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"Lord Doom!?" Red Skull's pupils constricted.
He naturally knew this title; in this World, almost no one didn't know this name.
But the problem was, the person before him, both in methods and style of action, was far from the Doom in his memory. He didn't look like that Lord at all; after all, that Doom was someone who cultivated both magic and technology.
As for the one before him, magic and technology were not currently apparent, but his strength was terrifyingly frightening; he would even believe it if someone said he was a small Hulk.
But soon, Red Skull remembered the conversation between Darian and Old Hawkeye, and an absurd yet reasonable explanation suddenly crashed into his mind.
"Wait, could it be that you are really from a parallel Universe!?"
"Correct."
Darian admitted it generously.
Hearing this, Red Skull took a deep breath.
In the World he was in, parallel Universes were not a rare occurrence, and things even more absurd than this were everywhere.
Some people had even summarized a set of universal laws for this.
When in doubt, quantum mechanics; when things can't be explained, time travel; when imagination is insufficient, parallel Universe; when theory is lacking, high-dimensional beings.
In short, whenever encountering a situation that couldn't be understood, as long as one leaned on these few points, it was always right.
Therefore, Red Skull didn't spend much time accepting this fact, and concluded that Darian was the Lord Doom from another parallel Universe.
If he really was the Lord Doom of a parallel Universe, it would make sense that he could so easily dispose of Absorbing Man, Mysterio, and the others in succession.
But what was with that string of titles earlier?
Apart from Sokovia and Immortal Alliance, which he had never heard of, the others were famous villain organizations, and even, like him, leaders of HYDRA.
This buff was almost fully stacked!
Red Skull could only attribute it to the parallel Universe; anything was possible.
But regardless, just the title of Lord Doom was more frightening than all the other titles combined.
A trace of wariness welled up in Red Skull's heart, and he tentatively spoke: "Actually, there's no need for us to fight to the death..."
Darian laughed: "What are you talking about? Only you're going to die here, there's no 'mutually destructive' outcome."
Red Skull: "..."
Is this Lord Doom or Tony Stark? Why is he so sharp-tongued?
"Ahem, I mean we can cooperate."
Red Skull forced a smile on his face: "I am the current President of America in this World, the entire country is under my control. Money, power, territory, beauties... I can satisfy any condition you have. As long as we join forces, this World will be within our grasp."
"Then do you have any tasks to issue to me?" Darian asked.
"Tasks?"
Red Skull was stunned, not quite understanding Darian's words, but he still followed the line of conversation: "If you want, of course there are. I need you to cooperate with me and rule this World together."
Darian waited for a while, but didn't wait for the game system's prompt.
His face turned cold, and he hummed: "I am a superhero, how could I collude with a villain like you!"
Red Skull's eye twitched violently.
With that long string of titles, plus the title of Lord Doom, how does that look like a superhero at all!
Darian changed the subject: "However, considering we are both HYDRA, if you help me find a few more super villains, I might consider letting you go."
Hearing this strange request, a look of difficulty appeared on Red Skull's face: "This... I'm afraid it will take time. Those people are scattered everywhere, some are not even in America, finding them is not easy, and they might not be willing to come."
The super villains on the scene were already all the manpower Red Skull could mobilize in a short time.
"So troublesome."
Darian was a little disappointed.
Red Skull's heart tightened, and he immediately added: "But I can use all resources to find them for you as soon as possible, as long as you give me some time."
As he spoke, he took advantage of his side-facing posture, let his left hand hang by his side, and made an extremely secretive gesture to Crossbones.
The latter's eyes suddenly sharpened, and his right hand immediately reached for his waist.
"Careful!"
Old Hawkeye noticed Crossbones' movement and hurriedly shouted a warning.
But it was a step too late. Crossbones suddenly pulled out several pumpkin-shaped metal spheres from his tactical belt and threw them hard at Darian!
These metal spheres were exactly the Green Goblin's pumpkin bombs.
Although he didn't know why Crossbones had Green Goblin's equipment, it didn't matter anymore.
The power of the pumpkin bombs was extremely strong, with highly unstable chemical explosives compressed inside. The moment of the explosion, the core temperature could even melt flesh and blood instantly. If an ordinary person were hit, they would turn into a skeleton directly.
Seeing the several flying pumpkin bombs ticking, Darian didn't care at all. He raised his huge metal gauntlet casually and caught the pumpkin bombs in his palm.
Boom!
A muffled explosion came from inside the gauntlet.
Darian opened his palm, a wisp of blue smoke rose from his palm, the metal surface was as smooth as ever, without leaving a trace.
This gauntlet was forged from the same material as Captain America's shield. No matter how powerful the pumpkin bombs were, they couldn't shake this indestructible composite metal.
Taking advantage of Darian's diverted attention, Red Skull rushed to the wall on the right, pressed a hidden button, and the wall buzzed and rose rapidly, revealing an emergency exit.
Red Skull had long seen that Darian would not let him go. Seeing that there was no chance of winning in a head-on confrontation, he decisively chose a strategic retreat.
And this was his escape route!
Crossbones had already started moving after throwing the pumpkin bombs, following closely behind, preparing to run away with Red Skull.
"Want to run?"
Darian raised an eyebrow, the gauntlet in his hand suddenly disappeared, and a pumpkin bomb appeared in his hand.
"It just so happens I also have a pumpkin bomb, taste the power of mine."
As the voice fell, the muscles of Darian's right arm instantly bulged, his waist and abdomen twisted to drive the strength of his whole body, and he threw the pumpkin bomb in his hand fiercely!
Whoosh—!!
The pumpkin bomb turned into a residual image, tearing the air, erupting with a terrifying shriek, and attacked the two fleeing people directly.
Crossbones heard the sound of breaking through the air, and as soon as he turned his head, the rapidly enlarging metal sphere was reflected in his pupils.
Puchi!
The pumpkin bomb accurately smashed into Crossbones' head, exploding instantly like an iron hammer smashing a watermelon, and the remaining momentum did not decrease at all, wrapping flesh and broken bones and continuing to slam towards Red Skull.
In the blink of an eye between life and death, Red Skull instinctively raised the Captain America shield in his hand.
Clang!!
A huge impact sound rang out, and the pumpkin bomb hit the bullseye.
Thanks to the special nature of the Captain America shield that absorbs all kinetic energy, Red Skull successfully blocked the pumpkin bomb, otherwise Crossbones would have been his end.
Darian said triumphantly: "It seems my pumpkin bomb is still stronger."
Everyone: "..."
Is that a bomb? It's clearly a shot put!
Red Skull was still terrified. Just as he was about to speak, he saw a golden desert eagle appear out of thin air in Darian's hand, pointing at himself.
His face changed drastically, and he hurriedly blocked the Captain America shield in his hand in front of him again.
However, Darian's muzzle suddenly pressed down.
Bang! Bang!
"Ugh ah—!"
Red Skull's legs were shot, his knees softened, and he knelt heavily on the ground.
He didn't expect Darian not to play cards according to the rules at all, actually not shooting at the shield, but specifically picking the place without the shield to hit!
In contrast, he was simply very honest, having loved and killed Captain America for many years, and stunned to hit all the shots on the shield, almost becoming muscle memory.
Darian walked slowly to Red Skull, snatched the Captain America shield from the other party's hand, picked up the pumpkin bomb by the way, grabbed Red Skull's collar and put it at the emergency exit.
"Go slowly, don't send it, this is a parting gift."
Darian pressed the start button of the pumpkin bomb and threw it into the emergency exit along with Red Skull.
"No—!"
Red Skull's desperate roar was drowned out in the depths of the passage.
Boom!!
The muffled sound of the explosion came from under his feet, the hot air gushed up from the passage, and then everything returned to silence.
[Task Goal: An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, kill ten super villains who harm the World (8/10)]
Two more are needed to complete the task.
It's a pity that Red Skull failed to find more super villains.
"Red Skull is finally dead!"
Old Hawkeye saw this scene, with a trace of satisfaction on his face for having avenged his great hatred.
The culprit who harmed the whole World finally got the ending he deserved.
"Oh, the gatekeeper of the Soul Stone is gone, who will explain the rules of the game in the future." Deadpool was smacking his lips on the side.
Wolverine frowned: "I think we should think about how to escape. I'm afraid the outside is already surrounded by Red Skull's army."
"Simple."
As soon as Darian's voice fell, his whole body changed, and he directly turned into the appearance of Red Skull.
The three people next to him were stunned.
"Mystique... oh no, should be male Mystique."
Wade widened his eyes and leaned over to look at Darian carefully: "Buddy, you actually have this kind of ability. It looks exactly the same as Mystique's ability. Can you turn into anyone like her?"
"Yes, I can."
"Then aren't you the most perfect man in the hearts of all women? Having you is having all the men in the World, and it can be big or small, can be a pistol or a cannon... Damn, why don't I have this ability!"
Wade was simply envious.
He suddenly thought of something, chuckled, and his tone was obscene: "So you should also be able to turn into a woman, right? Good brother, do me a favor, can you turn into a few Hollywood goddesses to accompany me for dinner in turn? After eating, we can discuss it in depth..."
Bang!
Darian realized Wade's wish with a shot. After all, everything is in dreams.
Afterwards, he walked out of the room, and the corridor outside was blocked by dense soldiers.
As soon as they saw Wolverine and Old Hawkeye behind Darian, they immediately raised their muzzles and aimed at the two.
Darian waved his hand: "Put down your weapons, they have surrendered to HYDRA, Hail HYDRA."
When the soldiers heard this, they didn't doubt it at all, and lowered their muzzles one after another.
They raised their arms high and shouted in unison: "Hail HYDRA!"
Darian turned his head, looked at the two stunned people, and frowned: "Now you are people of HYDRA, remember to shout the slogan together in the future, follow me again, Hail HYDRA!"
"Hail HYDRA!"
The sound of the soldiers echoed in the corridor, and countless eyes focused on Wolverine and Old Hawkeye.
Wolverine and Old Hawkeye: "...Hail HYDRA."
Borrowing Red Skull's identity, Darian quickly took control of this white presidential suite.
He ordered people to deal with the corpses of those super villains in the room.
He was not afraid that Red Skull's own corpse would be discovered. That Red Skull had been blown into a white skull, and no one would recognize it after changing color.
There were still some relics of superheroes scattered in the room. Darian picked a few that still had research value, stuffed them into the game warehouse, and planned to bring them back to Sokovia for Strucker to study later.
However, Red Skull did not lie.
Darian used Red Skull's power to search for other super villains, but found that there were few responders. Those super villains were all heroes who divided the side, with extraordinary abilities, and would not easily obey Red Skull's orders.
Even if forced means were used, ordinary soldiers were not the opponents of these super villains.
"It seems that I still have to set off in person." Darian shook his head.
At this time, Wolverine proposed the idea of leaving.
His task had been completed, and now Red Skull was dead, without any worries in his heart. He just wanted to take the reward promised by Old Hawkeye and rush home to pay the rent.
It is worth mentioning that his landlord is none other than Old Hawkeye's former colleague, Bruce Banner, the human body of that Hulk.
Reasonably speaking, Bruce Banner and Wolverine are old acquaintances, and he shouldn't make things difficult for him.
But this World has long been twisted. The war that ended the era of heroes fifty years ago made this good man fall into darkness completely. Coupled with the long-term erosion of gamma radiation, it made Banner's mind slide into the abyss of madness.
Banner kidnapped his cousin, bred a huge green family, formed a terrifying Hulk Gang, and ruled the entire area where Wolverine was.
If Wolverine failed to pay the rent on time, those restless little Hulks would very likely come to the door to find trouble.
Darian did not stop him, but planned to send Wolverine back.
He didn't forget his main purpose. He had to let Wolverine untie the knot in his heart, restore the vitality of the Healing Factor, and then invite the other party to join the Immortal Alliance.
Compared to the beginning, Wolverine has changed a lot, and even fights back.
Now it's just that last step.
Old Hawkeye wanted to return together after hearing about it. He was an S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent, shouting "Hail HYDRA" here every day, and he couldn't stay in this broken place at all.
However, he was asked by Darian to stay, and all the rights of Red Skull were transferred to the other party.
Darian patted Old Hawkeye on the shoulder: "Work hard, now you are the current President of America, this World needs someone to reignite order."
Old Hawkeye heard this, was silent for a while, and finally nodded.
Darian took Wolverine and Deadpool and turned to leave.
On the square, only Old Hawkeye was left facing the lined-up soldiers, each with their eyes fixed on him.
He took a deep breath and shouted loudly: "Hail HYDRA!"
"Hail HYDRA!!"