Hydra Captain

Chapter 213: Hydra Captain

"Alright, the infiltration plan was a success. Hopefully, I can find Zemo before my bargain-bin old man gets chopped into pieces."

Inside the secret passageways of the Weapon X Research Center, Ashley, transformed into Venom Spider-Woman, carefully clung to the ceiling. Sneaking into the heavily guarded Hydra base was clearly no easy task.

"Oh yes, just like a hero~"

Venom’s smug voice rang out, instantly darkening Ashley’s previously serious expression.

"Shut up. I’m not a hero!"

"Really, little girl? As a symbiote, I can understand your thoughts very clearly. Right now, all you can think about is joining the Avengers."

"Shut up, shut up, shut up! Those old fossils are all dead. There are no more Avengers, okay? Even if there were, it would be an organization I built with my own hands, right on top of Hydra’s ruins!"

Ashley said angrily, though since this was Hydra’s base after all, she kept her voice low to avoid exposing herself.

"Whatever. What you want has nothing to do with me. I just want to see blood flowing like a river!"

Venom’s face emerged from Ashley’s shoulder. It licked its teeth and revealed a cruel smile.

"My mission is infiltration, infiltration! Understand? I’m going to personally deal with Baron Zemo, the ruler of this place, not waste time on these grunts."

"Doesn’t seem like there’s much difference. We can kill all these grunts first, then twist off Zemo’s head and flush it down a toilet."

"What kind of joke is that? Killing those grunts will put Zemo on alert. I can’t risk letting him escape, especially when I’m this close to succeeding. He’s the first high-ranking villain I’ve ever encountered!"

"I can tell you’re excited. Then let’s reverse the order. Twist off Zemo’s head first, then kill everyone here!"

"Just shut up. Stop bothering me. I need to find Baron Zemo first!"

Ashley looked utterly disgusted, then moved along the edge of the ceiling, keeping to the surveillance blind spots.

The farther inward she went, the more Hydra soldiers there were. Fortunately, Venom could freely alter its body, allowing it to help Ashley achieve a unique sort of "invisibility."

What Ashley did not know was that while she crept forward, every one of her movements was being watched by a woman a hundred meters away.

"They’re already inside?" On a hill, Pietro adjusted his goggles and asked.

"Yes. They split into two teams. Out in the open are Mr. Barton and Ms. Melissa. The two of them have drawn the attention of nearly all the Hydra soldiers, while that crazy girl snuck in." Kara answered, staring through her X-Ray Vision.

"How’s the situation? Do we need to help?" Pietro was growing impatient. He had come to wipe out a Hydra stronghold, and he could hardly accept not taking part.

"Don’t rush. Our mission is only to ensure their safety. Until they encounter danger, it isn’t our time to act yet." Kara crossed her arms, looking unconcerned.

Kara still followed Zhang Ye’s instructions fairly closely. Besides, because of her past experiences, she had always been rather detached by nature. She had not wanted to get involved in Barton’s personal vendetta in the first place.

Of course, she was more than willing to eliminate a villain like Baron Zemo. But since Zhang Ye wanted Barton and the others to do it themselves, she was happy to take it easy.

"Ah, doing nothing is so boring. It’s not like you have a movie to watch." Pietro looked at Kara enviously. He had now discovered the second benefit of Kara’s X-Ray Vision. "How about you tell me what’s happening inside? How are Barton and the others doing?"

"They?"

Kara blinked as she gazed into the distance, tilting her head slightly.

"They’re having quite a lively fight."

Inside the Weapon X Research Center.

"You think you can scare me?"

Old Barton retreated rapidly, firing repeatedly with his right hand. In an instant, several arrows shot straight toward the Hydra Captain before him.

"The one who taught me how to fight was the real Captain America, not some counterfeit holding a cheap shield!"

"I’m quite certain Hydra’s files state that your fighting skills came from the Swordsman. And your Captain is dead. I’m about to send you to meet him!"

The Hydra Captain sneered, then violently knocked aside the incoming arrows with his shield. Like a raging bull, he charged straight at Hawkeye.

Songbird Melissa naturally could not stand by and watch. She let out a low roar, and pink sound waves formed into dazzling wings behind her.

But before she could make her next move, a violent tremor struck her, sending Songbird staggering back several steps before she crashed heavily into the wall.

"Don’t make any rash moves, ma’am. This is a one-on-one arena, and I believe I’m supposed to be your opponent."

Songbird raised her head and looked at the one who had attacked her, her brows immediately knitting together.

He was a burly man in a blue combat suit with silver metal plating. A conspicuous belt around his waist bore the symbol of the letter "A," and he wore a metal helmet as well.

But anyone who knew him understood that it was no ordinary helmet. It was the result of Hydra’s mechanical modifications to him.

Songbird knew him. His codename was Avalanche, a powerful mutant. Just like his codename suggested, his ability allowed him to create intense vibrations through his hands. His powers were strong enough to destroy buildings and trigger earthquakes.

He had committed many evil deeds in the past. Later, after being stopped countless times by heroes, he realized his limits and decided to retire. But at that moment, Hydra captured him, and from then on, he became one of Hydra’s lapdogs.

While Songbird was distracted, Hawkeye was flung away by the Hydra Captain.

Old Hawkeye’s physical condition could no longer compare to what it had been in his prime. His glaucoma had long since robbed him of his former combat ability, and now he was facing a super soldier just like Captain America. It could be said that he had no chance of winning.

"It’s time to end this, old man. You can’t even take one move from me. Let’s put an end to this farce."

The Hydra Captain’s eyes were bloodshot as he stalked toward Old Hawkeye step by step with a savage expression.

Hawkeye picked up his compound bow. He spat a mouthful of bloody phlegm onto the ground beside him, then rose with unwavering resolve. Facing the menacing Hydra Captain, there was not the slightest trace of fear on his face.

"I can do this all day."