Chapter 91 Serum Evolution Reward
Half a month later.
Security Council Secretary-General Pierce resigned and recommended S.H.I.E.L.D. Deputy Director Hill to take over his position.
He himself became a Senior Advisor and was responsible for external liaison, effectively in a semi-retired state.
Sharon was promoted to Deputy Secretary-General, assisting Hill with daily affairs.
This news was somewhat sudden; each position had its specific occupant, and the Secretary-General's role was not one just anyone could fill.
He not only had to report to the Security Council on S.H.I.E.L.D.'s mission execution but also maintain contact with the Council and the Military.
Below him, he supervised S.H.I.E.L.D., as Security Councilmembers were the top three power-holders from various countries and did not have time to monitor S.H.I.E.L.D.'s every small and large affair.
Therefore, the Secretary-General not only needed outstanding ability but also had to be eloquent and possess excellent diplomatic skills.
More importantly, he needed seniority; if someone without prior service in S.H.I.E.L.D. was suddenly parachuted in, he would be completely ruined!
Don't ask why, because such things had happened before.
Otherwise, Pierce would not have been able to hold his position; expecting Terrorists not to use extreme methods was simply unrealistic!
Originally, the plan was to support Sharon's ascent; she came from the CIA and transferred to S.H.I.E.L.D.
However, she lacked the seniority of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s three giants: Fury, Hill, and Coulson.
To control HYDRA's S.H.I.E.L.D. branch, Steve proposed that Hill take over Pierce's position.
This position primarily involved clerical work and did not require going to the front lines or risking danger, making it very suitable for pregnancy.
"Ding, the mission to control HYDRA's S.H.I.E.L.D. branch is complete."
"Serum evolution reward has been transmitted."
Early morning is perfect for a run, escorting Hill to the Washington headquarters for her inauguration.
Steve also uncharacteristically got up for a morning run, jogging around the Tidal Basin.
If not for his kidneys being over-exercised recently and needing a rest, he might not have come out to run.
The power of jealousy is truly terrifying; even though Sharon and Nissa were both at their limit, they still gritted their teeth and persevered, a willpower that was truly moving.
"Let's try the effect of the new serum!"
Steve said, then began to accelerate, his entire body moving so fast that he left afterimages.
Previously, a Super Soldier's full-speed charge could reach about sixty kilometers per hour, which was clearly demonstrated in Captain America 3.
Now, Steve was not using his full power, only half his speed, and it had already reached one hundred kilometers per hour!
The most direct result was that as he charged, a Black man who was jogging was thrown flying by the inertia of the rushing air current.
He fell into the lake with a splash!
The serum further enhanced his reaction speed and brain nerves; even at such high speeds, he could still clearly see things in front of him and around him.
He didn't get caught in a blur, unable to judge the environmental situation!
He stomped the ground to create a pivot point, and with the help of the air current, he turned quickly without any decrease in speed.
The Tidal Basin's running track is about three kilometers long, and he completed it in less than two minutes!
This speed was simply terrifying!
Returning to the starting point, Steve wasn't out of breath at all, only feeling a bit hungry, indicating that his physical energy consumption was too high and he needed to eat something to recover.
"Hey, buddy, are you alright!"
Steve looked at the Black man clinging to the shore, finding him somewhat familiar.
"Uh, I'm fine, are you Captain America?"
Falcon hadn't fully processed the sight of Captain America running so fast; it was simply exaggerated!
Is this the power of a Super Soldier?
At this speed, one person could wipe out an entire army!
Steve reached out his hand and pulled him up.
"Yes, my name is Steve Rogers, what do you go by?"
Steve smiled and extended his hand, showing no shame about having blown the other person into the lake.
What was there to be ashamed of? It was Falcon's own bad luck; his body was too weak, blown away by a gust of wind. Could he be blamed for that?
"Sam Wilson, working at the Retired Military Service Office."
Falcon reached out to shake Captain America's hand; he was certainly excited, but he seemed a bit disheveled right now!
"Go back and change, we can grab some breakfast."
Steve patted the other's shoulder, looking towards a distant restaurant.
"That one looks good, it's on me."
"Okay!"
--
Becoming too familiar too quickly, they chatted casually during their first meeting.
They learned where each other worked, discussed current events for a while, and then exchanged phone numbers before leaving.
Steve turned and headed to a pool hall; it was early morning, and it hadn't opened yet.
Polaris, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, was waiting at the door early, and when she saw Steve approach, she smiled brightly and opened the door for him.
The spring sunlight fell on her clean face, and her light dark-green short hair danced in the wind, giving off a strong first-love vibe.
She wore black tight leather pants and high-collared leather boots. Her cool and capable aura was very similar to Hill's style, but she was younger, her complexion fairer, and especially the naturally exuded wild and untamed temperament—she was truly Magneto's daughter!
There was no one inside; Polaris walked to the bar and took out the snacks and drinks she had prepared earlier.
"Steve, thank you for coming! This is the breakfast I prepared for you, I hope you like it."
Steve didn't stand on ceremony, sitting down to eat, his stomach growling with hunger.
Watching Captain America devour his food, Polarisleaned on the bar with her hands, cradling her cheeks, observing him with a hint of curiosity.
His handsome face was firm and resolute. The bulging muscles were full of explosive power; when he was calm, he was like a lurking tiger, low-key and reserved, yet making her feel incredibly at ease.
In less than five minutes, a large table of snacks was consumed by Steve, and he still didn't feel full enough.
The serum had enhanced his physical qualities in all aspects, and now the serum had evolved again.
His overall physical fitness had improved, along with a significant increase in appetite and energy storage.
All human activities, whether physical labor or mental calculation, require energy consumption.
Energy storage has its limits.
If an ordinary person is compared to a bucket, then a Super Soldier is a large water tank.
And now, after his second evolution, he was like a small reservoir!
"Lorna, do you still have family?"
Hearing Captain America's question, Polaris lowered her head shyly; she had returned to her organization to report earlier and also spoke of her experiences.
Additionally, she had to deal with the death of her boyfriend, but Eclipse's brothers seemed to blame everything on her and kept bothering her.
"I should."
"How have you been doing lately? You can share any joys or troubles with me; I'm a good listener.
If you have any difficulties, you can also tell me, I will do my best to help you, my friend."
Steve smiled at Polaris, but in his heart, he was thinking about how to make her his girlfriend.
If he didn't pursue her, wouldn't Eclipse have died in vain?
Such a beautiful, stunning, and wild woman was truly rare.
Chapter 92: Captain America: Five times a day, two hours each time
"Steve, I'm not actually a normal person. I'm… how should I put it? I'm someone with strange abilities. The Militaryhas been hunting us, calling us Mutants!"
Polaris grabbed her dark green short hair with both hands, scratching it somewhat frantically, appearing a bit flustered and unsure how to express herself.
Steve, however, smiled. He reached out and ruffled Polaris's hair, a gesture that was both doting and somewhat like flirting.
"I know. I'm like you. The Super Soldier Program was about weaponizing humans. The Super Soldiers created are too powerful compared to ordinary people.
Now, politicians and the Military just need me. They need me to deal with those unnatural cases.
Their surveillance of me has never stopped, and they've never truly trusted me.
Even during World War II, they extracted my blood to replicate the Super Soldier Serum."
Steve recounted his experiences, and if he wanted to, he could completely portray himself as a victim.
Sure enough, when Polaris looked up at Steve, her eyes held not only gratitude but also a hint of recognition.
"You must have had a very hard time, haven't you?"
"It's alright. I'm used to it. I've been asleep for nearly seventy years, already an old relic from the last century.
I'm trying hard to adapt to modern life, Lorna. You're one of my few friends.
I can see that you're very kind, and I also need your help.
We're friends; helping each other is perfectly normal!"
The two looked at each other, seeing sincerity in each other's eyes.
In the environment of a lone man and woman, the atmosphere became a bit ambiguous.
They should have moved closer and then kissed.
Polaris, however, let out a chuckle, covering her dark green lipstick with her palm, her eyes showing a hint of slyness and faint shyness.
"Just friends?"
"Or perhaps comrades-in-arms?"
Steve, completely oblivious to romance, retorted, playing hard to get?
"Perhaps."
Polaris bent down and pulled out a blueprint from under the bar. She then spread it out, leaning over to hold it down, perfectly showcasing her graceful figure and her fair cleavage.
Not grand, but with great potential.
Perfect for growing up with!
This was a Military Base, and she had no idea where she got the blueprint from.
"I previously collaborated with Wilson's gang in New York. Besides money, the reward also included information about my father from the gang leader, Kingpin."
Her pristine white finger rested on the Military Base, and one's gaze was easily drawn to her exquisite dark green nail polish.
It seemed Polaris really liked this color. Did she like green?
"Your father wouldn't happen to be named Eric, would he?"
Steve probed, looking at the rebellious yet docile beautiful young woman in front of him.
[Polaris has a high level of favorability towards you. She wants to ask for your help to rescue her father. (If delayed by half a month, a special mission can be triggered)]
Oh? Another mission!
As expected of the system that taught him to slack off; even rescuing someone could be put off for half a month!
"Yes, his name is Eric. He attacked a Military general previously and was subsequently imprisoned.
I'm a bit unsure now whether he truly is my father, so I want to rescue him and speak with him face-to-face.
My mother is no longer with us. Before she passed, she hoped I could find my father and pay respects at her grave."
As Polaris spoke, tears welled up in her bright eyes. She had lived with her mother since childhood, and her father's whereabouts were unknown.
Despite this, her mother never forgot her father, even saying he was a great hero.
If it weren't for her mother's dying wish, and her own desire to find her father and experience familial love, she wouldn't want to get involved in this mess!
Rescuing someone from a heavily guarded Military Base?
The U.S. soldiers nowadays weren't so incompetent!
"Edith, investigate the situation at this Base."
"Received, Master."
S.H.I.E.L.D.'s database contains many classified files and data, with strong defenses capable of withstanding thousands of hackers simultaneously.
But Edith had permissions granted by Hill and Sharon, allowing her to navigate S.H.I.E.L.D.'s network like a fish in Water, finding any information she wanted.
Unless the information was stored in physical form, then there would be no way.
"Don't worry, I can help you. First, we need to investigate the Military Base's situation, then formulate a plan.
But there's one condition: you must listen to my command and not act impulsively, otherwise, all our efforts will be in vain, and I will end up in prison."
When Steve talked about sneaking around, he wasn't sleepy anymore!
Polaris looked at the excited Captain America, and her heart was filled with nothing but gratitude.
The Mutant team she joined didn't approve of her actions and refused to provide help.
Plus, their relationship wasn't good, so no one else came to help her.
"Steve, I'll listen to you. Are you truly willing to help me? Can I ask why?"
Polaris was neither a naive nor a simple-minded person. She had been out in the world for a long time; a poor child learns early, and her experience made her a seasoned veteran.
Before, she had indeed intended to use a honey trap to get Captain America to help her, but after their conversation, she found herself falling for him!
Playing a role turned into genuine feelings!
Captain America's charm was hard for any woman to resist, unless they were initially bitter enemies; otherwise, they would always be swayed.
"I have one flaw, which is being a philanderer. But I also have another virtue, which is being responsible."
This answer was a bit evasive and didn't directly address the question.
But Polaris understood. She blinked, a playful hint on her wild, pretty face.
"You have many girlfriends?"
"I have many, and I plan to marry them this year. I don't want to be a scumbag, and I don't want to just play around.
In my opinion, either you start with the intention of marriage and growing old together.
Or you refuse the idea of just playing around from the very beginning. Perhaps this is why Tony often laughs at me for being an old-fashioned traditionalist."
Steve spread his hands, making a helpless gesture.
The famous Captain America, publicized for decades, was a playboy?
No!
Playboy implies a scumbag, the type who breaks up after playing around.
Captain America, at most, could be considered quite benevolent, because he genuinely intended marriage, not just playing around.
Boyfriend/girlfriend and husband/wife; certainly, the marital relationship is more secure.
That's why Polaris immediately understood. If it was geared towards marriage, she didn't seem so unwilling to accept it.
Although it meant sharing Captain America with other women, this was Captain America! He had the right, and he could make women willing.
"Hehehe, not many men nowadays possess such traditional values, not even my father can compare to you."
Polaris covered her mouth and chuckled sweetly. If her size were a bit larger, it would certainly be eye-catching. But this was also good, it highlighted genuine substance!
"Steve, I've met many men. Many men have pursued me, but without exception, they all just wanted my body.
You're different. Even if you have many women, it's hard for me to feel any aversion towards you.
There's also a question that makes me very curious, it might be a bit presumptuous, but why do they agree?"
Many people had asked this question, but the answer was always the same.
"Two hours each time, five times a day. They couldn't handle it, so they agreed."
Steve proudly raised his head. This was the benefit brought by the perfect Super Soldier Serum.
Other replicated versions did not have this kind of enhancement; the genuine article was just stronger than the pirated one!
Chapter 93 Open the door! CIA Deputy Director Valentina
This answer was a bit special, and it left Polarisspeechless.
This seems a bit too harsh; who could handle that? How could this be? Do old workhorses really not die from exhaustion?
While I asked you to tell the truth, I didn't ask you to tell the whole truth!
A pair of jewel-like eyes rotated, revealing a hint of petulance, shyness, and anticipation!
Polaris didn't know what she was anticipating, perhaps two hours?
"You're not just bragging, are you?"
"You'll know if you try it!"
Steve raised an eyebrow with a mischievous grin. Why did his words make him feel like a big bad wolf who committed all sorts of evil deeds?
Changing the subject, he became serious again, as if what he had just said was merely a joke.
"Just kidding, I see you as a compatriot, a beautiful compatriot I like.
You possess an indomitable will to fight, which reminds me of my own memories of resolutely joining the army to combat the Nazis.
Give me half a month; there will be no problem. Your father will be fine."
Although it would take some time, if Captain Americahelped, the success rate would definitely be more than ten times higher than if she went alone!
They chatted for a while longer and had lunch together.
After bidding farewell to Steve, Polaris's smiling face became a little melancholic.
Abandoned by her team, with her mother gone, all she had left was the belief in finding her biological father.
"Perhaps starting a family with Steve wouldn't be bad?"
Polaris was startled by this thought. She longed for family affection. That way, she wouldn't be lonely; the taste of loneliness could drive a person mad!
--
As soon as he returned to the S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquartersbuilding, not-so-good news arrived.
Tony was attacked while participating in a car race in Morocco!
This was not a big deal. After a superhero revealed his identity, he had to face various villainous retaliations.
Since Tony revealed his Iron Man identity, it caused quite a stir. He also
arrested many Terrorists and arms dealers, and these people had intricate connections behind them.
They could be the frontmen for certain big figures, and they suffered heavy losses after Tony's interference.
The remaining members of the Ten Rings Gang, whose base in Afghanistan was destroyed earlier, sought revenge, giving Whiplash an opportunity to approach him.
Tony's genius lies in the fact that no one in the World can replicate the Arc Reactor.
The miniaturized Arc Reactor, in terms of portability and energy supply, is comparable to carrying a large power plant, and its quality is far superior to electric current.
The U.S. Congress had always wanted to claim his Iron Man Suit and Arc Reactor technology, even going so far as to instigate hearings.
Unfortunately, Tony thwarted them all. Now, what happened in Morocco was Whiplash replicating and manufacturing an Arc Reactor!
This would undoubtedly lead to a further reshuffling of forces across the World, and Tony's most cherished halo would be shattered!
When you are the only one in the World with this top-secret technology, you can still bargain.
But now that the situation has changed, it is certain that Tony will face considerable trouble.
"My dear, if you have time, please come to the office."
Sharon called, her tone revealing laziness and satisfaction.
Although she was no match for Steve, she was exhausted after getting up early, but with the serum's enhancement, she recovered quickly.
The more powerful a life form, the harder it is to conceive offspring.
Especially since she was also a super soldier, the difficulty increased sharply.
She could only be more frequent, more often, and perhaps still have a chance to get pregnant.
"I'm free anytime."
Steve ended the call and walked towards the elevator. When his wife called, he naturally had time. If it were someone else's call, it would depend on his mood.
He wasn't called the King of Slacking for nothing!
He arrived at the Secretary-General's office.
Besides Hill and Sharon, there was also a woman wearing fluorescent purple sunglasses, with a strand of white hair dyed into her bangs. Her black and white shoulder-length hair fell loosely, and her face was exquisitely made up. Faint nasolabial folds and crow's feet spoke of the many hardships she had endured, indicating that she was a beautiful woman in her youth.
The woman proactively stood up and extended her hand to Steve, her face adorned with an extremely fake smile.
"Hello, Captain, I am Valentina, the Deputy Director of the CIA. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Valentina? The name sounded familiar.
"You wouldn't happen to be Fury's wife or old flame, would you?"
Steve briefly shook her hand, his gaze shifting to Hill and Sharon.
Hill sat in the office chair, looking somewhat tired.
Since becoming pregnant, she, like other pregnant women, showed obvious signs of drowsiness.
Serving as Secretary-General allowed her to disregard vacation limits, taking maternity leave whenever she wished.
Moreover, this position made it convenient for her to conceal her pregnancy, as she did not want the outside World to know she was pregnant.
An Agent's child needed to be kept secret, and must be kept secret. For the child in her womb, she would break all boundaries and protect her child at all costs.
Sharon, dressed as a stylish urbanite, walked over in open-backed pointed-toe high heels.
She sat in the main seat of the sofa and brewed tea, not coffee, which meant they would be talking for a while, and it was about serious matters.
If it were just pleasantries, it would have been a cup of coffee.
"Hehe, Captain is joking. My husband passed away a long time ago. He even joined your Howling Commandos and was your comrade-in-arms!"
After she said this, Steve scrutinized Valentina, his expression somewhat peculiar.
"Are you also a centenarian?"
Pfft!
Sharon couldn't help but laugh, finding her husband too humorous and too good at retorting! This clearly showed he had an issue with Valentina, seeing that the other party was difficult to deal with, and he was taking preemptive action.
Sharon was Peggy's niece. As for why she, in her twenties, had an aunt in her nineties, that would require asking how her grandmother had her mother late in life, and her mother married relatively late. Thus, she had an aunt like Peggy and was a little princess cherished by all.
Valentina's mouth twitched, looking somewhat speechless.
She had long heard that Captain America was a little different after waking up. Seeing him today was truly an eye-opener!
"Captain is such a joker. I came today to ask Captain for a favor. Our CIA has a mission that requires S.H.I.E.L.D.'s assistance to complete."
"Then you should communicate with the Secretary-General and the Director. I am only a Level Six Agent and cannot help you."
Steve interrupted her before she finished speaking.
Regardless, he felt that Valentina had ill intentions.
[Valentina, your favorability towards her is twenty. This mission of hers is related to Mutants, and it also involves the Vampire Princess Danica.]
Seeing the panel prompt, Steve's mind quickly raced.
Mutants?
Vampires?
Do these two factions have contact?
His fingers tapped rhythmically on the sofa, and he looked at Valentina, who, no matter how much he provoked her, as long as it didn't hit a nerve, always maintained a smiling expression, a typical smiling tiger!
It's a trap!
Chapter 94 What do you want to do with the Security Council's black material!
"What mission? Tell me about it. If you want my help, you need to have a reward ready. But first, no 'body repayment' accepted!"
Steve decided to find out more. If it was profitable, then without a doubt, a full-force deployment! Just watch me snatch it from you!
Pfft!
This time, even Hill was amused. She didn't mind Stevefinding other women. After all, she was already pregnant and couldn't fulfill her wife's duties, nor could she 'dance at dawn' anymore.
Valentina truly wondered if she had encountered a fake Captain America. Why was this guy so annoying?
Body repayment?
She might dare to offer it, but would Captain Americadare to accept? Does he really think he's Soldier Boy?
"Three years ago, a top FBI Agent defected. He had undergone a special experiment, but it failed.
We've been tracking his whereabouts ever since. Recently, a former Military employee contacted him.
That Agent has now changed his identity and calls himself Ajax (Deadpool 1). He's kidnapping and luring a large number of marginalized individuals for experiments.
This behavior is outrageous, a blatant disregard for human life, disrupting social order, and threatening national security.
Captain, will you let such Terrorists go?"
By the end, she had resorted to moral blackmail!
"Hmm, indeed. But why should I solve the problems created by your FBI, CIA, and Military?
Is this moral blackmail? Using core values to fool others is one thing, but saying all this in front of me?"
Steve looked a bit disdainful, his peripheral vision catching the half-aged woman whose chest was heaving with anger.
Valentina took a few deep breaths, calming her anger and suppressing the urge to explode.
If anyone ever said Captain America was a moral paragon, a model of justice, and a leader by example again, she'd be the first to slap them twice!
Phew!
She picked up her teacup and took a sip. If Sharon hadn't insisted that Captain America's mission required talking to him directly, she wouldn't have come here to waste her breath.
Admittedly, Steve was Captain America, but in her eyes, he was just a tool!
Giving you face, I'd call you Uncle Tai—ahem, giving you face, I'd call you Captain. Without face, I'd send you straight to your grave!
The main reason was that this mission was very difficult, involving Mutants.
Mutants have all sorts of strange abilities, and once trained, one person taking down a well-trained elite squad is not a problem; they are excellent workhorses!
Ajax is a former Agent and a Mutant who has wiped out many special forces teams sent to capture him.
Originally, Valentina wanted to invite General Stryker(who appeared in all X-Men movies) for help.
But that old dog's demands were excessive, asking not only for money and supplies but also for her to essentially work for free!
Moreover, the Military's lax discipline even led them to make advances on her.
With an average of sixteen U.S. female soldiers, one is either unmarried and pregnant or pregnant out of wedlock, which shows how bad the discipline is.
It was precisely because there was no other way, and HYDRA's forces couldn't be mobilized.
Gorgon had recently been bothering Green Goblin, who kept raiding his businesses, treating him like a cash cow to exploit.
Little did he know that Steve had assigned four Winter Soldiers to cause trouble, and no one would have expected four Super Soldiers to suddenly appear!
Baron Strucker, who could have helped her, was busy researching the captured Abomination and Leader (Mr. Blue), and simply couldn't spare the time.
At her wit's end, but unwilling to miss this opportunity, Valentina came to S.H.I.E.L.D. for help.
At worst, she would share a piece of the pie, as long as she got the biggest share.
She never expected to run into Captain America, what the hell! She definitely didn't check the calendar today!
"Regarding the Mutant data, I can authorize giving all of it to S.H.I.E.L.D., including the Military's X-Project!"
Valentina offered her bargaining chip. She couldn't really offer 'body repayment,' could she?
"I need your help publicizing something and finding dirt on Security Council members.
Violent crime is becoming more frequent, and Agent work is so hard, so it's time for a raise!"
Steve's words were meant to drag Valentina into the water. Why did he want dirt?
Was it really as simple as getting a raise?
Having dirt meant control.
Madam, you wouldn't want dirt on you and your children and family to be exposed, would you?
Valentina's eyes changed instantly. She looked at Captain America with a strange gaze, seemingly a bit surprised.
"Using dirt to threaten Security Council members, not to mention whether it would succeed, just this method alone isn't Captain America's style, is it?"
To be talkative, confrontational, flirtatious, two hours, seven times a night—these weren't considered flaws.
But for a great and righteous figure to actually use dirt to threaten Senators, that truly surprised and incredulous her.
After so many years of propaganda, Captain America had always been a synonym for positivity; all imaginable good qualities could be seen in him.
If his image collapsed, it would be a great disappointment and make people despise him.
"Of course, I wouldn't do that, but what the two Secretaries-General do is none of my business!"
This scene of Steve was very much like threatening Sitwell in Captain America 2. What he couldn't do didn't mean Black Widow couldn't do it; the result would be the same anyway!
A clever loophole!
"Okay, I agree. Can we cooperate now?"
Valentina's impression of Steve changed a few more degrees in her heart, from calm to alert and wary.
Who said Captain America was upright?
Step forward! Let's see if she slaps him!
"Yes, tell me what you want, alive or dead."
Steve waved his hand and leaned back on the sofa. With the serum reward in hand, he now really wanted to fight ten!
Not fight bad guys, but fight ten Sharons!
After a pleasant conversation, Sharon rose to see Valentina off, and both sides had talked very amicably.
The CIA and S.H.I.E.L.D. had no conflict of interest, even though they were both intelligence agencies.
One was responsible for mundane affairs, the other for supernatural events, and they could even cooperate with each other.
Hill remained seated, not participating in the negotiations. She observed with a cold eye, thinking about the issues from an outsider's perspective.
"My dear, I see Valentina has considerable ambition.
Her rise, besides relying on her deceased husband's status, also comes from manipulating various Senators and superiors.
The Director of the CIA, Coudic, is Gorgon's man. If we can use Valentina to bring Coudic down, the pressure on S.H.I.E.L.D. will be much less."
As mentioned before, Pierce's power and assets were essentially S.H.I.E.L.D. alone.
Outside S.H.I.E.L.D., his external connections could only rely on private channels.
S.H.I.E.L.D. had always done the dirty work for Gorgon, this HYDRA branch leader. If the Avengers hadn't appeared, this situation would have continued indefinitely.
Supernatural powers broke the balance and also provided an opportunity to break the deadlock.
If they didn't want to be controlled by others, they had to develop their own sources of income.
Gorgon had always used the Security Council and the Council to restrain S.H.I.E.L.D. Taking out his right-hand men, and if there was a chance to take out Gorgon as well, that would be ideal!
Chapter 95: Leading Polaris to rescue his father-in-law Magneto
Echo One Base.
Built in a desert, this place, though called a military Base, actually conducted many unknown experiments.
Once a prisoner escaped, with nothing but yellow sand stretching to the horizon, there was nowhere to hide, making it very easy to be locked down.
Under the cover of night, Steve drove a motorcycle, carrying Polaris, to the perimeter of the military Base.
The upgraded motorcycle could not only travel through deserts, snow, and swamps, but also had a silent function, lacking the usual Ruckus.
They approached the Base perimeter stealthily, with no Sentinel able to detect them.
Changing into a pitch-black combat suit, Steve took out a telescope to look at the perimeter defenses.
On average, a squad of soldiers patrolled every thirty seconds, and the surrounding barbed wire was electrified with high voltage, meaning instant death upon contact.
The five-meter-high wall also had a one-meter-high barbed wire fence, and every fifty meters, a camera monitored an area.
Polaris looked at the heavily guarded Base, feeling a headache; her decision to wait for Steve's support was correct.
By herself, let alone rescuing someone, even getting in would be difficult.
After silently calculating the surrounding situation and combining it with the map in his mind, Steve gradually formed an idea.
"Edith, can you hack into the surveillance? Loop the footage."
"It will take one minute, Master."
Electronic eyes are troublesome, but what if they were blind?
"Wait a moment, I'll deal with the surveillance first. Don't worry, with me here, everything will be fine."
Steve brushed her dark green short hair; her skin was truly White, and a White complexion covers a multitude of flaws. No matter how a woman looks, her skin can add points, giving a pure sense of beauty.
Polaris tilted her head slightly, pressing her cheek against her palm, her eyes showing a hint of shyness.
If her father was truly rescued, she would not only need to evade capture but also fulfill her promise.
It wasn't about pledging herself to him, but working under Captain America, like a follower, not the kind who would voluntarily resign.
While Edith hacked into the surveillance system, Stevealso checked his new mission.
"Mission: Go to Echo One Base to rescue Magneto Erik, ensuring the target survives to reach the MutantBrotherhood's station.
Reward: Captain America's combat suit with an attached warehouse."
The reward was decent, and the most important part was the attached warehouse.
This meant the combat suit, like the motorcycle, could be repaired, stored separately, and most importantly, upgraded!
He hadn't expected the system, which usually slacked off, to give such a good reward. It couldn't just turn him into Captain Marvel, could it?
"Master, surveillance is under control, you can infiltrate safely."
Edith's cold, electronic synthesized voice came through.
"Are you ready? Don't scream. If you can't control it, cover your mouth."
Before Polaris could react, she was embraced around her waist, and she was lifted into the air.
Carried by Captain America, she flew over the wall and electric fence, then glided forward.
He didn't use any tools; she didn't know how he did it!
Polaris's eyes looked at Steve with curiosity; was he also a Mutant?
Mutant abilities are bizarre and defy explanation!
The patrolling Sentinels didn't notice anything; Captain America above them passed over one camp after another.
Using Tarot Martial Arts to scale walls and buildings, with Edith providing constant guidance, the military camp's surveillance actually became his guiding lights, truly turning the tables!
They arrived at a high-rise office, the workspace of Colonel Hendley, who was in charge of defense.
As soon as they landed, they heard sounds unsuitable for children; could he be taking advantage of female soldiers under him during work hours?
Indeed, the U.S. military's conduct was disgusting.
Steve disdained such people the most; he was aiming for marriage, while these scumbags would just pull up their pants and deny everything.
In contrast, he was practically a saint!
After knocking out the two, he took out two high-tech masks, the same kind Black Widow used in Captain America 2.
They only needed to be placed over the face of the person to be imitated, and the mask would automatically simulate it; it was one of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s high-tech products.
A prompt quickly appeared on the panel.
[Disguised as Hendley, you will not be questioned when leaving the Base.]
Hmm? That seemed like a good retreat option?
After replicating their faces, he raised his hand and shot them both, sending them to their deaths.
Then, he put on the disguise mask and clothes, and had Polaris disguise herself as his secretary. The two swaggered towards the prison where Magneto was held.
He had always thought Magneto should be held under the Pentagon, but after checking the S.H.I.E.L.D.database, Steve found no mention of the Cuban Missile Crisis or Mutants being involved in an assassination attempt on the President.
The former was not a secret; too many people knew about it to hide it. The latter was classified, but not in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s eyes.
This also explained why Magneto would be held here; it was most likely for research.
"You two, get out. The Colonel needs to speak with the prisoner."
The guards didn't sense anything amiss. The leading Captain wanted to inquire about procedures, but Steveglared at him, and he immediately knew better than to ask, leaving promptly.
Upholding the law?
Easy to say, but tomorrow he might be transferred to wash toilets for some fabricated reason.
This was no joke; the U.S. military was like that, and there were many gays! Washing toilets was a minor matter; getting assaulted would be truly ridiculous!
Magneto's prison was very special, made entirely of plastic, and this plastic was very sturdy.
It couldn't compare to steel, but with mortal strength, it couldn't be broken.
Wearing a prison uniform, Magneto sat quietly on a chair, with no one to talk to and no entertainment.
This version of Magneto was still very young, and his appearance was not just similar to Fassbender's, but identical.
It was hard to imagine him having such a beautiful daughter as Polaris, and Wanda also didn't resemble him at all!
What the hell!
"Erik, are you ready?"
Steve smiled and threw him a set of clothes.
Magneto, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them, his sharp gaze sweeping over Steve and his secretary.
"I don't know anything."
"Alright, stop acting. Change your clothes, we need to leave quickly."
Steve grabbed the sturdy plastic isolation bar and, with a little force, tore the entire door off.
Magneto's eyelids twitched; this guy was not simple!
Quickly changing into a guard's uniform, Magneto walked out and saw the iron bar Steve handed him.
"What does this mean?"
"Use this to knock out all the guards outside, then we'll leave."
Steve really wanted to witness Magneto's abilities. To say he wasn't envious would be a lie.
That night, an enraged Polaris directly controlled over twenty firearms, unleashing a barrage of fire on Bullseye. He only saw the numbers, not the effort and sweat.
The two father and daughter, each with an iron bar, looked at each other with undisguised surprise when they saw that both could control magnetic fields, making metal fly.
Polaris knew she had found her father, feeling a mix of unfamiliarity, fear, bewilderment, surprise, and a hint of resentment!
And a bit of reluctance to approach!
Magneto found Polaris very familiar; could she be a relative of his?
The thought flashed through his mind, but the iron bar in his hand showed no hesitation.
In an instant, all the guards outside had their heads bashed in.
Occasionally, those who weren't knocked out suffered an even worse fate; their steel helmets, under the influence of the magnetic field, crushed their heads!