Chapter: 309
Boom!
Outside the U-GIN Genetic Laboratory, the massive Transformers threw punches and kicks that carried the force of wind and thunder. Each attack could annihilate dozens of mechanical duplicates.
Simultaneously, they combined all their floating cannon units to create a massive energy barrier, sealing off the entire laboratory and preventing external forces from infiltrating for support.
With the protective field formed by the Transformers, the enemy's main forces were kept at bay outside.
The Avengers swiftly launched an attack on the laboratory's interior. Falcon remained in the air, ready to provide support to the Transformers.
"Captain, based on the intelligence provided by the micro robots we deployed, the alliance between the twins and Max has broken. While we were acting, they escaped with Dr. Helen to a safe location."
Since most of forces have been assigned elsewhere in Seoul, the resistance within the laboratory isn't extremely stubborn.
Additionally, with the alliance between the twins and Max shattered, the resistance they face is even weaker.
Thanks to the Avengers' coordinated efforts, they quickly reached the core area of the laboratory, where their target item should be.
"So, besides the mechanical duplicates defending within, only Max remains. The situation is very favorable for us. When we launch the final assault, everyone must be cautious.
This time, we couldn't isolate this area from the internet, which can allow Max's consciousness to escape through the network at any time.
Therefore, facing our attempt to seize the Vibranium body, it will undoubtedly put up fierce resistance.
Tony and I have a clear advantage in speed and defense. Later, we'll engage with Max.
Natasha, you and Hawkeye deal with the other mechanical duplicates. Mark, once you've acquired the target, leave here and rendezvous with Falcon as quickly as possible."
"Understood!" Upon receiving Captain's orders, everyone nodded solemnly, even Tony, who usually acted recklessly, aligned with the group.
After getting everyone's acknowledgment, Captain nodded and, after silently counting to three, gave Tony a signal. Tony fired a full-force energy cannon at the core area's gate, creating a large hole large enough for everyone to pass through quickly.
Amidst the explosion's smoke and dust, Captain and Tony entered first, followed closely by Natasha and Hawkeye. Mark walked at the rear, entering last.
Upon entering the core area, everyone immediately split up according to their pre-arranged groups to search for their respective targets.
While Max's mechanical body could fly and had powerful attack capabilities due to Mark's research data, facing the combined effort of Captain and Tony, there was no room to spare for protecting the Vibranium body in the midst of the life-or-death struggle.
As for the other mechanical duplicates produced on the assembly lines, they were even more vulnerable. Although they were numerous, under the coordination of Natasha and Hawkeye, the old partners, they managed to create a path for Mark.
Mark wasted no time. When he saw the opportunity, he immediately rushed towards the Regeneration Cradle ahead, which was no longer guarded. He lifted it off the ground onto his shoulder and turned to charge out of the laboratory.
Mark was well aware of the danger posed by Max, who knew about his plans for the magical network. Once Max successfully evolved into an intelligent life form, it would be incredibly dangerous.
At that point, he might not even have a way to deal with Max. He might have to retreat into the mirror space to have any chance of survival under Max's threat.
So, even though Max was an indispensable factor in Baymax's upgrade, the current situation forced Mark to focus on dealing with the Vibranium body, to prevent Max from gaining the power of the Mind Stone.
"Damn it, stop—stop right there! All of you, get out of my way!" Seeing Mark leaving with the Regeneration Cradle and the Vibranium body, his plan which was on the brink of success shattered.
Max entered a state of complete rampage, launching indiscriminate attacks and including everyone in the area within the attack range.
"Get out of here quickly! It's going to detonate the energy reactor underground in the laboratory!" Tony immediately saw through Max's intentions and turned to loudly alert Natasha and Hawkeye.
"Tony, take Natasha with you, and I'll take Hawkeye. Let's get out of here quickly. Mark, order all the Transformers to maximize the output of the energy barrier. We must limit the explosion's impact range, or else all the citizens of Seoul will perish with us."
"Understood, Captain! I've already issued the command and mobilized all the micro magnetic axis robots to create a physical protective cover. I've reserved an exit for you right in front of the laboratory's entrance. Get out quickly."
"Mark, if any of us doesn't manage to escape the laboratory before the explosion, don't hesitate. Close the exit and contain all the explosion energy within the energy barrier."
"I understand, but you also have to promise me that you'll leave there before the explosion happens..."
"Don't waste time, kid. Hurry up, take the target item and get out with Falcon. I'm not going down in such a small-scale situation."
...
Inside the laboratory, Max had completely gone mad and was solely focused on one thought: to destroy the masterminds who had thwarted its chances of advancement and make them pay a painful price.
Therefore, it disregarded everything and launched relentless attacks against the remaining forces in the laboratory, continuously engaging Captain and his team to prevent them from leaving.
"Captain, this won't work. If no one stays behind to hold them off, eventually all of us will die."
While dealing with a mechanical duplicate, Natasha communicated with Captain, "You take Hawkeye and quickly leave with Tony. I'll stay behind to hold off the enemy forces."
"No, if anyone stays behind, it should be me. I'm the fastest among all of us. If I stay behind, there's still a chance I can escape eventually. But if you stay behind, it's a certain death!"
Captain directly vetoed Natasha's suggestion.
"Captain, precisely because you're the fastest, you should take Hawkeye and leave safely. You and Tony are the most agile among us, so you mustn't stay behind.
Moreover, who said that if I stay behind, it would be a certain death? After a previous mission, I didn't return to the Avengers' Tower; I went to find Mark, remember?
I didn't confess to you at the time, but my purpose in finding Mark was to undergo human augmentation. The result of that augmentation not only restored my lost fertility but also granted me nearly immortal abilities.
So, no one is more suited to stay behind than I am. Make a choice quickly, Captain. If you don't leave, we'll all die here. Who will deal with Max and its mechanical army then?"
"Natasha..."
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