The Mandarin is not a real foreign Terrorist; he is actually a puppet launched by AIM.
They pulled a drug addict off the street to play this role, making us think the attacks came from overseas, but in reality, the enemy is among us!
But this isn't over. How did they transport bombs and weapons into the United States? Why did no one notice anything unusual? Are our security measures too weak?
Like 9/11, this attack sparked panic once again.
But the presence of Norman Osborn was undoubtedly much more reliable than the old administration. What kind of President could survive in such a situation?
If it weren't for Norman Osborn, more people would have died—the explosion at the East Country theater alone would have resulted in dozens of casualties.
Incidentally, the Abomination also reappeared; now he has won back his name, Bronski.
The internet is buzzing with discussion about this.
I told you, only Norman Osborn can change this weak, incompetent, and corrupt country. We need a President like him!
My god, he looks just like Captain America. Look, he can even lift that big rock without wearing any gear.
I agree. Also, do you remember that big guy? I looked up his information; it was released by the Military and Osborn. It seems like Osborn's technology restored his sanity, and now he is on special duty.
Special duty? That sounds a bit unsettling. Are you sure it's not some kind of evil human experiment?
You idiot! Can't you look up the official documents yourself? It's written clearly right there!
? Watch your mouth!
Ignore them, they're just fanatical fans of Osborn.
So what? If it weren't for Osborn, tell me how many people would have died that day? And those cities equipped with ctOS didn't have any Terrorist attacks!
Whatever, but I do wish for a bit more privacy.
What do you need privacy for? Are you a criminal? Like one of those sneaky car thieves wearing a mask?
The debate continues online.
Norman Osborn didn't come forward to explain these matters; the official statement was that he was injured and needed to recuperate.
The actual reason was that he didn't intend to appear in public before officially taking office; there were many political matters he needed to handle first.
For instance, to prevent the lame-duck Ellis from abusing his power to define the nature of events before Norman Osborn took office, Norman Osborn had to have heart-to-hearts with key personnel, telling them to slow down the investigation and absolutely not to make hasty conclusions.
In fact, Norman Osborn's concerns were not without reason. There was still a month between the transitions, but under the manipulation of those behind the scenes, it might only take a few days to process the characterization of some involved personnel.
However, even so, Norman Osborn was certain that some cases had been covered up.
For example, an official died miserably in a street gang fight, a Dallas sheriff being escorted by the FBI was shot dead in a gang shootout, and even a Military F22 fighter jet had an accident where the ejection seat malfunctioned, destroying both the pilot and the plane.
Roxxon Corporation ran away quickly, and it was indeed difficult to trace it back to them, but their retreat would be the beginning of an avalanche.
But HYDRA was different. The Winter Soldier was still being held in the Ravencroft Psychiatric Hospital at Blackgate Penitentiary.
As for who was guarding him?
Of course, it was his good brother—Steve Rogers.
Bucky?
Seeing the Winter Soldier strapped to the restraint bed, Steve was stunned.
Barnes, your good brother, Captain. I want to offer you a contract to help me guard this former Howling Commandos member who has clearly gone mad.
Captain America looked Harry up and down and then said, "Was he also at the scene of the attack?"
Harry nodded, "Rather than saying he was there, it would be more accurate to say he was a core force." As he spoke, he picked up the mechanical arm from the operating table.
This design is quite genius. The drive energy largely comes from the biological body, just like a clockwork spring; swinging it a few more times can accumulate powerful force. You might not even be able to withstand a full-force punch.
Then how did you catch him?
Harry smiled, "I airdropped 40 Super Soldiers from suborbital altitude, along with a fake Hulk." After saying that, he patted Steve on the shoulder, "Modern warfare, Captain, have some imagination."
For me, this is future warfare, Steve said. "What's wrong with him? He doesn't seem to recognize me at all."
Mental suggestion, brainwashing, or something else; I'm still researching it. But if it's mental suggestion, the effectiveness of the suggestion should weaken over time.
It was actually mental suggestion. Relying on his psychic abilities, Harry could easily remove this suggestion, not to mention he also had the Mind Stone.
Captain, what organization do you think is controlling him? Harry asked, knowing the answer.
I don't know.
Harry scratched his head. He didn't even dare to guess?
However, they were definitely going to clash in the future, and Harry just wanted Steve to deal with HYDRA.
Bucky had been caught; HYDRA could no longer hide as perfectly as before.
Is there a way to restore him to normal? Steve asked.
Of course there is. So, are you going to accept my contract?
Steve thought for a long time and shook his head, "I won't accept a contract, but I can help you keep an eye on him."
Harry smiled. Trying to be a vigilante, are we?
When Captain America gets a hot head and lets him go, he'll still take the moral high ground: "I'm guarding your brother for free, and you're still complaining?"
This was actually quite possible. If HYDRA passed some information through S.H.I.E.L.D. to Captain America saying, "Osborn is illegally researching Super Soldier serum," and Captain America got a hot head and ran off with his brother, there would be nowhere to reason.
I am a businessman, Captain. I don't need help; I prefer the spirit of a contract. If you don't accept the contract, I won't let you in here.
Steve didn't quite get it. In reality, he didn't have any malicious intentions; he just didn't want to become a mercenary, and he felt this was a win-win situation—Osborn didn't have to pay anything, and he could watch over Bucky.
But Harry knew Steve would do anything for his brother, so he had to take precautions.
If he signed the contract, he might still do it, but he would hesitate a bit.
But without a contract, he would be a free Agent. Captain America, believing he held the moral high ground, would be buffed, and Harry didn't want to be "50/50ed".
Harry tapped on the Winter Soldier's restraint bed, "Captain, Sergeant Barnes is a friend and comrade from your era. I have to wonder if you would do something out of line for his sake."
After verification, there are multiple murders related to this Sergeant, including an attack on my father.
Perhaps he committed these acts while his mind was controlled, but everything must be adjudicated by the judicial system.
Do you understand what I mean?
Harry stated his position in one breath.
In fact, being willing to lock him in a psychiatric hospital instead of a prison was already giving them face.
According to United States law, the Winter Soldier's actions might actually be ruled innocent due to mental issues, but everything must go through due process.
The United States under Norman Osborn's governance needed a compliant Captain America, not a completely liberal one. The predecessor thought this soldier wouldn't return and, for the sake of propaganda, added all political significance onto Captain America.
But he returned, which was very troublesome—in the movie, Captain America even managed to turn unsuspecting Agents within S.H.I.E.L.D. against them with just a few words.
Steve was silent for a long time, and finally nodded.
Fine, I will wait for him here.
Harry was a bit surprised: This wasn't the Sokovia Accords; Captain America was willing to wait outside rather than accept a contract?
Fine, Captain. But you can completely trust me; after all, I haven't hidden anything from you, have I?
I hope so.
Harry watched Steve leave, thinking:
Don't be ungrateful. If I give you face, you are Captain America; if I don't, you can also be the HYDRA Captain.
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