Chapter: 364

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The efficiency of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s operations are indeed clean, efficient and very rapid. Of course, there is also the influence of the behind-the-scenes pressure from the World Security Council, but for Mark, the process is not important; what matters is the result.

Coulson personally appeared and brought two dozen pieces of information to meet with the executives of the Osborn Group. One set was about the concealed Lizard Doctor incident involving the Osborn Group, as well as evidence that Norman Osborn, as the founder, is the Green Goblin.

When the shareholders of the Osborn Group saw these pieces of evidence that were sufficient to drag the company's reputation and stock price into the abyss, along with the shady methods Coulson mentioned that government departments often use as threats, these profit-driven capitalists soon complied, agreeing to lend the Osborn Group's biopharmaceutical factory to contribute to the noble cause of world peace.

Well, that's the kind of positive energy, with no trace of dirtiness or power struggle.

As for the second set of information Coulson brought, it includes the scaled-up production process and technical data for the reverse serum. Coulson clearly stated the specifications and quantity of serum he needs. Some shareholders indicated that they would produce the serum as soon as possible, which would take about two hours.

Having obtained the desired results and answers, Coulson left the two sets of information directly on the conference room table and then left the gates of the Osborn Group in a carefree manner.

He needed to hurry back and tell the Avengers the news, so that everyone could prepare to depart for Lithuania. Once the Osborn Group produces the required 5000 liters of high-concentration reverse serum, they can set off immediately without wasting any time.

The reason for choosing Lithuania as the release location for the reverse serum is mainly because of its central position on the continent of Europa. Releasing the antidote here would allow the serum mist to spread most evenly.

Two hours later, Mark and the others were already prepared in front of the spatial teleportation gate in New York. The most important equipment, the large-scale biochemical gas emitter, had been transported to Lithuania in advance and set up. Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Falcon, and Natasha were dispatched to stay nearby to ensure its safety.

Now, all they needed to do was to bring the reverse serum and converge, starting the collective treatment for all the organisms on the Europa continent that had undergone mutations due to the regenerative serum's influence.

"Coulson, why hasn't the Osborn Group's transport vehicle arrived? This is way too slow. We've been waiting here for almost ten minutes!" Rhodey, who was already impatient, complained.

"Indeed, based on the distance between the Osborn Group's pharmaceutical factory and our spatial teleportation node, they should have arrived five minutes ago. If this continues, the situation in Europa could change again, and that's something we can't accept."

Captain also harbored dissatisfaction with this. He didn't want the time he risked his life to secure to be wasted by others. If there were understandable reasons, it would be fine, but if the shareholders of the Osborn Group had some ulterior motives, then the Avengers couldn't be blamed for not showing any mercy.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the Avengers are a superhero organization dedicated to maintaining peace, justice, and combating evil. The influence they can exert is not limited to just battles and confrontations.

In the political field, Rhodey's background as a former military colonel and the alliance's deep connections with high-ranking officials like Coulson and others in government departments are noteworthy. It's said that Tony and Mark's substantial capital have supported countless government legislators and leaders.

In the economic arena, Stark Industries ranks among the top ten global supergiants in terms of market value. Although Mark's research center is not publicly listed, its operations cover almost all open countries and regions globally, with trading shares accounting for five percent of the world's economic output.

As the founder and largest shareholder, Mark has long held the top position on the list of billionaires, making him a force to be reckoned with. (Wakanda is still closed to the world at this time, appearing to the uninformed as an agrarian nation, so T'Challa is not included in the wealth rankings.)

In the realm of technology, Mark's research center and Stark Industries hold the majority of top-tier technology patents, ranging from basic materials science to high-end manufacturing industries, making them the world's two largest patent-licensing companies.

With such overwhelming advantages across multiple fields, if they decide to use these connections to punish the Osborn Group, it would spell an inevitable disaster for the group, leaving them utterly defenseless.

Of course, such measures can't be employed lightly. Taking such actions would project a sense of dominance and bullying in the public eye, damaging the reputation and image of the Avengers.

Simultaneously, other companies and even political groups would likely unite to impose a series of restrictions and countermeasures against the Avengers to prevent themselves from facing similar blows in the future.

It's akin to how the United Nations introduced the "Seoul Accords" due to concerns about the Avengers' formidable strength and public influence.

"Rest assured, Captain. The Osborn Group's transport vehicle left the pharmaceutical factory on time and is also prepared to arrive here.

As for why it's five minutes late, Captain and Uncle Rhodey, you both haven't experienced metropolitan workplace life, so you might not understand.

Right now, it's the closing time for most companies and businesses. A large number of employees leave their workplaces during this time, and many of them use cars as their mode of transportation.

A massive number of cars flood into the city roads within the same time frame, radiating outwards from the city center, which naturally leads to slow traffic and congestion.

The Osborn Group's transport vehicle was only delayed due to rush hour traffic, causing a slight delay. Please be patient, as this falls under circumstances beyond our control."

However, Mark's words were barely finished when the Osborn Group's transport vehicle appeared within their line of sight.

Just as Mark had mentioned, the transport vehicle had arrived nearby. In an instant, it was right in front of them.

"Hurry up, it's already five minutes late. Why are we still dragging our feet here!?

Quickly unload the goods so we can set off promptly.

Otherwise, if our mission is delayed, you won't get away with it!"

Rhodey's bossy and overbearing demeanor made him look like an annoying lackey, causing Mark beside him to burst into laughter.

"Don't listen to him, work efficiently, and let's complete the mission and return quickly.

Uncle Rhodey, you're something else. They're just workers for the Osborn Group, why make things difficult for them?"

"I know that, of course. I'm just worried they might not grasp the importance and urgency of this task. A little scare can push them to move faster.

See? Their pace is much quicker now."

Indeed, after Rhodey's little scare, the Osborn Group workers appeared more serious in their expressions and moved faster.

In less than five minutes, the 5000 liters of reverse serum, weighing half a ton, had been handed over to Mark and his team.

Controlling microbots to transport all the reverse serum through the spatial teleportation gate, they reached the spatial teleportation node in Lithuania. A Quinjet was already waiting there.

The serum was loaded onto the Quinjet's cargo bay, and then, under the skillful hands of the S.H.I.E.L.D's pilot, the team and the serum were transported to the square at the Vilnius TV Tower at the fastest speed.

Above the square, a massive energy shield revealed a gap just wide enough for the Quinjet to pass through.

This energy shield was designed to prevent the lizard-like creatures near the Vilnius Television Tower from approaching the emitter.

At this moment, through the cockpit windshield of the Quinjet, the pilot could clearly see that the energy shield acted as a boundary, and they were surrounded by lizard-like creatures coming from all directions.

The pilot, experiencing this scene for the first time, couldn't help but shiver. They swiftly landed the Quinjet, unloaded the cargo and personnel, then promptly took off from the area.

The serum and equipment are all prepared. Mark and Tony injected the serum into the large-scale biochemical gas emitter and completed the final calibration of the device.

Next, they could hand over the startup process entirely to Baymax.

The emitter had undergone modifications and upgrades by Mark beforehand, not only replacing the central control system but also adding a wireless networking module.

At the same time, Mark upgraded the energy system and release functionality of the entire device. It no longer requires prolonged charging, and the diffusion effect of the nano-energy waves is significantly enhanced.

"Baymax, we're ready on our end. It's up to you to handle the activation from here on out.

Based on atmospheric conditions data from weather satellites, you'll determine the appropriate moment to release the reverse serum."

"Leave it to me, Master!"

Baymax received the task and responded. Shortly after, the propulsion device at the bottom of the emitter started, lifting the emitter into the sky.

"Alright, everything we can do, everything we should do, has been done. Now, we'll see the effectiveness of the reverse serum in practical application..."

"Don't worry, Mark. We all believe in your and Tony's abilities. This mission is sure to succeed!"

At the critical moment, Captain, the soul of the team, stepped forward to boost morale.

"It's starting to get windy!" Tony next to him commented, feeling his hair tousled by the wind as he looked up at the emitter in the sky.

A pink mist emerged from the emitter's nozzle, and under the dual effects of nano-energy waves and air circulation, it rapidly expanded its coverage.

In an instant, within the visible range of the Avengers, the sky had turned into a romantic shade of pink, creating a spectacular scene.

"Look, it seems like the lizard creatures over there are already affected by the reverse serum. Their mutations are starting to reverse!"

Scarlet Witch noticed that in the area near the energy shield, which was first covered by the mist of the reverse serum, the dense group of lizard creatures was beginning to show signs of recovery.

Their originally agitated and bloodthirsty behavior began to subside, and the fine green scales and skin on their bodies started shedding, much like snakes shedding their skin.

Especially the enormous lizard tail behind them began rapidly shrinking and retracting. In just a few minutes, it had completely vanished.

Ten minutes later, the group of lizard creatures that were the first to receive the effects of the reverse serum treatment had shed their lizard-like appearances completely, returning to their original human forms.

However, due to the weakness that followed the transformation, they fell unconscious, lying naked on the ground without any awareness.

Meanwhile, in the span of these ten-plus minutes, the mist of the reverse serum that had been released had covered the entirety of Europe. It began healing the lizard people in other countries and regions as well as other creatures mutated by the regenerative serum.

After approximately half an hour, according to the analysis of monitoring data obtained by Baymax from military satellites, the entire treatment process had been completed. The coverage spanned the entire continent of Europe, with the possibility of any stragglers being less than one percent.

"Baymax, expand the monitoring scope to include all street and indoor surveillance systems. Confirm again.

If there's any single one that's been missed, immediately dispatch drones to administer treatment!"

After the first large-scale treatment operation, Mark instructed Baymax to conduct a thorough search for any potential oversights. The entire operation took nearly an hour.

During this time, those who had reverted back to their original appearances gradually woke from their comas. However, they had hazy memories of the various experiences they had as lizard people, not quite remembering why they were lying naked alongside unfamiliar strangers.

While the overall cultural norms in Europe were relatively open-minded, it wasn't to the extent of being comfortable with public nudity. Normal individuals, unless psychologically problematic, wouldn't typically feel at ease baring all in public.

As a result, upon regaining consciousness, almost everyone immediately covered their private areas, blushing with embarrassment and wishing they could escape back home.

For those who had stayed relatively close to their homes, things weren't too bad. However, some individuals, after becoming lizard people, seemed to have an excess of energy. They ended up running to different cities or even neighboring countries, which created awkward situations.

Particularly noteworthy were some well-known figures from various fields who had frequently appeared in the media. It remained uncertain if they would have the courage to continue showing up in front of cameras.

Prior to this, in the rush to save time, both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers hadn't considered this issue. Now, everyone could only say that there was nothing more they could do. If anyone were to blame, it would be the Green Goblin. Perhaps people might even vote to make him the first openly executed terrorist in history...

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