Chapter 1 You slept for seventy years and still ask me for salary?
In New York, at a S.H.I.E.L.D. branch.
A room had been converted into a 1940s style, with a radio playing a baseball game on a solid wood table.
A muscular man lay on a single bed, slowly opening his eyes, feeling a sense of unreality.
He listened to the baseball broadcast and the slow-spinning fan on the ceiling.
"Ding, system activation conditions met."
"Host scanning... memory allocation... reality extraction... character replacement... configuration complete."
"Replaced character is Captain America Steve Rogers."
"Based on the host's previous experiences, the Slacking System is activated!"
As a flood of memories rushed into his mind, the man on the hospital bed couldn't help but clutch his head. It was Captain America's memories, along with his unpleasant memories of being a corporate slave before his transmigration, all merging and colliding.
The Super Soldier Program selection, throwing himself on a grenade, transforming from a weakling to a strong man after receiving the serum.
Leading the charge in World War II, fighting the Nazis, and finally, crashing into an iceberg like a crow doing a flying kick!
Those vivid scenes, one after another, showed that the original Steve had already died when he crashed into the iceberg. The current Captain America was merely a lucky transmigrator who had taken over his body!
"So I'm Steve Rogers now?"
As a corporate slave who was still working overtime before his transmigration, he closed his eyes, then opened them, and found himself transmigrated?
He got up and looked in the mirror; he was still himself, but his identity had changed to Captain America!
"Ding, prerequisite mission triggered. Complete the prerequisite mission to activate the system and receive a skill."
"As a workhorse in your previous life, you cannot be a workhorse in this life. Start slacking off! Find a high-ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent and go on a date for dinner. (Gender not specified)"
Wait, this doesn't seem right!
Steve immediately refused. What kind of joke was this?! If he was going to find someone, it would be a blonde with big waves. Who would go on a date for dinner with a man?! Crazy!
Just then, the room door was pushed open.
What met his eyes was a tight-fitting uniform, a beautiful face without makeup, crystal clear and stunningly pretty, with a hint of surprise that softened her usually aloof demeanor.
Hill! S.H.I.E.L.D. Deputy Director, Level 9 Agent!
"Captain, you're awake?"
Steve looked at her blankly, then, a moment later, he walked over and hugged her. "I'm sorry, Hill, I'm late. I still owe you our first date!"
???
Hill was also taken aback. Did you get the wrong person? "Captain, I'm not."
"Come on, I'll take you out for a good meal!" Steveimpatiently pulled Hill out of the room, as if eager to fulfill a long-overdue promise.
"Wait!" Hill couldn't stop him and was pulled out of the room.
The truth was immediately revealed!
Outside, it was clearly a high-tech room, equipped with surveillance cameras.
Two burly men in security uniforms blocked the door. They didn't understand the situation, but their mission was to prevent anyone from getting through.
The next second.
Bang!
The two burly men, each weighing at least 160 pounds, were kicked flying, crashing through the door and landing in the hallway.
The busy staff passing by involuntarily stopped in their tracks.
Who was that? So bold! Causing trouble in the S.H.I.E.L.D. office building!
The moment Steve pulled Hill out, some people were already stirring.
"Oh my god! Isn't that Captain America?"
"Who is that! Let go of my goddess! Let me do it!"
"Huh? The Iceberg Director has a partner? Quick, tell everyone else, it's time for gossip!"
Hill had a face full of question marks. She quickly reacted and glared at the others, "Get back to work! Are you all too idle?!"
Immediately, the gossiping onlookers scattered like birds and beasts. Hill's reputation in S.H.I.E.L.D. was second to none. Disobedient? She'd make things difficult for you!
Director's office.
The one-eyed Fury was reviewing mission progress when a call quickly came in.
"What? Captain is awake! Wait, you said he took Hill out on the street?"
Hearing the news, Fury was completely stunned. No, you Captain America, after seventy years of sleep, woke up and took away our S.H.I.E.L.D. flower?
"Director, what do we do now? I'm on my way and will be there in another minute." Coulson was still asking on the other end, his tone a bit indescribably excited. He was Captain America's little fanboy, his number one fan!
"Follow them for now, I'll be right there!" Fury had a headache. He had considered many contingencies, but this one never crossed his mind!
--
At a restaurant on the street corner, Steve pulled Hill to a seat.
Looking at the neon signs flashing outside, he was filled with both confusion and excitement. "Have I been asleep for a long time?"
Hill looked at her hand, which was tightly held, her palm still warm. This was her first date, and she didn't expect it to be with Captain America! "Seventy years!"
"Hmm? Seventy years?" Steve pretended to be shocked. He lowered his head and looked at the surroundings again. Modern streets, cars everywhere, every item was not in the 1940s style.
"I'm sorry, I mistook you for someone else."
"It's fine." Hill gave a faint smile, but you, damn it, could you let go of my hand?
"Have dinner with me, just to make up for the date I missed. Can you be my girlfriend temporarily?" Steve let go of her hand, his expression a little forlorn.
"I once fought tirelessly for my country, constantly battling to prevent the Nazis from harming innocent citizens, always busy with my mission. I never had a life of my own. If you say I've been asleep for seventy years, then perhaps I should be able to retire."
These sad words, this forlorn expression, this glorious past.
Hill didn't know why, but she felt a stir in her heart. Perhaps it was respect for a World War II hero, or perhaps it was that momentary flutter. She pressed her red lips together, a hint of a smile in her eyes, "I'm willing."
"Thank you!" Steve flashed a sunny smile, his naturally righteous aura making his smile even more approachable.
Since things had come to this, it was best to order first!
Just as they finished ordering.
A Black man sat down next to Steve, his single eye staring intently at him.
"Captain?"
"Hmm?"
Phew! Good, the target's emotions are stable!
Fury didn't dig Steve out of the ice to deal with him.
"I'm Fury, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Captain, it's 2008 now. You've been asleep for seventy years."
"I know, my girlfriend told me. So, are you here to settle my retirement and salary? Please!" Steve even enthusiastically got him a cup and poured him some tea.
???
What the hell!
Do you even understand the situation?! You've been asleep for seventy years! The first thing you say after waking up is to ask me for your salary?
Fury was dumbfounded!
Little fanboy Coulson was also dumbfounded!
Only Hill let out a chuckle.
"Captain, are you alright?" Fury looked at him suspiciously. Could they have dug up a fake?
But his appearance, height, voice, and blood were all normal!
This was Captain America! No doubt about it!
Chapter 2: Centenarian's Live Chat Tutorial
"What? Are you trying to go back on your word?" Steveretorted, looking at the other party like a stubborn worker demanding fair wages from a black-hearted capitalist.
Fury's forehead showed several dark lines; it was only because he was already dark that they weren't more obvious. "Alright, Captain, I'm glad to see you're awake and unharmed. I'll have someone settle your wages, but you haven't reached retirement age yet. This World needs you."
"Okay, but give me five hundred first." Steve didn't waste any time, reaching out for money.
Hill, on the other hand, was watching the show from across the table. Originally, she should have viewed this matter as the Deputy Director. But after agreeing to be his girlfriend temporarily, she automatically assumed the role of a girlfriend.
Fury took out his wallet and pulled out five U.S. dollars.
"Here!"
"Thanks. We'll discuss the specifics in your office later. Right now, I need to make up for a date with my girlfriend that's seventy years overdue. Give us some private space, thank you." Steve took the money, ignoring the special forces outside. Arrest him? What a joke!
Wait!
The more Fury thought about it, the more something felt off. He looked at Steve, then at Hill. "What do you think?"
"I'll just have dinner with my boyfriend for now." Hillsubtly winked, signaling that this was a delaying tactic.
Since Captain said he was her boyfriend, she would go along with the plan and see if Captain had any issues.
"Good, I wish you a pleasant date. Let's go." Fury received the signal and decided to leave this matter for Hill to handle.
The group came quickly and left just as quickly.
The customers in the restaurant couldn't help but glance at Steve and Hill. Hmm?
They really did look like a perfect match!
Familiar pan-fried steak and chicken sandwiches with fish and chips! Plus a glass of mango juice, a perfect combination!
Hill ordered a fish omelet with strawberry juice.
Outside the restaurant, traffic flowed, and large electronic billboards changed daily.
In the distance, one could also see advertisements for coffee, clothing, and cosmetics—a true concrete jungle, bustling with a hint of ruthlessness.
Hill ate her meal quietly. She noticed that Captain looked at the scenery outside many times. And next to Captain, there was a listening device that Fury had left earlier. Their conversation was being monitored!
"Captain, why aren't you eating? Is it not to your taste? Or are you still not adjusted?"
Steve also noticed the listening device. He didn't care; he was indeed a bit lost. From a corporate drone to Captain America, the feeling was like a dream, a game!
But if it were a dream and a game, why was it so real?
The pan-fried steak was delicious, well-done!
The sandwich also had chili and lettuce, and the taste was very good.
Quietly finishing all the food, he felt his body become much more active.
"It does take some time to adjust. Times change very quickly. It seems we won that war!" Steve looked at Hill, admiring her every expression.
The cold beauty kept people at a distance, but an occasional faint smile was as mellow as fine wine. She only smiled at friends.
Hill felt a little nervous under his gaze. She involuntarily straightened up, then looked down. Well, her chest wasn't prominent, and her uniform was tightly wrapped. "This is all because of your heroic combat, which allowed us to achieve victory."
"Thank you, and thank you for having this meal with me. I'm very happy. Let's formally introduce ourselves. My name is Steve Rogers."
A unique way to flirt!
Hill was also amused, finding Captain quite humorous! She extended her hand and shook his. "Hill Maria."
The two walked hand in hand towards the S.H.I.E.L.D.office building, looking like a couple in love.
A refreshing feeling, a long-lost flutter of the heart!
"Ding! Mission complete. Trait activated: Leader. Reward: Novice Skill: Friendly Aura."
Leader: As a Captain who has fought for many years, your sense of justice makes your teammates see you as their leader and obey your command. You can activate an aura to give yourself and your teammates buffs. If given only to yourself, the buff doubles.
Friendly Aura: You are kind to people, and you can start as friends with anyone. If they are an enemy, their hatred is eliminated, and they become nodding acquaintances.
Seeing this reward, Steve's expression was thoughtful.
This doesn't seem bad either!
One more friend means one more path. Wouldn't he become a social butterfly?
Sure enough, the next second, Hill's small hand gripped his tightly.
"Captain, I…"
"Call me Steve. Only use titles at work!"
Okay, high plant!
"Heh, Steve, are you mistaking me for Ms. Carter?" Hilllowered her head, looking at her toes. She didn't know why she asked this question. Just a moment ago, for an instant, she felt an attraction to Steve!
This was completely impossible before!
Hill's graduation results were excellent, and she transferred from the military. She had seen countless disgusting dealings and many scoundrels who were Professors in public but beasts in private. She didn't consider relationships, focusing on her career, which led to her achievements.
Yet, despite all that, her heart fluttered just now!
Brave, decisive! So she wanted to clarify, was it her unrequited affection, or did Captain mistake her for someone else?
"You are exactly who I'm looking for. Actually, I woke up earlier. I was at the baseball game that was playing on the radio. I just didn't know what era I was in. I heard your voice and remembered you. If you don't mind me being an old man, a centenarian, then…"
Steve stopped, turned her around, and stared into the blushing face of the cold beauty. "Then be my girlfriend. Help me adapt to this era again, okay?"
Centenarian? Well, that joke won't go away!
Calling him a centenarian was normal because he was frozen for seventy years, plus his original age, so calling him a centenarian was quite normal.
"Heh, I'd be happy to." Hill chuckled softly. She could feel his sincerity. Having been an Agent for so long, she knew exactly who was telling the truth and who was lying.
Besides, this boyfriend isn't bad at all!
In the S.H.I.E.L.D. office, Fury and Coulson were eavesdropping.
When they heard Hill say she wanted a boyfriend, they exchanged surprised glances.
Hill was known as an ice queen in S.H.I.E.L.D.! It wasn't that no one pursued her, even some executives' children.
But they all returned defeated!
Because Hill would truly use her official position for personal revenge! The S.H.I.E.L.D. Deputy Director's authority was there to be used!
It was precisely because she was unattached, combined with her extraordinary ability and excellent methods, that she was able to become Deputy Director.
An ordinary woman without a background, reaching this point purely by her own skill. This was enough to prove that she was not to be trifled with!
It was because they knew her well that Fury and Coulsonwere surprised.
"A late bloomer?"
"Officer, this is a good thing!"
"I just think this Captain seems a little strange!"
Chapter 3 It's normal to propose to your female boss
Back at S.H.I.E.L.D.
Fury received Steve in his office, bringing a stack of files and a bank card.
"This is your salary, Captain. You haven't retired yet, so we can only price it according to the salary standards of that time. Your salary has now been deposited into your card, and you also need to reapply for identification documents. Come, take a look."
The files pushed over genuinely calculated from 1943 to the present, 2008. Over sixty-five years, the total amount of salary, allowances, subsidies, and bonuses added up to more than 26 million U.S. dollars!
Steve looked at the files and asked a question that wasn't very important, "It says sixty-five years here, so why did they say I slept for seventy years?"
"That's for propaganda, to inspire people," Fury answered seriously.
Alright, the evil capitalists used it to fool the working class!
Steve quickly signed his name. He had already immersed himself in the role of Captain America. Even if it was a dream, he wanted to live it wonderfully! Besides, this wasn't a dream!
"Hill, take Captain to handle his documents and procedures."
"Captain, do you need a dormitory arranged for you?" Fury cut to the chase. Although Captain seemed a bit strange after waking up, who knew if it was due to being frozen for too long and something went wrong?
Three years in prison, even a sow looks like Diao Chan. After being frozen for seventy years, he probably wouldn't be able to resist even a mineral water bottle!
"Of course, I need some time to adapt. Don't assign me work yet." Steve still needed time to adjust and also wanted to figure out what time period he was in.
"No problem, but if there's an urgent mission, we'll need your help. Enjoy your holiday!" Fury stood up and extended his hand, hoping Captain would be more normal and less abstract!
The two shook hands, then followed Hill out.
Fury returned to his desk, opened the Avengers file, and wrote down Steve Rogers' name.
Next to the file, there was also a shortlist of candidates.
Bruce Banner
Natasha Romanoff
Clint Barton
After a busy afternoon, Steve could finally rest.
However, he didn't go back to his own dormitory but went to Hill's dormitory, making the busy Deputy DirectorHill take a temporary leave.
The next morning.
In the simple dormitory, scattered clothes, camisoles, stockings, and underwear were strewn on the floor. The air carried a faint scent of hormones, and the atmosphere was enchanting yet warm.
The alarm clock on the bedside table rang.
A beautiful woman with exquisite features, rosy lips, and a prominent nose that highlighted the three-dimensionality of her face but didn't appear delicate and charming, instead possessing an indescribable heroic spirit, reached out her arm and pressed the alarm off!
Hill mumbled, "Steve, I need to go to work."
"When do you have a holiday?" Steve also opened his eyes. This time, he was seeing the World with open eyes!
This feeling, so moist!
Hill thought for a moment. She seemed to have accumulated nearly a year's worth of vacation. Should she take this opportunity to rest? "I'll ask."
She called Fury, who generously stated that Hill's mission would be to accompany Captain America. While supervising, it was also a holiday, considered a good deed.
The truth was not complicated.
Last night, Fury had stayed up all night investigating all the data and recordings, finally discovering that Captainwas indeed Captain. During World War II, he had also visited bars, nightclubs, and cinemas, and was a single man. His so-called seventy-year date was actually referring to his date with Agent Carter.
Seventy years had passed, and most of the people from back then were gone.
There was no need to dwell on a dead person; it was more about a promise in his heart, a promise of a date.
From this perspective, it was quite normal and could explain why the first thing Captain did after waking up was to go on a date.
Captain was also a person, a man! Even prison guards go to Portland Street once a month!
Ending the phone call, Hill's smile held a bit more joy, "Fury wants me to accompany you for a few days to adapt to the new era. Steve, is there anything you want to do?"
"Good, let's do it!" Steve answered earnestly.
Hill: ???
That's not what I meant! Don't touch me!
It didn't end until noon. Steve helped the stumbling Hillto lunch.
"Ding, mission triggered: Modern Life."
"Modern Life: Experience modern life, familiarize yourself with this era, and slack off at work later. Watch movies, shop, buy a car, and dance with Hill. Reward: Tarot Qi Gong (Shang-Chi movie)"
Oh! This is good!
Steve's eyes lit up. As a Super Soldier, besides not looking like Chris Evans, his abilities and memories were exactly like Captain America in the movie. This strong physique, perfect explosiveness, and electric-like motor were personally verified by Hill to be both good-looking and useful!
As Captain, it's quite reasonable to know Qi Gong, right!
"Let's go, to the movies."
Hill naturally had no objections. While accompanying Steve, she also sent messages to report the situation. She also saw many plainclothes Agents lurking around, partly for surveillance and partly as a mobile force for quick support.
The movie was a Hollywood production. What made Steve feel familiar was seeing the male protagonist descend a tall building barehanded, like Assassin's Creed. He was indeed Jet Li, a kung fu star, not just talk.
After the movie, it was shopping.
Steve didn't buy clothes; S.H.I.E.L.D. provided them, so why not take advantage? He went to a jewelry store and, under the enthusiastic greeting of the receptionist, bought a pair of gold rings.
Hill's eyelids twitched. They looked like wedding rings, didn't they? And he even asked her to try them on for size, but he didn't give them to her after buying them!
Then Steve went to a flower shop, bought a bouquet of roses, and took Hill to the park.
Completely unprepared, Steve knelt on one knee and proposed to Hill! "Hill, marry me, let me take care of you for the rest of your life!"
Wait! This is so sudden!
It's not romantic at all!
Hill couldn't react. She looked at Steve's sincere eyes, the roses and the ring offered together.
Suddenly, a giggle!
Hill laughed. She thought about how Captain's habits were still from the 1940s, when people were very loyal to marriage and very direct. Although it wasn't romantic, it was very sincere!
She had never thought about marriage, nor had she ever imagined that one day she would start a family. As an Agent, a family was somewhat out of the question.
"Officer, what should I do?"
Fury, who was busy assisting General Ross in tracking the Hulk, was completely stunned when he received the message!
No, what the hell is Captain doing!
You are Captain! Why do you want to fall in love as soon as you wake up?
Falling in love is one thing, but now you're proposing!
Hey! Hill is also your superior. Isn't this insubordination, living off a woman!
Chapter 4: Iron Man also goes to nightclubs?
How to do it? How would Fury know what to do? He wasn't the one being proposed to!
This was also a difficult problem.
"This Steve!" Fury was a bit helpless; to say Captain was abnormal, this wasn't exactly breaking any rules.
To say that falling in love was normal, but your proposal target was the Deputy Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.! The head of Agents!
"You figure it out. S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel also get marriage leave." What else could Fury do? If he angered Captain, wouldn't his Avengers plan be ruined?
Moreover, if Hill married Captain, she could also monitor and be easier to control!
Thinking of his scheme, Fury couldn't help but snort, one word: brilliant!
Hill's eyes also sparkled. She looked at Steve; to say she was in love with him was a bit too early, but she wasn't against it. Coupled with the electric mini-motor experience last night and this morning, perhaps having such a husband wouldn't be bad!
Both husband and wife worked at S.H.I.E.L.D., and they could look out for each other in the future!
"I do!"
Hill smiled radiantly, reaching out to take the bouquet of roses. Her nose was elegant, her cheeks flushed, and at this moment, the ice mountain thawed, a sight of breathtaking beauty!
Steve took out the ring and put it on her, "Hill, I will definitely treat you well my whole life! I will make you happy!"
"Steve, I will also stay with you until we are old." Hillsmiled, a pure happiness. Perhaps there were work reasons, but whether it was fake turning real, only she would know!
Next, buying a car and a house.
With Hill's authorization, the procedures were quickly completed.
The car was a new model Mercedes-Benz, and the new house was a Villa in a wealthy area.
The price was only ten million! It was unclear if Hill used her authorization, as normally it would cost one hundred million!
Having a Deputy Director wife was a relief!
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At night, in Brooklyn, the Night Rose nightclub.
Steve was a resident here; decades had passed, and things had changed.
And to experience nightlife, nightclubs were essential entertainment venues!
If one came alone, it was definitely for fishing and hunting women. But if a couple came together, it was a date!
Loud heavy music roared, neon lights flickered, and colorful spotlights rotated erratically. Men and women on the dance floor twisted wildly to the music, and in the dim light, the daytime masks were shed, revealing their true selves in the darkness!
Hill was a bit unaccustomed, but not wanting to refuse her fiancé's invitation, she followed Steve onto the dance floor.
She disliked the noisy environment, but watching her fiancé twist to the music, making drumming motions with his hands, and dancing with his eyes closed, she couldn't help but smile.
At this moment, a graceful short-haired beauty also moved closer. With her skilled dance moves, she subtly avoided the wandering hands on the dance floor.
She moved towards Steve. Seeing Hill's gaze on her, she also smiled.
The two nodded in tacit agreement, neither greeting the other immediately.
Black Widow, Natasha!
Steve seemed unaware, just dancing, letting loose completely.
Could he dance?
No!
But was formal dancing required at a nightclub?
No!
Then that's it! Just twist and turn, whether it's formal or not, as long as you're happy!
In the distance, Fury and Coulson, after getting off work, were also watching the show from a booth, gradually becoming engrossed. Steve's tall, muscular physique attracted many girls on the dance floor to gradually lean against him, intentionally or unintentionally creating some ambiguity.
Picking up the glass in front of him and taking a sip, Furywas filled with black lines, "Coulson, don't you think Captain is a bit strange?"
"That's how it is when you've been single for a long time." Coulson was a Captain America fanboy!
As the Deputy Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., he had many valuable Captain America signed cards! Now seeing his idol, if it weren't for the wrong timing, he really wanted to go up and say hello!
The good impression halo was working!
Even in the dim dance floor, it still attracted many beauties to approach.
These women, experienced in romance, immediately saw Steve's potential! Such a strong man, handsome too, definitely not a 'silver spear, wax head' (impotent); if they could have a spring night together! It would be worth it!
Hill was displeased. She actively moved closer, not wanting these dirty women to touch her fiancé.
Even if it had a bit of a work nature, under the influence of the good impression halo, her feelings for Steve were progressing by leaps and bounds.
"Ding! Modern life mission completed. Reward: Tarot Qi Gong."
As the system sound fell.
A surge of knowledge also poured into his mind, almost enough to make one faint!
However, Steve had taken the Super Soldier Serum, which not only strengthened his body and kidneys but also developed his brain! Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to learn tactical command and various combat techniques so quickly.
Tarot Qi Gong could allow practitioners to generate 'Qi'!
This Qi was like internal energy, requiring continuous practice to accumulate enough Qi.
Qi could enhance physical fitness, strengthening ordinary people into Super Soldiers. And Super Soldiers combined with Qi enhancement, the power could increase exponentially!
"Hey, buddy, you're dancing great!"
A man wearing sunglasses was also wildly twisting his body nearby, dancing and flirting, having a great time!
Hill leaned into her fiancé's ear, "Husband, that's Tony Stark, the Chairman of Stark Industries, and Howard's son."
Iron Man was also dancing here?
Steve was dumbfounded. No, buddy, I met the future Iron Man at a nightclub?
"Oh, haha, I'm new to this, buddy, you're dancing well too, have fun!"
"Haha, of course." Tony just casually greeted him. As a playboy, he had played with many cover girls, so what was wrong with coming to a nightclub to find some freshness?
It's very reasonable, right!
No wonder Fury and Coulson were also present; they were here for Iron Man!
No!
Steve had read the news and surfed the internet. Although it was for a short time, it didn't say that Tonywas Iron Man!
Just then, the sprinkler head of the fire pipe above them activated.
A gush of crimson liquid poured out, forming a fountain that sprayed onto the men and women on the dance floor.
The sound engineer on stage even picked up the microphone, wearing a bikini and jumping, using her ample chest to liven the atmosphere. "Oh! Hunting time has begun! Let's get high!"
"Oh!"
The men and women all let out strange shouts, twisting even more wildly.
Many also looked up, enjoying the drenching liquid, opening their mouths as if tasting something.
Steve immediately pulled Hill out of the dance floor; he smelled a hint of danger.
Hill also felt something was wrong, because there was a faint smell of blood in the air!
How much blood would it take to produce such a smell?
Looking up at the fire pipe, it was spraying blood?
Chapter 5 Black Widow: Your husband is so strong!
Not only that, the men and women indulging on the dance floor had all changed!
They tilted their heads back and opened their mouths, fangs having grown in at some point! The look in their eyes towards everyone also changed from joyful to cruel—it was the expression of a hunter seeing its prey!
Steve's heart jumped; he had accidentally stumbled into a Vampire nightclub!
"The hunt begins!"
As the sound came from the speakers, the Vampires stopped pretending and directly pounced on the nearest ordinary people, biting savagely at their necks, tearing open blood vessels, and greedily absorbing human blood!
Hill quickly drew her gun and pulled the trigger, so fast that she fired three shots before the Vampire could even pounce.
Bang, bang, bang!
Each bullet accurately hit its target in the forehead, and the pouncing Vampire fell to the ground while still in mid-air.
Despite being hit in the forehead, they still didn't die, but instead writhed on the ground in pain. The Vampires' resilience was astonishing; unless they sustained large-scale injuries and lost a certain proportion of blood, they would not die quickly.
Captain America Steve also kicked an incoming Vampireflying and then hurled a chair.
Tony, who hadn't yet become Iron Man, was also startled. He hadn't expected the two seductive beauties he had just chatted up to be Vampires!
One grabbed his hand, the other directly grabbed his shoulder, opening its bloody maw and biting towards his neck!
"I'm finished! Lust is a knife at the head!"
Tony felt utterly despairing, he regretted it! If he had known, he wouldn't have come here to play; he had just played away his own life!
Just as he was in despair, a chair smashed the two Vampires flying. He was also scratched by sharp nails, but ignoring the pain, driven by his survival instinct, he scrambled and crawled towards Steve.
The S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents on the scene also drew their guns and fired, but some were suppressed by the swarming Vampires before they could even retaliate.
As screams rang out, a feast belonging to the Vampires began!
"This way, Mr. Stark." Fury recognized Tony, the U.S. military's largest weapons supplier, a billionaire, and New York's famous playboy, Tony Stark.
Tony ran over, trembling, and hid under a table, "Buddy, thanks, help me get out. Afterwards, I'll Venmo you 50 for Crazy Thursday!"
Crazy!
Fury glared at this heartless guy who was still carefree at such a critical moment, "I don't eat!"
Coulson fired his gun while retreating, pulling out his walkie-talkie to call for nearby special forces to support them.
As long as they held out for a while, once the special forces arrived, the situation could be turned around!
On the other side, Steve kicked several Vampires flying, his mind also full of questions. Several fragments flashed in his mind: nightclub, clubbing, Vampires!
Hiss! Next, will Marvel's Blade, the King of Swagger, make his appearance?
Why is Blade called the King of Swagger?
Because his actions and fighting style are all very showy!
Black Widow's combat power next to him was also impressive; she skillfully used Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to throw Vampires. However, ordinary Vampires were already stronger than ordinary people, and their recovery ability was also stronger; they would quickly get back up after being knocked down.
Seemingly realizing that S.H.I.E.L.D.'s side was more troublesome, the Vampire on the stage pointed at them, "The prey over there is more delicious!"
"Charge!"
The guided Vampires turned to look at the S.H.I.E.L.D.Agents and charged even more frantically.
Suddenly, the pressure doubled.
Fury and the others didn't dare to shoot indiscriminately; the scene was incredibly chaotic, and they were all fighting cautiously, as it was easy to hit their own people.
Steve tried to condense the Tarot Qi Gong he had learned; a faint warm current spread from his body. Although not much, the increase it brought was very obvious.
Originally, one punch could send a Vampire flying, but now, one punch could directly punch through them!
Hiss!
This scene made both Black Widow and Hill's eyes light up; what a fierce man!
Steve looked at his fist; the power boost from this Qi Gong was truly immediate!
Pointing at the somewhat fearful Vampires, he hooked his index finger, "Captain America Steve is here. Those who aren't afraid of death, take a step forward!"
"Captain America?"
"What the hell is that?! Never heard of it!"
"Fuck you! Where did this lunatic come from? Let's all go!"
Uh, it seems the swagger failed?
Steve wasn't discouraged; reputation, after all, is earned with fists! So he pushed off with his right foot and charged out. In Hill's eyes, only afterimages remained; his speed was so fast that she couldn't even track him!
Bang, bang, bang!
One punch burst a heart!
One punch burst a head!
Fists empowered by Qi Gong, combined with the physique of a super soldier. These ordinary Vampires were only slightly stronger than mortals; encountering such a killing god, they were no match at all!
Black Widow watched from behind, her eyes sparkling. She couldn't help but lean closer to Hill, "You have good taste!"
They were both S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents and famous beauties; they had interacted, but not often.
"Of course, he's my husband!" Hill tilted her head up a little proudly, suppressing a smile, but the corners of her mouth couldn't be held down even with an AK!
If the husband is capable, the wife can also bask in his glory!
It hadn't been long, and Hill, a Level 9 Agent and Deputy Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., had already been taken down!
Goodness, a master at being a kept man!
If Steve claimed to be second, no one would dare claim to be first!
Subverting the hierarchy feels great! It feels great for a moment, and it feels great all the time!
"Damn it, what Captain America? I'd say I'm the U.S. President! Go, grab him. He's so good at fighting, I'm going to suck all his blood dry!" Quinn pushed away the Vampire who was helping him, pulled up his pants, and roared furiously.
At his command, the Vampires who were originally preparing to flee had to bite the bullet and return. If they ran, they would still die once the matter was over!
Steve struck a military boxing stance, one against many, it was just a piece of cake! "Captain America, Steve, please enlighten me!"
"Enlighten your head! Do you think I don't know mystical Eastern martial arts?! Praying Mantis Fist!"
Unexpectedly, there was someone who recognized it. A skinny, pole-like Vampire jumped out. His palms curved into hooks, and the lights cast a shadow on the wall in the shape of a Praying Mantis Fist.
Steve's mouth twitched. Crazy, a Vampire with Praying Mantis Fist?
Bang!
Before the opponent could act, he charged forward. Before the opponent could react, he punched his head off, then plunged into the crowd like a tiger among sheep.
Bang, bang, bang!
A continuous series of headshots rang out; every single Vampire that attacked was either headshotted or had its heart pierced!
One person fighting over thirty people, this record was a bit exaggerated!
Moreover, although the Vampires didn't have guns, they were armed with shovels and machetes; one hit could incapacitate a person!
Quinn was dumbfounded, what kind of fiend was this? A lunatic! When did such a master appear?
Fury observed Captain America from behind; Captain America seemed a bit strange, but his combat power was truly strong!
Chapter 6: Fury: Why let the enemy escape? Captain America: Don't CUE me on vacation
At some point, the originally ferocious Vampire was frozen in place, unable to move. The expression on its face was as if it had seen a ghost, even though they were ghosts themselves!
At the entrance.
A Black man, dressed in a pitch-black trench coat with a special bulletproof vest underneath and wearing sunglasses, stood there. He was motionless, like a towering mountain.
Steve also saw that person. Isn't that Marvel's number one badass, Blade!
Blade revealed a smile, a row of white teeth particularly striking against his dark skin. "Ready to die?"
Coulson also turned his head, a little suspicious. "Officer, is this an Agent you recruited?"
Fury: ???
What does it have to do with me! Besides both being Black, they have no relation!
"I don't know him, let's wait and see!" Fury seemed to recall a report he had seen, which mentioned information about Vampires.
But at the time, because Steve was dug out of the North Pole, awaiting rescue and awakening, he had overlooked the matter. Since it was just information and didn't mention any crimes, he planned to study it in detail later. Today, it was like a small knife to the butt—an eye-opener!
"Is it him?"
"Impossible, how could he be here!"
"Run! It's Blade!"
The Vampires were clearly terrified, scared of such a killing god!
Among Vampires, there was a shocking piece of news. That is, the nightclubs where Vampires gathered had recently encountered a killing god who came knocking. The opponent was extremely strong, and even the Vampire guards were no match.
Each time, dozens of Vampires would die, which was utterly terrifying for those hybrid Vampires!
Just as a Vampire tried to run, Blade had already pulled out his pistol and fired two shots at a few Vampires.
"Ah!"
The specially made bullets were coated with garlic extract, which was poison to Vampires!
Touch it and die, hit it and perish!
The two Vampires hit by the bullets instantly turned into ashes!
This surprised the S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel, realizing that Vampires weren't that terrifying!
Only Steve's expression was a bit solemn. It seemed Vampires really did exist. These cannon fodder Vampires were certainly not scary. The difficult ones were the elite Vampires; those were the troublesome ones.
"Damn you, Blade! Everyone, grab your weapons and kill him!" Quinn saw Blade as if he had seen his father's killer, fangs bared, showing his ferocity, wishing he could flay him alive!
"Hey, Quinn, I told you you wouldn't get away!" Bladeagain flashed his white-toothed smile, then pulled out a special katana from his back.
Several Vampires, howling, rushed forward with steel pipes and machetes, striking at his head, while one thrust directly at his abdomen, completely blocking his attack routes!
Bang! Unexpectedly, Blade didn't follow the rules at all, pulling out his pistol and firing!
"Despicable!"
Bang!
Blade sneered, his katana rapidly chopping and slicing. His superb combat skills, parrying, and counterattacking, made Steve nod in approval.
"He's indeed formidable, just a tiny bit less than me." Steve evaluated seriously. He had no grudge against Blade, and no matter how good he was, it had nothing to do with him.
Pfft! Black Widow next to him couldn't help but laugh. Perhaps Captain America really was stronger than him?
The Vampires on the dance floor either ran or fought desperately.
The ballroom, which originally had over a hundred people, was now mostly empty, with nearly thirty dead.
"Ah!"
Quinn, enraged, pulled out a large machete, and using the momentum of his charge, leaped high, slashing at Blade's head!
Bang!
Blade turned to dodge, then kicked back with his foot! Quinn immediately flew backward, smashing into the counter!
Fury's eyelids twitched. The opponent's physique and combat skills were top-notch. And he came to hunt Vampires, seemingly having a deep hatred for them. Perhaps he could be recruited and brought in?
A few Vampires, in a panic, prepared to flee. Blade turned to look, immediately pulling out a boomerang, ready to act.
The next second, a fist directly exploded their heads!
"Hmm? Another expert?" Blade was startled, then noticed Steve, who had thrown the punch.
Before he could ask, the Vampire leader attacked fiercely again.
"So annoying!" Blade pulled out a custom shotgun.
Bang! A special wooden stake flew out, pinning Quinn to the wall.
"Ah!" Quinn screamed in pain, speaking an incomprehensible language, like a prayer, or perhaps a curse!
Click! Changing the magazine, he fired another stake, pinning Quinn's right shoulder to the wall as well.
"YES!" Blade, a bit childish, held the gun in his left hand and clenched his right fist in celebration.
Uh? A bit childish.
Seeing that the cannon fodder had been dealt with, Furystepped out. "Excuse me, sir, we are S.H.I.E.L.D., and this area is now under our control. If you're interested, we can talk. We admire your actions against Vampires; your behavior is righteous, but you can't avoid being questioned by the Police."
Blade turned to look at Fury. He took out a lighter and a small bottle of fuel, splashing it on Quinn. "Not interested, you are no match for Vampires."
Looking at Quinn, pinned to the wall and unable to move, Blade again flashed his white-toothed smile. "Long time no see. I've killed you so many times, how come you never die!"
"Hahaha! You dream of killing me! You just wait, my boss will avenge me, you're dead! Ah!" Before Quinn could finish, Blade directly lit the Fire.
Flames instantly engulfed him, turning him into a Pyro!
"Ah! Blade! May you die a horrible death! Ah!"
At this moment, the sound of troop footsteps came from outside, and a team of armed special forces quickly entered.
They advanced cautiously, scanning left and right.
"Officer, this is Rumlow of Team One reporting to the Director!" The muscular man wearing headphones saluted Fury. This must be Crossbones.
Fury nodded, then turned to call Blade to sit down and talk, but the other party had already disappeared. He didn't know when he had left.
This made him frown. "Steve, why didn't you stop him?"
"Please, I'm on vacation! Off-duty hours, no work talk, thank you." Steve planned to slack off. The system even told him to slack off, so how could he work like a beast!
Slacking off for a while is refreshing! Always slacking off is always refreshing!
Hill turned her head, not wanting her superior to see the twitch at the corner of her mouth. It wouldn't be appropriate to laugh at this moment.
Her husband was so amusing!
Fury's face darkened. What happened to Captain Americaupholding justice, righting wrongs, and chasing criminals for a thousand miles? Could the rumors be false?
Chapter 7 Agent Thirteen Sharon Carter
"Take the man for treatment first, and have someone guard him." Fury instructed Coulson, since the Vampires had appeared, they couldn't be left unaddressed.
"Yes, Officer." Coulson didn't have time to greet his idol, so he could only nod at him before beginning to direct his personnel to cordon off the scene.
The Police also arrived later, but they were stopped outside the nightclub. S.H.I.E.L.D. had already taken over here, so they wouldn't let the Police get involved again.
Tony, who had narrowly escaped death, was still a bit shaken. He had just gone out to have fun, who knew he would encounter a Vampire! Are there really Vampires?
"Mr. Stark, it's safe here. Do you need me to send someone to take you back?" Fury looked at the only survivor on the scene. This was a Military weapons contractor, so he had to show some respect.
"No need, I can go back by myself. Damn it, what kind of monster was that? Are we in a movie?!"
Tony grumbled, then turned to Steve, "Hey, buddy, what's your name? Thanks for tonight."
"Steve, you can also call me Captain." Steve's eyes flashed with surprise. The Tony in front of him really looked exactly like Little Downey. Aside from him replacing Captain America, so far everyone had been 100% restored to their movie characters!
"Haha! Steve? Captain? Sounds a bit familiar. Thanks, I'll treat you to a meal sometime." Tony limped out, pulling out his phone to call, "Happy, come pick me up. Yes, Brooklyn. Ouch, it hurts so much, I hit my knee!"
The scene was a mess, with a large amount of blood on the ground. The blood sprayed from the fire hose earlier was originally for excitement, but the celebration didn't happen, and it instantly turned into a funeral!
Hill pointed at the beautiful woman with crossed arms and black stockings, introducing, "Husband, this is Natasha, also an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D."
Natasha's eyes flickered, clearly very interested in the awakened Captain America. Firstly, because he was a war hero constantly promoted by the United States, and secondly, she was curious how he managed to win over the ice queen in just one day.
It was well known that Hill's cold demeanor was the same towards everyone. Coupled with her strong work and organizational abilities, she was a true career woman.
The men pursuing Hill could line up from New York to San Francisco!
But she had never seen Hill show favor to anyone, and she had even investigated and found no man behind Hill. To rise to such a high position at a young age purely by her own abilities was somewhat unbelievable!
It also indirectly reflected that Hill was extremely proud, yet such a goddess could go from a stranger to a wife with Captain in one day!
Natasha really wanted to know why. Now it seemed, besides being a bit taller, handsomer, stronger, and better at fighting, Captain didn't seem to have many other advantages.
"Hello, I'm Steve Rogers."
"Natasha Romanoff."
They shook hands. In a place where others couldn't see, Natasha hooked her finger in his palm. It seemed to have another meaning, was it seduction? Or a joke?
Steve was unmoved and withdrew his hand, his expression unchanged, but he muttered in his heart, "What is this Black Widow trying to do? She wouldn't be trying to seduce me, would she?"
"I'm leaving first, Hill, want to come along?" Steve asked.
"Okay, I'm on vacation anyway." Hill's mission was to monitor Steve, so she naturally wouldn't stay. Steve's performance tonight exceeded her expectations, especially how well he protected her. This feeling of being protected was a first.
Hill, who had no dating experience, felt very sweet and Happy. She didn't want to think about any work now, only wanted to go back to her apartment...
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After one night.
The morning Sun had already risen, but unfortunately, the room's curtains were closed, and it was completely silent.
Waking up in the morning, looking at Hill's face, her eyelashes twitched unnaturally a few times.
"Are you pretending to sleep?"
"No!" Hill opened her eyes, looking at the man in front of her, handsome and sunny, "I have to go back to work today, will you miss me?"
If Black Widow saw this, she would definitely be dumbfounded. Is this the ice mountain Deputy Director? Would the cold and capable Hill show a little girl's demeanor? Was she seeing things?
"Let's have a child!"
Hill left. As Deputy Director, and having encountered a Vampire attack last night, handling supernatural cases was one of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s core duties.
Steve was still planning to go back to sleep; he was living a truly carefree life.
Then the phone rang, interrupting his plans, "Hello?"
"Hi, buddy, I'm Tony from last night. Interested in a drink?" Tony's laugh was hearty. Being a playboy didn't mean he was stupid. He had checked last night and found that Steve was actually a figure from World War II, and also his father's good friend.
This immediately piqued Tony's interest, and coupled with the life-saving grace from last night, he planned to get in touch with him.
"Sure, where?" Steve also became interested, wondering about Iron Man's progress now.
He used to just watch movies, but now he was in the real World. He had a girlfriend and couldn't go back, so he might as well live well!
"I'll give you an address, my seaside Villa." It was Tony's first time inviting a stranger to his Villa. Previously, only the Vice President, his secretary, and Rhodes could come here.
"Okay, see you later. Remember to prepare a big meal, it's just in time for lunch."
Steve jumped up and quickly started getting dressed. His clothes had been scattered on the floor earlier; Hill had tidied them up before going to work.
"Ding, mission triggered: First Friend."
"First Friend: Make a superhero friend after coming to the modern era, build good relationships, and it will be easier to slack off later. Please become friends with Tony Stark(Iron Man). Reward: Tarot Martial Arts."
Hmm? This is telling me to make friends?
More friends, more options, easier to slack off, right?
Alright, alright, the traditional Captain America works himself to death, the new Captain America slacks off at work!
As soon as he left the door, Steve bumped into someone.
The person gasped and stumbled backward.
An arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her steady.
Sharon exhaled, her bright big eyes looking at him, "Thank you, I live next door, I'm your neighbor."
A bit of an intentional closeness, even for a thank you, she didn't need to introduce herself, right?
Steve recognized her at a glance: Agent 13, Sharon Carter!
She was also Peggy Carter's niece!
Heh heh, and his future girlfriend!
"You're welcome, neighbors helping each other is only right. If you ever get stuck in a washing machine, be sure to call me, I'll definitely help!" Steve gave a hearty laugh, then slapped his head, "Oh, I have something to do, please excuse me!"
Stuck in a washing machine? Sharon's expression was a bit strange. Did he really think she hadn't seen those action movies with only two people?
"See you next time then!"
Chapter 8 Is Tony a Captain America tradition, or am I out of touch with the times?
Long Island, New York, a seaside Villa.
Built on a cliff, with a unique structural design and exquisite decoration. Waking up to the sunrise over the sea, feeling the gentle sea breeze, and gazing at the endless ocean can even uplift one's mood.
Steve drove to the Villa. The car belonged to Hill and bore a S.H.I.E.L.D. license plate, so even running a red light was not an issue.
What is privilege? This is it!
As soon as he walked past the main gate, after a scan, the gate opened.
"Welcome, esteemed guest. The Sir is waiting for you in the living room."
The artificial intelligence voice sounded, and if he wasn't mistaken, it should be Jarvis.
It didn't seem big in the movie, but after actually entering, he found that the main hall alone was six hundred square meters! No wonder they could host parties for a hundred people here; the space was huge!
"Oh! Buddy, you're finally here. Didn't you say you'd be here in an hour?" Tony was smiling on the surface, but inwardly, he was gritting his teeth. "Do you know I've been waiting here for three hours? Three hours! Sitting here like an idiot!"
If it weren't for the good impression halo, Steve wouldn't have even gotten in; Tony would have blacklisted him long ago.
Steve, with a familiar air, put his arm around Tony's shoulder and walked inside. "Now it's my turn to wait for you, don't mind these details. By the way, how did you end up at a Vampire nightclub?"
This scene was too similar to Rhodes waiting three hours for Tony on the plane, only the roles were swapped.
"Hmph, just looking for some fun. What about you?" Tonydidn't want to elaborate too much, as it was hard to talk about. Wasn't this a honey trap? A girl flirted with him to go to a nightclub, and then he ended up in a Vampire's den!
"I went on a date with my fiancée. Ahem, Tony, speaking of which, have you ever 'clapped for love' with a female Vampire? How was it?" Steve winked, looking like a curious child.
Tony was so stunned by the question that he couldn't react. He suddenly woke up and looked at the other person with an unfriendly gaze. "Are you crazy? I don't want to get bitten to death halfway through!"
"Actually, I think you could try it. Don't you think exploring the difference between Vampires and ordinary people would be very interesting?"
Speechless, is this Captain America?
Tony pulled back a distance and scrutinized Steve from head to toe, a trace of doubt flashing in his intelligent eyes. "I remember the traditional Captain America was humble, righteous, and conservative, right!"
Steve had already poured himself a glass of red wine and was humming contentedly. "That was before. Now is a new era, and I also need to adapt to the changes of the times. Besides, I'm not some traditional Captain America! One must keep pace with the times!"
That makes sense!
But something felt off, didn't it?
"Haha! Well said, I hate old fuddy-duddies. The Playboy cover girls will be here soon, want to join in the fun?" Tony was indeed a playboy; besides business, it was all about women.
"Uh, I don't have a habit of playing with public transportation. Speaking of which, cover girls are not as fun as Vampires!"
Looking at the cynical Captain America, Tony was a bit out of sync.
No, Captain, you won't play with cover girls, but you want to play with Vampires?
Are you playing too wildly, or have I, Tony Stark, fallen behind the times?
"Then let's go racing! Racing is a man's romance! As a Captain of the new era, how can you not know how to race!" Tony found the other person very interesting, amusing!
"Whoever loses pays for the nightclub tonight!"
"Let's go, let's go to the garage to pick a car!" Tonyexcitedly rubbed his hands; his favorite thing was racing.
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S.H.I.E.L.D. New York office building.
"Officer, last night's Vampire escaped, killed two Nurses, a team of special forces, and a female Doctor is also missing. Surveillance discovered the man in black from last night; the Vampire seemed to call him Blade." Coulson's expression was grim; this incident was extremely heinous and caused panic.
"Has the information been sealed?" Fury didn't want information about Vampires to spread everywhere; it wasn't a good thing and would cause unnecessary trouble.
"It's sealed. We're releasing a statement about a thug attack." Hill walked in, her high-heeled leather boots clicking, possessing a more mature charm than before.
"Track down this Blade with all your might. One day, I want his information. Coulson, this matter is entrusted to you."
"Yes, Officer."
"Hill, you are responsible for collecting information on Vampires and identifying their gathering places." Furyissued another order.
"Yes." Hill responded.
As if remembering something, Fury looked at Hill again, hesitating to speak.
Hill frowned slightly. "Officer, is something wrong?"
Fury suppressed the doubt in his heart. Although it wasn't proper, he still had to do it. "How is Captain's rest? I plan to recall him and have him assist you in investigating the Vampire case. You can lead him; it will also help him quickly get familiar with the work."
Hill remembered that her husband still had vacation time. She shook her head. "He's alright, just a bit peculiar. How should I put it, he's not like the information says; he's not so rigid, and even quite interesting! Regarding work matters, I think you should tell him personally; he won't listen to me."
This was both avoiding suspicion and protection. She didn't want their intimate relationship to become a shackles, used to exert pressure.
From this moment on, she was actually starting to make the fake relationship real. She truly regarded Steve as her husband, not just a task.
Coulson hesitated to speak. He really wanted to collaborate with his idol. But he thought better of it and decided to obey orders.
"Peculiar?" Fury indeed found Captain America a bit peculiar. The person was the same, there was no mistake, it was just different from his impression.
At this moment, the phone rang.
Coulson answered the phone. "What? Speak louder! Racing? Oh, okay, I understand, continue to observe."
Looking at the two who cast him questioning glances, "The supervisor said Tony Stark and Captain are racing, and they are now heading towards New Jersey."
Racing?
Fury finally understood what was peculiar about Captain! "I mean, what if, just what if, Captain is letting loose? Then wouldn't his strange behavior be explained?"
Letting loose?
Coulson fell into deep thought, instinctively trying to explain for his idol, "Could it be post-war syndrome? After all, that year he crashed into the ice with a bomb capable of destroying the World, protecting the entire World! Now that he's awake, things have changed, and he even said he was missing a date. Is it because of this that he's acting so unusually?"
If it were anyone else, they would have been given up on long ago.
But Steve couldn't be! This was Captain America. Decades of propaganda had deeply ingrained his righteous image as a war hero in people's hearts.
Long-held beliefs would lead people to think that Captainmust have a deeper meaning behind his actions.
Captain America is a good person; how could he do anything bad!
Chapter 9 The system asked me to chase Pepper?
"Ding, a task has been triggered: Pepper Rose."
"Pepper Rose: Pepper Potts is a good girl, young and fresh, with outstanding abilities. Please become her boyfriend. (She currently only has an employment relationship with Tony.) Reward: Skill Soulmate."
Soulmate: Your girlfriend or wife won't mind you having other women.
Steve executed a handsome drift, overtaking Tony from behind and pulling ahead. He then was the first to stop at the Mikaelan Casino in Las Vegas, leading by just one second!
After stopping the car, Steve was still a bit dazed. He felt strange; why did the task suddenly pop up? And this reward, wasn't it asking him to make a mistake!
In front of the casino entrance, a beautiful woman with blonde hair, delicate skin, and in her twenties stood on the red carpet. Her face had light makeup, her fair cheeks, crimson lips, and black pearl earrings complemented each other perfectly. A lady's suit, worn on her, perfectly outlined her tall and graceful figure. Her ten rosy toes, adorned with black high heels, further enhanced her alluring charm.
When Steve looked over, his eyes lit up. This Pepper was so young, so beautiful!
Indeed, is a woman's advantage her age!
He remembered her changing quite a bit from Iron Man 1 to Avengers 4; she was indeed very beautiful at first.
Screech, Tony arrived, parked, and opened the door. "I didn't think an old ice pop like you could beat me! Using a drainage ditch to drift, you actually thought of that! Weren't you afraid of flipping over?!"
"Hehe, you let me win, you let me win. You're paying for tonight's expenses!" Steve said with a laugh, putting his arm around Tony's shoulder, his eyes fixed on Pepper, who had her hands clasped in front of her. "Do you know that beauty? I want to pursue her!"
Hearing this, Tony's expression was a bit strange. He looked at Pepper, then at Steve. For some reason, he felt like he was being cuckolded. "That's my secretary, Potts! Don't you already have a girlfriend?"
"New York State law doesn't prohibit marrying only one! You know, I'm very devoted, I don't like those women, I just want someone to settle down with." Steve pointed to the socialites and fallen women on the periphery who were dressed very revealingly and actively looking for rich men.
Then he squeezed Tony's shoulder hard, "Are we good brothers or not? Help me out!"
Good brothers? Good brothers trying to woo my future wife?
Tony's mind couldn't process it for a moment. He unceremoniously pulled away from the other party. "If you want her, go get her yourself; she's still single. By the way, if you're not going to play here, then you still claim you're not the traditional Captain America?"
"Dancing is fine, but physical intimacy is not! I'm not that kind of person!" Steve argued righteously.
Wait, going through a field of flowers is being promiscuous. Marrying two wives, that's being devoted?
Tony's mind was a bit muddled. He tossed the keys to Happy, the bodyguard behind him. "Go park the car!"
Happy took the keys and dutifully went to be a valet.
"Sir, I'm here to remind you that you have an awards ceremony to attend tonight!" Pepper took out a file, filled with a dense schedule. Her beautiful eyes subtly glanced at Steve. This man was so handsome, so cool, and very strong.
The casual clothes he wore accentuated his robust physique, highlighting his vibrant aura. He was striking; a good figure looks good in anything!
"No, no, no, not going. That kind of place is boring. I'd rather gamble a bit here. Oh, by the way, this is Steve, and he says he wants to woo you." Tony deliberately dug a pit. Hey, I'm this straightforward; let's see how you develop things now!
With that, he was the first to enter the casino.
A genius, rebellious, that was Tony!
Steve smiled at Pepper and extended his right hand. "My name is Steve Rogers, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Pepper didn't mind, as she already had a good impression of Steve due to the favorability halo. "Pepper Potts, I am Mr. Stark's personal assistant, responsible for his communication with the group and some personal schedule arrangements."
The two looked at each other for a long time, and the atmosphere became a bit romantic.
"You are beautiful and very intelligent. Beautiful women are a dime a dozen, but an interesting soul is one in a million. Would you accompany me inside for a walk? I still need to properly experience modern life." Steve spoke with a touch of sadness, that faint sorrow coupled with his melancholic eyes was heartbreaking.
"Of course, please." Pepper's interest was piqued; she felt that he looked very familiar.
The Milanka Casino, as the largest casino in Las Vegas. Upon entering, one could feel the rising excitement. Incandescent, soft lighting illuminated the entire casino as if it were daytime. Here, one couldn't feel the passage of time or fatigue; the exhilarating atmosphere made every gambler want to squeeze every last dollar dry!
A faint scent of perfume lingered in the air, and waitresses moved through the hall carrying trays. Men in suits and women in revealing clothes made up the majority.
"Steve, I feel like you look familiar, as if I've seen you somewhere before." Pepper initiated the conversation. She rarely spoke to men normally. It wasn't that she disliked them, but she had no time; work was very busy.
"Heh, do you know why Tony calls me an old ice pop?" Steve didn't answer, but instead posed another question to grab Pepper's attention.
Indeed, Pepper became curious.
Because Tony doesn't easily make friends with others, and others can't stand his personality. And giving nicknames is usually something friends do, which represents a kind of recognition, at least if not friends, then someone qualified to be friends.
How many people want to curry favor with a billionaire?
"I'm actually almost a hundred years old!" Steve leaned in and whispered in her ear, "I defeated the Nazis during World War II, but they had an atomic bomb on their plane. If left unchecked, the entire New York would have been reduced to ruins! So I crash-landed the plane in the North Pole, and then I lost consciousness. When I woke up again, it was only two days ago. Things have changed, and my friends are all gone."
These words were incredibly shocking. Pepper gasped, covering her crimson lips, her beautiful eyes filled with shock and admiration. "You, you are Captain America! The war hero!"
"It's not much of a hero; I'm just a survivor. Those soldiers who sacrificed their lives for peace, they are the heroes!" Steve humbly shook his head, but his puffed-out chest and straight back didn't look humble at all!
Pepper linked her arms through his, a joyful smile on her pretty face. "You're really Steve? Oh my god, I actually met a superhero! I'm so surprised! Wait, can you give me an autograph later?"
Chapter 10 Iron Man: Let Captain America teach me how to pick up girls!
Tony, who was surrounded by beautiful women, was playing baccarat when the corner of his eye caught his secretary, Pepper, holding Steve's arm. This scene made his brain crash!
What's going on? Is Potts that easy to get?
You, Steve, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes! And you said you were traditional!
"Of course, Potts, can I call you Pepper?" Steve took the opportunity to ask, giving her a nickname, which was a sign of increasing intimacy.
Pepper, of course, knew what was happening, she just thought it was pretty good. "Of, of course you can."
"Pepper, let's find a place to sit and have a drink. To be honest, don't laugh, I don't understand any of the devices here. I'm an old-fashioned person who hasn't adapted to the new era yet." Steve whispered into her ear, a very ambiguous posture.
Tony's eyes nearly popped out. If he wasn't sure this was Captain America, he probably would have wanted to hit someone! I treat you like a brother, and you're hitting on my secretary, right?
Alright, alright, so this is how you want to play!
Watching Pepper walk to the restaurant with Steve, arm in arm, could this be the start of a date?
After they eat, are they going to get a room to rest?
No! I can't let him succeed!
Tony thought it over and over, then picked up his phone, pushing away the socialite beside him.
On the other side.
A banquet hosted by the Military was attended by many celebrities and businessmen, and an outstanding trophy was about to be awarded to Tony, their long-time supplier.
But when it was time for the award, he didn't show up. This made Major Rhodes, the host, lose a lot of face. Fortunately, Obama, the second-in-command vice president of Stark Industries, came to accept the award on his behalf, which saved them from embarrassment.
Rhodes, full of Fire, received a call from Tony. As soon as he answered, he complained, "Tony, did you forget there was a banquet tonight? Do you know how embarrassed I was when I was on stage to present you with an award, and you didn't show up?"
Tony held the phone away from his ear. After Rhodesfinished complaining, he said excitedly, "Rhodes, you won't believe it, I met a legendary figure, your Military's idol!"
"What idol? We don't do that effeminate South Korean stuff here!" Rhodes' attention was diverted, and his original anger and complaints vanished.
"It's Captain America! Isn't Captain America your soldiers' idol? He's awake, hey, you wouldn't believe it, he was dug out of the ice. I'm with him right now, I'm in Las Vegas, want to come see?" Tony thought of a brilliant idea, not only could it keep Steve away from his secretary, but it would also be legitimate!
"Huh? Captain America? Really? Don't lie to me!" Rhodesalmost jumped up. That was a war hero the United Stateshad been promoting all along! For World Peace, he willingly crashed a plane with a nuclear warhead into an iceberg, sacrificing himself for the safety of millions!
If such a person isn't a hero, who is?
"No fake, I even ran into him at a nightclub last night, thanks to him for saving me. Hey, you come over and confirm it first. Aren't we going to have an exhibition in the Middle East in a few days? How about you apply to bring him along?"
This was Tony's goal! To bring Steve along as a bodyguard.
Firstly, he valued his strength, and secondly, he wanted to keep him away from his secretary.
For some reason, Tony had a premonition, a twitching eyelid, about the trip a few days later, as if something bad was about to happen. This was also one of the reasons he called Steve, wanting Captain America to escort him.
"Okay, I'll be right there." Rhodes excitedly ended the call. That was Captain America! It would be too regrettable not to meet such a legendary figure!
In the restaurant.
Steve was talking about interesting stories from World War II. After waking up, he received a salary and wasn't worried about money, but he needed time to adapt to this new era. He didn't need to use any special techniques, he just needed to tell his story.
Pepper's expression was focused, her eyes filled with admiration, "Why did you throw yourself on the grenade back then?"
No one would be so noble, with such lofty character, perhaps not even one in ten thousand people!
This was very difficult to understand, and very difficult to do.
Steve knew his chance had come. He slightly raised his head, looking into Pepper's beautiful eyes, his voice firm and carrying an unquestionable aura, "If I had run away then, it would have resulted in the deaths of a dozen comrades. I thought, if I sacrifice myself for everyone else to survive, then everything I do will be meaningful! My father was also a soldier, so I have always taken protecting my home and country as my ideal to achieve!"
"It's a pity." Steve lowered his head, his expression becoming melancholic.
Seeing the war hero like this, Pepper felt a pang of heartache. She was completely engrossed in his story.
"A pity about what?"
"It's a pity I don't have a family. Every time I see others with their families, the happy laughter and joy, I feel very envious." Steve reached out and took Pepper's fair hand, looking at her with sincere eyes, "Pepper, can we try dating?"
"Ah?" Pepper was stumped by this request. She hadn't expected him to ask that, and for a moment, she didn't know how to answer.
"Alas, it seems I was presumptuous. An old-era relic like me is not worthy of finding love in this era." Steveretreated to advance, feigning sadness and lowering his head.
"No, it's not."
Pepper held Steve's hand back, a shy blush rising on her fair face, her whole person exuding the charm of first love, "I, I can."
"Really?"
"Really!"
Pepper squeezed his hand tightly, her eyes filled with joy and determination, "I might not be a competent girlfriend, so don't you regret it!"
"No regrets, I will cherish you with my life, Pepper, can I have a kiss?" Steve was being a bit too much, taking advantage of the situation!
"Okay, mmph!"
After Tony ended the call, seeing the two of them being intimate, he almost dropped his phone.
"This Steve! He's really not the traditional Captain America! How did he do it?"
Tony was bewildered. He knew very well what kind of person Pepper was: capable, beautiful, and pleasant to talk to. Unfortunately, he had never felt anything for her, perhaps not wanting to harm her. Now, seeing the duck he thought he had slip away, it made him a little uncomfortable. What the heck!
"No! I must become friends with Steve! Let him teach me how to pick up women!"
Being able to make women fall into his arms without superpowers, he was jealous of that ability!
Steve, meanwhile, heard the system's prompt.
"Ding, Pepper Potts has become your girlfriend. Mission complete."
"Ding, Tony Stark has become your friend. Mission complete."