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Chapter 489 Thunderbolts
Ben's warning was very jarring in the deserted Street, and everyone present heard it clearly.
Although Reed spends most of his time in the Laboratory, Ben always urges him to exercise. Plus, scientific Experiment also requires a good Body, so he is not as weak as a typical Bookworm.
Almost as soon as Ben's Words fell, Reed immediately reacted. He quickly pulled Susan, who was a beat slower to react, towards himself, and they both lay down in front of the Car.
Ben breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Reed and Susan were well hidden. At the same Time, he couldn't help but feel puzzled. Why would Gunshots suddenly ring out? And Gunshots with a Silencer?
'Not good!' Ben's expression changed. The Situation was too Emergency just now, and he had forgotten about Robert, who had just joined them.
Remembering this, Ben carefully picked up the Rearview Mirror Fragment from the Ground. After adjusting it to a suitable angle, Ben saw Robert lying in a Pool of blood.
Looking at the Hole in Robert's Back, which was stained red with Fresh Blood, Ben relied on the Direction Robert fell and the Position of the Gunshot wound to deduce the Direction the Bullet came from. Finally, with the help of the Rearview Mirror Fragment, he roughly locked onto a Goal.
It was a Apartment Building painted red. Ben saw a dark Gun barrel in the layers of Windows. The Position was roughly on the sixth floor. After killing Robert, the other party did not shoot again, and he didn't know what they were thinking.
Although he didn't know why, if they wanted to kill everyone in their group, the other party should have shot again after killing Robert. There was no need to wait until everyone else hid behind Obstacles.
Obviously, the other party was not some Lunatic Killer, but rather had a clear Goal, and this Goal was very likely Robert, or someone who looked very similar to Robert in clothing and appearance.
But this did not mean that the other party would definitely not kill him and Reed and the others. So Ben still did not dare to act rashly, even though he knew he should leave the Scene immediately, because something might happen next that they should not know.
He had seen similar Things many times in the Army.
…
"Target down."
Just as Ben had discovered, there was indeed a fully Armament and well-Equipment man standing in front of the Window of that Apartment. After taking down Robert, the other party did not leave the Sniper Rifle, but continued to observe the target's Response through the Sniper Scope.
"Oh?"
The man let out a low murmur of doubt, arousing the curiosity of his Partners.
"What's wrong, John?" A slightly old voice came from the Earphone. "Has there been a change in the target?"
"No, Captain." John used the Sniper Scope to confirm again before saying with a hint of surprise.
"I've been discovered, Captain. Someone among the four people following Target Number 1 has discovered me."
"That's not surprising." The old voice sounded again. "It's that strong man carrying the Wounded Person on his Back, right? Anthony has already Reported to me. That strong man's every move carries the Smell of a soldier. Obviously, the other party is a retired veteran."
"But no one can say 'old' in front of you, Captain." John said half-jokingly. The only Response he got was a hum of laughter from the old voice.
G. W. Bridge stood on a High-rise, holding a Telescope to observe Robert, who was lying on the Ground, not knowing if he was dead or alive. This place had an open view and was opposite the red Apartment Building where John was, perfectly sandwiching Reed and his group in between.
"Since the other party has discovered you, it shows he has some skill. Anthony?"
"Checked, Captain." Anthony's calm voice sounded in the Earphone. "The strong man's Name is Ben Grimm. He once served in the Marine Corps and was an excellent pilot. A year ago, he was selected to become a NASA astronaut and has just passed various professional trainings."
"Still an elite." Bridge emphasized the word 'elite', causing low laughter in the Communication Channel.
Indeed, Ben was not only from the Marine Corps, but was even selected as an astronaut. In the eyes of ordinary people, he was indeed a well-known elite, but compared with the members of the Thunderbolts, he paled in comparison.
Although one should remain serious during a Mission, appropriate jokes can adjust the mentality of Subordinates. G. W. Bridge's experience as an old man is not only reflected in his Limbs skills, but also in his way of dealing with Subordinates.
"Flash, report the State of Target Number 1." After the joke, Bridge returned to the Main Topic again. Flash Thompson, who had laughed the loudest just now, became the target of his reprimand.
"Yes, Captain." Although Thompson was the youngest, he did not hold back at this Time, and truthfully Reported what he saw on the Instrument.
"Target Number 1's Body Temperature has not decreased, but has instead increased. It has risen to 40℃, but there is still a considerable Distance from Mutation."
'This is strange?' Bridge was puzzled in his Heart. He had felt strange as early as after Robert fell. According to the Information given by those Bookworms, these Monsters would immediately Transformation into Giants after receiving Life-threatening danger.
This is like a person's Body Temperature gradually increasing after catching a cold, which is a kind of Body Protection mechanism. But Target Number 1 has not changed at all at this Time. If it weren't for Flash's Report, Bridge would have thought they had killed the wrong person.
"Everyone stand by for three minutes." After a brief thought, Bridge ordered. "Observe the State of Target Number 1. If there is no change in three minutes, we will pack up and call it a day."
"Roger!" ×4.
Three minutes of Time was very fast for Bridge and others, but it was torment for Reed and others who were facing unknown Life-threatening danger.
Reed looked at Susan lying on top of him. Even though he was surrounded by beauty, he did not have a single lewd Idea. Reed was definitely not the kind of person who could have his Brain full of dirty thoughts while being pointed at by a Gun.
"What do we do now?" Susan asked, leaning on Reed's Chest.
"To be honest, I don't know either." Reed said helplessly. They couldn't move at all now. No matter how smart Reed was, he had no Method. They had to find a Method to find out the Sniper's Position first.
They could only place their Hope on Ben. Reed sighed helplessly.
Ben was also helpless at this Time. He couldn't even leave the Obstacles now. He needed to know that Reality was not a Movie. He couldn't have the special Physique of being bulletproof like the male protagonist in Movies. That was a Sniper Rifle, impossible to dodge.
"Ben, do you Smell a burnt Smell?" Johnny, who had not spoken for a long Time, suddenly Opening his mouth. He was constantly twitching his Nose at this Time.
After Johnny said this, Ben also noticed an unusual burnt Smell. Just as he was searching for the source of the Smell, a beast-like roar suddenly came from behind him.
"Roar!"
"Target Number 1's Body Temperature is rising sharply! The target is undergoing Mutation!"
Facing Thompson's urgent Report, Bridge still held up his Telescope and replied indifferently.
"I see it. I'm not yet presbyopic."
(End of Chapter)
Ben's warning was very jarring in the deserted Street, and everyone present heard it clearly.
Although Reed spends most of his time in the Laboratory, Ben always urges him to exercise. Plus, scientific Experiment also requires a good Body, so he is not as weak as a typical Bookworm.
Almost as soon as Ben's Words fell, Reed immediately reacted. He quickly pulled Susan, who was a beat slower to react, towards himself, and they both lay down in front of the Car.
Ben breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Reed and Susan were well hidden. At the same Time, he couldn't help but feel puzzled. Why would Gunshots suddenly ring out? And Gunshots with a Silencer?
'Not good!' Ben's expression changed. The Situation was too Emergency just now, and he had forgotten about Robert, who had just joined them.
Remembering this, Ben carefully picked up the Rearview Mirror Fragment from the Ground. After adjusting it to a suitable angle, Ben saw Robert lying in a Pool of blood.
Looking at the Hole in Robert's Back, which was stained red with Fresh Blood, Ben relied on the Direction Robert fell and the Position of the Gunshot wound to deduce the Direction the Bullet came from. Finally, with the help of the Rearview Mirror Fragment, he roughly locked onto a Goal.
It was a Apartment Building painted red. Ben saw a dark Gun barrel in the layers of Windows. The Position was roughly on the sixth floor. After killing Robert, the other party did not shoot again, and he didn't know what they were thinking.
Although he didn't know why, if they wanted to kill everyone in their group, the other party should have shot again after killing Robert. There was no need to wait until everyone else hid behind Obstacles.
Obviously, the other party was not some Lunatic Killer, but rather had a clear Goal, and this Goal was very likely Robert, or someone who looked very similar to Robert in clothing and appearance.
But this did not mean that the other party would definitely not kill him and Reed and the others. So Ben still did not dare to act rashly, even though he knew he should leave the Scene immediately, because something might happen next that they should not know.
He had seen similar Things many times in the Army.
…
"Target down."
Just as Ben had discovered, there was indeed a fully Armament and well-Equipment man standing in front of the Window of that Apartment. After taking down Robert, the other party did not leave the Sniper Rifle, but continued to observe the target's Response through the Sniper Scope.
"Oh?"
The man let out a low murmur of doubt, arousing the curiosity of his Partners.
"What's wrong, John?" A slightly old voice came from the Earphone. "Has there been a change in the target?"
"No, Captain." John used the Sniper Scope to confirm again before saying with a hint of surprise.
"I've been discovered, Captain. Someone among the four people following Target Number 1 has discovered me."
"That's not surprising." The old voice sounded again. "It's that strong man carrying the Wounded Person on his Back, right? Anthony has already Reported to me. That strong man's every move carries the Smell of a soldier. Obviously, the other party is a retired veteran."
"But no one can say 'old' in front of you, Captain." John said half-jokingly. The only Response he got was a hum of laughter from the old voice.
G. W. Bridge stood on a High-rise, holding a Telescope to observe Robert, who was lying on the Ground, not knowing if he was dead or alive. This place had an open view and was opposite the red Apartment Building where John was, perfectly sandwiching Reed and his group in between.
"Since the other party has discovered you, it shows he has some skill. Anthony?"
"Checked, Captain." Anthony's calm voice sounded in the Earphone. "The strong man's Name is Ben Grimm. He once served in the Marine Corps and was an excellent pilot. A year ago, he was selected to become a NASA astronaut and has just passed various professional trainings."
"Still an elite." Bridge emphasized the word 'elite', causing low laughter in the Communication Channel.
Indeed, Ben was not only from the Marine Corps, but was even selected as an astronaut. In the eyes of ordinary people, he was indeed a well-known elite, but compared with the members of the Thunderbolts, he paled in comparison.
Although one should remain serious during a Mission, appropriate jokes can adjust the mentality of Subordinates. G. W. Bridge's experience as an old man is not only reflected in his Limbs skills, but also in his way of dealing with Subordinates.
"Flash, report the State of Target Number 1." After the joke, Bridge returned to the Main Topic again. Flash Thompson, who had laughed the loudest just now, became the target of his reprimand.
"Yes, Captain." Although Thompson was the youngest, he did not hold back at this Time, and truthfully Reported what he saw on the Instrument.
"Target Number 1's Body Temperature has not decreased, but has instead increased. It has risen to 40℃, but there is still a considerable Distance from Mutation."
'This is strange?' Bridge was puzzled in his Heart. He had felt strange as early as after Robert fell. According to the Information given by those Bookworms, these Monsters would immediately Transformation into Giants after receiving Life-threatening danger.
This is like a person's Body Temperature gradually increasing after catching a cold, which is a kind of Body Protection mechanism. But Target Number 1 has not changed at all at this Time. If it weren't for Flash's Report, Bridge would have thought they had killed the wrong person.
"Everyone stand by for three minutes." After a brief thought, Bridge ordered. "Observe the State of Target Number 1. If there is no change in three minutes, we will pack up and call it a day."
"Roger!" ×4.
Three minutes of Time was very fast for Bridge and others, but it was torment for Reed and others who were facing unknown Life-threatening danger.
Reed looked at Susan lying on top of him. Even though he was surrounded by beauty, he did not have a single lewd Idea. Reed was definitely not the kind of person who could have his Brain full of dirty thoughts while being pointed at by a Gun.
"What do we do now?" Susan asked, leaning on Reed's Chest.
"To be honest, I don't know either." Reed said helplessly. They couldn't move at all now. No matter how smart Reed was, he had no Method. They had to find a Method to find out the Sniper's Position first.
They could only place their Hope on Ben. Reed sighed helplessly.
Ben was also helpless at this Time. He couldn't even leave the Obstacles now. He needed to know that Reality was not a Movie. He couldn't have the special Physique of being bulletproof like the male protagonist in Movies. That was a Sniper Rifle, impossible to dodge.
"Ben, do you Smell a burnt Smell?" Johnny, who had not spoken for a long Time, suddenly Opening his mouth. He was constantly twitching his Nose at this Time.
After Johnny said this, Ben also noticed an unusual burnt Smell. Just as he was searching for the source of the Smell, a beast-like roar suddenly came from behind him.
"Roar!"
"Target Number 1's Body Temperature is rising sharply! The target is undergoing Mutation!"
Facing Thompson's urgent Report, Bridge still held up his Telescope and replied indifferently.
"I see it. I'm not yet presbyopic."
(End of Chapter)
