General Hale wasn't here to surrender, at least not from the look of her face.
"I thought I could see your daughter, Hale." Gideon Malik stepped forward to greet her against the strong wind whipped up by the helicopter. She was a very clean and tidy woman, wearing a simple black women's dress.
She was wearing a suit and a heavy velvet coat. Her long blond hair was tied into a tight bun on the back of her head. Even her makeup was not as refined as that of ordinary women. Her nails were cut very short and she did not wear any jewelry.
Revealing a capable temperament. "I even specially prepared a gift for her!"
"I don't know where you heard these rumors from, Gideon." General Hale's expression remained unchanged, "I am still unmarried."
"Oh, I must have remembered it wrong. I'm sorry, I'm too old." Gideon Malik shouted with a smile, "Follow me quickly, the temperature in the Alps is too low. I have already ordered
Start the fire and you can warm yourself up. Tonight is a good time to drink mulled wine, and you must always drink the wine Stephanie picked herself."
"My pleasure, Gideon." General Hale followed Gideon Malick off the tarmac.
This is an ancient castle that was built hundreds of years ago and once belonged to a down-and-out noble. The previous generation of the Malik family speaker bought it after the First World War and used it as a summer resort in the summer. Summer
At that time, the air here was cool, and you could still see green pastures and scattered sheep. However, it is winter now, and the cold wind in the mountains carries some snowflakes, wandering in the passage made of black stone bricks. Although
General Hale was wearing heavy clothes, but she was still livid from the cold. The warmth brought by the brazier lit in the passage was negligible. The burning wood, the smell of fuel and the burning metal almost made her feel like she was in a war workshop.
.
Even though she knew her bodyguards were following her, she was still uneasy about this negotiation. The sound of the helicopter engine became farther and farther away, and finally disappeared completely in the winding passage. Gideon Malik stretched out his hand,
Inviting General Hale up the stairs. "Maybe I need a companion." She took Gideon Malik's arm. "I think I might get lost."
"It's a pleasure, ma'am." Gideon Malik replied with a smile, leading General Hale into the castle. Unlike what he imagined, this is not a deep and dark horror lair, but a gorgeous and warm one.
In the palace, General Hale thought he had entered the king's room in a trance - a crimson flag hung on the throne in the center, with a soaring eagle embroidered with golden silk thread, surrounded by golden laurels
Above it, and above the smaller seat next to the throne, hangs another flag. It is made of pure black as the background, with white lines as the ancient legendary Hydra. In addition, there are some shields with coats of arms.
They were neatly arranged on the walls on both sides of the hall. Although General Hale had never studied heraldry, she could still tell what those badges represented.
Snakes, scales and fangs, these emblems all have these elements.
These are the emblems of the Hydra family.
"The most important role of history is to let us understand where we come from." Gideon Malik patted General Hale's palm. He felt that the woman's fingers were as cold as the snow-covered branches outside the castle.
General Hale smiled and expressed that he was extremely interested in history.
"It's still too cold here, let's go to the warm room to taste delicious food." He led General Hale through a door. General Hale was surprised to find some women in dark armor standing here. She keenly
She was aware of the high technology contained in those armors. Ever since the Ministry of Defense's plan to force Tony Stark to hand over the technology failed, the United States' power armor research was on the same starting line as other countries. She did not expect that the Malik family would still
It has this kind of technical strength.
Gideon Malik did not introduce the women, but introduced the portraits hanging in the corridor to General Hale. "Every portrait here is of a person who once had great achievements and outstanding contributions." He said,
"Including the Malik family."
General Hale forced a smile and said, "I'm glad you can open up the history of the Malik family to me, but you know I don't have much time."
"Sorry, I've made an old mistake again. I'm too old. Please follow me." He led General Hale to continue walking forward. The further he walked, the darker the light in the corridor became. The electric light disappeared.
, there were only lit candles and lanterns. General Hale saw something shining in front, and she thought it was a light.
It was a giant wearing gorgeous golden armor. He had occupied all sights since he appeared. The height of the corridor seemed to be barely able to accommodate his presence. He was like a golden statue wearing a crimson cloak and thick golden shoulder armor.
There are sculptures of skulls and eagle wings, the sun, the moon, flowers and trees, runes and animals. Various exquisite reliefs are carefully engraved on the surface of his armor. Priceless gems are decorated on the breastplate and armplate.
It reflected the candlelight in the corridor. The pointed helmet with its wings spread like an eagle was decorated with red tassels. The huge halberd that could not be used by ordinary people was loaded with weapons of astonishing caliber.
General Hale felt that her courage was getting thinner as she got closer to the giant. She had to use all her willpower not to scream and throw away, not to order the bodyguards behind her to shoot. She regretted that she was not prepared enough.
I never expected that the Malik family has such strength.
No, that's not right!
She suddenly understood Gideon Malik's intention of taking her around the hall. Gideon Malik told her in a tactful way that Hydra now has an owner, and these are the owners of the Malik family.
The power he possesses. Super soldiers, power armor... General Hale has no doubt that this is just the tip of the iceberg of the power possessed by that mysterious man.
She is now the one who has come to surrender, and she must show her worth.
When the giant spoke, General Hale felt as if the air in his lungs was being sucked out.
"He's waiting for you." the giant said. He raised his arm in a gesture of invitation. Only then did General Hale notice that this was not a piece of medieval armor, but a piece of armor that humankind's current technology could not yet complete.
Powered armor. He looked at General Hale's bodyguards, "Only you, and you. Except you."
"We all understand, Constantine." Gideon nodded, opened the door, and then dragged General Hale, who was still in a daze, and walked in. Gideon did not want to blame General Hale for his performance.
Her ability to be so calm is the result of many years of military training. The first time he saw the Guards, his performance was even worse than hers. General Hale's bodyguard hesitated, not knowing whether he should follow him.
After checking the thickness of the shoulder armor, I felt that the pistol I was carrying could not penetrate such protection, or even leave a trace on it.
"She will be fine." The giant spoke again, "As long as she can satisfy my master."
"Your master?" The bodyguard felt that all the nerves in his body were calling the police. He felt the danger of the giant in front of him. His fingers were numb and his legs and feet were weak, but his many years of service experience allowed him to barely stand up instead of falling to the ground.
, "Did you use the Super Soldier Serum."
The giant did not answer, but fell into silence. He stood upright, like a robot whose power was turned off.