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Osborn Group suffers major theft!
This news quickly spread throughout the Osborn Group, causing a stir.
Just recently, several valuable core products or prototypes within the Osborn Group vanished without a trace, their whereabouts still unknown, resulting in heavy losses.
Even more outrageous, according to information leaked from an unknown source, someone witnessed the suspect's appearance firsthand.
It was none other than Stark Industries' former second largest shareholder, Obadiah Stane!
For a time, rumors flew.
Some said Stane never died and had been lurking within the Osborn building.
Others claimed Stane's ghost had been resurrected, but since he lived and died for Stark Industries, even as a ghost, he wouldn't forget to go through fire and Water for Stark Industries, specifically coming to the Osborn Group to cause trouble.
Even more, it was rumored that Stane had become a man-eating ghoul, wandering and preying within the Osborn Group, and Dr. Darian, who mysteriously disappeared shortly after joining, was the best evidence of his malevolence.
All in all, these matters had nothing to do with Darian, who had already fled at light speed.
After Darian transmitted the acquired data to Director Fury, Director Fury's face grew darker, his voice suppressing anger.
"It must be that old General Ross again. It seems he hasn't given up on that damned Super Soldier program."
"Agent Darian, I have an urgent mission for you!"
"Just recently, General Ross illegally accessed S.H.I.E.L.D.'s encrypted database and used it to pinpoint Bruce Banner's location. I need you to return to Bruce Banner immediately and absolutely not let him fall into General Ross's hands!"
[NPC Director Fury has issued you a new mission]
[Mission: Bruce Banner Protection Battle]
[Objective: Do not let Bruce Banner fall into General Ross's hands]
[Reward: EXP +1500, S.H.I.E.L.D. Reputation +30, Random Equipment *1, Random Item *1]
Is Bruce a ball?
Why is he constantly being fought over by S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Military?
Darian said in surprise, "When did S.H.I.E.L.D.'s security system become like Hammer Industries's?"
Not long ago, he heard Tony constantly complain about Hammer Industries's security system, and he didn't expect S.H.I.E.L.D.'s security system to be breached so soon.
Director Fury gritted his teeth and said, "That's because of the World Security Council! They gave General Ross special authorization!"
While S.H.I.E.L.D. oversees global extraordinary events, it is also supervised by the World Security Council, composed of representatives from multiple countries.
Even Director Fury, the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., has to abide by the Council's resolutions on certain levels, no matter how idiotic those resolutions may be.
Upon hearing this, Darian immediately patted his chest and said, "Director, as long as you give me a mission, I guarantee I'll chop down those Council members and support you to become the boss! By then, S.H.I.E.L.D. will be unstoppable, invincible, and we'll fight all the way to the Moon, flattening the entire—"
"Stop, stop, stop! Hold it right there!!"
Director Fury's voice changed in fright, and he quickly interrupted Darian's dangerous speech.
A chill ran down his spine, fearing that if Darian continued to speak carelessly, S.H.I.E.L.D. would be branded as the second HYDRA by the entire World and be wiped out tomorrow!
"I'll handle these matters; you just need to complete your mission."
After Director Fury finished speaking, he immediately hung up the phone, afraid Darian would utter more dangerous remarks.
Night.
Several Military tactical vehicles swiftly drove into Harlem.
Above, several armed helicopters hovered and roared, their searchlight beams illuminating the area below.
A soldier who looked very skilled at playing the piano was the first to jump out of a Military tactical vehicle, holding a firearm, and charged purposefully towards a nearby building.
Other soldiers followed closely behind, pouring into the building like a tide, leaving only a portion of the soldiers outside on high alert.
Bang!
Just then, a sniper shot pierced the night sky!
A windowpane of that building shattered in response, turning into countless sparkling fragments scattered on the ground.
Hearing the gunshot, passersby instinctively and skillfully clutched their heads and crouched down.
As New York City residents, this was a skill everyone possessed.
Soon, everyone saw Bruce Banner, tightly bound with restraints and his face bruised, being escorted out by a group of soldiers.
"Dad! Please let him go!"
Bruce's girlfriend, Betty, who was also General Ross's daughter, was crying bitterly, pleading with her father.
General Ross, however, remained unmoved, coldly stating, "Bruce Banner is a fugitive; I will never let him go. If you weren't my daughter, I would have had you handcuffed and taken away by now!"
General Ross strongly disliked Bruce as a son-in-law.
This was evident from the eight years he spent tirelessly pursuing Bruce across the globe.
Meeting such a hardcore father-in-law, Bruce could be said to be utterly unlucky.
He never imagined that the one accompanying him on his global travels wasn't his girlfriend, but a bearded old man!
Of course, Bruce knew that General Ross's true target wasn't himself, but the green monster within him.
This cold-blooded General was single-mindedly devoted to his Super Soldier modification plan, attempting to use the Hulk to create a Super Soldier surpassing Captain America, which was why he so persistently pursued him.
But now, Bruce was no longer worried at all.
Because he had successfully developed an antidote to eliminate the Hulk!
And the antidote's effect was very significant; General Ross almost beat Bruce into a pig's head, yet he didn't see any trace of green on Bruce's face.
In contrast, General Ross was so angry he was turning red; he now looked like he was about to transform into a Red Giant.
One must know that General Ross's core objective in pursuing Bruce for eight years was for the Hulk!
Now that Bruce had injected the antidote, the Hulk might disappear completely, meaning General Ross's painstakingly developed Super Soldier modification plan would be utterly ruined!
Eight years of youth all gone to Water; one can imagine General Ross's mood at this moment!
The more General Ross thought about it, the angrier he got, and he fiercely threatened Bruce, "If the Hulk is gone, I guarantee you'll be finished!"
Bruce didn't respond; he knew his fate would not be good if he fell into General Ross's hands.
But Bruce had no regrets whatsoever.
For him, the Hulk was a nightmare.
Even the topics he discussed with his girlfriend dared not exceed an 18+ rating, for fear that a moment of excitement would send his girlfriend flying on the spot.
Thinking of this, Bruce looked at the tearful Betty, his voice filled with deep regret.
"Betty, I don't regret what I've done. My only regret is that I couldn't keep our promise to take you to Iceland to see the aurora."
"It's okay, Bruce, I don't blame you." Betty covered her mouth and cried bitterly.
Bang!
A gunshot suddenly broke the couple's poignant moment!
An orange bullet precisely hit Bruce's forehead, and Bruce fell to the ground.
Everyone present was stunned!
General Ross was the first to react, his eyes bloodshot as he scanned his surroundings, roaring, "Who fired the shot!? Who was it!!?"
Seeing Bruce's death, General Ross appeared more anxious than anyone else.
"Bruce! No—!!"
Betty screamed heartbreakingly, looking at her fallen lover.
However, in the next instant!
Bruce's tightly closed eyes suddenly snapped open!
His body sprang up from the stretcher like a spring, and at the same time, his clothes and restraints instantly ripped apart with a tearing sound, revealing the brand new green underwear beneath!
A burning flame blazed above his head!
Bruce's eyes were sharp as knives, filled with unwavering determination, and he roared to the sky:
"Before I die, I must take Betty to Iceland to see the aurora!!"
As his voice fell!
Bruce scooped Betty into his arms and instantly burst forth with speed far exceeding human limits, dashing towards the distance!
Leaving only a crowd of stunned onlookers in place.