Lord of Cinder in American Comics

"Montgomery said it was some other organization impersonating Agent Forborough, but Agent Forborough exposed them, and now Montgomery has them in custody. What exactly happened?"

Beckett finished the call as quickly as possible, eager to ask Ash what was going on.

Have you ever heard of the Strategic Homeland Defense, Attack and Logistics Agency?

"Which land and resources bureau?"

"Homeland Strategic Defense, Attack and Logistics Agency".

"What social security bureau?"

Homeland Strategic Defense, Attack, and Logistics Agency

"What strategic situation?"

"You should just call it S.H.I.E.L.D."

"Okay, S.H.I.E.L.D."

Ash and Cassel engaged in a lively exchange, one puzzling over the other's answers, and the other providing the explanations. They were thoroughly enjoying themselves.

"So you've seen that Eastern movie too, Ash." Cassell seemed to have found another shared interest in Ash, a strange cooperation and tacit understanding between the men.

Beckett, watching Ash and Cassel's charade, could only interrupt their happy moment.

"Boys, I want to know what this is."

"The predecessor of S.H.I.E.L.D. came from the Strategic Scientific Corps during World War II. After the war, Colonel Phillips, Peggy Carter, and Howard Stark created an intelligence agency similar to Forborough, which was under the special jurisdiction of the International Security Council."

Upon hearing Ash's introduction, Kassel excitedly raised his hand.

“I know this science team. Captain America was born there. Martha used to tell me stories about Captain America when I was a kid.”

Beckett watched as Kassel excitedly interrupted Ash's introduction like a child, her eyes filled with affection and helplessness. She also asked the question she most wanted to know.

"Since they are both intelligence agencies, why was S.H.I.E.L.D. intercepted by Forberle?"

The agents of Forborough intercepted the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., just like your teammate using Bard to help the enemy use their ultimate. Not only did it stop your teammate's damage, but it also made the enemy wait for their ultimate to cool down, and even blocked your teammate's movement.

"Because S.H.I.E.L.D. is illegal in the United States."

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Author's Remarks

I haven't been able to think of any good wishes for days, so I'll just say: I wish everyone good health and instant wealth.

2022-02-04 02:00

## Chapter Twenty-Six: My Best Friend's Dark History

Ash's explanation was somewhat amusing: as the intelligence agency created by Ami, it was unable to conduct intelligence work within Ami, and any actions had to be carried out under the name of Forborough.

But outside of Armie, S.H.I.E.L.D. doesn't operate under its own name; instead, it uses the CIA's name.

Since there is no law enforcement authority within Ami, it is somewhat understandable for him to impersonate Fuborr. However, if he continues to impersonate another organization outside of Ami, it is a classic case of making a mistake and not being able to find the right person to take responsibility for it.

This behavior made both intelligence organizations very unhappy with S.H.I.E.L.D., but they were helpless. After all, Forborough and the CIA only had one parent company, Ami, but S.H.I.E.L.D. had the World Security Council as its governing body, which had five parent companies.

Both Forborough and the CIA were furious, but helpless, and could only watch as S.H.I.E.L.D. acted recklessly under their banner.

Therefore, Forborough and the CIA historically shared a common goal: to seize upon S.H.I.E.L.D.'s weaknesses and attack them relentlessly.

Ash just made a call to Director Forborough, telling him how to find fault with S.H.I.E.L.D.

"So that video was caused by S.H.I.E.L.D.? They used Forberle's identity, and you told Forberle about it, exposing them."

Kassel summarized and refined Ash's words, providing an explanation for the matter. Excited, he waved his arms in the game room.

"This is so cool! I'm going to add this story to my next book. Ash, you'll be in my book as Agent Forborough, uncovering the truth. What do you say?"

Kassel excitedly pulled out his notebook, taking notes as he explained his ideas to Ash.

“I think a righteous person who looks ‘ordinary’ and just happens to be passing by fits my profile better.”

Ash approached Cassell and introduced her own ideas, occasionally arguing with him about the plot design. The two had a lively discussion, and Beckett could only laugh and leave.

Once a man gets interested, he can't stop. By the time Ash and Kassel finished, no one knew how much time had passed, and Kassel had even finished writing the outline.

After their excitement subsided, the two looked at the starlight outside the window and exchanged glances.

"Kassel, have we missed something?"

“We missed lunch and dinner, and it’s even possible that we don’t know if Martha came to call us.”

Both men swallowed hard, somewhat alarmed. Kassel's mother, Ash's Fire Keeper, had called them to dinner during their lively discussion, only to be ignored. This behavior might happen twice more.

When your mother or wife calls you for dinner and you ignore them or even turn a blind eye, you're definitely not going to have a good time. If they've been waiting for you from lunch to dinner and you still don't care, it's hard to imagine what will happen next.

"We're doomed." X2

Kassel and Ash slowly pushed the door open a crack, observing the world outside. Neither the Fire Keeper nor Martha were in the room, and they could see food left on the open kitchen table.

“Ash, they’re all gone,” Cassel reported, recounting his observations.

The two opened the door and tiptoed carefully out of the room, trying not to make a sound that might disturb Martha and the Fire Keeper. However, after searching the entire house, they still couldn't find Martha and the Fire Keeper.

“Matha probably took the Fire Keeper shopping; they won’t be back for a while,” Kassel suggested.

Ash and Cassel rushed to the table and began to wolf down their food. Cassel was indeed hungry because he hadn't eaten for two meals, while Ash was simply enjoying the taste stimulation that the food brought. Anyone who could only drink from elemental bottles to taste flavors for hundreds of years would crave food that could bring other taste stimulations.

After enjoying their food and putting the plates in the dishwasher, the two were preparing to team up again to fight the Greenskins when a girl with brown hair and wearing a blue denim jacket walked in.

“Dad, Grandma called you several times, and you finally decided to come out,” the girl said to Cassel.

“Ash, this is my daughter Alex, and this is Ash, our new neighbor.”

Kassel introduced the two to each other, and to everyone's surprise, Alex took the initiative to say, "I know him. The nun at home just now told my grandmother and me a lot about him."

Kassel never expected that something like this would happen while he and Ash were creating, but he never expected that Alex's next words would make Ash want to die.

"She said you liked to roll around the campfire in the dusty sacrificial grounds, always getting lost and unable to distinguish the path, constantly being attracted by strange things, and then being ambushed. You fought with a dog and suffered a crushing defeat. You tried to jump up a tree, but always fell down..."

"Alex, stop, stop talking."

Alex's words made Ash feel utterly ashamed, and she instinctively wanted to crawl under the sofa to find a time machine. Cassell, however, interrupted her daughter's incessant explanation, stopping her.

"Dad, Grandma also talked a lot about you, from being expelled from school for your first mistake, to being dumped after your first relationship, trying to climb the Empire State Building to learn how to be King Kong, and being locked in the bathroom after making plans with your dance partner at the graduation party..."

Kassel opened his mouth wide, his eyes gradually becoming vacant, and then, like Ash, he stuck his butt out and crawled under the sofa, burying his head.

The girl uttered the most vicious words in the most innocent tone, and the two, cruelly struck, could only bury their heads in shame.

Not long after, the door opened and Martha and the Fire Keeper walked in. Seeing the two of them huddled under the sofa like ostriches, Alex and Martha gave each other a high five (〃￣︶￣)人(￣︶￣〃).

The blows always come unexpectedly; without warning, the mother and wife used their child to deliver a devastating blow to the couple.

Seeing that the two did not react, Alex couldn't help but ask, "Are they alright?"

Martha looked at the unusually nervous Alex and said with a smile, "They're fine. Boys always do silly things, so they need someone to constantly remind them not to do silly things."

Everything Ash did at the Firelink Shrine was seen by the Fire Keeper (?), and everything Cassell did from childhood to adulthood was also seen by Martha. These two reminders will leave a deep impression on Ash and Cassell.

Alex pulled the two men out from under the sofa, and Cassel shrugged awkwardly, saying, "Dinner was very good tonight; Martha's cooking was excellent."

“Dad ordered takeout for dinner tonight,” Alex said, puncturing Kassel’s flattery.

Ignoring the two bewildered women on the sofa, the three women went to their room to have a private conversation.

Cassell looked at Ash dejectedly and said, "Ash, would you betray your friends?"

"Caselle, would you betray your friend?"

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Childhood Best Friends

The two of them now hold each other's unforgivable dark history, just like they each possess a deadly weapon like a mushroom bomb. One wrong move and they would be ruined.

"Kassel, you'll forget about today, won't you?"

"Ash, you'll forget about today too, won't you?"

The two exchanged threats of death and promises, much like two nuclear-armed superpowers signing a non-aggression pact. They both knew the pact was meaningless and that the other's actions depended entirely on their own conscience.

After gaining a basic understanding of each other's character, the two returned to the game room in Kassel, arm in arm. For the sake of the God Emperor, eliminating the Greenskins was of utmost urgency.

The following day, Ash, who had been fighting all night, still left Kassel's house. His physical attributes were already limitless, so he could fight continuously without stopping, but Kassel, who was still just a mortal, could not hold on any longer.

Fire Keeper went shopping with Martha early in the morning. Women always have a strong passion for shopping, and if they are also well-off, it will ignite a passion comparable to a rocket engine.

Martha is a Broadway star, and Kassel is a renowned writer; neither of them is short of money. When Ash is short of cash, she simply returns to the City of Sin and picks up whatever King Yom has in his collection. With such support, the two women are prepared to fight from dawn till dusk.

With Kassel gone, Ash had nothing to do. The games of this era held little interest for Ash, who had once experienced the evolution of graphics cards.

Ash plans to return to Firelink Shrine to check on things. Although it's anchored now, according to her agreement with the Ancient One, she still needs to periodically check the area around Firelink Shrine to prevent anyone from sneaking over.

Ash strolled along, taking in the scenery. In the Dark Souls world, he could only desperately try to persuade the Lord of Cinder to link the First Flame. In the first ten years of this world, he had tried every possible means to make plans for the future. Now, he could finally slow down.

Emerging from the building, Ash carefully surveyed his territory. The building was located on the outermost edge, boasting excellent property management and transportation. Further in were rows of private villas where Hatch and Snow lived. Although they were townhouses, they fostered better neighborly relations.

Further in, the road becomes somewhat steep, and the residences here become independent buildings with large private courtyards, each with a different style. The Smiths' house is a traditional brick and wood structure, while John's house is a modern concrete building.

Following the path uphill, Ash surprisingly discovered a small playground, seemingly a community service facility. Children were playing and frolicking inside.

However, not many parents were present because there were security personnel maintaining order next to the playground, who could not only help look after the children but also prevent thieves.

Ash picked out a rocking chair and sat down. Since there were no other children to compete with him for it, it wouldn't hurt to let this centuries-old giant relive his childhood.

'Should we get one and take it back to the young lady? Gale's way of looking after her is just killing anything that's a threat. The young lady probably has never even played with these things, so all she does all day is draw.'

Sitting in the rocking chair, Ash's thoughts drifted further and further away until a voice speaking in Chinese came from beside him.

"Uncle, can I play for a little while? My mom's allotted time is almost up."

A little boy wearing a red short-sleeved shirt with a yellow five-pointed star on the chest, green shorts, a tuft of perpetually uncombed hair, and an honest and adorable round face, said this to Ash in a coy manner.

The long-lost language brought Ash's attention back to reality. She got off the rocking chair and gave it to the little boy.

"Thank you, Uncle." The little boy said as he ran toward the rocking chair that Ash had given up.

It felt both familiar and strange. Ash asked the little boy sitting in the rocking chair in Chinese, "Little friend, what's your name?"

The outgoing child blurted out, "My name is Hu Tutu, I'm three years old, my dad's name is Hu Yingjun, my mom's name is Zhang Xiaoli, I live in Room 1001, Building 2, Fandou Garden, Fandou Street, my mom makes the best fried meatballs, and my cat is called Xiaoguai..."

Without paying close attention to what Hu Tutu said next, Ash understood the sense of familiarity from the moment he heard Hu Tutu's introduction.