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Chapter 391
Chapter 391: Wolverine! Weapon X Activated!
A week later, at the Weiss Newspaper Agency.
"In the end, we still startled the snake by hitting the grass." Xia Shang said expressionlessly, looking at the newspaper in his hand.
He estimated that the government side only wanted to use Mystique as bait to lure Billy out, then have Stryker send Victor and others to carry out the arrest. Once the plan succeeded, it could not only suppress the arrogance of the mutants but also make the public understand that only the government could protect them, greatly boosting their prestige.
Unfortunately, the plan died in the womb before it even began due to the disappearance of Victor and the others. Without absolute certainty, the government naturally didn't dare to release Mystique. After all, Mystique was the key to the success of the Sentinel Program.
"You really don't take Billy's threat seriously. Since that's the case, don't blame me for coming to demand someone." Xia Shang knew very well that the US Government didn't care about Billy's so-called indiscriminate slaughter. The more ordinary humans died, the more panic it would cause among the US public. In the end, public opinion would intensify, and it could even be said that the US Government was eager for Billy to do just that.
"The matter with Mystique can't be delayed any longer. We must rescue her as soon as possible."
"Understood."
Sometime later, a stern-faced man wearing black robes appeared behind Xia Shang.
"Two days from now, the White House will hold a press conference. That would be the perfect time for you to go; I estimate Reporters from around the globe will be there." Xia Shang picked up another newspaper from the table. The front-page news headline read: [Judicial Committee Publicly States That the Water Faction Scandal Has Been Confirmed to Be Related to Someone].
"Drawing some heat away for him, he should be grateful to me." Xia Shang's mouth curved slightly upwards, revealing a hint of a smile. If he could reach cooperation with someone, he could then introduce Superheroes, and subsequently form a Supe Company naturally, bringing mutants under his command. At that time, analyzing mutants would also be much more convenient for him, unlike Stryker, who had to search everywhere for traces of mutants.
Meanwhile.
At a Logging Camp in Canada, Logan, who was moving logs, heard the sound of a car engine coming from behind him. With a cigar in his mouth, he seemed to sense something, and his brow furrowed tighter and tighter.
"They seem to be looking for you," said a logger wearing an orange hard hat.
"They smell like government people." Logan took the cigar out of his mouth, picked up an axe nearby, and turned to walk towards Stryker.
"My apologies for disturbing you so soon. I actually planned to come find you in a few years."
Stryker, wearing a black coat, held a wooden box in his hand and walked slowly towards Logan. After carefully observing him, he said, "You're still the same, you like smoking cheap cigars. Here, this is a gift I specifically prepared for you this time. It's a Cuban cigar, given to me by a general during the Vietnam War. I haven't been able to bring myself to smoke it all these years."
Looking at the cigar box offered by the other party, Logan's expression remained unchanged as he refused, "I don't accept gifts I haven't earned. Besides, I'm used to smoking cheap cigars; expensive ones feel unnatural."
"Alright, then I'll just have to enjoy it myself slowly." Stryker wasn't annoyed. He casually handed the wooden box to Wade beside him. "I came here this time because I wanted to offer you a job."
"Not interested." Logan, tired of war, now only wanted to live a simple life, so he decisively refused the olive branch offered by Stryker.
"If there's nothing else, please leave. I still have work to do."
Just as Logan turned around, Stryker called out to him, "Logan, I know things haven't been pleasant between us because of some matters, and for that, I deeply apologize. Besides that, I have some information to tell you." Hearing this, Logan stopped, turned his head slightly, and said indifferently, "What information?"
"Victor is dead." Stryker's words exploded in Logan's ears like a clap of thunder.
The sudden bad news was simply unacceptable to Logan.
"Impossible. His ability wasn't inferior to mine. Who could kill him?"
Stryker glanced at Wade and said, "Tell him what happened. I also bear some responsibility for Victor's death."
At this point, Wade took out a prepared newspaper and handed it to Logan. "We were ordered by our superiors to go to Washington to investigate a mutant named Homelander. This guy impersonates a hero, frequently taking action to combat crime incidents, but secretly he's a mutant killer, having killed many mutants."
"Among them, Magneto's subordinates, White Queen, Azazel, and Dragonfly Woman, were all taken down by him." Saying this, Wade felt a bit guilty, because the deaths of these individuals were all related to Dr. Trask's plan. He had also participated in the hunt for Azazel back then, but he hadn't exerted any effort.
"How exactly did Victor die!" Logan looked at Homelander, who appeared in the newspaper, emitting a terrifying killing intent from his entire body, like a wolf king preparing to devour someone. Bloodthirsty light seeped from the center of his pupils. He and Victor were half-brothers. They had an excellent relationship when they were young and later experienced World War I and World War II together.
Although they went their separate ways later due to different philosophies, Victor held a significant place in Logan's heart.
"When we arrived in Washington, we split into two groups. Fred and I were responsible for tracking a mutant named Billy, while Victor, John, and Agent Zero were responsible for monitoring Homelander's every move. Just a week ago, we received information that Victor and the other two had all lost contact and their fate was unknown. Afterwards, Captain used his relationship to search everywhere for their whereabouts, but the final conclusion was that Victor and the other two were likely dead."
As Wade spoke, he exchanged gazes with Stryker.
Then, Stryker stepped forward and said in a heavy tone, "The dead cannot be brought back to life, so don't be too sad. Now we need you, the Nation needs you to step forward and eliminate this dangerous individual."
Logan gripped the newspaper without speaking. Instead, he walked to his car, silently pulled open the door, and got in.
"Boom!"
He stomped on the accelerator, and the engine roared instantly! At this moment, Stryker quickly came to the car window, bent down slightly, and said to Logan inside the car, "I'll come back again tomorrow. If you're unwilling to take revenge for him, I won't force you. But if you are willing to take revenge for him, I have a way to make you stronger."
Logan still didn't speak. He pursed his lips and drove the car towards the Wilderness.
Soon, it became a black dot and disappeared from Stryker's field of vision.
"Captain, his attitude doesn't seem like he'll agree," Wade said, watching the departing vehicle.
"He has attachments, but everything is within my grasp. Let's go."
Stryker's expression turned indifferent. He turned to look at Wade and said in a cold voice, "The cancer cells in your body have started to flare up. You must receive treatment. Before you joined the mercenaries, I promised you I would help you cure your cancer. We can start now."
(end of chapter)
A week later, at the Weiss Newspaper Agency.
"In the end, we still startled the snake by hitting the grass." Xia Shang said expressionlessly, looking at the newspaper in his hand.
He estimated that the government side only wanted to use Mystique as bait to lure Billy out, then have Stryker send Victor and others to carry out the arrest. Once the plan succeeded, it could not only suppress the arrogance of the mutants but also make the public understand that only the government could protect them, greatly boosting their prestige.
Unfortunately, the plan died in the womb before it even began due to the disappearance of Victor and the others. Without absolute certainty, the government naturally didn't dare to release Mystique. After all, Mystique was the key to the success of the Sentinel Program.
"You really don't take Billy's threat seriously. Since that's the case, don't blame me for coming to demand someone." Xia Shang knew very well that the US Government didn't care about Billy's so-called indiscriminate slaughter. The more ordinary humans died, the more panic it would cause among the US public. In the end, public opinion would intensify, and it could even be said that the US Government was eager for Billy to do just that.
"The matter with Mystique can't be delayed any longer. We must rescue her as soon as possible."
"Understood."
Sometime later, a stern-faced man wearing black robes appeared behind Xia Shang.
"Two days from now, the White House will hold a press conference. That would be the perfect time for you to go; I estimate Reporters from around the globe will be there." Xia Shang picked up another newspaper from the table. The front-page news headline read: [Judicial Committee Publicly States That the Water Faction Scandal Has Been Confirmed to Be Related to Someone].
"Drawing some heat away for him, he should be grateful to me." Xia Shang's mouth curved slightly upwards, revealing a hint of a smile. If he could reach cooperation with someone, he could then introduce Superheroes, and subsequently form a Supe Company naturally, bringing mutants under his command. At that time, analyzing mutants would also be much more convenient for him, unlike Stryker, who had to search everywhere for traces of mutants.
Meanwhile.
At a Logging Camp in Canada, Logan, who was moving logs, heard the sound of a car engine coming from behind him. With a cigar in his mouth, he seemed to sense something, and his brow furrowed tighter and tighter.
"They seem to be looking for you," said a logger wearing an orange hard hat.
"They smell like government people." Logan took the cigar out of his mouth, picked up an axe nearby, and turned to walk towards Stryker.
"My apologies for disturbing you so soon. I actually planned to come find you in a few years."
Stryker, wearing a black coat, held a wooden box in his hand and walked slowly towards Logan. After carefully observing him, he said, "You're still the same, you like smoking cheap cigars. Here, this is a gift I specifically prepared for you this time. It's a Cuban cigar, given to me by a general during the Vietnam War. I haven't been able to bring myself to smoke it all these years."
Looking at the cigar box offered by the other party, Logan's expression remained unchanged as he refused, "I don't accept gifts I haven't earned. Besides, I'm used to smoking cheap cigars; expensive ones feel unnatural."
"Alright, then I'll just have to enjoy it myself slowly." Stryker wasn't annoyed. He casually handed the wooden box to Wade beside him. "I came here this time because I wanted to offer you a job."
"Not interested." Logan, tired of war, now only wanted to live a simple life, so he decisively refused the olive branch offered by Stryker.
"If there's nothing else, please leave. I still have work to do."
Just as Logan turned around, Stryker called out to him, "Logan, I know things haven't been pleasant between us because of some matters, and for that, I deeply apologize. Besides that, I have some information to tell you." Hearing this, Logan stopped, turned his head slightly, and said indifferently, "What information?"
"Victor is dead." Stryker's words exploded in Logan's ears like a clap of thunder.
The sudden bad news was simply unacceptable to Logan.
"Impossible. His ability wasn't inferior to mine. Who could kill him?"
Stryker glanced at Wade and said, "Tell him what happened. I also bear some responsibility for Victor's death."
At this point, Wade took out a prepared newspaper and handed it to Logan. "We were ordered by our superiors to go to Washington to investigate a mutant named Homelander. This guy impersonates a hero, frequently taking action to combat crime incidents, but secretly he's a mutant killer, having killed many mutants."
"Among them, Magneto's subordinates, White Queen, Azazel, and Dragonfly Woman, were all taken down by him." Saying this, Wade felt a bit guilty, because the deaths of these individuals were all related to Dr. Trask's plan. He had also participated in the hunt for Azazel back then, but he hadn't exerted any effort.
"How exactly did Victor die!" Logan looked at Homelander, who appeared in the newspaper, emitting a terrifying killing intent from his entire body, like a wolf king preparing to devour someone. Bloodthirsty light seeped from the center of his pupils. He and Victor were half-brothers. They had an excellent relationship when they were young and later experienced World War I and World War II together.
Although they went their separate ways later due to different philosophies, Victor held a significant place in Logan's heart.
"When we arrived in Washington, we split into two groups. Fred and I were responsible for tracking a mutant named Billy, while Victor, John, and Agent Zero were responsible for monitoring Homelander's every move. Just a week ago, we received information that Victor and the other two had all lost contact and their fate was unknown. Afterwards, Captain used his relationship to search everywhere for their whereabouts, but the final conclusion was that Victor and the other two were likely dead."
As Wade spoke, he exchanged gazes with Stryker.
Then, Stryker stepped forward and said in a heavy tone, "The dead cannot be brought back to life, so don't be too sad. Now we need you, the Nation needs you to step forward and eliminate this dangerous individual."
Logan gripped the newspaper without speaking. Instead, he walked to his car, silently pulled open the door, and got in.
"Boom!"
He stomped on the accelerator, and the engine roared instantly! At this moment, Stryker quickly came to the car window, bent down slightly, and said to Logan inside the car, "I'll come back again tomorrow. If you're unwilling to take revenge for him, I won't force you. But if you are willing to take revenge for him, I have a way to make you stronger."
Logan still didn't speak. He pursed his lips and drove the car towards the Wilderness.
Soon, it became a black dot and disappeared from Stryker's field of vision.
"Captain, his attitude doesn't seem like he'll agree," Wade said, watching the departing vehicle.
"He has attachments, but everything is within my grasp. Let's go."
Stryker's expression turned indifferent. He turned to look at Wade and said in a cold voice, "The cancer cells in your body have started to flare up. You must receive treatment. Before you joined the mercenaries, I promised you I would help you cure your cancer. We can start now."
(end of chapter)
