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Ada lowered her voice, trying to sound as calm as ever, though a faint trace of embarrassment flashed across her face.
"Where has it changed? Don't talk nonsense. Compared to before, I haven't changed in the slightest."
Even as she denied it, she subconsciously avoided everyone's gaze. She herself hadn't noticed it, but after spending so much time traveling with Jack, Alice, and White Queen, the cold, emotionless assassin she used to be had gradually become much more expressive. She smiled more often, argued occasionally, and even joined in their teasing. The change had happened so naturally that she had never realized it.
Alice watched her with a gentle smile.
"You don't have to deny it."
"We've all been watching."
Her voice wasn't mocking. Instead, it carried the warmth of someone pointing out an obvious truth.
Ada immediately narrowed her eyes.
"You still have the nerve to say that about me?"
She folded her arms.
"Compared to before..."
"Haven't you changed too?"
Alice blinked before letting out a helpless laugh.
She couldn't deny it.
Ever since meeting Jack, countless ridiculous adventures had gradually broken down the calm and elegant composure she once maintained. Whether she admitted it or not, Jack had changed everyone around him.
White Queen crossed her arms and looked at the two women before calmly delivering her verdict.
"Stop arguing."
"If a woman spends this much time beside that pervert..."
"...and still doesn't change at all..."
"Then she probably isn't a woman."
Her expression remained perfectly serious.
Ada and Alice instantly fell silent.
After exchanging awkward glances, both of them instinctively looked toward the source of all their troubles.
Jack.
Down below, Jack naturally had no idea that he had become the topic of discussion once again.
The mountain breeze gently swept across the forest, causing the surrounding leaves to rustle softly. Warm sunlight filtered through the branches, creating patches of golden light on the ground.
Standing respectfully before Jack, Sitwell's face was filled with admiration.
Meeting the legendary Sir Jack in person had only deepened the faith he had held since childhood.
Every word Jack spoke was absolute truth.
Every action he made carried profound meaning.
Sitwell respectfully lowered his head.
"Sir Jack."
"Aren't you returning to Hydra Headquarters with us?"
His voice was filled with anticipation.
"Hydra needs you now."
"Only you can lead us back to our former glory..."
He quickly corrected himself.
"No."
"Not just glory."
"You alone can lead Hydra toward true magnificence."
The two Hydra agents behind him nodded repeatedly.
Their eyes were filled with expectation.
Jack merely smiled before shaking his head.
"No."
"Father won't be returning for now."
His answer was calm and decisive.
There wasn't the slightest hesitation.
The three Hydra agents immediately looked disappointed.
"Sir Jack..."
The three of them called out together.
Jack casually waved his hand.
"There's no need to persuade Father."
"I've already made my decision."
Although his voice remained relaxed, it carried unquestionable authority.
The three men lowered their heads.
"As Sir Jack commands."
"We'll obey."
Although disappointed, none of them dared question his decision.
If Sir Jack had chosen not to return, then there had to be a reason beyond their understanding.
Seeing their expressions, Jack laughed.
"Don't look so disappointed."
"Father won't let his people return empty-handed."
As soon as he finished speaking, a faint blue light flashed across his right hand.
The surrounding space rippled slightly.
A transparent glass tube silently appeared in his palm.
Inside flowed a beautiful blue liquid that shimmered beneath the sunlight.
It looked almost enchanting.
Yet the strange liquid also gave off an indescribable sense of danger.
It slowly swirled inside the tube as though it possessed a life of its own.
Sitwell's eyes widened.
His heartbeat accelerated.
Anything personally taken out by Sir Jack could never be ordinary.
With both hands, he carefully accepted the glass tube as though receiving a sacred relic.
His breathing became noticeably heavier.
"Sir Jack..."
"What is this?"
Jack glanced at the vial before smiling.
"This is something interesting."
"I once destroyed a world with it."
He spoke casually, as though destroying a world wasn't anything remarkable.
The three Hydra members simultaneously sucked in cold air.
Their eyes became filled with shock.
Destroyed...
An entire world?
Their gazes immediately returned to the tiny glass tube.
Who could imagine such a small object containing enough power to bring about the end of civilization?
Jack continued.
"Its name..."
"...is the T-Virus."
"T-Virus..."
Sitwell softly repeated the unfamiliar words.
"So..."
"It's a virus?"
Jack nodded.
"Naturally."
"But be careful."
"A single drop is enough to turn you into one of the living dead."
"And after you become one..."
"You'll infect countless others."
"If someone isn't careful..."
"This entire world could be destroyed."
Although Jack wore an evil smile while speaking, every word made the three Hydra members shiver.
The forest suddenly seemed much quieter.
Even the wind felt colder.
Instead of fear, however, excitement gradually appeared on Sitwell's face.
"As expected of Sir Jack!"
"I knew it!"
"Only Sir Jack possesses something this incredible."
He tightly held the glass tube.
"Please don't worry."
"We'll definitely make good use of it."
"We'll never waste Sir Jack's painstaking efforts."
Jack gently shook his head.
"You've misunderstood."
"This isn't meant to be used recklessly."
His expression became slightly more serious.
"I want Hydra's researchers to improve the T-Virus."
"Develop different strains."
"Each strain should spread only among the people of one specific country."
The three Hydra members froze.
For several seconds, complete silence filled the clearing.
Then realization suddenly appeared in Sitwell's eyes.
He immediately raised his thumb.
"As expected of Sir Jack!"
"What incredible wisdom!"
"If every country has its own specialized virus..."
"Then any nation that refuses Hydra can simply be threatened."
"We won't need to destroy the entire world."
Jack nodded approvingly.
"Exactly."
"But remember."
"It must never be abused."
"If the whole world is destroyed..."
"What meaning would there be in Hydra ruling it?"
Sitwell immediately nodded seriously.
"Please rest assured, Sir Jack."
"We'll follow your orders perfectly."
He carefully stored the glass tube away as though it were the greatest treasure in existence.
Jack suddenly looked at him again.
"Oh, right."
"What's your Western name again?"
Sitwell's entire face instantly lit up.
"My name is Sitwell!"
"I never imagined..."
"Sir Jack would actually remember my name."
"I'm truly honored."
Jack wiped away imaginary sweat from his forehead.
"So it's Sitwell."
"You're currently infiltrating S.H.I.E.L.D., right?"
Sitwell immediately straightened his back.
"Yes."
"On the surface, I'm a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent."
"But secretly, I monitor S.H.I.E.L.D.'s every move."
"I recruit suitable people from within."
"I continuously expand Hydra's influence."
"Being able to devote myself to Hydra..."
"...is my greatest honor."
Jack smiled with satisfaction.
He stepped forward and casually patted Sitwell's shoulder.
"Perhaps someday..."
"Father will visit S.H.I.E.L.D."
"When that day comes..."
"I'll come looking for you."
"So keep working hard."
"Don't disappoint Father."
Before Sitwell could respond, Jack's figure gradually disappeared from the spot, vanishing without leaving behind the slightest trace.
"Sir Jack..."
The two Hydra agents instinctively called out as they stared at the empty space where Jack had just been standing.
For several long moments, none of the three men moved.
Although Jack had already disappeared, the overwhelming pressure and presence he left behind still lingered in the air. It was as if the mountain itself had witnessed the return of a legend before quietly falling silent once more.
Sitwell suddenly burst into loud laughter.
"Hahaha!"
"Hahaha!"
His laughter echoed throughout the quiet forest, startling a flock of birds resting in the nearby trees.
The two Hydra agents looked at him in confusion.
"Did you see that?"
Sitwell excitedly pointed toward the place where Jack had vanished.
"Sir Jack encouraged me!"
"He even said he'd come to S.H.I.E.L.D. to look for me!"
"What an incredible honor!"
His face was flushed red with excitement, and his entire body trembled.
"I..."
"I'd gladly die for Sir Jack!"
The other two agents exchanged helpless looks before turning back to Sitwell.
"Your luck is unbelievable."
"You were actually recognized by Sir Jack himself."
There wasn't even the slightest attempt to hide the envy in their voices.
After all, every member of Hydra dreamed of being acknowledged by the legendary founder.
Sitwell proudly lifted his chin.
"Jealous?"
"Hahaha!"
"You should be."
"When Sir Jack officially returns to lead Hydra..."
"My future will be limitless."
One of the agents rolled his eyes.
"You've already started imagining your promotion."
"The smell of success is practically coming off you."
Sitwell laughed even harder.
"Relax."
"If I get to eat meat..."
"I'll make sure you two get some soup."
Although he spoke jokingly, there was genuine excitement behind his words.
To him, today's meeting was enough to boast about for the rest of his life.
One of the agents suddenly remembered something important.
"We should hurry back."
"We can't delay any longer."
"Sir Jack personally entrusted us with the T-Virus."
His expression immediately became serious.
Sitwell nodded.
His hand subconsciously touched the pocket containing the glass tube.
Even through several layers of clothing, he held it with incredible care, afraid that even the slightest accident might damage the priceless gift.
"I really want to witness its effects."
He looked at the other two agents with excitement.
"How about one of you volunteers to test it?"
The two agents instantly jumped backward several steps.
"Forget it!"
"Haven't you heard what Sir Jack said?"
"That thing turns people into living corpses."
"We're not volunteering."
Sitwell laughed awkwardly.
"I was only joking."
"Our priority is carrying out Sir Jack's orders."
"We'll return to Headquarters immediately."
"We'll have Hydra's scientists develop specialized T-Virus strains according to different countries."
The three of them nodded together.
With one final look toward the mountain where Jack had disappeared, they quickly turned around and left.
The quiet forest gradually returned to its peaceful state, as though nothing extraordinary had happened there.
...
High above the mountains, hidden among drifting clouds, Jack, Alice, Ada, and White Queen calmly watched the three Hydra members disappear into the distance.
Alice's beautiful eyes remained fixed on Sitwell until he completely vanished from sight.
Only then did she slowly turn toward Jack.
"You really gave them the T-Virus just like that?"
A faint trace of concern appeared on her face.
"If they mishandle it..."
"It could destroy this world."
Jack merely shrugged indifferently.
"I don't think it'll be that easy."
"This world isn't Resident Evil."
"It's Marvel."
"The environment, rules, and lifeforms are completely different."
"I doubt the T-Virus can achieve the same effect here."
His tone remained incredibly relaxed, as though he weren't discussing something capable of wiping out civilization.
Alice remained silent for a few moments before quietly sighing.
"I hope your judgment is correct."
Jack smiled.
"And even if something unexpected really does happen..."
He glanced sideways at White Queen.
"Don't we still have White Queen?"
White Queen immediately snorted.
"That's none of my business."
"You enjoy causing trouble."
"So don't drag me into your mess."
Jack looked at her with a mischievous smile.
"Oh?"
"You really think so?"
White Queen raised her chin proudly.
"When the time comes..."
"If you kneel down and sincerely beg me..."
"I might be in a good mood."
"Perhaps I'll help you."
Jack slowly looked down at his own hand.
Then he smiled strangely.
"I suddenly feel..."
"...that someone's butt has become a little itchy."
The moment those words left his mouth, White Queen instinctively took two steps backward.
Her expression immediately changed.
"Jack!"
"I'm warning you!"
"If you spank me again..."
"I'll never forgive you!"
"I'll ignore you forever!"
"And stop treating me like a little child!"
Jack's smile grew even wider.
"A little child?"
"Are you sure you aren't one?"
White Queen puffed out her chest unhappily.
"Don't judge me by my appearance."
"My mental age is far beyond that of ordinary people."
She glared fiercely at him.
"You always bully me because I look young."
"Just wait."
"When my strength surpasses yours..."
"I'll pin you to the ground..."
"And ruthlessly spank your butt."
Alice and Ada could no longer hold back their laughter.
The image was simply too amusing.
Ada covered her mouth as she chuckled.
"We're on your side..."
"But White Queen..."
"Do you really think you'll be able to surpass Jack?"
White Queen's confidence didn't weaken in the slightest.
"Why not?"
"My body was created using Jack's own cells."
"I possess every natural advantage his body has."
She spoke with complete confidence.
"In theory..."
"My body fulfills every condition needed to perfectly fuse both the T-Cell..."
"...and the Transformer Cells."
"If I succeed..."
"Surpassing Jack won't be impossible."
Jack simply laughed.
"Heh."
"You make it sound easy."
"My strength wasn't obtained overnight."
"It was forged through countless battles..."
"...and endless tempering."
"If someone could casually surpass me simply by saying so..."
"I'd rather die than accept that."
White Queen smiled confidently.
"Don't say impossible so quickly."
"One day..."
"I'll prove you wrong."
Jack merely smiled without arguing further.
Alice and Ada exchanged amused glances.
Watching the two of them bicker had long since become an ordinary part of their daily lives.
The warm evening breeze gently drifted through the sky as the four figures continued moving toward the horizon.
Behind them, the peaceful mountains remained silent.
Ahead of them, however, none of them realized that the tiny vial Jack had casually handed to Hydra would quietly become the beginning of another unpredictable chain of events in the Marvel world.