Shadow of the Beautiful World

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Amidst the clown's manic laughter, the projection on the Aegis command ship went out.

Everyone present was silent.

During this chaotic day, they were silent a lot.

Give me the phone!

Merlin clenched his fist and said something to Coulson beside him.

The latter immediately handed the phone to Merlin.

Without Icarus, Merlin can only use this slightly backward way to make his own phone calls.

He dialed a series of numbers with a cold expression, and then put the phone to his ear.

After a few seconds, the call was connected.

There was no sound on the other side of the microphone, as if waiting for Merlin to speak actively.

Pierce...

Merlin said indifferently:

Is this the new order you long for? Unleashing a virus on a city...

That's not what I released!

Pierce's voice seemed a little old and weak at this moment.

He seemed to be trying hard to prove himself, he said urgently:

Believe me, Merlin, that wasn't my plan, it was beyond...

You're working with lunatics like the Joker, Pierce.

Merlin said in a low tone:

You thought you could control him? This is the result...

Merlin, I...

Pierce wanted to say something more, but Merlin didn't intend to listen anymore.

He interrupted Pierce indifferently, and said:

Let the three insight motherships on the west coast turn their targets to Raccoon City. Thousands of virus carriers are rushing out of the mountains. Once they enter the city, the situation will be completely out of control!

I will let the agents of s.d.o.l.d. go to Raccoon City, save as many innocent people as possible, and build a defense line to prevent the virus from spreading further...

If you have any conscience, Pierce...

The order has been issued!

Pierce said:

They are turning around and will arrive at their intended location in about five minutes.

I still have a conscience, Merlin, please believe me, this is not what I want to see, but there is still a chance to save everything, you come to Washington, let's meet...

I'll tell you everything, after combining the powers of S.H.I.E.L.D. and HYDRA, you'll have enough power to...

Meet me?

Merlin chuckled lightly, and said:

Of course we need to meet.

Alexander Pierce, take everyone you can find, and you'd better wear a bulletproof suit...

I'll see you.

I'm going to say goodbye to you...

Get ready!

Snapped

Coulson's cell phone was completely crushed in Merlin's hands. He looked back at everyone, and after a moment of silence, he said hoarsely:

Mission changed.

The Aegis command ship immediately changed its course and headed for Raccoon City at the fastest speed, and controlled it before the situation deteriorated again...

I reject!

Hill gritted his teeth and said:

You need us more.

No, Hill, they need it more!

Merlin's voice raised a few degrees, as if scolding.

He said:

I have the ability to protect myself, but they don't...

The virus has been released, what should the weak ones use to protect themselves? Do they rely on those space carriers that can only cause killing?

Hill!

Merlin put his hand on Hill's shoulder, and he looked at the emotional commander in front of him.

He said softly:

When the weak are most helpless, we must stand before disasters with hope. SHIELD may no longer exist, but it does not mean that you have to give up your vows and beliefs.

They need you more than I do.

We need you, we need everyone with good intentions.

Merlin took a step back, looking at the top s.d.o.l.d. agents standing in front of him.

He said:

There is no more time to waste, now I order, all s.d.o.l.d. agents, prepare for rescue immediately, and you start immediately!

Hermione, I might need you and your Aurors too...

Needless to say, Merlin.

Hermione pursed her lips and said:

We'll help.

Coulson and Melinda looked at each other, they wanted to persuade Merlin like Hill.

But after seeing Merlin's expression, they knew that persuasion was useless.

Merlin had already made up his mind.

Most importantly, the officer's statement is correct.

The 700,000 people in Raccoon City who are isolated and helpless obviously need them more than a great wizard who can face several Avengers head-on even if they are seriously injured.

it's brutal...

But it is not difficult to make a choice.

you!

Hill, with red eyes, gritted her teeth, pointed at Merlin, and said in a strong tone:

follow me!

Colson, you temporarily take over the command of the mothership!

Hill dropped a word, turned and walked out of the cabin.

Behind her, Merlin sighed, nodded slightly to the other agents, and followed, leaning on his cane.

In a lounge outside the bridge, Merlin pushed open the door. He looked at Hill with his back turned to him and folded his arms. He said:

Sill, I...

boom

In the next second, Merlin was pushed against the wall by Hill.

The commander of the mothership stood on tiptoe and kissed Merlin's lips in a gesture that had never been so active.

Merlin was a little resistant at first.

But soon, he put his arm around Hill's slender waist, and the two kissed together. The feelings that had been brewing for many years and never crossed the line broke out silently at this moment.

After 1 minute, their lips parted.

Merlin looked down at Hill, whose face was covered with tears.

She looked at Merlin, and she said:

You're going to die, aren't you? You don't want to live anymore, do you?

I don't.

Merlin held Hill with his left arm, and helped her wipe the tears off her cheeks with his right hand. He said gently:

I'm still trying to survive, just like you, I'm also fighting...

Let us stay and help you!

Hill hugged Merlin tightly, and she said:

Please, let us stay...

You have done enough for this world, you are about to die because of those justice, why can't this world give you something more...

Be selfish once, I beg you, be selfish once, okay?

You're asking me to choose between myself and 700,000 people?

Merlin stroked Hill's short hair, and he whispered:

We've known each other for more than ten years, Hill, if it wasn't for those damn things, if it wasn't for that damned fate, maybe we would have been married and had children...

If those extra factors are removed, you are the most suitable for me.

But unfortunately, it has come to this point.

He reached out to stop Hill from unbuttoning his clothes, closed his eyes, kissed Hill's forehead, and said:

Don't put me in another debt at this last moment.

Okay! I'll go there! But you have to promise me!

Hill held Merlin's wrist tightly, she stared into Merlin's eyes, and she said:

You have to promise me that you will survive!

When I come back from Raccoon City, I want to see an intact Merlin, you have to promise me!

When I come back, you can't refuse me anymore...

Whether you have a wife or a girlfriend, I don't care!

Did you hear that? Merlin!

I do not care!

Hill stood on tiptoe again and bit Merlin's lips hard, as if to leave his mark.

In the smell of blood, she said to Merlin:

We've wasted a dozen years...

Don't make me wait any longer, don't let me be alone forever, don't let me wait for the person I want to see...

You survive...that's my only request.

Merlin looked at Hill with pleading eyes, he really couldn't refuse the request.

After a few seconds, he pursed his lips and smiled.

He helped Hill tidy up his hair, and he said to the commander in front of him:

good.

I promise you.

Now, it's time to go, Hill, save those people... protect yourself.

A few minutes later, a Quinjet took Merlin and Dr. Serizawa away from the command ship.

Coulson was flying the plane himself, and the deck was full the moment they left the command ship.

The s.d.o.l.d.'s agents stood there, and they raised their hands to their foreheads in farewell to Merlin.

The demon hunters also knew everything from Gartler. They put their fists on their chests and expressed their respect to this master of the wolf school who made a difficult decision.

The members of the watch team watched the Quin-jet fighter fly away, and the taciturn Soldier 76 whispered:

He's a hero, no doubt about it.

Hehe, I used to try to be like him.

The god of death beside him reached out and took off his white mask. He looked at the fighter plane flying away and said:

Now I know that I will never be like him.

Beside them, Dr. Ziegler clenched the healing rod in his hand, and the mechanical warrior guarding her said in a low voice:

Is he your commander...he's a real warrior.

Yes.

Ziegler closed her eyes and let the wind blow her blond hair, she said softly:

That's my chief, Merlin Riley. I am honored to have worked with him, and I will be proud of it.

On the other side of the watch team, the members of the Thunder Special Attack Team who were out of tune with the surrounding group were also quite quiet.

Even Roadhog Mark, who never cared much about external things, was quite calm.

You gave him your winning wine?

In front of the Thunder Special Attack Team, the Kree Minerva who picked up the sniper rifle again said to Yong Rogge beside him:

Do you think he'll use that thing?

Maybe will.

Yong Rogge said in a desolate tone:

But I'd rather he didn't use it.

Do you know? Minerva, in fact, I have always hated Merlin. After all, he deprived me of my glory and made me unable to return home...but now, I don't hate him anymore.

How can such a person be hated...

Outside the crowd, beside George's suspension chair, Moira put her hands together, watching Merlin's fighter plane disappear under the clouds, she said to George beside her:

He's not coming back, is he? We'll never see him again...

George didn't answer.

With 70% of his brain area developed, he is one of the smartest people in the world.

He has repeatedly calculated all the possibilities of Merlin's going, but no matter how he calculates, no matter how many factors are added, the probability of Merlin surviving...

Both are too low too low.

The scariest thing is...

He really, probably doesn't want to live anymore.

Be hopeful.

George put out his hand, took Moira's fingers, and said:

Believe in miracles...

At the moment when the Quin-jet fighter plane disappeared into the clouds, Merlin looked back at the command ship, and Hill did not appear on the deck, she was preparing to sail.

But Merlin knew that that silly woman must also be praying for herself.

Sir, you don't actually need to send everyone to Raccoon City.

Coulson, who was piloting the plane, whispered:

With the help of wizards, we can easily build a magic defense that isolates most of the city. With the demon hunting agents guarding there, basically there will be no problems.

I mean, maybe Overwatch and Thunder can stay and help you. Hill was impulsive, but she was right.

Innocents need help, but you...you need it too. We can't leave you alone to face those...

Let you go, you go!

Merlin sat on the seat, he was a little bit lost, and he didn't seem to want to say too much on this issue.

He said softly:

Do your job, Coulson.

Just like you tried to find a way to help everyone in all the past incidents, try to save all the people in need.

He said to Coulson emphatically:

Don't underestimate the virus that can create zombies and tyrants. It may have evolved into many variants. Even demon hunters with strong resistance should be more vigilant.

You may need to be stationed there for a long time until the incident in Raccoon City is completely resolved, so...

Merlin sighed and said:

You are not allowed to come back without my order!

this...

Coulson looked back at Merlin, and when he saw the stubborn expression on Merlin's face, he nodded helplessly.

Merlin turned to look at Dr. Serizawa, he said:

Doctor, tell me about the working principle of this 'sonic' instrument.

OK.

Dr. Qin Ze, who seemed a little disturbed, tried his best to calm himself down.

He opened the box and introduced the usage of the instrument to Merlin.

The Quin-jet fighter plane quickly landed from the sky, and a few minutes later, it stayed on the edge of New York Harbor in a suspended posture.

At the moment when the door of the fighter plane opened, Merlin reached for the box held by the silent Dr. Serizawa, and then pushed the doctor back into the cabin.

I know you're worried about Vivian.

Merlin said to the astonished Doctor:

I will help you find her, I assure you, she will be safe and sound...

You are just an ordinary person, Doctor, you shouldn't join this adventure. Raccoon City will also need the help of an excellent biologist like you.

Colson!

Merlin turned around and walked towards the empty pier with the suitcase. He said:

Bring Dr. Serizawa back!

Dr. Serizawa wanted to rush off the plane, but Coulson pushed him back into his seat.

Coulson looked at Merlin who left, he suddenly felt a sense of urgency, and felt some inexplicable sadness and worry in his heart.

The next moment, he opened the hatch, jumped out of the plane, and rushed towards Merlin.

Dr. Serizawa froze for a moment, and then jumped down.

I keep having a problem!

Coulson stood behind Merlin, he clenched his fists, and he said to Merlin:

You... who the hell are you?

me...

Merlin was carrying the box, he stopped where he was, but didn't look back.

Facing Coulson's question, he closed his eyes, feeling the slightly fishy sea breeze, and said softly:

Just a guy from Wisconsin trying to do something nice...

Colson Farm, Lola...Father, Mother...and you, Phil...Well, I really want to go back and see...

But unfortunately, it's time to say goodbye.

Dobby! Send them back!

You...you are...Merlin! You are...

Coulson's eyes widened, and the answer in his heart was ready to come out.

Those blurry pictures, the blurry figure in the picture, perfectly coincided with Merlin's back at this moment.

he is the one...

He's the one everyone has forgotten...

elder brother...

no, do not want!

Dobby! I order you, stop!

Coulson screamed and reached out, trying to grab Merlin's shoulder.

But Dobby the leprechaun had already touched his body.

Under the light of the Transfiguration Curse, Coulson and Dr. Qinze were sent back to the mothership in the sky.

The next moment, the command ship started with maximum power, and rushed towards the direction of Raccoon City like a shadow.

Merlin looked up at the traces left in the air, and he stretched out his hands to straighten his collar.

In the wind, with a suitcase in one hand and a cane in the other, he walked slowly along the pier.

On the ground where the roar of Kong can already be heard.

Merlin reached out to open the box, and he looked at the contents of the box.

He said softly:

Your Majesty, it is time to take you home.