Chapter: 332

Ding! — Bang!

Outside the United Nations building in Vienna , T'Challa and Bucky engaged in a fierce battle. T'Challa, transformed into Black Panther, first struck Bucky's metal arm with his claws, then used the momentum to kick Bucky's entire body away.

After learning Green Goblin's true identity from Mark, using Wakanda's unique technological capabilities, T'Challa quickly traced the various traces left by the Green Goblin in Vienna and followed the trail to his hideout.

To T'Challa's surprise, he didn't expect that after evading his pursuit, Green Goblin hadn't left Vienna at all, and was still lurking within the city.

The unusual behavior of the Green Goblin indicated that he had further plans and his target was none other than the Avengers.

T'Challa paid no attention to the Green Goblin's intentions or preparations. Once he pinpointed his location, he immediately donned the Black Panther suit and swiftly launched an attack.

However, just as T'Challa set out and hadn't gone far, he encountered an unexpected obstacle charging toward him—the Winter Soldier, Bucky. T'Challa wasted no time and directly launched an attack against any obstruction on his path of revenge.

Originally, Bucky emerged to help and explain his intentions to Black Panther T'Challa. But he didn't anticipate that the other side would act so decisively, leaving him no room for communication and directly launching an offensive against him.

Caught off guard, coupled with Black Panther's formidable strength, Bucky couldn't withstand the assault and was sent flying heavily.

In fact, apart from T'Challa's strong desire for revenge, Bucky also bore some responsibility for this unexpected outcome. After all, he always maintained an emotionless and icy demeanor, which made anyone who saw him perceive him as a villain.

After kicking Bucky away, T'Challa didn't continue to relentlessly pursue him, but instead followed his predetermined route and accelerated forward.

On the other side, though Bucky was relatively unharmed by Black Panther's full-force strike, his body still experienced a strong sensation of pain. Even with his resilience, he couldn't help but grit his teeth in agony, his face contorted with pain.

However, relying on his strong willpower, Bucky quickly adjusted his state, suppressing the discomfort in his body, and turned to catch up with Black Panther, who had taken a step ahead.

Seeing Bucky catching up from behind, Black Panther had no intention of increasing his pace. He believed that with his running speed, he would soon leave Bucky behind; there was no need to waste time dealing with him.

However, it turned out that T'Challa had underestimated Bucky's abilities and determination. As a former member of the Howling Commandos, long-distance heavy-duty cross-country run was a routine exercise, and after undergoing Hydra's Winter Soldier enhancements, Bucky's physical attributes and abilities were even stronger than before.

With exceptional tracking skills and pursuit abilities, Bucky maintained a steady distance from T'Challa, always keeping Black Panther within his view.

After a while of maintaining this situation, T'Challa noticed that Bucky was merely trailing behind without launching any attacks. While Black Panther didn't assume Bucky had ill intentions, he couldn't determine the true purpose of Bucky's appearance.

To clarify this, Black Panther decided to temporarily halt his pace and confront Bucky.

Bucky, who was trailing behind from a distance, saw T'Challa suddenly stop up ahead, seemingly waiting for him to approach. Bucky understood his intentions right away and hastened his pace to catch up.

However, this time Bucky acted more cleverly. To demonstrate that he harbored no ill intentions and to avoid triggering T'Challa's defensiveness, when they were about a dozen meters apart, Bucky halted his steps, maintaining a safe distance between them.

"Who are you? Why are you following me?" Seeing Bucky stop and, as he had anticipated, Bucky did not make any aggressive moves and instead showed a willingness to communicate. T'Challa realized his initial judgment was correct. So, he promptly and directly voiced his questions.

"I'm Bucky Barnes. I received a mission from Captain Steve Rogers to follow you and assist you in dealing with a guy codenamed Green Goblin."

After T'Challa raised his question, Bucky immediately provided his response.

Upon learning Bucky's purpose, T'Challa nodded in understanding. He believed Bucky's answer, yet soon after, he shook his head and said, "I appreciate Captain's willingness to help and his concern for my safety. But you can go back. I don't need anyone's assistance.

I am Wakanda's mightiest warrior, the embodiment of the Black Panther on Earth. I can foresee and handle the challenges ahead and deal with the dangers I might encounter.

Moreover, Green Goblin is the one who killed my father. I am determined to settle the score with him myself!"

Having said that, T'Challa was about to turn around and continue forward.

"Wait!" Seeing T'Challa about to leave, Bucky hurriedly shouted to stop him, "My coming to assist you against the Green Goblin isn't just Captain's decision; it's also Mark Stark's intention."

"Hmm?" Hearing Bucky's words, T'Challa halted his departing steps, looking at Bucky with a puzzled expression. He hadn't expected this matter to also involve Mark.

"According to Mark's analysis, after injecting the incomplete Super Soldier Serum, Norman Osborn's temperament underwent a drastic change, becoming violent and deranged.

It's highly likely that under the serum's influence on the mind, a ferocious and malevolent alter ego emerged within his consciousness, and that alter ego is the Green Goblin.

Green Goblin possesses a cruel and brutal personality, resorting to any means to achieve his goals, and he's cunning and deceitful. Similarly, Norman Osborn, in his pursuit of revenge for his son Harry Osborn, is also willing to go to any lengths, even to the extent of sacrificing his own life.

Given this scenario, T'Challa, although you share the determination to avenge your father, you're bound by the ties of Wakanda's people and your sister Shuri. You certainly wouldn't be willing to sacrifice your life for the sake of revenge.

In comparison between the two sides, Mark's analysis suggests that you have a significant possibility of falling prey to Green Goblin's devious tactics.

Even if you were to be prepared and win the confrontation, facing Norman Osborn, who is driven by a death wish to exact revenge, if he decides on a mutual destruction action, you could still find yourself in danger.

Therefore, in order to mitigate these risks, Mark believes it's necessary for me to join you in this endeavor.

I can guarantee that I won't interfere with your vengeance, allowing you to settle your score with Green Goblin on your own. However, my presence can act as insurance that can provide assistance in critical moments.

So, whether you consider it for your own sake or for the sake of your sister and the entire Wakandan populace, I believe you should accept my help."

Listening to Bucky's words, T'Challa, who had been eager to seek revenge against Norman Osborn, fell silent.

Because Mark's analysis hit the nail on the head, even T'Challa, who had been somewhat irrational, felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him upon hearing Bucky relay these words. This helped him calm down completely.

Mark's analysis was accurate.

Previously, blinded by anger and hatred, T'Challa had failed to consider that after Tchaka's death, he would need to shoulder the responsibilities of being Wakanda's heir and the obligations to the nation.

He had also neglected the potential impact on Wakanda, as well as on his loved ones and friends if anything were to happen to him.

With Green Goblin evidently having lost all regard for his own life and sanity, recklessly engaging him in battle alone, without considering the risks, would mean gambling with the future of a nation.

Considering all of this, T'Challa suddenly realized as he had broken into a cold sweat. He couldn't fathom the catastrophe that would unfold if his worst imaginings became a reality.

Taking a deep breath to adjust his emotions and state of mind, the current gaze that Black Panther cast upon Bucky was no longer one of wariness and defensiveness. It now held a mixture of trust and gratitude.

At the same time, within T'Challa's heart, his assessment and estimation of this new friend Mark were elevated to the highest degree. Though Mark's contribution was merely a warning and the dispatch of Bucky as an aide, for T'Challa and all of Wakanda, this might be an act that could salvage the destiny of an entire nation.

In T'Challa's mind, the words his father T'Chaka often used to tell him resurfaced: "T'Challa, as the future heir of Wakanda, I know you dislike diplomacy and politics. However, these pretenses are essential disguises for your future governance of this nation.

I hope that when you encounter a friend with whom you can be sincere and open, you won't be confined by the guise of a king and miss out on a valuable friendship.

Remember, if the veneer of politics is an essential means to sustain a nation's progress, then genuine camaraderie will be your hope for redemption in times of difficulty."

Before, when T'Chaka delivered these teachings, T'Challa didn't quite grasp the significance behind them. It's only today that he truly comprehends the wisdom his father intended to impart.

Having come to these realizations, T'Challa nodded at Bucky before him and said, "Thank you for coming to offer your assistance. If you have no objections, we should set out now. Given time, I worry that Green Goblin might leave the hideout I've located."

"Alright, lead the way ahead. I can keep up with your pace" Bucky replied.

At this moment, Black Panther remained unaware of just how correct his decision to join forces with Bucky was. Even Mark hadn't realized that Green Goblin had secretly gained control over the five Winter Soldiers hidden away by Hydra.

If Black Panther were to infiltrate Green Goblin's stronghold alone, the consequences would be unimaginable.

...

"Desire, rusted, seventeen, dawn, stove, nine, benevolent, return to the homeland, one, freight car compartment..."

Within the base on a farm outside Vienna, Green Goblin was reciting a series of seemingly unrelated words in unfamiliar German. In his hands, he held a red-covered notebook adorned with a silver pentagon emblem.

This seemingly illogical speech was, in fact, the key to activate the Winter Soldiers. Anyone who recited this sequence of commands in front of them would become the object of obedience for the Winter Soldiers. This was the terrifying aspect of Hydra's brainwashing technique.

"Soldiers!" As Green Goblin uttered the final word, the five Winter Soldiers, who had been in cryostasis, fully thawed and began to move.

They opened the doors of their cryostasis pods and stepped out, lining up in front of Green Goblin with lowered heads. Simultaneously, they addressed him, 'Please order--!!'

"Hi~ HI~ HI~ Hi! I've succeeded! My Legion of Demons is finally complete! Now, it's time to continue the game with the Avengers, hehe!

I wonder, who's the real Avenger now? Is it me seeking revenge? Or is it you, who are my targets for revenge? Hi~ HI~ HI~ Hi! I can't wait to witness the agonizing expressions on those high and mighty beings when my plan comes to fruition.

Listen up, you all, I need you for what comes next..."

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