Chapter 112: The First Divergence
In the South Asian subcontinent, the Hydra Rebellion that swept the world did not seem to have reached this caste-based populous country on a large scale.
Shudras and Dalits, who are at the bottom of society, are still worried about their daily livelihoods, and the heavy pressure of survival makes them have no time to worry about the overall situation of the world, and it is their greatest luxury to earn a salary that will make their families happy.
In a small city on the subcontinent near northern Nepal, a group of hooded sneaky people are quietly gathering.
The beleaguered inhabitants of the country showed no concern for the strangers who came and went in the city, and only a small number of Brahmins, who were well-off, noticed these outsiders of unknown origin.
"Bang~"
The door to the main hall of a small villa slowly closes, and the mysterious people gathered together at the same time put down the hoods on their heads.
The leader is a middle-aged man with a calm face, his facial contours are more profound, and the temperament of the whole person is a little gloomy, and the mysterious people around him respectfully clasp their fists and salute this person.
"Master Kalicias."
"Hmm."
Callicias politely returned the salute to the mystics present.
Some of these mystics were Casillas' defects from Kama Taj Ce, and some were new apprentices he had only accepted after his defection, and their talents and strengths were mixed.
As a defector with a grudge against Kama Taj, Casillas couldn't ask too much of it in difficult hiding situations, and these low-level mystics who were just starting out were just cannon fodder in his eyes that could be sacrificed at any time.
"As you know, we risked being discovered by the Ancient One and got some of the most important fragments of the Book of Cagliostro from Kama Taj in a thrilling way."
Casillas laid several pages flat on the square table in front of him, one of which had an eerie blood-red mark painted on it.
"This symbol is the representative rune of Dormammu, the ruler of the dark dimension, as long as we work out the correct way to activate the rune, we can get in touch with the powerful Dormammu and obtain infinite magic and eternal life from his hands."
"Don't get too excited."
Seeing the happy faces of the other mystices, Casillas did not forget to remind them: "Everything is a matter of two sides, and while we take refuge in Dormammu to gain eternal life, it also means that we have completely abandoned our oath to protect the earth." ”
"You should all know in your hearts how dangerous it is to be hostile to the Supreme Mage, and before making a decision, please be mentally prepared."
For humans with a limit to lifespan, immortality is a huge temptation that most people can't resist, not to mention the inexhaustible magic of the dark dimension by taking refuge in Dormammu.
Casillas nodded in satisfaction when he saw the intense desire in the eyes of those present.
"Then let's start here, and if you want to quit halfway, don't blame me for being ruthless."
……
The fall of S.H.I.E.L.D. has permanently changed the situation in the world, and the task of protecting the safety of the planet has fallen to the Avengers, a group of superheroes.
Fortunately, the Avengers, with the secret help of Fury, inherited part of the legacy after the fall of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Fury's most trusted subordinate, Maria Hill, also served as a logistics liaison officer and temporarily worked at the Avengers headquarters.
After the Battle of New York, Iron Man Tony Stark contributed his Stark Mansion as the temporary headquarters of the Avengers.
The sprawling new headquarters has already been built on the outskirts of New York, and the building will only last until the new headquarters is completed.
The only Avengers in the mansion today are Captain America, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Dr. Banner and Iron Man Stark, who are discussing weapons modification experiments.
While still on the expedition, Falcon Wilson was commissioned by Captain Rogers to find the whereabouts of the Winter Soldier, and the war machine hurried to the South American continent to quell the militant rebellion in the football kingdom in the test set by Stark.
And Thor temporarily stayed in the Odin Golden Palace, during the period when the God King was asleep, he followed the God Queen Frigga every day to learn the way of governing the country, and this is obviously not the job that Thor is good at and likes.
"So?"
Tony Stark cynically asked Rogers, "Did you find that old popsicle from your time?" Captain, if you make a request, I don't mind providing you with some intelligence help. ”
Black Widow rolled her eyes helplessly: "Tony, can you not be so beaten in tone?" We all know you have good intentions. ”
Stark shrugged his shoulders disappreciatively: "Oh~ I'm sorry, I'm used to it, I thought you guys were used to the way I speak." ”
Rogers didn't care about Stark's prickly words: "I don't think you can be of much help in this matter. ”
According to Sam's recent information, Bucky ...... The Winter Soldier seems to have fled to Eastern Europe, where the technology is relatively backward and it is impossible to have enough surveillance cameras for you to hack into. ”
Stark waved his hand regretfully: "Then there is no way, maybe we can hire the locals and let them help find your old ...... Friend? ”
"Forget it."
Rogers weighed it up, and finally shook his head and rejected Stark's kindness: "The Winter Soldier's identity is more sensitive, and his mental state is also very unstable, and I am worried that the people who spy on him will be attacked. ”
"Okay, okay." Stark sighed helplessly: "Mr. Good old man, you have thought too much, so you should find it slowly by yourself." ”
"Everyone."
Maria Hill, who had been sitting in front of the computer typing on the keyboard, suddenly took off her headset and said to the Avengers present: "I have good news and bad news, which one do you want to hear first?" ”
Stark: "Good news, of course. ”
Rogers: "Bitter and then sweet, bad news." ”
The different answers blurted out reflect the different personalities of the two.
Black Widow and Hawkeye looked at each other helplessly, and when the two disagreed, Hawkeye Barton stepped forward to express his attitude.
"Don't sell it, Ciel, whichever one comes first, tell us all the news."
Hill was just joking, and simply followed Patton's words: "The good news is that we have found a new stronghold for the Eastern European branch of Hydra. ”
"The bad news is that the castle is unusually well defended and ......"
Glancing at Rogers, whose expression had become solemn, Hill hesitated for a moment, and finally told the information one by one.
"There is definite news that the Winter Soldier who disappeared after the Battle of the Three Wings is also stationed in this fortress."
"Wow~"
Stark glanced at Rogers with his peripheral vision, and deliberately put on a dissolute attitude and said, "Why do I think both are good news?" We can break through the last fortress of Hydra in one fell swoop, and we can also rescue the captain's old popsicle friend, killing two birds with one stone. ”
"shut up, Tony."
……
At the same time, in the small city of Skovia in Eastern Europe, a man wearing a black hood looked up at the memorial statue of the hero built after the end of World War II.
The residents of Skovia turned a blind eye to the presence of the man in fancy clothes, and most of the people in the lively and noisy square subconsciously avoided where the man stood.
After standing in the square for about a quarter of an hour, there was a sudden murmur in the headset that the man was wearing under his hood, and soon a man's voice came from the headset.
"I've kept you waiting."
"Needless to say, Fury, have you informed them?"
"Of course, it is expected that they will arrive in three days on Tony's modified Kun fighter, my promise has been fulfilled, and I will not owe you any more favors in the future."
"Heh~"
Lu Xiao chuckled as if mocking and joking: "You will really shirk responsibility, I don't believe that you and the Avengers don't want to destroy the remnants of Hydra." ”
"Well, it was originally a promise agreed in advance, no matter what method you used to invite the Avengers, we will be cleared up."
Fury: "Very well, I'm a retired old fellow and wait and see, I hope you can get the Loki Scepter as you boasted." ”