228 Chapter: 228
"All the equipment has been handed over to you, but this building is quite old, and there's no place for you to tinker around. Otherwise, you could take the time to adapt to your new gear.
However, all of you are battle-hardened warriors, and I'm sure your adaptability and ability to improvise are excellent. Moreover, I've designed the usage of all the equipment to be straightforward. I don't think it will cause any trouble.
But before you depart, there's one final thing you need to bring along."
As he spoke, Mark activated his anima and conjured a black metal box in front of the three individuals.
"What's this?" Captain asked, looking at the metal box handed to him by Mark.
"Wow! How did you do that? Is it the latest technology you've invented? Is the secret in the box, or is there another mechanism?"
Compared to what might be inside the box, Sam Wilson seemed more interested in Mark's ability to conjure a box out of thin air, bombarding Mark with four questions in a row, inadvertently revealing his fanboy nature.
"That's right, I just used the recently acquired breakthrough in spatial technology. The secret isn't in this box; it's something else entirely.
As for what's inside the box..."
Mark teased everyone by opening the box and showcasing its contents.
"These are three special locator chips. When the Helicarrier reaches an altitude of 3,000 feet, it uses triangulation from Insight satellites to transform the carrier into a precision weapon.
You need to infiltrate the carriers and replace the locator chips with the ones I've provided. And you must replace the chips on all three Helicarriers. Even if only one carrier remains operational, it will result in the instantaneous death of hundreds of thousands of people.
Once you insert the chips into the Helicarrier's servers, the interlocking targeting program within the chips will activate. At that moment, the three Helicarriers will aim at each other and self-destruct.
Remember, our goal this time isn't just to destroy the carriers; we want to destroy S.H.I.E.L.D. as well.
After years of development, S.H.I.E.L.D. and HYDRA have become intertwined. Only by completely destroying S.H.I.E.L.D. can we uproot HYDRA entirely!"
"You're right, Mark. HYDRA's infiltration of S.H.I.E.L.D. went unnoticed even by Director Fury himself. It shows how deeply HYDRA has embedded itself.
Rather than cutting off one head only to have two more grow in its place, it's better to eliminate HYDRA from the very beginning and eradicate it completely. I agree with your idea," Captain affirmed.
"I have no objection either. If S.H.I.E.L.D. can no longer fulfill its mission, it should be put to an end," Natasha also nodded in agreement.
"Everyone is in agreement, and I'm standing with you as well. I'll listen to Mark and Captain!" Sam also expressed his support.
"Very well, I've already arranged a helicopter flight in advance. Shortly, you can fly directly to Washington. Director Fury will meet you there to discuss the detailed operational plan."
"Wait!" Natasha and Captain simultaneously interjected, interrupting Mark's speech.
"What do you mean when you say Director Fury will meet us? I saw with my own eyes that Director Fury died in front of me during an unsuccessful rescue!"
Seeing Natasha suddenly getting excited, Mark slapped his forehead. "It's my fault. I've been busy with the new equipment and forgot to tell you.
Director Fury is alive. He never died.
Earlier, he was declared dead in the hospital because he had taken a toxin derived from pufferfish, which lowered his heart rate to one beat per minute.
The purpose was to elude Hydra's pursuit and secretly gather strength to launch a counterattack against them.
And now, he has prepared everything, and all that's left is for you to join him and start the operation together."
"That's fantastic news! Fury is alive. This is really great. With his assistance, we will surely succeed and take down Hydra once and for all," Captain exclaimed, filled with confidence after hearing Mark's explanation.
This confidence stemmed not only from having reliable comrades by his side but also from wearing the new lightning suit.
Captain, eager to test the performance of his new suit in combat, was already itching for action. Mark could only spare a moment of silence for the Hydra members, as he knew, being the developer, just how astonishing the destructive power would be when the suit and Captain were paired.
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Clad in their new suits and carrying the locator chips that would turn the tide of battle, Captain and the others boarded the helicopter that Mark had prepared for them, heading to rendezvous with Fury.
After their departure, Mark's previously calm expression instantly changed, revealing a conflicted look on his face.
Mark's dilemma was how to handle the Winter Soldier. Bucky Barnes, a World War II hero who contributed to human peace, was also a ruthless cold-blooded killer. He was the murderer of Mark's grandfather, Howard Stark, yet the closest friend of Captain Steve Rogers.
"Should I let Captain know that Bucky Barnes is still alive?"
If he informed Captain, it would undoubtedly plunge him into a self-contradiction. However, if he didn't reveal the truth, Mark was unsure of the butterfly effect it would cause and how much it would impact the course of events.
Moreover, what troubled Mark even more was how to handle the Winter Soldier's existence itself. With his current abilities, discreetly eliminating the Winter Soldier would be a simple task.
However, everything the Winter Soldier had done was a result of Hydra's brainwashing, actions carried out unconsciously, which didn't represent his true will. Mark's true enemy should be Hydra.
Yet, even if reason told him this, his emotions still couldn't forgive the Winter Soldier for his past actions.
"Sigh, this decision shouldn't be made by me alone, yet here I am tormenting myself.
My father is Howard's son, and he definitely has the right to know about this matter. And Captain is Bucky's comrade and brother, who has been blaming himself for not being able to save Bucky at that time. Now that Bucky is alive, Captain also has the right to know.
Forget it! Whatever! Let's capture the Winter Soldier first and figure out what to do step by step."
Mark, who was usually full of intelligence, now felt that his brain wasn't enough. These contemplations about ethical conflicts of love and hatred were not suitable for a teenager like him to ponder, especially when it concerned the grievances between the previous generation.
Since he couldn't make sense of it for now, he decided not to dwell on it. He would first capture the Winter Soldier and think about what to do when there's time.
With that decision, Mark directly tapped into his magical powers and began casting a spell.
Zi~ Zi~
A portal gradually formed above Mark's slanted position, then—Bang! An adult male dropped down from it.
Although the sudden turn of events was unexpected, the man's excellent body coordination allowed him to adjust his posture during the fall, landing in a half-kneeling position without splitting his buttocks in half.
And the adult male who was inadvertently tricked by Mark using the portal was none other than his target—the Winter Soldier!
After landing, the Winter Soldier instinctively launched an attack on the unfamiliar figure before him—Mark.
"Hmph, for the time being, you should reflect on yourself. Face the wall and ponder your actions!"
Despite the attack that had approached him, Mark remained unfazed. Activating his magical powers, he brought his hands together in front of his chest and then separated them, instantly opening the Mirror Dimension, separating the aggressive Winter Soldier from himself.
"You can reflect on yourself there. I'll check on how things are going with Captain."
With that, the entire Mirror Dimension dissipated, along with the Winter Soldier, whom Mark had summoned.
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