บท 318: Captain America Classic Ass
Tony Stark's analysis was well-founded, making Thor genuinely feel like he had seen through the fog. He thought, "This guy may have a sharp tongue, but his brain is indeed quite functional."
Nebula asked, "So, you mean to say the answer is 'D'?"
Tony Stark shrugged, "It's pretty obvious. Some time ago, Steve and I travelled to a parallel timeline. When he met his counterpart from that timeline, they almost got into a fight."
He said this while looking at the opposing Team B. Currently, Team B, led by Steve, Natasha, and Scott, had a slight lead in the score.
On Team B's side, Steve Rogers also made some analysis and deductions, believing that the answer to this question was most likely 'D'.
"Think about it, at this moment, New York has just gone through a battle, and everyone is still on high alert. If I, or all of you, suddenly saw another version of ourselves... what would you think?" Steve Rogers asked them.
Scott Lang raised an eyebrow, "Me? I'd probably think I'd encountered some kind of monster."
Natasha Romanoff pondered, "Captain, I understand what you mean. You're saying that during the battle in New York, if you saw another version of yourself, you might mistake him for Loki?"
Steve Rogers nodded, "Exactly. It's very likely to happen. Loki's cunning is well-known, and we've all seen his illusions. If, at that moment, I saw another version of myself, my first reaction definitely wouldn't be to consider it my future self. So, getting into a fight with it would make complete sense."
Upon hearing this, both Natasha Romanoff and Scott Lang found it quite reasonable, and they both decided to choose 'D'.
Soon, the countdown for answering began, and both teams were competing for the right to answer. Once again, Natasha secured the right to answer. She smiled and winked, "My luck is really good today."
Scott Lang chimed in, "Luck is only good if we answer correctly; otherwise, it turns into bad luck!"
Natasha said, "I trust Captain's judgment."
She chose 'D,' and on the other side, Tony Stark from Team A also chose 'D.' The correct answer was revealed, and they both got it right.
[Congratulations to Team B for getting the correct answer. Players Steve Rogers, Natasha Romanoff, and Scott Lang receive 4 points]
[Congratulations to Team A for the correct answer. Players Tony Stark, Thor Odinson, and Nebula receive 1 point]
Thor regretfully said, "We got it right, but we only got 1 point. We can't catch up with them like this. Tony, it seems your luck is just average. Let me try to answer the next question. Don't worry; I'll listen to your choice."
Tony Stark rubbed his chin and thought for a moment, "Alright, for the next question, all three of us should press the button... No, it should be just me and Thor. That way, our chances of getting the answer right are higher. Of course, the condition is that you must listen to me!"
Thor shrugged, "Until you get it wrong... Okay, don't be mad; I'm just kidding. I admit you're better at playing quiz games than me."
As they discussed, a video began playing on the screen.
In the video, Tony Stark stealthily infiltrated the Avengers Tower, hiding in a corner and spying on the Avengers at this point in time.
This video was shown during the previous round of the quiz game when Loki and the Time Variance Authority were exposed. However, one was primarily from Loki's perspective, and the other was from the future Tony Stark's perspective.
Through Tony Stark's sneak peek perspective, you could see the backs of Captain America, the Hulk, and other Avengers.
Tony Stark took a few extra glances at Captain America and teased, "Rogers, I almost forgot, the butt-lifting effect of your outfit is something else... It's too exaggerated."
Steve Rogers' voice came through the earpiece with a hint of helplessness, "No one asked you to look, Tony."
Scott Lang, who had turned into Ant-Man, chimed in, "I think it looks great, Captain. It's the classic American Ass!"
Seeing this, the audience outside the screen couldn't help but burst into laughter. Natasha chuckled and said, "Captain, I think Tony's assessment is oddly accurate..... your physique is indeed quite impressive."
Steve Rogers rolled his eyes, "Are they discussing such a trivial topic during a critical mission? Aren't they too sluggish?"
Scott Lang laughed, "Being constantly tense isn't good. Relaxing a bit is conducive to completing the mission efficiently!"
At this point, the video on the screen showed S.H.I.E.L.D. agents appearing. They confiscated the Scepter, and Ant-Man, who didn't know much about these people, asked about their background.
Future Tony Stark quipped, "They're S.H.I.E.L.D., but in reality, they're HYDRA. However, at that time, no one knew this."
Scott Lang exclaimed, "How is that possible? They don't look like good guys at all!"
It was indeed absurd. Despite being an official organization serving the country's stability, it had been infiltrated from top to bottom by an evil organization.
Nick Fury on Earth, upon seeing this, his face turns unpleasing. He said in a deep voice, "Coulson, I think we should strengthen the screening and cleaning of S.H.I.E.L.D.!"
After the truth about S.H.I.E.L.D. being equivalent to a branch of HYDRA was exposed in the previous round of the quiz game, they immediately launched a massive purge. At this point, almost all the key figures in HYDRA had been eliminated.
S.H.I.E.L.D. had also undergone a significant change in personnel. However, seeing this dark history being brought up again felt like a fresh wound to Nick Fury. He felt as if ants were crawling all over him.
"Damn it, HYDRA's resilience is too strong; they always manage to rise from the ashes!"
Nick Fury's right-hand agent, Coulson, shrugged, "Boss, I think it doesn't matter anymore. Most of the troubles in our world are now handled by the Avengers. And Our world's troubles that are beyond us are taken care of by the Defenders, like Batman and Superman."
In other words, S.H.I.E.L.D. was no longer as necessary as before...
Nick Fury gave him a stern look, "S.H.I.E.L.D. has played a significant role. Look, in the normal timeline, without S.H.I.E.L.D., the Avengers lost their connection and restraint, resulting in their eventual split!"
'Clever boss, he's keeping S.H.I.E.L.D. in order to request more funding from above while secretly developing secret weapons and conducting secret research. It sounds like S.H.I.E.L.D. indeed plays an irreplaceable role...'
Coulson silently condemned in his mind but nodded in agreement, "You're right, boss."
บท 319: Steve Rogers Locks Up Captain America
Nick Fury shook his head and said, "Forget it, we can discuss these matters later. Let's watch the video first."
In the video, the camera shifted to a group of agents from the "Shield," who were all spies for Hydra, entering an elevator. Captain America followed them.
What followed were scenes that had already been revealed in the previous quiz game. It was clear that Captain America in the elevator was a time-travelling visitor from the future, with the goal of obtaining the Mind Stone from the Hydra spies.
To quickly get hold of the Mind Stone, Steve played a trick, posing as a Hydra spy and successfully obtaining the briefcase containing the Mind Stone's sceptre.
This video had been exposed in the previous quiz game, and people were initially angry and saddened. They couldn't believe that Captain America, a symbol of justice, would side with the evil Hydra!
Although he was later exonerated, many viewers still couldn't fully understand. After all, the video provided by the quiz game couldn't be fake. So why did Captain America utter such a slogan?
Now, it finally became clear. It turned out that it was all to get the Mind Scepter. So, they praised Captain America for being a man of both strength and wisdom, not to mention his physique...
Only Nick Fury couldn't help but comment, "Captain also knows how to lie."
Agent Coulson blinked and said, "No, I think this should be a strategy or a lie in the name of justice."
In the video, Captain America smoothly succeeded. With just a slogan, all the Hydra spies believed him. At that time, almost the entire Shield was on their side. For these Hydra spies, returning to the Shield was like returning home. So, even if Captain America was one of them, what's there to be surprised about?
However, although Steve successfully obtained the Mind Stone, he ran into trouble during the evacuation.
Coming around the corner, he bumped into himself from this time point, and he couldn't help but sigh, "Oh, this is too much!"
Two Captain Americas faced each other. The one without a helmet was the time-travelling visitor, and the one wearing the helmet was the Captain America of this time. He immediately contacted others through the earpiece and said, "I found Loki on the fourteenth floor."
By connecting with Loki and the Time Variance Authority via video, it was easy to deduce that the future Iron Man and Ant-Man had failed in their mission, allowing Loki to get the Space Stone and escape, leading to the Captain America of this time searching everywhere and bumping into his future self.
And mistaking him for Loki!
Outside the screen, Scott Lang gestured to Steve Rogers, "This is exactly as you analyzed!"
Steve Rogers shrugged, "Well, it's nothing. After all, the person who knows me best is myself"
Natasha teased, "I wonder which of you is more powerful?"
In the video, the future Captain America denied, "I'm not Loki... and I don't want to hurt you."
Despite saying this, he had already put down the briefcase containing the Mind Scepter. However, with just this sentence, he couldn't convince himself. He would have to fight.
Sure enough, the Captain America of this time didn't hesitate either. He raised his iconic shield and immediately attacked.
A loud collision ensued.
Two identical shields clashed, sparks flew, and then the two Captain Americas engaged in a fierce battle in the high-rise corridor. It was like a battle between two hands, neither able to overcome the other.
Finally, they broke the glass railing of the corridor, and along with the briefcase containing the Mind Scepter, they both fell from a height. Both were super soldiers, so the fall didn't cause much harm.
However, this time, the Captain America of this time found a photo of himself and his former girlfriend, Peggy Carter, on the ground. This was his possession. Why did this impostor have it?
He got up and asked, "Why do you have this?"
The future Captain America didn't waste time on words. He wanted to pick up the Mind Scepter from the ground. However, the other Captain America wouldn't let him have it so easily. He immediately moved to restrain him.
The two of them used grappling techniques, tightly embracing each other. The future Captain America was determined to complete his mission and didn't want to delay too long, as it might attract others.
In his haste, he found himself being strangled by the Captain America of this time. His face turned red, and breathing became difficult.
"Wow, I didn't expect to see such a scene... Heh heh, Captain America has a great Ass!"
"Hey, you're also a guy, tone it down a bit; you're drooling!"
"Oh no, Captain America has locked up Steve Rogers! Steve Rogers gasped for breath, lying in Captain America's arms, and said seductively, 'Bucky is still alive."
" Hahaha, stop your commentary dude; I'm almost laughing to death."
Outside, the audience watched with excitement. In the video, the time-travelling Captain America, with the help of Bucky News, managed to break free from the grasp of his "self" and then took the opportunity to grab the Mind Scepter. Finally, they ended this intense battle; otherwise, it could have gone on for a whole day.
At the end of the video, Captain America who had secured the Mind Stone looked at his unconscious self on the ground. He chuckled and said, "I do have a great American ass."
Tony Stark, watching this, burst into laughter. "Hahaha, who would have thought, Steve is so self-absorbed. Thor, I think he's giving your brother a run for his money."
Thor chuckled, "Perhaps Steve will fall for the female bucky or the female Steve Roger?"
Nebula looked at them and said in silence, "same goes for female Tony Stark and female Thor together"
Tony Stark and Thor exchanged glances, and then thought of what Nebula had said was like a lightning bolt, making them shudder and wave their hands.
"Oh God, just thinking about it is sickening!"
On the other side, Natasha and Scott from Team B covered their mouth with their hands, looking at Captain trying not to laugh.
Steve said, resignedly, "Go ahead and laugh if you want; it's no big deal."
"Haha, sorry, Cap... but I have to say, your
Ass is something!"
No need to guess; after this video, Steve Rogers would have another, even more resounding nickname.
Amidst the joyous atmosphere, the screen briefly displayed the points leaderboard before presenting the next question:
[In the Avengers' time-travel mission, who would permanently lose his/her life due to collecting the Infinity Stone]
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