Later that day, the faint sound of a lock turning came from the entrance hall.
A figure not seen for a long time appeared in everyone's sight—it was Makima; she had returned to New York.
Makima walked into the house wearing a suit coat, carrying a hint of the chill from her travel-worn journey.
Makima really hasn't been home in a long time.
Su Modie's eyes lit up, and she sprang from the sofa, lunging toward her.
Makima naturally opened her arms and caught her steadily, her fingertips gently stroking Su Modie's long hair.
Seeing this, Reze, not far away, crossed her arms with a look of displeasure, let out a cold snort, and curled her lip.
Clearly, the little Soviet Union vinegar jar was unhappy again...
Regarding this little vinegar jar...
However, after this period of time, she had slowly grown accustomed to this kind of life.
To live better in this dangerous World and have the confidence to face both heroes and villains simultaneously, Su Modie had to possess more Villainesses. As the number of incarnations increased, and since Modie-chan herself was a fickle little bitch, the affection given to her would naturally be diluted.
This was simply unavoidable.
But...
Reze glanced at the two hugging out of the corner of her eye, gritted her teeth inwardly, and regained a sense of superiority in her heart.
No matter how many women came in the future, she, Reze, was Su Modie's "first time."
This irreplaceable status was something no one could surpass.
Reze felt happy just thinking about it.
"Master Mo Die, did you miss me?"
Makima lowered her head and planted a kiss on Su Modie's fair cheek.
Su Modie nodded repeatedly: "Of course I did."
It really wasn't her fault for being biased; it was just that Makima was too useful.
As the first S-Rank incarnation under Su Modie, Makima could be called a model worker.
She hadn't rested much since the day she was summoned.
First, she took over Fisk's mob business, then infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D. to navigate its politics, and now she was busy organizing the Thunderbolts. Su Modie knew in her heart that this woman hadn't come back to New York for a vacation; she had serious business to attend to.
Sure enough, after a few brief pleasantries with Su Modie, Makima looked up, her gaze passing over the others in the room and landing on Esdeath nearby.
It was actually quite funny; this was the first meeting between the two S-Rank Villainesses.
When Esdeath was first summoned, Makima was lying in S.H.I.E.L.D., pretending to be seriously injured.
Makima always got straight to the point without any unnecessary formalities. She looked at Esdeath and said:
"Miss Esdeath, I need your help."
Hearing this, Esdeath's eyes immediately lit up.
Finally, another chance to show off her skills in front of Mo Die?
Makima walked to the table and methodically explained the true purpose of her return.
This time, it wasn't about the Thunderbolts, but about HYDRA.
After the Battle of New York ended, Loki's Mind Stone was intercepted by S.H.I.E.L.D.
Since no one yet knew that the core of the Scepter was actually one of the Infinity Stones, the Mind Stone, it was only treated as a Chitauri high-level weapon with research value. Logically, it should have been sealed in a S.H.I.E.L.D. secret Inventory.
But the reality was that it was just a front to fool outsiders; there was absolutely nothing in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Inventory.
This batch of confiscated alien weapons and core technology never even passed through Fury's hands. Instead, under Alexander Pierce's covert manipulation, they were prepared to be secretly transferred to Sokovia in Eastern Europe and handed over to Baron Strucker.
That guy was also a high-ranking member of HYDRA—HYDRA was full of factions, and the Eastern Europe branch controlled by Baron Strucker, while far less powerful than Pierce's in the United States, served as HYDRA's technology R&D department.
Pierce's intention in sending the items there was obvious, just like Su Modie throwing alien junk to Jinx—it was for reverse-engineering Chitauri technology.
If it were just about researching Chitauri weapons, Makima and Su Modie wouldn't care at all, but if they wanted to get their hands on the Mind Stone?
Sorry, not a chance.
That belongs to the Su Family!
However, Makima's current identity was that of a favorite in Pierce's eyes. Directly opposing the proposal would seem too aggressive and easily arouse suspicion.
So, after consulting with Su Modie, she came up with a plan to cut the ground from under them.
Going with the flow, Makima would personally take on the mission of escorting the Mind Stone to the Sokovia Fortress.
Then, before Pierce could notice anything was wrong, she would seize the HYDRA fortress, its people, and its territory for herself.
Su Modie's schemes were loud and clear.
On one hand, Baron Strucker, who had not yet obtained the Mind Stone, was definitely the weakest among the many HYDRA factions. Makima could easily annex him as another key step in infiltrating HYDRA.
On the other hand, she knew that the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver were born from the experiments in that fortress.
The most terrifying episode, my Scarlet descends!
The episode that saved the most budget—so how on earth did you get hit by a bullet?
Perhaps she could take this opportunity to bring the twins under her command.
Although their abilities, especially the Scarlet Witch's, were extremely dangerous and uncontrollable factors, they were currently just two inexperienced teenagers, like blank slates.
With a little guidance, Su Modie might be able to firmly grasp these two top-tier Marvel powerhouses in her hands.
This was the general outline of the plan.
As for why bring Esdeath along? The reason was simple—to act as insurance for the plan.
Makima going deep into the Sokovia Fortress alone ultimately carried risks.
Those HYDRA fanatics were certainly no pushovers.
It wouldn't be that easy for her to use Control.
If the plan were hindered, she would need a humanoid natural disaster like Esdeath to clear the field.
For the sake of the Mind Stone, Su Modie had her only two S-Rank Villainesses work together from the inside and outside.
One could only say that Baron Strucker was truly out of luck this time.
However, the formal launch of the plan would have to wait a few days.
Over at S.H.I.E.L.D., Pierce was still bickering with Strucker.
They both belonged to HYDRA, yet they each had their own hidden agendas.
"I'm allocating so many alien weapons and top-tier technologies to you; you can't just expect to receive them empty-handed with such a thick face, can you?"
Even visiting relatives during the holidays involves bringing a couple of cartons of milk; there's no such thing as a free lunch.
During this negotiation window, Makima naturally wanted to claim some benefits for herself, just as Su Modie had mentioned not long ago.
She needed a reward. Even if Makima was a devil, after working non-stop for this period, she needed to properly replenish her "Su Modie energy."
As for how to replenish it?
Kids, don't ask!
Completely ignoring the gazes of the others in the living room, she swept Su Modie up by the waist, carrying her horizontally, and walked toward the bedroom with composed steps.
Su Modie didn't refuse either; after all, this was something she had personally promised...
Although Su Modie had said "any reward is fine," it seemed these Villainesses were all perverts at heart, with basically no desire for any other kind of reward.
Reze, Perona, and the others watched from behind, staring blankly, but unusually, they didn't make a fuss.
There was definitely jealousy, but even Reze had to admit that Makima worked like a dog outside all year round, and her opportunities to get close to Su Modie's favor throughout the year were pitifully few—almost just a fraction of Reze's.
Given this premise, Reze felt too embarrassed to say anything more.
So what if she took pity on this bastard devil and let her satisfy her cravings?
Anyway, once she left in two days, she would have to stare blankly from thousands of miles away again, working like a horse while watching Reze enjoy her "good fortune."
She, Reze, was magnanimous; she didn't mind this one night!
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