Chapter 130: Arriving in Afghanistan (2-in-1)
The Warframe in the mirror nodded like a human movement, and in the next moment, the armor's chest, arms, and legs cracked, and Rick walked out of it.
"It's not bad, you can consider the function of installing weapons in the Warframe!"
"We have also imagined this aspect, but the release of weapons requires a lot of instantaneous energy, and although the total energy released by plastic decomposition is good, the instantaneous efficiency is still not enough. We are the only ones who have weapon modules on this skateboard. Warframes, on the other hand, have enhanced defense and healing functions. ”
"In terms of energy, you can ignore this for now, and you can reserve the position of the weapon first. And this skateboard I took first. ”
Rick's hand touched the skateboard, which was also silver-white metallic and unpainted, and brought it into the space.
Today's system space is much larger than the original size of 2 cubic meters.
After returning to the Marvel world, although Rick does not have the ability to fully control the space gems, the space gems embedded in the world shuttle constantly overflow and release energy, allowing Rick to travel at will within a range of about half the size of the world.
Moreover, the space energy is constantly injected into the original system space, and the size of the space is also growing slowly but non-stop. Now it's almost 5 cubic meters in size.
Fitting this folded skateboard is no problem at all.
"Well, I promised someone something to do, so I wouldn't be able to stay here any longer. Uncle Harvey, are you here, or shall I take you back with me? ”
Harvey shook his head and said, "Go back, I'll talk to Storm and them about some more experiments." ”
Rick nodded, then pulled Gwen as he walked over, and disappeared from the eyes of the three.
"Where is this?" Gwen curiously took a look around her surroundings.
It is surrounded by an alley with high walls and several bins of garbage on the side of the ground.
"Near Peter Parker's house."
"You see, that's the building where Peter's house is located. Let's go downstairs and wait for Peter in the chair, I've already messaged him. Rick pointed to a row of buildings across the alley.
"Gwen, are you ready to go with me? By the way, you can also take a tour. ”
"Really? Can I go too? Gwen had a look of surprise on her face.
"Of course, it's a wonderful trip, plus it's just a matter of finding someone."
Before Rick and Gwen could reach the chairs in front of the community, a window in the tall building above them suddenly opened, and a figure still wearing a coat climbed out of the window.
When he was about to fall to the ground, a slender spider silk touched the pole of the street lamp, and he flipped along the pole of the street lamp and landed firmly on the ground.
It's just that the original straight street lamp pole has bent under the force.
"Rick! Gwen! ”
Peter put on his spider pajamas and shouted in surprise, trying to pounce on Rick and give Rick a hug.
"Smack"
A palm appeared on Peter's chest, blocking his hugging motion.
"What are you doing in this outfit?" Rick was a little helpless.
was blocked by Rick all the time, and Peter was not embarrassed: "Haha, didn't you say in your message that you had an action to take me?" You haven't shown up for so long, and suddenly send me a message, whether it's a real action or a fake message, I can easily participate in the battle by wearing a battle suit, and I can also hide my identity. ”
"You know, my spider sense is very keen, and I still need a battle suit to suppress my perception so that I can concentrate on the battle." As he spoke, Peter reached out and pointed to the homemade sunglasses on the blindfold.
"And Gwen, good afternoon!"
Gwen smiled and nodded at Peter.
Rick nodded secretly in his heart, the little spider has grown a lot, and it is already perfect to think about things.
"Let's go, let's go find that playboy, Tony Stark."
"Wow, go now? Didn't S.H.I.E.L.D. provide me with any transportation? And, Gwen, is she going with us too? ”
"What? Peter, are you underestimating me? Gwen raised her eyebrows and stood with her arms in front of her chest, in a fighting motion. A faint blue qi emanated from the fist.
"No, no, no, it's a hassle to find someone, you shouldn't trouble a lady, just have me at your service."
Peter thought about the time when Rick disappeared, and occasionally when he fought with Gwen, the cold air on Gwen's fist made Peter feel good at that time.
"Hmph" seemed to accept Peter's answer, and Gwen took Rick's arm again.
"By the way, Rick, where have you been all this time? Heard
Even through the mask, Rick could feel Peter's hippie smile on his face.
"You'll find out later."
With that, Rick reached out and grabbed Peter by the shoulder.
"Hey, what are you doing with me? Do you want to come to a fight? I'll tell you, I've learned a lot of fighting styles with that Coulson in the time you've been gone. ”
"Well, don't get me wrong, I didn't leave our squad to join them. They've been inviting me to join S.H.I.E.L.D., but I haven't said yes, and I've been waiting until you come back. ”
"I.."
Facing Peter, who was talking endlessly, Rick reluctantly plucked his ear, and then blocked Peter's words, and his mind sank into the flat map of the earth.
Middle East, Afghanistan, Kabul City Hilltop Park
Three figures suddenly appeared in the forest surrounded by green trees.
Afghanistan is located in the subtropics, because it is far from the ocean, and the altitude is high, so it is dry and rainless, while its capital city of Kabul has a mild climate, and it is currently in April, and the Spring Festival is just approaching.
Located in the hilltop park, Rick felt a burst of dryness and coolness as soon as he teleported, mixed with the clean air of the surrounding woods, and this experience was far from being comparable to that of the damp and cold, mixed air with urban exhaust fumes in the New York City.
Looking up at the city in front of you, there are two colors that stand out the most.
A kind of gray and bare civilian area or slum with broken plastic bags nailed to empty window frames. There are no toilets, no running water, and no heating; On the other side, there are colorful rich houses and a world surrounded by greenery, swimming pools and gyms.
"Wow, wow! Cool! The change in the scene in front of him made Peter a little stunned, but the spirit of the big strip made him ignore the reason for all this, and instead shouted excitedly.
"Rick, where is this? Is that Mr. Stark missing here? Gwen asked curiously.
"This is Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, Stark was missing in Afghanistan, and they S.H.I.E.L.D. haven't been found for so long, so we don't have a rush, let's come here first to experience the exotic scenery and local food."
Rick led Gwen and Peter towards the wealthy districts of the north.
A yellow man, a white woman, plus a man in a comical full-body coat.
Along the way, the local residents were very wary of seeing such a trio.
However, under the opening of money and force, everything is so small.
A stack of green bills, plus a deep footprint on the cement road.
Let the bearded guide in front of him smile and fear, and respectfully lead the way for the three of them towards the local food shop.
"The roasted whole lamb here is really delicious! Rick, can you pack one later, I'd like to bring one for Aunt May. ”
Peter wore a spider suit with his head exposed below the eyes, and in both hands he wore disposable plastic gloves and clutched a roasted golden crunchy leg of lamb.
"I think it should be fine."
Rick casually beckoned the waiter to the side, grabbed a few dollars and put them on the table, "Three more roasted whole sheep." ”
"Okay, wait a minute!" The waiter said respectfully.
"Come, Gwen, try the local food, and visit the famous sights when we have time." Rick's knife cut off a piece of lamb chops that were still shiny and handed it over.
"Well, thank you." Gwen had a sweet smile on her face.
Peter ate a lot after being bitten by a spider and mutated, and after Gwen ate the Spirit Fruit Enhancement, as his physical fitness increased, his appetite also increased greatly, not to mention Rick.
On the big table, a whole roasted whole lamb, plus a plate of fried fish, a plate of lamb skewers, and a large pot of pilaf that is characteristic of the store, all quickly disappeared into the stomach of the three Ricks.
"Bell bell bell"
After eating and drinking, Rick leaned back in his chair and looked at the caller's number, frowning slightly.
"Rick, I found out through your mobile phone location that you actually arrived in Kabul City, Afghanistan."
"What's wrong? Coulson, let's take a trip and find that Tony Stark sometime. ”
"Ah, we found out that you were in Afghanistan, and after I communicated with some of the top military officials, they informed the generals in the local base that they had come to pick you up. Said they would entertain you at the local base. ”
A sneer crossed the corner of Rick's mouth: "Coulson, since I promised you something, then I won't go back." I don't need you to rush me. I hope there won't be a second time for this kind of thing. ”
"Yes, I'm sorry, but the person in charge of the local base heard that you have arrived in Afghanistan and is very enthusiastic about welcoming you."
"Really? Is it in an armored car, with a loaded gun? Rick glanced through the dining room window at the motorcade in the distance.
"Alright, I'll bring back the living Tony Stark. Don't bother me again during this time. ”
After saying that, without waiting for Coulson's reply, Rick hung up the phone.
A group of soldiers with resolute faces and guns walked into the restaurant, and the rest of the diners in the restaurant retreated in fear when they saw this scene, and the owner of the restaurant, a man in a white chef's uniform with a trembling belly, greeted him nervously.
The ranks of GIs parted, and behind them a man who was clearly a general walked over.
"Hello, I'm Joseph, the head of the garrison base in the city of Kabul. I have been ordered to receive you. ”
A small grin tugged at the corner of Joseph's mouth as he reached out to look at Rick.
Rick glanced at the epaulettes on the military uniform of the man in front of him, a silver eagle.
Oh, still a colonel.
He stretched out his right hand and put it together with the other party's outstretched nest.
Joseph took Rick's hand, and the smile on his lips first enlarged slightly, then suddenly froze, and his face began to turn a little pale.
"Hello, Colonel Joseph." Rick smiled and let go of his grip.
"Ahem, you should have been commissioned by Colonel Roddy to find that playboy. Details of his disappearance are available at the base, so please move to the base. ”
Roddy? Is that Tony Stark's best friend?
Rick's confusion flashed in his heart, and he nodded to Joseph, who was pale.
"Okay, no problem."
Rick turned to the fat boss of the restaurant and said, "Your roasted whole lamb is very good, remember to roast three for us, I will come and get it again." ”
"Yes, guest."
Under the gaze of the soldiers around them, Rick and the three walked out of the dining room and sat in the armored car on the side.
Armored vehicles drove through the wealthy areas of Kabul and out of the city, kicking up smoke and dust flying all the way.
In front of a U.S. military base in the suburbs, a platoon of generals stood in front of the base and waited for the arrival of the convoy.
At the head was an emaciated black colonel in an army uniform.
Seeing Rick and the three get out of the car, James Rhodes stepped forward first.
"Hello, hello, is it someone from S.H.I.E.L.D.?"
"Hello, yes, I'm Rick, and they're Gwen and Peter."
"Hello, hello, you can call me Roddy. Excuse me, so hard to come. ”
Among the three people in front of him, the one named Rick looked very tender, and he felt like he was still a student, with a girl next to him and a person dressed in bells and whistles.
But Roddy didn't have any contempt in his heart, this was someone sent by S.H.I.E.L.D.
Colonel Joseph on the side heard the name of S.H.I.E.L.D., and his face was even more bloodless.
Originally, I thought that these people were found by Luo Di, he has always been at odds with Luo Di, and he was originally the head of the Army's Weapons Open Department, and he failed to compete with Luo Di, so he had some bad feelings.
This time, I was going to disgust some of Roddy's people, but I didn't expect it to be someone sent by the mysterious S.H.I.E.L.D.
But fortunately, after the dismount he had originally prepared and the handshake with Rick was suppressed, he did not make any more enemies to the three people in front of him out of caution. Thinking of this, Joseph breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
"Hello Colonel Roddy, we have been tasked to find Tony Stark, and this Colonel Joseph said that some details of Tony Stark's disappearance have been collected inside the base. So is it convenient for me to check it out? ”
As he spoke, Rick glanced at Joseph, who was standing beside him.
As soon as Joseph looked up, he saw the look in Rick's eyes that seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and suddenly shuddered, and nodded his head again and again.
"Of course it's no problem, please move, cover Tony's matter is still in trouble."
Roddy was a little puzzled by Joseph's attitude now, but he quickly suppressed it in his heart and quickly answered Rick enthusiastically.
"Yes, this is it. Gemira region. Tony was on display of his company's new missile called Jericho in a nearby wilderness. ”
In a tactical room, Luo Di pointed to the sand table projection in mid-air and kept introducing.
The sand table is projected under Roddy's hands, constantly changing the scene.
In the center is a military base in the area of Gemira, and not far on either side is the town of Germira and the area where the missiles were displayed.
In this sandbox map, apart from these three obvious complexes, the others are densely packed with caves and canyons.
"After the test, on the way back to a nearby army base, Tony's convoy was attacked. When we arrived, the convoy was dead, but Tony's body was not found, and we suspected that Tony had been kidnapped by the local panic gangs. ”
"The Gemira region is located in a highland area and is full of caves, large and small. And the small town of Gemmira on one side is a station of the Ten Rings Gang. We have also tracked the panic activists in the town through satellite observation and human observation, but we have not been able to achieve anything. ”
"It's been April now, and it's been 2 months since Tony's disappearance, and I'm not only a good friend of Tony, but also a partner of the military and Stark Industries, and I'm very worried about Tony's safety."
"Please help us find Tony's whereabouts." Roddy said with a sincere face.