"Because finding the truth is supposed to be S.H.I.E.L.D.'s job, but a bunch of S.H.I.E.L.D. higher-ups are constantly glued to their phones, getting intelligence and truth from QuickShake, and they're not ashamed, but proud of it."
Tony said grumpily, "I think the World Security Council should just give the funding to QuickShake. After all, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s intelligence comes from QuickShake anyway."
Steve chuckled, "That might be a good suggestion."
Garrett laughed heartily, "I agree too. No matter how we try to find intelligence, it's never as fast as QuickShake."
Everyone was speechless. This guy was beyond saving.
Facing such an employee, Director Fury was naturally very displeased. The problem was, no matter how displeased he was, he couldn't fire Garrett, because S.H.I.E.L.D. needed a scapegoat.
About ten minutes later, Thousand Paper Crane flew out of the drone armor. Then, it pointed its wing to the front right and said, "The President is not far ahead."
Everyone stopped. Then, Tony sent a drone armor to scout the front right. Soon, the drone armor discovered an oil tanker.
"The President should be on that oil tanker."
Tony said. To avoid being discovered, the drone armor did not get too close.
Thousand Paper Crane said, "My mission is complete. As for what to do next, you can decide for yourselves."
Tony asked, "You're not coming with us?"
"What kind of idiot would ask such a question? A single fire could burn me to Death, okay?"
Thousand Paper Crane looked disdainful. It said, "Have the drone armor take me back, so I don't run into any accidents along the way."
"Spider-Woman, how did you manage to raise a Thousand Paper Crane into such a big shot?"
Tony complained, but he didn't refuse Thousand Paper Crane's request. The reason was simple: it was really useful.
Finding Human Torch, finding the President, all relied on Thousand Paper Crane. It had to be protected well.
Gwen said helplessly, "It's actually better now. A while ago, it asked me for a salary, saying it wanted to buy things to maintain its body, and even wanted to paint its body gold, saying it was popular this year."
Everyone was speechless. This Thousand Paper Crane was becoming more and more human-like.
"Alright, let's discuss how to save the President."
Steve said, "Tony, does your armor have anti-radar and stealth functions?"
"Anti-radar is a basic function. As for stealth, only a few drone armors have it."
Tony said, "It's not true stealth, it's light-based stealth similar to an aerospace carrier. It's easily discovered if you get too close."
"That's fine then. You and Rhode secretly infiltrate the oil tanker to find the President."
Steve said, "When we launch a full assault, you can take the opportunity to rescue the President."
"Okay."
Tony and Rhode nodded. As everyone was about to act, Tony received a warning from Director Fury: "A giant has appeared in Miami."
"Shit, Rampage Creatures again."
Everyone's expressions changed. Gwen asked, "Director Fury, are you telling us this because you want us to go back and deal with the Rampage Creatures first?"
"No, your mission is to rescue the President. I'm telling you this to remind you that Killian's side might also have Rampage Creatures."
Director Fury said, "As for what's happening in the city, leave it to the other Superheroes and Peace Knights."
"Killian's side will also have Rampage Creatures?"
Everyone's hearts sank. They knew all too well how powerful Rampage Creatures were. Last time, if the mysterious mage hadn't appeared, they would have all been wiped out.
Remembering the mysterious mage, Banner asked Miss Scarlett hopefully, "Miss Scarlett, can you contact your teacher?"
"I can't contact her. Even if I could, my teacher wouldn't help."
Miss Scarlett shook her head. She said, "I am just a small magic apprentice. In the magic world, it's all about equivalent exchange."
Everyone was a little disappointed. Steve thought for a moment, then turned to Gwen and asked, "Spider-Woman, is there any danger ahead?"
Gwen sensed carefully for a while, then said with a solemn expression, "Right now, there is a certain danger. In the future, it might escalate to extreme danger."
Everyone was a little confused: "What do you mean?"
Tony analyzed, "They don't have Rampage Creatures, but they have Rage serum. If things go south, they'll inject themselves with Rage serum."
"In that case, as long as we don't give them a chance to inject the potion, we can defeat them."
Everyone was overjoyed at the news and marveled at Spider-Woman's sensing ability. She could even predict the future? It was simply defying the heavens.
Steve said, "There definitely won't be much Rage serum. Pay attention to their leaders later. Don't give them a chance to inject the potion. If you have a chance to kill them, don't just cripple them."
"Understood."
Everyone nodded. This was Marvel, not next door. There weren't that many principles.
"Miss Scarlett, you have magic power now, right?"
Tony thought of something and asked Miss Scarlett, "If anything happens, can you teleport all of us away?"
Everyone looked at Miss Scarlett. Miss Scarlett nodded and said, "Without the Quinjet and armor, no problem."
"That's good. I can't die, otherwise, if I see the old man, he'll definitely scold me for making the Stark Family die out."
Tony breathed a sigh of relief and said. At this moment, he noticed Rhode and the others looking at him with sympathy, and was immediately stunned: "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Rhode patted Tony's shoulder as a gesture of comfort. Tony was a little exasperated: "What do you mean? Why are you patting my shoulder for no reason?"
Steve coughed and said, "Alright, let's not waste time. Tony, Rhode, depart immediately."
"Okay, you guys follow behind."
Tony nodded. Then, he and Rhode put on their stealth Iron Man Suit and headed towards the abandoned oil tanker.
Tony and Rhode originally thought finding the President would be a troublesome matter, but as soon as they approached the oil tanker, they discovered the President's location—he was suspended in the air, incredibly conspicuous.
Tony said, "Good news, we found the President. Bad news, there's a group of people aiming cameras at the President, seemingly preparing to do something to him. We must rescue him as soon as possible."
Rhode sighed, "President Ellis is really unlucky."
"Nobody forced him to be President, did they?"
Tony sneered, then took Rhode and snuck into the sea. Then, the two secretly flew onto the oil tanker from the sea and hid behind a container.
"Rhode, don't be so nervous. I'm the man who almost became the King of Assassins. A mere infiltration is no difficulty for me at all."
Tony said arrogantly. The King of Assassins he mentioned referred to the incident where he killed Magneto last time.
Before Tony finished speaking, Obadiah appeared above them with a dozen Iron Man Suits. Then, a large number of miniature missiles whistled down towards the two of them.
Obadiah laughed loudly, "Tony, go to hell."
"Iron Monger?"
Tony and Rhode's expressions changed drastically. While firing decoy missiles, they fled at the fastest speed.
"They've been discovered."
Steve cursed, then led everyone and the Quinjet to the oil tanker.
Boom, boom, boom… A large number of miniature missiles exploded in the air, with flames and black smoke spewing out. Rhode, while dodging the aftershocks, looked at Tony with disdain, "King of Assassins?"
Tony deactivated his stealth device and cursed unhappily, "Shit, how was I discovered?"
Why was Tony discovered? It's simple: Killian already knew he was coming. In fact, as soon as they set off, the Vice President sent the message to Killian.
Killian immediately had the terrorists inject the Rage serum and prepared to welcome Tony.
It's worth mentioning that Rage serum and Extremis complement each other. Rage serum originally required five minutes to complete the initial transformation, but with Extremis, dozens of seconds were enough.
Obadiah was about to lead his men to continue the attack when drone armors and five Quinjets arrived, aiming their guns at the HYDRA Iron Man Suits.
Obadiah snorted and had his Iron Man Suits temporarily stop. Since they had come, they shouldn't expect to leave.
Bang, bang, bang...
The Superheroes landed on the deck one after another to rendezvous with Tony and Rhode. Then, Agents slid down from the Quinjets using ropes.
At the same time, a large number of Extremis Warriors appeared around them, glaring at the Superheroes with menacing eyes.
"Everyone's here."
Killian appeared on the steel frame, full of vigor, and shouted at Tony, "Tony Stark, long time no see."
"We've met? Uh, are you The Mastermind Killian?"
Tony asked in surprise. He wasn't trying to humiliate Killian; he genuinely didn't remember him. Come on, he was almost forgetting Maya Hansen, so how could he remember Killian, whom he had only met once?
Furthermore, the current Killian and the former Killian were completely different people—the Killian of 1999 was not only a cripple but also wore unfashionable glasses.
"You really forgot me. Why am I not surprised at all?"
Killian chuckled, "Tony, because of your deception, I almost jumped off a building. Of course, you didn't know anything, because you were busy having fun with Maya Hansen at the time.
Tony, I want to thank you. If it weren't for you, there wouldn't be the me of today, the perfect me."
As he spoke, Killian spread his arms, a proud expression on his face. It was clear he was very satisfied with himself now.
"…"
Tony blinked, still unable to remember who Killian was. Logically, he should have remembered such a narcissistic man, after all, he was the king of narcissism.
Rhode complained, "Tony, I always knew you were a scumbag, but I never thought you'd even be a scumbag to men."
Natasha asked, "That tone is really resentful. Tony, what exactly did you do to him? Did you abandon him after a brief affair?"
"Shit, I didn't do anything, alright? And there are thousands of women worldwide who can prove I'm only interested in women."
Tony cursed, then looked up and shouted, "Killian, make it clear, when did I ever deceive you?"
Killian shouted, "Before you die, I will tell you everything. Come up, Tony, I've waited ten years. It's time for revenge."
"Shit, I hate guys who keep you in suspense the most."
Tony cursed, then flew towards the steel frame. Rhode tried to follow, but Iron Monger flew over, aiming his machine gun and firing wildly at him.
Rhode quickly dodged, then controlled his machine gun to counterattack. The two engaged in a fierce shootout in the air.
"Commence attack."
Steve shouted. As his voice echoed, both sides charged at each other simultaneously, and the battle officially began.
In the sky, drone armors and Quinjets faced off against HYDRA's Iron Man Suits.
On the deck, the Superheroes and Agents battled hundreds of Extremis Warriors. Steve's opponent was still Seven. He jumped off the aircraft and shouted, "This time, I won't give you a chance to escape again."
"Captain, this will be the burial ground for your legend. The America you serve is a garbage nation that abandons its heroes."
Seven roared furiously, his entire body glowing crimson, like an enraged beast.
"I pledge allegiance to justice and freedom."
Steve blocked Seven's attack with his shield, then turned and punched him in the head. Seven nimbly dodged, and he and the Captain engaged in a fierce battle on the deck.
"The number of Extremis Warriors is a bit high. It's a good time to test my new creation."
Scarlett controlled her left arm to transform into a crossbow, then she took out a crossbow bolt from her waist that looked very much like an awl.
That's right, a crossbow bolt that looked very much like an awl, but it was slender and had clear spiral patterns on it.
Scarlett didn't waste time. She raised her left hand, and the crossbow bolt shot out with a whoosh, piercing through the head of an Extremis Warrior with intense rotation.
A huge spiral wound appeared on the Extremis Warrior's head. Even with its self-healing ability, it collapsed to the ground, dying instantly.
This was Rasengan, ahem, no, it was a spiral crossbow bolt.
This wasn't over yet. Under Miss Scarlett's control, the spiral crossbow bolt arced through the air, entering the head of a second Extremis Warrior from the side, then it passed through to the other side and shot into the head of another Extremis Warrior.
Seeing this, the surrounding Extremis Warriors raised their guns and fired at the spiral crossbow bolt. Unfortunately, they couldn't hit it at all. The crossbow bolt curved in the air and shot towards a group of Extremis Warriors.
The Extremis Warriors were greatly alarmed and dodged, but the crossbow bolt's speed hadn't decreased at all compared to the beginning. With violent rotation, it continuously pierced through the heads of the Extremis Warriors.
In a short time, Miss Scarlett had shot and killed more than a dozen Extremis Warriors. The Extremis Warriors were enraged and immediately charged at Miss Scarlett.
"Miss Scarlett, focus on killing the Extremis Warriors."
Banner jumped to Miss Scarlett's side, punching two Extremis Warriors away. Natasha also rushed over to provide support. Without a doubt, Miss Scarlett's spiral crossbow bolt was a great weapon. Whether they could win today might depend on it.
Miss Scarlett nodded, focusing on controlling the spiral crossbow bolt to shoot and kill Extremis Warriors. The crossbow bolt had high-temperature resistant runes and would not be easily destroyed by high temperatures.
A leader saw his subordinates being shot and killed by the spiral crossbow bolt one after another, and shouted to Obadiah in shock and anger, "Obadiah, do me a favor and destroy that crossbow bolt with miniature missiles."
"Alright."
Obadiah did not refuse. Soon, six miniature missiles with long white tails shot fiercely towards the spiral crossbow bolt.
Miss Scarlett sneered, controlling the spiral crossbow bolt to fly into a nearby container. The miniature missiles crashed into the container one after another, exploding with a roar.
Then, the spiral crossbow bolt emerged from the other side of the container, piercing through the heads of several Extremis Warriors.
"The spiral crossbow bolt is very useful, but unfortunately, the material is a bit poor. It would be great if I could get Vibranium and Adamantium."
Miss Scarlett sighed inwardly. Of course, this was just a wish. Neither Vibranium nor Adamantium were things she could afford.
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