Chapter 172: The Scepter
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Although Grant's laughter was just an ordinary laugh, it was quite harsh to the ears of the American team.
"Don't worry, I didn't plan to kill you." Grant said with a smile, "At least not for the time being." โ
After saying this, Grant had already found a box from the side and packed the Cosmic Rubik's Cube.
"So you snuck in and killed Schmidt just to get your hands on it?" The American team said with a solemn face, "It seems that you are different from the Hydra I encountered before. Because of loyalty, every Hydra soldier who is caught will swallow cyanide as soon as possible. And you killed your own leader for a cosmic Rubik's Cube. What does it make you rich? Does it make you stronger? Don't you feel ashamed? โ
The American team deserves to be the American team. Even if he had just watched the red skull evaporate in a strange way in front of him, even if he realized that even if he was very careful, he might not be an opponent, he still did not show the slightest fear of the other party, and even could say a spade. This made Grant a little admired.
"First of all, I didn't solve Schmidt for the sake of the Cosmic Rubik's Cube. Both of these are my goals here. Seriously, the Cosmic Cube is still secondary. Grant bolted the box containing the Cosmic Cube to himself as he said to Team America, "Again, you seem to be mistaken, Captain America." The Cosmic Cube does make me strong, but it's not what you think. It's a scepter that I'll take over the cause of our Hydra leader after you kill him, and sit in that position. With it, I can tame the forces that will split within Hydra after the Red Skull disappears. โ
"You!"
"Yes, yes, I have created a glorious resume for you. Kill the Red Skull with your own hands, and you'll be a superhero on the Allied side. Grant fully stepped into the role of the Dark Shadow Samurai and behaved extraordinarily, "That's right. If you tell the truth, let's not talk about the impact it will have on your position, what impact it will have on the morale of the allies, just see if anyone believes you. It's not worth looking at. After today, everyone will know that you are here to fight the Red Skull, and the whole world will know that I destroyed the Allied stronghold in Italy at about the same time. So, do you say it or don't you say it? โ
At this time, the American team just frowned and looked at him, and did not speak for a while.
Grant didn't bother either. After tying up the box containing the Cosmic Cube and putting on the parachute bag that the Red Skull had prepared for himself. He picked up the former Hydra leader's dropped energy gun from the ground and used it to make a large hole in the glass window of the aircraft. Against the strong wind that was pouring in, he walked towards the hole step by step.
"By the way, this flying machine will crash into your Big Apple in a little over twenty minutes. From now on, you can save not only all of New York, but yourself. It's hard to say if it's too late, don't blame me for not reminding you. โ
After saying this, Grant jumped out of the hole in the glass window.
The U.S. team rushed to the control console of the aircraft in two steps. After some manipulation, he finally contacted the SSR, and under the instructions of Howard and others, he brought the disintegrating aircraft under control. And fly it towards no one's land. The SSR has already made contact with the remaining US troops guarding the coastline, allowing the American team, the hero who eliminated the Red Skull, to land smoothly.
However, due to the improper operation of the American team at the beginning, as well as the various indiscriminate shots of energy bombs during the battle with the Red Skull, it was not an exaggeration to say that the aircraft was about to disintegrate. Less than a mile from the shoreline, the aircraft was headlong into the Atlantic. Fortunately, the American soldiers contacted by the SSR arrived in time. Otherwise, even if the great hero of the Allied forces can't die, he will have to lose half his life.
Back in their home country, the American team didn't have much rest. On the one hand, Bucky's death is still a stalk for him, and on the other hand, he is still worried about the situation on the battlefield in Europe. In addition, he needs to officially report the situation of the Dark Shadow Warrior to Colonel Phillips as soon as possible. So two days later. He once again set foot on the land of the European battlefield.
Considering the situation over there, this is already a very fast speed.
SSR is located in the base camp of the European battlefield, in the conference room used to discuss important matters, and the American team has just told everything that happened after he boarded the Red Skull. Not the slightest thing was left out.
"A red skeleton died, but the Black Shadow Warrior came to power." Howard Stark, who participated in this meeting, had a heavy face, "This is not a good thing. โ
To this, someone shook his head.
"You're optimistic, and I think that's a big bad thing. Unlike the arrogance and paranoia of the Red Skull, judging from all kinds of news. The Dark Shadow Warrior has a deeper mind and a stronger ability to command in battle. In addition, he is more active. With the resources left behind by the Red Skull, he might be able to do something even more terrifying. โ
Several members of the General Staff were also not unanimous.
"I think you're too worried. How long has he only been with Hydra and how long has he been famous? I don't think he'll be able to complete the integration of the remnants of Hydra anytime soon. โ
"In general, you're right. But now he has that cosmic cube in his hands, and he's also heard that he has a good relationship with Animzola. With the latter's support, he could soon become the second Red Skull. โ
Although everyone had different opinions, at least they did not quarrel as they had before. After all, in the face of such a big event, the atmosphere was a little depressing, so that they didn't have the heart to make noise. At this time, the American team suddenly spoke.
"Is it really impossible to get the news out that the Red Skull was killed by the Dark Shadow Warrior? He said that he had laid a hand in the Allied base in Italy, did he not leave any traces? โ
"There is no trace, indeed. Less than half an hour before you chased Schmidt aboard the craft, the Allied base was cut off from all communications. Everyone in the base knew that the Shadow Force had lured most of the soldiers in the base away, and then the Shadow Warrior appeared and blew up the arsenal along with most of the base. While it can be judged that the Dark Shadow Warrior is fake based on your claims, it is clear that we have no evidence to support this claim. โ
The other member of the staff also nodded: "We've already discussed it. Announcing it is even riskier. If the other party deliberately uses it, this may also help him integrate Hydra and speed up his progress. We can't afford to take that risk. โ
Although they knew that the result would not be ideal, the American team couldn't help but be disappointed. With a long sigh, his eyes happened to see the face of Peggy Carter, who had been sitting there without speaking, and there was a slight struggle in his expression.
"By the way, what about our ally within Hydra?"
The American team didn't expect that he suddenly asked about this person, which made the already somewhat oppressive atmosphere in this room a little heavier.
"What's wrong?"
For a while, no one responded to the words of the American team. And then it was Phillips who broke the suffocating atmosphere. The old colonel asked the American team, "Why did you ask him?" โ
Suddenly asked this person, of course, it will not be without reason. As early as two days ago, the American team had doubts. He thought that the ally and the Dark Shadow Warrior might be the same person.
First of all, the ally said that it was only to stop the Red Skull from destroying the world, and this reason is hard to convince people.
Secondly, after the battle in the Alps, there is no doubt that the biggest beneficiary is the Shadow Samurai. And it was that ally who was driving the battle. If these two are the same person, it makes sense.
First, these two men did not appear in front of everyone at the same time. The ally left in front of the airport that had brought them to the Red Skull, and the Black Shadow Warrior had only appeared some time later. And the American team recalled and found that the two gave him similar feelings.
Of course, the U.S. team doesn't just say what they think. Originally, these so-called reasons had no substantive meaning, and the words that were said rashly would definitely make Peggy Carter unhappy. So, he changed his reasoning.
"Maybe we can use this ally to stop the Shadow Warriors from integrating Hydra?"
Phillips shook his head and didn't speak again. Then the room fell silent again.
"What's wrong?" The U.S. team looked confused, "What happened?" โ
He looked at the people in the room one by one, and saw that most of them had their heads bowed. Only Peggy Carter's expression is the most special - a blank face.
In the end, it was Dum Dugan from his team who gave him the answer.
"He died in Zola's trap to save a few of us." (To be continued.) )xh118