Silence fell on the other end of the line for a moment.
Then a string of furious curses came through.
"You damn old fox! When did I say I wouldn't join? You're just scheming against me! I've been eagerly waiting for the Leader's formal invitation, but you're setting a trap for me at this crucial moment!
I clearly contacted the Demon King, but there was no response; it was you who cut me off!
Do you know what you've done? Quickly give me the Leader's contact information, right now! Otherwise, I'm not done with you, I'll make you pay for what you've done today, you despicable bastard!"
Baron Zemo's eyes were red with urgency now; he wasn't stupid. Everyone knew the Demon Group had become the leading power in this World.
Plus, with the recent matter of the artificial Sun, joining them would bring many benefits.
He had originally planned to personally seek them out if they didn't come to him, but after Pierce's words, the Demon King would inexplicably develop some ill will towards him.
After the other end of the phone quieted down, Pierce picked up the phone again.
"Although the Leader hasn't specified a time, for the sake of your legs, it's best to act as soon as possible."
"F… beep…"
After Pierce hung up the phone, he let out a long sigh.
After this, HYDRA had already gathered six heads, with the traditional faction remaining.
If they remained stubborn, six heads would be enough.
Looking at the hidden safe, Pierce's eyes were filled with longing.
In the past, he didn't care about positions like leader.
But now he had the opportunity and time to fight one more time; now he just needed to wait patiently.
"Fury, everything is ready, just waiting for you."
The appearance of the artificial Sun made him believe the Leader would lead HYDRA to glory once again.
After Baron Zemo was hung up on, he took a few deep breaths and regained his composure.
Although there was no way to regain the right to speak, power was like that; if you couldn't win, you conceded.
Now the priority was to complete the first task assigned by the Leader.
The fastest, the best.
"Unseal all the Winter Soldiers; I need them to complete an important mission."
"What's the mission?"
His subordinate asked while beginning to record the mission information.
"Break the legs of all gangs within Sokovia."
"…Baron, are you sure?"
"Confirmed, hurry up. If their legs aren't broken, then my legs will be. Have each Winter Soldier lead a small team."
"Yes!"
As the mission information was issued, the entire Base began to operate, personnel hurried about, and various equipment made noisy sounds.
— — —
After Qinuo hung up the phone, he felt a wave of relief. He trusted HYDRA's efficiency.
[You're addicted to breaking legs. Why don't you change your name to Leg-Breaker Man from now on?]
It's not impossible. I always believe Death is just a release. Breaking their legs might make them turn over a new leaf. Amitabha, I truly am a living Bodhisattva.
[…I think you're a living Yama King!]
"You Demon!"
Kasi screamed in fear.
The gang groups in Sokovia were different from those elsewhere. Initially, they were vulnerable groups banding together for warmth, and only later gradually developed into so-called gangs.
Their families and friends were also among them.
"You're mistaken, I am the Demon King!"
Qinuo said with a smile.
He opened a portal and left with two little yellow men.
Not long after Qinuo left, the surrounding doors gently opened.
A group of people carrying wooden sticks and chairs walked over, surrounding the gangs.
There were women, old people, and even disabled people like themselves.
Upon seeing this, Kasi and his subordinates couldn't help but swallow, their eyes filled with horror, because they knew all these people, who had once been wantonly bullied, robbed, and beaten by them.
"What do you want to do?!"
"Take this gold, just let me go!"
"I never bullied you, I just borrowed some money from you."
Bang, bang, bang!
However, what answered them was only the sound of pounding blows, followed by a chorus of screams.
Blood slowly flowed from their twitching bodies, as if it were proof of their past misdeeds, now backfiring on them in such a cruel way.
— — —
Wanda and Pietro uneasily passed through the portal, and what greeted their eyes was a luxurious hall.
"Dear, you're back."
The two looked in the direction of the voice, only to see an elegant figure with red hair approaching, accompanied by a green, unknown creature.
"Pamela, I'm back."
Qinuo opened his arms and gently embraced Pamela.
"Who are they?"
Pamela looked at Wanda and Pietro.
"They are my targets this time. Introduce yourselves."
Qinuo slightly turned, gesturing to Wanda and Pietro.
"Hello, I'm Wanda Django Maximoff."
Wanda's voice was soft, her head slightly bowed, a hint of unhidden inferiority in her eyes.
"I'm Pietro Django Maximoff."
Pietro also felt too embarrassed to look directly at the other person.
"Hello there, I'm Pamela Lillian Isley.
You two look weary from your journey; it must have been tough. I'll take you to clean up first.
Dear, I'll leave Pietro to you."
Pamela smiled and greeted Wanda, her smile seemingly carrying a reassuring magic.
Wanda cautiously followed her; she really wanted to take a shower.
Pietro watched his sister's retreating back with concern in his eyes.
"Stop looking, nothing will happen to her. Come with me."
"Yes."
Qinuo led Pietro to another bathroom to bathe.
"These are fresh clothes; change into them later."
Pietro looked at the clean, bright bathroom before him, various complex thoughts swirling in his mind. He quickly rinsed himself with hot Water, changed his clothes, and came out.
Qinuo watched Pietro, who had been in for only five minutes, come out, his mouth twitching. Had he really gotten clean?
"Come and eat something first."
Qinuo pointed to the dining table laden with a sumptuous meal.
Pietro looked at the abundant food on the table, swallowed, but did not sit at the dining table.
Instead, he walked directly in front of Qinuo, knelt down, and spoke hoarsely:
"Please let Wanda go. Whether as a sacrifice or research material, I'll take her place. I won't run."
The newspapers praised the Demon King, but Pietro didn't believe there could truly be such a good person. The Demon King's behavior today also confirmed his thoughts.
"Your sister is my target; you are just an extra."
Qinuo's calm voice exploded in Pietro's heart like a clap of thunder.
Pietro forced himself to calm down, saying with a slight tremor in his voice, "Are you mistaken? Wanda is just an ordinary person."
"Really? Have you seen this?"
Qinuo said, spreading his palm, and a red light suddenly illuminated.
!!!
Pietro looked at the red light in his palm, his pupils contracting. How could he have the same ability as Wanda!