The others knew this was no place for them to interrupt. Master Man and Warrior Woman were both pure warriors, unsuited to interpersonal dealings or political maneuvering.
Axis Agent was a spy, Blood Count Jazz was a Vampire, Blindspot was an Alien, and Madame Lotus was Japanese.
Within the Empire, their status had never matched that of a Hydra leader like Zemo. They were merely enforcers.
Now that the two bosses were talking, all they could do was stand guard nearby.
This was the interior of the base—what was there to guard against? But if they did not at least look vigilant, would they not seem far too idle?
Madame Hydra paid those people no mind. Generously allowing Zemo to look his fill at Captain America through the display, she continued:
"Captain America and his woman happened to be captured by one of my subordinates."
"Under your leadership, I am not surprised that Captain America was captured." Zemo immediately came to his senses and began flattering her with a smile.
The madame neither confirmed nor denied it, merely nodding with reserved poise. "A Super Soldier would have been somewhat useful, but to make my old friend's son happy, I will give you authority over his fate."
"You are most generous, my lady. Thank you." Zemo immediately lowered his head in gratitude.
"The two of them are currently three thousand meters beneath the surface. Do you see this red button? Press it once, and the bubble protecting them will disappear. Under the immense water pressure, both of them will become a patch of mud on the seabed."
As she spoke, she lifted a glass cover from the console, revealing the red button beneath it and gesturing for Zemo to come over and press it for himself.
Zemo did not actually want