Chapter: 222

"Activate the vertical takeoff device!"

Although Fury successfully escaped the enemy's encirclement, he knew that since they had dared to launch an attack in broad daylight, they wouldn't let him off easily. They would undoubtedly employ other means to corner him and put him in a life-threatening situation.

Without any support, a swift escape was undoubtedly the best choice.

However, once again, the car AI gave him a disappointing response: "Flight system damaged."

Fury, accustomed to such occurrences, rolled his eyes and didn't bother getting angry. He then ordered, "Switch to manual driving mode. Turn on the superconductive magnetic levitation device and minimize the resistance of the transmission system."

"Mark, do you have any good ideas? Speak up now, or else you'll have to write it in my eulogy!" Fury sarcastically remarked.

As the vehicle continued to move, Fury noticed that it seemed like all the police cars in Washington had been deployed. New police vehicles kept joining the pursuit from all sides. Given the current situation, if he kept running like this and the roads were eventually blocked, he would meet his end sooner or later.

"Pay attention to controlling the steering wheel. Soon, I will have Baymax take over the smart system in your car. Although the firewall you guys designed is quite lousy, this process may still take a few seconds."

"A few seconds! Are you kidding me? Are the programs and software developed by our S.H.I.E.L.D. really that lousy?" Fury couldn't help but interrupt Mark's boastful words and vent his frustration.

"Look at it from a different perspective. Perhaps these programmers are all affiliated with Hydra? Would you feel a little better that way?" Mark replied with another cutting remark.

"Hmph! Speaking of Hydra, can you truly confirm this matter? You know, if it's true, it would have a significant impact on the existing political structure!" Fury asked seriously.

"Even if I confirm it to you, you wouldn't completely believe it. The truth is, you have to see it with your own eyes and confirm it yourself. But after World War II, what kind of judgment did Hydra's massive scientific group face? Where did they ultimately end up? I think as the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., you should know better than me, right?"

"Alright, Baymax has taken control of the entire car. It will plan a safe route for you and activate autopilot. Now, prepare any weapons you have in the car for self-defense. And you should have that thing you bought from me on you, right?"

"I've been carrying it with me. Don't worry," Fury confirmed.

"Good. Once you encounter a critical situation, activate it and find an opportunity to escape."

Mark had already planned Fury's escape route in advance. It seemed that Fury was well-equipped with the gear he carried, so Mark didn't need to provide much additional help from his end.

Of course, if Fury ultimately found himself in dire straits and in a state of utter defeat, even if it meant exposing the fact that he had magical abilities, Mark would still save him. After all, facing Thanos in the future, Captain Marvel would be a great asset, and there was only one person on Earth who could establish contact with her—Nick Fury.

While Mark was considering the future crises that might arise, a real crisis was unfolding for Fury.

Baymax's alarm indicated that a high-energy target had been detected and was rapidly approaching Fury's location.

"Fury, quickly activate that thing and get ready to abandon the car and escape!"

In the instant he saw the alarm, Mark knew exactly what high-energy target had been identified—the Winter Soldier, Bucky Barnes.

Trained extensively in the military and enhanced and mechanically altered by Hydra, the Winter Soldier was an absolute killing machine. If Fury fell into his hands, his life would truly be in danger.

Mark had mixed feelings about the Winter Soldier. On one hand, he was a World War II hero and a close friend of Captain Steve Rogers. On the other hand, he was also the assassin who killed Mark's grandfather, Howard Stark.

Even though Mark knew that the Winter Soldier's crimes were committed under the brainwashing control of Hydra, he still couldn't easily forgive him for what he had done.

On the other side, upon hearing Mark's reminder, Fury didn't hesitate and pulled out a metallic cylinder from his coat pocket. It was the energy shield field generator used by individual soldiers. At that moment, Fury also noticed a figure leaping down from a building by the roadside and blocking his path.

If such actions weren't tantamount to seeking death, they definitely had some reliance behind them. Without hesitation, Fury activated the energy shield field, protecting the entire cockpit.

In the instant Fury pressed the switch, the Winter Soldier launched an attack. A sticky bomb was launched onto the undercarriage of the car and firmly attached itself.

Boom! The bomb exploded, flipping Fury and the car over on the road due to the powerful impact. The communication system was damaged, cutting off contact with Mark, and the entire vehicle was now upside down, making any further travel impossible.

Fortunately, Fury was prepared, thanks to Mark's reminder. Despite his current disheveled state, his body was unharmed under the protection of the energy shield field.

"Cough, now I can only rely on myself." The car was destroyed by the explosion, cutting off communication and damaging the core processor. Without the hardware carrier, Baymax couldn't continue providing assistance.

"It's a good thing I bought a lot of good stuff from Mark. Although it was expensive, it's really worth it now..."

Fury adjusted his posture and rolled up the sleeve of his left arm, revealing a finely crafted mechanical watch.

The mechanical watch was just a superficial disguise. In fact, it was a special equipment customized by Mark for Fury. In addition to its built-in tranquilizer needle function, it could unleash a plasma cutting beam, capable of breaking through any obstacles.

Step by step, the Winter Soldier confidently approached the overturned car. In his mind, this mission was no different from the ones in the past. As long as he finished the target off with another shot and confirmed their death, it would be a great success.

But when he reached the side of the car and opened the door, he found the interior empty, with only a hole leading to an underground tunnel. The target had disappeared without a trace.

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