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Chapter 229 Rescue (Part 2)

Angry as I may be, the problem still needs to be solved.

After thinking for a moment, Drekoff proposed the next course of action.

"Melina, take your men and deal with the enemy outside. Make sure to prevent them from invading our core area."

"Also, try to investigate who leaked the information and who cooperated with the enemy to break in here."

"This matter must be investigated thoroughly, and the truth must be revealed!"

As Drekoff spoke, he became increasingly agitated, unable to contain his roar, his anger burning fiercely within him.

Melina nodded in agreement and quickly left the room.

Investigating the mole is something to be done later; the immediate priority is to deal with the invading enemy.

Following Drekoff's orders, Melina gathered all the Black Widows still at the base, armed them with weapons and ammunition, and headed to the battlefield to provide support.

As for Drekoff, the old man wasn't as tough as he appeared on the surface; he was already considering whether or not to run away.

He has lived for so many years, and aside from his other skills, he has an exceptionally keen sense of danger.

He realized the enemy's terrifying strength simply by looking at the surveillance footage.

The opponent's amazing skills instantly reminded him of the legendary Winter Soldier.

According to the intelligence he learned, as early as World War II, in order to dominate the world, Hydra used various high-tech means and brainwashing techniques to develop a group of super soldiers called Winter Soldier.

These winter warriors possess superhuman physical abilities; their speed, strength, and endurance are unmatched by ordinary soldiers. They also have extensive combat experience and superb fighting skills.

More importantly, they are ruthless and merciless, making them a truly terrifying ultimate killer.

The reason Drekoff knew so much about it was mainly because he had once coveted the Winter Soldier and tried to obtain the manufacturing methods from Hydra.

Unfortunately, his wish could not be fulfilled, so he had to settle for second best and continue to devote himself to his Black Widow career.

Of course, Drekoff's many thoughts did not mean that the enemy he was facing was the Winter Soldier.

He simply believed that the other party was just as dangerous as the Winter Soldier, both being far more powerful than Black Widow.

Thinking of this, Drekoff became restless and quickly packed his things, ready to make a run for it at any moment.

As the saying goes, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall.

It's a bit shameful that he ran away like that, but it's better to be shameful than to lose his life.

Besides, if Melina can really kill the enemy, it's not too late for him to come back.

It's just a matter of going back and forth a few times, nothing serious.

……

At almost the same time, Natasha arrived at the dormitory area.

Looking at the familiar scene around her, memories flashed through her mind, as if she had returned to that tragic old time.

But she quickly regained her senses.

Now is not the time for sentimentality; saving lives is the priority.

Tommy was still drawing fire outside; she couldn't let that guy's efforts go to waste and just let him waste his time here.

Thinking to herself, she walked toward the nearest dormitory room and pushed open the door.

Perhaps it was a coincidence, or perhaps it was fate.

In short, this dormitory happened to be the one Yelena lived in.

Having long harbored rebellious intentions, Anya and Yelena were like two frightened birds, ready to pounce at the slightest disturbance.

Upon seeing someone appear, they instinctively assumed it was a soldier sent by the Red House and launched an attack on the dark figure without a second thought.

Just as Natasha pushed open the door and took two steps into the room, an extremely sharp, gleaming knife was thrust at her.

Natasha was startled and quickly dodged to the side.

Unexpectedly, the little girl in her pajamas refused to give up and charged at them again, brandishing her knife.

Natasha was not careless.

Having come from a wealthy family, she knew how formidable these girls were, which is why she wouldn't let them get close to her.

So she kicked the girl away, then subdued her and pinned her to the ground.

Even though she was pinned to the floor, Anya was still struggling desperately, and even tried to bite the hand that was holding her down.

Natasha was somewhat helpless.

She clearly came to save people, so why is she acting like a bully?

However, one thing must be acknowledged.

The Red House has indeed taught these little girls very "well." The moves the opponent just made were accurate and ruthless, each one aimed straight for vital points.

If she hadn't been constantly on high alert, she might have really suffered a loss.

"Alright, stop moving. I'm not here to hurt you, I'm here to rescue you."

Natasha tried to make her voice sound as gentle as possible.

But Anya acted as if she hadn't heard, and continued to struggle, desperately reaching for the dagger that had just fallen to the ground.

Seeing this, Natasha sighed softly.

She had been to the Red House and knew all too well why this girl was like this.

It's no surprise that the Red House must have conducted similar training sessions before, where soldiers would pose as well-meaning rescuers.

If any girl falls for it, she will definitely be beaten up afterwards, and in severe cases, she may even lose her life.

It can only be said that the Red House has caused a great deal of harm.

Such an evil organization must be eradicated.

“Listen, I am Natalia Arianovna Romanova, you may have heard of me.”

“I’m here to find my ‘sister’ Yelena. Her full name is Yelena Belova. She should be about your age. We went on a mission together in Ohio a few years ago, along with the Iron Lady and the Red Guardians.”

In order to gain the little girl's trust and stop her from struggling, and also to find Yelena as soon as possible, Natasha simply revealed her identity directly.

After she finished speaking, Anya indeed stopped struggling.

A familiar voice rang out right behind her.

"Really? You really are Natalia?"

Yelena slowly emerged from the dark corner.

She had been hiding behind the door, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.

This was a plan she and Anya came up with hastily.

Anya draws the enemy's attention by wielding the knife in front, then attacks from behind.

In this way, even if the enemy opens fire as soon as they walk in, at least one person will survive.

But given the current situation, it seems that this plan can be cancelled.

"Are you really my 'older sister'?"

Hearing the familiar voice and recalling those childhood memories, Yelena was now almost certain that Natasha was the real person.

However, the other person's attire was so "eye-catching" that she was momentarily hesitant to recognize them.

“Yes, it’s me.” In front of Yelena, Natasha didn’t need to pretend. She simply reached out and removed her mask, revealing a smiling face.

Natasha was overjoyed to have found Yelena so quickly, and she couldn't hide her smile.

Yelena was equally delighted.

She thought her life would end today, but she never expected Natasha to come and save her.

Anya was also very happy, both for her good friend Yelena and for herself.

"But could you two sisters wait a bit while you catch up? Let me go first, then we can talk."

Reminded by her, Natasha came to her senses, quickly let go of Anya's hand, helped her up from the ground, and even thoughtfully patted the dust off her body.

"I'm so sorry, are you hurt anywhere?"

Anya shook her head.

Although she twisted her arm just now, it didn't affect her much.

Moreover, that's not the most important thing right now; figuring out how to escape is the question we should be thinking about more.

Anya had never met Natasha before, only heard the name and knew that she was a graduate of the previous class, extremely skilled, and had completed many important missions, making her one of the most outstanding Black Widows in the Red Room.

Even so, she still lacked confidence.

No matter how skilled Natasha was, it would be difficult for her to defeat so many soldiers.

With those two "burdens" added to the mix, escaping from here would be an impossible task.

"Yes, sister, what should we do next?"

The joy of the reunion quickly faded, and the pressures of reality followed.

Although Yelena was happy that Natasha was still thinking of her, she did not believe that Natasha's plan would succeed.

Moreover, even if they did manage to escape, what would the outcome be?
General Drekoff has a lot of power and he has all the information about them.

No matter where they escape to, as long as they are still on Russian soil, they will be found by the Red House sooner or later.

"That's why I'm taking you to America."

Natasha explained simply.

"Drekov's power is indeed great, but it's limited to Russia. Once we're all in the United States, it will be much harder for him to reach that far."

And this is precisely one of the reasons why Natasha agreed to Tommy's request.

Tommy has connections in Italy and the United States, and can provide her and these girls with new identities so they can settle down and live a stable life in a foreign land.

As for the Red House's potential retaliation, there's no need to worry too much.

Whether the red house will still exist after today is unknown.

Where would they find the time to cause them trouble?
"Alright, we should go now. There are other people waiting for us to rescue."

Time was of the essence, so Natasha didn't continue the casual conversation.

She put her mask back on, then led Yelena and Anya out of the room, heading towards the other dormitories.

As before, several girls attacked her.

But such cases are ultimately rare.

The power of example is endless.

With Yelena and Anya as witnesses, most of the girls behaved obediently, allowing Natasha to remove their restraints and follow the main group.

Natasha felt relieved.

Fortunately, she found Yelena first; otherwise, persuading them one by one would have taken who knows how much time.

Natasha's rescue operation is still ongoing, while Tommy has already engaged in combat with the Black Widows.

Sure enough, the name "Black Widow" is well-deserved.

Although they were also badly beaten by Tommy, they did not flee in panic like the soldiers before them. Instead, they resolutely held their line and refused to retreat a single step, using all kinds of weapons and equipment to put up a tenacious resistance.

Tommy was impressed by their fighting spirit, considering them the bravest enemies he had ever encountered.

However, Tommy did not show any mercy because of this.

Although he had the idea of ​​recruiting Black Widows, these adult Black Widows were not within his consideration.

the reason is simple.

Younger girls, although their thinking has become distorted, have not been completely brainwashed and there is still room for redemption.

But the adult Black Widows are a different story.

They had been brainwashed by the Red House for years and had long become Drekoff's most loyal killing machines. Their minds were filled with completing missions and protecting the Red House, and they were incapable of changing their stance.

Trying to reason with them is like casting pearls before swine.

It's a complete waste of breath; it won't do anything.

Therefore, Tommy did not hesitate at all.

With just a few dozen bullets, the entire Black Widow group was sent to hell; none of them survived.

Melina, the team leader, also succumbed to the deadly bullet and fell in a pool of blood.

However, she was still quite lucky.

The bullet that was aimed at her hit another Black Widow first before landing on her.

Even so, she was seriously injured, with a small hole in her stomach from which blood kept flowing.

When Natasha arrived with the girls, this was the horrific scene they witnessed.

"Melina!"

Like a whirlwind, Yelena rushed to her "mother's" side, her eyes filled with concern as she looked at Melina's wounds.

Although she knew that everything that happened in Ohio was a hoax, and that their little family only existed to complete a mission.

But in Yelena's heart, Melina was her mother, the person closest to her.

Therefore, she refused to watch Melina die like that, so she quickly bent down and hurriedly used the first aid techniques she had learned to help bandage her wounds.

"Don't waste your energy... Yelena, I'm not worth it."

Melina, barely holding on, raised her hand and gently touched Yelena's face, speaking in a weak voice.

Yelena regarded her as her mother, but didn't she also treat Yelena like her own daughter?

Upon graduation, the agents of the Red Room undergo a special surgery to remove their female parts, thus losing their original functions.

Therefore, Melina, who was unable to have children, naturally took on the roles, treating Natasha and Yelena as her own daughters and treating them with genuine affection.

She had also thought about giving Yelena and Natasha a different life, so that the two children would not have to experience the pain she had endured.

Unfortunately, she did not have Natasha's courage and never dared to disobey General Derekov's orders, and could only watch helplessly as her two children suffered.

And now, her retribution has come.

Whatever the reason, she has indeed done many wrong things to many people over the years.

It's time to repay the debt.

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(End of this chapter)