"Who is he?"
Natasha, hiding at the edge of the battlefield, watched the terrifying might of that massive figure's every movement. Her heart clenched, and even breathing became difficult.
This was simply not power a human could possess.
"Stay calm, Agent Romanoff."
The Avengers' communications channel finally came back online, and Nick Fury's voice rang out. "Are you all right? What about the others? And Hydra?"
"We lost." Natasha's voice was somewhat hoarse. "That little guy calling himself 'Psypoint' is very strong. But then another mysterious giant appeared, and his strength is terrifying."
After a pause, she added, "But the good news is, he seems to be dealing with Hydra!"
"That is the Department of Defense's secret weapon, codenamed 'Centurion.'" There was no surprise in Fury's voice. "Your mission is over. I now order you to evacuate immediately!"
"Evacuate? Are you kidding—"
Before Natasha could finish, she saw the hulking giant cross several steps and reach the enormous blue barrier. Then—
He threw a punch!
There were no unnecessary movements. It was simple, brutal, and carried the power to destroy everything.
The barrier that had blocked the energy storm shattered at once.
"They're going to die..."
Natasha murmured.
For an instant, Miles's consciousness went blank.
The world was silent and dark.
"Miles, what's wrong?"
"Wake up, Miles!"
Aurora's anxious cries reached his ears and dragged him out of the haze.
"Miles, what's wrong?"
"Wake up, Miles!"
"...I'm fine, Aurora."
Miles replied softly and took a deep breath. His throat was full of the taste of blood as he gritted his teeth and struggled upright.
The instant he looked up, a figure whistled past his eyes.
"Boom!!"
The Winter Soldier, Bucky Barnes, slammed into the ground nearby like discarded trash.
Then a twisted, deformed metal arm clattered down and slid