The Two Faces of the Villain[Comprehensive]

It can be said that the death of the Winter Soldier quickly became the focus of the entire United States after the news was exposed.

Eddie, who had been trying his best to defend Lieutenant Barnes, immediately exploded when he knew about it. Immediately, he called DeWitt, and hurried back to the Justice Building in New York from the "Why Newspaper" in San Francisco. .

When Crossbones sees Eddie with a scowling face, he also knows that Eddie is here because of the Winter Soldier.

"Where's Saitama?" Eddie asked immediately after seeing the crossbones.

"Mr. Saitama is dealing with Lieutenant Barnes." Crossbones replied.

"Process?" Eddie paused when he heard the word, and looked at the crossbones inquiringly in his eyes, "Process means arranging the funeral of Lieutenant Barnes? Or... Lieutenant Barnes, he didn't die ?”

Eddie asked Crossbones very softly, in the hope of one last chance.

The more he delved into the past of Lieutenant Barnes, the more he understood Lieutenant Barnes as a soldier, the more Eddie admired this man.Perhaps at the beginning, most of his reasons were to help the Winter Soldier for the Justice Society, but now he is bent on saving this man from an unfair and cruel fate and gaining the free life he should have.

Eddie has trust in Saitama, he thinks that Saitama will definitely help Lieutenant Barnes, and what he does is try his best to save Lieutenant Barnes from public opinion.But now that the news of Lieutenant Barnes' death came out, Eddie was angry and anxious. After all, the Winter Soldier is a thorn in the side of Hydra, and it is completely understandable that they will do everything possible to make the Winter Soldier die.Although Eddie believes in Saitama, what if it is an attack that Saitama cannot predict?What if Lieutenant Barnes' situation is beyond Saitama's ability?

As soon as he rushed to Saitama, Eddie also had a slight expectation that Lieutenant Barnes had been rescued by Saitama.But Eddie's heart is still very heavy. After all, in his opinion, to rescue the Winter Soldier who was closely watched by both Hydra and the United Nations and get out of his body, this is something that even Saitama is powerless.

"Mr. Saitama has to deal with the two things you said." Crossbones smiled, and then replied in a deep voice.

Eddie's pupils tightened suddenly, and he looked at Crossbones in shock.

The meaning revealed by the captain obviously means that Lieutenant Barnes has been successfully rescued by Saitama.

But how exactly did Saitama do it?

Eddie frowned, and now there are a hundred thousand reasons in his mind.But Eddie knew that Lieutenant Barnes was not really dead, and at this moment he was completely relieved.Although Eddie was worried that he might not be able to rescue Lieutenant Barnes with Saitama's ability, Lieutenant Barnes was really rescued by Saitama at this time, and Eddie didn't have too many unexpected feelings in his heart.

It's Saitama after all...

In this world, as long as it is related to Saitama, even if it is impossible, it will become possible.

Eddie once said bluntly in the report that Saitama is the hope of Lieutenant Barnes.

This secret rescue operation proved this conclusion once again.

"Eddie, Mr. Saitama is busy right now, so I probably don't have time to see you." Crossbones looked at Eddie and said, "The fact that Steve was rescued by Mr. Saitama is still a secret in the Justice Society, and we know this secret now There are not many people, Captain America is also one of the insiders."

"I understand." Eddie nodded sternly. Of course, the fewer people who know about this secret, the better. After all, if it is exposed, the United Nations and Hydra will not only let the Winter Soldier go, but will also attack the Justice Society.Hearing that the captain mentioned Captain America, Eddie naturally thought that Captain America was also an important part of the plan to rescue Lieutenant Barnes.

"Although the Winter Soldier is dead, his trial is not over yet," Crossbones continued.

Of course Eddie understood the meaning of Crossbones' words, and since he knew the Winter Soldier was safe and sound, he didn't have to take a look to feel at ease.All Eddie wanted to know was the news that Lieutenant Barnes was safe.

"Then I have to go back quickly." Eddie looked up at Crossbones and smiled energetically, "My work has just begun."

Looking at Eddie's back in a hurry, Crossbones showed a thoughtful back.

In the past, Crossbones didn't pay any attention to Eddie. The only thing he paid attention to was the research-worthy alien symbiont parasitic on Eddie.At first, Crossbones also thought that Lord Red Skull asked Eddie to recruit this trouble into the Justice Society for Venom.However, Lord Red Skull didn't care about the existence of the alien symbiote at all, as if the alien symbiote was worthless, and Crossbones gradually realized that Eddie seemed to be the one who made Lord Red Skull fancy.

A very ordinary reporter.

Until now, Crossbones seemed to see Eddie's value.

Throughout the United States, and even the world, the man who has set off a storm of public opinion time and time again without hesitation or fear.Even in the incident of the Winter Soldier, they can stand on the moral high ground bravely and defend the guilty Winter Soldier, and the people really gradually turned to the side of the Justice Society.Perhaps it is precisely because of the radicalism and enthusiasm possessed by Eddie that this man can relentlessly rectify the name of the Justice Society, and that the public can be persuaded and influenced by this sincere emotion.

Compared with Hydra's methods, perhaps the behavior of a person who bears the name of a hero out of his own beliefs can win people's hearts more.

Eddie, compared to Venom, is the talent that Lord Red Skull needs.

Crossbones couldn't help but sigh, again ashamed of his belatedness.After arranging things in the association, Crossbones found Saitama and Genos.Neither of them were dealing with the Winter Soldier either, but were watching Vladimir.

Vladimir's lower leg was amputated. If he wanted the boy to stand up in the shortest possible time, the baron's first suggestion would be to use the Extremis virus to regenerate the amputated limb.But Saitama also knows the danger and pain of the Extremis virus, and doesn't want the boy to try it.

Therefore, Saitama suggested that the boy, Genos and the Winter Soldier should install a mechanical leg first.Of course, Vladimir had no objection, and he would immediately agree no matter what Saitama said.

In terms of mechanical transformation of the human body, Dr. Zola is already a professional level.Vladimir was immediately arranged to be fitted with mechanical legs. After just a few minutes of adaptation, he could walk and run normally like a complete person.

The smile from the heart on Vladimir's face was very joyful, and the teenager's mother was also moved to tears.

"Your father has arrived in Sokovia, do you want to go together?" Saitama looked at the boy and asked.

Vladimir froze, knowing that his father had been rescued by the Justice Society along with the Winter Soldier.But although Zemo said that he has escaped now, the Black Panther is still chasing and killing Zemo, and the United Nations will also track down the man who forged the identity of the psychiatrist, and his situation is not safe at all.According to Zemo's own request, the Justice Society sent Zemo back to Sokovia, and Zemo said he would handle the next thing by himself.

But after all, his father has gone to Sokovia, and Saitama still has to ask Vladimir's opinion, because it is very likely that the child wants to be reunited with his family.For this child, New York is just a strange and temporary place to stay.

Vladimir made a thoughtful expression, then turned to look at his mother.

Seeing his son's eyes, Zemo's wife understood what Vladimir meant, and she just nodded with a smile.

Finally, Vladimir asked Saitama with a cautious attitude.

"Can I stay by your side, Mr. Saitama?"

Not to stay in New York, not to stay in the Justice Society, but to stay with Mr. Saitama.

Although the tone was cautious and expected, the persistent attitude expressed by this young man was already very clear.

"Don't feel sorry for yourself."

"Because you came here, Mr. Saitama will definitely guide you."

"If you have new trust, Mr. Saitama will definitely answer your prayers."

The little king's words were deeply imprinted on Vladimir's heart. Now he has been sheltered by Mr. Saitama and has the qualifications to stand up again, but the boy is still confused about the future.Even if his father went back, Vladimir didn't know what he could do for the country they destroyed with his ability after he returned to the ruined Sokovia.

Later, Vladimir recalled in his mind what Ivan had said to him that he hadn't heard clearly.

"After destruction comes new life."

"We paid the greatest price, but also got the best opportunity."

"Sokovia is destined to become...the most powerful nation."

Yes, that's what Ivan said to him.

When Vladimir really thought about what Ivan said, he was both shocked and horrified.

To put it bluntly, Sokovia is a backward and weak country. Even in Eastern Europe, they are small countries with no status.How strong is such a Sokovia?What's more, the current Sokovia has become a ruin of nothing.

Vladimir also asked Ivan later, but Ivan just smiled and said, anyway, he thought so.

Is this a child's delusion?Or the absurd confidence of the new king?

It's just that what Ivan said that day seems to have become the voice in Vladimir's heart, recalling it in his mind over and over again, unable to forget it.He also recalled more than once in the church, what he witnessed with his own eyes, Saitama holding Ivan's hand and the two walked step by step to the brightest light, the road under their feet was like the road paved by God for them , that glorious road will certainly not have any bifurcations, but will only point to the only future.

The only... future.

An inexplicable excitement surged in Vladimir's heart. I don't know what was constantly stimulating him, making his blood seem to be boiling hot.Especially nowadays, he is also the one who stands beside Mr. Saitama and the king.

Even, the nearest person.

Perhaps, the change of thought is just a moment.

Vladimir began to believe more and more what Ivan said that day, and he wanted to stay with Mr. Saitama, witness the reconstruction of Sokovia, witness that Sokovia became stronger and stronger, and witness Sokovia Asia became the most powerful country in...

But compared to, go back to Sokovia and witness the reconstruction of Sokovia with your own eyes.

Before that, Vladimir wanted to make himself stronger and become Mr. Saitama's strength.

At this time, Vladimir, who is still confused about the future and can't see the future, has only one thought in his mind.

He wants to stay by Mr. Saitama's side, he wants to continue to listen to Mr. Saitama's words, and he wants to follow Mr. Saitama's guidance.

Saitama looked at Vladimir at this time, and also saw the persistence in the boy's eyes.

Stay by his side?Instead, stay in the Justice Society?

Of course, Saitama also knows that there is a big difference between the two.

At present, Saitama believes that there are only two people who can be said to stay by his side. One is the Winter Soldier named Brooklyn who is a full-time bodyguard and driver, and the other is his student Genos.

But looking at the child Vladimir, he certainly wouldn't want to come to be his bodyguard or driver.

Saitama looked at Vladimir's expression carefully, and couldn't help but feel that it was very similar to Genos's insistence on worshiping him as his teacher before.

"You want to recognize me as a teacher?" Saitama asked.

Vladimir was stunned, of course he didn't have this idea.What's more, there are so many heroes in the Justice Society, and there are many outstanding young people, but the only student who can become Mr. Saitama is Genos.He said that he wanted to stay with Mr. Saitama just because he regarded Mr. Saitama as his faith and hoped to stay by his side.

However, how could he have such delusions, thinking that he is qualified to be Mr. Saitama's student?

"I—" Vladimir hurriedly wanted to explain.

Ivan, who was standing behind Vladimir, stretched out his finger and poked Vladimir's back silently.

What Vladimir wanted to say suddenly stopped there, and his brows frowned as if he suddenly fell into entangled thinking.

"Yes, I very much hope that I can become Mr. Saitama's student." Vladimir finally frowned, then lowered his head, full of uneasiness in his heart, but he still spoke out his delusion.

Crossbones raised his eyebrows. This kid, who wanted to be Lord Red Skull's student, really didn't have any qualifications at all.

Some are just a little courage, but the people in Hydra and the Justice Society need courage most.

Genos looked at Vladimir fixedly at this time, and there was some surprise in his expression.

The whole room fell into a sudden silence.

Vladimir lowered his head even more, and he regretted what he just said.

"I don't have any secrets to becoming stronger." Saitama spoke slowly after a while.

"I didn't want to be your student because I want to learn the secret of becoming stronger!" Vladimir raised his head quickly, trying to explain clearly.He didn't want Mr. Saitama to mistake him for a shortcut to get stronger, so he wanted to be Mr. Saitama's student.

"Then what do you want to learn from me?" Saitama asked puzzled.

Although Genos is also his student, Saitama never thinks that he has taught Genos anything.

But Genos has always insisted that he has benefited a lot from his studies with his teacher.

What did you learn?

Vladimir also didn't know what he wanted to learn from Mr. Saitama.

Although Vladimir didn't think about becoming a student of Mr. Saitama before, if there is such an opportunity in front of him, Vladimir will definitely not give up easily.Ivan's hint just now obviously thought that he had a chance to fight for it.

A student who wants to be the man he admires the most, who wants to receive the special attention of the most powerful hero, who wants to always listen to the teachings and guidance of his most important beliefs... that's just the idea, what other reasons are needed ?

"I... want to learn to be a hero like you, Mr. Saitama." Vladimir finally said hesitantly.

Vladimir couldn't think of a better answer for a moment.

The man in front of him is the symbol of a hero, the representative of justice, and the belief of Sokovia.

No matter what you do, being able to follow behind this man has become Vladimir's greatest wish in life.

"I see." Saitama nodded.

I want to be a hero like me, but Saitama himself doesn't know what kind of hero he is.

However, there is one characteristic of him that is indeed more eye-catching.

Saitama's eyes fell on the boy's hair.

There are so many heroes in the world, but you just want to learn how to be a bald hero.

Saitama stared fixedly at Vladimir, and could only see endless persistence and longing in the boy's eyes looking directly at him.

"Ganos, what do you think?" Saitama turned around and asked Genos what he thought.

"Teacher, I think it's okay." Genos didn't say much about his thoughts, but just nodded in affirmation.

"That's fine." Saitama sighed, then looked at Vladimir and said.

At this time, Vladimir, who had no expectations, showed an expression of disbelief.

Even Crossbones froze, and Dr. Zola looked at Vladimir differently.

Vladimir showed a look of extreme joy, and his greatest wish was answered once again.

Even at this moment, Vladimir almost considered himself a believer favored by God.

"Mr. Saitama, Thor is here." At this time Crossbones received a message from Gaia, "He wants to see you."

"Let's go." Saitama nodded.

Thor was not on Earth before, he told Saitama that he and Loki went to find the whereabouts of other infinity stones.Saitama also doesn't know why Thor is so persistent in finding those gems, but according to Thor, there are a total of six infinite gems, one was crushed by him, one was with Genos, and one was with Doctor Strange , one on Thor's own hammer, that is, there are two left outside.

"We recovered the Power Stone," Thor said.

Saitama nodded, although he didn't know why Thor came to tell him this.

"I gave Loki the Power Stone in exchange for the Mind Stone." Thor said hesitantly.

"Oh." Saitama nodded.

Thor saw that Saitama did not seem to have any prejudice against Loki, so he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.In fact, Sol didn't want to give the gem to Loki, because if the Infinity Gem falls into Loki's hands, it will inevitably bring danger to Loki's hands... But the soul gem has already been taken from Loki's scepter by him. After leaving, he and Loki retrieved the Power Gem together, and Loki would definitely not be able to give up this gem.

Although one of the infinite gems has been broken, it is impossible for Thanos to collect all the gems.

But the existence of the wandering Infinity Stone still makes Thor uneasy, and he still wants to collect all the other gems.

"Then there is still one missing." Saitama still asked puzzledly, "So... can I summon something if I gather all of them?"

Could it be that the finger-snap monster that Thor is thinking about is summoned?

"It should be, no." Thor paused and replied.

Saitama: "..." So, it's just a collection of gems, right?

"Saitama, I feel at ease with you here." Thor looked at Saitama and said, but his brows were frowned, showing a complicated look, "But, I just don't want our enemies to have a chance to get any gems .I will go with Loki to find the whereabouts of the last gem, and I will not stay in the atrium for the next period of time."

Thor doesn't know the whereabouts of the last gem, but Loki seems to have a clue.Sol must be following Loki. After all, Loki now has a power gem on his body, and Thor is also worried that he will become the target of Thanos.

After asking for leave with Saitama, Thor found Loki.

Seeing that Loki is still waiting for him here, Sol is still glad in his heart, he is really afraid that Loki will run away privately.

"I'm not waiting for you." Looking at Thor's expression, Loki couldn't help mocking, "I'm just because of our deal."

"Even if it's a deal, you're still waiting for me." Saul said with a smile.

Loki looked at Thor who felt good about himself, and sneered again.

"So, what are the clues for the soul gem?" Thor asked, although he came from the future, but he didn't know where the soul gem Thanos got it.Loki has this ability to find clues, and Thor is not surprised.

"Do you really want to get the soul gem?" Loki asked while looking at Thor with unclear eyes.

"Of course." Saul said.

"Then, you have to pay something." Loki said with a smile.

"Loki, what do you mean?" Thor asked puzzled.

"What if I told you that to get the soul gem, you have to sacrifice the soul of the person you love the most?" Loki fixed his eyes on the shocked Thor, "I really want to know, you want to sacrifice the soul for the soul gem?" Gem, who do you want to kill?"

Thor was completely shocked, his first reaction was to suspect that Loki was lying to him again.

However, in connection with what happened in the future, Thor can't be sure that this is Loki's lie.

"Are you suspecting that I'm lying to you?" Loki smiled, shrugged frankly, "No, I'm being honest this time. The reason why I agreed to go with you to find the soul gem is that, I want to know who you would choose to sacrifice for the Soul Stone."

"You know, I won't do that." Thor frowned and said in a deep voice.

"Then it seems that you have given up on the soul gem." Loki raised his eyebrows, showing a bored expression.

"What about you? Loki." Thor asked, "Do you want to get the soul gem?"

"What do you mean?" This time, it was Loki's turn to frown, and he looked up at Sol with puzzled eyes.

"I can help you." Saul smiled.

"How can you help me?" Loki looked at Sol with complicated eyes.

"Loki, if you want to get the soul gem, you shouldn't have told me the clue." Sol said in a relaxed tone, "You can definitely trick me there and use some method to sacrifice my soul, that way You can get the soul gem."

"Sol, are you kidding me? Do you mean anything to me?" Loki laughed angrily at Thor's absurd idea, "Your soul? Do you think that the hypocrisy between you and me Brotherhood, if you die, I can get the soul gem?"

Thor's arrogance really opened Loki's eyes again.

favorite person?

Simply ridiculous.

Thor stared at Loki, but his eyes were calm, as if he had seen through everything.

Loki was stared at by such eyes at this moment, but couldn't help feeling a sudden tremor in his heart.

"I do think so." Thor said in an affirmative tone.

"Impossible." Loki sneered.

"Then why don't you give it a try?" Thor smiled, then looked at Loki and asked.

"Are you crazy!" Loki looked at Thor in disbelief.

"We can take Dr. Strange with us. If you don't get the soul gem after I die, let Dr. Strange turn back time and resurrect me." Thor thought and replied, "Of course, maybe Loki, you want to say that you don't care Then you don’t have to worry about my life or death. Anyway, it’s my soul that’s being sacrificed, if you can’t get the soul gem, then find a way, and if you get it, it’ll be yours.”

"Sol, do you know what you're talking about now?" Loki's expression was extremely cold at this moment, and those cold green eyes seemed to be full of burning flames of anger. Will say something like this, "As the son of Odin, the prince of Asgard, do you think your life is such a humble thing?"

"If it follows what you said, then this is the only way you can get the soul gem." Thor said.

"I can't get the soul gem, because I don't love anyone." Loki smiled with the corners of his mouth pulled.

"Let's go, let's go to Doctor Strange." Thor suddenly thought of something.

"Thor!" Of course Loki thought that Thor wanted to practice his ridiculous idea.

"Don't worry, I don't want to die. If I really want to get the soul gem in this way, I will definitely give up the gem. After all, you are the only way I can get the soul gem." Sol looked at Loki smiled with a cold look on his face.

Loki froze.

The green pupils looked directly at Sol's smiling eyes, and there was even a calmness in those eyes that had nothing to do with life or death.

But Loki had an idea in a trance, maybe if he really wanted to try to get the soul gem in this way, Thor would really be willing to sacrifice his soul.It's like, although Sol has confirmed such an idea in his heart, he is also willing to use his life to prove it in order to make Loki realize this clearly.

Loki hates this.

Sol, who has the memory from the future, seems to have gained the greatest support, completely breaking free from his control, and his every move since then has exceeded his expectations.Thor is his greatest threat, a threat he must control. Because of this idea, even if Thor chooses to give up the throne of Asgard and come to Earth, Loki will try his best to spy on Thor's life .

Because I want to know the future in Thor's memory, because I want to avoid the fate of my own death, because I lost the scepter and the mind stone in the atrium, because I want to get other infinite gems and made a deal with Sol, because the mother wants to see Thor, because he wanted to completely eliminate Thor's threat to him, because he wanted to see Thor's real thoughts...

There are too many reasons for Rocky to embark on the same path as Sol.

Up to this moment, Loki couldn't help but wonder in his heart, whether there were any excuses that Sol deliberately made for him in these so-called "because".

Just to let him have this excuse, so that they can walk together as a matter of course after parting ways.

Such thoughts made Loki feel as if he had fallen into a trap set by Thor.

The inexplicable feeling of being controlled made Loki feel angry.Whether Thor intends to control himself, or... he will be easily influenced by Thor, these two ideas make Loki feel intolerable.

Thor frowned at this moment and looked at Loki helplessly. He obviously didn't feel that he had said anything that could make Loki angry, but he could also see that Loki was inexplicably angry.Sol didn't want to delve into what the reason was, anyway, Loki is a moody guy, and thinking about it won't lead to any results.

"Loki, I don't understand you." Sol looked at Loki and smiled. He felt that he had seen through Loki but still didn't understand.He gave up his right of succession to the throne, he made himself no threat to Loki's throne, and he chose the path of parting ways with Loki.Even so, Loki still didn't seem to be satisfied, as if he still wanted to deprive him of some past.

But Thor didn't understand, what else on his body was Loki coveting.

"What do you want?" Thor asked bluntly.

This simple question dispelled Loki's accumulated anger in an instant.

Loki didn't know what he wanted either.

Maybe it's because of his jealousy and resentment towards Thor for thousands of years, making him want to take everything Thor has.

But, now Sol, what else does he have that is worth looting?

Thor's words also seemed to prove that he didn't try to control Loki, but Loki kept letting himself be under Thor's shadow.

"It's up to you." Thunder God saw the meaning of Loki's silence, and he could only think that Loki didn't want to answer. After all, Loki's mind has always been tortuous, and maybe he has some plans for him.But it doesn't matter, anyway, he has experienced everything.

"Sol, what do you want?" Loki asked aloud.

"You know, I told you." Sol looked at Loki and said.

The words that Thor once said to him in the dungeon, which seemed like a firm promise, naturally appeared in Loki's ears——

"Loki, I want to make that dream come true."

"I want to see you become king."