Pipeline Prison.
Everyone watched the unconscious Farooq Gibran being locked into a cell that could contain metahuman abilities and let out a long sigh of relief.
Yes, Barry Allen won, he defeated Farooq Gibran.
Everyone thought he did a great job, regaining his speed, defeating the enemy, and saving everyone.
However—Samuel just felt like his defenses were breached!
Do you know how Barry Allen won?
I dodge, I dodge, I dodge dodge dodge!
The fool dodged several electrical attacks on the spot, then was caught by Farooq Gibran using electricity, immediately stunned, and had his energy absorbed again!
If it weren't for his speed becoming more tightly linked to his body after regaining it, thereby affecting Farooq Gibran's absorption ability and causing his powers to overload and make him faint, Barry Allen would most likely have had his speed absorbed again, just like last time!
What made you think that just regaining your speed would let you defeat your opponent?
You only regained your speed, you didn't get stronger, nor did you learn your opponent's weakness!
Damn it, you couldn't win even when you hadn't lost your speed, okay?
Even if you're leveling up by fighting monsters, you have to follow the basic rules; you need to actually level up!
You didn't level up, you just revived with full health, and you think you can win now against someone you couldn't beat before, so you're full of confidence and starting to mess around?
Idiot!
Perhaps it was because he had been with the Outsider Squad recently; now suddenly returning to the Flash Team side, Samuel was very unaccustomed.
He was increasingly admiring Dr. Harrison Wells now.
How did he tolerate Barry's stupidity?
On the way back to the surface, Caitlin keenly noticed that Samuel's mood seemed a bit off.
Having escaped death and captured a metahuman criminal, everyone was feeling very relaxed and happy, but only Samuel's mood wasn't as high, looking somewhat glum.
Caitlin held Samuel's hand and asked with concern, "What's wrong? You seem a little unhappy?"
Samuel gave a wry smile and shook his head, saying, "I'm not unhappy, I just don't quite understand Barry's choices."
Caitlin asked confusedly, "What choices?"
Samuel stopped and said seriously, "Caitlin, you are very important.
What that means is, even if we don't meet or keep in touch, there will always be a place in my heart securely reserved for you."
Caitlin was startled for a moment and said somewhat nervously, "What you said makes me very happy, but it also makes me very worried.
Are you—are you leaving?"
Are you going somewhere?"
"Are you going to Starling City?
I—I know you often go to Starling City, and I know you have—have friends there.
I also know Felicity.
I don't mind."
"No, I do mind.
What I mean is, you know my feelings for you.
Unless you don't want me anymore, I will always be by your side, just like before, time and time again."
Samuel was also startled for a moment, then laughed wryly, "What you said makes me happy too, but you misunderstood what I meant."
"What I wanted to say is, you are very important, so if you are in danger, I will do whatever it takes, using any means necessary, to kill the opponent and ensure your safety."
And Barry—"
"I know he cares about us, and he values us, but many times his choices always involve giving up simple, effective, and direct methods."
In the situation just now, if it were me, I wouldn't have changed my suit, nor would I have stood in front of Farooq."
"What—what would you do?"
"After rescuing the Dr., I would have rushed directly behind Farooq and snapped his neck!
Caitlin, Barry isn't as strong as he thinks he is, remember?
He failed before, but he didn't learn his lesson.
He only regained his speed, he didn't get stronger!"
Caitlin nodded, "I think you could tell him that.
You are friends, aren't you?"
Friends should help and trust each other."
Samuel had always thought being friends with a superhero was interesting, but now—he didn't think being Barry's friend was necessarily interesting.
On the contrary, being his enemy seemed more interesting.
He will save you, help you, and no matter what, he will never give up on you.
Barry Allen seemed to enjoy and crave the sense of accomplishment gained from helping others, which is why he became a hero.
Whether they were good people or bad people, he would do his best to help and save them.
Seeing that Samuel only smiled, Caitlin changed the subject and asked, "Are you coming to my place later?"
Or, to our place?"
Samuel shook his head, "Another day, I'm a bit busy lately."
"Alright."
Caitlin nodded and didn't insist.
"I'm leaving now, tell them for me."
Samuel hugged Caitlin, smiled, and lowered his head to kiss her.
After a while, the two separated, and Samuel left Star Labs.
...
Secret House Villa.
After taking a shower, Samuel came to Brie Larvan's room wearing a loose bathrobe.
Her room was set up very much like a small studio, and at the moment, she was sitting in front of her computer, seemingly researching something.
"Something wrong?"
Brie Larvan glanced at him, pretending to be calm, then quickly turned back to continue working on her computer.
Samuel sat down on the edge of her bed and said with a smile, "You guys performed very well today, but—"
"But what?"
Brie Larvan turned around to look at him.
Samuel said seriously, "The overall strength of the Outsider Squad is still a bit weak.
This target was just a normal person.
What if it was a metahuman?"
A very strong metahuman?"
"Your mechanical bees and Betty's bombs won't always work."
Brie Larvan pouted and said confidently, "No matter what kind of opponent, we will figure out a solution.
To be precise, *I* will figure out a solution!"
I will figure out a solution!"
In the current three-person squad setup, Brie Larvan's role is technology and remote support, as well as mission command.
Samuel had injected her and Lisa with the Super Soldier Serum, but due to personality or other reasons, even though they were both Super Soldiers, if they fought ten times, Lisa would win ten times!
The serum's enhancement effect is the same, but differences in individual strength and personality will lead to different combat capabilities.
"Russell Glosson, codenamed Turtle Man."
Samuel said a name with a smile, "Capture him, I'm very interested in his abilities."
Brie Larvan raised an eyebrow, "I'll deliver him to you."
"Really?"
"I'll be waiting."
Samuel patted the edge of the bed, the corner of his mouth slightly lifting.
...
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Many details from too long ago are forgotten, making it easy to have bugs.
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