Two portals connected three locations, and everyone passed through them, gathering at the medical department of the England Headquarters.
The operating room light remained on, red for a very long time, from dusk until dawn.
Everyone unconsciously surrounded Captain America.
No, now he was merely Steve Rogers.
Steve Rogers, who had a dance convention with the aged person inside the operating room.
Dante, along with Director Fury and representatives from the other four headquarters, formed a temporary, makeshift funeral committee a little further away.
Six powerful figures in the Federal Bureau of Investigation squatted in a circle in the corridor, adding a touch of absurdity to the solemn and serious occasion.
"It's been so long since the rescue began, we must prepare for the worst…" Director Fury shook his head, his voice trembling with an unprecedented tremor. "Even if this rescue is successful, Peggy Carter… won't have much time left."
Dante's squat was the most standard Asian squat on site, boasting superior comfort.
While Director Fury was speaking, he observed the representatives sent by the other four major headquarters.
"Director Fury, please accept our condolences. There is still hope, we must not give up easily."
A woman in green squatted elegantly, yet possessed the sharp demeanor of a warrior.
The Wonder Woman of the Republic Justice League, Peng Deilan.
Her basic stats and skill set were no different from Wonder Woman's.
But she also had the ability to reveal her true form.
So, her combat power was essentially on par with Wonder Woman's.
Next was the representative from the Russian headquarters.
It was the well-known "Soviet Captain," the Red Guardian, Alexei Shostakov.
In the comics, he married the famous Black Widow.
More precisely, he married Natasha Romanoff.
At that time, Natasha was still just a ballerina.
"That's right, Director Fury, Peggy Carter is the strongest woman; no woman can compare to her!"
After speaking, he picked up the silver flask beside him and took a swig.
"Peggy Carter is indeed a strong woman, but no matter how strong, no one can defeat time… Of course, I'm referring to people like Peggy Carter who don't have special abilities."
The one who spoke next was the representative from the France Headquarters, and also the Commander of the France Headquarters.
Her status could roughly be equated with Maria Hill's.
And her name was Lorraine Reilly, codenamed "Firehawk."
She was the Firestorm of France.
But unlike the orthodox Firestorm, she didn't need to merge with someone through a matrix, she could transform into a nuclear human by herself.
Moreover, unlike all other Firestorms, her flames were a crystal-clear light blue.
She frowned at the flask in the Red Guardian's hand, clearly displeased with this boorish man.
He's still thinking of drinking that awful liquor at a time like this.
Finally, it had to be the host who concluded the conversation.
The initial representative from England was the Third Black Knight.
That's the guy who rides a Pegasus, wields an Ebony Blade, and uses mysterious equipment from Avalon.
And when everyone arrived at the England Headquarters, the Director of the England Headquarters personally came out.
When Dante saw this gentleman, he couldn't help but blink hard.
Awesome.
Isn't this Captain Britain, Brian Braddock?
This immortal has already debuted?
In the original work, he was Peter Parker's college classmate, living right next door.
And our little Peter is still on a mission at the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy, earning credits.
Tsk tsk, this messed-up timeline is truly disparate.
Dante couldn't help but sigh.
Although the little spider's popularity is unparalleled, in terms of strength, Captain Britain is still more than a cut above.
Possessing the Amulet of Power and the Sword of Might, it is said that his strongest attack can cut through the Omniverse.
Of course, Captain Britain isn't so bored as to do that.
But if you can't tell how strong a person is from their power and set up, then look at the opponents he has defeated.
In the original work, Captain Britain's power level is linked to his determination and perseverance, with no upper limit to his improvement.
His first major achievement was clashing directly with the Phoenix Force's true form and not being defeated.
If that's not enough, then look at Captain Britain's greatest opponent…
The officially recognized strongest Mutant, Mad Jim Jaspers.
He could take down Roma, the Omniversal Guardian, in a few moves, and single-handedly wipe out the Captain Britain Corps.
He plunged the Omniverse into chaos, proclaiming himself Lord of the Omniverse.
Theoretically, Jaspers can destroy anything in the Multiverse.
He can destroy reality, reset history, twist the entire timeline and all causality.
And bend, tear, or even completely destroy the entire space, arbitrarily erasing any existence, including the Multiverse, from the timeline.
A pure BUG, to be able to contend with such a being, and even persist until the opponent feels life is boring and self-destructs.
It can only be said that while Captain Britain's upper limit is not as high as Superman's, his current strength is definitely considered the strongest on Earth.
Dante felt a little depressed thinking about this.
Damn, these characters who start at a Multiversal level and with a little effort reach an Omniversal level are truly freaks.
Of course, he knew this was calculated based on their absolute peak state.
Normal Captain Britain is probably at the level of Clark Kent and Elsa now.
Dante had just thought there should be more Gods of Humanity, and unexpectedly, one immediately popped out.
However, this gentleman is, after all, the Director of the England Headquarters, so he probably won't make a move unless absolutely necessary.
But no matter how much is said, doesn't this big shot still have to squat in the corridor with them?
"Fury, I'm very sorry about Ms. Carter."
"No need to be sorry, Brian." Director Fury shook his head. "Birth, aging, sickness, and death are always unavoidable."
"Sigh… Speaking of which, how are you getting along with my sister?"
Captain Britain tried to shift the topic to lessen the sad atmosphere.
"Uh, who is your sister?"
Fury was stumped by Captain Britain's question.
Dante quickly stood up, then leaned into Director Fury's ear and said through gritted teeth:
"His sister is Betsy Braddock. That's Psylocke. The purple-haired telepath from Xavier's School. After we absorbed Mutants, she was the one who restored your memories that Professor X erased."
"Next time you forget the name of your subordinate, can you please ask me first!"
(To be continued.)
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