Expanded meeting of the special operations leading group, the Sokovia operation's
Hela's request to join the fight was like a stone thrown into stagnant water.
The atmosphere that had been frozen by suspicion and fear within the Negative Zone was finally broken.
Lynn leaned back on the Throne, his gaze sweeping over Hela's face, which was etched with ambition and confidence, before slowly settling back on Wanda and Jean.
His face was expressionless, showing neither approval nor rejection.
This silence itself is a form of permission.
Hela's smile deepened as she stepped forward, standing shoulder to shoulder with the other two. A new power triangle was silently re-established.
Wanda's body stopped trembling, but her face remained pale. Jean turned her head slightly to avoid Hela's scrutinizing gaze.
Now that everyone is here.
Lynn's voice rang out, calm yet carrying an undeniable sense of Ending.
"Then let's have a short meeting."
He adjusted his posture, leaning forward slightly. This subtle movement instantly put the nerves of the three people below on edge.
"A special operation to eliminate the remaining forces of ' Ultron ' in the Sokovia region."
Lynn's fingertips tapped lightly on the armrest, producing a rhythmic and muffled sound, as if setting the tone for the meeting.
"Given the various problems that arose in the preliminary work, including intelligence cover-ups, unauthorized actions, and poor internal coordination, the situation spiraled out of control."
His voice wasn't loud, but every word pierced the heart.
"It has added a lot of unnecessary trouble to a problem that should have been solved in one go."
Wanda's head drooped even lower. A fleeting, Dark Gold spark flashed from the fingertips of her harp. Only Hela stood there, seemingly unconcerned, a faint, almost imperceptible sneer playing on her lips.
Lynn took in the reactions of the three people and then changed the subject.
"Therefore, this operation must clearly define responsibilities and assign accountability to specific individuals. I do not want to see any more unauthorized actions."
He paused, his gaze sharp as a knife, sweeping across the three faces in turn.
"Now, I announce the establishment of the ' Sokovia Special Operations Leading Group '."
He began to make personnel arrangements and divide responsibilities in a tone as if reading a document.
"I'll be the team leader."
Hela.
When her name was called, Hela immediately stopped smiling, bowed slightly, and adopted a respectful posture.
"Your ' Asgard Stability Affairs Office ' is responsible for the physical clearing of the perimeter and the containment of the war zone during this operation. Ensure that no unrelated life forms enter and no mechanical units escape during the operation. Operation codename: ' The Wall of Hades '."
"Yes, Master," Hela replied crisply.
Physical clearing and sealing off the battle zone. This was her best and favorite job. Although it was physically demanding, it was also the part that yielded the most results and was the easiest to be seen.
Lynn's gaze shifted to Qin.
"The zither."
"Exist."
"Your ' Mutants Affairs Management Committee ' will be tasked with deploying top-tier psycho-sensing personnel to handle full-spectrum psycho-blocking and network information countermeasures in this operation. I must ensure that Ultron's consciousness cannot escape through any form of data, quantum mechanics, or Aether ether. Operation codename: ' Stasis Force Field '."
"Yes." Qin's voice was soft, but firm.
This mission essentially placed her in the position of a monitor, not only monitoring Ultron but also the other two people on the battlefield.
Finally, Lynn's gaze fell on Wanda, who had remained silent throughout.
Wanda.
Wanda's body trembled violently, and she finally raised her head, her Scarlet eyes filled with complex emotions.
"The Technology and Order Integration Department will be the lead force in this operation."
This appointment caused Hela and Qin's eyes to flicker slightly.
"Main attack" means "core".
"Your mission is to lead your team, in conjunction with the 'Wall of Hades' and the ' Stasis Force Field,' to precisely locate, logically dismantle, and ultimately recover Ultron's core consciousness. Operation codename: ' Chaos Furnace.'"
Lynn looked at her, her voice as cold as ice.
"The previous problems stemmed from the online operations you were in charge of. Now, you're also responsible for cleaning up this offline mess. Any questions?"
"... No problem." Wanda bit her lip and shook her head vigorously.
This is accountability, and it's also a test. She has no way out.
The division of responsibilities and powers has been completed.
Hela is in charge of the physical aspects, Jean is in charge of the spiritual aspects, Wanda is in charge of the core. The three powers are separated, supporting each other and supervising each other.
What appears to be a joint operation is in fact a meticulously designed internal competition.
Lynn leaned back on the Throne, her posture becoming languid once more.
Finally, let's clarify the final performance indicators for this operation.
His words immediately drew the attention of the three of them back into focus.
"Ultron's core database is the sole trophy of this operation and the final test result."
He paused, seemingly considering his words.
"It contains everything about it, including its evolutionary logic, its weapon inventory, and..."
Lynn's gaze swept meaningfully across Wanda and Jean's faces.
"The entire process of how that so-called 'whistleblower material' was fabricated out of thin air through data forgery and Logic Virus."
Wanda and Jean felt as if an invisible hand was gripping their hearts tightly.
"Whoever obtains this complete database will be able to submit the most detailed and irrefutable closing report on this incident."
There was a hint of amusement in Lynn's voice.
"This will allow me to completely clear away any previous biases in my thinking."
"Did you understand?"
After the words were spoken, the Negative Zone fell into a deathly silence.
Hela's eyes gleamed with an unprecedented light. She instantly understood the value of this database. It was not just a trophy, but a deadly secret that could bring down her two competitors.
After a brief moment of shock, Wanda and Jean's eyes blazed with an almost frenzied fire.
The claim of "ideological deviation" is false.
Finding out the truth behind that "whistleblower report" is their deepest desire.
How much of that is "Logic Virus," and how much is the "truth" they dare not delve into?
Only by obtaining the database can we find the answer.
At that moment, all three of them understood.
Whoever can bring Ultron's core database back to the Throne intact will gain absolute dominance in the next round of power struggles.
"Clear."
"Clear."
"Understood."
Three voices, speaking in unison, yet each harboring its own thoughts.
Lynn nodded in satisfaction.
He waved his hand, as if shooing away a few flies.
"Go."
"I await your report."