Chapter: 342
"Such an impatient young man. Well, let's get going too, Rhodey."
Tony glanced at Rhodey by his side, and Rhodey nodded in agreement. The faceplates of their suits closed in unison, and in the next moment, Iron Man and War Machine shot into the sky, flying towards their target.
Meanwhile, Natasha, who was brought into hyperspeed mode by Quicksilver, finally got to experience the same nervous yet exhilarating feeling that Falcon had when Captain led him.
In this state, even the usually imperceptible air felt as heavy as a brick wall, crashing against her and causing a dizzying sensation.
If it weren't for her ultimate-enhanced body and powerful regenerative abilities, she would have likely passed out by now.
On the other hand, Mark, who is also brought into hyperspeed mode by Quicksilver, had a much easier time.
With his nanotech suit infused with vibranium, the harsh external environment posed no threat to him. Being carried along by Quicksilver without having to exert himself made the journey quite comfortable.
This left Natasha feeling envious; she could only silently curse Quicksilver in her heart for not even giving her enough time to put on the vibranium nanotech suit.
It was truly infuriating. She wondered if he was taking revenge for the rigorous training and strict guidance she had given him during her time as an instructor.
However, in reality, Mark, though seemingly calm and relaxed on the surface, was actually communicating with Baymax through Brain waves.
"Captain and the others, what's the situation over there? Why expose their position like this at a time like this?" Mark asked, puzzled.
"Master, here's the situation: Captain and the others speculated that the Green Goblin might have gained access to some secrets related to Hydra from a trap he set earlier. They believe he may have acquired assets left behind by Hydra.
Based on Bucky's memories, they think the Green Goblin's target is likely a large-scale biochemical virus emitter that Hydra stored in Vilnius.
T'Challa's intelligence also confirms that the Green Goblin has indeed been spotted on the outskirts of Vilnius.
So, in order to prevent the Green Goblin from succeeding in his plan, Captain and the team are willing to take the risk of using the teleportation portal to reach Hydra's base in Vilnius as quickly as possible."
Upon hearing Baymax's explanation, Mark finally understood the situation. "A large-scale biochemical virus emitter left behind by Hydra. If a highly lethal bioweapon is released, how extensive would its range be?"
"It could cover the entire continent of Europe. And based on the current and forecasted wind patterns for the next few days, it might even spread as far as the fringes of the Asia."
"If the Green Goblin uses a virus weapon with a latent period and high infectivity, then once his plan succeeds, the scope of impact will continue to expand."
"Do you know how this large-scale biochemical virus emitter works? Do we have countermeasures to prevent the release of the bioweapon, or in case the bioweapon is indeed released, can we cut off its spreading mechanism?"
"The device operates by emitting high-frequency nanoscopic energy waves to propel the bioweapon into the air, causing rapid and long-distance dispersal.
To intercept such swift dispersion, given our current response time, it's insufficient to implement effective defensive measures.
Furthermore, the device doesn't have any external communication modules. Control is entirely executed through the central computer on the machine. If we want to prevent the release of the bioweapon, the only way is to shut down or destroy the device.
Destruction of the device could be accomplished using orbital weaponry or the magic network. However, if the device is already loaded with the bioweapon, the shockwave from the explosion could potentially spread the remnants, impacting the surrounding populace."
"So, the best course of action is to quash his plan in its infancy, before the Green Goblin carries out his operation, correct?"
"That's correct, Master," answered Baymax.
"In that case, I need to quickly inform my dad, the United Nations, and the governments of various countries. The current situation doesn't allow us to be entangled in the restrictions of so-called Accords or personal vendettas.
If the Green Goblin really intends to use the large-scale biochemical virus emitter for some outrageous move, then we must unite at this moment and prevent his actions."
Suddenly, Mark seemed to have figured something out.
"!"
"The Green Goblin wants to divide the Avengers, which is why he created a bait with Bucky and T'Challa, luring Captain and his team away.
Then he released the video of Bucky killing Howard and Maria, provoking Dad's hatred towards Bucky.
The Green Goblin's objective has been clear from the beginning—to spark infighting among us and buy enough time for his plan's preparation.
By the time we realize it, the bioweapon will have already dispersed in the air throughout the entirety of Europe. Even we Avengers, unless we possess special abilities or protective measures, could be affected."
Having gained ample information support, Mark's analysis of the Green Goblin's strategy and motives left him truly horrified.
Even Mark had always believed that the Green Goblin's declaration of war against them was aimed at destroying either the entire Avengers team or certain individuals within it.
However, what he didn't anticipate was that the Green Goblin's plan was to torment and break their spirits before destroying their bodies, stripping them of their pride as Avengers.
"Master, I've already transmitted the existing information and analysis results to the United Nations and various governments.
However, both the Old Master and Colonel Rhodes simultaneously shut down their communication systems. I'm temporarily unable to establish contact with them."
"They both shut down their communication systems? Can you track their current locations?" Mark found it somewhat strange that Tony and Rhodey would take such actions, and a sense of unease began to rise within him.
"It's very difficult. They've implemented physical isolation measures, severing all their signal sources and network communication data exchange channels.
Moreover, the Iron Man suits are relatively compact, making it challenging to pinpoint their precise locations even with Vienna's military radar.
Additionally, the old Master seems to have issued interference commands to J.A.R.V.I.S., releasing a significant amount of disruptive information. At present, I'm unable to determine their location."
Whether from a physical or technological side, Baymax was indeed helpless when it came to Tony and Rhodey's ability to conceal their location information.
Although J.A.R.V.I.S. hadn't yet had an opportunity to evolve into an sentient being, it could still potentially cause minor troubles for Baymax, utilizing the Mind Stone as its computational medium.
"Since technological means can't resolve this, I'll have to resort to magical methods."
After saying this, Mark relinquished control of his body to Baymax, allowing it to direct the nanosuit to mimic his actions in the upcoming endeavor. Then, he directly projected his soul out of his body and entered the Mirror Dimension.
Once inside the Mirror Dimension, Mark once again opened a portal and headed toward the location of Captain and his team.
On Captain's side, there were a total of five individuals. Among them, only Captain himself possessed super-speed, while the others, except for Falcon, lacked high-speed mobility.
To avoid the dispersion of their strength and the risk of being picked off one by one, they didn't adopt the strategy of splitting up like Tony did. Instead, they all drove together toward their destination.
As a result, while Captain and his team set out earlier, it was certain that they would ultimately lag behind Mark and Natasha, who were guided by Quicksilver.
From this perspective, Tony's previous decision seemed more like an attempt to isolate them rather than create a splitting up.
So, if Mark's hunch was correct, Tony and Rhodey's sudden communication blackout was undoubtedly targeted at Captain's team, or more specifically, the Winter Soldier among them—Bucky Barnes.
"Dad, he not only wants to stop Captain and the others from violating the Seoul Accord and taking unauthorized actions, but he also wants to carry out his own revenge plan while preventing them.
I have to admit, he's done an excellent job of hiding it. I didn't detect anything unusual."
Beside the car that Captain and his team were driving, Mark's soul closed its eyes, initiating a resonance with the surrounding dark energy to sense the environmental information.
As Mark's sensing range expanded, he quickly detected two distant figures approaching at high speed. "Found you. Dad, you really had this idea in mind!"
Once he confirmed the accuracy of his judgment, Mark immediately returned to his body through the portal. By this time, he was on the outskirts of the Vienna teleportation node.
He, along with Quicksilver and Natasha, proceeded according to Tony's predetermined plan.
"Peter, there's been a change in the plan. We might have to turn back—"
...
Not long after Mark's soul departed from Captain's team, Tony and Rhodey had already arrived in front of them, bringing their vehicle to a halt.
Screech!
The abrupt braking created a sharp friction, accompanied by a piercing noise and leaving two long black marks on the ground. The air was filled with the acrid smell of burnt rubber.
"Tony!" Captain was the first to step out of the car. He wasn't holding his iconic shield and walked towards Tony and Rhodey without any guard, hoping to negotiate and gain Tony's understanding.
He believed that after learning about the Green Goblin's plan, Tony would temporarily set aside their differences and join forces to face the imminent danger.
What Captain didn't know was what Tony saw in the video that the Green Goblin had played for him.
Tony's presence before him indicated that he had no intention of listening to any explanations. What he intended to do was to swiftly exact his revenge before anyone could react.
Seeing Captain steadily approaching, Tony and Rhodey kept their masks closed, watching silently as if waiting for the right moment.
"Tony, Rhodey, listen to me. We've uncovered the true conspiracy behind the Green Goblin. Now we must come together, join forces—"
Without waiting for Captain to finish his words, Tony and Rhodey immediately carried out their prearranged action as soon as they saw Scarlet Witch finally stepping out of the car.
Sections of their suits opened, and palm-sized prototype discs were launched from Mark 46 and War Machine, landing precisely at the feet of Captain and Scarlet Witch.
This was a weapon modified from Mark's energy shield device. Its effect was similar to the binding arrows Mark made for Hawkeye, creating an energy shield that encased the enemy, trapping them within until the device's energy was depleted.
In a situation where they were vastly outnumbered, immobilizing the two key members of Captain's team was undoubtedly a clever choice.
Tony and Rhodey chose to target Captain and Scarlet Witch first because their abilities posed a significant challenge.
Both Captain's super speed and Scarlet Witch's telekinesis were formidable, and without specialized countermeasures, dealing with them would be more difficult than with the others.
"Tony, what are you doing? Why are you trapping Wanda and me?" Captain shouted at Tony, who paid no attention to Captain's question. The energy reservoir within the confinement device was limited, and they needed to act quickly before its energy was depleted. If Captain and Scarlet Witch managed to escape, their chances would be nearly gone.
Ignoring Captain, Tony turned his gaze to T'Challa, dressed in the Black Panther suit. "T'Challa, this has nothing to do with you. It's a conflict between me and Bucky Barnes. I hope you won't interfere. The same goes for you, Sam. Don't stop me!"
Tony's tone was stern as he warned both T'Challa and Falcon.
If possible, he didn't want to fight against these two. Falcon had been a companion of the Avengers and had previously worked together on missions.
Although their perspectives had differed in this instance due to the Seoul Accord, it didn't mean they were enemies.
Due to emotional factors, neither Tony nor Rhodey wanted to battle Falcon.
As for T'Challa, he was not only the heir to Wakanda and its future king, but also his Vibranium suit made him impervious to their attacks. If T'Challa chose to engage with them, it would undoubtedly present a significant obstacle to their actions.
"Tony, don't act impulsively!" Upon hearing Tony and T'Challa's words, Captain finally understood. Tony must have learned the truth about his parents' death.
"This isn't impulsiveness, Rogers! You knew the truth about this long ago and kept it from me along with Mark.
Impulsive? No, Bucky Barnes murdered my parents, staged it as a car accident, and it kept me in the dark for over twenty years.
I'm just returning the favor he did to my parents. T'Challa, are you going to become my enemy now, after losing loved ones to the Green Goblin?"
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