Marvel Magic Event Book

General Hale wasn't here to surrender, at least not from the look of her face.

"I thought I could see your daughter, Hale." Gideon Malik stepped forward to greet her against the strong wind whipped up by the helicopter.This is a very clean and tidy woman. She wears a simple black women's suit and a heavy velvet coat. Her long blond hair is tied into a tight bun behind her head. Even her makeup is not as refined as that of ordinary women. .Her nails were cut very short and she didn't wear any jewelry, exuding a capable temperament. "I even specially prepared a gift for her!"

"I don't know where you heard these rumors from, Gideon." General Hale's expression remained unchanged. "I am still unmarried."

"Oh, I must have remembered it wrong. I'm sorry, I'm too old." Gideon Malik shouted with a smile, "Follow me quickly, the temperature in the Alps is too low. I've already ordered Start a fire and you can warm yourself up. Tonight is a good time for mulled wine, which you must always have chosen by Stephanie herself.”

"My pleasure, Gideon." General Hale followed Gideon Malick off the tarmac.

This is an ancient castle that was built hundreds of years ago and once belonged to a down-and-out noble.The previous generation of Malik family speakers bought this place after the First World War and used it as a summer resort.In the summer, the air here is cool, and you can see green pastures and scattered sheep as far as the eye can see.However, it is winter now, and the cold wind in the mountains carries some snowflakes, wandering in the passage made of blackened stone bricks.Although General Hale was wearing heavy clothes, she was still livid with cold. The warmth brought by the brazier lit in the passage was negligible. The smell of burning wood, fuel and burning metal almost made her feel like she was in a war workshop. inside.

Even though she knew her bodyguard was following her, she still felt uneasy about this negotiation.The sound of the helicopter engine became farther and farther away, and finally disappeared completely in the winding passage.Gideon Malik extended his hand, inviting General Hale to come up the stairs. "Maybe I need a companion." She took Gideon Malik's arm. "I think I might get lost."

"My pleasure, ma'am." Gideon Malik replied with a smile, leading General Hale into the castle.Different from what he imagined, this place is not a deep and dark lair of terror, but a gorgeous and warm palace. General Hale thought he had entered the king's room in a trance - there was a crimson hanging hanging on the throne in the center. The flag has a soaring eagle embroidered with golden silk thread, surrounded by a golden laurel wreath.Another flag hangs above the smaller seat next to the throne.It was the ancient legendary Hydra with a pure black background and white lines.In addition, there are some shields with coats of arms neatly arranged on the walls on both sides of the hall. Although General Hale has not studied heraldry, she can still tell what those coats of arms represent.

Snakes, scales and fangs, these emblems all have these elements.

These are the emblems of the Hydra family.

"The most important role of history is to let us understand where we come from." Gideon Malik patted General Hale's palm.He felt that the woman's fingers were cold, just like the snow-covered branches outside the castle.General Hale smiled and expressed his great interest in history.

"It's still too cold here. Let's go to a warm room and taste delicious food." He led General Hale through a door.General Hale was surprised to find some women wearing pitch black armor standing here. She was keenly aware of the high technology contained in those armors.Since the Department of Defense's plan to force Tony Stark to hand over technology failed, the United States' power armor research has stood on the same starting line as other countries.She didn't expect the Malik family to have such technical strength.

Gideon Malik did not introduce the women, but introduced General Hale to the portraits hanging in the hallway. "Every portrait here is of someone who had great achievements and outstanding contributions," he said, "including the Malik family."

General Hale forced a smile and said, "I'm glad you're opening up the history of the Malik family to me, but you know I don't have much time."

"Sorry, I've made an old mistake again. I'm too old. Please follow me." He led General Hale and continued walking forward.The further you go, the darker the light in the corridor becomes.The electric lights disappeared, leaving only lit candles and lanterns.General Hale saw something shiny ahead, which she thought was a light.

It was a giant wearing gorgeous golden armor. He had occupied all eyes since he appeared. The height of the corridor seemed to be barely enough to accommodate his presence.He is like a golden statue wearing a crimson cloak. The thick golden shoulder armor has sculptures of skulls and eagle wings. The sun, moon, flowers, trees, runes and animals, various exquisite reliefs are carefully engraved on it. On the surface of his armor, priceless gems adorned the breastplate and armplates, reflecting the candlelight in the corridor.The pointed helmet with its eagle wings spread out was decorated with red tassels, and the huge halberd that could not be used by ordinary people was loaded with weapons of astonishing caliber.

General Hale felt that her courage was getting thinner as she got closer to the giant. She had to use all her willpower not to scream away and not order the bodyguards behind her to shoot.She regretted her lack of preparation. She never expected that the Malik family had such strength.

No, not right!

She suddenly understood Gideon Malik's intention in leading her around the hall.Gideon Malick told her in a tactful way that Hydra now had a master, and these were the powers possessed by the master of the Malick family.Super soldiers, power armor... General Hale has no doubt that these are just the tip of the iceberg of the powers that mysterious man possesses.

She was now the one who came to surrender, and she had to show her worth.

When the giant spoke, General Hale felt like the air was being sucked out of his lungs.

"He is waiting for you," said the giant.He raised his arms in a gesture of invitation.It was only then that General Hale noticed that this was not a piece of medieval armor, but a piece of powered armor that could not be completed with current human technology.He looked at General Hale's bodyguard, "Only you, and you. Except you."

"We all understand, Constantine." Gideon nodded, opened the door, and then dragged General Hale, who was still in a trance, in.Gideon didn't want to blame General Hale for her performance. Her ability to be so calm was the result of years of military training. He was even worse than she was when he first met the Praetorian Guards.General Hale's bodyguard hesitated, not sure whether he should follow. He looked at the thickness of the shoulder armor and felt that the pistol he was carrying could not penetrate such protection at all, or even leave a trace on it. .

"She will be fine," the giant spoke again, "as long as she satisfies my master."

"Your master?" The bodyguard felt that all the nerves in his body were calling the police. He felt the danger of the giant in front of him.His fingers were numb and his legs and feet were weak, but his years of service experience allowed him to barely stand up instead of falling to the ground, "Did you use the super soldier serum?"

The giant did not answer, but fell into silence.He stood upright, like a robot whose power had been turned off.