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Chapter 29: Romance

Thor had finally decided to take a more challenging approach.

The refined upbringing from Asgard had made it impossible for him to act recklessly, despite his inclinations.

More importantly, he feared being caught by Odin and confined in a small, dark room , who was definitely watching him .

"Your skills are adequate. What you lack is extensive combat experience and better physical conditioning. That's why you lost to that agent. Combat experience is gained through practice; there's no shortcut. As for physical fitness, you've undergone transformation enhancements, but you haven't fully tapped into your potential yet."

Natalia nodded silently. "How can I discover it?"

"First, you need to build your endurance by moving with added weight. Since your physique is stronger than average, replace walking with running."

Thor then spent 1,000 points in the system to acquire an M134 rapid-fire machine gun.

Yes, the M134, which appears frequently in films, is essentially this weapon. With a rate of fire of one hundred rounds per second and a range of five kilometers, it's more a cannon than a gun.

One burst could likely incapacitate even armored vehicles. After all, in movies, this weapon is often used for dramatic effect.

The only drawback is its size and weight.

At nearly one meter long and weighing fifty or sixty kilograms, it's almost as heavy as Natalia herself.

In films, it seems manageable because the carriers are usually muscular individuals like Dwayne Johnson, but Natalia, being a teenager, might struggle.

The little girl's eyes widened as she saw the gun. "Is this weapon for me?"

She immediately recognized the significance of the gun.

"Yes, to become strong, you need to have the physical strength to carry such a weapon and move swiftly. Therefore, the journey from here to the northern port will test your endurance. Let's begin!"

"Will you run with me, Uncle?"

"No, I have other plans."

…

In the following days, many people along the route witnessed unusual sights.

A young girl, resembling a pink gemstone, was lugging a heavy machine gun nearly as tall as herself and running through the wasteland with a bulging backpack.

Ahead of her, a dashing young man was riding a...

Bear? ! ! !

It's not uncommon in Russia to see people riding bears, as it's a national symbol. However, riding a wild, untrained bear like this is quite rare.

After all, taming a bear requires considerable effort and feeding it a lot of salmon.

The system sells salmon for ten points each, and they don't even offer refunds...

Negative Reviews!

"Ah, Uncle, wait for me! I... I can't run anymore!"

Natalia groaned.

She had already run a marathon with dozens of pounds of equipment on her back, and her "uncle" in front of her showed no signs of stopping.

Unacceptable! Unacceptable! Unacceptable!

Thor was thoroughly enjoying himself. After all, what's the ultimate thrill in Russia?

Drinking the strongest vodka, besting the fiercest competitor, and riding the wildest bear!

…

While Thor was having fun, things were less cheerful elsewhere.

Captain America and his team were feeling quite triumphant.

They were finally heading to the battlefield openly and were even happier to be working alongside Bucky.

The combination of Captain America and Winter Soldier showcased an exemplary bond of friendship. Their synergy was so perfect that even couples who had been together for decades might envy their level of understanding.

One plus one equaled an extraordinary partnership, that's what they embodied.

Red Skull was furious, directing his rage at Dr. Zola, who in turn was also infuriated but couldn't match Captain America's strength.

Dr. Zola, having no other choice, decided to use himself as bait to lure Captain America and his Howling Commandos into a trap.

Even if he couldn't defeat Captain America, he needed to eliminate his ally.

Dr. Zola felt stagnant, and before Captain America could finish him off, Red Skull Schmidt intended to deal with him...