Kamen Rider ZZZ, the American comic book spiritual mentor

Upon hearing this, Pietro, who had been silent all along, pursed his lips. His sister had already fallen for him and completely lost her senses, but the clever Pietro was different.

Although this mysterious armored man helped them escape their cage, he must have wanted something in return for all the effort he put in.

Pietro was filled with complex emotions, but he didn't show it.

For the twins, a brief period of peace was enough.

Lin Nan ate a wild fruit and felt slightly full. While recovering her energy, she thought about what to do next.

Bringing the twins back to New York would immediately attract the attention of S.H.I.E.L.D., and given the organization's nature, their first thought would likely be to investigate and bring them under their control, especially considering the presence of Hydra within their ranks...

The twins, who haven't even grown up yet, will immediately be at the center of the storm, something Lin Nan doesn't want to see.

Then what should be done?

Lin Nan still thought of Tony Stark. Besides his armor and intelligence, the only other superpower of this guy was his wealth. He was richer than a country, and his close relationship with the military and S.H.I.E.L.D. was enough to solve most problems.

It's unclear whether Iron Man will lend a hand. Now that Whiplash is gone, and Hammer Industries is a complete idiot, utterly disregarded by Iron Man, this genius probably spends all his time researching armor...

It's like transforming into an armored tank, firing wherever there's artillery...

And Black Widow, at this point in time, should still be lurking around Iron Man; this needs to be mentioned.

Putting aside Quicksilver's incredible speed, Wanda's chaos magic has grown far too powerful, and there can be no risk whatsoever.

Let's think of a way to contact Iron Man first.

"Here, have a bite too." Wanda held half a honeycomb to Lin Nan's mouth.

Lin Nan subconsciously opened her mouth and swallowed it, but accidentally bit Wanda's half index finger as well. It was slightly cool, soft and sweet.

He froze when he sensed what it was.

Wanda recoiled as if electrocuted, her cheeks flushed: "You...eat first, I'll pass some to Pietro."

Lin Nan seemed to still have the sensation lingering in her mouth, and feeling somewhat embarrassed, she quickly nodded.

Pietro closed his eyes tightly, hoping that what he had just witnessed was an illusion. He ate the food his sister handed him, chewing hard until his jaw muscles swelled up as if he were eating something else entirely.

For a moment, Wanda blushed, Lin Nan was at a loss, and Pietro gritted his teeth, making the scene somewhat awkward.

Time is a wonderful thing; after a while, the awkwardness seemed to have dissipated somewhat.

Wanda took off her coat, hesitated for a moment, then moved to Lin Nan's side and draped it over him.

Lin Nan was taken aback and looked up at Wanda.

He's not Spider-Man, and it's not an exaggeration to say he dated eighteen women in his past life, so he can clearly sense Wanda's affection for him.

"You wear it, I'm not too cold."

Wanda shook her head and insisted on draping the cloak over Lin Nan's shoulders.

Feeling the girl's care and persistence, Lin Nan felt a warmth in her heart, put on her coat, and sat down to meditate.

When the sun was high in the sky, Lin Nan opened his eyes, stood up and said, "I'm going out to find something. You guys wait here for me and don't wander off."

Wanda nodded obediently: "Go ahead, I'll protect Pietro."

"it is good."

Lin Nan went out the door without transforming and walked away. He planned to get some money to buy a phone and a SIM card so he could contact Tony Stark.

See if there's anything valuable nearby. We can't go too far yet; Wanda's abilities are prone to getting out of control, and Pietro is injured. If Hydra gets close, the consequences will be unimaginable.

After walking through the woods for a long time, he found something interesting using his senses.

Several high-hardness alloy drill bits, left behind by an unknown person, and a few animal teeth gleaming faintly, should not have appeared in this backward country.

It should be worth some money. He put it in the inside pocket of his coat and went back the way he came.

By the time they reached the vicinity of the cabin, it was nearly dusk.

Wanda was squatting by the stream outside the wooden house, carefully drawing water with a broken tin can.

Hearing footsteps, she suddenly looked up and saw Lin Nan. Her wariness disappeared, and she quickly lowered her head, pretending to be focused on fetching water.

"I found something useful. I'll go to the city tomorrow and see if I can exchange it for some money," Lin Nan said.

Wanda looked up at Lin Nan. The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the treetops, casting dappled light on his face, and his dark eyes were utterly calm.

Her heart skipped a beat for no reason.

Thump, thump…

"Is it dangerous to go into the city?" she asked.

Lin Nan nodded: "A little, but it's not a big problem. I don't care about my own safety, but I'm worried about you."

"Us?" Wanda asked, puzzled.

"Wanda, you must learn to control your power, understand?"

Lin Nan's tone was somewhat serious, which made the girl feel embarrassed. She lowered her head, looking a little disappointed.

The powerful force within her seemed to bring her nothing but trouble and pain.

“I don’t know how to control it…it’s chaotic and terrifying…” Wanda whispered.

Lin Nan crouched down beside her and whispered comfortingly, "Power itself is nothing to be afraid of. What's truly terrifying is uncontrolled power and the people who are controlled by it."

"Think about it, when you escaped from the base, did that force obey you, even if only for a moment?"

Wanda's eyes lit up. Yes, at that moment, she imagined her strength as a giant hand and successfully pushed the two Hydra soldiers away.

Chapter 77 Silver Fox

Lin Nan looked at Wanda with gentle, calm, and focused gaze and said, "At that time, it was because you had a strong will that overcame the chaos and fear."

"If I'm not mistaken, the energy within you is closely connected to your emotions and desires."

"The angrier and more fearful you are, the more chaotic and destructive it will become."

"If you have a strong enough will, you may be able to gradually find a way to take control amidst the chaos."

“Willingness…” Wanda repeated, lost in thought.

"Yes, for you, the most important desire is to protect Pietro; that is the strongest and purest desire."

"Try to imagine your power as a giant shield protecting him, a spear that cuts through thorns."

"If you can't control it precisely at this stage, then shift your focus to guiding it."

As he spoke, Lin Nan stretched out his hand, and the crimson energy from the physical impact gathered in his palm, slowly forming a weak rotating vortex.

"Look, it's like this."

Wanda stared wide-eyed at the incredible scene before her.

Compared to the power she possessed, this power was insignificant, but it was still full of rage. This gentle yet exquisite presentation broadened her horizons.

Wanda said softly, "May I try?"

"Of course you can. Start with the smallest one, like the tree in front, and try to make its small branches sway gently."

Wanda took a deep breath, closed her eyes, her fingertips trembling slightly, and the simplest thought echoed in her mind: "Just a sway of the branch, just a little bit..."

At first, nothing happened.

She lowered her head, looking somewhat dejected.

Lin Nan's voice came from behind: "Don't rush, take your time. Your power is a part of you. The first thing you need to do is accept its existence, just like breathing, which is something you are born with."

Wanda gently bit her red lips, communicating with the red power within her for the first time without resistance, silently feeling the primal throbbing deep within her bloodline.

Then, she pointed her fingertip at the withered leaf again and gave a clear command: "Move!"

hum...

For the first time, the dark red energy within her body fluctuated rather obediently, and her fair fingertips were tinged with a faint red light.

At the same time, the withered leaf on the branch trembled slightly.

This tiny tremor made Wanda's heart pound wildly.

She succeeded! For the second time in her life, the dark red power deep within her bloodline responded to her will!

She turned around with great surprise, looking at Lin Nan with burning eyes, her face flushed, like a little girl yearning for praise.

Lin Nan didn't hold back his praise, smiling as he said, "Well done. Remember this feeling. Great abilities are accumulated through countless micro-managements. Take it slow."

"Yes!" Wanda nodded vigorously, a flame of hope burning in her deep brown eyes.

Lin Nan wanted to pat Wanda's head, and just as he was about to reach out, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he abruptly looked towards the direction of the cabin. At the same time, he gestured to Wanda, signaling her to be quiet.

He heard footsteps coming from the other end of the cabin.

Although he tried to be quiet, he still couldn't escape Lin Nan's enhanced hearing.

Lin Nan instantly went into battle mode, signaling Wanda to hide behind a tree, while he himself, like a cheetah, stealthily moved toward the direction of the sound.

As he got closer, he heard the footsteps seem to pause for a moment, and the person seemed to be listening.

Lin Nan held her breath and lay face down on the damp fallen leaves, observing through the gaps in the leaves.

A few seconds later, a figure emerged sideways from the bushes.

She was a woman who looked to be around thirty years old. Her features were deep yet gentle, and she exuded a gentle aura. Although she was wearing a loose-fitting urban outdoor outfit, it could not hide her soft and graceful temperament.

The woman's gaze lingered for a moment by the stream where Lin Nan and Wanda had just been, then looked at the half-open door of the cabin, her brows furrowing slightly.

Lin Nan quickly assessed that they didn't look like combat personnel, but their alertness suggested they weren't ordinary people.

Why would she appear in such a desolate, remote mountain forest?

He also noticed that the woman's right hand was on her waist, and that the pocket in that position was bulging, and the shape looked like a pistol.

The woman then took a black metal device out of her coat pocket, opened it, and looked down at the screen.

Her expression was focused, as if she were comparing something.

Afterwards, she packed up the equipment, put her backpack back on, stared at the cabin for a long time, and then turned to leave.