Marvel: Father of Superheroes

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Compared to the intense and explosive battles of the X-Men's Second Team and the Avengers, the X-Men's First Team operated in a far more eerie and silent manner.

Pietro moved like a ghost, darting through the base at incredible speeds. If he saw someone he didn't like, he'd knock them out instantly—or better yet, lock up any enemy preparing to fight, or tie up a few of them with rope or whatever was available.

Wanda stayed quietly beside Emma, forming a protective shield around them with her powers, while Emma unleashed her abilities without restraint. Wherever she passed, enemies dropped silently, like wheat being harvested.

Those who encountered the three of them were considered lucky. But if they ran into Logan… being left with an intact corpse could be called a blessing.

While the three superhero teams launched their assault on Hydra's bases, the assassins of the League of Shadows also sprang into action.

They had limited manpower, so they focused on eliminating Hydra's key personnel.

At the same time, after publicly exposing the list of known Hydra agents, Nick Fury immediately joined forces with trusted allies like Coulson and Maria. Together, they led S.H.I.E.L.D. agents confirmed to be loyal into battle against Hydra operatives at headquarters.

Nick Fury knew that once the superhero teams launched their attacks, Hydra would quickly realize something was wrong and react as he had expected. So, he decided to strike first.

After all, there was something at the S.H.I.E.L.D. base that he absolutely needed to secure—the Helicarrier.

He could not let it fall into Hydra's hands or be destroyed without a fight.

At this moment, S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters, once well-ordered, had turned into a chaotic and bizarre battlefield.

It was bizarre because, although the Hydra agents knew they were Hydra, most didn't know who else was with them. They were unaware of each other's identities. Nick Fury, cunning as ever, had his men shout "Hail Hydra!"—and if anyone responded, they were immediately eliminated.

So, even though Hydra technically had more personnel at HQ, they couldn't organize an effective resistance.

Nick Fury's side advanced with unstoppable momentum.

Any confirmed Hydra agent was executed on the spot. If there was uncertainty, the suspect was captured for later interrogation.

Although Fury's side progressed quickly, the fastest team was still the X-Men Second Team led by Scott.

He and Ororo's long-range attacks nearly obliterated the entire base.

Ororo, participating in her first official combat mission, demonstrated terrifying power.

Right behind them, the First X-Men Team also completed their mission.

Of the bases they attacked, enemy survival rates were highest.

Last to finish was the Avengers.

They had targeted one of Hydra's strongest research bases, which took a bit more time to defeat.

All three battles were fought under heavy numerical disadvantage, but the final outcomes flipped the script.

That's the power of superheroes.

Elsewhere, Erik and the Brotherhood of Mutants also took down a Hydra base and rescued a number of fellow mutants.

Just like before, after completing their mission, they vanished without a trace. No one suspected their operation was in sync with Nick Fury's group.

After successfully destroying their most critical initial target, the three superhero teams moved at top speed to attack other Hydra bases.

Several bases had already been identified. The goal was to destroy as many as possible before Hydra could react.

As time passed, the Hydra list released by Nick Fury caused a global uproar in mere hours. Governments began mobilizing quickly.

Just as Fury had predicted, Hydra had become the enemy of the entire world.

Meanwhile, the battle at S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters was also drawing to a close.

Inside the base, John Garrett remained outwardly calm, but inside, he was boiling with anxiety.

As a Level 8 S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Garrett was one of the agency's top ranks—but he was also a Hydra agent.

Of course, as a high-level agent, he held considerable status within Hydra too.

He was loyal. Watching the organization he had embedded in for so long take such a blow made his heart bleed.

Nick Fury's people had already clashed with Hydra agents stationed near the Helicarrier.

Hydra understood its immense strategic value and fought desperately to hold it.

At that moment, John Garrett suddenly recalled something important.

Nick Fury's office safe!

Tension and suspicion surged in his chest.

He remembered the expression on Fury's face when he once accidentally saw him closing that safe—an expression that convinced him the contents were vitally important.

Classified documents? The Tesseract? Or something even more critical?

Garrett speculated silently.

Whatever it was, it had to be important.

He had to get it. Maybe… it could turn the tide.

After considering, he pulled out a private phone and contacted Hydra's infiltration leader—Alexander Pierce.

"You dare call me at a time like this? Are you looking to die?"

"No, I have something important to report."

"Speak quickly!" Alexander Pierce snapped.

"I found a hidden safe in Nick Fury's office."

"A safe? He has a safe in his office?" Pierce was stunned. He'd known Fury for years and had never heard of it.

"Yes!" Garrett confirmed firmly. "I'm certain what's inside is extremely valuable. I want to pull some men to break into his office and retrieve it."

"You're sure?" Pierce hesitated. "Understand this—doing that means abandoning the Helicarrier."

They were already losing ground, and pulling forces would make things worse.

"I understand. I swear on my life—what's in that safe is absolutely crucial!"

"Very well," Pierce said coldly. "Do it. Make it clean."

"Yes, sir!"

Garrett ended the call, heart pounding. He immediately withdrew a portion of Hydra forces and charged toward Nick Fury's office.

You've grabbed Hydra's tail, Nick Fury—now I, John Garrett, will grab yours!

A few minutes later, Garrett led a fierce assault on Fury's office, suffering heavy casualties but pushing forward relentlessly.

After securing the perimeter, he smiled and signaled for a specialist to open the safe.

As the contents were retrieved with solemn care, Garrett opened the metal case inside—and his face went deathly pale, then flushed a deep red, as if his blood was boiling.

And then—

"Pfft!"

He coughed up a mouthful of blood. His body swayed and collapsed backward, eyes losing focus. His lips trembled as he murmured:

"All dead... all of them... damn you, Nick Fury…"

(End of Chapter)