By the way, because Norman's private car was requisitioned by Aaron, he had to buy a Jetta that his son Harry suggested.
Well, despite Norman's many disgusted glances, he said he needed to consider Harry's feelings, and also switch to a car that suited his status.
However, Aaron had reason to believe that Norman was worried about the group's financial deficit and had no choice but to opt for the lower-end Ford Jetta.
"My friend, you don't need to save money in this area, trust me."
Aaron patted Norman's shoulder, then looked at Felicia, "Do you have a driver's license?"
"Of course, boss!"
Felicia awkwardly sat in the driver's seat, feeling the soft cushions and luxurious decorations of the Rolls-Royce, her heart filled with excitement.
Aaron's scalp tingled slightly; he had a bad feeling about Felicia driving.
But he could drive, he just didn't have a license.
He didn't want to be pulled over halfway by traffic police because of his Asian face and be asked questions like "Whose car is this?"
However, to his surprise, although Felicia's movements were clumsy, her driving skills were unexpectedly good.
Is this what they call talent?
With Norman's forced smile, Aaron and Felicia drove off.
Looking back at his own unremarkable Jetta, Norman sighed.
That was his car!
"Fortunately, there are still healing potions; they should bring in a large sum of money?"
Norman shook his head, worried!
Folks, who understands this? He's no longer the group leader, but why is he working harder and feeling more exhausted?
"Boss, where are we going next?"
"My home, XXX."
Aaron said casually, his mind on the upcoming arrangements, completely unaware that Felicia's face was gradually turning red.
Even while driving, she was a little nervous and unsteady.
Aaron frowned but said nothing.
He understood that new drivers on the road should be given maximum leniency; it's okay if their driving skills aren't good, they can practice slowly.
Aaron was willing to teach her personally.
The journey was silent.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
"Hello, Ms. Bishop, my name is Adeline. I specialize in close combat techniques such as gymnastics, jiu-jitsu, taekwondo, free combat, boxing, and wrestling, and I also have various championship awards."
"I'm also skilled with medium to long-range weapons, such as spears or martial arts staffs. I once single-handedly defeated three 200-pound men in self-defense, without sustaining any injuries myself!"
"I'm also fluent in English, French, Italian..."
Little Kate and Eleanor looked at the confident blonde woman speaking eloquently before them, and the impressive achievements she rattled off, both remaining silent.
They observed carefully; this woman was at most in her early twenties, definitely not thirty.
Although quite tall, probably around 1.8 meters, she looked so slender and had a good figure.
She didn't look at all like the person she described.
Shouldn't she be a bulky woman, weighing over 200 pounds, with developed muscles and a barrel-like physique?
At the very least, she should be like a 'Goddess of Strength' type.
"Um, Ms. Adeline, we're not completing a thesis right now..."
Eleanor kindly reminded her.
Adeline nodded, seemingly having anticipated this situation, and took out one document after another from a file bag nearby.
"These are my language certificates, this is the gymnastics championship I won in high school, and the national boxing championship award, these are my wrestling competition results, and I narrowly lost in the armed combat competition, only getting second place..."
"Oh, this is my gun license, and I'm a good shot too."
"Also, this is my court judgment, which proves that in an act of self-defense, I 'accidentally' killed one strong man, severely injured two strong men, and busted three balls..."
"Ms. Bishop and Miss Kate, you can verify all these things on the official websites; everything is absolutely real and verifiable!"
"Oh my god! You are... amazing!"
Eleanor didn't know what to say. She made a phone call, and soon a document arrived.
It was all true, no problem!
This pretty, young, and exceptionally skilled girl in front of them was truly a treasure!
Adeline smiled, "When I learned that Miss Kate was so young and aspiring to be a professional boxer and combat expert, I felt as if I saw my younger self."
"To master these skills, I almost gave up studying, and I also gave up on dating. Perhaps you don't believe it, but in fact, I've never even been in a relationship."
"That's why I've been able to master so many skills at this age."
Eleanor opened her mouth, then carefully asked, "Then, Miss Adeline, do you not regret it?"
"No regrets!"
Adeline shook her head, "When I knocked down three ill-intentioned men in that fight, I felt at that moment that it was all worth it!"
"Moreover, I met little Kate; she is very talented, and I saw that powerful determination in her eyes."
"So I decided to lend her a hand and teach her everything I know!"
"I believe that when Miss Kate reaches my age, no, perhaps even younger, she will become one of the top combatants in the world!"
Kate's eyes lit up at this. "Mom, she's the one! I think she can be one of my teachers."
"Oh, Ms. Adeline, I won't be learning Taekwondo!"
"No problem, I've always thought Taekwondo was useless anyway. I can teach you more powerful combat techniques."
Adeline agreed.
Kate nodded!
Seeing this, Eleanor extended her hand, "Then, Miss Adeline, I wish us a pleasant cooperation!"
"Pleasant cooperation!"
Not long after,
Aaron received a text message from Kate: You'll never guess what I was just doing!
Aaron smiled. Before he could reply, Kate sent another message.
"I found a very powerful female teacher! She knows so many things!"
Aaron's expression changed slightly: Does she speak Russian and Latin?
After a while,
Kate: She said she doesn't, and she's not interested in those things at all.
Aaron finally felt relieved.
He asked her for the name.
He searched online.
Oh, she really is exceptionally gifted.
Another genius girl?
Looking at Adeline's pictures of winning in various online events, and her awards,
Aaron thoughtfully stroked his chin.
Aren't these a bit too normal, too smooth, too easy?
No!
Too normal is abnormal!
Chapter 17: I'm the Mockingbird, you imposter!
Soon, Aaron discovered a suspicious point!
These online photo albums were indeed from official websites.
They were all real!
But in these pictures, Adeline's smile was identical.
Somewhat perfunctory, and similar!
A person's smile at different times definitely has subtle changes.
But in Adeline's pictures over the past few years, her smile was exactly the same.
Even the marks on her face were identical.
Only the high school gymnastics championship and the gun license had some differences.
So, it's half-true and half-false!
Aaron tried to enter these official websites through the network world.
Then he checked the latest code compilation time and image insertion time from the official website's backend.
He showed a knowing smile.
"Adeline..."
"Egghead, is this how you test your cadres?"
Aaron recognized her; this woman was Barbara Morse, the Mockingbird from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Speak of the devil, and he shall appear!
Kate had casually mentioned Mockingbird earlier, and now they actually met the real deal!
However, Barbara's abilities didn't quite match this codename.
Barbara didn't have superpowers, at least none were shown in the show.
She only had strong close combat skills and was good with a martial arts staff.
Her marksmanship was decent.
She was probably among the strongest of the top agents.
Compared to Aaron, Barbara seemed more like the imposter.
Aaron could confirm that
many of these awards were added temporarily.
The reaction speed of S.H.I.E.L.D., oh no, it should be the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division, surprised Aaron.
He had only been in the Marvel world for two days,
and they had not only discovered his existence but had also continuously devised two sets of plans.
Perhaps those online photos were taken by Barbara and the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents early in the morning, followed by contacting various official websites to update the information.
Aaron didn't know that the reason Natasha came so quickly was entirely because their initial target was Tony Stark.
It was just an impromptu idea; after discovering Aaron's existence, they seized the opportunity to try him out first.
As a result, they found a way to cut in and get involved, but Aaron casually found an excuse to kick them out.
And Barbara was the backup plan activated by Nick Fury.
Both the 'Natalie' and 'Adeline' identities were a mix of truth and falsehood.
Their actual abilities were real.
Natasha, as stated in her resume, indeed knew some law and had a deep understanding of potential sexual harassment lawsuits.