slightly stunned and asked in confusion:
"Hm? S.H.I.E.L.D.? What's wrong with them?"
Peggy Carter considered for a moment before slowly saying:
"Originally, I hadn't found any concrete clues. It was just that, within S.H.I.E.L.D., I always felt that some people had an unusual presence. It gave me a strange feeling, but I only suspected it. I never found any real evidence."
She paused, a sharp glint flashing through her eyes, before continuing:
"But just now, when Lucifer rescued Bucky, I caught a glimpse of what was inside the portal. That was definitely a Hydra base!"
Steve looked utterly confused and scratched his head.
"The place where Bucky was held should indeed have been a Hydra base, but... what does that have to do with