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"Yes, I always thought magic only existed in fairy tales and comic books?"
Lorna Dane, with her short, dark green hair, also had an excited expression on her face.
Although she was several years older than Little Wolf Girl, she had, like Little Wolf Girl, been confined to a laboratory since birth.
So, she was equally unfamiliar with and curious about new things in the outside World.
"Hey, can you two little rascals keep it down? The enemies over there have already been alerted by you."
Logan pointed at several Extremis soldiers charging towards them, sternly scolding the two young girls, then looked apologetically at Frank, the Commander of this operation, and said:
"Sorry, this is their first time on such a mission, and they don't quite understand the rules yet. I promise I'll teach them well when we get back."
It's no exaggeration to say that throughout Logan's long life, even during his time at Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, his attitude had never been as humble as it was now.
The reason for such a drastic change in his demeanor was, on one hand, his urgent desire to remain with Hyperspace Group.
After all, looking at the entire World, the only place that could truly provide a safe haven for him, Professor X, Little Wolf Girl, and Lorna Dane—the "last" four remaining Mutants—was probably Sokovia.
So, even the unruly Wolverine had to actively rein in his volatile temper.
On the other hand, through previous operations, Logan had developed a deep sense of identity and belonging towards Karl, his boss, and Hyperspace Group.
Which man would refuse to follow a boss who is capable, courageous, intelligent, and most importantly, never gets beaten no matter what kind of enemy he faces, to achieve greatness?
So Logan cherished the current opportunity, wanting to quickly integrate into this brand new "big family."
"It's alright."
Frank waved his hand dismissively, smiling as he said, "Before we came, the Boss specifically instructed that while rescuing the President this time, we must make a big splash, so… you can go all out without any reservations later."
As he spoke, Frank had already released a black drone with the Hyperspace Group logo on its body from his briefcase into the sky.
And after the drone ascended, real-time signals from the scene were continuously transmitted to The Daily Bugle's special receiving device.
How could Karl possibly miss such a golden opportunity for "self-promotion" and harvesting prestige points?
Logan's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he muttered to himself, "Charles, do you see? This is the difference between you and the Boss… Following the Boss is exhilarating; you don't have to be timid about anything you do."
That's right, although Logan and Professor X shared a very deep friendship, he had long harbored a lot of criticism for this "indecisive" principal.
He who hesitates is lost!
It's no exaggeration to say that the reason X-Men so quickly went from glory to demise, besides S.H.I.E.L.D.'s covert manipulation using the m43 virus, also had a great deal to do with Professor X's indecisive and overly appeasing nature towards humans.
Bang bang bang—
As the two spoke, Pietro had already transformed into a white arc of light, instantly blowing up the heads of the several Extremis soldiers charging towards them.
These Extremis soldiers didn't even have a chance to transform into Fire Lizard Warriors.
Their headless bodies, propelled by inertia, continued to run a few steps forward before collapsing heavily to the ground, quickly forming pools of bloody red blood on the ground.
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prestige points +77, +77, +77...
Detected collectable souls, Hyperspace soul count +1, +1, +1...
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At the same time.
In The Daily Bugle's live broadcast room.
As Frank released the new drone, which had high-definition night vision and remote wireless transmission capabilities, into the sky, The Daily Bugle immediately connected to the signal and began live broadcasting from its own studio.
"Holy cow, everyone look, the live signal is connected… What did I just say? For big news like rescuing the President, Old Zhan will definitely get the first-hand live broadcast!!"
"666, Old Zhan, you really didn't disappoint us for waiting so long in the live stream, The Daily Bugle is the GOAT…"
"Um… I'm new, can someone tell me why even official Agents haven't found the President's whereabouts, but The Daily Bugle is already live streaming from the scene?"
"Pfft, why ask? Of course, Old Zhan has clung to Hyperspace Group's big thigh!"
"Hyperspace Group? Is that the company that owns the Ape God?"
"Yes, that's it, but Hyperspace Group's strength is definitely not limited to that. The alien invasion incident that happened in Greenwich earlier was also resolved by Mr. Karl Merks leading Hyperspace Group. That battle was simply legendary!!"
"That's right, even Thor and Odin, King of the Gods, appeared back then, but in the end, didn't they still slink away from Earth? If you ask me, only Mr. Karl Merks is the true Guardian of Earth!!"
"Mr. Karl Merks is so handsome and young and rich. If only he could be my boyfriend, I'd let him * me in all sorts of ways every day…"
"Sister upstairs, you must be dreaming! How could such a good thing be your turn? We old fans should come first!"
"Exactly, exactly, by then, the line of sisters will probably stretch from New York all the way to Miami…"
"+10086"
"Huh? Why did Hyperspace Group only send out 5 people this time? You know, just now even Avengers members like Iron Man and Human Torch were captured by the Ten Rings Gang. Aren't they being a bit overconfident?!"
"The person upstairs is clearly a new fan, comparing the Avengers to Hyperspace Group. Who the hell are you insulting? Those useless heroes who take orders from S.H.I.E.L.D. are not worthy of being compared to Hyperspace Group?"
"That's right, where were the Avengers members in the recent major events?
Why didn't they appear in the battle against aliens in Greenwich?
They also didn't appear in the battle against the Hell Legion in New York,
They still didn't appear in the battle to suppress the 'Crocodile Titan' in Egypt (apart from a few high-ranking Egyptians, others did not know Amit's true identity)… With this, are they worthy of being compared to Hyperspace Group?"
"But it seems several new faces have appeared this time?"
Just as the netizens were speculating about the identities and "superpowers" of the other four people besides Frank, in the blink of an eye, the Extremis soldiers who were charging towards Frank and the others were suddenly and mysteriously headshotted.
Then, Pietro's figure reappeared like a silver lightning bolt, astonishing everyone.
"Wow, that man is a speedster like A-Train? So cool!"
"Just as I blinked, those Extremis soldiers were all instantly killed. This speedster's power is too terrifying, isn't it?"
"I feel like A-Train isn't even as fast as him…"
"Do you think his superpower also came from injecting Compound V?"
"Unlikely. So far, Hyperspace Group doesn't seem to have had any superpowered individuals who use Compound V… Besides, if it were true, Old Zhan would definitely expose it, right?"
"That's right, it's exciting to see what the abilities of the other 'newcomers' are, but one thing is certain: Mr. Karl Merks didn't even send out the Ape God this time, which means he is confident that he can successfully rescue President Ellis with just these five people. Let's wait and see!!"
As the live broadcast began, more and more onlookers flocked to The Daily Bugle's live broadcast room.
And Karl, who was currently "generating electricity" on the Golden Throne in Sokovia, couldn't help but curve his lips into a satisfied smile when he saw the prestige points on the light screen in front of him begin to jump wildly.
"Once all these Extremis soldiers from the Ten Rings Gang are sent to the Warp, the military strength should be sufficient…"
"I'm really looking forward to the first Cross-Dimensional Invasion War against the Egyptian Pantheon that's about to begin!!"
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"Wow, Quicksilver is so handsome!!"
Little Wolf Girl instantly turned into a fangirl, her small hands continuously clapping for him.
Pietro's face showed a hint of pride; it was clear he greatly enjoyed being praised.
But he didn't forget the main task because of it. He raised a hand and pointed at the oil tanker docked at the edge of the pier not far away, saying to Frank:
"I just found the President's location. He's suspended in mid-air on that abandoned oil tanker over there, along with Tony Stark and another unfamiliar man… Frank, should I rescue the President now?"
Evidently, while killing those Extremis soldiers, Pietro had also successfully scouted the entire pier.
No wonder, his speed is just that fast!
But to everyone's surprise, Frank immediately shook his head, saying meaningfully:
"You don't need to handle the rescue mission… Pietro, your task this time is to protect the President's safety after he is rescued, and then deliver him to General Ross once the battle is completely over."
"Ah? I understand."
Pietro nodded without hesitation, but a hint of disappointment inevitably flashed in his eyes.
He had originally planned to show off his 'Superspeed' in front of the camera later to boost his popularity…
After all, now whether it was his sister Wanda, or Frank, or King Kong Liangzai, almost all of them had become household "superstars" in Sokovia.
Pietro saying he wasn't anxious was absolutely impossible!
However, compared to "fame," Pietro clearly cared more about successfully completing the mission assigned by his future brother-in-law.
Anyway, there will be plenty of opportunities later… right?
Frank turned to Lorna Dane, pointed in the direction of the oil tanker, and said, "Lorna, this time, the task of rescuing the President will be up to you…"
"Let me remind you beforehand, the success or failure of this operation will directly determine whether you can continue to stay with Hyperspace Group in the future."
"Because I will assess your strength based on the fluidity of your mission completion and report the situation truthfully to the Boss!"
Clearly, Frank specifically brought Lorna Dane this time to personally test whether her Mutant abilities were up to par.
If she ultimately failed the assessment, then even if she was Logan's recommended candidate, it would be useless.
After all… Hyperspace Group never keeps idlers, okay!
"I… I understand."
Lorna Dane's fair face couldn't help but show a hint of nervousness, but it was quickly replaced by excitement.
Because she knew very well that as long as she could successfully complete the mission today, then she could officially join Hyperspace Group like Wolverine Logan.
Becoming a subordinate of that "god-like" man, and forever staying in "New Eden"… which is Sokovia!!
Although Lorna Dane had not yet met Karl at this time.
But in the few days since she arrived in Sokovia, she had heard countless legends about this man.
So, driven by curiosity, she and Little Wolf Girl used their phones to search for many videos and information related to Karl online.
And when the two of them saw that Karl was the hero who, by himself, successfully liberated Sokovia from Hydra,
The two young girls immediately developed immense admiration for this Boss they had never met.
Because they empathically recalled how, when they were being hunted, they had countless times fantasized about how wonderful it would be if such a great hero could suddenly appear and end their tragic life of escape.
But reality was incredibly cruel.
In the end, only the two of them from their group survived.
So, Lorna Dane secretly made up her mind to seize the opportunity, like Logan, and stay in Sokovia, this "new home," forever!
"Go, Sister Lorna, I'll cover you."
Little Wolf Girl extended four sharp Adamantium Claws from her fists, and like a frenzied young beast, charged towards the several Extremis soldiers who had just rushed over.
Puff puff puff—
Little Wolf Girl ducked and slid past an Extremis soldier's high-temperature attack, then swiftly leaped onto his back, using her sharp claws to directly open several holes in his head. Then she swung her hand, severing the high-temperature arm of another Extremis soldier, and leaped up to meet him, wildly striking at his skull.
Although the Extremis Virus endowed these Extremis soldiers with scorching high temperatures capable of instantly melting steel.
But when facing Adamantium, which, once smelted and cooled, shows no signs of melting even at temperatures of hundreds of thousands of degrees, the one or two thousand degrees of high temperature they emitted posed no threat whatsoever to Little Wolf Girl's claws.