Sentinel

Chapter 355 The end of an era
Autumn is thick, and there is a chill in the air.People put on thick coats and took to the streets, strolling through the troubled part of Manhattan.

What a day of disaster, many newspaper headlines have quoted this sentence as the headline, from Fiesta Plaza, to the Watsonton Building in Manhattan, and the neighborhoods of Brooklyn, the city of New York is constantly suffering from disasters, supervillains, foreigners The army of stars, the characters that originally only appeared in the comics emerged one after another, so that the residents living here began to get used to it.

Nearly a month has passed since the invasion of the dark elves' warships. The news is out.

Iron Man is obsessed with updating his armor and the official registration of the Ultron program. The Fantastic Four appear between talk shows and TV shows. Under the registration law, those street heroes have to come out occasionally to deal with gangsters or villains. The soldiers are scattered and brave, and there is no climate.

In fact, people are no longer keen to pay attention to the masked vigilantes. Through the live broadcast of TV stations in Brooklyn, they saw with their own eyes those omnipotent superheroes who were completely helpless in front of alien fighters, and staged a scene. What a farce.

If you want to dim the halo over the hero's head, you only need to show people his mortal side.

Superheroes are not as omnipotent as everyone thinks they are.They are just ordinary people with extraordinary power, just like Spiderman can never stop the bullet that shot at Uncle Ben, Captain America can never face the loneliness and confusion in his heart, even if even the son of Krypton in another world is like a child in the world. Under the body of God, there is also a sensitive and fragile heart.

So when people see this, they can't help but think, can they really protect us?

When doubts arise, other questions naturally follow.

On the other hand, the elite soldiers who appeared in the final battle became the object of praise from the media and the masses. Many people were deeply impressed by their excellent equipment and personal strength.

The next day, the spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense claimed that this team belonged to General Thaddeus Ross, and the weapons and equipment were provided by Umbrella. The two sides worked together to create the strongest army in human history...

To sum up the long-winded official argument, it is actually announcing to the public that superheroes are unreliable, and everyone should trust the country and the government.

After these speeches, many people got rid of their distrust of the federal government in the past. The new President Underwood, who took office not long ago, saw an instant surge in public support, and there was no doubt about his re-election in the next term.

With superpowers fully entering the public eye, an organization called S.H.I.E.L.D. has officially stepped onto the stage.

Alexander Pierce originally envisioned using S.H.I.E.L.D. to go public through the backdoor, so that Hydra would no longer have to hide in the dark and make an upright debut. Now this wish has finally been fulfilled, just with the Hydra who died under the gun of the Winter Soldier. The leader of the snake thought a little differently.

The White House and the Department of Defense intervened in S.H.I.E.L.D. General Ross replaced the missing Nick Fury and the dead Alexander Pierce as the new leader, the founder of Umbrella, Sean Siperth as the top The consultant, Helmut Zemo, was appointed as the commander, and a brand new S.H.I.E.L.D. appeared in front of the world, responsible for supernatural events and major crises around the world.

This secret institution, which was established in its embryonic form during World War II and has never been known to the public, has finally radiated a new brilliance.

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In Times Square, a tall man in casual clothes stood at a bustling intersection. He remembered seeing this scene after waking up from a deep sleep. The light flickered non-stop.

A new era leaps into view in this way, and then reminds itself nonchalantly that 70 years have passed.

From that little soldier, he became a war hero covered with medals and honors; he defeated the Nazi army of the Third Reich, Hydra, Schmidt the Red Skull, and then lost his friends and lovers.

Steve watched all this with a sense of dismay. He was out of place in this era. The war was over, his lover was getting old, and even his friends... became specious.

Not long ago, Captain America signed his name on the superhero registration act, and was released from prison together with Falcon Sam. As for Bucky, he needs to accept a public trial in the court, and Tony Stark will serve as the designated attendees.

The reason why Steve changed his mind was the invasion of the dark elves. He saw that superheroes are not omnipotent, the world needs a new order, and heroes fight on their own, they cannot be united into a perfect group.

The reorganized S.H.I.E.L.D. has become the protector of this new world, with a special service team composed of super soldiers, a global monitoring intelligence system, and a powerful mutant army.

Under the great changes sweeping the world, Steve questioned himself, when a powerful enemy appears, does he really have the ability to save the world?

The little man who never flinched in the face of villains, his inner firmness is gradually shaken, and the strength of the enemy can highlight his own weakness. The superhero who made criminal groups and gangsters fearful in the past seems unable to become the guardian of the world.

"Captain Rogers, would you like a drink?"

The black car stopped, and the windows were lowered, revealing a gentle young face.

The two found a random bar, sat in front of the bar and ordered a glass of beer each, chatting with each other like old friends reunited after a long absence.

"I often miss the past days, especially the time at the Caspian training camp." Steve took a sip of wine, his eyes showing nostalgia, "Maybe that was the happiest time in my life, Philip Colonel, Paige . . . I miss those days."

"I never miss the past... only look forward to the future." Sean replied softly.

Steve smiled wryly and shook his head. The other party never seemed to be confused, and could always find the right direction, which undoubtedly made him very envious.

"In this day and age, I can't find my own worth... I want to do the right thing, but I don't know what is right. Everyone has a different point of view, about the country, about politics, about everything...you guys Always able to complicate simple things—maybe I'm really old."

Steve put down his glass and stared at the dim lights cast by the bar. He seemed to think of the smoky war years. At first, he just wanted to join the army and make a contribution to the country, but later he was dragged forward by the torrent of the times. Transform from a superhero to a national hero.

The young man sitting next to him drank the cold liquid in the glass, his eyes were firm and deep, and he said, "Perhaps we should put all this aside, Captain Rogers."

"The mission of defending the country, the identity of a superhero, and even the title of Captain America... Don't you feel tired after carrying these on your shoulders?"

"You can live the life that belongs to Steve Rogers and have your own life. No one is born to save anyone. Taking responsibility is a virtue, but don't let it become a heavy shackle that binds your hands and feet."

Steve was silent, and he said after a while, "Dr. Erskine said that the serum will not only affect my muscles, but also allow my cells to form a protective system for regeneration and healing. This means... I Never get drunk again."

Looking at the glass in front of him, he didn't say anything more, just ordered a glass of beer until he smelled of alcohol.

In the end, Steve couldn't remember when Sean left. There was a pile of empty glasses in front of him, and he staggered out of the bar.

Looking up at the dim lights gradually lighting up between the cities, this "old man" of the new era turned and left in a daze.

(End of this chapter)