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A moment later, Maria Hill replied with a complicated expression, "Officer, I've contacted Agent Carter, but she said... Captain America is already asleep!"
"Huh? What do you mean, 'asleep'?"
Nick Fury was stunned for a moment, then, as if he had thought of something, he immediately flew into a rage, "Motherfucker, I told her to stop Captain America, not to sleep with Captain America..."
"I don't care, even if they're halfway through, they need to pull up their pants and rush over immediately. That's an order!"
Tsk tsk tsk, who would have thought, Captain America, you with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, actually betrayed love, and with your old lover's niece, no less?!
Truly, keeping the good stuff within the family?
It seems you old-timers from the old days really know how to play.
Apparently, Nick Fury had interpreted "asleep" as a certain verb of affection!
It wasn't that his thoughts were dirty, but rather that such tactics were commonly used by female Agents.
And they worked every time... Uh, well, except for Black Widow in Sokovia!
However.
Maria Hill gave a different answer.
"Um, Officer, it might not be what you're imagining."
Maria Hill rolled her eyes helplessly, then carefully explained to him:
"Agent Carter said that in order to successfully stop Captain America, during their conversation, she intentionally put a 10-person dose of powerful tranquilizer into Captain America's drink."
"According to the drug's effects, even with Captain America's far-beyond-normal physique, he won't wake up for at least 5 hours, so... Captain America is truly asleep!"
Well, isn't that unexpected, isn't that a surprise?
The good news is, the interception was successful!
The bad news is, the interception was a bit too successful!
"What?"
Nick Fury was stunned for a moment, then his body slumped into the chair like a deflated balloon.
It's over, it's all fucking over!
The original plan to use this opportunity to coerce the Security Council high-ups into increasing the budget was completely ruined.
But what truly infuriated and anxious him was not just that S.H.I.E.L.D. wouldn't even get a sip of soup in this "supernatural event."
It was also... S.H.I.E.L.D.'s already passive situation could become even more precarious due to this incident!
This was by no means an exaggeration.
One might ask, when the Security Council high-ups see that in the face of such a large-scale "supernatural event," whether S.H.I.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers participate or not, it can still be resolved... especially when it's resolved by an unknown street hero, it's hard for them not to begin to question whether S.H.I.E.L.D. needs to continue to exist!
After all, street heroes don't need hundreds of billions in financial allocations, and they even cover their own food, lodging, and medical expenses...
Nick Fury's mood became incredibly complex now.
As the supreme Commander, his judgment in this incident had undoubtedly made an extremely serious mistake!
For Nick Fury, who had always been arrogant, conceited, and dictatorial, this was simply the most fatal psychological blow.
He couldn't help but regret why he had ordered Captain America's actions to be stopped at that time.
The Credit that had been delivered to his doorstep was pushed back by his own Hands!
Otherwise, wouldn't he be able to use this opportunity to extensively publicize S.H.I.E.L.D.'s irreplaceable and important role in handling crisis events?
And next, the worst possible outcome is that S.H.I.E.L.D.'s budget will be further reduced next quarter...
If that happens, Nick Fury won't be able to continue secretly supporting his Skrulls through embezzlement, deductions, and fraudulent accounting.
And he'll have even less time to flirt with his Skrull lover!
"Phew..."
However, fortunately, Nick Fury's inner strength was very strong, and he quickly adjusted his agitated and uneasy mood, constantly comforting himself that there would definitely be another chance to "turn things around" next time.
Furthermore, if one looks at it from another perspective, although this matter was a bit of a failure.
But for Nick Fury personally, at least the silver lining was that this incident had nothing to do with his arch-nemesis, Karl.
Otherwise, if the other party gained any benefits, it would be even more unbearable than directly killing him; he would probably be so angry that he would explode on the spot, right?!
Nick Fury: Hmm, thinking about it this way, I do feel inexplicably much happier.
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...
With the death of Shou.
The Hand ninjas on the street, who had originally been granted demonic powers by Shou, all collapsed to the ground powerlessly, as if all their strength had been instantly drained, like soft-footed shrimp.
The civilian brawl that had filled the streets and alleys of Hell's Kitchen also stopped.
However...
For these mind-polluted rioters, the real tragedy may have just begun.
People who had regained their senses looked at the tragic scene around them, like hell, and their terrified eyes revealed an unbelievable despair.
"Oh, God, what have I done?"
A man holding a baseball bat looked at his wife, who was trampled under his feet, her head already bashed in and deformed, and immediately clutched his hair in despair, collapsing to his knees beside the corpse and wailing.
Not far away, a young girl broke free from her father's embrace with a terrified expression, looking at her blood-stained Hands and the dagger plunged into her father's chest. She immediately recalled what had just happened.
"Dad, I'm... I'm sorry..."
The girl also saw fear and unease on her father's face, but even before he died, he still didn't forget to protect her in his broad arms.
The girl opened her mouth several times, wanting to say something, but in the end, it was all choked by sobs.
Two lines of despairing hot tears flowed uncontrollably.
Heart-wrenching sorrow seemed to drain all life from the girl, turning her into a walking corpse immersed in an abyss of pain from which she could not extricate herself.
And scenes like this were everywhere in Hell's Kitchen at this moment.
More and more people cried bitterly in regret and fear, clutching their heads.
Facing this sudden disaster, they felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness and despair.
The air was filled with a strong smell of blood, intertwined with the continuous wails, ubiquitous corpses, and devastated streets, creating a scene like the end of the world.
Although Shou's pollution of these people gradually dissipated.
But the trauma it brought to these people, and even to the entire Hell's Kitchen, will always be difficult to heal.
"Uh..."
Lizard Peter glanced at Shou, who was beaten to a bloody pulp on the ground, completely unrecognizable, and cautiously reminded:
"Gwen, the commotion here has subsided. We should go, otherwise, it will be very troublesome if the police surround us later."
"Wait a moment."
Gwen seemed to have thought of something, her gaze sweeping over The Hand members one by one, frowning, "Where did that old woman, Madame Gao, go?"
However, she then noticed that her power within her body had begun to show signs of decline, and she shook her head helplessly, saying:
"Never mind, leave the rest to the police to pursue."
Then, she and Lizard Peter's figures quickly disappeared into the dark alley.
...
At the same time.
A figure, as disheveled as a stray dog, appeared in front of the Financial Building in Manhattan.
It was none other than Madame Gao, whom Gwen was looking for.
After witnessing their Beast God, whom they had believed in for hundreds of years, being defeated by Gwen, she silently fled the battlefield.
As the only remaining high-ranking member of The Five Fingers... no, it should be said, as the only remaining high-ranking member of The Hand.
Madame Gao's face had long lost its usual composure and calmness, leaving only an uncontrollable deep fear.
Because she knew very well in her heart that after losing the power blessing of the Beast God, The Hand was completely finished this time!
And what made her most despair was.
The dragon bone, which could extend life and resurrect the dead, had already been completely consumed in the previous ritual to summon Shou.
That is to say.
In the few remaining days of her life, not only would she be unable to continue extending her life or "resurrecting from the dead" as before.
Instead, she would have to flee everywhere like a stray dog, avoiding pursuit from the police and Spider-Woman.
This huge psychological gap caused Madame Gao's mind to gradually become hysterical.
Looking at the Financial Building in front of her, a determined madness flickered in her eyes.
She didn't want to end her life so uselessly.
Since the demise of The Hand was irreversible.
Then she would simply drag everyone in New York to perish with her and The Hand!
Yes, that's right.
Immediately, Madame Gao quickly walked into the Financial Building and instructed The Hand members disguised as security guards to transport all the prepared explosives to the "Seal Wall" where the complete dragon bone was sealed underground.
She wanted to use the immense power contained within the "Seal Wall" and the dragon bone to instantly collapse the entire New York.
Previously, The Hand had only used a very small amount of explosives, intending to blast a gap in the "Seal Wall," which then triggered two strong earthquakes of magnitude 6 or higher.
It was precisely because of this that they ultimately abandoned the idea of forcefully blasting open the "Seal Wall," and instead prepared to use the powerful black sky to capture Iron Fist and open the seal!
But now, for Madame Gao, she could just use this "characteristic" of the "Seal Wall" to destroy New York once and for all, and perish with everyone.
"Heh... Cough cough cough!"
Madame Gao held the remote control, sitting alone amidst the explosives, her slightly pale face wearing a hysterical, excited smile.
"Damn Spider-Woman, and that damn big lizard, what if you defeated Lord Beast God... In the end, won't you still perish with the entire city?"
However.
Before she could finish speaking, a cold voice suddenly sounded from the darkness opposite.
"Put down the bomb remote control in your Hand... From now on, everything in this Financial Building has been officially taken over by Hyperspace Group."
"Who are you? When did you come down..."
Madame Gao looked at Selena, who walked out of the darkness opposite, and was first startled. She had not noticed any aura from the other party just now.
But then she snarled with a sinister smile, "Never mind, it doesn't matter. You can just obediently be buried with me!"
As her voice sounded, she prepared to press the detonation button.
Time seemed to be frozen at this moment.
Madame Gao instinctively closed her eyes, waiting for the doomsday that belonged to her and the entire New York to arrive.
But who would have thought.
The expected explosion did not happen.
Only a faint breeze swept by.
And a head thrown high, then rolling to the ground.
Madame Gao opened her eyes blankly and saw the last scene of her life.
A leather-clad girl holding a long sword was gently shaking off the blood from the blade, and beside her stood a headless corpse like a fountain.
Madame Gao thought: That wouldn't be... my corpse, would it?
Selena carried Madame Gao's head back to the ground and, before leaving, instructed the Death Walkers who were cleaning up The Hand ninja corpses:
"Take those explosives from the basement to a safe place, then send people to guard here. Tomorrow, Boss will personally come to deal with that wall in the basement."
"Yes!"
Now, after taking Alexander Corvinus's blood, these Death Walkers have all become "Daywalkers" like Selena, overcoming their only weakness of fearing sunlight and ultraviolet rays.
They are now not only Selena's loyal followers.
At the same time, like their leader, they have become fanatical worshippers of Karl!
Now, as soon as they heard that Boss would personally come tomorrow, they were all instantly invigorated as if injected with chicken blood.
Selena was naturally happy to see this.
However, she still had another matter to attend to next.
That was to "acquire" Rand Industries, worth nearly ten billion, without spending a single penny.
That is, the company founded by Iron Fist Danny Rand's father.
Although Selena was also unsure of her boss's true intention in giving such an order, as long as it was an order from Karl, she would execute it without hesitation.
This was the rule!
...
In a certain Hell Dimension.
In order to keep up with the times and persuade more ignorant humans to voluntarily sign contracts with him, Mephisto was diligently learning the latest scamming techniques from two human souls skilled in multi-level marketing.
Suddenly, as if sensing something, his expression drastically changed.
"Damn it, why did one of my Revenge Spirit fragments suddenly lose contact... Could it be that the host was killed?!"
So Mephisto quickly cast his magic and began to examine the human hosts who had signed contracts with him and were granted the Revenge Spirit.
Soon, he locked onto Johnny Blaze.
But when he saw the current state of the other party, he was instantly dumbfounded.
Johnny Blaze did not have any serious injuries, but he was missing the Revenge Spirit that had originally resided within him.
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