"Yes, the Sanctuary is the Kingdom of God established by the God-King, and it's also where all Saints will live in the future. The Sanctuary has the will and blessing of the God-King, and all of us, including you, need to protect it," Melina said, nodding.
The Sanctuary is sacred and special, and the core reason is that it is the residence of God-King Leon. As his guards, the Saints must live there and perform the duty of protecting him.
Yelena was very excited and wanted to go to the Sanctuary right away. But she seemed to remember something, and her initial excitement calmed down, replaced by a little hesitation.
Melina noticed Yelena's change and asked, "What's wrong, Yelena?"
"Melina, I want to find Natasha Romanoff," Yelena said hesitantly, then added another name: "And Alexi." She continued, "I think you should, too."
Melina chuckled. She knew Yelena couldn't forget the time during their mission. In fact, she hadn't forgotten it either, having developed feelings for Natasha and Yelena. As for Alexi, her feelings for him weren't as deep. Alexi did have feelings, but they were mostly father-daughter feelings for Natasha and Yelena. It was a pity that Melina, Natasha, and Yelena had once relied on him. Unfortunately, this super soldier and super warrior, who once stood toe-to-toe with Steve Rogers, abandoned them in the face of the mission. He let them return to a hellish world. If anyone could have freed them from the Red Room at that time, it was him. But Alexi watched them be dragged back to hell again for the sake of loyalty to his country. It was at that moment that Melina had completely forgotten Alexi. Otherwise, she wouldn't have just watched him languish in prison over the years.
Only Yelena was still young at that time. She had lost her parents and family when she was young, which made her obsessed with that short period of time and even addicted to it. Yelena probably understood it now and had found a new faith. From her supplementary words just now, Melina knew it was just the last hurdle for the little girl.
"Do what you want to do. As long as it doesn't violate the will of the God-King, all of us will support you." Melina reached out and stroked the little girl's hair, smiling gently. This was why she was now completely submissive and loyal to Leon. Not only did he change their fate, but to some extent, she could also feel his care and respect for all of them. As long as they were willing, everyone would help. This was not just a belief connecting everyone, but more like a huge and interconnected family.
"Yeah," Yelena nodded. Her feelings for Alexi were gradually fading, but Natasha Romanoff was different. She had a deep affection for Natasha, her sister. They had spent the most time together and even slept in the same room and bed, making her feel a sense of family all the time. Deep down, she considered Natasha her sister, and she also held some resentment. Why had her sister run away without saving her? Were the words she had said before false? Of course, she didn't have too much resentment. After all, she hadn't stayed in the Red Room for too long. Young Black Widows were more about learning than physical training. Their torture was not as severe as that of the Black Widows after their teens. Those people were truly miserable.
Yelena stayed with Melina at home for a day and talked a lot. Melina also explained some knowledge about the Cosmo to Yelena. A peaceful and warm day passed just like that. The next day, Yelena left and went to a place called Columbia County in Lake City, Florida, USA.
In a slightly remote neighborhood in Columbia County, Natasha Romanoff led an elite surveillance team from a house. Natasha was wearing a white long-sleeved shirt and a black jacket. Her burgundy short hair, combined with her good figure and appearance, made her extremely attractive. At the age of 19, she had an advantage that other women couldn't match: her charm. But now, she stood at the windowsill, holding a telescope and looking at the second-floor room of a guesthouse across the street. Through the window, she could see ten figures packing up and preparing to leave.
She immediately picked up the intercom and said, "Everyone, pay attention, the target is ready to leave."
"Surveillance point No. 1 is in place." "Surveillance point No. 2 is in place." "Surveillance point No. 3 is in place." "Don't get close, the target is now on the run and is very alert."
"Understood." Seeing an ordinary man in a gray shirt and black pants carrying a backpack and leaving the guesthouse to take a taxi, Natasha immediately went downstairs, got into an SUV, and slowly drove away.
At that moment, a S.H.I.E.L.D phone in Natasha's jacket rang. She raised her eyebrows and answered the phone. A deep voice came from the other end: "Natasha."
"Director." "A large number of armed forces from the military are rushing to you and will arrive in half an hour." "So fast," Natasha muttered, and then said, "Sir, we need to change the mission's objective." "Yes, I need you to get him out of there as soon as possible." "Sir, this mission can't be completed in half an hour. The other party is very vigilant, and once he transforms into a monster like that, I don't think I'll survive." Natasha's meaning was very clear: she refused this mission. She could complete any impossible mission, but this time, she didn't want to die. The other party was like a powder keg on the run, ready to explode at any time. She was afraid that she would be killed in one encounter by that monster, which could withstand armor-piercing bullets without any damage.
"If that's your choice." Nick Fury's attitude was not tough, and he also knew that his idea was somewhat dangerous. But because of this sentence, Natasha hesitated. After thinking for a while, she said, "I can try, but if the other party is tough, I will leave." "Okay."
After hanging up the phone, Natasha took a deep breath and picked up the walkie-talkie: "Where is the target?" "Surveillance point No. 1, Flantelin Restaurant, sir." "Got it. Prepare the mission, and be ready to cover my evacuation at any time." "Understood, sir."
After Natasha informed the SUV driver of the destination, she checked her belongings and threw all the weapons she was carrying aside. She calmed her nervous heart. This time, she wasn't facing bullets and men, but a terrifying monster. Soon, the SUV arrived at the destination. Natasha opened the door. A cold wind blew past, making her feel a little chilly. She reached out to smooth her collar and walked toward the Flandrin Restaurant on the street.
It was seven in the morning. In this county, the pace of life didn't seem rushed. There weren't many people at this time, and the restaurant was the same. She pushed open the door of the restaurant, and the copper bell hanging on the door made a crisp sound.
"Welcome, ma'am, what can I get you?" What caught her eye was a middle-aged woman at the bar, wearing a blue sweater, who greeted Natasha with a sincere smile. After Natasha casually ordered bread and milk, she turned around with the plate and saw her target, a man who looked a little unkempt, eating breakfast on a sofa in the corner. She walked over and sat opposite the man, who looked at her with alert and puzzled eyes.
"Ma'am, there are a lot of empty seats here." The man raised his chin slightly, indicating that there were empty seats everywhere. Natasha first picked up the bread and tore off a corner to eat, acting very relaxed. She said slowly, "I'm here to find you, Dr. Bruce Banner."
The man called Bruce Banner suddenly became dangerous. He stared at Natasha's delicate and charming face and said in a low voice, "I don't care who you are, but I don't want to hurt anyone, so please leave, ma'am."
"I know, Dr. Banner, I believe you are not a bad person." Natasha's voice was very gentle, and her eyes were very sincere. She said bluntly, "Dr. Banner, I know General Ross is chasing you, and according to the intelligence I've received, an elite armed force will be here in about fifteen minutes." She continued, "We have been paying attention to you, but we haven't disturbed you."
"Who are you?" Bruce Banner put down the fork in his hand, clenched his fists, and placed them on the table. He could feel his pulse speeding up. "S.H.I.E.L.D, Doctor. We have no ill intentions." "I really hope to communicate with you calmly, but I can't. I don't have the initiative. So, ma'am, please leave now, and I should leave, too." Bruce Banner knew that the mutated monster in his body was already stirring as his emotions changed. Bruce Banner didn't want to hurt anyone. He stood up and planned to leave, trying to suppress that damn feeling.
But before he took two steps, Natasha's voice reached his ears: "Dr. Banner, do you want to keep running like this? Don't you want to solve your physical problems?" "S.H.I.E.L.D can help you." "Now you just need to stay calm and leave with us. You know how terrible he is, and we can't hurt you."
Bruce Banner turned and looked at Natasha, and he smiled bitterly: "Do you know how dangerous this is? I once tried to control that feeling, but he was able to break through me again and again." "Then let's make a bet. I know that Dr. Banner is a kind person. If you don't want us to die, stay calm enough."
"Okay." Dr. Banner hesitated for a moment. He really wanted to solve his physical problems. This might be an opportunity, so he suppressed his gradually irritable emotions and nodded in agreement. Under Natasha's leadership, Bruce Banner got into the SUV, which then drove quickly out of the county. Under the cover of the S.H.I.E.L.D agents, even the soldiers belonging to Ross who were chasing them didn't notice. It seemed that everything was going in a good direction.
But sometimes, things don't go so smoothly. In the back seat of the SUV, Natasha had been paying attention to the man next to her since they got in. At first, he was fine, but after leaving the county road, she found that Bruce Banner's mood was a little off. His breathing became rapid, and he lowered his head as if he was forcibly suppressing it. A dangerous aura continued to spread from his body.
"NO, no, I need to calm down, calm down, this is my chance, I must not lose control, calm down," Bruce Banner panted quickly, muttering to himself. His eyes turned green from time to time as he kept his head down. But his emotions fluctuated more and more. It made him feel very uncomfortable, very uncomfortable. The aura on his body became more and more dangerous, and the neck under his collar showed green veins, which quickly dissipated but reappeared after a while.
Bruce Banner realized that he could no longer stay calm. It had been too long. He had been calm for too long and had come to this county, but during this time, the monster in his body could no longer hold back. He turned his head sharply and looked at Natasha. His pupils turned green, and he growled, "Stop the car, leave quickly, that thing is about to appear." His voice even became thick, like the roar of a beast, which scared Natasha.
"Damn it, stop the car!" Natasha slammed the front seat, and the entire SUV suddenly screeched to a halt. Natasha and the agent driving the car opened the doors without hesitation and ran. The next second, a terrifying roar was heard, and the SUV suddenly split open from the back seat, accompanied by the sound of tearing metal. A huge green monster broke free from it. Like a beast that broke free from a cage, a terrible and dangerous aura filled the whole place. As if looking for prey, he turned his head and swept toward the fleeing Natasha and the agent driving the car.
"Roar!" Roaring to the sky, with a terrifying explosive force, he suddenly jumped up and shot toward Natasha. Natasha, who was running, felt the danger and wind pressure coming from behind, and her scalp went numb. Instinct made her roll over without hesitation. The next second, the ground shook violently. After she stood up, she saw a terrifying arm whipping at her like a huge steel whip.
"Finished!" Natasha's body was no longer able to react. Time seemed to slow down before her eyes. Two words emerged in her mind. She could only watch as death approached.
(End of Chapter)
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