The Savior of American Comics? I'm the Subspace Evil God!

Chapters 390, 696, and 697: Fury: I'm not an inhuman monster.
"I'm sorry that you and Liz have been dragged into this..."

Adrian Tooms's voice was low and hoarse, like sandpaper rubbing against a rough wooden board. He gently stroked his wife's hair as he spoke with a face full of self-reproach:

"But please believe me, the Ravencraft Prison incident really has nothing to do with me."

The Mo woman named Qi Rui slowly raised her head, looking at her husband with teary eyes, "I don't understand, if you didn't do it, why don't you come forward and explain to the police?"

Her voice was choked with sobs and resentment, "Do you know that since the day it happened, Liz and I have been afraid to go anywhere except home? There have been police officers watching our every move 24 hours a day..."

Upon hearing this, Adrian Tooms felt a sharp pain in his heart, as if he had been gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and could only apologize with immense guilt.

Outside the window, moonlight streamed in through the gaps in the curtains, cutting cold silver lines on the floor, but it couldn't illuminate the gloom in his heart.

But for the sake of his family's safety, he had no way of revealing the culprit hiding behind the scenes.

What's more, he still doesn't know the other party's true identity!

He couldn't very well tell the police when he turned himself in that the person who caused the "Ravencraft Prison Incident" was a symbiote warrior called the "Void Knight," could he?

Even if he said it, how many people would believe him?
In the end, the police will most likely use him as a scapegoat in the trial to quell public anger.

So even if he really intends to turn himself in, it must be after he has figured out the true identity of the [Void Knight].

With this thought in mind, Adrian Tooms's eyes became even more determined. He secretly vowed to protect his family and uncover the truth behind the whole incident.

"I'm sorry, darling, I can't go to the police station to turn myself in yet..."

Adrian Tooms shook his head helplessly at his wife in his arms, his voice filled with unbearable bitterness, and said with a face full of guilt:
"I can't tell you the specifics right now, but I can assure you that I didn't commit those bloody acts."

"Please give me some more time. I will definitely prove my innocence and make you and Liz live happily ever after..."

However, before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a "Dad" that suddenly came from the bedroom doorway.

A tall, Mu girl wearing Winnie the Pooh pajamas looked at Adrian Tooms with teary eyes, then, like a child returning home, she rushed into his arms.

"Dad, I knew you would never abandon me and Mom."

"Child, I'm sorry, I've made you suffer these past few days..."

Adrian Tooms' voice became slightly choked, as if his throat was blocked by a wad of cotton. If there was anyone in this world he couldn't let go of the most, it would definitely be the girl in front of him.

"It's ok."

The girl looked up, her face still streaked with tears, and stared at her father with utter confusion. "But Dad, why did the news say that you killed all the guards at Ravencraft Prison? What's going on?"

“My child, believe me, your father is definitely not someone who enjoys killing innocent people indiscriminately.”

Adrian Tooms had to explain again: "I can assure you that I have nothing to do with those people's deaths; in fact, I am also a victim..."

"Children, I'm sorry, I have to go... I just came back to see you all, and I'm relieved to know you're safe and sound."

"Yes, Dad, I believe you."

A sly glint flashed in the girl's eyes. She immediately grabbed Adrian Tooms, who was trying to leave, and pulled him to sit down on the edge of the bed, continuing to press him:
"But... Dad, can you tell me what exactly happened at Ravencraft Prison that day?"

"This……"

Adrian Tooms forced a stiff smile, gently stroked his daughter's hair, and shook his head helplessly.

"I'm sorry, I can't tell you what happened there yet, because it could put you and your mother in a very dangerous situation."

Upon hearing this, the girl's face clearly showed disappointment, but she obediently did not pursue the matter further. Instead, she pouted somewhat unhappily and said:
"Alright then, can you tell me where you've been these past few days?"

“My mother and I worry about your safety every day, but we can’t get in touch with you at all. Even the police don’t know where you are…”

Upon hearing this, Adrian Tooms couldn't help but smile wryly and shake his head helplessly again; he couldn't say that either.

However, for some reason, he felt that his daughter seemed a little different today than usual.

But just as Adrian Tooms was struggling to deal with a barrage of questions from his daughter, Nick Fury, who had been notified, immediately assembled several members of the new Avengers high in the sky above New York.

This naturally excludes Eddie Brock, who is under suspicion, as well as Tony Stark and Reed Richards, who are currently helping the PPDC develop the Ultron System.

"So... our target this time is the guy who caused the disappearance of nearly five thousand prisoners at Ravencraft Prison?"

[The Invisible Woman] Susan Stone looked hesitantly at Nick Fury, who nodded slightly, and then addressed the group:
“That’s right. According to the information relayed back by the agents I sent out to monitor Adrian Tooms’ family, Adrian Tooms has just returned home. We must seize this opportunity to capture him before the police do, and then find out the origin of the [symbiote] on him!”

“That’s exactly what I wanted to ask.” At this moment, Captain America interrupted with a complicated expression, “Fury, don’t you think the timing of these symbiote soldiers’ appearance this time is a bit too coincidental?”

"What are you trying to say, Captain?"

Nick Fury, his face grim, looked at Captain America, who had dared to interrupt him. The latter met his gaze without flinching and spoke, word by word:

"As far as I know, all of these recent attacks involving symbiote warriors occurred after S.H.I.E.L.D. captured those symbiotes from outer space..."

"Since you want us to help you solve this huge problem, Fury, I hope you can tell me the truth: was this 'Symbiote Crisis' caused by an accident during human experiments conducted by your S.H.I.E.L.D.?! Just like what happened with the Life Foundation back then..."

Black Widow, Hawkeye, and the others looked at Captain America with surprise, silently giving him a thumbs up in their hearts.

The other party asked the question they had always wanted to ask, but had never dared to.

Seemingly sensing that his authority was being questioned, Nick Fury's expression grew increasingly grim.

But he also knew very well that if he couldn't give Captain America... no, not just Captain America, but all the members of the new Avengers a satisfactory answer now, the rift between them would likely deepen in the future!
So he suppressed the anger rising within him and patiently explained to everyone:
"Captain, regardless of how you view my relationship with S.H.I.E.L.D., I want to tell you... I am not a heartless monster!"

No, you are!!

Almost everyone silently disagreed in their hearts.

"What I'm about to say might be a little hard for you to understand, but the purpose of S.H.I.E.L.D. capturing the Symbiote from outer space is to better protect Earth and prevent the tragedy of Washington from happening again!"

Nick Fury paused, his gaze sweeping across the faces of everyone present. To his disappointment, the expected empathy did not materialize. Instead, he saw resistance and skepticism on their faces.

Alas, the morale of the team is low and it’s hard to lead it!
"This time we captured a total of 12 [Symbiotes] from outer space... At present, all 12 [Symbiotes] are being used for the selection of pilots for the [Titan Hunter Mech Project]."

"All the experiments were conducted under my close supervision, and no accidents occurred during the process."

"Therefore, I can tell you with 100% certainty that the symbiote on Adrian Tooms, the symbiote warriors who have been frequently appearing in New York to carry out attacks recently, have absolutely nothing to do with our S.H.I.E.L.D."

"However, in order to prevent a larger-scale attack, we need to figure out the origin of those 'monsters' as soon as possible, before they completely lose control..."

At this point, Nick Fury turned to Captain America and earnestly advised, "Captain, we need your help now. No one is more suitable to lead the team than you."

Captain America slowly stood up and couldn't help but say before leaving, "Furry, although I really appreciate your trust, if you're placing all your hopes of capturing that symbiote warrior on me, then the outcome is up to your luck."

"After all... that guy can fly!!"

Human Torch stood up and followed behind Captain America, grinning as he said, "Captain, can I say that your joke just now wasn't very funny?"

Captain America politely shook his fist at the other man, "No, young man, you can't!"

……

"Chery, Liz, I will come back to see you again in a while."

Having finally escaped the relentless questioning from his daughter, who had transformed into a 'curious little one', Adrian Tooms stood in the backyard, reluctantly waving goodbye to his wife and daughter who were standing at the door.

He came back simply to see his family and make sure they were safe, so he couldn't stay here for long.

Otherwise, it might cause unnecessary trouble for his wife and daughters, making things even worse!
But just as Adrian Tooms was about to summon the wings on his back and leave, a loud and unfamiliar voice suddenly rang out from the dark courtyard.

"Sir, if you continue to run away, you will only make your wife and daughter's situation worse..."

Captain America, shield in hand, slowly emerged from the darkness. He first glanced at Adrian Tooms' wife and daughter, who were huddled together, trembling at his appearance, standing by the back door. Then he looked at Adrian Tooms and earnestly advised him:
“I already know about your past, but if you don’t want your wife and daughters to continue to live in fear for you, then come back to S.H.I.E.L.D. with me.”

"I can assure you that you will receive a fair trial there."

"If you can prove that you have nothing to do with what happened at Ravencraft Prison, you will have a great chance of regaining your freedom."

Although Adrian Tooms was no stranger to household names like Captain America, he didn't believe the other man's righteous and stern words, and shouted somewhat obstinately:

"No, I know you [S.H.I.E.L.D.] too well. You're no different from that insatiable [Stark Industries]... You just want this [symbiote] inside me!!"

Ugh, I'm so tired!
Nick Fury, look at how badly S.H.I.E.L.D.'s reputation has plummeted under your leadership.

Seeing this, Captain America said with a solemn expression, "Sir, if you continue to be so stubborn, I believe it won't be long before your brain is completely controlled by that evil [symbiote], turning you into a mindless walking corpse that only knows how to kill!"

"No, I will never become that kind of monster."

Adrian Tooms roared angrily, "I can control it, and it can give me great power!"

"Sir, that's just wishful thinking on your part. Do you think you can control it..."

Captain America shook his head slightly and said earnestly, "The previous leaders of the Life Foundation, as well as other hosts of the Symbiote, all thought the same thing."

"But as it turns out, they all failed in the end... To date, only Mr. Karl Mara has succeeded."

"But you must understand one thing: there is only one Karl Mara in this world, and you cannot be the second one."

"So, I'm sorry, I won't let you take that [symbiote] away today!"

Upon hearing this, Adrian Tooms's face twisted into a ferocious expression. With a roar, the pitch-black [symbiote] surged like a tidal wave, instantly engulfing his entire body as he viciously declared:

"Captain America, stop putting on that hypocritical act..."

"This is my [symbiote], and I can take it away without needing anyone's permission!"

(End of this chapter)