Chapter 38:
Seeing Aldrich Killian's defeat, Pepper ran worriedly to Tony's side.
The two embraced tightly, completely ignoring Alex Chen's presence.
Watching the two of them hugging each other so tightly, Alex Chen sighed helplessly. He really didn't understand why these two liked hugging and cuddling each other so much — and without any sense of shame. It was truly enviable, jealous, and hateful.
While the two were still being lovey-dovey, Alex Chen received a call from Nick Fury.
"Hey, kid, where are you right now? According to the satellite imagery we received, there was an explosion at the port in the west of the city. If you have time, go check it out."
Hearing this, Alex Chen couldn't help but sigh. As expected, things always played out like in movies and TV shows — the main force's support usually only arrived after the protagonist team had struggled to defeat the big boss.
But everything Alex Chen was thinking in his heart, he naturally couldn't say in front of Nick Fury.
"Director, it was me and Mr. Stark who encountered a group of Extremis soldiers."
Then, Alex Chen detailed the love-hate relationship between Aldrich Killian and Tony, as well as everything about the Extremis virus, to Nick Fury.
Upon learning that someone on this planet could already modify and strengthen the human body through cellular means, Alex Chen clearly sensed that Nick Fury's mood on the other end of the phone had sunk into a certain low.
Carefully reviewing the series of unbelievable events that had occurred in recent years.
In almost all cases, the crises were caused by humans rashly touching fields they didn't understand, and under the drive of the dark side of human nature, gradually turning them into tools for creating disasters.
In fact, over the years, ever since S.H.I.E.L.D. learned that other higher civilizations existed outside the universe, they had been continuously trying to develop the human body.
Rogers' birth was by no means an accident.
Ever since Rogers began appearing in the public eye, many people on this planet had tried to imitate him.
But in the end, they all failed.
And the very few successful cases had gradually deviated from the original plan for various reasons.
General Ross, in order to capture the Hulk, had secretly allowed his subordinates to undergo gamma radiation exposure.
As a result, monsters like Abomination were born.
Not only did they fail to bring Bruce Banner back, but they also caused enormous negative impact on society.
Previously, General Ross had been secretly investigating Alex Chen's background behind the scenes.
This, as expected, touched S.H.I.E.L.D.'s bottom line.
Soon, General Ross was temporarily detained by Nick Fury on charges of treason.
And now, right under his own nose, another batch of specially modified new human warriors had begun to spread outward.
Nick Fury once again truly felt that Earth's crises did not only come from other higher civilizations in outer space — a large part would come from within humanity itself.
After hanging up the phone, Nick Fury called Natasha and Barton into his office.
Nick Fury quickly told the two everything Alex Chen had told him about the Extremis virus.
He also shared his worries and plans.
Nick Fury planned to have the two investigate exactly how many such superhumans existed that S.H.I.E.L.D. was completely unaware of.
And how many secret experimental facilities similar to those for the Extremis soldiers were hidden in unknown corners.
After listening to Nick Fury's words, both Natasha and Barton realized the seriousness of the situation and immediately began their investigation at full speed.
With the cooperation of Natasha and Barton, Nick Fury finally grasped some clues.
Although they still couldn't confirm exactly how many such humans were hidden on this planet, at least Nick Fury confirmed that there were indeed some human warriors on this planet with abilities beyond ordinary people.
"Guys, it's time to stretch our legs a bit."
Nick Fury said calmly while looking at the file in his hand.
"Need a doctor?"
Captain America's voice came from not far away.
At this moment, Sam was slumped under a large tree, breathing heavily.
Facing Captain America's teasing, Sam smiled and said:
"Captain, I might need more than a doctor — I need a new lung."
To this, Captain America simply said lightly:
"We only ran thirteen miles in the last half hour."
Hearing this, Sam couldn't help but retort:
"Maybe it's because I started running a bit late."
Seeing Captain America's Versailles-style lack of humanity, Sam could only smile.
No wonder — after all, the other party was the Super Soldier Captain America.
Perhaps in the eyes of ordinary people, his identity as a paratrooper was something worth showing off.
But in front of Rogers, it seemed rather childish.
Just as the two were about to continue chatting for a while, Captain America's phone suddenly received a message from Natasha.
Before Captain America and Sam could even say a proper goodbye, Black Widow's car stopped behind Captain America.
"Hey, guys, do you know the way to the museum? I think I need to pick up a fossil."
Hearing Black Widow's words, Captain America could only show a helpless expression.
He then opened the car door and got in.
Soon, the car disappeared into the traffic.
"The target is a moving launch platform — the Lemurian Star. Ninety-three minutes ago, a group of pirates took it over."
Looking at the data on the large screen in front of him, Captain America asked:
"So what do they want?"
A soldier beside him said:
"Fifteen hundred million."
"What? That much?"
"Because it's our S.H.I.E.L.D. ship."
"Oh, I'm really tired of cleaning up Nick Fury's mess."
Black Widow beside him hadn't expected the old-fashioned Captain America to say something like this.
After all, in Black Widow's eyes, Captain America was an old stubborn man who would faithfully complete every task assigned by his superiors.
She hadn't expected him to occasionally complain about his superior like an ordinary person.
The soldier beside him continued:
"They number about twenty-five people. They are elite mercenaries commanded by Georges Batroc, the number one most wanted criminal by Interpol."
Hearing this, Captain America quickly formulated the next combat plan.
Under the cover of night and heavy rain, the Quinjet quickly arrived directly above the moving launch platform.
Captain America was the first to walk to the cabin door and press the switch.
Powerful airflow immediately rushed into the cabin.
After giving a few simple instructions, Captain America was the first to jump out of the Quinjet.
A soldier beside him couldn't help but ask:
"Did he bring a parachute just now?"
"No, he didn't."
After receiving the answer, the soldier who had asked the question showed a look of shock on his face.
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