Capítulo 33: 341-345
"To reach Vilnius, as quickly as possible and to prevent the Green Goblin from obtaining the large-scale biochemical virus emitter, the only way is to use the teleportation portal in Vienna."
Now that the objective and direction of the operation have been determined, Captain quickly adjusted his mindset and began to think about plans and strategies for the upcoming action.
"However, the control of the spatial teleportation node is currently managed by Jarvis and Baymax.
As soon as we enter, it's like sending our location information to Tony, and Jarvis will definitely receive Tony's orders to prevent us from using the portal for teleportation and trap us in the portal room.
We would be trapped and unable to escape."
Falcon reminded Captain with some concern.
"But we have no choice. Apart from this path, we have no other way to stop the Green Goblin before he completes his plan.
If we're even a step late, it will be a disaster that affects all of Europe!
So, no matter what, we have to give it a try. I believe that if Tony hears our speculation, for the greater good, he might even temporarily put aside our differences and work together to face the current enemy.
And now, with T'Challa and Bucky joining us, our numbers are equal on both sides. Natasha and Mark on Tony's side can be considered neutral, not entirely opposed to us.
So, from any angle, this time we must take this risk."
Captain's tone was resolute and determined when he spoke. If even they start to hesitate and be fearful, then there would truly be no hope for solving the crisis in Europe.
"Alright, this time we'll take this risk with you, Captain!"
Falcon was never one to shy away from risks. Otherwise, he wouldn't have joined the military's Falcon program in the first place, nor would he have joined Captain's team, disregarding everything to uphold his sense of justice.
"I'm in too!" Scarlet Witch followed Falcon and spoke a short sentence, but her unwavering tone expressed her inner will and determination.
Bucky didn't need to say anything more. As Captain's old flame—no, old friend, and a loyal brother-in-arms who had faced life and death together, how could he not support Captain's decision!
As long as it's something Captain is determined to do, even if it means risking his life in the most dangerous situations, Bucky would have no complaints or reservations, just like back when they fought side by side during World War II.
T'Challa similarly had no objections. Although he, as the heir of Wakanda, could easily distance himself from the crisis posed by the Green Goblin.
But driven by a sense of inner justice and the hatred between him and the Green Goblin, T'Challa did not back down.
Moreover, with T'Challa's addition, the team's operation had a fundamental assurance. Even if the others were unfortunate enough to be captured, T'Challa himself was not bound by the "Seoul Accords" and could still act according to their previously established plan.
Seeing that everyone in the team did not retreat but stood firmly by his side, Captain, amidst his emotions, couldn't help but recall the scenes from the past, when he fought alongside the Howling Commandos on the battlefield of World War II before he was frozen.
"Now that you're all willing to accompany me on this risky venture, then we shouldn't delay any longer. Let's set out immediately and stop the Green Goblin as soon as possible. That way, my heart can find some peace sooner."
After preparing their equipment, the group quickly set off towards the teleportation node in Vienna.
...
On the other side, at the outpost left behind by the Green Goblin on the outskirts, Tony and his team were analyzing the movements of Captain's side.
"Jarvis, how's it going? Have you found their trail?"
"Sir, based on an analysis of Captain's objectives, I first targeted the Green Goblin for search. I discovered that he assumed a false identity as Norman Gobbins and boarded the last flight to Vilnius, this afternoon. He has already landed at the local airport.
However, I haven't been able to determine the Green Goblin's purpose in going to Vilnius yet. But I can confirm that if Captain's team has also located the Green Goblin's position, their next move will definitely be towards Vilnius.
So, centered around the Vienna International Airport and the Avengers' teleportation node near the airport, I radiated out along all major roads leading to the center. Eventually, I found traces of Captain's team of five in surveillance footage along the way.
Furthermore, based on their direction of movement, I can ascertain that their target is the teleportation node."
"Excellent, Jarvis, immediately lock the teleportation portal device within the teleportation node's interior and revoke Captain's team's authentication privileges. Once they enter, seal off the entire node space and await our arrival!"
"No problem, sir!"
After concluding his conversation with Jarvis, Tony turned to the other members by his side and said, "Captain's team's location has been determined. Pete, you're the fastest. Take Mark and Natasha and head to the teleportation node in Vienna."
"Rhodey and I have heavier battle suits; you won't be able to carry us. So, we'll fly over on our own. We might be a bit behind in time. When you three arrive there, don't take action immediately unless they break Jarvis' blockade and escape from the inside. If that happens, then engage and buy time until we arrive.
Pete, you're the only speedster among us, so you'll handle Captain, who also possesses super-speed.
Mark, with your unique nanotechnology, you can resist Wanda's psychic attacks and you also have vibranium capabilities, so you'll deal with both T'Challa and Wanda.
And the remaining Sam and Bucky, I leave it to you Natasha. Neither of them has enhanced abilities. You've undergone physical enhancements and Extremis virus. Dealing with them should be manageable for you.
Regardless, if an inevitable encounter occurs, focus on entanglement and delay. Your main objective is to buy Rhodey and me enough time.
Now, let the operation begin. Go your separate ways!"
"Got it!" As soon as Tony's words fell, the impatient Quicksilver, without waiting for Natasha and Mark to be fully prepared, grabbed their arms and entered hyperspeed mode, disappearing in front of Tony and Rhodey...
"Such an impatient young man. Well, let's get going too, Rhodey."
Tony glanced at Rhodey by his side, and Rhodey nodded in agreement. The faceplates of their suits closed in unison, and in the next moment, Iron Man and War Machine shot into the sky, flying towards their target.
Meanwhile, Natasha, who was brought into hyperspeed mode by Quicksilver, finally got to experience the same nervous yet exhilarating feeling that Falcon had when Captain led him.
In this state, even the usually imperceptible air felt as heavy as a brick wall, crashing against her and causing a dizzying sensation.
If it weren't for her ultimate-enhanced body and powerful regenerative abilities, she would have likely passed out by now.
On the other hand, Mark, who is also brought into hyperspeed mode by Quicksilver, had a much easier time.
With his nanotech suit infused with vibranium, the harsh external environment posed no threat to him. Being carried along by Quicksilver without having to exert himself made the journey quite comfortable.
This left Natasha feeling envious; she could only silently curse Quicksilver in her heart for not even giving her enough time to put on the vibranium nanotech suit.
It was truly infuriating. She wondered if he was taking revenge for the rigorous training and strict guidance she had given him during her time as an instructor.
However, in reality, Mark, though seemingly calm and relaxed on the surface, was actually communicating with Baymax through Brain waves.
"Captain and the others, what's the situation over there? Why expose their position like this at a time like this?" Mark asked, puzzled.
"Master, here's the situation: Captain and the others speculated that the Green Goblin might have gained access to some secrets related to Hydra from a trap he set earlier. They believe he may have acquired assets left behind by Hydra.
Based on Bucky's memories, they think the Green Goblin's target is likely a large-scale biochemical virus emitter that Hydra stored in Vilnius.
T'Challa's intelligence also confirms that the Green Goblin has indeed been spotted on the outskirts of Vilnius.
So, in order to prevent the Green Goblin from succeeding in his plan, Captain and the team are willing to take the risk of using the teleportation portal to reach Hydra's base in Vilnius as quickly as possible."
Upon hearing Baymax's explanation, Mark finally understood the situation. "A large-scale biochemical virus emitter left behind by Hydra. If a highly lethal bioweapon is released, how extensive would its range be?"
"It could cover the entire continent of Europe. And based on the current and forecasted wind patterns for the next few days, it might even spread as far as the fringes of the Asia."
"If the Green Goblin uses a virus weapon with a latent period and high infectivity, then once his plan succeeds, the scope of impact will continue to expand."
"Do you know how this large-scale biochemical virus emitter works? Do we have countermeasures to prevent the release of the bioweapon, or in case the bioweapon is indeed released, can we cut off its spreading mechanism?"
"The device operates by emitting high-frequency nanoscopic energy waves to propel the bioweapon into the air, causing rapid and long-distance dispersal.
To intercept such swift dispersion, given our current response time, it's insufficient to implement effective defensive measures.
Furthermore, the device doesn't have any external communication modules. Control is entirely executed through the central computer on the machine. If we want to prevent the release of the bioweapon, the only way is to shut down or destroy the device.
Destruction of the device could be accomplished using orbital weaponry or the magic network. However, if the device is already loaded with the bioweapon, the shockwave from the explosion could potentially spread the remnants, impacting the surrounding populace."
"So, the best course of action is to quash his plan in its infancy, before the Green Goblin carries out his operation, correct?"
"That's correct, Master," answered Baymax.
"In that case, I need to quickly inform my dad, the United Nations, and the governments of various countries. The current situation doesn't allow us to be entangled in the restrictions of so-called Accords or personal vendettas.
If the Green Goblin really intends to use the large-scale biochemical virus emitter for some outrageous move, then we must unite at this moment and prevent his actions."
Suddenly, Mark seemed to have figured something out.
"!"
"The Green Goblin wants to divide the Avengers, which is why he created a bait with Bucky and T'Challa, luring Captain and his team away.
Then he released the video of Bucky killing Howard and Maria, provoking Dad's hatred towards Bucky.
The Green Goblin's objective has been clear from the beginning—to spark infighting among us and buy enough time for his plan's preparation.
By the time we realize it, the bioweapon will have already dispersed in the air throughout the entirety of Europe. Even we Avengers, unless we possess special abilities or protective measures, could be affected."
Having gained ample information support, Mark's analysis of the Green Goblin's strategy and motives left him truly horrified.
Even Mark had always believed that the Green Goblin's declaration of war against them was aimed at destroying either the entire Avengers team or certain individuals within it.
However, what he didn't anticipate was that the Green Goblin's plan was to torment and break their spirits before destroying their bodies, stripping them of their pride as Avengers.
"Master, I've already transmitted the existing information and analysis results to the United Nations and various governments.
However, both the Old Master and Colonel Rhodes simultaneously shut down their communication systems. I'm temporarily unable to establish contact with them."
"They both shut down their communication systems? Can you track their current locations?" Mark found it somewhat strange that Tony and Rhodey would take such actions, and a sense of unease began to rise within him.
"It's very difficult. They've implemented physical isolation measures, severing all their signal sources and network communication data exchange channels.
Moreover, the Iron Man suits are relatively compact, making it challenging to pinpoint their precise locations even with Vienna's military radar.
Additionally, the old Master seems to have issued interference commands to J.A.R.V.I.S., releasing a significant amount of disruptive information. At present, I'm unable to determine their location."
Whether from a physical or technological side, Baymax was indeed helpless when it came to Tony and Rhodey's ability to conceal their location information.
Although J.A.R.V.I.S. hadn't yet had an opportunity to evolve into an sentient being, it could still potentially cause minor troubles for Baymax, utilizing the Mind Stone as its computational medium.
"Since technological means can't resolve this, I'll have to resort to magical methods."
After saying this, Mark relinquished control of his body to Baymax, allowing it to direct the nanosuit to mimic his actions in the upcoming endeavor. Then, he directly projected his soul out of his body and entered the Mirror Dimension.
Once inside the Mirror Dimension, Mark once again opened a portal and headed toward the location of Captain and his team.
On Captain's side, there were a total of five individuals. Among them, only Captain himself possessed super-speed, while the others, except for Falcon, lacked high-speed mobility.
To avoid the dispersion of their strength and the risk of being picked off one by one, they didn't adopt the strategy of splitting up like Tony did. Instead, they all drove together toward their destination.
As a result, while Captain and his team set out earlier, it was certain that they would ultimately lag behind Mark and Natasha, who were guided by Quicksilver.
From this perspective, Tony's previous decision seemed more like an attempt to isolate them rather than create a splitting up.
So, if Mark's hunch was correct, Tony and Rhodey's sudden communication blackout was undoubtedly targeted at Captain's team, or more specifically, the Winter Soldier among them—Bucky Barnes.
"Dad, he not only wants to stop Captain and the others from violating the Seoul Accord and taking unauthorized actions, but he also wants to carry out his own revenge plan while preventing them.
I have to admit, he's done an excellent job of hiding it. I didn't detect anything unusual."
Beside the car that Captain and his team were driving, Mark's soul closed its eyes, initiating a resonance with the surrounding dark energy to sense the environmental information.
As Mark's sensing range expanded, he quickly detected two distant figures approaching at high speed. "Found you. Dad, you really had this idea in mind!"
Once he confirmed the accuracy of his judgment, Mark immediately returned to his body through the portal. By this time, he was on the outskirts of the Vienna teleportation node.
He, along with Quicksilver and Natasha, proceeded according to Tony's predetermined plan.
"Peter, there's been a change in the plan. We might have to turn back—"
...
Not long after Mark's soul departed from Captain's team, Tony and Rhodey had already arrived in front of them, bringing their vehicle to a halt.
Screech!
The abrupt braking created a sharp friction, accompanied by a piercing noise and leaving two long black marks on the ground. The air was filled with the acrid smell of burnt rubber.
"Tony!" Captain was the first to step out of the car. He wasn't holding his iconic shield and walked towards Tony and Rhodey without any guard, hoping to negotiate and gain Tony's understanding.
He believed that after learning about the Green Goblin's plan, Tony would temporarily set aside their differences and join forces to face the imminent danger.
What Captain didn't know was what Tony saw in the video that the Green Goblin had played for him.
Tony's presence before him indicated that he had no intention of listening to any explanations. What he intended to do was to swiftly exact his revenge before anyone could react.
Seeing Captain steadily approaching, Tony and Rhodey kept their masks closed, watching silently as if waiting for the right moment.
"Tony, Rhodey, listen to me. We've uncovered the true conspiracy behind the Green Goblin. Now we must come together, join forces—"
Without waiting for Captain to finish his words, Tony and Rhodey immediately carried out their prearranged action as soon as they saw Scarlet Witch finally stepping out of the car.
Sections of their suits opened, and palm-sized prototype discs were launched from Mark 46 and War Machine, landing precisely at the feet of Captain and Scarlet Witch.
This was a weapon modified from Mark's energy shield device. Its effect was similar to the binding arrows Mark made for Hawkeye, creating an energy shield that encased the enemy, trapping them within until the device's energy was depleted.
In a situation where they were vastly outnumbered, immobilizing the two key members of Captain's team was undoubtedly a clever choice.
Tony and Rhodey chose to target Captain and Scarlet Witch first because their abilities posed a significant challenge.
Both Captain's super speed and Scarlet Witch's telekinesis were formidable, and without specialized countermeasures, dealing with them would be more difficult than with the others.
"Tony, what are you doing? Why are you trapping Wanda and me?" Captain shouted at Tony, who paid no attention to Captain's question. The energy reservoir within the confinement device was limited, and they needed to act quickly before its energy was depleted. If Captain and Scarlet Witch managed to escape, their chances would be nearly gone.
Ignoring Captain, Tony turned his gaze to T'Challa, dressed in the Black Panther suit. "T'Challa, this has nothing to do with you. It's a conflict between me and Bucky Barnes. I hope you won't interfere. The same goes for you, Sam. Don't stop me!"
Tony's tone was stern as he warned both T'Challa and Falcon.
If possible, he didn't want to fight against these two. Falcon had been a companion of the Avengers and had previously worked together on missions.
Although their perspectives had differed in this instance due to the Seoul Accord, it didn't mean they were enemies.
Due to emotional factors, neither Tony nor Rhodey wanted to battle Falcon.
As for T'Challa, he was not only the heir to Wakanda and its future king, but also his Vibranium suit made him impervious to their attacks. If T'Challa chose to engage with them, it would undoubtedly present a significant obstacle to their actions.
"Tony, don't act impulsively!" Upon hearing Tony and T'Challa's words, Captain finally understood. Tony must have learned the truth about his parents' death.
"This isn't impulsiveness, Rogers! You knew the truth about this long ago and kept it from me along with Mark.
Impulsive? No, Bucky Barnes murdered my parents, staged it as a car accident, and it kept me in the dark for over twenty years.
I'm just returning the favor he did to my parents. T'Challa, are you going to become my enemy now, after losing loved ones to the Green Goblin?"
As Tony said, T'Challa shares the same experiences as him and should be able to understand how he feels at this moment.
When facing one's own enemy right in front of them, of course, they would want to strike them down quickly.
However, T'Challa surprised Tony with an unexpected response. Shaking his head, he stepped forward to where Bucky stood.
"Sorry, Tony, I might have to disappoint you. I understand the feelings you're experiencing right now, because, as you mentioned, everything I am going through is just like yours.
But seeing the internal conflicts and divisions within the Avengers today, my perspective has changed. This is exactly what the Green Goblin desires – a fractured, self-destructive state.
He knows he can't kill you all. You've defeated enemies much stronger than him countless times before. That's why he orchestrated this series of events, to lead you into civil war.
Hatred has consumed you, Tony. If you continue like this, not only will you fall into the Green Goblin's trap, but you will also undermine the unity and stability of the entire team. I cannot stand by and watch you succumb like this.
You're right, I, too, have suffered from the loss of loved ones and pursued revenge at all costs, just like you. But now I see clearly; I cannot allow myself to lose control like this.
Justice will prevail in the end, but today I cannot stand by and watch you kill Barnes. Please stop this, Tony!"
"That's something you can tell to those who are already dead. Since you've decided to stand in my way, don't blame me for not showing mercy."
"Rhodey, keep Sam busy. I'll handle the other two."
After saying this, Tony charged directly at T'Challa and Bucky, while the weapons mounted on his ironman armor continued to fire at Bucky.
Tony's shots were precise, but unfortunately, T'Challa intercepted all the firepower with ease. Wearing the Black Panther vibranium suit, he was completely unfazed by these attacks.
Seeing that his attacks were ineffective, Tony immediately changed his strategy. He aimed a portion of the firepower at T'Challa, diverting his attention, while simultaneously targeting Bucky with deadly force.
Tony's tactic proved successful. T'Challa, distracted by the feint attack, momentarily lost focus and was unable to continue blocking the firepower directed at Bucky.
However, Bucky wasn't about to be captured easily. Anticipating Tony's assault, he instinctively tried to evade. Drawing on years of accumulated experience, Bucky dodged Tony's initial attacks.
However, due to the intense firepower, he had no choice but to use his own metal arm to block some unavoidable attacks.
However, these projectiles weren't harmless even if blocked; upon impact, they immediately triggered explosions. Bucky was hit by the shockwave from one of these explosions and was sent crashing to the ground.
"Bucky!" Captain looked at Bucky being hit by Tony and felt a pang of worry, but he could only watch helplessly as he was constrained by the energy shield and unable to do anything.
Now, all he could do was focus on attacking the energy shield, accelerating its energy consumption to break free faster. Only this way could he stop the ongoing battle.
On the other side, Scarlet Witch, Wanda, though not understanding how the energy shield worked, was actively attempting to break the barrier in front of her. She concentrated her telekinetic powers, launching attacks repeatedly.
...
T'Challa saw Bucky get hit by Tony because of his distraction, realizing he couldn't let Tony continue remote attacks from a distance. Otherwise, they would be at a disadvantage over time.
Understanding the current situation, Black Panther swiftly closed the distance between him and Tony. He aimed to bring the battle into his favor by engaging in close combat where he held the advantage. Only this way could he have a chance to thwart Tony's revenge plan.
Tony also recognized that T'Challa's suit had the advantage of kinetic energy absorption, and T'Challa was highly skilled in combat. If T'Challa got close, Tony would likely be entangled and wouldn't be able to spare attention for Bucky.
So, when Tony saw T'Challa charging towards him, he decisively abandoned his further actions against Bucky. Instead, he directed all his firepower at T'Challa, attempting to create distance and buy time.
However, having learned from their previous encounter, T'Challa was resolute this time. He forcefully suppressed his instinctual urge to dodge. And by relying on the properties of the vibranium suit, he charged forward without concern for Tony's intense barrage.
Boom—Boom—Boom!
After a series of explosions and resulting flames and smoke, a black figure suddenly burst forth – it was none other than Black Panther, T'Challa. Caught off guard, Tony was subjected to a flurry of rapid strikes.
Despite his suit's robust shock absorption and cushioning systems, Tony still felt a momentary dizziness and his gaze briefly lost focus.
"Sir, engaging him in hand-to-hand combat without a weapon won't give you a winning chance. T'Challa's fighting skills and experience far surpass yours. Would you like me to analyze his combat patterns?"
Seeing his master taking a beating, J.A.R.V.I.S couldn't bear to watch and quickly spoke up to offer Tony advice.
"Enough talk, do you even need to ask? Quickly analyze his combat patterns!" Tony shook his slightly dizzy head, forcing himself to regain clarity.
"Understood, sir. Scanning now—"
"Faster!"
The combat analysis and counterattack system on his armor was inspired by Mark's previous invention, the miraculous suit. However, the miraculous suit's combat assist system called forth pre-set battle models to respond to attacks or initiate offensive maneuvers.
Tony's system, on the other hand, collected and analyzed data on the opponent's actions, calculated the highest success rate based on the analysis, and then executed the plan.
The advantage of this mode was that it always adopted the most prudent approach for combat, but the downside was that it required a higher computational capacity and processing efficiency.
However, for J.A.R.V.I.S, who had the Mind Stone as a data carrier and processing center, these challenges were clearly not issues.
The only unresolved problem was that, no matter how rapid the analysis and computation were, time was still needed. So—
Thud! Thud! Thud!
While J.A.R.V.I.S was in the process of scanning and analyzing T'Challa's combat patterns, T'Challa continued his relentless assault on Tony. Blow after blow landed on Tony's armor, subjecting him to an unrelenting barrage.
If not for the meticulous upgrades and reinforcement of armor, T'Challa might have pulled Tony out of his armor by now. Even so, the display inside the helmet indicated that the suit had incurred significant damage – 15% to be exact, a highly critical level.
If he didn't stop T'Challa's onslaught, even if he had a chance to face Bucky one-on-one, his severely damaged armor would prevent him from launching an effective attack.
Finally, just as Tony began to feel anxious, a moment of salvation arrived, bringing him good news: "Combat pattern analysis complete, countermeasures ready!"
Clang!
Simultaneously with J.A.R.V.I.S's announcement, Tony's right hand swiftly rose and securely caught the fist coming down towards his face from T'Challa.
"Now it's my turn!" Beneath the Iron Man's helmet, Tony gritted his teeth as he uttered these words. He then reversed the roles between them and launched a counterattack against T'Challa's earlier assault.
Under the automatic combat assistance, T'Challa, despite his training in combat since childhood, was equally defenseless. He could only silently endure Tony's fists raining down in an outpour of anger.
However, unlike Tony, T'Challa, clad in the vibranium suit, had no chance to retaliate, but he also suffered no harm. Every attack Tony unleashed with all his might was perfectly absorbed by the vibranium.
So, although he appeared severely battered, he hadn't sustained any injuries.
For Tony, this was already enough. As long as he could disrupt T'Challa's continuous assaults, his objective would be achieved.
Tony's frenzied counterattack against T'Challa might seem driven by anger, but he was actually calmer than ever before.
Just as Tony swung a final uppercut to knock Black Panther to the ground and immediately launched a disc at him – the same energy shield used earlier to restrain Captain and Scarlet Witch.
Evidently, Tony felt T'Challa was a formidable adversary and didn't want to waste any more time on this confrontation. He seized the opportunity to immobilize T'Challa.
At this moment, Captain, Scarlet Witch, and T'Challa were all trapped by Tony's energy shield. Falcon was held back by War Machine, unable to provide assistance, and Bucky, hit by Tony's firepower and lying unconscious on the ground, had no one left to stop Tony from carrying out his revenge.
Watching Tony closing in step by step towards the fallen Bucky, Captain's anxiety had reached its peak.
Within the energy shield, Captain had turned into a blur. Utilizing the Speed of the Flash's suit, he continuously executed rapid zigzag movements to subject the shield to a high-frequency assault.
Captain had created a visual afterimage effect, where his rapidly moving figure left a fleeting image in human perception.
As Tony was almost upon Bucky, targeting his head with the palm cannon from just a step away, Captain finally managed to deplete the energy shield's power at the last moment.
Breaking free from the restraint, he exerted a move resembling the "One For All: Full Cowling 100%" from My Hero Academia, and stopped Tony's attempt to release the palm cannon attack on Bucky.
Unfortunately, Captain wasn't All Might, and apart from having a similar ability to One For All, he lacked All Might's invulnerable physique. Furthermore, his mastery of "One For All: Full Cowling 100%" wasn't as profound, so in the end, he couldn't sustain the technique for a full seven days and nights like in the series.
Tony managed to break free from Captain's grip. The Captain stood between him and Bucky, looking at Tony in torment and said, "He's my friend…"
Tony responded, "So am I."
After saying this, Tony directly unleashed the palm cannon he hadn't had the chance to use before, aiming it at the unconscious Bucky on the ground.
Clang! Captain shielded Bucky from the fatal blow with his shield. "It's not his intention. His mind is controlled by Hydra!"
"Get out of the way!" Tony ignored Captain's explanation and continued his attempt to attack Bucky, trying to bypass Captain.
"Everything you're doing now won't change what's already happened!" Captain once again stood before Tony.
"I don't care! All I know is he killed my parents." Seeing Captain block him once more, Tony no longer held back and launched an attack against him.
However, the Flash's suit on Captain was personally designed by Mark, and combined with his vast combat experience, Tony was no match for him.
Forced to do so, Tony activated the combat analysis mode again, allowing the suit's assist system to take control of the battle.
"Countermeasures ready." After enduring another beating, when the suit's damage had reached thirty percent, Jarvis's analysis finally yielded results.
"Let's take him down together!"
With the assistance of the system, the situation between Tony and Captain reversed once again, just like when he dealt with Black Panther. Captain was entirely at a disadvantage, unable to counter at all.
The superhuman speed evasion and attacks seemed non-existent to Tony, who predicted and countered every move with full force.
However, even in this state, Captain didn't give up. He continued to stand his ground between Tony and Bucky, despite his heavily battered body.
"Stop, Captain. This is my final warning!"
Watching the weakened Captain, Tony halted his attacks and spoke to him.
Struggling to rise from the ground, Captain, as if he hadn't heard Tony's warning, assumed a combat-ready stance and said, "I can do this all day—"
"You're putting me in a difficult position, Captain. But today, no matter who it is, nobody can stop me from dealing with this murderer and avenging my parents!"
Bang!
Before he could finish speaking, Tony was lifted off the ground by a powerful force, thrown several dozen meters away.
As it turns out, while Tony and Captain were at an impasse, Scarlet Witch, who had been attempting to disrupt the energy shield, had finally managed to break free from the restraint.
The first thing she did upon regaining her freedom was to throw Tony and Rhodey, who had been restraining her, away together, providing assistance to her teammates while also giving them a small taste of revenge. So, it's best not to mess with women, no matter who it is.
"Captain, we need to hurry. On Green Goblin's side..." After carrying out her minor retaliation, Scarlet Witch approached the weakened Captain, supporting him and reminding him.
"Understood. Sam, go deactivate the energy shield on T'Challa. We'll take Bucky and continue toward the destination."
"Wait!" Just as the Captain and his team were about to get on the vehicle and leave, Tony, who was immobilized by Scarlet Witch's telekinesis, spoke up.
"That shield doesn't belong to you. You're not worthy! It was made by my father's hands!"
Clang!
Captain didn't argue. He casually tossed the shield beside Tony. "This suit was customized for me by Mark, but right now, Green Goblin is orchestrating a dangerous plan. I need this power to stop him.
So, I'll return the suit to Mark after the battle is over...."
With that, Captain closed the car door and drove away.
Seeing Captain and his team drive away, Quicksilver, who had been observing the situation from the sidelines, couldn't help but ask.
"Mark, why did you stop me while T'Challa and Tony were engaged in battle?
Weren't we in a hurry to come here to prevent the situation from escalating between them?"
As it turns out, shortly after the conflict erupted between the two sides, Quicksilver had already arrived at the scene with Mark and Natasha.
However, due to Mark's intervention, they didn't appear on the battlefield but remained hidden on the sidelines, observing the situation.
"That's because we arrived a step too late. By the time Captain and Tony clashed, things had already started.
If they were still in a standoff without fighting, then we would have had a chance to intervene and prevent the battle from escalating between them.
But given that both sides had already engaged in combat, if we were to appear in the midst of the fight, where should we stand to prevent them from continuing to fight?"
Before Mark could explain to Quicksilver, Natasha spoke up first. Having observed the entire situation unfold, Natasha had her own judgment.
As a mature and experienced agent, she naturally understood the reasoning behind Mark's decision in this scenario.
However, Quicksilver was still quite young, despite successfully joining the Avengers and becoming a superhero who effectively uses his abilities to solve various troubles.
But as a minor, he lacks experience in interpersonal relationships, as well as in comprehending the bigger picture.
In short, he's a bit inexperienced. So, even though Natasha had pointed out the key points to him, he still didn't grasp the essence and naively replied, "Of course, we should stand from the perspective of the entire Avengers team.
To counter the crisis brought by the Green Goblin, we need to unite to thwart the enemy's plots and schemes!"
"Ah!" Watching Quicksilver's innocent and righteous expression, Natasha wasn't sure whether to praise him or scold him.
In the end, she could only sigh lightly with resignation and patiently continue explaining to him, "Once we appear on the battlefield, regardless of our intentions, for both Captain and Tony, there are only two possibilities.
One is to help Tony exact revenge on Bucky. Seeking vengeance is only natural, especially considering Bucky was controlled by Hydra and committed numerous crimes during his time as the Winter Soldier.
Even though Tony's method of judging him according to his own terms may not be justifiable, it's within reason.
The other is to stand by Captain's side and prevent Tony's actions. Regardless of your original intentions, as long as you stand in Tony's way and prevent him from achieving revenge, from his perspective, you're aligning yourself with Captain."
So, that's why Mark had us stay on the sidelines and observe the situation. If the situation remained deadlocked or if one side was overwhelming the other, we would watch and not disrupt the existing balance.
The opportune moment for us to intervene and stop the conflict would be when anyone on either side was in life-threatening danger.
However, the final outcome turned out much better than we anticipated. There was no need for us to intervene; the two sides had already ceased fighting.
Unfortunately, the relationship between Captain and Tony is likely to have a significant fracture. They might not be as close as before after this incident."
"So, what should we do now?" With Natasha's guidance, Quicksilver finally understood and managed to untangle the relationships.
This time, Natasha didn't directly answer Quicksilver's question. Instead, she turned her gaze to Mark, who had remained silent and contemplative.
She wanted to see if, in the current situation, Mark could maintain a clear-headed judgment and make the right decision.
If Mark, like Tony, was influenced by hatred and made a wrong judgment, then in their subsequent actions, Natasha would pay special attention to Mark's every move, preventing him from falling into the same vortex of hatred as Tony.
However, if Mark could make the right decision even in a situation of internal conflict among the two Avengers powerhouses, a situation related to his own grandparents' grudge, then Natasha would have confidence that Mark could act as a mediator between Tony and Captain, helping them reconcile.
Seeing Natasha's gaze upon him, Mark remained silent for a moment before speaking, "We shouldn't show up in front of Dad for now. He's just been betrayed by his closest friend and missed a chance for revenge. His mood must be quite down.
With his proud personality, he definitely wouldn't want us to see him in his current state. Let him be for a while and let his emotions settle.
As for our next move, we should follow Captain and join them in stopping the Green Goblin's actions in Vilnius. I have a feeling that the Green Goblin's plans this time won't be so straightforward…"
"Mark, are you going to stop us too?"
Before the spatial teleportation node, Captain and his team, who had finally arrived in their car, looked at Mark, Natasha, and Quicksilver before them.
Because Natasha and Mark had previously helped them, although the atmosphere between the two sides was tense, Captain's team didn't immediately engage in conflict with Mark and the others.
"Mark, we discovered from Bucky's memories that the Green Goblin..." Captain wanted to explain to Mark, hoping to pass through peacefully and gain the assistance of Mark's group.
However, before he could finish speaking, Mark threw a capsule at him.
Captain caught the capsule and couldn't help but ask, "What is this?"
"This is my latest development, an emergency nutritional repair solution. Aren't we going to deal with the Green Goblin? You can't fight the enemy with your current battered bodies, right?
The new generation emergency nutritional repair solution rapidly restores the user's vitality, heals surface injuries, and eliminates the drawbacks of the previous generation product that required a large energy supply after use.
It can be used anytime and anywhere, for quick recovery.
However, after the battle, it's best for you to use the nutritional hibernation pod for proper recuperation. Otherwise, you might end up with hidden injuries inside."
Hearing Mark's words, Captain's happiest moment wasn't about the emergency nutritional repair solution's ability to quickly restore their condition, but that Mark mentioned going to deal with the Green Goblin together with them. This surprised him greatly.
"Seeing you like this, Captain, do you really think such important news needs you to tell me before I know? I already sensed that something was amiss, so I had Baymax retrieve the information you acquired.
Unfortunately, I received the message a step too late. And I couldn't discover Dad's unusual behavior sooner. Otherwise, I might have had a chance to prevent the outbreak of the internal conflict." Mark said with some regret and self-blame.
"No, Mark. It's my fault. My speed wasn't fast enough. If I could have run a bit faster, we could have stopped them before they acted!"
At this moment, seeing Mark's expression, Quicksilver unexpectedly took responsibility directly.
Seemingly influenced by Quicksilver, Bucky also chimed in, "No, it's my responsibility. It's all because my will wasn't strong enough. I was controlled by Hydra and committed so many crimes.
I even took the lives of Howard and his wife, leading to the current situation. If anyone is to blame, it's me!"
"Alright, alright! Don't argue anymore. This issue doesn't need discussion; you'll all listen to me.
If we must find someone responsible for this matter, then it's me.
If only I had tightly held onto Bucky during that operation and prevented him from falling off the train car, none of this would have happened.
So, if anyone is to blame, blame it on me. I will bear all the guilt and responsibility for everything. It's my fault.
But our immediate priority now is to hurry to Vilnius, and stop the Green Goblin's plan. If we're too late, the entire population of Europe will be in danger."
Ultimately, Captain stepped forward to halt this self-blame dispute and took responsibility for everything.
"Captain is right. Let's set off quickly!
Though we now know the Green Goblin's target and location, we're still unclear about his overall plan. If he's gone through all these elaborate schemes, just to spark conflict within the Avengers for revenge, his ultimate goal must be significant.
In case our speculations are just another deliberate manipulation, meant to conceal his true intentions, then the consequences would be dire.
So, we should act promptly now. While stopping the Green Goblin's plan, we should also thoroughly investigate his true motives."
Natasha truly deserves her reputation as a top agent from the Red Room. Years of experience and missions have equipped her to analyze situations accurately and make the right choices and actions, no matter how challenging the circumstances.
"That's correct." At this point, Mark also chimed in, "Since the Green Goblin appeared after provoking us, I've been having Baymax track his movements.
However, besides when he's in public and caught on surveillance footage, Baymax can't find any traces of his internet or electronic device usage.
It's evident that the enemy we're facing this time is not only cunning but also exceptionally cautious. We must analyze him comprehensively and quickly, and uncover his true motives."
...
On the outskirts of Vilnius, inside an abandoned World War II-era Hydra base, the Green Goblin was now searching for his target for this operation - a large-scale bioweapon dispenser.
Just as Natasha and Mark analyzed, in order to successfully carry out this operation and achieve his goal of revenge against the Avengers, the Green Goblin not only designed the most intricate and detailed plan but also took the most cautious precautions and arrangements.
Even before the birth of the Green Goblin, after Norman Osborn looked at his son's body, he had already begun various preliminary preparations, determined to seek revenge.
Regarding the life backgrounds and experiences of each member of the Avengers, their personalities and abilities, even their weaknesses and habits, the Green Goblin mobilized all the connections, resources, and relationships of the Osborn Group, collecting a vast amount of relevant information.
The goal was to thoroughly study and understand the enemies he wanted to deal with and find even the slightest vulnerability.
This is something that the many powerful enemies the Avengers have faced before had never attempted. They either relied on their own strong individual or group strength and disdained research, or they thought they understood every member of the Avengers and gave up further investigation.
However, these powerful enemies ultimately fell one by one in front of the Avengers, or rather, they fell before their own pride and arrogance.
Therefore, the Green Goblin will never repeat such a mistake. With so many painful lessons as examples, he knows that for ultimate victory, he must have the most thorough understanding and detailed analysis of each member of the Avengers.
Based on this intricate and elaborate preliminary preparation, the Green Goblin ultimately devised a series of interlocking traps, leading the Avengers into a scheme of continuous manipulation, ultimately causing internal strife – a psychological attack!
And all of this is merely a favorable condition he has created for his final ultimate plan. The Green Goblin has not yet revealed his most insane and evil face...
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