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Chapter 64: Riot

Early in the morning, General Ross hurried over and knocked on the door.

Nearby the research center, a manor had been constructed, built alongside the research center a few years prior.

Usually, Maya Hansen and Betty Ross lived there, and sometimes Natalia would visit. Since Thor's return, it had become his new residence.

General Ross arrived in person. He gave Betty Ross a complicated look before getting straight to the point: "The Hulk escaped and injured many soldiers, including Bronski."

Thor sneered, "Bronski is just a muscle-bound fool who complicates everything."

Ross said solemnly, "I'm here to discuss the Hulk."

Thor didn't linger on the issue. After all, the future abomination was part of Hulk's experience package. "Our arrangement was to inform you of the Hulk's location, not to guarantee his capture. I don't know where he'll go if he runs now. However, if I were Banner and didn't like the Hulk, I'd certainly seek out prominent biologists to attempt to eliminate the Hulk's ."

"Will he come to you?"

"No, he knows there was a deal between us, so he wouldn't fall into a trap. There are only a few experts in genetic engineering, so it shouldn't be too difficult to monitor them."

General Ross understood, nodded to Betty, and left. Thor's voice followed him: "Don't get your hopes up. Even if you capture the Hulk, it doesn't mean you can replicate his condition. Hulk is probably unique, like Captain America."

Ross paused but didn't respond.

…

Thor was right. Feeling guilty for the harm caused, Banner decided to seek Mr. Blue's help to remove the Hulk gene from his body.

He found Mr. Blue and began treatment. If nothing else went wrong, it might have been successful.

However, just as he left the laboratory, he was apprehended by General Ross.

Ross warned harshly, "If you try to make the Hulk disappear, you'll spend the rest of your life in prison!"

Banner did not argue. In reality, he had already mentally prepared himself. His previous escapes were driven by his fear of hurting others.

A distressed General Ross took Banner to the helicopter. He failed to notice that Bronski was not following.

Seeing the Hulk's power, Bronski began to covet it. He walked into Mr. Blue's laboratory...

…

"Contact Maya Hansen's research center and ask if there's a way to restore the Hulk gene that's been erased," General Ross ordered.

Before anyone could respond, a soldier reported, "General, the Hulk is causing havoc on the streets and needs support!"

General Ross was stunned. He glanced at Banner and ordered, "Show me the video!"

The video feed was immediately turned on, revealing a monstrous figure of abomination—a giant, yellow green beast.

"Hahahaha! This is power! Intoxicating power! Hahaha!" The abomination roared with laughter, lifting a car and hurling it into the crowd.

Two soldiers attempted to use rocket launchers from their vehicle, but their efforts were futile as the abomination caught the rockets with one hand, unharmed.

The terrified soldiers fled, only to be blocked by the beast, helplessly watching as a car drew nearer...

"Give me something real!"

On the helicopter, General Ross and Banner stared at the now-black screen in shock.

"Order all troops to the area," General Ross commanded, understanding too late what Thor had warned him about.

"No," Banner said, "Ordinary troops will be ineffective against him. I've felt his power. Let me go."

Ross turned and asked quietly, "Do you know what you're doing?"

Banner nodded. "We created this situation, so we must face the consequences."

General Ross hesitated, then fixed his gaze on Banner and said, "Land nearby."

"No. Open the rear hatch, and I'll jump."

…

"Pathetic! They're all pathetic. Bring me a stronger opponent!"

On the street, the abomination continued its rampage, destroying everything in sight.

A chaotic street, full of destruction and death, resembling a war zone...

Across the street, a figure descended from the sky and crashed heavily onto the ground, creating a massive crater.

Moments later, a huge green fist emerged from the crater and struck the ground.

Hulk is here!