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[Frog] Chapter 243: Emperor Arrives
🕑 Added 2024-12-28 15:49:17 +0000 UTCPierce’s face darkened, clearly displeased. Moments later, a Quinjet descended from the sky. Captain America, with his shield in hand, leapt from the aircraft alongside Black Widow and Hawkeye.
The moment they landed, Hydra soldiers spotted them. Coulson shouted as he rushed down from the Quinjet:
"All the Hydra operatives are here!"
No sooner had he spoken than countless gun barrels turned their way, unleashing a barrage of bullets that formed a deadly curtain in the air. Captain America raised his vibranium shield to protect himself as he sprinted toward the building. Suddenly, a figure appeared before him—it was Bartok the Leaper.
"Steve, I’ve been waiting for you," Bartok said, clenching his fists with a look of eager anticipation.
Bartok had long yearned for a fight against Captain America. Since joining Hydra, he had been relegated to covert infiltration missions. Only after the Winter Soldier program began was he finally given the chance to fight freely.
Captain America stared at Bartok calmly, unafraid of the challenge.
"You go in and assist Tony; I'll handle him," he said into the communicator, gripping his shield tightly.
After exchanging a glance, Hawkeye and Black Widow trusted Cap’s judgment and dashed toward the building.
Bartok, satisfied, waved off the Hydra soldiers around him. He had no superpowers, nor did he possess the enhanced strength of Captain America, but his Olympic-level leaping ability and elite combat skills made him a formidable opponent.
With a roar, Bartok leapt high into the air, aiming a powerful kick at Captain America. The vibranium shield blocked the attack, but instead of discouraging Bartok, it only fueled his excitement. In his eyes, battling Captain America was the ultimate test of strength.
While the two clashed, Tony raised his right hand, aiming a charged laser at Pierce. The hum of the weapon filled the air. Pierce, terrified, shut his eyes tightly, bracing for pain that never came. When he opened his eyes, Bucky was standing in front of him, his cold expression unchanged as he intercepted the laser with his metal arm.
Pierce was ecstatic—his Winter Soldier had returned!
"Bucky, keep Iron Man busy!" he commanded, leading his men toward the airfield.
Nearby, Hydra soldiers had already seized control of a Quinjet. A massive artificial pool in the base began to part, revealing the Helicarrier hidden beneath.
Pierce’s joy was unrestrained as the Helicarrier emerged. Tony, ready to take flight, was immediately intercepted by Bucky.
“If it weren’t for Cap, I’d hit you a lot harder,” Tony muttered, pushing his suit’s power to deliver a heavy punch.
Inside the base, Black Widow and Hawkeye found themselves overwhelmed by the sheer number of Hydra soldiers. Within just half an hour, Hydra had seized nearly the entire facility.
Captain America, still locked in battle with Bartok, noticed Pierce heading for the Helicarrier. His heart sank. If Pierce boarded and launched the Insight Program, everyone present would be in grave danger.
Determined, Cap charged at Bartok, attempting to end the fight quickly. But Bartok’s agility made him nearly impossible to pin down.
As the Helicarrier began to ascend, Pierce approached triumphantly. Suddenly, a massive splash erupted from the water below as a figure landed with immense force, sending waves surging around the dock.
"Emperor!"
At the critical moment, Alan had arrived, standing like an unyielding fortress between Pierce and the Helicarrier.
Hydra soldiers quickly surrounded Alan, their weapons trained on him.
"Emperor! Why are you here?" Pierce shouted in disbelief.
Alan smirked.
"Where I go is none of your concern."
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