The Two Faces of the Villain[Comprehensive]

Chapter 105 Exit?New order?

After Lieutenant Barnes' funeral... the Winter Soldier felt empty instead.

Although there is no need for the Winter Soldier to do anything at the real funeral, Barnes' complicated emotions about the funeral finally made him feel the sense of participation in the funeral.After the funeral, the Winter Soldier was completely idle.The tasks of the Winter Soldier's bodyguard and driver were temporarily put on hold in order to prevent their identities from being exposed, and the task of teaching and protecting Vladimir was completely regarded by Crossbones as their own responsibility.

Because they saw how much Saitama attached to Barnes, neither the Justice Society nor Hydra wanted to give the Winter Soldier a task.And Saitama himself...is not someone who can arrange others, and his laissez-faire attitude is probably to let Barnes arrange himself.

However, the Winter Soldier is not someone who can arrange himself, so he is reduced to the fate of being completely idle.

He hides in the justice building every day thinking about life, and he doesn't know what to do.

"Hey, Brooklyn, do you plan to find a new job?" Eddie also slowed down from his busy life after the funeral of the Winter Soldier.Eddie also knew that Lieutenant Barnes, who was newly named Brooklyn, had nothing to do, so Eddie came over to see if he could give the Winter Soldier some constructive ideas.

The Winter Soldier watched Eddie with indifferent eyes.

"Would you like to work at my newspaper?" Eddie had already gotten used to the indifferent attitude of the Winter Soldier, and he grinned cheerfully and indifferently, and soon revealed his real purpose of wanting to pry the Winter Soldier away.

Barnes frowned slightly.

He really didn't expect this, Eddie actually wanted him to work at a newspaper...?

But of course the Winter Soldier didn't think that he had any writing ability, and he didn't know how Eddie had such an idea.

Barnes also doesn't think Eddie wants to hire him as a bodyguard, after all, Eddie has Venom to protect him.

"It's like this, my "Why Newspaper" is now... famous.But in fact, as you should know, we didn't really get back into operation, and we didn't even publish a newspaper. "Eddie explained with a smile.

The reputation of Eddie's "Why Newspaper" is unquestionable. Although they haven't even published a revolutionary newspaper, they are still immediately ranked among the top newspapers in the United States.Part of the newspaper's fame is naturally based on the public's unconditional support and love for the Justice Society, and part of it is because the "Why Newspaper" online column has not flinched in this Winter Soldier incident. After the funeral, the public's sympathy and admiration for Lieutenant Barnes naturally turned to their preference for "Why Newspaper".

A good reputation is naturally a good thing.

Since he has such a unique opportunity and resources, Eddie is of course ready to do a good job.

"I don't know what this has to do with me." Although Barnes understands Eddie's situation, he doesn't think the re-operation of "Why Newspaper" has anything to do with him. He obviously has nothing to offer Eddie's newspaper. help.

"That's right, I'm going to make persistent efforts and publish another biography of Captain America," Eddie said.

"..." The Winter Soldier instantly understood that Eddie had come to ask him to write a book.

"It's like this, we are planning the innovative newspaper of "Why Newspaper", and the first issue of "Justice Weekly" will be released soon.However, "Why the newspaper" I plan to continue to let my former boss manage it, because in managing the newspaper, I think my former boss has more experience than me. "Eddie explained in detail, "I am currently more interested in another project, which was also proposed by the Green Goblin, to create a publishing house that specializes in publishing books and comics about heroes. "

"In fact, because of publishing your book this time, the Green Goblin has already bought a publishing house." Eddie said.

The unsurprised Winter Soldier: "..." That sounds like exactly what the CEO Osborn would do.

"Have you decided on a name?" Barnes suddenly had the leisure to ask the publisher's name.

"...Well, it's called "How to Publishing House". "Eddie was silent for a while and said, "It was also started by the Green Goblin. "

The Winter Soldier nodded, and the new name of the publishing house was within everyone's expectations.

"All in all, I am indeed more interested in this publishing house now, and I will focus on supporting works about heroes in the next time." Eddie sighed helplessly. Anyway, the Green Goblin has completely grasped him in terms of name. All naming rights, "So, Brooklyn, I want to ask you if you have any interest in the Captain America biography?"

"Steve...agreed?" The Winter Soldier looked at Eddie suspiciously.

"So, isn't this starting with you?" Eddie raised his eyebrows and said with a smile that did not hide it.

Winter Soldier: "..." Start with me.

According to Eddie's idea, if he can get the Winter Soldier into the group, will Captain America be far behind?

Not to mention a biography of Captain America, maybe he can take advantage of the opportunity to completely pull Captain America into his company.

The Winter Soldier also immediately figured out what Eddie was thinking. It has to be said that he felt that Eddie's plan was very feasible.

"I refuse." However, Barnes categorically refused.

Whether it is the new biography of him as the protagonist, or the much-anticipated funeral of the Winter Soldier, Barnes, who does not want to participate, feels... very tossed.Now that Eddie came again, trying to instigate him to continue to toss, the Winter Soldier naturally had no idea at all.

What's more, now that everyone has a copy of "Lieutenant Barnes-The Glory of the Justice Society", is it necessary to have another copy of "Captain America-Immortality in the Old Times and the New Century"?Maybe, in the future, it can be sold as a set of double volumes?

Hearing the Winter Soldier's firm refusal, Eddie didn't speak for a moment, as if he was thinking about how to persuade Barnes.

"Actually, it doesn't matter if we don't start with you, because...Captain America is easy to persuade." Eddie said.

The Winter Soldier is silent, and yes, he also knows that his old friend Steve is too easy to talk to.

If Eddie mentioned it to Captain America, Steve might struggle for a while, but he still wouldn't reject Eddie's proposal.

In that case, Captain America's biography... I'm afraid it's a certainty.

"...Janos sent you to find me?" The Winter Soldier suddenly understood.

Eddie nodded slowly.

The Winter Soldier sighed.

It can only be said that the organization has not forgotten him.

Genos looked at Barnes who was more boring than the teacher every day, and felt that the most suitable thing for now was to put the Winter Soldier to Eddie.

Eddie understood what Genos meant, and of course Eddie would be happy if the Winter Soldier could really work with him.

However, Eddie didn't want to say it clearly at the beginning, he just wanted to use his eloquence to recruit the Winter Soldier into the gang.

"I see." Since it was Genos' arrangement, the Winter Soldier had no intention of refusing.

"I think this job is still very interesting. Just take a look at the manuscripts and comics they submitted. As long as you think it looks good, we will publish it. Think about it, everyone will be working hard to catch up with new updates, and You can see the manuscript right away." Eddie said excitedly, "If there is a book you particularly like, you can go talk to the Green Goblin, maybe he can make a movie for you."

Eddie is discovering a new pinnacle of life for the Winter Soldier. Speaking of which, even Eddie himself is very yearning.

Winter Soldier: "..." And then, do you want to buy a film and television company by the way?

That's how Barnes's current arrangement was settled, starting with working in Eddie's company.

"Brooklyn will currently work in Eddie's new publishing house." Genos reported to Saitama.

Saitama nodded, thinking that the Winter Soldier and Eddie really have a good relationship.

"Teacher, Captain America wants to see you." Genos said.

"Steve?" Although Saitama was a little confused, but Captain America wanted to see him, and Saitama would definitely meet him.

The captain led Captain America into the meeting room. The blond man looked very serious, as if he had encountered something troublesome again.

"What's wrong?" Even Saitama could tell that Captain America was in trouble.

"It's about the United Nations," Steve said.

Captain America knows that when the matter of the United Nations is mentioned, Saitama, who is extremely wise, must know what is going on.

Saitama: "..." Huh?What is the United Nations?

"Saitama, what do you think? Do you think I should sign that agreement?" Captain America was indeed struggling. The "Sokovia Agreement" jointly signed by the United Nations and other countries was put in front of the Avengers very early. , this agreement is undoubtedly completely aimed at the existence of the Avengers and gives restrictions.Based on his distrust of politics and his insistence on democracy and peace, Captain America rejected this agreement, which is equivalent to limiting the hero's right to freedom, right to know and right to act.

However, for the destruction of Sokovia this time, the Avengers must bear the responsibility.

Captain America also knows that this "Sokovia Agreement" is the answer they, as the Avengers, should hand over.

It can be said that the Avengers have now compromised the "Sokovia Agreement", and the final hurdle lies with Captain America.Before the Winter Soldier was captured, the United Nations was ready to use this opportunity to make Captain America compromise.But unexpectedly, the Winter Soldier died in their hands, which instead gave Captain America a chance to maneuver.Only now, the Winter Soldier's funeral is completely over, and Captain America can no longer avoid this question.

The Avengers have no position to reject the "Sokovia Agreement", this is something Captain America knows.The Sokovia incident, the catastrophe brought to Sokovia due to the mistakes of the Avengers, made them inevitably bear heavy responsibilities.Not only Sokovia, but other countries also insisted on restricting the Avengers.

Heroes are needed, but in order to avoid such a disaster again, these unscrupulous avengers must be completely under the watchful eye and supervised. Captain America can fully understand this idea.But is Captain America right to doubt such a compromise?A hero's freedom is fully regulated, what's the difference between this and a criminal?After they choose to give up their freedom and become weapons of the United Nations and the government, can they still get the right to know?If they encounter an order against their will, should they carry it out or disobey it?

What if the existence of a hero is merely...a weapon used by others?

The Justice Society is completely different from the Avengers. Their status in the hearts of the people has reached an unshakable level, and they can't find any excuses at all. Neither the United Nations nor the government dare to confront the Justice Society.In particular, the last time the Justice Society disbanded due to its uncompromising attitude, it aroused strong public outrage. It can be said that the sensation caused by that time just made the United Nations give up the idea of ​​supervising the Justice Society at the same time.

And, Tony's right, for people to represent democracy, just a heroic organization they trust is enough.At present, the Justice Society has completely become an organization that is completely trusted by the people.In contrast, people will naturally think that the Avengers, as a hero organization founded and supported by S.H.I.E.L.D., accept government control as a matter of course.

The Avengers' acceptance of the Sokovia Accords is, in fact, something people want to see.

Since it is the expectation of the public, this makes it more difficult for Captain America to choose.

However, Captain America knows that the Sokovia Accords are only the first step in supervising heroes.

The Justice Society will always be under the watchful eye of the United Nations, just waiting to be caught by the United Nations to make Saitama compromise.

If the Avengers all compromise, the Justice Society's position in future negotiations will inevitably be shaken.

Therefore, Captain America came to look for Saitama, and also wanted to know what Saitama's attitude towards the "Sokovia Agreement" was.

If Saitama has shown that it is absolutely impossible to accept a compromise with the government, then Captain America will not have any hesitation. Even if he is the only one in the Avengers who refuses to sign, he will fight to the end.As long as he keeps choosing not to compromise, it is impossible for the United Nations to carry out the next monitoring plan to target the Justice Society or other heroes.

Saitama's expression was calm, but he was thinking about the agreement.

It seems that I have heard the agreement before, but it seems to be a long time ago, and Saitama has no impression.Since they don't remember, then the things that should be agreed have nothing to do with them, and I don't know why Captain America came to him specifically for this.

"I don't have any ideas." Saitama didn't think much about it, thinking it shouldn't be an important matter, "...you decide for yourself?"

In fact, too many people always come to Saitama, hoping that he can make the final decision.

And Saitama is also habitual, pushing the problem back intact, you can arrange it yourself.

Captain America looked at Saitama and sighed deeply.

Steve knew that Saitama must have seen his thoughts, but Saitama didn't need him to fight for the Justice Society, so he said let him make his own decision, and let him not worry about the Justice Society's position at all.

Before Captain America had any more conversations with Saitama, he received a call for assembly, asking him to return to the Avengers Building within half an hour.Captain America frowned, that can no longer stay here.

"Then I'll go first." Captain America said helplessly, "Saitama, I still want to know your thoughts and plans. I will come to you tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, and we will talk about it then."

Saitama: "..." No, I really don't have any ideas.

When Crossbones sent Captain America out of the building again, Crossbones spoke unexpectedly.

"Captain, I think you should sign that agreement."

"Why?" Captain America asked in surprise.

"Because you violated the order, the agreement exists to maintain order." Crossbones explained so simply.

Captain America was stunned, this was the first time he had thought of... such a reason.

order, eh?

"If in the future, the United Nations also maintains the position of maintaining order and makes the Justice Society a heroic organization under their full control, will Saitama also compromise because of this?" Captain America said, staring at the crossbones with questioning and negative eyes.

"No." Crossbones said affirmatively.

"In this case, why did you..." Captain America looked at the crossbones puzzled.

"Because the positions of the Avengers and the Justice Society are different, you can only choose to obey the order." Crossbones said with a smile, "and we establish order."

Captain America looked at the crossbones in shock, and he suddenly felt as if he was meeting this hero named "Captain" for the first time.

Soon, Captain America understood what Crossbones meant.The Avengers are all recruited by SHIELD. They have accepted SHIELD's control from the very beginning, and everything is in accordance with the order of the government.But from the perspective of the government, they violated the order step by step on their own initiative, so the government and the United Nations are qualified to make them obey the order.

But the Justice Society was different, they exceeded all expectations.That said, the creation of the Justice Society was outside of Order from the start.In fact, if you think about it carefully, the Justice Society itself has always been outside the established order.And the last time S.H.I.E.L.D. and the government compromised the Justice Society, it represented in a sense that they recognized the Justice Society's own order.

The Justice Association, it seems that there has never been any external order binding them, only the order established by Saitama is maintaining the Justice Association.

It's just that the captain's tone...was a little too arrogant.

It's like belittling the government and the Avengers.

Captain America looked at the captain with complicated eyes, feeling a strange feeling in his heart.

"Captain America, I can guess that there are countless reasons in your heart that prevent you from signing this agreement. The most important point is freedom. Once the hero compromises, it means that you have lost your freedom. And this freedom also includes You must obey all orders, whether you support it or not." Crossbones didn't care what Captain America thought of him, and just continued, "For example... in the New York War, the government's plan to destroy the entire Manhattan If you sign the agreement, maybe you will be the next one to deliver the nuclear bomb. For example, if some dirty and dark orders are issued because of the selfishness of the government, or Hydra has infiltrated the United Nations.”

A subtle look of horror appeared on Captain America's face.

The captain's words made him think of something he had never thought of.

What if Hydra's minions have infiltrated the United Nations?

What if it is Hydra's plan to let the Avengers accept control and orders?

So did Hydra get the chance to control the Avengers?Even let them do things for Hydra, and become Hydra's weapons without knowing it?Like SHIELD's Insight Project before?

And this also indicates that all heroes will be exposed to the threat of Hydra all the time.

"More important than freedom is trust."

Crossbones knew that, having said this, Captain America would no longer be able to compromise with the United Nations.

"All the heroes of the Justice Society know that their whereabouts and every move are completely under the supervision of the Justice Society. You can take it as that they all accept tasks unconditionally, obey orders unconditionally, and never question everything about the Justice Society. Even The sudden disbandment of the Justice Society, and no one questioned Mr. Saitama's thoughts." Crossbones asked with a smile, "In fact, the heroes of the Justice Society are not free, but do you think they will care?"

Captain America knows, and the heroes don't care.

Or, to explain it in terms of order, it means that this is already the order of the Justice Association.

Everyone accepts order the moment they join the Justice Society.

And Saitama is the criterion of order.

The heroes will not feel that they have lost their freedom, because they have the freedom within the order.

Even being able to become a hero under Saitama's order has become something that makes heroes proud and ordinary people yearn for.

"Captain America, in fact, don't think about any noble reasons, you just don't trust him." Crossbones pointed out.

Captain America was silent.

Crossbones looked at Captain America's frowning expression, but secretly smiled in his heart.

Unexpectedly, even if Hydra did not specifically target Captain America, Captain America would eventually be persecuted by the country he defended.

"Mr. Saitama, I have been very worried about your situation, Captain." Crossbones sighed at this moment.

"Saitama..." Captain America froze.

"However, it is difficult for Mr. Saitama to give you advice. The introduction of the "Sokovia Agreement" is aimed at your Avengers, the destruction of Sokovia, the anger of the people, and the anxiety of governments. From a standpoint, you Avengers do not There is no room for rejection." Crossbones said in a helpless tone, "Captain America, your best choice is to compromise. However, Mr. Saitama also knows what you think, and you are not willing to compromise. But if you are not willing to compromise ... Then, the situation for you, Captain, will only become more difficult. From the current point of view, no matter whether you sign this agreement or not, you will no longer have freedom to speak of, Captain."

"Yeah... Saitama, you've also thought about me a lot." Captain America frowned, and nodded with a wry smile.

"Mr. Saitama will do his best to consider and help everyone who is in trouble. What's more, you are the friend of Mr. Saitama. Of course, Mr. Saitama wants to help you." Crossbones nodded and said, "In fact, Saitama Mister still has another way, but because he has been hesitating, he didn't tell you."

"What?" Steve asked after a pause.

Crossbones stared fixedly at Captain America, laying the groundwork until now, of course for the most important sentence——

"Captain America, you can quit the Avengers and join the Justice Society."