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Chapter 115 - The Strange Locust Man

"As a member of the Avengers, Kamen Rider Extreme Fox should have the authority to grant this permission, right? If I'm tricked by false information, wouldn't I have nowhere to appeal?" Eller feigned a troubled expression.

Upon hearing this, Black Widow said, "Jasper Sitwell, that's the name I can say within the Avengers' permission. There are other names I can't say."

Jasper Sitwell? Interesting! A slight smile played on Eller's lips.

Jasper Sitwell—Eller recognized the man; he remembered him as a Hydra agent.

The 'terrorist' data compiled by Hydra agents was eventually handed over to an Avenger... Interesting, very interesting.

Eller was now eager to meet this terrorist handpicked by Hydra agents. He carefully reviewed the intelligence, memorized the man's 'crimes,' and then said to Black Widow:

When to make a move?

"I'm pinpointing his location," Black Widow said, pointing to the scanner next to her.

At this moment, the instrument emitted a piercing sound.

.....................

Soon after, New York's intricate underground system

A figure leaned against the wall, wearing a tattered black coat and a full-face helmet covered in scratches.

However, before he could catch his breath, he heard two footsteps.

'Two? Hydra only sent two people? Could they be cyborgs?'

With that in mind, the mysterious man decided to go all out. He took off his tattered coat, his leather gloves, and even his helmet.

Then, the mysterious man revealed a terrifyingly ferocious face. His entire body was covered by a yellow-green exoskeleton, and his black, reinforced muscles provided him with formidable strength.

Although its limbs are similar to those of humans, the tips are extremely sharp, like claws.

What's most terrifying is its face: red compound eyes, two antennae swaying in the wind, and a ferocious mouth. It looks more like an insect than a human.

Sensing the approaching enemy, the locust-men assumed a fighting stance.

唳——

As the sound of a thousand birds chirping rang out, the locust-man immediately dodged to the side and countered with a grappling technique just as the opponent's attack grazed his ear.

The locust people's grappling techniques are clean and efficient, without any unnecessary force, and their purpose is simple and clear, resembling military combat techniques.

What incredible strength!

Eller, who had been slightly restrained by the locust-men's grappling techniques for a while, also uttered such a sentiment.

This strength was even greater than that of the cobra cyborgs that Eller had encountered. Not wanting to fight the opponent head-on, he immediately used his intangibility ability, leaving the locust man's monstrous strength with nowhere to go.

'Does Hydra even have taxi drivers like this?'

The same thought arose in both of their minds. The next moment, they separated and began searching for each other's weaknesses.

Only then did both sides have the opportunity to observe their opponent.

'It's him?' The locust man saw the fox mask and remembered that he was the young man who fought the lizard monster during the virus outbreak. For a moment, he couldn't bring himself to do it.

When Eller saw the Locust Man's red compound eyes, he realized that this person was different from the cyborgs he had dealt with before. He could sense that the Locust Man had more 'humanity' inside him.

Both the wasp-like and cobra-like cyborgs are psychopaths who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals, but this locust-like man seems much more human.

Eller had some questions for the locust people, but not now.

While Eller and the Locust Man were locked in a standoff, the Black Widow attacked from the side, her sting aimed at the Locust Man's neck. In an instant, a high-voltage current enveloped the Locust Man's entire body.

However, the Locust Man acted as if nothing had happened, grabbed Black Widow's arm with his other hand, and then gave her a hard over-the-shoulder throw.

The Locust Man's strength was so great that even Eller would be amazed. Even when he controlled his power, he could still throw Black Widow around until she saw stars and could no longer continue fighting.

The hindrance is gone... Eller thought to himself as he watched this scene, then swapped places with a speck of dust next to the locust man.

The speed was so fast that the locust-men couldn't react, but Eller didn't act immediately. Instead, he asked in a very weak voice:

Are you also going to fight Hydra?

"..."

These words startled the locust man slightly. At that moment, Eller was certain that this locust man was an ally.

If it were a cyborg like Wasp and Cobra who had been completely brainwashed, they would fight Eller to the death after hearing this.

"Keep acting with me," Eller immediately added, then punched the locust man.

Having vaguely guessed what Eller was planning to do, the locust-man chimed in, and the two began a rather exciting exchange of punches and kicks.

Finally, in one exchange, Eller came out on the winning side, striking the locust-man with his palm, and a mark quickly formed on the locust-man's body.

See you later.

With that, a strong gust of wind shot out from Ailer's palm, blowing the locust man into the air. Then, black flames covered his figure, but did not harm him in the slightest, and the locust man took the opportunity to leave.

"It's over, Black Widow, are you alright?" Eller turned around and helped Black Widow up. Although she was disoriented from being beaten by the Locust People, she had witnessed everything that had just happened and was the best witness.

"I'm fine," Black Widow said, patting her head. "Have the enemies been dealt with?"

"Don't worry, I'm very efficient at killing alien creatures. They should be part of the dust by now." Eller pointed to the dust on the ground.

Black Widow knew about the Lizard Demon, and knew that the villains who could wreak havoc in New York City would be burned to ashes by Eller. Thinking of this, Black Widow said as she turned off the tracking device:

"Then let's go."

After saying this, the two left the place.

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Some time later, Eller found the Locust Man in another place. Looking at the Locust Man's red compound eyes, he asked:

"May I have your name?"

"..." The locust-man was silent for a moment, "You might not believe me."

"Tell me, I'll believe you." Eller took out a life bottle and a disposable paper cup from his dimensional pocket, and then poured a small cup for the locust man.

The locust-man took the water cup, took a small sip, and the spring water healed some of his hidden injuries. Only then did he reveal his real name.

"My name is Steve Rogers, former Captain America. Do you believe me?"

The locust-man opened and closed his mouthparts, uttering a name that was hard for outsiders to accept.

For Americans, the name Captain America is a beacon of light, not an ugly locust monster.

Besides, Captain America was just receiving an award at the White House not long ago, how could he possibly turn into a locust monster?

But Eller believed the locust man in front of him.

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