Being an otaku in the world of American comics

#771 - War Machine

Schneider is the British butler who came with Elizabeth.

Initially, Liang Yue thought this middle-aged gentleman was just a trained professional butler, but later learned from Elizabeth that his resume was not simple.

He seemed to have served in a British intelligence agency and retired due to injuries. After an internal transfer, Elizabeth recruited him.

After arriving at Liang Yue's house, he was arranged to undergo gene therapy and recovery care as an internal employee benefit. Now, all his injuries have been healed, and he has returned to his peak physical condition.

Currently, besides being responsible for arranging daily management and service work when Liang Yue and others are at home, fulfilling his duty as a butler, Schneider has also applied to Liang Yue for some permissions.

In a corner of the manor, he has set up a training base for daily restorative training and maintenance.

Sometimes, even the several fixed maids and servants under him are dragged over for training.

Back to the main topic…

A moment later, Nick Fury and the others were brought to the underground laboratory.

However, seeing them arrive in such a hurry and with serious expressions, the news they brought probably wasn't good.

"What's wrong?"

Stark obviously noticed something at this time and asked with some surprise.

He had called the black director to help solve Maya Hansen's problem. Although this matter was a bit troublesome, it seemed to be mutually beneficial for S.H.I.E.L.D.

If the Extremis virus project were to mature, it would definitely be a profitable thing.

"We just received news that Air Force One was attacked, and the plane has crashed. It is said that many government officials were on that plane at the time.

Now… their lives are uncertain. The attacker was War Machine."

Nick Fury said with a serious expression, his only eye revealing a bit of intimidating color.

Intentionally or unintentionally, he seemed to glance at Liang Yue, but unfortunately, the director's aura was not enough in front of him and did not elicit any feedback…

"Impossible! Rhodey wouldn't do such a thing!"

Stark immediately denied it without hesitation upon hearing this.

As his close friend, he knew Colonel Rhodey's temperament very well. Betraying his country and attacking American officials was definitely not something he would do.

"I also want to believe this isn't true, but according to survivors, someone wearing War Machine armor was indeed cleaning up the crew inside Air Force One at the time.

Afterward, only a few people managed to parachute to safety. Many high-level officials and the president's staff died in the crash."

Nick Fury still looked solemn at this time. This emotion quickly infected everyone, and even the faces of Betty and Pepper, who were originally joking, became serious.

"War Machine is a general-purpose armor. Maybe someone stole Rhodey's armor and did these things. In short, I don't believe he would betray his country."

Stark still insisted on his opinion, and Captain America next to him seemed to agree with his statement, nodding.

"From what I know of Colonel Rhodey, he is indeed not that kind of person."

"Are there any other clues?"

Stark pursed his lips and continued to ask.

"Not yet. The military is actually responsible for investigating this matter. I only just received the news on the way here."

Nick Fury shook his head.

Upon hearing this, Liang Yue's first reaction was that the black director in front of him was out of his mind. If it's not your business, who are you showing that dark face to?

The second reaction was that, for some unknown reason, the events of Iron Man 3 had been brought forward, not matching the original timeline.

Because logically, if he hadn't appeared, Stark should still be on the run, landing near Tennessee after dark.

Then, in the freezing cold, Stark would drag his broken-down, unpowered Iron Man armor into a lonely young man's room for shelter.

In the next two or three days, he would gradually come into contact with Killian's men, fight, and then rescue Rhodey, thwarting their plot.

In the process, the time of the Air Force One attack should have occurred during the day tomorrow at the earliest.

Now, it's brought forward~

However, this shouldn't have much to do with Liang Yue, after all, he can't be wrong for rescuing his friend…

The next moment, a brand new panoramic sand table popped up directly from it.

Immediately afterward, the sand table, which originally could only cover a radius of five hundred miles, instantly expanded its coverage to the entire United States after being remotely connected to the research room's resources and hardware.

For a time, various complex clouds, terrains, mountains, lakes, vegetation, animals, birds, cities, airplanes, people… densely appeared on it.

"Xiaowu, help me filter out those invalid civilian targets, only show units with combat capabilities, especially those that can fly in the air.

The location of the Air Force One attack was probably near Tucson, Arizona. If possible, I hope you can obtain some other information.

For example, satellites in outer space, roadside surveillance cameras, networked dashcams, etc., search for all suspicious targets. If you encounter infringement and some legal obstacles.

Don't worry, I authorize it, you execute it, and if anyone comes after it afterward, you can blame it all on me."

"Okay, sir, please wait patiently~"

Obviously, Nick Fury had probably already thought of the script on the way here. At this time, he propped his hands on the table, his only eye overlooking the rapidly changing sand table in front of him.

His expression revealed seriousness, but it's unknown what he was thinking in his heart.

Captain America, Stark, Betty, Pepper, and others were also watching nearby.

On the other side, Maya Hansen had also come to the studio in front of her under Xiaowu's guidance. Coulson was currently conducting preliminary negotiations with her regarding cooperation on the Extremis virus project.

At this time, a bit of unfinished business could be seen on this lady's face, obviously very satisfied with the environment of Liang Yue's scientific research laboratory, and even a little reluctant to leave the many super-era projects here.

Unfortunately, Liang Yue had no intention of keeping this woman.

"Di Di~ Report master, just now an illegal live broadcast signal is invading major television platforms in the United States. The behavior is very suspicious. Do you want to access and track it?"

"Bring the signal in and take a look."

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