Lord of Cinder in American Comics

As the greedy man finished speaking, a two-masted sailing ship with white sails rose from the sea. Seawater slowly slid down the hull without touching the ship at all.

The Greedy One gestured to Lara, saying, "Since you know about the Assassin Brotherhood, let me introduce you to this spaceship named after Edward Kenway's famous vehicle that traversed the West Indies—the Jackdaw!"

What appears to be a wooden sailboat is indeed a spaceship capable of taking to the skies, and the greedy man's decision to hand it over to Lara was not a spur-of-the-moment whim.

Earth will eventually venture into space, and now is the time to get a head start; every second earlier will give Ash a huge advantage.

Moreover, the Lothric Expeditionary Force, led by the two princes, has gradually made a name for itself in the universe, so one more Earth adventurer wouldn't attract much attention.

Moreover, as an adventurer, Lara goes to remote and dangerous places, and wherever the Jackdaw lands, it will be marked in the Dark Souls world.

Imagine what it would be like if the entire galaxy were marked with spiral swords!

Laura excitedly inspected the spaceship. Apart from the essential supplies, everything else on board was readily available. As long as they replenished their food and fresh water, they could fly into space. Even the operation was foolproof; the artificial intelligence on the bridge could handle everything.

Just as Laura was about to thank the greedy man, she discovered that he had left sometime earlier, leaving her alone on the Jackdaw.

Laura looked at the empty ship, silently took out her phone, looked at the names of her adventure partners in her contacts, and began to dial each of their numbers.

The greedy one left only because he received a more important deal—a summons from Patch!

Since Patch made contact with Hydra in the Arctic, Hydra has never contacted him proactively again.

On one hand, Hydra was unaware of the value of what Patch had, and they wanted to avoid being overcharged by making a hasty offer. On the other hand, they were so busy with a series of events that they only managed to free up their hands now.

Following the instructions left by Patch, the Hydra agents found the bald Patch himself, squatting on the ground with his hands on his knees and his legs spread apart, in the small shops outside the Colosseum in Rome.

In front of Patch was a canvas spread out, covered with all sorts of odds and ends, which made the surrounding tourists shake their heads and leave.

Everyone comes here to buy souvenirs; Yiwu's small commodities are enough. Who would buy those useless junk scraps and cold weapons?

So, people around Patch would glance at him with interest for a moment, then turn their attention to other small gifts. Patch, however, didn't seem to care; he simply squatted there, waiting for the fish to bite.

"Don't touch if you're not buying! If you touch, you'll have to pay!"

Patch coldly stared at the person in front of him, speaking threatening words with complete confidence.

Crossbones, the Hydra agent who had been out of the loop for a long time, finally returned to Hydra's field operations after undergoing a series of modification surgeries.

During the last dimensional invasion, Crossbones served as the battlefield atmosphere crew, leading Hydra to consider abandoning him. However, Nick Fury's revelations made these injured or exonerated agents somewhat useful, so Crossbones was kept on.

Looking at the bald man before him, Crossbones was no longer as arrogant as before. His hand, which had been reaching for the stall, froze in mid-air.

“Mr. Patch, we’d like to have a talk with you…”

Upon receiving Crossbones' invitation, Patch instantly changed his attitude, saying, "What's wrong? Aren't you going to buy it? I can't stand your poor taste..."

Crossbones' smile froze on his face. He had just said not to touch it if he wasn't going to buy it, so why was he now forcing him to buy it!

Looking at the items on the stall, Crossbones pointed to what was probably the cheapest thing—a pile of trash and scraps—and asked, "How much is this?"

Patch quickly wrapped up the pile of trash and stuffed it into Crossbones's arms, saying, "Thanks for your patronage, brother! Thanks for your patronage, sweetheart! Only 100,000! No bargaining!"

For the sake of the mission, Crossbones still held a sliver of hope for the item in his arms; it was so expensive, it must be useful...

After paying, Patch smiled and packed up the items on the stall, then winked at Crossbones, signaling him to follow him.

At the top of the Colosseum, where one can see half of Rome, Crossbones handed the Hydra communicator to Patch.

Hydra's needs are actually quite simple: to have greater power and deterrence, but this is becoming increasingly impossible in the current global situation.

Hydra then turned its attention to the Titans, those world-destroying creatures that could become new weapons.

The last Hydra team died so easily at the feet of the MUTOs, while the Greedy Ones took all the MUTO eggs.

The greedy are elusive, so Hydra pinned its hopes on Patch, who claimed to be able to get everything.

After hearing Hydra's demands, Patch casually relayed the message to the Greedy One.

So when the Greedy One stepped across the flames and appeared before Patch and Crossbones, only Patch laughed and said, "How about that? Pretty impressive, huh! Go thank me, you old man!"

Looking at the greedy man before them, the Hydra masterminds were practically cursing. They'd only asked Patch for his contact information; they hadn't just summoned the real boss.

How should this deal proceed? Hydra fell silent for a moment.

Seeing this, Patch persisted, "Hey, you're not going to not buy it, are you? That's so stingy. Being poor can become a habit, you need to know when to stop! Really..."

Patch's words put Hydra in a difficult position once again. They had no choice but to grit their teeth and continue.

The greedy one took over the conversation and went to Hydra to discuss the price of King Ghidorah's head and the MUTO eggs.

Patch, on the other hand, acted as if to say, "You know your stuff, I'll sell you more," and packed up the scraps from his stall to sell to Crossbones.

Patch, looking pleased, patted Crossbones on the shoulder, trying to get him to bring in more customers. Crossbones could only grit his teeth and convince himself that the things he bought would be useful.

The greedy man's deal was swift; he had reached an agreement with Hydra in just a few words. Kevin's head and two MUTO eggs were exchanged for one Hydra operation.

"After all, assassinations and deaths are not uncommon in history for those temporarily residing in the White House, are they...?"

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Chapter 423: Wakanda: A Strong Start but a Weak End

The greedy, or rather, the utterly devastated, do not care about the situation in Wakanda.

That golden apple will eventually return to his hands in some way, but the one belonging to the Ami government is another matter.

After extensive investigation, it was discovered that the golden apple that Mustache originally possessed was transferred to Armenia in various ways after the war.

At first, Ash thought the golden apple was the source of Spicy Crispy Technology, but in the end, it benefited Ami.

But the longer you stay in this world, the more you can feel the greatness of humankind. They do not rely on external forces to drive their own development; every step of their technological development leaves a clear footprint.

So, where should that golden apple be?

Ash reminisces about his world and everything about World War II in Marvel. Is Spicy Crispy just because of the charm of his mustache?

What if that golden apple possessed the power to bewitch people?

So where should it be located after the war?

After much deliberation, Ash finally settled on a place that everyone cared about but no one paid attention to: the briefcase of the temporary resident of the White House.

Legend has it that it was the launching medium for the mushroom bomb, and a guarantee of safety for the temporary residents of the White House when they went out.

However, Ash, as one of the people who reached the pinnacle of this world, fully understood the launch process of the mushroom cloud bomb. For them, all it took was a phone call; there was no need for such complicated procedures or devices.

The contents of that suitcase are easy to guess. The only item that could guarantee one's safety and also have a deterrent effect is the golden apple taken from the mustachioed man's hand.

So how do we obtain the items carried by the temporary residents of the White House?

Hydra really delivered a perfect opportunity to Ash, just when Ash was about to fall asleep.

All it takes is a Ghidorah head and two insignificant MUTO eggs to get that heavily protected person transferred away from the White House.

Next, all that's needed is a little push to spread the word, and someone will naturally take care of everything.

This process doesn't even require the greedy person to do anything.

Hydra got what they wanted, the greedy got all the golden apples, and everyone was happy!

The greedy man thought for a moment and tossed a recording device to Crossbones, who was being forced to buy it by Patch.

Seeing the questioning look in Crossbones' eyes, the Greedy One said, "Consider it a bonus. Hydra should contribute to protecting the Earth!"

Having gained a breather, Crossbones felt relieved and ran off the Colosseum with his equipment.

Patch looked regretfully at Crossbones as he left and said, "Give me a little more time, and I can pack up all the junk I have and sell it!"

"You're just trying to fleece one sheep?"

Patch said dejectedly, "The world has changed, and it's not easy being a scammer anymore. I haven't had a single case in six months. Everyone in the world is involved in telecom and internet fraud, and traditional industries have suffered a severe blow..."

The greedy man was at a loss for words. If Patch continued, he might even consider himself a successor to the traditional industry.

"By the way, Greirit seems to be making some moves lately. Do you know what's going on?"

The greedy man casually mentioned Greirit, the thief who had helped him on his path of redemption.

Grellett of the Undead Settlement is a unique person to Patch.

They had known each other for a long time; a conman and a thief, yet they always managed to forge a unique friendship at certain times.

Grellett even saved Patch's life, which made Patch always feel indebted to Grellett.

In the past Dark Souls world, missing the chance to save the Onion Knight at the bottom of the well would lead to a crisis when Greyrett utilizes his class's unique abilities.

Patch will wear the Onion Knight's gear to rescue his long-acknowledged friend.

"How would I know anything about a thief? You've asked the wrong person!"

So now, when Patch hears that Greyret is in trouble, he pretends to answer casually while constantly tidying up his belongings, but his ears are already perked up, afraid of missing any important news.

"Is that so? Well then... never mind... may he rest in peace in his grave..."

The greedy man hesitated to speak, but in the end he stepped into the flames, leaving Patch alone anxiously waiting in place.

This tantalizing remark made Patch jump up and down in frustration.

"Ashfall! Explain yourself! What exactly happened?!"

Patches grumbled and wished Ash would come back to life, his face dark as he embarked on the path to the Dark Souls world; he had to go see his friend.

The situation between Grellett and Patch may not be a bad thing, but the recording equipment that Crossbones brought back may not be a good thing for Hydra.

The recording device was secretly used by Laura to record a conversation between Nick Fury and King T'Chaka of Wakanda.

Although the dialogue was brief, it already illustrated the nature of Wakanda.

Most importantly, Nick Fury appeared!

Catching Nick Fury in the act presents an opportunity not only for S.H.I.E.L.D. but also for Hydra.

Only by eliminating the hidden dangers that were created in the past can we move forward steadily.

Thus, with Hydra's unanimous consent, the recording was immediately presented to the five-member World Security Council.

After listening to the recording, the five-person group no longer needed to discuss it; they simply nodded to each other and decided the fate of Wakanda.

How long would it take for a group like the World Security Council to overthrow a small country?

The staff report indicated that a complete takeover would take eight hours, while destruction would only take fifteen minutes. This fifteen minutes also included the time it would take to issue the order for the aircraft to taxi out of the hangar.

But now, neither the Gallic Foreign Legion, which is already at the city gates, nor the various observer groups have issued any orders to attack.

The occasionally fluctuating protective shield in front of them became an insurmountable barrier separating the two sides.