"There's absolutely nothing unusual about Justin Hammer, neither in terms of personnel contacts nor his financial transactions. Qin, your speculation is correct; this matter has nothing to do with Justin Hammer."
"Okay! I understand. It seems we no longer need to pay attention to Justin Hammer."
"All the France agents have been deployed. We'll be notified immediately if they leave France with their men! This enemy is extremely professional and ruthless; they show no mercy. Be careful!"
"You too, finish your mission and get back quickly, see you in New York!"
See you in New York!
Qin Xiao ended his call with Black Widow. Given the commotion this time, both he and Tony speculated that it probably wasn't Justin Hammer who was behind it. However, Qin Xiao still asked Black Widow to check, and sure enough, everything was normal on Justin Hammer's end.
Who exactly is this person?
Qin Xiao frowned deeply.
Just then, there was a knock on the door, and Qin Xiao got up to open it.
Tony walked in and poured himself a large glass of water, which he then drank in one gulp.
He then let out a breath and said.
"A policeman woke up and said there were five intruders: three white men, one of whom was a woman, one black man, and one black man of color. They were incredibly fast and strong; he fired four shots but missed."
"From his description, it sounds like the people they're facing are you! Five super soldiers, Qin. Remember what happened in Mexico last time? That guy with the metal arm. I suspect they're all together, a powerful, hidden organization. They have drug dealers, super soldiers, and maybe even a strong team of scientists!"
When Tony first mentioned that the policeman said there were five people, Qin Xiao Qin Xiao a sense of familiarity. Now that Bucky was mentioned, the name immediately came to mind.
Five super soldiers, Hydra, that base in Siberia.
They activated five super soldiers in Siberia, but didn't send Bucky to intervene. Does that mean Alexander Pierce wasn't behind it?
Just like its name Hydra, Hydra is an organization with many branches.
Alexander Pierce, the former director of S.H.I.E.L.D.., was just one of the leaders.
Qin Xiao remembered that the Scarlet Witch and Baron Strucker Quicksilver Strickland, created using the Mind Stone, had been in Europe for a long time. Could it be him?
Qin Xiao was completely baffled. No matter how high his combat power was now, it was of no use in this situation.
While watching the movie might reveal a lot about the plot, you have no idea where Hydra's bases are actually hidden.
Let alone finding them.
Washington, D. C., World Security Council.
Alexander Pierce's office.
"That son of a bitch Francis! Who told him to activate the Siberia base without permission? That's one of our trump cards! That damn bastard! Now the whole of Europe is full of S.H.I.E.L.D.. agents. He'll get us killed. You'd better watch out, Strucker!"
Alexander Pierce was unusually angry, completely unlike his usual calm and composed self.
"Don't worry, my old friend. You're the head of the World Security Council, and most of the agents in S.H.I.E.L.D.. are your people. What do I have to be afraid of?"
Baron Strucker's voice sounded quite calm.
It makes sense when you think about it. The biggest threat S.H.I.E.L.D.., which is mostly staffed by their own people, and there's no organization like the Avengers keeping an eye on them right now.
At this time, Hydra has no natural enemies.
"Do you think Nick Fury is a fool? I know him. He's not so easily fooled. I don't even know what other tricks he has up his sleeve. The Project Insight we agreed on last time is the most important thing right now. If we expose ourselves now, we'll be attacked by the whole world."
"When that time comes, I can only focus on being the chairman and patiently wait for the opportunity to come! Do you understand? We've waited so many years, and finally there's a chance to realize our ideals. We can't expose ourselves now!"
Perhaps Alexander Pierce's combination of banging on the table and reasoning with Baron Strucker had somewhat swayed him.
He started speaking much more seriously, no longer in that indifferent tone.
"I understand the seriousness of the situation. The Arc Reactor, to be honest, is very tempting, and I've been tempted myself. But now is not the time. I'll have all my men go into hiding, avoiding any contact with S.H.I.E.L.D.., and do everything in my power to find Francis and settle this matter to ensure our safety!"
Baron Strucker's assurance calmed Alexander Pierce considerably, and he took a deep breath and spoke.
"If he's exposed, I'll take him out immediately, for everyone's safety, for Hydra's glory! Hail Hydra!"
Hail Hydra!
A golf course in New York.
Justin Hammer was standing on the grass, his backside sticking out, as he swung an angry shot.
Ivan Vanko was extremely frustrated that the duck he was about to catch had slipped away.
In particular, he had made advance arrangements with people in the police station and prison, spending a considerable amount of money and favors on this.
They wanted to get Ivan Vanko out as soon as he was imprisoned.
In the end, it was all for naught, like trying to draw water with a bamboo basket.
"Relax, Justin. Golf is an elegant sport. You can't treat it like Tony Stark's brain. Sometimes, using too much force will prevent you from reaching your destination."
A middle-aged man slowly walked towards Justin Hammer.
" Senator Stern, I remember just a week ago you were gritting your teeth and telling me to speed up the development of the armor, how come you seem so nonchalant now?"
Justin Hammer was in such a bad mood that he spoke rudely to the senator with whom he had worked extensively.
"During my many years in the Senate, I learned one thing: the world today is a world of cooperation and mutual benefit. For example, you and I, and the same goes for the armor project. Anger solves nothing. Let me introduce you to a friend, Mr. Francis Aubrey!"
Senator Stern stepped to the side, revealing the person behind him.
This is a middle-aged man who looks to be around fifty years old. He is very well-maintained, and his hair is meticulously styled.
" Francis is one of the purest-blooded nobles in Europe. He wields unimaginable influence across the Europe. Stocks, political elections, large-scale energy projects—he has the means to do anything you need, including rescuing a genius from Siberia in Monaco!"
Senator Stern grinned, revealing a set of small, yellow teeth!
I got home late, so I'll write this chapter first. I'll go grab some food, and I should finish the other chapter before midnight. Those who went to bed early don't need to wait; we can read it together tomorrow!