Chapter: 353

"Shortcut? Captain, what idea do you have? Tell me quickly!"

Seeing Quicksilver's initially downcast mood turn excited upon hearing that Captain had found a shortcut to reaching the top quickly, he instantly appeared next to Captain. His eyes were filled with hopeful anticipation as he looked at Captain and asked.

Seeing Quicksilver's eager expression, Captain shook his head helplessly, but he didn't tease him. He directly spoke, "If you were to climb along the exterior wall on your own, restricted by its design and height, you would only be able to reach the middle section of the TV tower at most.

But what if we relayed each other? In the first half, you'll use your absolute speed advantage to take me along, dashing to the observation platform in the middle of the tower. In the latter half, I'll rely on the maneuverability and burst power of my Flash suit to bypass the platform's obstruction and continue sprinting upwards.

By doing this, I have a good chance of making it to the top. Even though you'll be left at the base, at least one of us can take action against Green Goblin ahead of time. This method is the best choice we can make right now, compared to both of us being stuck on the ground."

Quicksilver nodded without hesitation, agreeing to Captain's plan. They didn't have much time to hesitate now, and apart from this method, they didn't have a better alternative.

If they delayed too long during their climb, allowing Green Goblin to complete his plan, then everything would be lost.

Quicksilver carried Captain on his back and began retreating once more, back towards the base of the TV tower. This time, he retreated even further than the first time, covering a distance of over 200 meters.

Fortunately, the area around the Vilnius TV tower was relatively flat and open, allowing Quicksilver to get ample sprinting distance. Sensing that the distance between him and the tower was just about right, Quicksilver tapped Captain's back and adjusted his balance before sprinting.

Sprinting with someone on his back compared to sprinting alone was undoubtedly a very different experience. If he didn't carefully sense the change in his center of gravity, adjust his stance and approach to exerting force, there was a risk of losing balance during the ascent and falling vertically as if in free fall.

For them, with time being extremely tight, they couldn't afford the time loss that such a failure would bring. Therefore, Quicksilver abandoned his usual carelessness and focused meticulously on adjusting his own state before starting.

"Captain, I'm ready to go. Hold on tight to me. When I reach my limit, I'll give you a signal. Be prepared to rush towards the tower's peak directly. Don't worry about me!"

"Alright!" Captain leaned against Quicksilver's back and gave him a firm pat on the shoulder without saying more.

At times like this, words were useless. All he could do was place complete trust in Quicksilver, firmly anchor himself, and be ready for the relay sprint.

Huff, huff, huff!

After taking a series of deep breaths, Quicksilver finally completed both physical and mental adjustments and preparations. He steadfastly gazed at the target ahead, deeply inhaling a breath into his lungs. Then, with a sudden burst of force from his legs, he shot forward like an arrow released from its bowstring.

Although this time Quicksilver was carrying Captain, who was wearing his suit, and their combined weight posed greater resistance, driven by a surge of determination, his sprinting speed was actually higher than the first time. In fact, he left behind a series of afterimages, making it difficult to distinguish reality from illusion.

With a devilish stride, in the blink of an eye, Quicksilver had arrived at the base of the TV tower while carrying Captain. Having gained experience from his previous solo ascent, he optimized his force and movements this time, striving for the smooth and more efficient climbing technique.

Due to Quicksilver's pursuit of perfection in each step, when he reached the biggest obstacle—the observation platform—with the combined weight of two people, he actually saved nearly a fifth of the time compared to the previous attempt.

Considering Quicksilver's speed, even a single second could feel incredibly lengthy to him. So, a one-fifth improvement in time was certainly no easy feat.

Yet, Quicksilver barely had time to revel in his breakthrough performance because he was about to face the major hurdle that had previously stopped him from reaching the top.

If he could overcome the platform's obstruction and advance further upwards, it would significantly increase their chances of success. But if he were to fail again at this point, Green Goblin's plan would likely succeed.

Quicksilver focused his attention on the TV tower's observation platform ahead. His mind was in a heightened state of alertness, treating the challenge before him with utmost seriousness. Despite this, his inner state was remarkably tranquil, almost devoid of ripples.

This calmness was a reflection of how completely Quicksilver had immersed himself in this mission. He had no spare mental capacity to dwell on past failures or the possibility of failure again. In his eyes, there was only one thing, one goal: to give it his all and carry Captain past this obstacle.

When they were just two or three steps away from the observation platform, Quicksilver seized the moment, controlling his strength. With a light tap of his toes, he and Captain gently disengaged from the TV tower's outer wall.

At this point, they were entirely airborne. A slight mishap would lead to a direct fall downwards, another failed attempt.

Yet, an unprecedented sense of confidence bloomed within Quicksilver. He could feel that his leap was executed perfectly, with seamless coordination of timing and force.

Using the distance gained from this leap, along with the momentum driving their ascent, when Quicksilver's shoe sole barely touched the wall, he lightly tapped his toes, repeatedly performing the maneuver. The very obstacle that had previously stymied him was now entirely overcome.

Having overcome this obstacle, Quicksilver finally revealed an excited smile. Even though every step of his process could be described as flawless, after passing the elevated platform, the kinetic energy from his earlier sprint had been entirely depleted. It was nearly impossible for him to approach any higher using his abilities alone.

"Captain, my task is done. It's up to you now. Go for it!"

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The tension that had been sustained suddenly loosened. Only now did Quicksilver truly feel the fatigue that had accumulated in his body during this short period. He felt utterly drained, as if his energy had been sapped.

Nevertheless, he gritted his teeth, taking two more steps forward before passing the "relay baton" to Captain.

Seeing Quicksilver on the verge of exhaustion, Captain released his firm grip on Quicksilver's shoulder. Seizing the opportune moment when Quicksilver's speed had peaked, Captain somersaulted forward from behind Quicksilver as if they were performing a coordinated maneuver.

As agreed upon earlier, Captain paid no mind to Quicksilver's loss of momentum and subsequent fall. With the nanotech vibranium suit providing protection, a fall from a higher place wouldn't cause any harm. Thus, without concern, Captain not only released his grip but also kicked off Quicksilver's body, using the action to gain momentum for himself and adjust his balance.

Experiencing this unexpected "boost," Quicksilver plummeted to the ground at high speed. Yet, he displayed no complaints or displeasure. He quickly climbed out of the resulting pit and turned his attention to Captain's progress on the wall.

At this point, Captain was wearing the Flash's suit, which was fully engaged in its high-speed mode. Unlike Quicksilver, who relied on his own abilities to achieve super speed, Captain was entirely dependent on the equipment developed by Mark.

Due to the suit's magnetic levitation wheel design, it had no friction. Therefore, in terms of acceleration and burst speed, it had an advantage over Quicksilver. This is also the reason why Captain proposed this plan. He didn't need a long sprint to attain a high initial velocity; instead, he could run a distance along the nearly vertical wall.

Whether this distance would be sufficient for Captain to complete his ascent depended on his performance…

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